20C.50.20 Permitted Uses.
20C.50.20-010 Purpose.
The Commercial Land Uses chart indicates where categories of commercial land uses may be permitted and the associated review process for those uses. Only commercial zones are included in this chart. Land uses not listed are prohibited unless otherwise provided by this chapter. Further interpretation of permitted uses within these zones may be obtained as defined in RCDG 20F.10.30, Administration Interpretations, or its successor. Land uses are also subject to the requirements described in any footnotes contained within this chart. (Ord. 2027)
20C.50.20-020 Allowed Uses.
(1) The symbols used in the chart represent the following:
P Permitted Use.
G Allowed conditional use, requiring a General Development approval.
S Allowed conditional use, requiring a Special Development approval.
(2) Procedural requirements related to the General and Special Development permit processes are described in RCDG Title 20F.
(3) Uses similar to those listed may be established as permitted or conditionally allowed through the interpretation procedure in the RCDG Title 20F, Administration and Procedures. In determining whether a use should be permitted, the Administrator shall refer to the purpose statements found in RCDG 20C.50.10-010, Purpose, RCDG 20C.50.15, Commercial Zones, and the latest issued version of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual. (Ord. 2027)
20C.50.20-030 Permitted Land Uses in Commercial Zones.
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Land Use |
Zoning Districts |
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NC |
GC |
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Housing |
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Residential Mixed-Use1 |
P |
P |
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Residential Multi-Family, four or more housing units per building |
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P |
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Cultural, Entertainment, and Recreation |
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Cultural Facilities (Libraries, Museums, Galleries) |
P2,7 |
P2a |
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Indoor Public Assembly and Entertainment: Including theaters, conference centers, arenas, auditoriums, skating rinks, video arcades. Does not include Adult Entertainment Facilities. |
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P |
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Nature Exhibits, Zoos, Aquariums, Botanical Gardens |
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P2a |
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Outdoor Public Assembly, including amusement, fairgrounds, swap meets |
S2a |
S2a |
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Athletic/Fitness Centers |
P2,7 |
S2a |
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Private and Public Parks and Open Space |
P |
P |
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Wholesale and Retail Trade |
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Building Materials and Garden Supplies, Hardware Centers (with gross floor area less than 75,000 square feet) |
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P |
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Regional Retail/Wholesale (with gross floor area over 75,000 square feet) |
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P4 |
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General Merchandise, Apparel and Accessories, Miscellaneous Retail, including used merchandise stores not otherwise listed with less than 75,000 sq. ft. of gross retail floor area. |
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P |
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General Merchandise, Apparel and Accessories, Miscellaneous Retail, including used merchandise stores not otherwise listed with 75,000 sq. ft. or more of gross floor area. |
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P |
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Food Stores, Grocery Stores and Drug Stores (and other accessory retail uses) |
P |
P |
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Bakeries, Coffee Shops, Florists, Video Stores, and similar retail uses |
P2,7 |
P |
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Factory Outlets – Retail |
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P |
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Factory Outlets – Retail (with gross floor area of less than 75,000 sq. ft. total for the development). |
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P |
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Eating and Drinking Establishments (sit-down and/or carry-out) (No drive-through) |
P2,7 |
P |
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Eating and Drinking Establishments with Drive-through Service |
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P |
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Taverns, Brewpubs |
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P |
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Outdoor Produce Stands (Does not include those authorized as temporary uses) |
P |
P |
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Retail Vehicle Fuel Sales, with or without Mini-Mart (Gas Stations)4,5 |
P |
P |
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Carts and Street Vendors6 |
S6a |
P6a |
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Auto and Marine Parts and Accessories |
P2,7 |
P |
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New and Used Vehicle Sales |
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S |
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Manufactured Products |
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Crafts, Handcrafted Stone, Clay, Glass Products with associated retail |
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P |
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Services |
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Commercial/Industrial Photography, Cinematography, Video Production8 |
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P |
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Finance, Insurance and Real Estate, Banks, Savings and Loans, Title Offices, Real Estate Sales and Brokerage |
P2,7 |
P |
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Personal Services: Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Barber and Beauty Salons, Travel Agencies |
P2,7 |
P |
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Business Services: Computer Rentals, Mailing Centers, Copy, Fax, Telework Centers |
P2,7 |
P |
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Professional Services: Physicians, Out-Patient Clinics, Dentists, Social Services, Architects, Engineers, Accountants, Attorneys |
P7 |
P |
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Funeral Homes and Related Services |
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P |
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Veterinary Offices and Hospitals |
P |
P |
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Kennels, Animal Shelters9 |
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S |
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Day-Care Centers10 |
S2,7 |
S |
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Rental Storage and Mini-Warehouses11 |
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P |
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Rental Services: Furniture, Tools, and Equipment |
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P |
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Vehicle Rentals: Autos, Trucks, Trailers, Recreational Vehicles12 |
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S13 |
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Auto and Boat Service12 |
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S |
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Hotels and Motels |
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P |
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Government Services (excluding Maintenance Shops) |
P2,7 |
P |
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Churches, Temples, Synagogues, and related activities and uses with more than 750 seats14 |
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S |
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Transportation, Communication and Utilities |
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Transit Facilities: Taxi and Bus Stations, Park-and-Ride Lots, Transit Centers15 |
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P |
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Large Satellite Dishes/Amateur Radio Antenna(s)16 |
S |
S |
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Broadcast and Relay Towers16 |
C |
C |
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Wireless Communication Facilities16 |
S |
S |
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Local Utilities |
P |
P |
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Regional Utilities |
C |
C |
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P = Permitted Use; S = Special Use; C = Conditional Use |
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Notes:
1 Limited to upper stories in mixed-use structure.
2 Hours of operation may be limited if residential uses are located in upper stories of the same building.
2a Within the shoreline jurisdiction only, water-enjoyment uses are allowed in limited areas, as follows: (SMP)
(a) Bear Creek: Downtown of Avondale Road on Union Hill Road, Redmond Way, or SR 520;
(b) Sammamish River: At NE 85th Street or NE 90th Street.
Refer to Chapter 20A.20 RCDG, Definitions, for the definition of water-enjoyment uses.
NOTE: Policies for “non-water contact” water-enjoyment uses on Bear Creek downstream of Avondale Road are addressed in the Shoreline Master Program.
3 Not allowed when abutting residential zones. Allowed if within or abutting nonresidential zones with retail sales.
4 Subject to aquifer protection and sensitive areas regulations.
5 Gasoline stations are permitted only when three sides of the site contain nonresidential zones.
6 Subject to Special Use Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.35, Carts and Street Vendors.
6a Within the shoreline jurisdictions of Bear Creek and the Sammamish River, vending carts and kiosks associated with a water-enjoyment use are permitted, subject to the special use standards in RCDG 20D.170.35.
7 Limited to gross floor area of 5,000 square feet per establishment in mixed-use or multi-tenant buildings only. This limit does not apply to water-enjoyment uses approved through a Conditional Use Permit or Special Use Permit.
8 On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage permitted, provided that Washington State siting criteria (Chapter 70.105 RCW) are met as determined by the Technical Committee.
9 Subject to Special Use Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.15, Animal Boarding.
10 Subject to Special Use Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.50, Day Care.
11 No business activities are permitted to operate from storage spaces.
12 Subject to Special Use Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.20, Auto, RV and Boat Sales.
13 Allowed only in conjunction with automobile sales.
14 Subject to Special Uses Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.40, Churches, Temples and Synagogues.
15 Changes to existing transit facilities that do not increase their capacity or intensity of transit use shall be permitted uses.
16 Subject to Special Uses Criteria, RCDG 20D.170.45, Telecommunications Facilities.
(Ord. 2486; Ord. 2385; Ord. 2147; Ord. 2102; Ord. 2052; Ord. 2027)