Chapter 17.22
TRANSITIONAL MIXED COMMERCIAL OVERLAY
Sections:
17.22.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
17.22.060 Parking for residential uses in the MC zone.
17.22.005 Intent.
The intent of this overlay is to encourage the conversion of the underlying zone from industrial to mixed commercial zone. Ultimately, the area in the overlay is intended to become a compatible mix of commercial and residential development. Standards are intended to present an attractive and welcoming appearance to visitors. This area is situated at the center of town and is highly visible from State Route 20 and State Route 9. The area is intended to develop commercially so as to attract more visitors to the core of the city, which includes the adjacent central business district. The transitional mixed commercial overlay is intended to allow the continuing use of the property for its historical industrial uses as the commercial transition process proceeds. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.010 Use restrictions.
Use restrictions in the transitional mixed commercial overlay shall be as follows:
A. Permitted Uses.
1. Retail, general services, recreational and cultural uses, light manufacturing;
2. Residential units contained above the first story of a commercial building (live/work units are specifically included), limited to eight such units per building;
3. Quasi-public uses;
4. Public uses;
5. Public utilities, other than wireless communications facilities;
6. Health facilities and services.
B. Conditional Uses. Wireless communications facilities. All other uses not otherwise prohibited.
C. Prohibited Uses. All uses not allowed as permitted or conditional uses are prohibited. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.020 Bulk restrictions.
Bulk restrictions in the transitional mixed commercial overlay shall be as follows:
A. Minimum setbacks: none; maximum setback: ten feet if pedestrian features are included.
B. Maximum building height: thirty-five feet. Building height may be increased if the city fire department has a ladder truck and approved by the fire chief. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.030 Minimum lot size requirements.
A. Lot area: there is no categorical minimum lot size for permitted uses in this overlay area. However, the lot size may be made a condition of approval in design review and conditional uses if relevant in those proceedings.
B. Lot frontage on a public street or private street: twenty feet. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.040 Hazardous waste.
On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as accessory to a permitted or conditional use are allowed as a conditional use; provided, such facilities comply with the state hazardous waste citing standards and Sedro-Woolley and State Environmental Policy Act requirements. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.050 Design review.
All developments in this zone which are subject to environmental review shall comply with the design review standards of Chapter 15.44 for conformance with this and other provisions of the city code. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)
17.22.060 Parking for residential uses in the MC zone.
The parking requirements for residential uses in the MC zone shall be as follows:
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Studio |
1 space |
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1 bedroom |
2 spaces |
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2 bedrooms |
2 spaces |
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3 bedrooms |
3 spaces |
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4 or more bedrooms |
4 spaces |
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Visitor/overflow spaces |
1 additional space per 8 units |
Parking spaces counted for residential use shall not also be counted towards nonresidential parking requirements of Chapter 17.36 for this overlay. (Ord. 1664-10 § 2 (Exh. F) (part), 2010)