Chapter 20.10
MU LOW INTENSITY MIXED USE
Sections:
20.10.030 Similar or related uses.
20.10.060 Community environmental performance standards.
20.10.070 Lot, yard, and open space requirements.
20.10.010 Intent.
The lot-intensity mixed sse (MU) designation is intended to provide for a mixture of residential and commercial uses in close proximity to or integrated within the same structure while maintaining a high degree of design standards. The designation is intended to maintain the historic and small town character of the existing neighborhood and gateway while allowing compatible commercial development to occur. The area from tenth street traveling west on Railroad Avenue to Highway 101 is one corridor where these special provisions would apply. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030 of this title, and as follows:
A. Commercial uses, provided the ground floor square footage is no more than six thousand square feet, total square footage does not exceed nine thousand square feet, and no outside storage is required, are permitted as an allowed use or by conditional use permit as noted.
B. Residential Uses. All residential uses are permitted with a density of up to twelve units per acre.
C. Gas stations (retail sale of gasoline and related convenience items only, no service available) within three hundred feet of direct access (on- or off-ramp) to a Washington State or United States Highway.
D. Drive-thru restaurants, subject to site plan review and design requirements of Section 20.64.060 of this title, and within three hundred feet of direct access (on- or off-ramp) to a Washington State or United States Highway. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.025 Accessory uses.
A. Light manufacture of consumer goods that is incidental to an on-premises retail use, provided that:
1. There shall be no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazards;
2. Applicant shall demonstrate to the site plan review committee that there shall be no production of noise at any boundary of the property in excess of the average intensity of street noise at this point;
3. There shall be no emission of smoke in excess of any density prescribed by the air pollution control authority;
4. There shall be no emission of dust, dirt, or toxic or offensive gases or fumes;
5. There shall be no production of heat, glare or vibration perceptible from any property line of the premises upon which such heat, glare or vibration is being generated.
B. Storage, processing, or use of hazardous substances incidental to a permitted use in compliance with applicable city and state regulations.
C. Hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities incidental to a permitted use in compliance with applicable city and state regulations. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.030 Similar or related uses.
Similar or related uses permitted and the criteria for determination of similarity or relatedness are as follows:
A. Uses similar to, or related to, those listed in Section 20.10.020A are permitted upon a finding of the site plan review committee that a particular unlisted use does not conflict with the intent of this chapter or the policies of the comprehensive plan.
B. The criteria for such finding of similarity shall include but not be limited to the following:
1. The proposed use is appropriate in this zone given the emphasis on small-town character, mass transit and mixed use;
2. The development standards for permitted uses can be met by the proposed use;
3. The proposed use will be compatible with and complementary to adjacent uses and uses within the corridor in general;
4. The public need is served by the proposed use. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.040 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, and subject to the conditions set forth in Chapter 20.44 of this title. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.050 Prohibited uses.
Uses other than those identified or described in Sections 20.10.020, 20.10.030, and 20.10.040 of this chapter are prohibited. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.060 Community environmental performance standards.
A. Storage: Outside storage of any kind is prohibited.
B. Refuse:
1. Except when placed on an alley or at the rear of a single-family residence, refuse containers shall be screened with a material and design compatible with the overall architectural theme of the associated structure, shall be at least as high as the refuse container, shall in no case be less than six feet high, and shall comply with city public works standards for design and accessibility. Deposited refuse shall not be visible from outside the enclosure;
2. Except for those periodically placed on the right-of-way for curbside collection, no refuse container shall be permitted between a street and the front of a building. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.070 Lot, yard, and open space requirements.
A. Minimum lot size: six thousand square feet. Lots may contain more than one use and will be a shape and design appropriate to the zone and intended uses as determined by the city.
B. Front yard: minimum fifteen feet.
C. Side yard: minimum ten feet.
D. Rear yard: zero feet, except when property adjoins a land use district with greater setbacks, the setback of the adjacent use shall apply.
E. Maximum building coverage: thirty-five percent; however, this may be increased up to a maximum of fifty-five percent if the following bonus is used:
1. Projects providing a corridor that facilitates pedestrian access through the block or along a creek, lake, or other natural amenity: twenty percent bonus;
Note: This bonus is to be added to the base allowable building coverage.
F. Maximum Development Coverage. Maximum coverage by impervious surfaces shall be sixty percent, unless increased up to a maximum of eighty percent if the following bonus is used:
1. Projects providing a corridor that facilitates pedestrian access through the block or along a creek, lake, or other natural amenity: twenty percent bonus;
Note: This bonus is to be added to the base allowable impervious surface coverage. The provisions of the Shelton Municipal Code regarding stormwater runoff, parking, landscaping, and design requirements may further limit impervious surfaces.
G. Building Height. Building height requirements shall be as provided in Table 20.06.030(A). (Ord. 2021-0824 § 5, 2024; Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.080 Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 20.40 of this title, provided:
A. On street parking shall be allowed to help satisfy parking requirements provided paved street widths provide adequate room pursuant to city standards for on street parking.
B. Except where lot shape or size dictates otherwise, off-street parking shall be located to the rear or the side of the building. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.090 Landscaping.
Requirements of Chapter 20.60 of this title shall be satisfied. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.100 Design review.
All applicable requirements of Section 20.64.060 of this title shall be satisfied. Conversions and rehabilitations of existing structures which do not alter the design and character of the original structure are exempt from the design requirements. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)
20.10.110 Stormwater runoff.
All stormwater runoff shall meet city of Shelton requirements as set forth in the Shelton Municipal Code. (Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)