Chapter 20.12
CR-V VALLEY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL MIX DISTRICT

Sections:

20.12.010    Intent.

20.12.020    Permitted uses.

20.12.025    Accessory uses.

20.12.030    Similar or related uses.

20.12.040    Conditional uses.

20.12.050    Lot, yard, and open space requirements.

20.12.060    Building height.

20.12.070    Design standards.

20.12.075    Landscaping.

20.12.080    Sign requirements.

20.12.090    Off-street parking.

20.12.010 Intent.

The commercial/residential designation is to encourage residential and commercial mixed use structures or separate uses that are compatible with a traditional pedestrian-oriented scale common in the zone. The designation also encourages higher density residential apartment complexes and government offices with limited auto-oriented businesses in areas with highway access. This district is intended to combine these uses in a centrally located area that will conveniently serve the populace of the Shelton area with a varied and specialized selection of housing options, goods, and services. It is further intended to promote development in this district in such a manner as to maximize availability and function of alternative modes of transportation through facilitation of convenient access to mass transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities and to provide for the convenience and safety of citizens and visitors. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.020 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the CR-V district shall be as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, and as follows:

A.    Drive-thru restaurants for parcels with frontage along First Street/Olympic Highway South, subject to site plan review pursuant to Chapter 20.49 and applicable design standards.

B.    Limited auto-oriented uses including auto detailing, auto stereo installation/repair, and auto glass replacement and chip repair for parcels located south of Turner Avenue with adequate vehicle ingress/egress along First Street/Olympic Highway South and subject to site plan review approval. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.025 Accessory uses.

A.    Light manufacture of consumer goods that is incidental to a permitted on-premises retail use; provided, that:

1.    There shall be no unusual fire, explosion or safety hazards;

2.    The applicant shall demonstrate to the director of community and economic development or his/her designee that the production of noise, vibration, emissions, odors, or other environmental considerations will not detrimentally impact sensitive adjoining or adjacent land uses. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.030 Similar or related uses.

Similar or related uses are permitted and the criteria for determination of similarity or relatedness are as follows:

A.    Uses similar to, or related to, those listed in the land use matrix are permitted upon a finding of the director of community and economic development 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 pedestrian orientation, mass transit and mixed use;

2.    The design requirements 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. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.040 Conditional uses.

Conditional uses as listed in the land use matrix, Section 20.06.030, require a conditional use permit as provided in Chapter 20.44, and subject to applicable conditions as found in that chapter. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.050 Lot, yard, and open space requirements.

A.    Minimum lot size: six thousand square feet.

B.    Front yard: minimum ten feet.

C.    Side yard: minimum five feet, ten feet on a flanking side street.

D.    Rear yard: none required except a minimum of five feet along alleys (in addition to visibility requirements at alley/driveway access areas).

E.    Maximum building coverage: forty-five percent.

F.    Maximum development coverage: Maximum coverage by impervious surfaces shall be sixty-five percent.

Note: The provisions of the Shelton Municipal Code regarding stormwater runoff, parking, landscaping, critical areas, and design requirements may further limit impervious surfaces. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.060 Building height.

A.    Building height: not more than thirty-five feet. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.070 Design standards.

All uses in the CR-V zone shall comply with the applicable portions of Chapter 20.64, Design Standards. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.075 Landscaping.

All uses in the CR-V zone shall comply with the applicable portions of Chapter 20.60, Landscaping and Screening. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010)

20.12.080 Sign requirements.

Signs shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 20.38. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)

20.12.090 Off-street parking.

A.    Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 20.40 and the parking lot landscaping requirements of Chapter 20.60.

B.    Parking is not allowed between the front of the building and the street to optimize access visibility and encourage greater ease of pedestrian access unless site constraints do not allow for parking to be placed in another location and does not impede pedestrian access. (Ord. 1767-0610 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1462-1296 § 2 (part), 1996)