Chapter 17.36
P-B – PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ZONE
Sections:
17.36.030 Dimensional standards.
17.36.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this zone is to provide areas for professional offices. These areas should be located along major arterials on the periphery of and adjacent to commercial areas, thereby buffering residential areas from concentrated commercial activity. [Ord. 2023-28 § 1 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1272 § 17-3-6, 1980.]
17.36.020 Permitted uses.
The following are permitted uses in the P-B zone:
A. Offices and clinics;
B. Agricultural service organizations;
C. General retail sales in buildings under 10,000 square feet;
D. Restaurants;
E. Mortuaries;
F. Financial institutions;
G. Government or other public-funded service organizations;
H. Hospitals, clinics and veterinary offices;
I. Photographers;
J. Any permitted use in an R-1 or R-2 zone;
K. Taxidermy as a conditional use; however, in no event shall the killing or dressing of animals be permitted on the premises, and all drying of hides must be done in such a manner as to avoid the escape of offensive odors;
L. Arts and crafts bazaar sales, as defined in SMC 17.04.030; provided, however, that permits for such sales shall be obtained from the City, with no fee being charged for such permits, which permits shall be in addition to any other required business licenses or permits;
M. Antique shows, as defined in SMC 17.04.030; provided, however, that permits for such shows shall be obtained from the City, with no fee being charged for such permits, which permits shall be in addition to any other required business licenses or permits;
N. Single-family and two-family structures on existing lots of 11,000 square feet or less. [Ord. 2023-28 § 1 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1628 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1437 § 3, 1984; Ord. 1370 § 3, 1982; Ord. 1272 § 17-3-6.1, 1980.]
17.36.030 Dimensional standards.
The dimensional standards for the P-B zone are:
A. The minimum lot size and dimensional standards for R-2 residential uses in the P-B zone shall be the same as SMC 17.16.030;
B. Minimum lot area: no minimum lot area required for nonresidential uses;
C. Minimum width: no minimum lot width required for nonresidential uses;
D. Maximum building height: 45 feet for nonresidential uses;
E. Maximum land coverage: no limitation for nonresidential uses;
F. Minimum floor area: no required minimum for nonresidential uses. [Ord. 2023-28 § 1 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1272 § 17-3-6.2, 1980.]
17.36.040 Yards.
The following regulations shall apply to yards in the P-B zone:
A. Front, side and rear yard areas for residential uses in the P-B zone shall be the same as in SMC 17.16.040.
B. There shall be no yard setback requirements for nonresidential uses in the P-B zone.
C. No wall of any building or structure, either temporary or permanent, shall hereafter be erected or located on a corner lot within 10 feet from any abutting street which intersects any other street. [Ord. 2023-28 § 1 (Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 1626 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1345 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1272 § 17-3-6.3, 1980.]