Chapter 21.21 USE AND OCCUPANCY REGULATIONS

Chapter 21.21
USE AND OCCUPANCY REGULATIONS

Sections:

21.21.010 Purpose.

21.21.020 Establishment of uses.

21.21.030 Interpreting the use tables.

21.21.040 Similar uses.

21.21.050 Residential use table.

21.21.060 Arts, cultural, entertainment, recreational and short-term lodging use table.

21.21.070 General sales/services use table.

21.21.080 Industrial, manufacture and processing use table.

21.21.090 Automotive, heavy equipment and transportation use table.

21.21.100 Education, public administration, healthcare, and other institutional use table.

21.21.110 Agriculture and natural resource use table.

21.21.120 Other use table.

21.21.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the use and occupancy of premises that are permitted in each zoning district. (Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.020 Establishment of uses.

The use of a property is determined by the activity for which the building or lot is intended, designed, arranged, occupied or maintained. A use is considered permanent when the use will be or has been in continuous operation for more than 60 days. A use which will operate for 60 days or less during any 12-month consecutive period is considered temporary and is subject to the provisions in Chapter 21.23 WMC. (Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.030 Interpreting the use tables.

(1) The use tables in this chapter set forth whether a specific use is allowed in a zone and if specific circumstances apply. The zone is located on the vertical column and the specific use is located on the horizontal row of the use tables. The definitions that describe each use are found in Chapter 21.11B WMC.

(2) Uses listed in the tables in this chapter shall be interpreted as follows:

(a) Uses listed with a “P” are permitted outright in the zone the “P” is listed, subject to applicable development regulations;

(b) Uses listed with an “L” are categorized as “limited uses” and are permitted in the zone the “L” is listed subject to specific conditions applicable to the use set forth in Chapter 21.42 WMC, Limited Uses, and other applicable development regulations;

(c) Uses listed with a “CU” are categorized as “conditional uses” and are permitted in the zone the “CU” is listed subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, and where specified, the conditions applicable to the use set forth in Chapter 21.43 WMC, Conditional Uses, as well as other applicable development regulations;

(d) Uses listed with a “SU” are categorized as “special uses” and are permitted in the zone the “SU” is listed subject to obtaining a special use permit and, where specified, the conditions applicable to the use set forth in Chapter 21.46 WMC, Essential Public Facilities, as well as other applicable development regulations;

(e) Uses listed with an “A” are permitted in the zone only as accessory to a primary use and where a note specifies, the conditions applicable to the accessory use set forth in Chapter 21.41 WMC, as well as other applicable development regulations;

(f) Uses listed in a table, but shown as blank in the column under a specific zone are prohibited in that zone;

(g) Uses not listed in the table are prohibited, except as may be allowed under WMC 21.21.040;

(h) If a number appears, see the note at the bottom of the table for a reference to additional requirements.

(3) When a lot is divided by two or more zones, uses on each portion of the lot shall only be those allowed in each zone as set forth in the use tables.

(4) The review procedures for deciding project permit applications are found in Chapters 21.80 through 21.84 WMC. (Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.040 Similar uses.

(1) Whenever a use is proposed that is not listed in one of the tables in this chapter, it may be allowed if the Director determines the proposed use is similar to a use listed in one of the tables for that particular zone.

(2) If the Director determines the proposed use is similar to a use in one of the tables in this chapter, the proposed use may be allowed subject to the same requirements as the use in the table that the proposed use is found to be similar to.

(3) A request for a determination of similar use must be submitted to the City in writing. The determination of similar use is processed pursuant to the review procedures for a Type 1 decision in Chapter 21.80 WMC.

(4) The Director shall consider the following in deciding a request for a similar use determination:

(a) The physical characteristics of the use and its supporting structures including but not limited to scale, visual impacts, traffic generation, noise, parking demand, hours of operation and other impacts;

(b) The relationship of the proposed use to surrounding uses and whether the proposed use complements or is compatible with other uses allowed in the zone. (Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.050 Residential use table.

Table 21.21.050: Residential Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Dwelling Unit, Single Detached	P	P	P	P	P	P
Adult Family Home	P	P	P	P	P	P
Dwelling Unit, Duplex	L	L	L	L	P	P				L
Dwelling Unit, Attached (Townhome)		CU1	CU1	L	P	P	P	P		L	L
Dwelling Unit, Multiple				L	P	P	P	P		L	L
Dwelling Unit, Accessory2	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A			A
Manufactured/ Mobile Home Park			L	L	L
Group Residential Quarters					P	P	P	P		L	L
Home Business Level 13	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		A	A
Home Business Level 24	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Residential Accessory Uses	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		L	L
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.210 for special development conditions applicable to townhome/multiple dwelling developments in the R4 through R-8 zones. 2. See WMC 21.41.020 for special development conditions applicable to accessory dwelling units. 3. See WMC 21.41.030 for special development conditions applicable to home business level 1. 4. See WMC 21.43.020 for special development conditions applicable to a home business level 2. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.060 Arts, cultural, entertainment, recreational and short-term lodging use table.

Table 21.21.060: Arts, Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Short-term Lodging Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Bed and Breakfast Inns	A2	A2	A2	A2	A2	A2				L				L
Arts and Cultural Establishments Level 1				CU3					P	P	P	P		P	A	A	A
Arts and Cultural Establishments Level 2										CU	CU	CU		CU
Conference Centers				CU3						P	P	CU		P
Temporary Lodging										P	P	P		P
Indoor Recreation and Sports Facilities Level 1	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	P	P	P	P		P	CU
Indoor Recreation and Sports Facilities Level 2										CU	P	P		CU	CU
Indoor Recreation and Sports Facilities Level 3															CU
Outdoor Recreation and Sports Facilities Level 1	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5		A5	A5			CU	CU	A5	P
Outdoor Recreation and Sports Facilities Level 2														CU	CU	A	P
Golf Facilities	CU6	CU6										L					L
Nighttime Entertainment Establishments										P	P			P
Public parks and trails	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for “active uses” limitations applicable in the CBD zone. 2. See WMC 21.41.040 for special development conditions applicable to bed and breakfast inns. 3. See WMC 21.43.080 for special development conditions applicable to arts and cultural establishments and conference centers in the R-8 zone. 4. See WMC 21.41.050 for special development conditions applicable to indoor recreation and sports facilities. 5. See WMC 21.41.060 for special development conditions applicable to outdoor recreation and sports facilities. 6. See WMC 21.42.060 for special development conditions applicable to golf facilities. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.070 General sales/services use table.

Table 21.21.070: General Sales/Services Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Eating and Drinking Places Level 1									L	L	L	P	P	L	P	A
Eating and Drinking Places Level 2									L	L	L	P	P	L		A
Tasting Room										P	P	P		P	A
Food and Grocery Store Level 1									P	P	P	P		P
Food and Grocery Store Level 2									P	P	L	P		P
General Sales, Retail, or Service Level 1									P	P	P	P		P
General Sales, Retail, or Service Level 2									CU	P	L	P		P
Professional Office									P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Self-Service Storage													P		P
Wholesale Trade									A2	A2	A2	P		A2	P
Pawnshop									P			P
Outdoor Storage Yard															P
Commercial Accessory Uses									P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for “active uses” limitations applicable in the CBD zone. 2. See WMC 21.41.070 for special development conditions applicable to wholesale trade. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.080 Industrial, manufacture and processing use table.

Table 21.21.080: Industrial, Manufacture and Processing Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Light Industrial										L	L	L		P	P
Medium Industrial												CU		CU	P
Heavy Industrial														CU	CU
Warehousing Level 1														P	P
Warehousing Level 2														L	P
Construction Services, Shops and Storage Yards												L		L	P
Wireless Communication and Information Facilities Level 1	See Chapter 21.45 WMC
Wireless Communication and Information Facilities Level 2	See Chapter 21.45 WMC
Wireless Communication and Information Facilities Level 3															CU
Industrial Accessory Uses										A	A	A		A	A
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for “active uses” limitations applicable in the CBD zone. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.090 Automotive, heavy equipment and transportation use table.

Table 21.21.090: Automotive, Heavy Equipment and Transportation Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Motor Vehicle/Vessel Sales, Rental, Service, and Repair Level 1											CU2	CU2		P	P	P
Motor Vehicle/Vessel Sales, Rental, Service, and Repair Level 2															P	P
Motor Vehicle Parts Sales											P	P		P	P
Heavy Equipment/Machinery Sales, Service and Rental												P			P
Fuel Service Station									P	P	CU3	CU3		P	P
Vehicle Salvage, Towing Operators, and Impoundment Yards															P
Ground Passenger and Transit Services											L	P	P	P	P
Automotive Parking Facility Level 1										L	L	L		L	P	A
Automotive Parking Facility Level 2										P	L	L		P	P	A
Accessory Parking Facilities	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
Long-Term Automotive Parking Facility												L			P
Helipads											A4	A4				A4
Airports/landing fields5															SU	SU
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for active uses limitations applicable in the CBD zone. 2. See WMC 21.43.040 for special development conditions applicable to motor vehicle/vessel sales, rental, service, and repair in the CBD and GB zone. 3. See WMC 21.43.030 for special development conditions applicable to fuel service stations in the CBD and GB zones. 4. See WMC 21.41.080 for special development conditions applicable to helipads. 5. Allowed only as an essential public facility pursuant to Chapter 21.46 WMC. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.100 Education, public administration, healthcare, and other institutional use table.

Table 21.21.100: Education, Public Administration, Healthcare and Other Institutional Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Public Administration/Safety Facilities	CU2	CU2	CU2	CU2	CU2	CU2	CU2	CU2			P	P		P	P	P
Social Services											P					P
Temporary Shelter										P	P	P		P		A
Residential Care Facilities				P	P	P	P	P		L	L					P
Long-Term Care Facilities									CU		P	P				A3
Daycare Facility Level 1	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	P		P	P		A	A	P
Daycare Facility Level 2									P		P	P		A	A	P
Hospital											P	P				P
Ambulatory and Outpatient Clinics									P		P	P				A3
Veterinary Facilities									P		P	P		P	P	P
Funeral Services												P			P
Crematorium Facilities															P
Cemetery												C
Religious Facilities	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU		P	P	P	P	P	P	P	A
Educational Facilities Level 1	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5	A5			L	L		L	L
Educational Facilities Level 2	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU			CU6	CU6		CU	CU	P
Educational Facilities Level 3											CU6	CU6		CU	CU	CU
School Bus Base7															SU	SU
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for active uses limitations applicable in the CBD zone. 2. See WMC 21.43.050 for special development conditions applicable to public administration/safety facilities in a residential zone. 3. See WMC 21.41.090 for special development conditions applicable to long-term care facilities, ambulatory/outpatient clinics. 4. See WMC 21.41.100 for special development conditions applicable to daycare facilities in residential zones. 5. See WMC 21.41.110 for special development conditions applicable to education facilities in residential zones. 6. See WMC 21.43.060 for special development conditions applicable to educational facilities. 7. Allowed only as an essential public facility pursuant to Chapter 21.46 WMC. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.110 Agriculture and natural resource use table.

Table 21.21.110: Agriculture and Natural Resource Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Family Farm Level 1	P	P												P	P
Family Farm Level 2	P													P	P
Small Farm Direct Marketing	L	L												P	P
Animal Lodging and Training Facility	L	L
Animal Slaughtering and Processing															CU
Forest and Fish and Wildlife Resource Management	CU													P	P		P
Mineral, Oil and Gas Extractions1
Notes: 1. Mineral, oil and gas extractions are prohibited throughout the City. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)

21.21.120 Other use table.

Table 21.21.120: Other Use Table
Land Use	Residential Zones								Commercial Zones					Industrial Zones		Other Zones
Land Use	R-1	R-4	R-6	R-8	R-12	R-18	R-24	R-48	NB	TB	CBD1	GB	O	T/I	I	P/I	P
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Level 1	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Level 2									P	P	P	P		P	P
Essential Public Facilities Not Listed in the Use Tables2														SU	SU	SU
Wildlife Shelter	CU													P	P
Private Stormwater Management Facilities	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Utilities Accessory	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Utilities Primary	L	L	L	L	L	L	L	L	L	P	L	L	P	P	P	P	P
Utility Production and Processing Facilities2														SU	SU	SU
Solid Waste Transfer and Recycling Facility2														SU	SU
Local Collection Recycling Facility	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4	A4		A4			A4	P	P	P
Energy resource recovery facility2														SU	SU
Adult Entertainment Business												P4			P4
Marijuana Retailer, Producer or Processor5
Shoreline uses	See Chapters 21.70 through 21.77 WMC for uses inside the shoreline jurisdiction that apply in addition to zoning regulations.
Notes: 1. See WMC 21.42.040 for active uses limitations applicable in the CBD zone. 2. Allowed only as an essential public facility pursuant to Chapter 21.46 WMC. 3. See WMC 21.41.120 for special development conditions applicable to local collection recycling facilities. 4. Adult entertainment businesses are allowed only as set forth in Chapter 21.48 WMC. 5. Marijuana retailer, producer and processors are prohibited throughout the City. *See Chapter 21.42 WMC for conditions applicable to limited uses.
See WMC 21.21.030 for the complete meaning of symbols. • “P” means the use is permitted outright in the zone; • “L” means the use is categorized as “limited uses” in the zone and subject to specific conditions; • “CU” means the use is categorized as “conditional uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a conditional use permit; • “SU” means the use is categorized as “special uses” in the zone and subject to obtaining a special use permit; • “A” means the use is categorized as an “accessory use” in the zone and allowed only as an accessory to a primary use; • If no symbol appears in the column under a specific zone, it means the use is prohibited in that zone.

(Ord. 737 § 2 (Att. A), 2022)