Chapter 17.30
G GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.30.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
17.30.030 Permitted accessory uses.
17.30.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
17.30.060 Minimum lot requirements.
17.30.070 Minimum setback requirements.
17.30.080 Maximum lot coverage by all buildings and structures.
17.30.090 Maximum height of buildings and structures.
17.30.100 Required off-street parking and loading.
17.30.010 Intent.
The G (general commercial) district is served by the major and essential utilities of sewer, water and electricity and is intended to include those areas which are heavily exposed to automobile traffic. The district is intended specifically for those areas surrounding major intersections where personal services, convenience goods and auto-related service facilities are desirable and appropriate land uses. The extension of the G district commercial uses along arterials in a “strip” fashion is discouraged. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(a))
17.30.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
In a G zone, the following uses and structures are permitted outright:
A. All principal uses permitted within the central business district;
B. Automobile service stations and automobile mechanical repair garages;
C. Bowling alleys;
D. Breweries;
E. Brewpubs;
F. Child care facilities;
G. Community buildings, assembly halls and recreation centers;
H. Distilleries;
I. Fraternal organizations, private clubs and theaters;
J. Hardware buildings, materials, supply establishments; provided, that such activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building;
K. Hotels and inns;
L. Marijuana retail stores;
M. Marijuana testing facilities;
N. Motels;
O. Pet stores;
P. Print shops;
Q. Public parks and open space for informal recreation;
R. Retail stores;
S. Utilities installations, except dams, water reservoirs, sewer treatment plants and solid waste disposal facilities;
T. Wineries. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(b))
17.30.030 Permitted accessory uses.
In a G zone, the following uses and structures, which are incidental to the permitted principal uses and structures listed in Section 17.30.020, are permitted:
A. Accessory buildings;
B. Automobile parking in conjunction with a permitted or conditional use;
C. One or more apartments;
D. Home occupations;
E. Small wind energy systems in conformance with Section 17.48.150. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 08-11 § 10: Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): Ord. 94-04 § 1: Ord. 93-16 § 1: prior code § 30-22(c))
17.30.040 Conditional uses.
In a G zone, subject to the conditional use provisions of this title, the following uses and structures may be permitted:
A. Boat and marine equipment repair facilities;
B. Boat storage;
C. Commercial planned unit developments;
D. Limited marijuana cultivation facilities (only in conjunction with a marijuana retail store or a retail store);
E. Marijuana manufacturing facilities (only in conjunction with a marijuana retail store or a retail store);
F. Playgrounds;
G. Recreational vehicle campground. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(d))
17.30.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
In a G zone, any uses or structures not of a character indicated under permitted principal uses and structures or permitted as a conditional use are prohibited. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(e))
17.30.060 Minimum lot requirements.
A. Lot width: fifty feet.
B. Lot area: six thousand feet. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(f))
17.30.070 Minimum setback requirements.
A. Front yard, side yard and rear yard: subject to building code regarding fire walls and separation of buildings.
B. Side yard where it abuts a residential zoning district: same as that required for the residential district.
C. Rear yard where it abuts a residential zoning district: same as that required for the residential district. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(g))
17.30.080 Maximum lot coverage by all buildings and structures.
Unrestricted. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(h))
17.30.090 Maximum height of buildings and structures.
A. Principal buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty-five feet in height, except as otherwise provided in this title.
B. Accessory buildings shall not exceed sixteen feet in height. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(i))
17.30.100 Required off-street parking and loading.
Adequate off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in connection with any permitted use in accordance with the requirements set forth in Sections 17.48.100 and 17.48.110. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(j))
17.30.110 Signs.
Signs may be allowed in conjunction with any permitted use subject to the provisions of Section 17.48.090. (Ord. 17-04 § 3 (part): Ord. 16-04 § 5 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 12 (part): prior code § 30-22(k))