Chapter 17.32
W-C WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.32.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
17.32.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
17.32.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
17.32.060 Minimum lot requirements.
17.32.070 Minimum setback requirements.
17.32.080 Maximum lot coverage by all buildings and structures.
17.32.090 Maximum height of buildings and structures.
17.32.100 Required off-street parking and loading.
17.32.010 Intent.
The W-C (waterfront commercial) district is intended to be applied to lands with direct access or close proximity to navigable tidal waters within the city. Uses within the W-C district are intended to be water-dependent or water-related and primarily those uses that are particularly related to tourism, recreation or commercial enterprises that derive an economic or social benefit from a waterfront location. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(a))
17.32.020 Permitted principal uses and structures.
In a W-C zone, the following uses and structures are permitted outright:
A. Boat charter services;
B. Commercial and sport fishing supplies and services;
C. Docks and harbor facilities;
D. Eating and drinking establishments;
E. Fish and seafood markets;
F. Gift shops;
G. Hotels;
H. Laundromats and laundries;
I. Marijuana retail stores;
J. Marijuana testing facilities;
K. Marine-related hardware stores;
L. Offices associated with permitted principal uses;
M. Recreational goods sales;
N. Retail stores;
O. Travel agencies;
P. Visitor information center;
Q. Waterfront parks, access paths and boardwalks. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(b))
17.32.030 Permitted accessory uses and structures.
In a W-C zone, the following uses and structures, which are incidental to the permitted principal uses and structures listed in Section 17.32.020, are permitted:
A. Accessory buildings in conjunction with a permitted or conditional use such as a private garage or workshop;
B. One owner’s or operator’s apartment, provided it is located above a commercial business and does not constitute the principal use of the building;
C. Automobile parking in conjunction with permitted or conditional uses;
D. Small wind energy systems in conformance with Section 17.48.150. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 08-11 § 11: Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(c))
17.32.040 Conditional uses.
In a W-C zone, subject to the conditional use provisions of this title, the following uses and structures may be permitted:
A. Boat repair facilities;
B. Camper and boat trailer parking;
C. Limited marijuana cultivation facilities (only in conjunction with a marijuana retail store or a retail store);
D. Marijuana manufacturing facilities (only in conjunction with a marijuana retail store or a retail store. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(d))
17.32.050 Prohibited uses and structures.
In a W-C zone, any uses not of a character indicated under permitted principal uses or permitted as a conditional use are prohibited. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(e))
17.32.060 Minimum lot requirements.
A. Lot width: fifty feet.
B. Lot area: six thousand square feet. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(f))
17.32.070 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. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(g))
17.32.080 Maximum lot coverage by all buildings and structures.
Unrestricted. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(h))
17.32.090 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. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(i))
17.32.100 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. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(j))
17.32.110 Signs.
Signs may be allowed in conjunction with any permitted use subject to the provisions of Section 17.48.090. (Ord. 16-04 § 6 (part): Ord. 03-15 § 13 (part): prior code § 30-23(k))