Chapter 17.46
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.46.040 Development standards.
17.46.060 Fences, walls and hedges.
17.46.080 Accessory structures.
17.46.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to provide sites for limited types of commercial centers adjacent to or within residential neighborhoods. These commercial centers shall provide shopping goods for residents of the neighborhood which are typically needed on a weekly basis. This type of commercial center should be designed in a manner which minimizes the impact to the adjacent neighborhood in terms of noise, traffic and light. The appearance of the center shall be compatible with the aesthetic quality and character of the adjacent neighborhood. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in this district are as follows:
Apparel repair, alteration or pressing;
Delicatessens and meat markets;
Bakery, donut shop and candy stores;
Barber and beauty shops;
Cleaners;
Dairy products stores (ice cream and yogurt);
Drug stores;
Floral shops;
Food store;
Hobby store;
Ice dispensers;
Laundromat and dry cleaners;
Newsstand and magazine stores;
Parking lot;
Pharmacy;
Video recorder and tape sales and rental. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in this district are as follows:
Alcohol beverage sales;
Banks;
Convenience stores;
Duplicating shop;
Eating places, including cafes and restaurants;
Fire station;
Gasoline station;
Hardware store and garden supply (less than five thousand square feet);
Medical, professional, and administrative offices;
Post office;
Self-car wash. (Ord. 23-01 §1, 2023; Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.040 Development standards.
The following development standards together with applicable standards specified in Chapter 17.78 shall apply to all land and structures within this district.
A. Minimum Parcel Size. A neighborhood commercial center shall not be less than one acre nor more than five acres.
B. Height Limitation. The maximum height of any structure shall be thirty-five feet.
C. Yards.
1. Front yard: There shall be a ten-foot setback except when the site is adjacent to residential uses, in which case the setback distance shall be equal to the set back distance of the adjacent residential use.
2. Side yard: Five feet except if the parcel abuts a residential district in which case, the setback distance shall be ten feet.
3. Rear yard: There shall be no rear yard setback unless the rear of the parcel abuts a residential district, in which case the setback distance shall be ten feet.
4. All required yards may be used for parking, loading or access driveways.
D. Lot Coverage. No requirement. (Ord. 90-02 §2 (part), 1990).
17.46.050 Signs.
Signs shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.76. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.060 Fences, walls and hedges.
Fences, walls and hedges shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 7.40.048. A solid masonry wall not less than seven feet in height shall be constructed along the property line which separates the commercial center from a residential district. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.070 Parking.
Off-street parking and loading shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.74. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.080 Accessory structures.
Construction of accessory structures within this district shall be consistent with the standards established in Chapter 17.62. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).
17.46.090 Site plan review.
A site plan for new construction of permitted uses within the district shall be submitted to the city planner in accordance with Chapter 17.14. Construction that increases the square footage or the number of units by more than fifty percent shall also require site plan review. (Ord. 90-02 §2(part), 1990).