Chapter 17.28
RECREATION-COMMERCIAL (RC) ZONE
Sections:
17.28.010 Purpose.
17.28.020 Uses permitted.
17.28.030 Accessory uses.
17.28.040 Conditional uses permitted.
17.28.050 Yard requirements.
17.28.060 Minimum lot area.
17.28.070 Maximum building height.
17.28.080 Signs.
17.28.090 Parking.
17.28.100 Other required conditions.
17.28.010 Purpose.
The recreation-commercial zone (RC) is provided for those commercial uses having a definite relationship to the community’s resort and recreation industry. Allowed herein are uses that provide food, lodging, recreational activities and services that have a resort rather than a carnival character. Residential multifamily housing is also permitted which meets demands for housing in areas of concentrated recreation services, including seasonal and retirement homes. (Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(1))
17.28.020 Uses permitted.
In an RC zone, the following are given as examples of those uses which meet the intent of this zone:
A. Motels and resorts;
B. Eating or drinking establishments;
C. Gift shops;
D. Convention centers;
E. Single-family dwellings, if developed under the standards set forth for single-family dwellings within the R-1 zone;
F. Time-share units, when developed under the standards of LCMC 17.28.050;
G. Bed and breakfast accommodations;
H. Attached single-family dwellings, when developed in accordance with the standards specified in LCMC 17.52.260;
I. Manufactured homes when developed in accordance with the standards specified in LCMC 17.52.250;
J. Essential emergency communications and warning facilities.
K. Community gardens and market gardens not larger than 12,500 square feet, in accordance with the standards of LCMC 17.80.080.
L. Mixed-use development. (Ord. 2009-07 § 2; Ord. 2009-05 § 9; Ord. 2005-14 § 6; Ord. 95-15 § 7; Ord. 94-13 § 1; Ord. 94-12 § 3; Ord. 85-10; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(2))
17.28.030 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are permitted:
A. Gardens and animals, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.80.080;
B. Other accessory uses and accessory buildings and structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use. (Ord. 2009-05 § 10)
17.28.040 Conditional uses permitted.
In an RC zone, the following are given as examples of those uses which meet the intent of this zone on a conditional basis, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.60 LCMC:
A. Public use or public utility;
B. Utility substation;
C. Outdoor commercial amusement establishments;
D. Recreational vehicle parks;
E. Multifamily dwellings developed under the standards of the R-M zone;
F. Wireless communications facilities, subject to the provisions of LCMC 17.52.270;
G. Emergency shelters. (Ord. 2009-02 § 4; Ord. 2003-08 § 9; Ord. 97-11 § 2; Ord. 95-15 § 8; Ord. 89-11 § 5; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(3). Formerly 17.28.030)
17.28.050 Yard requirements.
A. Front Yards. The minimum front yard shall be five feet.
B. Side and Rear Yard. The minimum side and rear yard shall be at least five feet, except that the street side yard shall be a minimum of five feet. The side and rear yard shall be increased by one-half foot for each foot by which the building height exceeds 15 feet.
C. For special yard requirements, see Chapter 17.52 LCMC, Supplementary Regulations and Exceptions. (Ord. 91-14 § 4; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(4). Formerly 17.28.040)
17.28.060 Minimum lot area.
None required, except for motels and resorts which shall have a minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet. (Ord. 91-14 § 5; Ord. 91-8 § 3; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(5). Formerly 17.28.050)
17.28.070 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height shall be 45 feet, except as provided in LCMC 17.52.190 and 17.52.200. (Ord. 91-14 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(6). Formerly 17.28.060)
17.28.080 Signs.
Signs shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.72 LCMC. (Ord. 91-14 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(7). Formerly 17.28.070)
17.28.090 Parking.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.56 LCMC. (Ord. 92-8 § 7; Ord. 91-14 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(8). Formerly 17.28.080)
17.28.100 Other required conditions.
A. Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with LCMC 17.52.100.
B. No development shall occur in the RC zone unless all city services (sewer and water) are available to serve such development.
C. Design Features. All single-family units (site-built, modular and manufactured homes) to be constructed or located in the zone shall utilize at least two of the following design features to provide visual relief along the front of the home:
1. Dormers;
2. Gables;
3. Recessed entries;
4. Covered porch entries;
5. Cupolas;
6. Pillars or posts;
7. Bay or bow windows;
8. Eaves (minimum six-inch projection);
9. Off-sets on building face or roof (minimum 16 inches).
D. All commercial or mixed use buildings in the RC zone must conform to Chapter 17.74 LCMC, Commercial Design Standards.1 (Ord. 2007-10 § 3; Ord. 94-13 § 2; Ord. 91-14 § 6; Ord. 84-2 § 3.060(9). Formerly 17.28.090)
Code reviser’s note: This subsection was added by Ord. 2007-10 as LCMC 17.28.090(C). It has been editorially relettered to avoid duplication.