Chapter 17.42
LC LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
17.42.070 Maximum land coverage.
17.42.010 Intent.
It is the intent of these regulations to permit the development of areas devoted to certain mixed uses of land which are found to be reasonably compatible, such as moderate density residential, office and limited types of commercial activity. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted primary uses in the LC district include:
A. Convenience commercial establishments such as:
1. Small retail establishments such as grocery stores, pharmacies, television, electronic, and appliance and small specialty shops;
2. Small professional offices and business services, including but not limited to real estate and security brokers, insurance, accountants, attorneys, engineers, medical, dental and optical;
3. Personal services such as barber shops, beauty shops, and bakeries;
4. Preschools and day nursery facilities;
B. Multifamily developments with 15 or fewer units provided they conform to all requirements for the R-3 district;
C. Single-family dwellings;
D. Other similar or related uses as approved by the hearing examiner. (Ord. 3429 § 88, 2008).
17.42.030 Accessory uses.
A. Permitted accessory uses in the LC district shall include those permitted in the R-1 district, except that accessory buildings for small animals or fowl, other than normal household pets, shall not be permitted unless located on a single-family residential lot.
B. Each primary structure is permitted to have one accessory structure that can be used as a shed to store tools or other items as long as it complies with the following requirements:
1. The total building area of the accessory structure shall be no more than 120 square feet.
2. The accessory structure is required to be a single story and is not allowed to be taller than the primary structure on the site.
3. The accessory structure shall be located in the rear yard and is required to maintain a minimum five-foot setback from all property lines and all other structures.
4. The accessory structure shall not have a permanent heat source.
5. The accessory structure is intended to be for storage of tools or other household items and is not to be a space that is slept in.
6. The accessory structure is not allowed in critical areas or their associated buffers regulated under Chapter 15.40 MVMC. (Ord. 3884 § 6, 2023; Ord. 3802 § 29, 2019).
17.42.040 Conditional uses.
Uses permitted by a conditional use permit in the LC district shall include:
A. Bed and breakfast facilities in existing structures;
B. Specialized housing for the elderly, not exceeding 10,000 square feet in size and/or 15 units;
C. Multifamily residential developments of 16 dwelling units or more;
D. On-site hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities as an accessory use to a permitted use; provided such facilities comply with the State Hazardous Waste Siting Standards and Mount Vernon and State Environmental Policy Act requirements. (Ord. 3429 § 90, 2008).
17.42.050 Lot area and width.
Minimum lot size in the LC district shall be 6,000 square feet. Minimum lot width shall be 60 feet. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.060 Setbacks.
Minimum setback requirements in the LC district are as follows:
A. Front yard: 20 feet;
B. Side yard: five feet;
C. Rear yard: 20 feet. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.070 Maximum land coverage.
Maximum land coverage in the LC district shall be 40 percent. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.071 Buildable area calculation – Transfer of floor area.
Repealed by Ord. 3429. (Ord. 3014 § 20, 2000).
17.42.080 Building height.
Maximum building height in the LC district shall be 35 feet. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.090 Size.
No one establishment may occupy more than 3,000 square feet of floor space. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.100 Landscaping.
Landscaping shall be required pursuant to the terms of Chapter 17.93 MVMC. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.110 Parking.
Parking shall be provided pursuant to the terms of Chapter 17.84 MVMC. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.120 Signs.
Signs shall meet the requirements as provided in Chapter 17.87 MVMC. (Ord. 2352, 1989).
17.42.130 Site plan review.
All developments in this district shall be subject to a site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.90 MVMC. (Ord. 2352, 1989).