Chapter 10.34
OFFICE MIXED USE (OMU) DISTRICT

Sections:

10.34.005    Purpose.

10.34.010    Land uses.

10.34.050    Development standards.

10.34.005 Purpose.

The office mixed use (OMU) land use classification is intended to:

(1) Encourage positive development that provides a mix of services, residential use and light industry; and

(2) Foster economic development opportunities within the city. (Ord. 2010-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2007-34 § 2 (Exh. A))

10.34.010 Land uses.

All permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses allowed in this district shall be as shown in Chapter 10.10 WCC, District Use Chart, provided all applicable provisions of the WCC are met. (Ord. 2010-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2007-34 § 2 (Exh. A))

10.34.050 Development standards.

Development in this district shall meet all of the applicable provisions of this title and all other rules, regulations and provisions of the WCC, including the provisions below. Also, most residential developments, including mixed use development that features at least one dwelling unit, are subject to conformance with applicable sections of the Residential Design Guidelines.

(1) Development standards in the OMU zoning district are detailed in WCC 10.46.030.

(2) Uses permitted in the OMU zoning district shall meet applicable regulations as detailed in Chapters 10.47 and 10.48 WCC.

(3) Off-street parking shall be provided in the amount prescribed in Chapter 10.60 WCC.

(4) Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 10.62 WCC.

(5) Signs are permitted in accordance with Chapter 10.50 WCC, Signs.

(6) General Storage. Storage of personal property and materials shall be located outside of required front yard areas, and shall be entirely within an enclosed building or screened from view of the surrounding properties with a sight-obscuring fence and landscaping. Single-family dwellings and single duplex projects are excluded from this standard.

(7) Vehicle Storage. Storage of recreational vehicles, boats, and similar off-road vehicles not used for daily transportation shall be prohibited unless a fully enclosed building is provided on site specifically for that purpose. Single-family dwellings and single duplex projects are excluded from this standard.

(8) Architectural Scale.

(a) Nonresidential buildings shall meet WCC 10.48.270.

(b) All multifamily developments shall meet the multifamily development standards listed in WCC 10.47.150. (Ord. 2020-07 § 4; Ord. 2019-35 § 9; Ord. 2010-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2007-34 § 2 (Exh. A))