Chapter 17.10
COMMERCIAL ZONES

Sections:

17.10.010    Purposes.

17.10.020    MU mixed use zone.

17.10.025    CO commercial office zone.

17.10.030    CN commercial neighborhood zone.

17.10.035    CB community business zone.

17.10.040    CG commercial general zone.

17.10.045    A/GC automotive/general commercial zone.

17.10.050    TC town center zone.

17.10.060    Permitted and conditional uses – Commercial zones.

17.10.120    Property development standards – Generally.

17.10.140    Property development standards – Special requirements.

17.10.150    Performance standards – In commercial zones.

17.10.160    Accessory structures.

17.10.170    Walls and fences.

17.10.180    Signs.

17.10.190    Outdoor display.

17.10.010 Purposes.

In addition to the objectives outlined in PMC 17.02.010, the commercial zones are included in the zoning development regulations to achieve the following purposes:

A. To provide appropriately located areas for office uses, retail stores, service establishments and wholesale businesses, offering commodities and services required by residents of the City and its surrounding market area;

B. To encourage office and commercial uses to concentrate for the convenience of the public and for a more mutually beneficial relationship to each other;

C. To provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern commercial development, including off-street parking and loading areas;

D. To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid overloading of utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive size in relation to the amount of land around them;

E. To protect commercial properties from noise, odor, smoke, unsightliness and landscape design for office and commercial developments within the City;

F. To promote high standards of site planning, architecture, and landscape design for office and commercial developments within the City. (Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 3.0), 1983)

17.10.020 MU mixed use zone.

The MU mixed use zone is intended for a mix of commercial and residential land uses that could exist separately or in combination on the same site. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996)

17.10.025 CO commercial office zone.

The CO commercial office zone is intended as an area primarily for the development of professional, administrative offices and ancillary retail uses. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 3.0), 1983)

17.10.030 CN commercial neighborhood zone.

The CN commercial neighborhood zone is intended for neighborhood shopping centers which provide limited retail, business service and office facilities for the convenience of residents of the neighborhood. These shopping centers are intended to be compatible with a residential environment. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 3.0), 1983)

17.10.035 CB community business zone.

The CB community business zone is intended to accommodate local and communitywide commercial centers that typically serve large areas of the City. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996)

17.10.040 CG commercial general zone.

The CG commercial general zone is intended as an area for the location of a broad range of uses and provides locations for major retail and service businesses. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 3.0), 1983)

17.10.045 A/GC automotive/general commercial zone.

The A/GC automotive/commercial general zone is intended to accommodate a full range of roadway-oriented retail, service and wholesale commercial activities including especially motor vehicle sales and service. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996)

17.10.050 TC town center zone.*

The TC town center zone is intended to be the commercial center of the City and to accommodate various forms of general and specialty retail, dining and entertainment establishments and civic uses. (Ord. 463 § 2, 1996; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 3.0), 1983)

 

*    Editor’s Note: PMC 17.10.050, TC town center zone, replaced PMC 17.10.050, CC commercial community zone.

17.10.060 Permitted and conditional uses – Commercial zones.

The uses set about below shall be permitted uses where the symbol “P” appears, and uses subject to a conditional use permit where the symbol “C” appears, and uses subject to a minor conditional use permit where the symbol “M” appears in the column beneath each zone designation. Where the symbol “X” appears the use is prohibited.

 

MU

CO

CN

CB

TC

CG

A/GC

OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL USES

Professional and administrative offices, including, but not limited to: medical, dental, chiropractic, optical and related health services; investment, accounting, insurance and real estate services; travel agencies; business services such as advertising agencies, direct mail marketing companies, employment agencies, secretarial services, and collection services; engineering services

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Banks and other financial institutions

P

P

P

P

P

P

X

Veterinary offices and animal hospitals

– Without boarding

– With boarding

(keeping of animals on-site for medical purposes shall not be considered boarding)

 

C

X

 

C

X

 

C

X

 

P

C

 

X

X

 

C

C

 

P

C

RETAIL USES

Apparel and accessory stores, including jewelry stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Art galleries

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Art supply stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Book stores (both new and used)

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Camera, photographic and video supply stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Catalog showrooms/stores

P

X

X

P

P

P

X

Coin, stamp, and other collectibles

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Computer and computer software stores

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Drug stores and pharmacies

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Educational materials stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Florists and artificial flower stores

P

P

P

P

P

P

X

Furniture and major appliance stores

X

X

P

P

P

P

P

Floor covering, drapery and upholstery showrooms where no stock is kept on-site

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

General merchandise stores including department stores and variety stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Gift, novelty and souvenir shops

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Hardware and home improvement stores

– With no outside sales lot

– With outside sales lot

 

P

C

 

X

X

 

P

X

 

P

P

 

P

X

 

P

C

 

P

P

Kitchenware, china, bedding, linen and home accessory stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Luggage and leather goods stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Mail order businesses

P

X

X

X

X

P

P

Music stores, including but not limited to, record stores and musical instrument stores

M

X

P

P

P

P

X

Nursery and garden supply stores (all equipment and supplies must be kept within an enclosed area)

X

X

P

P

X

P

P

Pet and pet supply stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Retail combined with limited distribution and/or warehousing

X

X

P

C

X

P

P

Sewing, needlework and fabric stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Sign stores (may include manufacture of small signs)

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Sporting goods, bicycle, hobby, toy and game shops

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Stationery and office supply stores, including news dealers and news stands

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Swimming pool supplies

M

X

X

P

P

P

P

Tack and feed stores

X

X

P

M

C

P

P

USED GOODS STORES

Consignment boutiques

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Pawn shops

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

Thrift stores, antique shops

X

X

P

P

X

P

P

FOOD AND DRINK STORES

Bakeries with on-site retail (may include limited baking for sale elsewhere)

M

X

M

P

P

P

P

Bakeries, retail only

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Convenience stores

P

X

P

P

X

P

P

Establishments engaged in sale of prepared food primarily for in-store sale but for consumption elsewhere

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Establishments engaged in sale of prepared food for delivery with no on-site sales or consumption

X

X

P

X

X

P

P

Liquor stores (liquor stores are not permitted within 1,000 feet of any public school)

C

X

C

C

C

C

C

Specialty food stores including: meat and fish markets; fruit and vegetable markets; candy, nut and confectionery stores; bakeries, and, health food stores

P

X

P

P

P

P

X

Supermarkets

X

X

X

P

P

P

C

EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Bars (with or without live entertainment)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Coffee houses, juice bars, and other similar establishments not involving the sale and/or on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, and without live entertainment

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Restaurants with drive-in or drive-through facilities

C

C

C

C

X

C

C

Restaurants and similar establishments engaged primarily in the retail sale of prepared food and alcoholic beverages primarily for on-premises consumption (without drive-in or drive-through), except those serving primarily alcoholic beverages without food

C

C

C

P

P

P

P

Live entertainment as an accessory use to an eating or drinking establishment listed above unless otherwise authorized pursuant to PMC 17.26.020, Temporary Uses

X

M

X

M

M

M

M

SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT USES

Arcades and electronic games

X

X

C

C

C

C

X

Bowling centers

X

X

X

C

X

C

M

Dance, aerobic exercise, music and martial arts studios

C

X

M

P

P

P

P

Recreation facilities such as billiard parlors, batting cages, skating rinks and other large interior sporting uses

M

X

X

M

M

M

M

Motion picture and live theaters

X

X

X

P

P

C

C

Physical fitness centers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. Within an existing structure, including additions not greater than 50 percent of the existing square footage

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

b. New construction, including additions greater than 50 percent of the existing square footage

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

SERVICE USES

Art and photographic studios

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Beauty and barber shops

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Body piercing and/or tattoo

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Blueprinting and large press printing services

M

P

X

P

X

P

P

Clothing rental shops

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Drive-in business, excluding theaters and restaurants with drive-in or drive-through facilities

X

X

X

P

P

P

P

Dry cleaner, retail only

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Ear piercing as an accessory use to a permitted use such as a jewelry store, department store, or a medical office

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Equipment rental

X

X

X

C

X

C

M

Funeral parlors

X

C

C

P

X

P

P

Furniture repair (not in conjunction with furniture sales)

X

X

X

C

X

C

P

Internet cafe

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Janitorial services

X

X

P

X

X

P

P

Locksmiths and key shops

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Newspaper and magazine printing and publishing

X

X

X

X

X

P

X

Party supply and rental

P

X

X

P

P

P

P

Pest control services

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

Photocopying and small off-set printing centers

P

P

M

P

P

P

P

Private post offices

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Repair shops such as clock repair, electrical and electronic repair, camera repair, and knife and scissor sharpening

P

X

P

P

P

P

P

Recycling centers

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

Recycling drop-off bins sponsored by charitable organization or school

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Reverse vending machines and recycling stations in conjunction with retail sale of beverages

M

X

M

M

M

M

M

Self-service laundromats

P

X

P

P

X

P

P

Shoe repair shops

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Small animal boarding kennels

X

X

X

C

X

C

C

Welding and other metal repair services

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

VEHICLE USES

Auto parts stores

X

X

X

P

P

P

P

Car rental (where there is adequate parking to allow the storage of rental vehicles in addition to parking required for other uses on the site)

P

X

X

P

X

P

P

Boat and recreational vehicle sales and rental (except as permitted by TUP)

X

X

X

X

X

C

P

Boat and recreational vehicle repair and service (also when in conjunction with sales)

X

X

X

C

X

C

M

Car washes, except as accessory to gasoline service station

X

X

X

C

X

C

C

Drive-through quick lube facilities

X

X

X

C

C

C

M

Gasoline service stations, including with accessory mini-markets and/or car washes but which do not provide mechanical service

X

X

C

M

C

C

M

Gasoline service stations which provide mechanical service

X

X

C

C

C

C

M

Motor vehicle sales and leasing (new and used) including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks and motorcycles (except as permitted by TUP)

X

X

X

X

X

X

P

Motor vehicle repair and service including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles (also when in conjunction with sales)

X

X

X

C

X

C

M

Tire sales and service as a freestanding use

X

X

X

C

X

C

M

Vehicle towing companies and storage lots

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

PUBLIC, SEMIPUBLIC AND RESIDENTIAL USES

Adult day care center

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Churches and other religious institutions

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Convalescent homes and hospitals on sites two net acres or greater in size

X

C

C

X

X

C

C

Day care centers other than family day care

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Group residential, including but not limited to, dormitories, independent living, board and care and intermediate care (see Chapter 17.39 PMC; maximum living units for dormitories shall not exceed 20 per acre)

C

C

X

X

X

X

X

Fraternal, service and social clubs and lodges

C

C

P

P

C

P

P

Mixed-use developments which include dwelling units with any other permitted or conditional use

C

C

X

C

C

C

X

Overnight sleeping accommodations in conjunction with any listed semipublic use

M

C

C

C

X

C

C

Hotels, motels and single room occupancy buildings

C

X

X

C

X

C

C

Private schools and training facilities

C

C

C

P

C

C

P

Public educational institutions such as trade schools and colleges

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Public facilities including, but not limited to, libraries, museums, post offices, government offices, and fire and police facilities

C

C

C

C

P

C

C

MISCELLANEOUS USES

Adult-oriented businesses

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Fortune telling

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

Kiosks in parking lots

M

X

M

M

M

M

X

Mini-warehouses

C

X

C

C

X

C

P

Push carts

X

M

X

X

M

X

X

Small animal boarding (see PMC 17.10.140(D) and Chapter 17.34 PMC)

X

X

X

C

X

C

C

Tanning salons

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Tobacco shops

X

X

X

X

X

C

C

Video rental centers

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Weight reduction centers

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Wood lots

X

X

X

X

X

X

M

ACCESSORY USES

Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a permitted use

P

P

P

P

P

P

P

Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a conditional use

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

Caretaker’s living quarters only when incidental to, and on the same site as, a permitted or conditionally permitted use

M

X