Chapter 17.55
NB (NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS) ZONING DISTRICT
Sections:
17.55.010 General description of character and intent of the zoning district.
17.55.020 Permitted uses.
17.55.030 Performance standards.
17.55.040 Table of dimensional and density requirements.
17.55.010 General description of character and intent of the zoning district.
This zoning district is situated at specific locations around the city, where either initial efforts have been made to develop small-scaled retail outlets or, through the Comprehensive Plan, areas have been identified that would be suitable for them to meet the daily convenience needs of the people residing in their environs. The ranges of facilities and uses to be included in this zone are listed below. (Ord. 929 Ch. 7(F)(1), 1995).
17.55.020 Permitted uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in this zone:
(1) Retail Trade Establishments. Establishments primarily engaged in providing finished products to individuals. However, no car dealerships, gasoline stations, auto repair facilities, or car washes are to be allowed in this zone.
(a) Apparel and accessories shops;
(b) Book and stationery stores;
(c) Electrical and electronic appliance stores;
(d) Specialty food stores;
(e) Retail food establishments (restaurants and catering services only);
(f) Florists;
(g) Camera/photographic equipment stores;
(h) Fruit stands;
(i) Farmers’ markets;
(j) Video rentals and sales stores;
(k) Accessory buildings/structures.
(2) Personal Services. Establishments primarily engaged in providing services to individuals.
(a) Barber shops;
(b) Beauty shops;
(c) Shoe repair services;
(d) Opticians;
(e) Laundromats/dry cleaners;
(f) Daycare centers, mini daycare facilities, or family daycare homes;
(g) Dog grooming;
(h) Dog daycare;
(i) Health care facilities;
(j) Accessory buildings/structures (not including accessory dwelling units).
(3) Business or Professional Services. Establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to other businesses or private individuals on a fee or contract basis.
(a) Legal services;
(b) Finance, insurance, and real estate services;
(c) Travel agencies;
(d) Professional consultants;
(e) Accessory buildings/structures.
(4) Public Utilities and Quasi-Public Facilities. Auxiliary facilities that provide electricity, sanitary sewer service, water, transportation services, communications, and other related services for public consumption. Quasi-public facilities under this heading shall include houses of worship and other meeting facilities for the public, but shall not include educational facilities (except Sunday schools).
(a) Community centers;
(b) Sewage lift stations/water pump stations;
(c) Electrical substations;
(d) Houses of worship/meeting halls;
(e) Libraries;
(f) Accessory buildings/structures. (Ord. 1252 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1164 § 4, 2004; Ord. 1110 § 3, 2002; Ord. 929 Ch. 7(F)(2), 1995).
17.55.030 Performance standards.
All of the above uses shall be permitted in the NB zoning district; provided, that all of the standards for each use, as specified in the following Table of Dimensional and Density Requirements, and those performance standards that apply to the proposed development have been observed. The performance standards that could apply include those found in SMC Title 16 and Chapters 17.90 through 17.154 SMC. (Ord. 1110 § 3, 2002; Ord. 929 Ch. 7(F)(3), 1995).
17.55.040 Table of dimensional and density requirements.
NB Zoning District
Table of Dimensional and Density Requirements
|
Use |
Maximum Units |
Min. Lot Dimensions |
|
Min. Yard Setbacks (ft.) |
Max. Building Height (ft.) |
Max. Building Coverage (%) |
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|
Area |
Width (ft.) |
Depth (ft.) |
|
Front |
Rear |
Side |
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|
Retail Trade Establishments3 |
— |
6,000 sq.ft. |
50 |
75 |
|
10 |
25 |
10 |
30 |
40 |
|
Personal Service Establishments |
— |
6,000 sq.ft. |
50 |
75 |
|
10 |
25 |
10 |
30 |
40 |
|
Business/Professional Services |
— |
6,000 sq.ft. |
50 |
75 |
|
10 |
25 |
10 |
30 |
40 |
|
Neighborhood Shopping Centers3 |
— |
1 Acre2 |
100 |
200 |
|
25 |
25 |
20 |
30 |
30 |
|
Sewage Lift Station/Water Pump Station |
— |
10,000 sq.ft. |
75 |
100 |
|
25 |
25 |
30 |
20 |
25 |
|
Electrical Substation |
— |
10,000 sq.ft. |
75 |
100 |
|
25 |
25 |
30 |
30 |
25 |
|
Houses of Worship/Meeting Halls |
— |
20,000 sq.ft. |
100 |
100 |
|
25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
|
Libraries |
— |
20,000 sq.ft. |
100 |
100 |
|
20 |
25 |
20 |
30 |
35 |
|
Community Centers |
— |
20,000 sq.ft. |
100 |
100 |
|
25 |
25 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
|
Accessory Buildings |
— |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
151 |
51 |
51 |
20 |
10 |
1 Minimum lot size and dimensional requirements for accessory buildings shall be the same as for the principal use to which these buildings are subordinate. For example, if a storage building is erected on a lot on which a church is located, the lot area, width and depth requirements for a house of worship must be met for the accessory building as well. See also SMC 17.25.100 and 17.25.110.
2 The maximum lot size shall be no more than two acres for a neighborhood shopping center in this zoning district.
3 No automobile-related retail trade facility (new or used car dealership, service station, gasoline station, car wash, etc.) shall be permitted in this district, nor shall any adult entertainment facility be allowed in this district.
(Ord. 1110 § 3, 2002; Ord. 929 Ch. 7(F)(3), 1995).