Chapter 17.79
MIXED USE OVERLAY
Sections:
17.79.010 Purpose.
17.79.020 Applicability.
17.79.030 Definitions.
17.79.040 Interpretation.
17.79.050 Permitted uses.
17.79.060 Table of dimensional and density requirements.
17.79.010 Purpose.
The intent of the mixed use zoning overlay is to allow for mixed commercial/residential structures in certain areas of the city designated as appropriate in the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this overlay is to allow additional types of structures (mixed use), while still allowing development meeting the standards of the underlying zone. The purpose of the overlay is to encourage higher density residential development close to shopping, transportation, employment, and other amenities. Typically, mixed use structures will have commercial uses with or without enclosed parking on the ground floor and residential units above the ground floor. (Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).
17.79.020 Applicability.
This overlay zone applies to properties designated as appropriate in the city’s Comprehensive Plan and noted on the city’s zoning map. The regulations in this chapter apply only to mixed use buildings located within the mixed use overlay. All other, non-mixed-use buildings shall conform to the regulations of the underlying zone. Refer to Chapters 17.60 and 17.65 SMC for land use and dimensional requirements related to mixed use buildings in the MB zones. (Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).
17.79.030 Definitions.
(1) For the purposes of this section, “mixed use” shall be defined as a single structure supporting commercial (retail or office) uses with or without enclosed garage space on the ground floor, and with one or more stories of residential units above.
(2) For the purposes of this section, “density” shall be calculated by using the entire square footage of the lot on which the mixed use structure is located. (Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).
17.79.040 Interpretation.
In the case of a conflict between the regulations of this overlay zone and those of the underlying zone, the regulations of this overlay shall control for mixed use structures; the underlying zone shall control for all other structures. (Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).
17.79.050 Permitted uses.
(1) When the mixed use overlay is applied over underlying commercial zones, the following uses are permitted:
(a) Residential. Mixed use buildings shall contain multifamily residential units on upper (non-ground-floor) stories. Dwelling units are not permitted on ground floors.
(b) Retail Trade, Professional or Personal Service. Mixed use buildings shall provide commercial and/or office uses on ground floors, except that “drive-through” windows and establishments are not permitted. Limited office and restaurant uses may be located on a portion of second story space. Any commercial use utilizing or producing hazardous, odorous or air-borne substances shall meet all requirements of the building code in effect at the time of permit application in order to contain, reduce, and mitigate impacts.
(c) Enclosed garage space may be located in a portion of the ground and second floor space or underground. The planning director may approve limited garage space on other stories.
(2) When the mixed use overlay is applied over underlying residential zones, the following uses are permitted:
(a) Residential. Mixed use buildings shall contain multifamily residential units on upper (non-ground-floor) stories, and may contain residential units on ground floors.
(b) Retail Trade, Professional or Personal Service. Mixed use buildings shall provide commercial and/or office uses on ground floors, except that “drive-through” windows and establishments are not permitted. Limited office and restaurant uses may be located on a portion of second story space. Any commercial use utilizing or producing hazardous, odorous or air-borne substances shall meet all requirements of the building code in effect at the time of permit application in order to contain, reduce, and mitigate impacts.
(c) Enclosed garage space may be located in a portion not to exceed 50 percent of the ground floor space, or may be located underground. (Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).
17.79.060 Table of dimensional and density requirements.
Mixed Use Overlay
Table of Dimensional and Density Requirements
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Permitted Use |
Maximum Units |
Min. Lot Dimensions |
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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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Mixed Use Overlay above Commercial Zones |
24 du/ac gross density |
1 Acre |
100 |
100 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
55 |
60 |
|
Mixed Use Overlay above Residential Zones |
20 du/ac gross density |
1 Acre |
100 |
100 |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
40 |
60 |
|
Mixed Use in MB Zones1,2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 Architectural design guidelines for mixed use buildings are found in SMC 17.115.050.
2 See SMC 17.60.040 and 17.65.040 for standards.
(Ord. 1138 § 4, 2003).