Chapter 17.48
SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL
(C-2) DISTRICT

Sections:

17.48.010    Purpose.

17.48.020    Permitted uses.

17.48.030    Accessory uses.

17.48.040    Conditional uses.

17.48.050    Yard, height and lot coverage requirements.

17.48.060    Signs.

17.48.070    Parking.

17.48.080    Other required conditions.

17.48.010 Purpose.

This district is intended to make provision within the city for larger concentrations of retailing and service commercial activities in the form of unified shopping centers planned and developed as an integrated unit. New C-2 districts shall have a minimum area of five acres, shall be situated along a major street and shall be so located where analysis of population demonstrates that such facilities are or will be required. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.020 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted:

A. Any permitted use in the C-1 district, except residential uses;

B. Appliance sales (household), including minor repairs;

C. Art galleries, libraries, and reading rooms;

D. Artist supplies and picture framing;

E. Auto parts sales (new);

F. Banks and financial institutions;

G. Book or stationery stores;

H. Bicycle shops;

I. Clothes cleaning agencies;

J. Confectionery or delicatessens;

K. Dancing or music schools;

L. Drug stores;

M. Dry goods stores, millinery shops, dress shops;

N. Department stores;

O. Florist shops;

P. Food stores;

Q. Furniture stores;

R. Garden supply stores;

S. Gift shops, notion or variety stores;

T. Hardware stores or paint stores;

U. Health food stores;

V. Hobby shops;

W. Home furnishings;

X. Jewelry stores;

Y. Laundry pick-up agencies, self-service laundries;

Z. Leather goods and luggage;

AA. Medical and dental clinics and offices;

BB. Musical instruments;

CC. Pet shops;

DD. Photographic supplies and studios;

EE. Professional and business offices;

FF. Radio and television broadcasting studios and facilities;

GG. Shoe stores, shoe repair shops;

HH. Sporting goods;

II. Toy stores;

JJ. Variety stores. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.030 Accessory uses.

Any uses, buildings or structures customarily appurtenant to a permitted use, such as incidental storage facilities, are permitted. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.040 Conditional uses.

The following conditional uses may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:

A. Conversion of an existing dwelling unit to a permitted use;

B. Public buildings and public utility buildings and structures as may be appropriate to the C-2 district;

C. Commercial off-street parking lots or structures subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.92 BMC;

D. Buildings over 40 feet in height;

E. Restaurants, bars, cocktail lounges, including entertainment;

F. Dwelling units not on the ground floor of a building;

G. Hotels and motels;

H. Motion picture theaters, other than drive-in theaters;

I. Car washes and other automobile services;

J. Amateur radio facilities, accessory to a dwelling, subject to the provisions of BMC 17.124.230;

K. Marijuana retail facility. [Ord. 22-O-800 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 16-O-752 § 3; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.050 Yard, height and lot coverage requirements.

A. The front yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet, and said yard area shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained.

B. The minimum side or rear yard shall be 10 feet when abutting an “R” district and such side or rear yard shall be increased by one-half foot for each foot the building height exceeds 20 feet. Said yard area shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained.

C. No structures shall be over 40 feet in height except as allowed as a conditional use, and as provided in BMC 17.128.030.

D. The maximum lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 35 percent of the total lot area. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.060 Signs.

Signs shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 17.88 BMC. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.070 Parking.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.92 BMC. [Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]

17.48.080 Other required conditions.

A. Site plan approval required as provided in Chapter 17.80 BMC.

B. Except for off-street parking and loading facilities, outdoor dining areas, gardens and nurseries, Christmas tree sales lots, all uses shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building.

C. Items produced or wares and merchandise handled shall be limited to those sold at retail on the premises.

D. All business shall be conducted from a structure placed on a permanent foundation unless specifically exempted by the provisions of this or other city ordinances. [Ord. 00-O-446.JJ § 4; Ord. 89-O-446 § 1.]