Chapter 18.22
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (C-H)
Sections:
18.22.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
18.22.030 Development standards.
18.22.040 Existing single-family dwellings as of April 10, 2018.
18.22.010 Purpose.
The C-H classification is for areas that are or will become suited for general and highway commerce. The purpose of C-H is to provide commercial activities within the community. Businesses along Highway 97A are intended to allow larger scale commercial enterprises, consistent with the larger parcel sizes, while businesses accessed from arterial streets may be smaller scale. Secondary residential components are allowed, as population growth demands. (Ord. 858 § 23, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)
18.22.020 Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses.
Permitted, accessory, conditional and prohibited uses in this district shall be as identified in Chapter 18.40 EMC, District Use Chart. Said uses shall be allowed, as indicated in the district use chart, only after compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable regulations. (Ord. 858 § 23, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)
18.22.030 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 city of Entiat, and shall comply with the following:
(1) Minimum lot area: no minimum lot area or dimensions.
(2) Maximum building height: Three stories or 40 feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: 50 percent for all buildings.
(4) Minimum Setback Distances.
(a) Front yard: 45 feet from the centerline of city streets or 15 feet from the front property line, whichever is greater. Front yard setbacks from a state highway shall be 40 feet from the front property line when parking is provided, pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 18.46 EMC, Off-Street Parking Requirements, between the building and the front property line, or 20 feet from the front property line when no parking is located between the building and the front property line; and
(b) Side yard: zero feet from the side property line; and
(c) Rear yard: zero feet from the rear property line, improved access (alley, street) five feet without established access; and
(d) When the lot is adjacent on the side property line to land in a residential zone, the side yard setback shall be 15 feet from the side property line; and provided further, that when the lot is adjacent on the rear property line to land in a residential zone, the rear yard setback shall be 20 feet from the rear property line.
(5) Refuse Storage. All outdoor trash, garbage and refuse storage areas shall be located outside of required yard areas, and shall be screened on all sides from public view and, at a minimum, be enclosed with a sight-obscuring wood, concrete or masonry wall or fence and landscaping on all sides.
(6) General Storage. Storage of materials and merchandise, other than for display purposes, shall be entirely within an enclosed building and be located outside of required front yard areas.
(7) Parking shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 18.46 EMC, Off-Street Parking Requirements.
(8) Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 18.48 EMC, Landscaping Standards.
(9) Signs shall be governed according to the provisions of Chapter 18.50 EMC, Signs.
(10) Security fences; provided:
(a) That a maximum height limitation of six feet be observed within any required setback area; and
(b) That a maximum height limitation of eight feet be observed outside of any required setback area.
(11) When proposed land uses in this district adjoin different land uses, particularly existing industrial or residential uses, a buffer area shall be created by increasing side and rear yard setbacks and through placement of landscaping to ensure long-range compatibility of various land uses. Additional access points for trash and other service areas or required parking areas shall have a visual screen of landscaping. Fencing shall be buffered with landscaping. All landscaping requirements shall be consistent with EMC 18.48.040. (Ord. 858 § 23, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018; Ord. 735 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012; Ord. 701 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 673 § 1 (Exh. B), 2007)
18.22.040 Existing single-family dwellings as of April 10, 2018.
Existing single-family dwelling units as of April 10, 2018, shall be considered a legal, conforming use. Those structures and associated uses under this chapter shall adhere to the following guidelines:
(1) In relation to setbacks, height restrictions, etc., single-family dwellings shall follow the stricter requirement of either the highway commercial or low-density residential zone.
(2) No lot expansion shall be permitted.
(3) In the event of condemnation, abandonment or other discontinued use such as a natural disaster (fire, water, earthquake, etc.) exceeding one year, the use and structure shall revert to highway commercial uses as described in Chapter 18.40 EMC only.
(4) A one-time expansion of up to 25 percent of the existing dwelling’s footprint is permitted, regardless of ownership.
(5) If the use of the entire dwelling or a portion thereof is changed from residential, except for home occupations, the designation of both the dwelling and the lot shall then be deemed highway commercial and is not eligible for residential uses. (Ord. 858 § 23, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018)
18.22.050 Zone depth.
For the highway commercial zone located between Cammack Avenue and 322.92 feet south of the Stoneridge Street southern right-of-way, the depth of the zone shall be 275 feet as measured from Highway 97A right-of-way westward. For 322.92 feet south of the Stoneridge Street southern right-of-way, the depth shall be 200 feet to encompass only the area within Lots 1 and 2 of the Lundberg Short Plat 1999-001. (Ord. 858 § 23, 2023; Ord. 780, 2018)