Chapter 19.235
OFFICE PARK (OP)1

Sections:

19.235.010    Office/retail.

19.235.020    Entertainment – Commercial recreation.

19.235.030    Limited commercial.

19.235.040    Schools, colleges, etc.

19.235.050    Day care facilities, commercial.

19.235.060    Hospitals – Convalescent centers – Nursing homes.

19.235.070    Funeral homes – Mortuaries.

19.235.080    Government facility, public parks, public transit shelter.

19.235.090    Public utility.

19.235.100    Personal wireless service facility.

19.235.110    Churches.

19.235.120    Urban agriculture.

19.235.130    Mobile food or retail vendors.

19.235.010 Office/retail.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Office use, medical and dental office

 

Retail establishment providing banking and related financial services; retail establishment providing office supplies, printing and duplicating

Process II

Possible

Process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 9

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

55 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 3

1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 55 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 70 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 55 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities are located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in the front yard.

3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

4. Accessory uses may be allowed subject to the following criteria:

    a. The placement, orientation, design, and other site design and architectural features of the proposed building and site plan demonstrate that this use will not detract from the principal character of the subject property as an office park.

    b. The exterior appearance of that portion of the building housing the accessory uses will be comparable to the exterior appearance of other buildings on the subject property.

5. The subject property must be designed so that any truck parking, loading and maneuvering areas; areas where noise generating outdoor uses and activities may occur, and vents and similar features are located as far as possible from any residential zone.

6. May not conduct any activity or use on the subject property that involves the release of toxic or noxious gases, fumes or odors.

7. Outdoor use, activity and storage is regulated by FWRC 19.125.170.

8. Access to and from drive-through facilities must be approved by the public works department. Drive-through facilities must be designed so that vehicles will not block traffic in the street while waiting in line and will not unreasonably interfere with on-site traffic flow.

 

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35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

Except 20 ft. along residential zones for side and rear yards.

 

See notes 2 and 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.235.010 Office/retail. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

10. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

11. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

12. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

13. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 12-724, § 9(Exh. A), 6-5-12; Ord. No. 11-706, § 3, 11-1-11; Ord. No. 07-559, § 3(Exh. A), 7-3-07; Ord. No. 00-375, § 19, 10-3-00; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § (Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.10), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-826.)

19.235.020 Entertainment – Commercial recreation.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Restaurant

 

Commercial recreation facility

Process II

Possible Process III

None

 

See notes 3 and 5

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 4

Restaurant:

1 for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area

 

Recreation:

1 for each 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area: 1 for each 500 sq. ft. of sport court and pool

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities are located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in front yard.

3. The subject property must be designed so that any truck parking, loading and maneuvering areas; areas where noise-generating outdoor uses and activities may occur; and vents and similar features are located as far as possible from any residential zone.

4. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2, 7 and 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 11-701, § 3, 9-20-11; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.25), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-827.)

19.235.030 Limited commercial.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Commercial or industrial photography, cinematography or video production, broadcast studio

 

Newspaper printing plant

 

Research development and testing facilities, including electronics technologies and dental labs

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 7

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 3

1 for every 500 sq. ft. gross floor area

 

Printing/Research/Testing: 1 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities are located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in the front yard.

3. If any portion of a structure on the property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

4. May not conduct any activity or use on the subject property that involves the release of toxic or noxious gases, fumes or odors.

 

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35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2 and 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.235.030 Limited commercial. (Continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Convention, conference, and trade centers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convention/Conference/Trade centers: Determined on a case-by-case basis

5. Accessory uses may be allowed subject to the following criteria:

    a. The placement, orientation, design and other site design and architectural features of the proposed building and site plan demonstrate that this use will not detract from the principal character of the subject property as an office park.

    b. The exterior appearance of the warehouse facility will be comparable to the exterior appearance of other buildings on the subject property.

6. The subject property is designed so that truck parking, loading and maneuvering areas; areas where noise generating outdoor uses and activities may occur; and vents and similar features are located as far as possible from any residential zone.

7. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

9. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

10. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

11. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 11-706, § 4, 11-1-11; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 § 22-828.)

19.235.040 Schools, colleges, etc.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Schools, colleges, universities, or business or vocational schools

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 2

None

 

See note 8

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

55 ft. above average building elevation for gyms if located 100 ft. or more from an adjacent residential zone

 

35 ft. above average building elevation for all other structures

 

See notes 1 – 3

High school: 1 for each employee and 1 for each 10 students

 

Elementary/Middle: 1 for each employee

 

College/ University/Business/Vocational/Trade: 1 for each employee and 0.5 for each student

1. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is located less than 100 ft. from an adjacent residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

2. Except for gyms, if approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased five ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    c. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

3. For any structure, including gyms, an increase in height above 35 ft. shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

4. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities are located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in the front yard.

5. The subject property must be designed so that truck parking, loading and maneuvering areas; areas where noise generating outdoor uses and activities may occur; and vents and similar features are located as far as possible from any residential zone.

6. All activities pertaining to schools, colleges, universities, or business or vocational schools, such as auto-repair or other uses that may impact adjacent properties, must take place within an enclosed building.

7. May not conduct any activity or use on the subject property that involves the release of toxic or noxious gases, fumes or odors.

8. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

9. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

10. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

11. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

12. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 1, 4 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 08-585, § 3(Exh. A), 11-4-08; Ord. No. 01-399, § 3, 8-7-01; Ord. No. 01-385, § 3, 4-3-01; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.10), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-829.)

19.235.050 Day care facilities, commercial.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Day care facilities, commercial

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 5

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 4

1 for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities are located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in front yard.

3. Site design, including the location of parking and passenger loading areas, shall be designed to reduce impacts on nearby residential areas.

4. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2, 4 and 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-605, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.25), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-830.)

19.235.060 Hospitals – Convalescent centers – Nursing homes.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Hospitals, convalescent centers, nursing homes

 

See note 4

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 8

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 6

Hospital (primary care): 1 for each 3 beds, plus 1 for each staff doctor, plus 1 for each 3 employees

 

Convalescent/Nursing homes: 1 for each 3 beds and 1 for each 2 employees

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 25 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in the front yard.

3. Under this section, this use may include accessory retail sales facilities which utilize no more than 5% of the gross floor area of this use.

4. The subject property must be designed so that any truck parking, loading and maneuvering areas; areas where noise generating outdoor uses and activities may occur; and vents and similar features are located as far as possible from any residential zone.

5. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

6. Hospital facilities may include accessory lodging areas for temporary stays of family members and others in support of an in-patient treatment program operated by the hospital or its representative.

7. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

9. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

10. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

11. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2 and 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 97-306, § 3, 12-2-97; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 § 22-831.)

19.235.070 Funeral homes – Mortuaries.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Funeral homes, and mortuaries

Process II

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 4

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 3

1 for each 100 sq. ft. of floor area of assembly rooms

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. Front yard setback: 10 ft. if entry is visible from R.O.W. and front facade is 15% glass; 35 ft. if landscape buffer and stormwater facilities located in the front yard; or 50 ft. if parking and driving areas are located in the front yard.

3. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation.

4. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

5. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

6. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

8. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

35 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

50 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2 and 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96. Code 2001 § 22-832.)

19.235.080 Government facility, public parks, public transit shelter.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Government facility

 

Public parks

 

Public transit shelter

Process II

 

Possible Process III

 

See note 1

 

Transit shelter: Process I

None

 

See note 5

25 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1, 2 and 10

Government facility: Determined on a case-by-case basis

 

Public parks: Determined by the parks director

 

Public transit shelter: None

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation to a maximum of 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building; and

    b. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    c. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    d. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    e. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

3. 20 ft. side and rear yard setbacks required for structures such as offices, conference facilities, storage buildings, day care facilities and cafeterias. No side or rear yard setbacks required for structures such as transit, picnic or other shelters, sports courts, or open amphitheaters, except as specified in note 2, above.

4. Proposed parks must be consistent with the city’s adopted comprehensive park plan.

5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

10. Minor and supporting structures constructed as a functional requirement of public parks may exceed the applicable height limitation; provided, that the director of community development services determines that such structures will not significantly impact adjacent properties.

or

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2, 3 and 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 12-724, § 9(Exh. A), 6-5-12; Ord. No. 01-390, § 3, 6-5-01; Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.37), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-833.)

19.235.090 Public utility.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Public utility

Process II

Possible process III

 

See note 1

None

 

See note 5

25 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation

 

See notes 1 and 2

Determined on a case-by-case basis

1. If approved through process III, the height of a structure may exceed 35 ft. above average building elevation, if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. The subject property does not adjoin a residential zone; and

    b. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation; and

    c. The increased height will not block views designated by the comprehensive plan; and

    d. The increased height is consistent with goals and policies for the area of the subject property as established by the comprehensive plan.

2. If any portion of a structure on the subject property is within 100 ft. of a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the property line of the residential zone.

3. 20 ft. side and rear yard setbacks are required for structures such as offices, generating stations, pumping stations, water tanks, training towers and storage buildings. No side or rear yard setbacks are required for structures such as utility poles, lines, antennas, transmitters and receivers; except as specified in note 2 above.

4. If determined necessary to mitigate visual and noise impacts to surrounding properties, the city may require additional landscaping or buffers on a case-by-case basis.

5. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

6. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

7. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

8. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

9. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this title may apply to the subject property.

or

25 ft.

20 ft.

20 ft.

See notes 2, 3, 4 and 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 97-291, § 3, 4-1-97; Ord. No. 96-270, § 5, 7-2-96; Ord. No. 93-170, § 7(Exh. B), 4-20-93; Ord. No. 90-43, § 2(55.35), 2-27-90. Code 2001 § 22-834.)

19.235.100 Personal wireless service facility.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

 

Minimums

Maximum

Height

Landscape

Signs

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Personal wireless service facility

 

See note 5 for allowed types of PWSFs

 

See note 2

 

None

See note 1

See note 1

See note 1

Refer to FWRC 19.256.150 for maximum heights for allowed types of PWSFs

 

See note 3

See note 4

Not allowed on a PWSF

 

N/A

1. For setbacks, see FWRC 19.256.150(4)(b).

2. Subject to meeting all applicable development standards, the review process used shall be process I, except for the following proposals:

    a. Process II for the following proposals:

    (1) The PWSF is located within 300 ft. of a residential zone;

    (2) The PWSF is located on a structure that is a residence or school or contains a residence or school;

    (3) The PWSF is a new freestanding PWSF.

    b. Process III if the PWSF is a lattice tower accommodating four or more providers.

3. Maximum allowed height for a new freestanding PWSF shall be the minimum necessary to provide the service up to 100 ft., plus any height granted under FWRC 19.110.060. A PWSF shall be allowed up to 120 ft. if there are two or more providers; except that a lattice tower of between 120 ft. to 150 ft. will be allowed under a combined application of four or more providers.

4. All PWSFs shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with Chapter 19.125 FWRC and the provisions of the PWSF development regulations. At a minimum, a five ft. type III landscaping area shall be required around the facility, unless the community development services director determines that the facility is adequately screened.

5. New freestanding PWSFs are allowed subject to height limits and collocation provisions. PWSFs are allowed on existing towers, on private buildings and structures, on publicly used structures not located in public rights-of-way, on existing structures located in the BPA trail, and on existing structures in appropriate public rights-of-way. Refer to FWRC 19.256.150 for development standards applicable to allowed types of PWSFs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 09-633, § 19, 11-17-09; Ord. No. 00-363, § 11, 1-4-00; Ord. No. 97-300, § 3, 9-16-97. Code 2001 § 22-835.)

19.235.110 Churches.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Height of

Structure

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Church, synagogue or other place of religious worship

Process II, or with SEPA, Process III

None

20 ft.

0 ft.

0 ft.

35 ft. above average building elevation, but no taller than 55 ft.

 

Sees notes 2, and 4 – 6

1 for each 5 seats or 10 lineal ft. of bench seating

1. The subject property may contain a rectory or similar dwelling unit for use by the religious leader of the congregation. If this is a detached dwelling unit, its setbacks are 20 ft. front and five ft. side and rear.

2. If any portion of the principal structure on the subject property is located adjacent to a residential zone, then that portion of the structure shall not exceed 30 ft. above average building elevation and the structure shall be set back a minimum of 30 ft. from the property line of the residential zone. Architectural extensions of flat rooflines such as parapets and articulated cornices may exceed the 30 ft. height limit by three ft.

3. When located adjacent to a residential zone, parking may not be located within 15 ft. of the residential zone property line.

4. Maximum height of any portion of the principal structure may be increased to 40 ft. if all of the following are met:

    a. The additional height is necessary to accommodate the particular use conducted in the building.

    b. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation.

    c. An increase in height shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

5. Maximum height of the sanctuary or principal worship area may be increased to 55 ft., if all of the following criteria are met:

    a. Each required yard abutting the structure is increased one ft. for each one ft. the structure exceeds 35 ft. above average building elevation.

    b. An increase in height shall not block views designated by the comprehensive plan.

6. Religious symbols and icons for churches and other religious institutions may exceed the highest point of the underlying roof on which it is mounted by an additional 15 ft.; provided, that such symbol is a minor architectural accent and only one such symbol is permitted on the principal structure for this use and that the maximum height of the structure or icon does not exceed 55 feet above average building elevation.

7. No maximum lot coverage is established. Instead, the buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements, i.e., required buffers, parking lot landscaping, surface water facilities, etc.

8. For community design guidelines that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.115 FWRC.

9. For landscaping requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.125 FWRC.

10. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

11. Refer to FWRC 19.265.010 et seq. to determine what other provisions of this chapter may apply to the subject property.

See notes 1 – 5 and 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 12-735, § 4(Exh. A), 12-4-12; Ord. No. 09-604, § 3(Exh. A), 3-3-09.)

19.235.120 Urban agriculture.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Maximums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Lot Coverage

Height of Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Community gardens, urban farms, and farm stands

 

 

Cottage food operations

Process I for community gardens, urban farms, and farm stands

 

None for cottage food operations

None

5 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

No max. lot coverage is established. The buildable area will be determined by other site development requirements

35 ft. above average building elevation

Determined on a case-by-case basis

1. Fertilizer, pesticides, and other chemicals used must be typical of that intended for growing edibles in populated areas.

2. Only mechanical equipment designed for use in populated urban areas may be used.

3. For provisions that relate to on-site sales of plants and food products produced on site see Chapter 19.262 FWRC.

4. Refer to Chapter 19.265 FWRC to determine what other provisions of this chapter may apply to the subject property.

5. Refer to Chapter 19.125 FWRC, Outdoors, Yards, and Landscaping, for appropriate requirements.

    a. Community garden/urban farm planting areas, including raised beds, may be located within required yards and perimeter landscaping areas when the intent of Chapter 19.125 FWRC is met.

    b. This use is exempt from the requirements of FWRC 19.125.060 except in cases where the director may find that landscaping prescribed under this section is necessary related to some component of the use other than planting areas.

6. For provisions that relate to keeping of animals, see Chapter 19.260 FWRC.

7. For sign requirements that apply to the project, see Chapter 19.140 FWRC.

8. See Chapter 19.262 FWRC for full range of development regulations applicable to urban agriculture. If provisions of this use zone chart conflict with provisions of Chapter 19.262 FWRC, the provisions of Chapter 19.262 FWRC shall control.

See note 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 13-754, § 17, 12-3-13.)

19.235.130 Mobile food or retail vendors.

The following uses shall be permitted in the office park (OP) zone subject to the regulations and notes set forth in this section:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE

 REGULATIONS

USE ZONE CHART

DIRECTIONS: FIRST, read down to find use . . . THEN, across for REGULATIONS

Required

Review Process

Minimums

Required

Parking Spaces

 

SPECIAL REGULATIONS AND NOTES

Lot Size

Required Yards

Height of Structure

Front

Side (each)

Rear

Mobile Food or Retail Vendor, Class III

 

 

See note 1

Use Process I or (with SEPA) Use Process III

None

5 ft.

5 ft.

5 ft.

15 ft.

2

1. Class III mobile food or retail vendors that are the principal use on a property are subject to requirements of this use table in addition to Chapter 19.290 FWRC. Class III mobile food or retail vendors that are not the principal use on a property are not subject to the requirements of this use table, but are subject to the requirements of Chapter 19.290 FWRC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For other information about parking and parking areas, see Chapter 19.130 FWRC.

 

 

For details of what may exceed this height limit, see FWRC 19.110.050 et seq.

For details regarding required yards, see FWRC 19.125.160 et seq.

Process I, II, III and IV are described in

Chapter 19.55 FWRC,

Chapter 19.60 FWRC,

Chapter 19.65 FWRC,

Chapter 19.70 FWRC respectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. No. 23-952, § 11, 3-7-23.)


1

Cross references: Rezoning of this district to be conducted under the quasi-judicial rezoning procedure, FWRC 19.35.050 et seq.; supplementary district regulations, FWRC Title 19, Division VII.