Chapter 11.40
CENTRAL BUSINESS (C-1) ZONE
Sections:
11.40.030 Development standards.
11.40.040 Other applicable regulations.
11.40.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the central business (C-1) zone is to provide for a broad range of retail sales and services that take advantage of the historical identity of downtown Ritzville. This business district serves as the dominant commercial center for the city and is characterized by minimal parking standards, no building setbacks, and a mix of commercial and residential uses within multistory structures. The pedestrian scale and the compactness of the commercial uses in this zone encourage foot traffic and pedestrian accessibility. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.071, 2001).
11.40.020 Uses.
Table 11.15.020 describes uses which are permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited in the C-1 zone. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.072, 2001).
11.40.030 Development standards.
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Minimum lot size |
5,000 square feet |
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Minimum building setback, front |
0 feet |
Buildings should be constructed to the front property line. |
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Minimum building setback, side |
0 feet |
Where a C-1 lot, with no alley, abuts a residential district, the adjoining side yard should be not less than five feet or one-fifth the height of the building. |
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Minimum building setback, street side |
0 feet |
Buildings shall be constructed to the street side property line. |
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Minimum building setback, rear |
0 feet |
Where a C-1 lot, with no alley, abuts a residential district, the rear yard shall be not less than 10 feet. |
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Maximum building height |
Not to exceed 35 feet |
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Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) |
3.0 |
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(Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.073, 2001).
11.40.040 Other applicable regulations.
A. The structures and landscaping for commercial uses shall be designed to harmonize with the structures in the vicinity.
B. In addition to the requirements contained in this chapter, the requirements contained in Division III, Supplementary Standards, shall also apply to development in the C-1 zone. (Ord. 2041 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1024 § 11.02.074, 2001).