Chapter 19.60
PERMITTED USES
Sections:
19.60.040 Explanation of table abbreviations.
19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.
19.60.010 General.
A. Uses allowed in each zoning district are shown in SVMC 19.60.050, Permitted uses matrix.
B. Uses within shoreline jurisdiction are also subject to additional use restrictions pursuant to Chapter 21.50 SVMC, Shoreline Regulations. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
19.60.020 Use categories.
Uses are assigned to the category that describes most closely the nature of the use. Uses have been classified into general use categories and subcategories. Definitions and examples are provided in Appendix A, Definitions. (Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
19.60.030 Uses not listed.
A. If a use is not listed, the city manager or designee shall have the authority to allow uses that are similar to a use category or use listed in SVMC 19.60.050, subject to the same review procedures as the similar use.
B. Accessory Uses. The city manager or designee shall have the authority to allow accessory uses when they are subordinate to, or incidental to, the primary use on the same lot and permitted within the zoning district.
C. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses are permitted for a limited period of time or pending the occurrence of an event pursuant to Chapter 19.160 SVMC, Temporary Use Permits. (Ord. 17-004 § 3, 2017; Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
19.60.040 Explanation of table abbreviations.
The following describe the abbreviations used in SVMC 19.60.050, Permitted uses matrix:
A. Permitted uses are designated with a “P.” Permitted uses are allowable uses within a zoning district.
B. Conditional uses are designated with a “C.” Conditional uses are authorized pursuant to Chapter 19.150 SVMC, Conditional Use Permits.
C. Essential public facility (EPF) uses are designated with an “E.” Essential public facility uses are of statewide, regional/countywide or local significance. EPFs shall be subject to Chapter 19.90 SVMC, Essential Public Facilities (EPFs).
D. Uses subject to supplemental use regulations are designated with an “S.” The supplemental regulations are set forth in Chapter 19.65 SVMC and shall apply to the corresponding supplemental uses listed in SVMC 19.60.050, Permitted uses matrix.
E. Prohibited uses are designated with a blank cell. (Ord. 20-010 § 3, 2020; Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
19.60.050 Permitted uses matrix.
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Residential |
Mixed Use |
Commercial |
Industrial |
Parks and Open Space |
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R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
R-4 |
MFR |
MU |
CMU |
NC |
RC |
IMU |
I |
POS |
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Agriculture and Animal |
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Animal processing/handling |
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P |
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Animal raising and/or keeping |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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S |
S |
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Animal shelter |
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S |
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P |
P |
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Beekeeping, commercial |
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P |
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Beekeeping, hobby |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Community garden |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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S |
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Greenhouse/nursery, commercial |
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P |
P |
P |
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Kennel |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
P |
P |
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Orchard, tree farming, commercial |
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P |
P |
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Riding stable |
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P |
P |
C |
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Communication Facilities |
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Radio/TV broadcasting studio |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
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Repeater facility |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Small cell deployment |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Telecommunication wireless antenna array |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Telecommunication wireless support tower |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Tower, ham operator |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Community Services |
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Community hall, club, or lodge |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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P |
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Church, temple, mosque, synagogue and house of worship |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Crematory |
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P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Emergency housing |
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S |
S |
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S |
S |
S |
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Emergency shelter |
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S |
S |
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S |
S |
S |
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Funeral home |
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P |
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P |
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Permanent supportive housing |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Transitional housing |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Transitional parking |
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S |
S |
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S |
S |
S |
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Day Care |
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Day care, adult |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Day care, child (12 children or fewer) |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Day care, child (13 children or more) |
C |
C |
C |
C |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Eating and Drinking Establishment |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
S |
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Education |
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Schools, college or university |
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P |
P |
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P |
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Schools, K through 12 |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Schools, professional, vocational and trade schools |
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P |
P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Schools, specialized training/studios |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Entertainment |
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Adult entertainment and retail |
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S |
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Casino |
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P |
P |
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P |
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Cultural facilities |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Exercise facility |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
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Off-road recreational vehicle use |
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P |
P |
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Major event entertainment |
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P |
P |
P |
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Racecourse |
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P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Racetrack |
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P |
P |
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Recreational facility |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Theater, indoor |
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P |
P |
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P |
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Group Living |
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Assisted living/convalescent/ |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Community residential facilities (8* residents or less) |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Community residential facilities (greater than 8* and under 25 residents) |
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P |
P |
P |
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Dwelling, congregate |
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P |
P |
P |
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Industrial, Heavy |
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Assembly, heavy |
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P |
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Hazardous waste treatment and storage |
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S |
S |
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Manufacturing, heavy |
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P |
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Processing, heavy |
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P |
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Mining |
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S |
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Industrial, Light |
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Assembly, light |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Manufacturing, light |
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P |
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P |
P |
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Processing, light |
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P |
P |
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Recycling facility |
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S |
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S |
S |
S |
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Industrial service |
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P |
P |
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Lodging |
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Bed and breakfast |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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P |
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Hotel/motel |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
S |
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Recreational vehicle park/campground |
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S |
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Marijuana Uses |
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Marijuana club or lounge |
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Marijuana cooperative |
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Marijuana processing |
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S |
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S |
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Marijuana production |
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S |
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S |
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Marijuana sales |
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S |
S |
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S |
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Medical |
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S |
P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Office |
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Animal clinic/veterinary |
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S |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
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Office, professional |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Parks and Open Space |
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Cemetery |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Golf course |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
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Golf driving range |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
P |
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C |
P |
P |
P |
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Parks |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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P |
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Public/Quasi-Public |
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Community facilities |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Essential public facilities |
R |
R |
R |
R |
R |
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R |
R |
R |
R |
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Public utility local distribution facility |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
P |
P |
P |
S |
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Public utility transmission facility |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Tower, wind turbine support |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
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Residential |
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Dwelling, accessory units |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Dwelling, caretaker’s residence |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Dwelling, cottage |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
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Dwelling, duplex |
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S |
P |
P |
S |
S |
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Dwelling, industrial accessory dwelling unit |
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S |
S |
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Dwelling, multifamily |
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P |
P |
P |
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Dwelling, single-family |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Dwelling, townhouse |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Manufactured home park |
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S |
S |
S |
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Retail Sales and Service |
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P |
P |
S |
P |
P |
S |
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Transportation |
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Airstrip, private |
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P |
P |
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Battery charging stations |
S |
S |
S |
S |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Electric vehicle infrastructure |
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P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
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Heliport |
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P |
P |
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Helistop |
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C |
C |
P |
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Parking facility – controlled access |
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P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Railroad yard, repair shop and roundhouse |
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P |
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Transit center |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Vehicle Services |
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Automobile impound yard |
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P |
P |
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Automobile/taxi rental |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Automobile parts, accessories and tires |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Automobile/truck/RV/ |
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P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Car wash |
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P |
P |
S |
P |
P |
P |
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Farm machinery sales and repair |
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P |
P |
P |
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Fueling station |
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P |
P |
S |
P |
P |
P |
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Heavy truck and industrial vehicles sales, rental, repair and maintenance |
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P |
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Passenger vehicle, boat, and RV sales, service and repair |
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P |
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P |
P |
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Towing |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
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Truck stop |
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P |
P |
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Warehouse, Wholesale, and Freight Movement |
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Auction house |
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P |
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P |
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Auction yard (excluding livestock) |
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P |
P |
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Catalog and mail order houses |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Cold storage/food locker |
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P |
P |
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Freight forwarding |
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P |
P |
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Grain elevator |
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P |
P |
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Storage, general indoor |
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P |
P |
S |
P |
P |
P |
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Storage, general outdoor |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
P |
P |
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Storage, self-service facility |
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P |
P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Tank storage, critical material above ground |
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S |
S |
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Tank storage, critical material below ground |
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S |
S |
S |
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Tank storage, LPG above ground |
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S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
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Warehouse |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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Wholesale business |
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P |
P |
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P |
P |
P |
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(Ord. 22-011 § 7 (Att. E), 2022; Ord. 21-009 § 2(A) (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 20-010 § 3, 2020; Ord. 20-009 § 6 (Att. B), 2020; Ord. 19-011 § 3, 2019; Ord. 18-012 § 3, 2018; Ord. 18-007 § 5 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 16-018 § 6 (Att. B), 2016).
* Code reviser’s note: Ordinance 22-011 was presented to council with 8 as the number of residents for community residential facilities, but the change was inadvertently omitted from the final version of the ordinance. The code presents 8 residents in accordance with council and city intent.