Chapter 17.355
COMMERCIAL ZONES
Sections:
17.355.060 Off-street parking and loading.
17.355.010 Purpose.
A. Neighborhood Commercial (NC). These centers are intended to provide for the quick stop shopping needs of the immediate neighborhood in which they are located. These centers should be based upon demonstrated need and shall be sized in a manner compatible with a residential setting.
B. Highway/Tourist Commercial (HTC). These centers are intended to provide for those commercial establishments which require large sites. This zone serves the shopping and service needs for large sections of the county and provides visitor services and accommodations for both destination and en route travelers.
C. Regional Commercial (RC). These centers are intended to provide for the shopping and service needs of the region. Generally these centers contain two or more major department stores along with several shops of the same kind for comparative shopping.
D. Rural Commercial (RCO). The intent and function of the rural commercial zone is to permit the location of small-scale commercial retail businesses and personal services which serve a limited service area and rural population outside established UGAs. The rural commercial zone permits small-scale retail; sales and services located along county roads on small parcels that serve the immediate rural residential population. Rural businesses, which serve the immediate rural population, may be located at crossroads of county roads, state routes, and major arterials.
E. Low-Intensity Commercial (LIC). The intent of the low-intensity commercial zoning is to promote mixed uses – retail, hotel, office, services, or attached residential in horizontal or small-scale vertical patterns – and regional commercial uses designed to maximize shoreline views and allow streamside and shoreline public access where appropriate. A new development pattern reduces impervious surfaces, promotes marine waterfront and creek restoration, promotes landscape and streetscape improvements, promotes pedestrian safety and comfort, and improves vehicular access. Mixed use development patterns will be focused west of SR 3, while regional commercial development will be focused in areas east of SR 3 along Sinclair Inlet, both areas having smaller impervious footprints interspersed by trails, parks, and habitat.
(Ord. 511 (2013) § 6 (Appx. E § 1), 2013: Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 367 (2006) § 75, 2006: Ord. 250-2000 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.020 Uses.
Uses shall be allowed in accordance with Chapter 17.381 and Table 17.381.040(B), Commercial and Mixed Use Zones use table.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 367 (2006) § 76, 2006: Ord. 292 (2002) § 7, 2002: Ord. 281 (2002) § 8, 2002: Ord. 250-2000 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.030 Height regulation.
For commercial and mixed use zones, height requirements shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.382 and Table 17.382.070, Commercial and Mixed Use Density and Dimensions Table.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 367 (2006) § 77, 2006: Ord. 250-2000 § 4 (part), 2000: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.040 Lot requirements.
For commercial and mixed use zones, lot requirements shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.382 and Table 17.382.070, Commercial and Mixed Use Density and Dimensions Table.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 367 (2006) § 78, 2006: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.050 Signs.
Signs shall be permitted according to the provisions of Chapter 17.446.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.060 Off-street parking and loading.
Off-street parking shall be provided according to the provisions of Chapter 17.435.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.070 Landscaping.
For landscaping provisions, see Chapter 17.385.
(Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)
17.355.080 Other provisions.
Additional requirements for development within the LIC zone may be included in Chapter 17.378. For other provisions, see Chapter 17.430.
(Ord. 511 (2013) § 6 (Appx. E § 2), 2013: Ord. 467 (2010) § 8 (Appx. B (part)), 2010: Ord. 247-2000 § 2 (Att. 2 (part)), 2000: Ord. 216 (1998) § 4 (part), 1998)