Title 17C Land Use Standards
Chapter 17C.120 Commercial Zones
Section 17C.120.010 Purpose
- The commercial zoning categories implement the commercial goals and policies and land use plan map designations of the comprehensive plan. The zones are for areas of the City designated by the comprehensive plan for office and commercial uses. The differences in the zoning categories reflect the diversity of commercial areas in the City. The zones are distinguished by the uses allowed and the intensity of development allowed. Some of the zones encourage commercial areas that support surrounding residential areas, while other zones provide commercial areas that support a community or regional market. A wide range of uses is allowed in each zone. Limits on the intensity of uses and the development standards promote the desired character for the commercial area. The development standards are designed to allow a large degree of development flexibility within parameters that support the intent of the specific zone. The standards are intended to provide certainty to property owners, developers and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed in the various zoning categories.
- The commercial zones listed in this chapter are separate from the downtown zones and the center and corridor “CC” zones. The downtown zoning standards are located in chapter 17C.124 SMC. The CC zoning standards are located in chapter 17C.122 SMC.
Date Passed: Monday, December 14, 2009
Effective Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ordinance C34530 Section 11
Section 17C.120.010 Purpose
- The commercial zoning categories implement the commercial goals and policies and land use plan map designations of the comprehensive plan. The zones are for areas of the City designated by the comprehensive plan for office and commercial uses. The differences in the zoning categories reflect the diversity of commercial areas in the City. The zones are distinguished by the uses allowed and the intensity of development allowed. Some of the zones encourage commercial areas that support surrounding residential areas, while other zones provide commercial areas that support a community or regional market. A wide range of uses is allowed in each zone. Limits on the intensity of uses and the development standards promote the desired character for the commercial area. The development standards are designed to allow a large degree of development flexibility within parameters that support the intent of the specific zone. The standards are intended to provide certainty to property owners, developers and neighbors about the limits of what is allowed in the various zoning categories.
- The commercial zones listed in this chapter are separate from the downtown zones and the center and corridor “CC” zones. The downtown zoning standards are located in chapter 17C.124 SMC. The CC zoning standards are located in chapter 17C.122 SMC.
Date Passed: Monday, December 14, 2009
Effective Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ordinance C34530 Section 11
