The intent and purpose of the commercial zone (C) is to provide areas throughout the city in which commercial facilities designed to serve a broad area with a wide range of commercial services may be located. Such zone districts will generally be located along arterial and collector streets and will buffer residential areas from traffic, noise, and pollutants. It is the objective of this chapter to achieve development which will be compatible with surrounding uses.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, structurally altered, or enlarged, nor shall any building, structure or land be used for any purpose except as provided in this chapter. The following uses shall be permitted in the commercial zone (C).
Table 17.06.020-A Uses for Commercial Zone (C)
Categories
Uses
Zone
Commercial Zone (C)
Agricultural Facilities
Agricultural uses
X
Aviaries
X
Catteries
X
Kennels
X
Stables
X
Automobile and Other Vehicle Sales
Automotive sales, leasing, or rental further than 500 ft away from SR-60
P
Automotive sales, leasing, or rental within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars (including entertainment and off-sale of alcoholic beverages)
C
Beverage lounge
C
Cafes
P
Cafeterias
P
Nightclubs (including entertainment and off-sale of alcoholic beverages)
C
Off-sale of alcoholic beverages other than beer or wine within 500 linear ft of any church, school, or park
X
Off-sale of beer and wine on the site of an automobile service station, subject to the provisions of Section 17.11.090
C
On-sale of alcoholic beverages in association with restaurants, cafés, cafeterias, and similar eating establishments, subject to the provisions of Section 17.11.100
C
Restaurants
P
Retail bakeries, all goods sold at retail, on site
P
Taverns (including entertainment and off-sale of alcoholic beverages)
C
Financial
Banks, savings and loans and other similar financial institutions
P
General Commercial Uses
Adult businesses pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.10
P
Amusement arcades
C
Billiard halls
C
Bowling establishments
C
Certain commercial activity in conjunction with, or on the site of an automobile service station, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.11
C
Commercial athletic recreation facilities (handball, racquetball)
P if no alcohol sold or consumed on site
Fortunetelling
P
Health clubs
P if no alcohol sold or consumed on site
Indoor theatres
C
Live entertainment
C
Massage establishments
C
Miniature golf courses
C
Pool halls
C
Retail businesses
P
Spas
P if no alcohol sold or consumed on site
Wholesale businesses, including warehousing and distribution
X
Medical Facilities
Ambulance services
X
Pharmacies associated with medical/dental uses
P
Dental Laboratories
P
Dental Offices
P
Medical Laboratories
P
Medical Offices
P
Professional and Office Uses
Business and professional offices
P
Business services
P
Wholesale businesses, including warehousing and distribution
X
Residential Uses
Emergency shelters
P
Hotels
C
Motels
C
Residential uses and structures except as specifically permitted by Section 17.06.030
X
Services and Equipment
Auto detail shops further than 500 ft away from SR-60
P
Auto detail shops within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Auto glass installation within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Auto overhaul or repair
C
Auto paint shops
C
Auto upholstery within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Auto upholstery and auto glass installation (all activities are to take place within a completely enclosed building with no openings other than required emergency fire exits, facing or adjacent to any residentially zoned property)
P if located more than 500 ft of SR-60
Automobile service stations (minor repair only) within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Automobile service stations (minor repairs only) further than 500 ft away from SR-60
P
Automotive repair facilities, including body and fender shops
C
Car washes further than 500 ft away from SR-60
P
Car washes within 500 ft of SR-60
C
Engine rebuild
C
Manufacturing uses
X except where manufacturing occupies < 5% of gross floor area and all goods manufactures are sold at retail, on suite
Public utility facilities
P
Other
Accessory buildings and uses normally associated with any permitted use
P
Any other use not specifically permitted or prohibited, which is determined to be compatible with the permitted uses of the commercial zone
C
Any use listed as a conditional use in this table, except that hotels, public utility facilities and on-sale of alcoholic beverages in association with restaurants, cafés, cafeterias, and similar eating establishments shall be permitted with a conditional use permit.
X if adjacent to or across from public/private street from a residential zone district
Any use when such use is determined to be hazardous in nature, either by virtue of activity or product, or through the emission of noise, pollutants, or hazardous effluent
X
Gateway signs, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.15
S
Metal buildings as defined in Section 17.11.070
X
On-site advertising in accordance with Chapter 17.15
P
Personal services
P
P = Permitted as a Principal Use
C = Permitted as a Conditional Use
S = Permitted as a Secondary Use
X = Prohibited Use
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
Each residential use and structure legally existing as of January 1, 1980, is a permitted use in the commercial zone.
A. 
Residential uses and structures as set forth in this chapter are defined herein as single-family residential dwellings, two-family dwellings, three-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, and mobile homes or trailers designed and used for residential occupancy located within a mobile home park legally established prior to January 1, 1980. Each such mobile home park legally established prior to January 1, 1980, shall comply with the provisions of Section 17.11.080.
B. 
The development standards set forth in this Chapter shall apply to each residential dwelling permitted by this section, except townhouses and condominiums.
C. 
The development standards set forth in Section 17.11.130 of this Code shall apply to each townhouse and condominium permitted by this section.
D. 
The development standards set forth in the applicable sections of Chapter 17.11 that are applicable to mobile home sites and structures shall apply to each mobile home and trailer permitted by this section.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
The following standards shall apply to uses within the commercial zone (C) provided that automobile service stations, public utility facilities, public and quasi-public buildings and facilities and drive-through and walkup restaurants, and buildings constructed adjacent to or directly across a public or private street from a residentially zoned district shall be subject to development standards contained in Chapter 17.11 of these regulations; and provided further, that any lot or parcel which is substandard in width, depth, or area and was legally recorded as a separate lot as of July 1, 1988, may be used for any use permitted by the commercial zone district regulations. Notwithstanding the above, residential uses and structures permitted by Section 17.14.030 shall be subject to development standards contained therein.
Table 17.06.040-A Development Standards for Commercial Zone (C)
Zone
Commercial Zone (C)
Minimum lot area
No minimum
Maximum building coverage
50%
Minimum lot width
No minimum
Minimum lot depth
No minimum
Maximum building height (adjacent to residential zone)
28 ft
Maximum building height (not adjacent to residential zone)
No maximum
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
Table 17.06.050-A Minimum Yard Standards for Commercial Zone (C)
Zone
Commercial Zone (C)
Front yard
10 ft
Side yard (interior or key lot)
No requirements, except a 10 ft yard when abutting/across from a residential zone
Side yard (corner or reversed corner lot)
10 ft
Rear yard
No requirements, except a 10 ft yard when abutting/across from a residential zone
Through lot
Maintain the required front yard setback on each frontage required by the zone in which the lot is located
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
A minimum of five percent of the total area devoted to parking shall be landscaped as well as all other areas not designated for parking, structures, or pedestrian walkways. Landscaping shall consist of grass, ground cover, or other plant materials and shall include an accepted automatic irrigation system (sprinklers, bubblers, or diffuser heads) or hose bibs not over fifty feet from any portion of a planted area and all landscaping shall be contained within six-inch concrete or eight-inch masonry curbing.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
A. 
A solid masonry wall eight feet in height shall be constructed and maintained along any side or rear property line which adjoins a residential zone, school, church or park, except that the wall shall not exceed forty-two inches in height when it adjoins the front setback of the adjacent residential property, except that the fence may be increased to a height of six feet if the increase in height consists of wrought iron, chain link or other "see-through" material and the design is approved by the director of planning and community development.
B. 
Any fence or wall located in the front of any building must be located to the rear of the required setback. No fence or wall in the front of any building may exceed forty-two inches in height if constructed of solid or sight obscuring materials but may be increased to a total height of six feet if wrought iron, chain link or other "see-through" materials are used, and the design is approved by the director of planning and community development.
C. 
Corner or Reversed Corner Lot. On property at any corner formed by intersecting streets it shall be prohibited to construct, install, or maintain any fence, hedge or wall or any other obstruction to view higher than forty inches above the reference point located at either:
1. 
The point of intersection with the prolongation of the curb lines; or
2. 
The point of intersection of the prolongation of the edge of the paved roadway when curb lines do not exist.
D. 
Within the triangular area between the curb or edge of the paved roadway lines and a diagonal line joining points on the curb or edge of paved roadway lines forty feet from the point of their intersection, or in the case of rounded corners, the triangular area included between the reference point and the curb line or edge of paved roadway line forty feet from the point of their intersection (see Figure 17.05.080-A).
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
Except as permitted by Section 17.06.100, all business operations in the commercial zone must be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building. However, automobile, and light truck sales, automobile service stations, outdoor dining, and other businesses which, by their nature, require operations outside of a building may be conducted outside of a building. Also, certain ancillary operations, such as the immediate loading and unloading of merchandise and supplies, routine property and building maintenance and permitted advertising may be conducted out of doors. Non-spoilable trash and/or recyclable material may be temporarily stored in approved and permitted trash enclosure area(s) for not more than seven days.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
Businesses selling merchandise at retail may display sale or promotional items outdoors subject to the following regulations
A. 
The merchandise must be displayed on the same lot as the principal location of the business.
B. 
The area occupied by the outside display of merchandise shall not exceed an area greater than the gross square footage of the principal building on the lot multiplied by a factor of 0.025. The maximum permissible area occupied by outdoor display of merchandise shall be five hundred square feet.
C. 
The displayed merchandise must be grouped into a single area and visible from the public street. The displayed merchandise shall not block, or diminish the public view of, or physical access to, any other business or use.
D. 
The merchandise may not be displayed on, or over, any public right-of-way and may not be located within ten linear feet of any public right-of-way.
E. 
The displayed merchandise may not be in, or encroach into, any required yard or setback, or unpaved area.
F. 
The displayed merchandise must not be in, or encroach into, any designated driveway, required parking space, or designated fire lane.
G. 
The displayed merchandise may not block any doorway, designated private pedestrian walkway or access for the handicapped.
H. 
The merchandise may not be displayed on top of any portion of any building, hung from, or affixed to building walls, rafters, or eaves. Nor may any merchandise be hung from, or affixed to, any fence or wall or inflatable device.
I. 
The outdoor display of merchandise shall be subject to all applicable health, safety, and fire codes.
J. 
The outdoor display of merchandise for sale, is in and of itself, a form of advertising and no additional signage shall be permitted for the displayed merchandise except price signs measuring no larger than three inches by five inches may be affixed to the items displayed for sale.
K. 
The outdoor display of merchandise shall be subject to an outdoor display site plan review and approval by the planning commission and said approval shall be subject to conditions, if any, that may be imposed by the planning commission as needed to mitigate any potential negative effects created by the proposed outdoor display, and the planning commission shall deny the application if the planning commission finds that the outdoor display would be detrimental to persons or properties in the immediate vicinity of the subject property or to the city in general. The planning commission may revoke any approval for cause.
L. 
Application for an outdoor display site plan approval shall be made on application forms supplied by the city and pursuant to the instructions provided by the city. At the time of submittal, applicant shall pay an application fee in the same amount as the application fees established for development site plan review.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
Exterior lighting facilities shall be arranged in a manner that will not provide a direct glare or create hazardous interference with highways and neighboring properties.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
There shall be sufficient refuse enclosures provided to serve each development. Each enclosure shall have minimum interior dimensions of five feet by seven feet and shall be constructed of wood, masonry, block, or a combination of such materials and shall be designed to be compatible with the principal structure or structures on the site. The number, placement and design of such enclosures shall be determined during review of the proposed development.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
No building permit shall be issued for any lot or parcel of land unless said lot or parcel has frontage on a dedicated and improved public street or on a private street conforming to street standards established by the city.
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)
A. 
No parking, whether the provision of required parking spaces or other parking, including the storage of trucks or other similar types of equipment shall be permitted on unpaved areas.
B. 
All loading docks and doors facing a public or private street shall be in such a manner that all truck maneuvering shall take place on-site.
C. 
All drive approaches shall be so designed as to preclude direct access to a loading door or loading dock from a public or private street whenever possible.
D. 
No vehicle maintenance or repair, other than that permitted by Section 17.06.020 shall take place on any lot in the commercial zone (C).
(Ord. 1271, 4/23/2024)