It is the intent of this chapter to:
A. 
Protect and preserve certain areas of land devoted to existing and future use for civic, cultural, educational and similar facilities;
B. 
Provide for the social needs of the community as those needs relate to public services, open space and institutions whether publicly or privately sponsored;
C. 
Enhance the identity and image of the community as a desirable place for human growth and development;
D. 
Provide opportunities and facilities for the various activities and needs of a diverse and dynamic population;
E. 
Provide and protect parks, open space and other natural physical assets of the community to improve the aesthetic and functional features of the community;
F. 
Provide opportunities for joint usage of facilities such as stormwater retention/detention ponds and conveyance facilities and wellfields.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
A. 
Permitted as provided in Chapter 20.11 CMC.
B. 
Other or Related Uses Permitted.
1. 
Signs. See Chapter 18.24 CMC;
2. 
Residential uses as an incidental use to the permitted use such as caretaker's quarters, or as an accessory use to institutional facilities such as housing for students, staff or faculty of colleges, hospitals and the like;
3. 
Wireless communication facilities (WCFs) are subject to the following standards:
a. 
Lot Size. The minimum lot size requirement shall be two acres.
b. 
Setbacks. WCFs shall meet the setbacks as per the underlying zoning. No wireless communication facilities site shall be closer than one hundred feet to any property line shared with residential use.
c. 
Landscaping Requirements. The site shall meet the requirements listed in Chapter 20.50 CMC.
d. 
Fencing. The wireless communication facilities site shall be fenced as per CMC § 20.50.060.
e. 
Design. Wireless communication facilities must be designed to complement surrounding structures through the use of muted paint schemes, locating the facility within or on an existing structure or similar means or stealth in nature. The WCF support structures shall be designed and placed on the site in a manner that takes maximum advantage of existing trees, mature vegetation, and structures so as to: (i) use existing site features to screen as much of the total WCF as possible from prevalent views; and/or (ii) use existing site features as a background so that the total WCF blends into the background with increased sight distances.
f. 
Lighting. No lights or signs shall be permitted on a freestanding WCF unless required by the FCC or FAA.
g. 
Other Protections. The city may require shields to protect from ice falling from towers, anti-climbing devices to prevent unauthorized persons from climbing towers, or other appurtenances necessary to protect life and property.
h. 
Removal upon Abandonment. The provider of the WCF shall provide the city with notice to the FCC of intent to cease operations and shall remove the obsolete WCF within three months from the date of said notice or when the site has been abandoned as evidenced by the discontinuance of electrical power for more than sixty days. If an abandoned WCF is not removed, the city may have it removed at the provider's expense.
i. 
Collocation. Freestanding WCFs must be designed for collocation.
j. 
Height. WCFs structures shall meet the underlying zoning height. The WCF may exceed the zoning height limit to a maximum height of one hundred fifty feet, if an engineering study is conducted demonstrating the height is needed for proper functioning of a provider's network. The study shall show the existing WCF service area and service area intended to be covered by the proposed facility.
k. 
No new freestanding WCF may be constructed within one mile of an existing freestanding WCF, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the city that the existing freestanding WCF is not available for collocation of an additional wireless communication facility, or that its specific location does not satisfy the operational requirements of the applicant.
l. 
All WCFs must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration and FCC, and any other agency of the federal government with the authority to regulate WCFs.
C. 
Conditional uses as provided in Chapter 20.67 CMC.
D. 
Similar or related permitted uses, and criteria for determination of similarity or relatedness, are as follows:
1. 
Uses similar to, or related to, those listed in subsection (A) of this section are permitted upon a finding of the community development director and/or the site plan review committee that a particular unlisted use does not conflict with the intent of this chapter or the policies of the Centralia comprehensive plan;
2. 
The criteria for such finding of similarity shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. 
The proposed use is appropriate in this area;
b. 
The development standards for permitted uses can be met by the proposed use;
c. 
The public need is served by the proposed use.
(Ord. 2346 § 14, 2015; Ord. 2445 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2020; Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
Development standards shall take into account both the environmental impact of the proposed use and the design standards of this chapter.
Permitted uses as well as similar or related uses shall comply with the standards of this land use district.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
The minimum size and shape of the site shall be appropriate to the proposed use of said site and its relationship to abutting properties and traffic patterns in the vicinity of the site.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
Height and site coverage shall be as follows:
Maximum height of buildings: fifty feet. The maximum height of a building may be increased by twenty-five feet with the approval of the planning commission. For approval, the planning commission must find the use and design compatible with neighboring structures and uses. Uninhabitable structures like a clock tower may exceed the height limit, provided such appurtenances are not intended as advertising devices, to a maximum of one hundred feet.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 2289 § 1, 2012)
A. 
If adjacent properties are in the same or in a less restrictive land use district:
1. 
Side yard minimum: fifteen feet;
2. 
Rear yard minimum: fifteen feet.
B. 
If adjacent properties are in any residential district:
1. 
Side yard minimum: twenty-five feet; provided further, that the entire twenty-five-foot depth shall be landscaped.
2. 
Rear yard minimum: twenty-five feet; provided further, that the entire twenty-five-foot depth shall be landscaped.
C. 
Setbacks from Right-of-Way.
1. 
If property fronts on a minor street or private street or drive: twenty-five feet;
2. 
If property fronts on major street: thirty-five feet.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 20.50 CMC and shall also meet the following:
A. 
The preservation or enhancement of existing native plant materials shall be the predominant characteristic of landscape treatment in this district. Where new plant materials are needed to comply with the screening or aesthetic requirements, the materials shall be of species native or complementary to or compatible with the species native to the Pacific Northwest.
B. 
Landscaping is also required in all setback areas and open space. Landscaping may consist of suitable groundcover, shrubs and trees. Suitable groundcover may be grass, ivy, bark, river rock, and the like. Natural vegetation or stands of trees existing prior to development of the site may be acceptable to meet all or part of the landscape requirements.
C. 
The perimeters of common parking areas shall be landscaped in such a way as to create a diversion between streets and parking, driveways, or streets around entrances or exits of the site.
D. 
All trees, flowers, lawns and other landscaping features shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition at all times.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)
Architectural and building materials review will be critical in this district to ensure that new or remodeled structures maintain an appearance which is highly compatible with adjoining commercial and residential areas in accordance with Chapter 20.84 CMC.
(Ord. 2209 § 2 (part), 2008)