The general purpose and intent of the mixed use development and design standards are as follows:
A. 
To help implement the vision of the city of Enumclaw's comprehensive plan;
B. 
To promote development within the city's central business and general office zoning districts and the HCB mixed use overlay zone that is compatible with the historic character and pedestrian orientation of Enumclaw, encouraging and requiring commercial development that enables the safe circulation of pedestrians with minimal vehicle/pedestrian conflicts, and provides a regional design that invites the pedestrian into ground-floor commercial establishments;
C. 
To promote a distinct community and sense of place that strengthen the mixed use districts as commercial service destinations for Enumclaw's residents and visitors;
D. 
To provide clear directions to public and private decision makers regarding the city's property development expectations;
E. 
To require building design that is compatible with adopted requirements, while allowing design professionals guidance that is flexible and encourages creative solutions; and
F. 
To implement the recommendations of the city's downtown enhancement action plan.
(Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
This chapter shall apply to mixed use developments in the CB-1, CB-2, and GO zoning districts and the HCB mixed use overlay zone. The development requirements set forth in this chapter shall supersede development requirements found in EMC Titles 18 and 19.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all mixed use development and redevelopment within the identified zoning districts. The degree to which each standard applies to a development/redevelopment project shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in an effort to achieve an overall design that meets the purpose and intent of the mixed use design standards.
The graphic examples are meant to be examples, and are not the only acceptable means towards accomplishing the intent of the standards. Applicants and project designers are encouraged to consider designs, styles and techniques not pictured in the examples that fulfill the intent of the design standard.
(Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)
The requirements of the mixed use guidelines shall apply to all additions to existing structures if the addition exceeds 2,500 square feet.
(Ord. 2331 § 1 (Exh. A), 2006; Ord. 2815 § 2 (Exh. B), 2025)