Dimensional standards
Height & bulk
- Minimum landscaping
- 15%
Extracted standards
85 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Noise
- Maximum noise level at property line65 dBA
Uses which generate noise by the nature of their function and/or processes shall be required to demonstrate that the noise levels emitted from the use shall not exceed 65 dBA at any property line which abuts a residential zone, residential use, or other noise-sensitive use.
Other
- Asphalt paving minimum thickness2 in
Asphalt surfacing, rolled to a smooth, hard surface having a minimum thickness of 2 inches after compaction, and laid over a base of crushed rock, gravel or other similar material compacted to a minimum thickness of 4 inches.
- Concrete paving minimum thickness3.5 in
Concrete surfacing to a minimum thickness of 3½ inches with expansion joints as necessary.
- Corrugated metal buildings prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
The use of corrugated metal buildings is prohibited in this zone.
- Driveway stacking for drive-through facilities7 cars
Access to drive-through facilities shall have a sufficient depth to provide vehicle stacking for not less than 7 automobiles at a depth of 24 feet per automobile per drive-through facility.
- Electric vehicle charging station percentage of parking spaces2 pct
New commercial, industrial, and other uses with the building or land area, capacity, or numbers of employees listed herein shall provide the electrical service capacity necessary and all conduits and related equipment necessary to ultimately serve 2% of the total parking spaces with EVCSs.
- Minimum landscaped area as percentage of lot areaMinimum lot areaThe smallest parcel on which the district allows anything to be built. after building15 pct
For all lots, not less than 15% of the lot area remaining after the area to be covered by building has been subtracted from the total lot area, shall be landscaped.
- Maximum buffering wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
A masonry wall of not less than 5 nor greater than 6 feet in height shall be provided at the property line where the activities of a commercial use are anticipated to be incompatible.
- Maximum outside storage wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Any outdoor area used for storage shall be completely enclosed by a solid masonry wall and sight-obscuring gate (chain link with slats is not acceptable), not less than 5 feet nor more than 6 feet in height.
- Minimum buffering wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
A masonry wall of not less than 5 nor greater than 6 feet in height shall be provided at the property line where the activities of a commercial use are anticipated to be incompatible.
- Minimum outside storage wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
Any outdoor area used for storage shall be completely enclosed by a solid masonry wall and sight-obscuring gate (chain link with slats is not acceptable), not less than 5 feet nor more than 6 feet in height.
- Outside storage distance from front property line50 ft
Outside storage is permitted on the rear of a lot or parcel of land in the C zone when the storage area is paved and such storage is strictly incidental to the permitted use existing in a building on the front portion of the same lot or parcel of land and provided no storage is higher than the enclosure surrounding it nor nearer than 50 feet to the front property line.
- Minimum refuse storage length18 ft
but not less than 6 feet in width nor less than 18 feet in length
- Minimum refuse storage width6 ft
but not less than 6 feet in width nor less than 18 feet in length
- Refuse/recycling storage area ratio20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. per 1000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Commercial, industrial and institutional uses shall have on the same lot or parcel a refuse/recycling storage area at a ratio of 20 square feet of refuse/recycling storage area for each 1,000 square feet or portion thereof of net floor area of the facility, but not less than 6 feet in width nor less than 18 feet in length (exterior dimension).
- Minimum refuse storage wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.5 ft
Such storage areas shall be enclosed on 3 sides by a minimum 5-foot-high reinforced masonry or concrete wall with a sight-obscuring gate of noncombustible materials.
- Screening of rooftop equipment
All rooftop mechanical equipment, ducts, tanks, satellite antennae, etc., shall be enclosed or otherwise screened from view from all sides of the building.
- Shade tree coverage in parking lots50 pct
All parking lots shall be landscaped with shade trees to achieve 50% coverage at maturity.
- Shower facilities for large buildings
Freestanding buildings not within a shopping center or other commercial center which have a gross floor area of 50,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet shall provide one shower for each gender and 0.5 clothing lockers for each required bicycle parking space.
- Tree size requirements
At least 10% of all trees installed shall be from a 24-inch box or larger and shall be placed to ameliorate the effect of large, windowless building walls and to emphasize focal points within the development. No other tree shall be less than 15-gallon size.
- Truck paving minimum thickness3 in
For commercial truck parking and drive aisles, asphalt surfacing rolled to a smooth hard surface having a minimum thickness of 3 inches after compaction.
- Underground utilities required
All on-site utility services shall be underground.
Parking
- Minimum aisle width12 ft
No aisle shall be less than 12 feet in width.
- Compact parking space dimensions
No greater than 25% of the parking spaces may exhibit minimum dimensions of 8 feet in width by 18 feet in length.
The parking requirement for multi-family uses shall be consistent with Section 17.08.100 of the residential zones.
- No parking in first 10 feet of front yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.10 ft
No parking shall occur in the first 10 feet of a required front or street side yard.
- Parking determination
For all uses, the developer, property owner, or authorized agent shall determine the number of parking spaces sufficient for the proposed use, and shall provide justification acceptable to the director of community development and/or the planning commission.
- Parking space dimensions
No less than 75% of parking spaces shall exhibit dimensions of 9 feet wide by 20 feet long or 10 feet wide and 18 feet long in 90-degree parking, or 9 feet wide by 18 feet long in 45- or 60-degree parking.
- Transit proximity parking exemption
For sites located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, no parking is required, except for event centers, hotels, etc.
Signage
- Maximum building identification sign area as percentage of wall area (above 30 ft)2 pct
Such sign does not exceed 2% of the exterior wall area of the building wall on which it is mounted, excluding penthouse walls, where located more than 30 feet above ground level.
- Maximum building identification sign area (below 30 ft)6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such sign does not exceed 6 square feet in sign area where located less than 30 feet above ground level measured at the base of the building below said sign.
- Maximum bulletin sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in sign area or 100 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum bulletin sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
A freestanding sign shall not exceed 12 feet in height measured vertically from the base of the sign.
- Maximum civic organization sign area50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such signs shall not exceed 50 square feet in sign area or 100 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum civic organization sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Such signs shall not exceed 12 feet in height measured vertically from the base of the sign.
- Maximum community identification sign area96 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Such signs shall not exceed 96 square feet in sign area or 192 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum community identification sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Such signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 12 feet measured vertically from the base of the sign.
- Maximum directional sign area12 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Directional and/or informational signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in sign area or 24 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum directional sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.10 ft
Freestanding directional and/or informational signs shall not exceed 10 feet in height measured from the base of the sign.
- Maximum directional sign total area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Directional and/or informational signs shall not exceed 12 square feet in sign area or 24 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum separation between faces of double-faced sign36 in
The distance between the faces of any double-faced sign, other than a 'V' shaped projecting sign, shall not exceed 36 inches.
- Maximum freestanding sign area (other)150 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
On all other lots or parcels, 150 square feet total sign area.
- Maximum freestanding sign area (residential adjacent)50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
On lots or parcels where the street frontage abuts or is directly across a local or collector street from residentially zoned property, 50 square feet total sign area.
- Maximum freestanding sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Monument and post signs shall not exceed a maximum height of 12 feet measured vertically from ground level at the base of the sign, or 3 feet below the roof line, whichever is least.
- Maximum fuel pricing sign area30 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign, not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area or 60 square feet in total sign area, shall be permitted for each street frontage.
- Maximum fuel pricing sign area at corner50 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
If said business is located on a corner, one sign, not to exceed 50 square feet in sign area or 100 square feet in total sign area, shall be permitted at the corner in lieu of separate signs on each of the intersecting frontages.
- Maximum fuel pricing sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. at corner12 ft
No separate freestanding sign shall exceed 12 feet in height at a corner or 5 feet in height elsewhere.
- Maximum fuel pricing sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. elsewhere5 ft
No separate freestanding sign shall exceed 12 feet in height at a corner or 5 feet in height elsewhere.
- Maximum incidental sign area per sign3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
That such signs do not exceed 3 square feet in sign area or 6 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum sum of incidental sign areas10 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
That the sum of the sign areas of all such signs does not exceed 10 square feet.
- Maximum total area of incidental signs6 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
That such signs do not exceed 3 square feet in sign area or 6 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum separation between intersecting faces of multi-faced sign12 in
The separation between the intersecting faces of any multi-faced sign shall not exceed 12 inches.
- Maximum outdoor menu sign area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign, not to exceed 24 square feet in total sign area may be permitted for each business.
- Maximum outdoor menu sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
No outdoor menu sign shall exceed a height of 6 feet.
- Maximum pylon sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Height. Maximum of 12 feet. For signs over 12 feet in height a Conditional Use Permit shall apply.
- Maximum temporary sign area (90 days or less)16 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Temporary signs which are posted or erected for 90 days or less shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area or 32 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum temporary sign area (over 90 days with permit)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Temporary signs which have obtained a permit pursuant to subsection G of this section and which are posted or erected for more than 90 days shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area or 64 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum temporary sign duration without permit90 days
No temporary sign shall be posted for more than 90 days without obtaining a sign permit pursuant to subsection G of this section.
- Maximum temporary sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Freestanding temporary signs shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
- Maximum temporary sign permit validity1 year
No sign permit for a temporary sign shall be valid for more than one year.
- Maximum temporary sign projection18 in
Where temporary signs are attached to a wall such signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall to which they are attached.
- Maximum temporary sign total area (90 days or less)32 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Temporary signs which are posted or erected for 90 days or less shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area or 32 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum temporary sign total area (over 90 days with permit)64 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Temporary signs which have obtained a permit pursuant to subsection G of this section and which are posted or erected for more than 90 days shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area or 64 square feet in total sign area.
- Maximum temporary window sign area as percentage of window area25 pct
Such signs shall not cover more than 25% of the display window area.
- Maximum temporary window sign duration10 days
Such signs may be permitted for up to 10 days in any calendar month.
- Maximum time/temperature sign area24 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign not to exceed 24 square feet in total sign area may be permitted for each street frontage, up to a maximum of 2 for each business.
- Maximum time/temperature sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
For monument or post signs: 12 feet;
- Maximum under marquee sign area3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Area permitted: Maximum of 3 square feet total sign area.
- Maximum number of under marquee signs per tenant2 count
Number permitted: a. Maximum of 2 per tenant; and b. One for each entrance.
- Maximum wall sign area per linear foot of building frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. (other)3 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. per linear ft
On all other lots or parcels a maximum of 3 square feet of wall sign area for each one linear foot of building frontage.
- Maximum wall sign area per linear foot of building frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. (abutting residential)1 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000. per linear ft
On lots or parcels abutting or directly across a local or collector street from residentially zoned property, a maximum of one square foot of wall sign area for each one linear foot of building frontage.
- Maximum wall sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. below top of wall18 in
Wall business signs shall not extend above: a. Eighteen inches below the top of the wall of a single-story building;
- Maximum wall sign projection from building wall18 in
Wall business signs shall not project more than 18 inches from the building wall to which they are attached.
- Maximum window sign area as percentage of window area25 pct
Area permitted: Maximum of 25% of the window area.
- Minimum distance of freestanding sign from lot line (other than street)50 ft
Monument and post signs shall not be located nearer than 50 feet from any lot line, other than a lot line adjoining a street.
- Minimum separation between freestanding signs on same frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.150 ft
Monument and post signs shall not be located nearer than 150 feet from any other freestanding business sign on the same frontage on the same lot, parcel of land, or within any shopping center.
- Minimum distance of pylon sign from interior side lot lines15 ft
Signs shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from interior side lot lines.
- Minimum landscaped planter area around pylon sign100 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each sign shall a minimum of 100 square feet of landscaped planter area proportionally surrounding the sign.
- Minimum separation between time/temperature signs500 ft
Such signs shall be placed not closer than 500 feet to any business already using this type of sign.
- Minimum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. of under marquee sign above sidewalk8 ft
Height above sidewalk: Shall not be less than 8 feet.
- Minimum wall sign area per building frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street.20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Each ground floor business establishment shall be permitted a minimum sign area of 20 square feet for each building frontage.
Pole signs, portable signs, projecting signs, revolving signs, roof signs, sidewalk signs, temporary signs (except as permitted), off-premises signs, signs emitting sound, etc.
- Secondary wall sign area ratio0.5 ratio
One secondary wall sign on each such side provided the sign does not exceed ½ the sign area permitted on the building frontage of said business.
- Sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. measurement
The height of all signs shall be measured from the highest point of the sign.
- Days to remove sign on vacant property30 days
Any sign located on vacant and unoccupied property... shall be removed within 30 days after the purpose for, or use utilizing such sign has been removed.
From the ordinance
The following design requirements shall be met for development in the C zone:
Parking requirements
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"general": "Determined by developer with justification",
"multi_family": "Consistent with Section 17.08.100",
"transit_adjacent": "No parking required within 1/2 mile of major transit stop, except for event centers, hotels, etc."
}