Chapter 17.69 — CZ-HS COASTAL ZONE HIGHWAY SERVICE DISTRICT

Note: Editor's note—Ord. of 2-22-2011(1), adopted February 22, 2011, repealed the former Chapter 17.69, §§ 17.69.010—17.69.070, and enacted a new Chapter 17.69 as set out herein. The former Chapter 17.69 pertained to similar subject matter. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.

• A. The coastal zone highway service district is intended for application to areas along the major highway entrance to the city adjacent to the harbor to provide a transition between harbor services and conveniences to visitors traveling the highway. It is intended that this area be developed to the highest quality to make a positive impression upon those visiting the community, while providing for transitional businesses and convenient services to the traveler.

• B. No land, building or structure shall be used, nor shall any building or structure be constructed, erected, altered, added to, enlarged or moved for any purpose or in any manner except in compliance with these regulations.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The principal permitted use in the CZ-HS coastal zone highway service district is a highway services use which includes:

• A. Visitor-serving facilities such as: hotels and motels, indoor and outdoor eating and drinking places (including drive-thru services), grocery shops, liquor stores, or indoor specialty shops such as gifts, art, antiques, pawn or collectibles;

• B. Transportation services such as gas stations, auto repair or public transportation stops;

• C. Indoor recreation and entertainment facilities such as specialty attractions, theatres, and sports activities including equipment rentals and sales;

• D. One residential unit for the owner or manager of an existing on-site permitted use; and

• E. Visitor oriented public recreation facilities such as public parks, trails, rest areas and parking lots. (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The following uses may be permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit:

• A. New timeshare resort hotels which provide at least one recreational facility (pool, court, playground, picnic area, trail, etc.) to which the general public has access.

• B. Recreational Vehicle Parks, not including mobile home or manufactured home spaces, excepting one unit for a manager.

• C. Fishing and visitor service support activities which are indoors such as ice manufacturing, fish processing, equipment and boat services, or interior storage facilities.

• D. Car, boat or other vehicle washing facilities.

• E. Public utility pumping stations, power stations, equipment buildings and installations, drainage ways, storage tanks and transmission lines found by the planning commission to be necessary for the public health, safety or welfare and designed to minimize any visual, hearing and/or air quality impacts.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

The following uses are prohibited in the CZ-HS district:

• A. Truck and heavy equipment repair shops.

• B. Any manufacturing use not specifically defined herein.

• C. Outdoor recreation or entertainment facilities which generate excessive noise, dust or glare.

• D. Communication and television towers.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

In the HS district the height of buildings and the maximum dimensions of yards and lots shall be as follows:

• A. Height. Maximum building height shall be thirty-five feet.

• B. Yards and Areas.

  1. Front Yard. A minimum of thirty-five foot setback for all structures; front yards may be used for off-street parking complying with the parking section of this title;

  2. Side Yards. None required for interior lot lines. The street side of corner and reverse corner lots shall have a side yard equal to one-half the required front yard.

  3. Rear Yards. Minimum five feet.

  4. Lot Area. No minimum.

  5. Lot Coverage. Site coverage for the total building square footage shall not exceed fifty percent of the size of the lot. Parking areas shall not be counted as building square footage. Residential units which are on the ground floor (existing or new) shall be counted, however residential units above the ground floor shall not be counted in the square footage.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

Editor's note —Ord. of 2-22-2011(1), adopted February 22, 2011, repealed § 17.69.040, which pertained to building placement. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.

• A. Parking. See Chapter 17.76 for parking requirements.

• B. Fencing. See Chapter 17.75 for fencing requirements.

• C. Signs. See Chapter 17.74 for sign requirements. (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

• A. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building except for such uses as gasoline service stations and other enterprises customarily conducted in the open. Outdoor uses shall be subject to the provision of landscaping and/or solid screen fencing relative to the type of use. Material and equipment storage and automobiles awaiting service overnight or longer shall be confined behind a six-foot solid wall or fence.

• B. There shall be no display of goods outside of the structure except for those uses customarily conducted in the open.

• C. Accessory uses shall be permitted only to the extent necessary to the limited uses permitted under this part.

• D. For new development, where required the front yard setback and the side yards and rear yards shall be landscaped by an area of no less than five feet in width along property lines and along street frontages, except for entrances and exit driveways. Said landscaped areas shall be planted and well maintained in good condition.

• E. All exterior lighting shall be shielded and directed downward on the property to prevent upward glare and glare at adjacent properties.

• F. The above highway service uses shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke, noise vibration, or other similar causes beyond the level of the ordinary neighborhood retail establishment.

• (Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))

All uses permitted in the HS district shall be subject to approval of a site plan and architectural review. Procedures for such submittal and approval will be found under Chapter 17.79 .

(Ord. of 2-22-2011(1))