Chapter 17.75 — LAND USE REGULATIONS

Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Title. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Title identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

• (A) Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions). For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, and tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC § 17.24.040 (Determination on unlisted uses).

• (B) Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

• (C) Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

  • (1) Permitted (P). A land use shown with a "P" indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

  • (2) Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an "A" indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

  • (3) Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with "MUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a minor use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

  • (4) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with "CUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

• (5) Not Permitted (–). A land use shown with a "–" is not allowed in the applicable zone.

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• (6) Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "T" indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

• (7) Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "TUP" indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a temporary use permit pursuant to PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

The land use permissions, as established in Table 17.75.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones), shall be applicable to all new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominantly permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the "Specific Use Regulations" column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing – – – –
Aerospace Services – – – –
Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses
Agricultural Support, Sales, – – – –
Service, and Storage
Animal Husbandry and – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Production (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Domestic (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Exotic (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Horses (Animal Keeping)
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Livestock (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Poultry and Beekeeping (Animal Keeping)
Aquaculture – – – –
Crop Production – – – –
Farmstands – – – –
Garden/Greenhouse, Private – – – –
Horticultural Production – – – –
Kennels, Private/Hobby – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
(Animal Keeping)
Stable/Equestrian Facility, – CUP – CUP
Commercial/Public
Stable/Equestrian Facility, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89
Hobby/Private (Animal Keeping)
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Fueling Station – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
(Fueling station/vehicle
and equipment services
and repair).
Travel Center – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
(Fueling station/vehicle
and equipment services
and repair).
Vehicle and Equipment – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
Services and Repair, Major (Fueling station/vehicle
and equipment services
and repair).
Vehicle and Equipment – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
Services and Repair, Minor (Fueling station/vehicle
and equipment services
and repair).
Vehicle Rental – – – –
Vehicle Sales, New – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
(Fueling station/vehicle
and equipment services
and repair).
Vehicle Sales, Used – – – –
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Vehicle Sales and Rental, – – – – See PMC § 17.92.070
Large Vehicles and (Fueling station/vehicle
Equipment and equipment services
and repair).
Vehicle Towing/Impounding – – – – See PMC § 17.93.040
(Vehicle towing/
impounding)
Vehicle Washing and – – – – See PMC § 17.92.180
Detailing (Vehicle washing and
detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/ – – – – See PMC § 17.93.030
Dismantling (Salvage yards)
Eating and Drinking Establishments and Entertainment Uses
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge – – – – See PMC § 17.92.020
(Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/ MUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.020
Microdistillery (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Cafe/Bakery P P P –
Cinema/Theater/Performing P P P –
Arts Center
Live Entertainment as A A A –
Accessory Use, Indoor
(Accessory)
Live Entertainment as A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as
Accessory Use, Outdoor an accessory use require
(Accessory) an MUP. Sporadic events
require a TUP (See PMC
§ 17.98.020 (Temporary
uses)).
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A A See PMC § 17.92.100
(Outdoor dining)
Outdoor Entertainment A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P P See PMC § 17.92.020
(Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and P P P P
Take-Out
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Restaurant, Drive-Through – – – – See PMC § 17.92.050
(Drive-through restaurants
and drive-through
services)
Film, Research and Development
Film Production and Post – – – –
Production
Research and Development – – – –
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/ – – – –
Makers Space
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – – – – –
without tasting room or >
10,000 sf
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – – – – – See PMC § 17.92.020
with tasting room and (Alcoholic beverage
<10,000 sf establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking – – – – See PMC § 17.93.010
(Primary) (Commercial vehicle
parking as primary use)
Construction and Materials – – – –
Yards
Food or Beverage – – – –
Manufacturing
Hazardous Materials Facility – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.96
(Hazardous Materials
Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, – – – –
Wholesaling, and Distribution
Manufacturing, Outdoors – – – –
Manufacturing/Processing, – – – –
Light
Manufacturing/Processing, – – –
Heavy
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Mining/Resource Extraction – – – – See PMC § 17.67.120
(Mining and quarry
special standards) and
PMC Chapter 17.102
(Surface Mining and
Reclamation)
Ministorage Warehousing or – – – – See PMC § 17.93.020
Facility (Ministorage warehousing
or facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) A A A A See PMC § 17.92.120
(Outdoor storage (primary
and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary) – – – – See PMC § 17.92.120
(Outdoor storage (primary
and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours,
allowed by right (T). If
over 72 hours, a TUP is
required per PMC
§ 17.26.100 (Temporary
use and special event
permits). See also PMC
§ 17.98.020 (Temporary
uses).
Salvage Yards – – – – See PMC § 17.93.030
(Salvage yards)
Temporary Structures or A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC § 17.98.020
Storage Facilities (Temporary (Temporary uses)
and Accessory)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast – – – –
Lodging – Extended Stay – – – –
Lodging – Hotels – – – –
Lodging – Motels – – – –
Lodging – Timeshares – – – –
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government P – – –
Cultural Institutions P – – –
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Hospital CUP – – –
Public Service Facility P – – –
Social Service Facilities P – – – See PMC § 17.94.040
(Social service facilities
with congregate meal
facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted – P P P
Athletic Fields, Lighted – MUP MUP CUP See PMC § 17.86.030
(Outdoor lighting)
Campground – MUP – MUP
Cemeteries, Crematories, or CUP CUP – –
Mausoleums
College/University MUP – CUP –
Commercial Recreation and – CUP – –
Sports, Indoor
Commercial Recreation and – CUP – – See PMC § 17.94.030
Sports, Outdoor (Golf courses)
Community Assembly, ≤ MUP MUP MUP – See PMC § 17.94.010
5,000 sf (gross sf) (Community assembly
uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 MUP MUP MUP – See PMC § 17.94.010
sf – 12,000 sf (gross sf) (Community assembly
uses)
Community Assembly, > MUP MUP MUP – See PMC § 17.94.010
12,000 sf (gross sf) (Community assembly
uses)
Family Day Care Center P P P – See PMC § 17.92.060
(Family day care center)
Instructional Services, ≤ MUP MUP MUP –
5,000 sf
Instructional Services, > MUP MUP MUP –
5,001 sf
Open Space, Natural P P P P
Parks and Recreation P P P P See PMC § 17.94.030
Facilities (Golf courses)
Retreat Center – CUP CUP CUP
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Recreational Vehicle (RV) – CUP CUP CUP
Park
Schools, Public or Private CUP – CUP –
(TK-12)
Tutoring Facilities MUP – MUP –
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ MUP – MUP –
10,000 sf
Vocational/Trade School, > CUP – CUP –
10,001 sf
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit – – – – See PMC § 17.91.010
(ADU) and Junior Accessory (Accessory dwelling unit
Dwelling Unit (JADU) and junior accessory
dwelling unit standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing – – – –
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) A – A – See PMC § 17.91.030
(Caretaker's units
(accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home – – – –
Cottage Food Operation – – – –
Cottage Industry – – – – See PMC § 17.91.040
(Cottage food operation)
Emergency Shelters MUP – – – See PMC § 17.94.020
(Emergency shelters)
Group Residential Home CUP – – –
Home Occupation – – – –
Live/Work – – – –
Model Home (on-site) – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020
(Temporary uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home – – – – See PMC § 17.91.050
Park (Manufactured/mobile
home parks) and
17.91.060 (Manufactured/
mobile home park
Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, – – – –
Small
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Residential Care Facilities, – – – – See PMC § 17.91.070
Large (Residential care facilities,
large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, – – – –
Attached
Single-Family Dwelling, – – – –
Detached
Two-Family Dwelling/ – – – –
Duplex
Multifamily Dwelling, – – – –
Triplex/Quadplex
Multifamily Residential, – – – –
Greater Than or Equal to
Five Units
Manufactured/Mobile – – – –
Home
Single-Room Occupancy CUP – – –
Sober Living Home CUP – – – See PMC § 17.91.080
(Sober living home)
Supportive Housing CUP – – –
Transitional Housing CUP – – –
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020
(Temporary uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business – – – – See PMC § 17.92.010
(Adult-oriented
businesses)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment – – – – See PMC § 17.91.020
Facility, Large (Alcohol and drug
treatment facility)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment – – – –
Facility, Small
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale – – – – See PMC § 17.92.020
(Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Animal Sales and Services – – – –
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Auction Sales, Outdoor – – – –
Auction Sales, Indoor – – – –
ATM (Accessory Use) – – – –
Bail Bonds – – – –
Banks, Financial, Savings and – – – –
Loan Institutions
Building Materials Sales and – – – –
Services
Business to Business Support – – – –
Services
Check-Cashing Businesses – – – –
Convenience Market – – – – See PMC § 17.92.030
(Convenience markets)
and PMC § 17.92.020
(Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Drive-Through Services – – – – See PMC § 17.92.050
(Accessory) (Drive-through restaurants
and drive-through
services)
Farmers' Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP – See PMC § 17.98.020
(Temporary uses)
Food Preparation, – – – –
Commercial
Fortunetelling, Palm and – – – –
Card Reading
Funeral Homes and CUP – – –
Mortuaries
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf MUP – – –
General Retail 5,000 sf – MUP – – –
25,000
General Retail/Superstore > CUP – – –
25,000
Grocery Store CUP CUP – –
Kennels/Boarding, – – – – See PMC § 17.92.080
Commercial (Kennels/boarding,
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending1 A A A A
Laundromat – – – –
Massage Establishment, – – – – See PMC § 17.92.090
Accessory (Accessory) (Massage establishment
(accessory))
Massage Establishment, – – – –
Stand-Alone
Medical Services, Extended – – – –
Care
Medical Services, Medical/ – – – –
Dental/Holistic/Clinic
Medical Services, Urgent – – – –
Care
Microblading/Permanent – – – –
Makeup
Neighborhood Market CUP CUP – –
Nursery/Garden Center – – – –
Office, Processing – – – –
Office, Professional/ – – – –
Administrative
Office, Service – – – –
Outdoor Display – – – – See PMC § 17.92.110
(Outdoor display)
Pawnshop – – – – See PMC § 17.92.130
(Pawnshops)
Personal Services – – – –
Pet Daycare – – – – See PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet
daycare)
Resale/Consignment/Thrift – – – –
Shop
Smoking Lounge – – – –
Smoke Shop – – – – See PMC § 17.92.150
(Smoke shop)
Swap Meet, Indoor – – – –
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Swap Meet, Outdoor – – TUP – Outdoor swap meets
require a TUP per PMC
§ 17.98.020 (Temporary
uses)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing – – – – See PMC § 17.92.170
(Tattoo/body art/piercing
establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020
Office (Temporary) (Temporary uses))
Veterinary Hospitals – – – – See PMC § 17.92.190
(Veterinary hospitals)
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports CUP – – –
Collocated Small Wind – – – – See PMC § 17.99.010
Energy Systems (CSWES) (Collocated small wind
(Accessory) energy systems)
Communication/Wireless CUP CUP CUP – See PMC § 17.95.010
Telecommunications (Communication/wireless
Facilities, Major telecommunications
facilities)
Communication/Wireless MUP MUP MUP – See PMC § 17.95.010
Telecommunications (Communication/wireless
Facilities, Minor telecommunications
facilities)
Communication, Facilities MUP MUP MUP –
Within Buildings
Freight/Trucking Facility – – – –
Light Fleet-Based Services – – – –
Parking Lots and Structures P A A A
Passenger Transportation CUP CUP CUP –
Facilities
Recycling Collection Facility, – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97
Large (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, MUP – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97
Small (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97
Facility, Heavy (Recycling Facilities)
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Table 17.75.020-1. Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Recycling Processing – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97
Facility, Light (Recycling Facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97
(Recycling Facilities)
Sanitary Landfills CUP – – – See PMC § 17.98.010
(Sanitary landfills)
Small Residential Wind – – – – See PMC § 17.99.020
Generator Systems (SRWGS) (Small residential wind
(Accessory) generator systems)
Solar Energy System – – – – See PMC § 17.99.030
(Primary) (Solar energy system
(primary))
Utilities, Major CUP CUP CUP –
Utilities, Minor P P P P
Utility Yard P – – –
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Notes:

1. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1627 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023)

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