Chapter 17.340 — TO ZONE-TRANSIT OVERLAY

The TO zone allows a mix of moderate- to high-density residential and nonresidential uses by right, within walking distance of an existing or proposed light rail transit station, to promote transit ridership. This overlay zone is intended to promote coordinated and cohesive site planning and design that maximize transit-supportive development; to create continuity of pedestrian-oriented streetscapes and activities; and to encourage pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-rather than exclusive automobile access-to employment, services, and residences. This zone permits increased heights, densities, and intensities over the underlying zone for projects with a residential component; and encourages housing and mixed-use projects. This zone also restricts certain uses that do not support transit ridership. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. The TO zone may be applied to RMX and C-2 zoned property any portion of which is located within a one-half mile radius of an existing or proposed light rail transit (LRT) station. The one-half mile radius is measured as follows: 1. For existing stations, from the center of the station platform, as determined by the planning director, to the edge of the property closest to the station.

2. For proposed stations, from the center point of the block designated for the station to the edge of the property closest to the center of the designated block.

B. A "TO" designation appearing after a RMX or C-2 zone classification on the official zoning map means the property is subject to the requirements and restrictions set forth in this chapter in addition to those of the underlying zone, unless otherwise specified. If a conflict exists between the provisions in this chapter and other provisions of this title, the provisions of this chapter prevail. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Except as provided in section 17.340.050, uses permitted in the RMX zone outside of a TO zone are permitted in the RMX-TO zone. If this title requires the approval of a conditional use permit or other discretionary entitlement, or imposes other restrictions or requirements on the establishment of a particular use in the RMX zone outside of a TO zone, approval of the same discretionary entitlement and compliance with the same restrictions or requirements are required to establish the use within the RMX-TO zone.

B. In addition to uses permitted under subsection A, the following use is permitted in the RMX-TO zone:

1. Hotel; motel. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Except as provided in subsections B and C, and section 17.340.050, uses permitted in the C-2 zone outside of a TO zone are permitted in the C-2-TO zone. If this title requires the approval of a conditional use permit or other discretionary entitlement, or imposes other restrictions or requirements on the establishment of a particular use in the C-2 zone outside of a TO zone, approval of the same discretionary entitlement and compliance with the same restrictions or requirements are required to establish the use within the C-2-TO zone.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A, all residential uses permitted in the RMX zone are permitted in the C-2-TO zone. If this title requires the approval of a conditional use permit or other discretionary entitlement, or imposes other restrictions or requirements on the establishment of the residential use in the RMX zone, approval of the same discretionary entitlement and compliance with the same restrictions or requirements are required to establish the residential use within the C-2-TO zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Notwithstanding sections 17.340.030 and 17.340.040, and in addition to all other uses prohibited in the RMX and C-2 zones under this title, the following uses are prohibited in the RMX-TO and C-2-TO zones:

1. Amusement center, outdoor.

2. Auto - sales, storage, rental.

3. Auto service, repair.

4. Building contractor shop.

5. Cleaning plant, commercial.

6. Drive-through restaurant.

7. Equipment-rental, sales yard.

8. Manufacturing, service and repair.

9. Mini storage; locker building.

10. Plant nursery.

11. Gas station.

12. Wholesale store (greater than 6400 square feet). (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. Residential density. The minimum density is 15 dwelling units per net acre. The maximum density is established in the General Plan.

B. Nonresidential development limitations in the RMX-TO zone. Nonresidential uses may occupy a maximum of 50% of the gross square footage of each new building in the RMX-TO zone. (Ord. 2024-0017 § 52; Ord. 2021-0024 § 29; Ord. 2017-0061 § 70; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)