Chapter 24.350

TOURIST – ORIENTED (TO) OVERLAY ZONE*

Sections:

• 24.350.010 Chapter Description.

• 24.350.020 Applicability.

• 24.350.030 Permitted Uses.

• 24.350.040 Height Limit.

• 24.350.050 Planned Development Permit Required.

• Cross reference: Tourism commission, ch. 2.440.

Chapter 24.350 establishes the Tourist-Oriented (“TO”) Overlay Zone in order to:

1. Provide areas where visitor-serving commercial and recreational facilities will be encouraged;

2. Limit permitted uses and development patterns to those which are compatible and harmonious with the visitor-serving nature of the area; and

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3. Recognize the need for commercial areas where a limited amount of compatible and harmonious uses, other than tourist-oriented facilities, can be located to take advantage of the beach and shoreline environment. (Code 1971, § 15.450.010)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all sites, or portions of sites, within the boundaries of an area designated by the city council pursuant to chapter 24.540 as a Tourist-Oriented Overlay Zone. Such areas may be designated as “TO” on the official zoning district map. The provisions of this chapter shall apply and be deemed enacted and effective as of December 8, 1983. (Code 1971, § 15.450.020)

Uses classified within any of the general use types set forth in chapter 24.234 as permitted in the C-1A Zone are permitted in the TO Overlay Zone, but only to the extent such uses, or combination of uses, provide the established minimum of tourist-oriented uses required by the comprehensive plan. Uses classified within residential use types set forth in chapter 24.234 as permitted in the C-1A Zone are not permitted in the TO Overlay Zone. (Code 1971, § 15.450.030)

Regardless of the number of stories comprising a building or structure, no portion of a building or other structure within the boundaries of a TO Overlay Zone shall exceed 30 feet in height, except as provided in section 24.405.030. (Code 1971, § 15.450.040)

In the TO Overlay Zone, approval of a planned development permit pursuant to chapter 24.525 is required prior to the initiation of a use on an undeveloped site or prior to any construction of new structures, or additions, repairs, or alterations to existing structures. (Code 1971, § 15.450.050)