§ 17.28.100. OC Office Conversion Overlay District

A.

Purpose. The purpose of the OC overlay is to allow for the creation of zoning districts in which structures of historic significance can be converted to office uses.

B.

Applicability. The OC overlay shall apply to the areas designated on the official zoning map of the City, and shall be combined with the underlying base district for the area.

C.

Allowable land uses. All land uses in the base zoning district that are permitted or conditionally permitted are allowed in the OC overlay district except that the reuse of historic structures shall be limited to those uses included under the definition of Offices - Administrative Business Professional in Article 8 (Glossary of Specialized Terms and Land Use Types).

D.

Permit requirements. Minor Conditional Use Permit approval, in compliance with Section 17.61.050, shall be required to authorize the reuse of a structure in compliance with this section.

E.

Conditions of approval. In granting a Minor Conditional Use Permit approval, the review authority, at a minimum, shall adopt the following conditions of approval.

1.

Any modifications to the exterior of the structure shall be subject to review and approval in accordance with category 1 review procedures outlined in Section 17.62.090.E.1.

2.

The hours of operation of any business shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. through 8 p.m.

3.

Each structure may have one sign, not to exceed eight square feet in size. The sign may be freestanding or located on a structure's wall, and shall not exceed a height of four feet measured from existing grade. Any freestanding signs shall be located within five feet of the structure. The design and materials of any sign shall be compatible with the structure.

4.

Exterior lighting shall be designed to confine emitted light to the property, and the light source shall be visually screened from surrounding properties and streets in compliance with Section 17.30.080 (Lighting).

5.

Any structure over 3,000 square feet in size shall provide one residential unit on the premises. Any bungalow court must retain one bungalow as a residential unit.

6.

If a proposed use displaces residential households or tenants, the applicant shall comply with Municipal Code Sections 16.46.050 and 16.46.060 relating to relocation financial assistance.

F.

Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 17.36 (Parking and Loading) except as follows:

1.

A minimum of 2.5 parking spaces shall be provided for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

2.

Parking shall not be allowed in the front setback or corner side yard setback.

3.

No loading space shall be required.

G.

Expansion. The expansion of a use approved in compliance with this section shall comply with the development standards of the CO (Commercial Office) zoning district.

(Ord. 7163 § 3, 2009)