§ 17.340.010 — TO zone-Purpose

17.340.010 TO zone-Purpose.

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)