§ 18.14.010 — Purpose of Mixed Use Zones

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the City’s mixed-use zones, describe allowed land uses and permit requirements in mixed-use zones, identify any supplemental land use regulations applicable to mixed-use zones, and establish development standards for the same. B. The purpose of the individual mixed-use uses and the way they are applied are as follows: 1. Mixed Use – Neighborhood Commercial (MU-NC). The purpose of the MU-NC Mixed Use Neighborhood Commercial Zone is to provide land areas for the construction, use, and occupancy for pedestrian oriented developments that focus on neighborhood-serving commercial uses (e.g., coffee shops, grocery stores, retail establishments). It is the intent of this zone to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses, with residential on the upper floors and commercial on the lower floors, as well as, stand-alone uses in certain circumstances. This zone has a minimum FAR of 0.1. The allowable residential density range is 20-36 dwelling units per acre. 2. Mixed Use – Community Commercial (MU-CC). The purpose of the MU-CC Mixed Use Community Commercial Zone is to provide land areas for the construction, use, and occupancy for pedestrian- oriented developments that focus on community-serving commercial uses (e.g., grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, retail establishments). It is the intent of this zone to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses, with residential on the upper floors and commercial and office on the lower floors, as well as, stand-alone uses in certain circumstances. This zone does not have a minimum FAR. The allowable residential density range is 20-36 dwelling units per acre. 3. Mixed Use – Regional Commercial (MU-RC). The purpose of the MU-RC Mixed Use Regional Commercial Zone is to provide land areas for the construction, use, and occupancy for pedestrian- oriented developments that focus on regional-serving commercial uses (e.g., big box stores, entertainment establishments, restaurants, retail establishments). It is the intent of this zone to be located on high-traffic corridors and to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses, with residential on the upper floors and commercial and office on the lower floors. This zone has a minimum FAR of 0.2. The allowable residential density range is 37-50 dwelling units per acre. 4. 4.Mixed Use – Very High Density (MU-VHD). The purpose of the MU-VHD Mixed Use Very High Density Zone is to provide for transit- and pedestrian-oriented mixed- 5. use development comprising very high density housing in conjunction with local and regional serving commercial uses that link with existing and planned transit facilities to support and maximize transit use. This zone is intended to encourage high quality integrated development consisting of residential and commercial uses in a horizontal and or vertical arrangement to maximize open space of active and passive use and provide opportunities for place making. The allowable residential density range is 51-120 dwelling units per acre.