§ 18.60.030 — Accessory Uses

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to regulate accessory uses throughout the City in a manner that ensures compatibility with the primary use and surrounding existing uses and further ensures that the accessory use is clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary use on the site. B. Objectives. The following objectives shall be satisfied in approving any accessory use: 1. The accessory use is clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary use on the site; 2. The accessory use supports and enhances the primary use on the site; 3. The accessory use does not change the character of the primary use; and 4. The accessory use is compatible with the primary uses on surrounding properties. C. Considerations. The following considerations shall be used in reviewing proposed accessory uses to help determine if they will meet the above listed objectives: 1. The type of primary use on the site and the relationship of the proposed accessory use to the primary use; 2. The size and intensity of the proposed accessory use in comparison to the primary use (with respect to floor area, sales revenue, number of employees, traffic, etc.); and 3. If the primary use is existing or proposed and if existing, for how long? D. Approval Process. 1. Application Process. An application for an accessory use shall be reviewed through one of the following processes, at the determination of the Director: a. As an addition to an allowed primary use located on the site where only Zoning Clearance and no Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit is required; b. As an addition to an allowed primary use located on the site but a Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit is required for the accessory use; c. As a major or minor modification to the existing Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit for the primary use located on the site; or d. As a new Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit for both the primary and accessory use. 2. Director Determination. The determination by the Director as to the type of permit and level of review that shall be required for an accessory use shall be based on the potential for controversy, opposition, any unresolved issues, or policy implications.