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City of Bellingham Municipal Code

Title 20 LAND USE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 00 ZONING TABLES

20.00.030 - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD TABLE OF ZONING REGULATIONS

Area
Zoning
Use Qualifier
Density
Special Conditions
Prerequisite Conditions
Special Regulations

1
Industrial Light, mixed uses N/A Shoreline None Mixed uses include:
1. Manufacturing of water related goods such as:
a. Ship and boat building and repair
b. Canned and cured fish and seafoods
c. Fresh or frozen packaged fish and seafoods
2. Other uses pertaining to the storage, manufacture or construction of any product which requires or is functionally dependent upon water transport.

2A
Industrial Light N/A Shoreline None None

2B
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use Heavy

See Special Regulations N/A Shoreline See Special Regulations Heavy Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.

3
Commercial Waterfront N/A Shoreline; public access and viewpoints where appropriate Park None

4
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use* Marine N/A Shoreline See Special Regulations Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. One MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, other zoning, design and development standards.

*Mixed uses allowed only on property that does not abut the waterway or navigable portions of the waterway per the master development plan.

5
Industrial Light N/A Shoreline; street trees adjacent to high school None None

6
Public Governmental Services N/A Shoreline; historic None None

7
Commercial Planned, mixed

See Special Regulations Offices and residential uses when at ground level should not cover more than 15% of the site in Area 7 View; traffic; setback-height flexibility; utilities; shorelines Public Access See Master Development Plan for additional permitted uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, and other design and development standards.

Mixed uses include water dependent, water related, water enjoyment uses. Tourist oriented uses such as retail shops hotels, convention facilities, trade centers, restaurants, fisherman/farmers market, moorage, a marine cruise terminal, offices and residences are encouraged.
Development phasing is permitted, provided the remaining public amenities as described in Res. 69-1984 are installed prior to or concurrent with any peninsula development.
No required setback or height restrictions should be imposed.

Basic Design Parameters:
1. Uninterrupted public access shall be provided along the shoreline edge at grade except where restricted access is required for safety and navigation.

2. The overall development plan should promote the visual feeling of public accessibility into the project and public areas. The building design and resulting site development shall be configured so as to maintain some through views from the point to the water and surroundings. These view areas are anticipated to occur through the development of public spaces, plazas, etc., within the project.

3. Views from residential areas to the north and northeast shall not be adversely impacted. No buildings higher than 35 ft. shall be permitted on the northwestern "panhandle" portion of Area 7. In other areas, construction not to exceed a building height up to 65 ft. to the top of the roof line shall be permitted, except where approved in the site plan review process.

The project(s) roof surface shall be developed to create an enhanced visual appearance. This approach shall consider options such as:

Screened equipment areas
Roof landscaping
Selection of roof materials to enhance appearance
Roof deck(s) or plaza(s)
Roof screens

The roof elevations shall be developed to create an enhanced visual approach. This approach shall consider options such as:

Modulating the roof form
Height variations of roof(s)
Use of attractive construction
Landscaping
These design elements may also extend above the basic height limitation.

4. Off-site parking specifically constructed or reserved for the project may be permitted.

Traffic and utilities need to be evaluated commensurate with the size of development. At the time of site plan submittal, fire flow may have to be upgraded.

Prior to formal submittal of the planned application to the City, two meetings with the neighborhood shall be required to be held.

8
Commercial Central N/A CBD approach; shoreline None None

9
Commercial Central, mixed N/A CBD approach; shoreline; historic None Mixed uses include:
See Area 16 for permitted mixed uses.

10
Commercial Central N/A CBD fringe; buffer industrial area; historic None None

11
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use Marine, mixed

See Special Regulations N/A Shoreline See Special Regulations Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.

12
Commercial Central N/A CBD core None None

13
Commercial Central N/A CBD fringe; CBD approach; historic None None

14
Commercial Waterfront N/A Shoreline; public access and viewpoints where appropriate; historic None None

15
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use Heavy

See Special Regulations N/A N/A See Special Regulations Heavy Industrial Designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.

16
Commercial Central, mixed N/A CBD approach; historic None Mixed uses include:
1. Warehousing and storage facilities of nontoxic or nonhazardous material
2. Recycling centers
3. Car washes
4. Service stations and public garages provided all vehicle repair is within a completely enclosed building.
5. Public Utilities
6. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals
7. Plumbing, heating, electrical or building contractor shops provided there is no open storage.
8. Bottling and distribution of beverages
9. Cold storage and frozen food lockers
10. Manufacture and assembly of light and small items made from previously prepared materials intended to be distributed locally such as office machines, small motors, cabinets, electronic equipment, electrical devices, signs and glass.
11. Any of the following uses if conducted wholly within a completely enclosed structure or within an area enclosed on all sides by a solid wall, a compact evergreen hedge or a solid fence none of which is less than six feet in height:
a. Building material sales
b. Contractor equipment sales, rental, repair, and storage yards
c. Freighting or truck terminals
d. Public utility storage yard

17
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use Light

See Special Regulations N/A Historic See Special Regulations Light Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.

18
Commercial Planned (Res. 5-84, 39-86) N/A View; CBD approach, access None None

19
Public Utilities N/A None None None

20
Waterfront Mixed Use See Special Regulations N/A Shoreline See Special Development Regulations See the Master Development Plan for permitted uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.

21*
Industrial/
Waterfront Mixed Use Marine

See Special Regulations N/A See Special Regulations See Special Regulations Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, and other zoning, design and development standards.

22
Commercial N/A N/A N/A N/A Development shall comply with all standards in BMC 20.35.055-.085 - Old Town Overlay District

*Area 21 was created in 2005 when Area 1 of the South Hill Neighborhood was moved to the CBD Neighborhood Plan.

[Ord. 2008-03-022; Ord. 2005-12-106; Ord. 2004-12-087]

Area	Zoning	Use Qualifier	Density	Special Conditions	Prerequisite Conditions	Special Regulations
1	Industrial	Light, mixed uses	N/A	Shoreline	None	Mixed uses include: 1. Manufacturing of water related goods such as: a. Ship and boat building and repair b. Canned and cured fish and seafoods c. Fresh or frozen packaged fish and seafoods 2. Other uses pertaining to the storage, manufacture or construction of any product which requires or is functionally dependent upon water transport.
2A	Industrial	Light	N/A	Shoreline	None	None
2B	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use	Heavy See Special Regulations	N/A	Shoreline	See Special Regulations	Heavy Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.
3	Commercial	Waterfront	N/A	Shoreline; public access and viewpoints where appropriate	Park	None
4	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use*	Marine	N/A	Shoreline	See Special Regulations	Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. One MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, other zoning, design and development standards. *Mixed uses allowed only on property that does not abut the waterway or navigable portions of the waterway per the master development plan.
5	Industrial	Light	N/A	Shoreline; street trees adjacent to high school	None	None
6	Public	Governmental Services	N/A	Shoreline; historic	None	None
7	Commercial	Planned, mixed See Special Regulations	Offices and residential uses when at ground level should not cover more than 15% of the site in Area 7	View; traffic; setback-height flexibility; utilities; shorelines	Public Access	See Master Development Plan for additional permitted uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, and other design and development standards. Mixed uses include water dependent, water related, water enjoyment uses. Tourist oriented uses such as retail shops hotels, convention facilities, trade centers, restaurants, fisherman/farmers market, moorage, a marine cruise terminal, offices and residences are encouraged. Development phasing is permitted, provided the remaining public amenities as described in Res. 69-1984 are installed prior to or concurrent with any peninsula development. No required setback or height restrictions should be imposed. Basic Design Parameters: 1. Uninterrupted public access shall be provided along the shoreline edge at grade except where restricted access is required for safety and navigation. 2. The overall development plan should promote the visual feeling of public accessibility into the project and public areas. The building design and resulting site development shall be configured so as to maintain some through views from the point to the water and surroundings. These view areas are anticipated to occur through the development of public spaces, plazas, etc., within the project. 3. Views from residential areas to the north and northeast shall not be adversely impacted. No buildings higher than 35 ft. shall be permitted on the northwestern "panhandle" portion of Area 7. In other areas, construction not to exceed a building height up to 65 ft. to the top of the roof line shall be permitted, except where approved in the site plan review process. The project(s) roof surface shall be developed to create an enhanced visual appearance. This approach shall consider options such as: Screened equipment areas Roof landscaping Selection of roof materials to enhance appearance Roof deck(s) or plaza(s) Roof screens The roof elevations shall be developed to create an enhanced visual approach. This approach shall consider options such as: Modulating the roof form Height variations of roof(s) Use of attractive construction Landscaping These design elements may also extend above the basic height limitation. 4. Off-site parking specifically constructed or reserved for the project may be permitted. Traffic and utilities need to be evaluated commensurate with the size of development. At the time of site plan submittal, fire flow may have to be upgraded. Prior to formal submittal of the planned application to the City, two meetings with the neighborhood shall be required to be held.
8	Commercial	Central	N/A	CBD approach; shoreline	None	None
9	Commercial	Central, mixed	N/A	CBD approach; shoreline; historic	None	Mixed uses include: See Area 16 for permitted mixed uses.
10	Commercial	Central	N/A	CBD fringe; buffer industrial area; historic	None	None
11	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use	Marine, mixed See Special Regulations	N/A	Shoreline	See Special Regulations	Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.
12	Commercial	Central	N/A	CBD core	None	None
13	Commercial	Central	N/A	CBD fringe; CBD approach; historic	None	None
14	Commercial	Waterfront	N/A	Shoreline; public access and viewpoints where appropriate; historic	None	None
15	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use	Heavy See Special Regulations	N/A	N/A	See Special Regulations	Heavy Industrial Designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.
16	Commercial	Central, mixed	N/A	CBD approach; historic	None	Mixed uses include: 1. Warehousing and storage facilities of nontoxic or nonhazardous material 2. Recycling centers 3. Car washes 4. Service stations and public garages provided all vehicle repair is within a completely enclosed building. 5. Public Utilities 6. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals 7. Plumbing, heating, electrical or building contractor shops provided there is no open storage. 8. Bottling and distribution of beverages 9. Cold storage and frozen food lockers 10. Manufacture and assembly of light and small items made from previously prepared materials intended to be distributed locally such as office machines, small motors, cabinets, electronic equipment, electrical devices, signs and glass. 11. Any of the following uses if conducted wholly within a completely enclosed structure or within an area enclosed on all sides by a solid wall, a compact evergreen hedge or a solid fence none of which is less than six feet in height: a. Building material sales b. Contractor equipment sales, rental, repair, and storage yards c. Freighting or truck terminals d. Public utility storage yard
17	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use	Light See Special Regulations	N/A	Historic	See Special Regulations	Light Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.
18	Commercial	Planned (Res. 5-84, 39-86)	N/A	View; CBD approach, access	None	None
19	Public	Utilities	N/A	None	None	None
20	Waterfront Mixed Use	See Special Regulations	N/A	Shoreline	See Special Development Regulations	See the Master Development Plan for permitted uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements and other zoning, design and development standards.
21*	Industrial/ Waterfront Mixed Use	Marine See Special Regulations	N/A	See Special Regulations	See Special Regulations	Marine Industrial designation in effect until a Master Development Plan (MDP) is adopted. Once MDP is adopted, area zoning is Waterfront Mixed Use. See the MDP for permitted mixed uses, infrastructure requirements and phasing, public access requirements, and other zoning, design and development standards.
22	Commercial	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Development shall comply with all standards in BMC 20.35.055-.085 - Old Town Overlay District