17.54.030 Performance standards.
All uses in the business park zone shall be regulated by the following performance standards:
A. General. Uses which create a risk of hazardous waste spills must provide hazardous waste containment provisions that meet building code, fire code and health and environmental regulations to prevent air, ground and surface water contamination.
B. Setbacks.
1. Category I Uses. No structure shall be closer than 150 feet to any residential zone or residential development and closer than 50 feet to any street or property line. Parking shall not be located any closer than 40 feet to any residential zone or residential development, and closer than 30 feet to any street or property line.
2. Category II Uses. No structure shall be closer than 40 feet to any residential zone or residential development and closer than 30 feet to any street or property line. Parking shall not be located any closer than 40 feet to any residential zone or residential development, and closer than 30 feet to any street or property line.
C. Open Space. A minimum of 20 percent of the site, excluding setbacks, shall remain in open space, with either retained natural vegetation or new landscaping.
D. Landscaping. All uses shall conform to the landscaping requirements established in Chapter 17.78 GHMC. All required yards shall be landscaped in accordance with the landscaping requirements of Chapter 17.78 GHMC.
E. Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area for this district.
F. Maximum Height of Structures. Structures within 100 feet of a residential low density zone shall not exceed 35 feet in height. Structures within 100 feet of a residential medium density zone shall not exceed 45 feet in height. Structure height shall be calculated as provided for in GHMC 17.99.370(D), except as provided under GHMC 17.99.390(A)(3). The maximum building height shall also be limited by the city building and fire codes. Definitions within the city building and fire codes shall be used to determine height for compliance with the applicable building and fire codes.
G. Lot Coverage. There is no maximum lot area coverage except as needed to meet setback, open space and landscaping requirements.
H. Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking and loading areas meeting the requirements of Chapter 17.72 GHMC shall be provided.
I. Exterior Mechanical Devices. All HVAC equipment, pumps, heaters and other mechanical devices shall be screened from view from all public rights-of-way.
J. Outdoor Storage of Materials. Outdoor storage of materials and supplies, except for authorized sales displays, shall be completely screened from adjacent properties and public right-of-way.
K. Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall conform to the standards of GHMC 17.99.350 and 17.99.460. Such lighting shall be shielded so that direct illumination shall be confined to the property boundaries of the light source. Ground-mounted floodlighting or light projection above the horizontal plane is prohibited between midnight and sunrise. Temporary outdoor lighting intended to advertise a temporary promotional event shall be exempt from this requirement.
L. Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles shall be screened from view. Screening shall be complementary to building design and materials.
M. Design. Development in the PCD-BP district shall conform to the design and development standards contained in Chapter 17.99 GHMC.
N. Signage. Signage must comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.80 GHMC.
O. Sales, Level 1. Sales, level 1, uses are allowed if subordinate to the principal tenant use and occupy no more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the principal tenant use.
P. Restaurants. Restaurant 2 and 3 uses are limited to no more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of a building.
Q. Site Plans. The site plan review process established under Chapter 17.96 GHMC shall apply to all uses and development within this district. (Ord. 1197 § 29, 2010; Ord. 1194 § 40, 2010; Ord. 1160 § 10, 2009; Ord. 1086 § 25, 2007; Ord. 975 § 63, 2004; Ord. 967 § 3, 2004; Ord. 747 § 4, 1997).