17.03.130 - City Facility (CF) and City Facility (CF) Overlay district.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of the City Facility (CF) and City Facility (CF) Overlay district is to provide for locations and appropriate standards for a range of public uses conducted by governmental and specified agencies. These uses are operated for the benefit of the community and provide basic services and essential support services for the community.

B.

Uses. No Structure, Lot, or Parcel shall be used or Developed except in accordance with the adopted Land Use Matrix as found in this Chapter.

C.

Scope. The City Facility and CF Overlay district includes all property designated as CF on the official zoning map, as well as all dedicated public streets and Rights-of-Way. The CF Overlay reverts to the underlying zoning district immediately preceding the zoning map amendment for the CF Overlay upon the termination of the City Use.

D.

Regulations. The Development Standards, Design Standards and Building Forms in Title 17 do not apply to City Facilities. The Community Development Director or designee shall determine, in writing, that the project has demonstrated the following:

1.

There is a demonstrated need for the City Facility within the community at large and it is not contrary to the public interest.

2.

The City Facility is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan, and applicable ordinances of the city where feasible.

3.

The City Facility is located, planned, and developed in a manner that is not inconsistent with the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the city. Including, but not limited to, the following:

a.

The generation of noise, noxious or offensive emissions, or other nuisances which may be injurious or detrimental to the surrounding area.

b.

The availability of public services to support the City Facility, including utilities, vehicular, pedestrian and public transit systems, police, fire, education, and social and health services.

c.

The adequacy of landscaping, screening and buffering, building setbacks, parking, open space, or other development characteristics necessary to mitigate the impact of the City Facility on neighboring properties.

E.

Standards.

1.

Outdoor Storage. Outdoor Storage regulations are as follows:

a.

Screening. Outdoor storage and storage yards must be screened from public view. Solid fencing shall be installed to screen outdoor storage areas. All fencing must be at least six feet in height and may not exceed the maximum height of 8 feet. Chain link and vinyl fences are prohibited.

b.

All fences shall meet the Clear View Area requirements.

c.

Barbed Wire. Fences containing strands of barbed wire, including all forms of security wire, shall be prohibited.

d.

Electrified Fences. Electrified fences shall be prohibited. This provision does not prohibit an "invisible" fence (wired or wireless) to contain canines with a collar receiver.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § IV(Exh. C), 1-8-2020; Ord. No. 2021-06, § VIII, 5-26-2021; Ord. No. 2022-16, § 1(Exh. A), 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2025-10, § 1(Exh. A), 4-23-2025; Ord. No. 2025-38, § 1(Exh. A), 7-23-2025)

Note— See editor's note at § 17.03.080.