B-3 -- General Business District

The B-3 district is intended for primarily for general commercial uses in commercial centers and area exposed to heavy traffic. These commercial uses are intended to be located on arterials, or within commercial centers of town, and to be provided with adequate public services and facilities. They are subject to the public view and should provide an attractive appearance with landscaping, sufficient parking, and controlled traffic movement. See AMC 21.04.030D for district specific standards.

Use

Lot Requirements

Setback Requirements

Building

Area

Width

Coverage

Front

Side

Rear

Height

Residential household living uses

6,000 square feet

50 feet

50%

10 feet

5 feet plus one foot for each 5 feet in height exceeding 35 feet

10

45*

All other uses

6,000 square feet

50

unrestricted

10

15 feet if adjacent to a residential district; otherwise 0 or at least 10 feet

15 if adjacent to a residential district; otherwise 0 or at least 5 feet

45**

*See subsection 21.04.020H.2.d. for information regarding possible height increases.

** See subsection 21.04.030D.2. for information regarding possible height increases.

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