18.31.010 Purpose and Intent

A. The intent of the planned commercial zones is to permit the establishment of a well designed complex of retail commercial facilities for a neighborhood, community, or region which will provide goods and services for the people to be served, minimize traffic congestion on thoroughfares and public streets in their vicinity and which shall best fit the general environment and land use pattern of the area to be served. B. The protective standards for site use and development contained in this chapter are intended to minimize any adverse effect of the planned commercial zone itself. If required, submission of a market analysis is intended to serve as a guide to the planning commission in the evaluation of an application in terms of the need or desirability to change the comprehensive zoning plan in the public interest, and the amount of land included in the rezoning application which could be realistically supported in commercial use. Such information is further intended to substantiate a finding that the proposed development will promote the general welfare of the city. C. The three types of planned commercial zones provided for in this chapter are as follows: 1. Planned Neighborhood Commercial CP-1, provides for the sale and supply of daily living needs of the people living in the neighborhood. 2. Planned Community Commercial CP-2, provides in addition to convenience goods, a wider range of facilities for the sale of retail goods and personal services for the neighborhood and community. 3. Planned Regional Commercial CP-3, provides for the sale and supply of the complete range of retail and wholesale goods and personal services for the metropolitan area and also a center for recreational entertainment and cultural activities. (Ord. 91-1, 6/11/91)