20.38.030 Uses permitted outright.
A. Generally. No building or land shall be used within an area designated with a planned use qualifier without planning director approval which specifically regulates development upon the subject property pursuant to BMC 20.38.040 and 20.38.050 except as provided in subsection (B), (C), or (D) of this section.
B. Single-Family Development.
1. Any property with a planned use qualifier designation in the applicable neighborhood subarea of the zoning tables pursuant to Chapter 20.00 BMC may develop, upon approval of a building permit, any single principal use authorized in the residential single development chapter subject to the regulations therein unless otherwise prohibited by Chapter 20.32 BMC.
2. The subdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of BMC Title 23 that includes only single-family and infill housing types.
C.
1. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses. Any existing building and/or existing use located upon property designated as planned without having gained approval of a planned ordinance shall be deemed nonconforming subject to the limitations found within Chapter 20.14 BMC; provided, however, that the following shall be permitted:
a. A change of occupancy to a use enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type. For wireless communication facilities, see Chapter 20.13 BMC for additional regulations pertaining to properties designated as planned.
b. Interior renovations involving no exterior expansion, to a use enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type.
c. A one-time expansion not to exceed 50 percent of the existing floor area, or 5,000 square feet, whichever is less, for an existing use which is enumerated within the permitted uses listed in BMC 20.38.050 corresponding to the applicable general use type.
2. Such expansion must be accomplished in conformance with the following regulations:
a. For property designated planned residential, all applicable regulations within the residential multi chapter related to a “multiple” use qualifier, unless the use is a single-family residence in which all applicable regulations within the residential single chapter shall apply.
b. For property designated planned commercial, all applicable regulations within the commercial chapter related to a neighborhood use qualifier.
c. For property designated planned industrial, all applicable regulations within the industrial chapter related to a “light” use qualifier.
d. For wireless communication facilities, the provisions of Chapter 20.13 BMC shall apply.
D. Off-Premises Signs. No off-premises sign shall be permitted. [Ord. 2021-10-044 § 17; Ord. 2018-12-036 § 40; Ord. 1998-07-057; Ord. 10674 § 29, 1995; Ord. 10039 § 6, 1990; Ord. 9591 § 2, 1986; Ord. 9147 § 2, 1982].