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Grayfields Reuse and Redevelopment

Marijuana-Related Uses

Residential Infill Development

Grayfields Reuse and Redevelopment

The city's zoning code includes infill development standards intended to encourage the redevelopment of “underutilized and challenged” sites 2.5 acres or less (prior to subdivision). A 5% increase in lot size requires approval from the Planning Official.

Two tiers of incentives are available. Tier 1 applies to single-family detached development and includes setback regulations and minimum parcel size. Tier 2 allows single-family attached and duplex housing in addition to single-family. Prior to the submission of the development application, a neighborhood meeting must be held. Parcel sizes are smaller for sf-detached. The building coverage standard for Tier 2 is 60%, 20% higher than normal. An expedited review process is available on request: 60 days, or 80 days if a hearing is required (§20.920).

Marijuana-Related Uses

The city’s zoning code permits multiple types of marijuana-related uses by right, subject to use-specific standards (§20.884).

Its use-specific standards for marijuana retail, processing, or production businesses address separation from schools, playgrounds, recreation facilities, child care facilities, parks, public transit centers, libraries, arcades, and other marijuana businesses; zoning district use permissions; home occupations; colocation with other businesses; mobile structures; compliance with state licensing requirements; hours of operation; total number of businesses; enclosure requirements; compliance with all applicable local codes; visibility; security; and odor control (§20.884.020 & §20.884.030).

Its use-specific standards for medical marijuana home cultivation address number of plants per individual and per housing unit, visibility, and odor (§20.884.060).

Residential Infill Development

The city’s zoning code encourages the development of underutilized and challenged parcels through its infill development standards (§20.920). Development incentives are offered for residential infill on a two-tier system, with opportunities for the developer to increase lot coverage, receive variances, and build higher density infill when compliance with other design requirements have been met.