17.12.210 - Purpose.

The "tourist commercial" district is an overlay district limited in size and location as dictated by its function. It may only overlay the "village commercial" district. The purpose of "tourist commercial" district is to provide through development and design controls and use limitations a mixed recreation, cultural and commercial district to enhance and promote the economic revitalization of Allyn's historic central business district. The intent is the creation of an attractive pedestrian oriented commercial and recreation district enjoyed by both locals and visitors. Goals of the district are:

(1)

Promote private development and uses, which complement and are integrated with public streetscape open spaces and other governmental improvements and uses;

(2)

Foster civic pride in the area and thereby stabilize and improve property values and stimulate investment;

(3)

Encourage new uses and services consistent with the tourist, pedestrian oriented and active outdoor character of the area to achieve a viable and sustainable commercial district;

(4)

Prohibit new uses that are incompatible with the function and purpose of the district and encourage the relocation, to other locations within the community, of nonconforming uses;

(5)

Encourage efficient land use and investment in the rehabilitation, expansion and use of existing structures and in-fill sites through flexible development and parking standards;

(6)

Encourage the concept of pedestrian oriented development to allow easy and safe pedestrian access throughout the district, between properties and businesses and to adjoining districts through thoughtful design of public improvements and private buildings and sites, the development of an attractive and stimulating streetscape and pedestrian and bike trails and paths;

(7)

Enhance the pedestrian experience and safety as well as make local merchandising more effective by providing a built environment that will slow traffic down while maintaining through traffic and delivery opportunities;

(8)

Promote alternative modes of transportation, maximize the use of public infrastructure investments, better design and foster a greater sense of "neighborhood" within the district;

(9)

Encourage a sense of "ownership" of the district within all members of the community;

(10)

Promote a physical environment through architectural, streetscape and open space improvements that are evocative of the historic, rural and natural character of the community particularly in relation to the waterfront;

(11)

Provide an attractive "destination" for tourists and other visitors to the region and a "gathering place" for locals;

(12)

"Capture" a greater share of the drive by traffic on SR 3 and get visitors "out of their cars" and into shops;

(13)

Provide for adequate attractive, safe and accessible shared and public parking areas, which connect rather than divide uses and activities and allow a maximum non-vehicle development of property;

(14)

Provide a location for community wide social and cultural events and celebrations by reinforcing streets and parks as public places and the development of public and semipublic space;

(15)

Maximize the use of public infrastructure, spaces and property to promote and enhance business development and activity.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.220 - Permitted uses.

The following uses, subject to applicable licensing and development regulations, shall be permitted within the "tourist commercial" district:

(1)

Alcoholic beverage sales: package stores and wine shops;

(2)

Antique shops;

(3)

Art galleries and artist studios;

(4)

Art and craft supplies, retail;

(5)

Bakery, with on site sales;

(6)

Bicycle shops;

(7)

Book stores;

(8)

Barbers and beauty shops;

(9)

Camera shop;

(10)

Catering;

(11)

Clothing sales and rentals and shoe stores;

(12)

Delicatessen;

(13)

Florists;

(14)

Food stores, retail including groceries, bakers, butchers, health, candy;

(15)

Hotels/motels;

(16)

Hobby shops;

(17)

Jewelry store;

(18)

Offices;

(19)

Music stores, recordings and instruments;

(20)

Photographic studio;

(21)

Restaurants, cafes and food stands: sit down and walk up;

(22)

Retail shops not otherwise named similar in size, character and impacts;

(23)

Sports related service businesses such as kayak rentals, boat tours, scuba instruction;

(24)

Sporting goods store including equipment rental and repair;

(25)

Toy stores;

(26)

Theater, live stage;

(27)

Theater, motion picture, one screen and no more than two hundred fifty seats;

(28)

Tourism related retail and service businesses such as travel, tour and event agencies.

Due to the unique nature of the "tourist commercial" overlay district, the following are not allowed:

(1)

Auto sales;

(2)

Auto repair and service uses;

(3)

Outdoor storage yards;

(4)

Mortuary services;

(5)

Drive through sales, service, pick-up, or delivery, but not including a drive through espresso stand;

(6)

Veterinary Clinic;

(7)

Laundromats;

(8)

Manufacturing and fabrication processes except for those that are compatible with tourism and recreational activities.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.230 - Accessory uses.

(a)

Alcoholic beverage sates: on-site, in association with food uses.

(b)

Merchandise repair.

(c)

Micro brewery.

(d)

Hotel lounge.

(e)

Parking of one delivery vehicle.

(f)

Dance floors.

(g)

Music and electronic game machines up to a total of four.

(h)

Live entertainment except between the hours of one-thirty a.m. and seven a.m.

(i)

Public sidewalk food and merchandise vendors including Espresso carts and newsstands with written consent of all adjacent landowners.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.240 - Uses allowed subject to obtaining a special use permit.

(a)

Bars and taverns other than those associated with full menu food service.

(b)

Churches.

(c)

Commercial parking lots not associated with an on-site use.

(d)

Day care.

(e)

Gyms, fitness and aerobic studios.

(f)

Private transportation depot.

(g)

Schools.

(h)

Private recreation facilities including game arcades, batting cages, shooting galleries.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.250 - Bulk and dimension standards.

Same as for "village commercial" district except as follows:

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.260 - Additional development and design criteria.

Same as for "village commercial" district as well as:

(1)

Comply with any design guidelines for district as adopted by board of commissioners.

(2)

As a condition of permit approval easements may be required for utilities, vehicle and pedestrian access, drainage and views, as are determined to be necessary to meet the goals of the district stated above.

(3)

Exterior social spaces shall be provided as part of project design.

(4)

Compliance with state handicap access requirements shall include maintenance of travel way standards to allow complete access throughout the district including from property to property and from all parking lots to common travel ways.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.270 - Signs.

See Chapter 17.15.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).

17.12.280 - Off-street parking.

In addition to the requirements of Chapter 17.14 the following standards shall apply in the "tourist commercial" overlay district:

(1)

Parking lots shall be pedestrian friendly and allow pedestrian and vehicle access between parking lots on adjacent properties.

(Ord. 63-07 Exh. A (part), 2007).