7228 NE Bothell Way, Kenmore, WA 98028

Downtown Commercial Zone

The downtown commercial zone features a mix of private and public uses designed to create a small-town feel and pedestrian-friendly environment. Public places, sidewalks, extensive landscaping, transit orientation, shared or structured parking, protection of critical areas, and high quality design and signage are key features. Permitted uses emphasize mixed or multiple use developments, and include high-density housing, civic and governmental offices, small-scale commercial and retail, and locally oriented professional and personal services; Uses not compatible with the downtown commercial zone intent such as those which require vehicle or materials storage, service bays, wide curb cuts, expanses of exterior product display or storage, or produce little customer or visitor activity are not permitted. Some limited existing uses requiring vehicle storage that continue to contribute to the economic vitality of downtown are permitted to continue their business on existing properties, but are encouraged to transition the use of their properties to those more in keeping with subsection A of this section and this intent statement. Park-and-ride/transit centers are promoted along SR-522, particularly in the northwest quadrant of the 68th Avenue NE/SR-522 intersection.