§ 22.30.540. Schools.

The provisions of this Section apply to public and private schools providing instruction for kindergarten through 12th grade children, and schools providing specialized education and training, where identified by Table 2-2 as being subject to the standards of this Section. Preschools and other child day care facilities are instead subject to Section 22.30.170 (Child Day Care Facilities).

A.

Elementary and high schools.

1.

Limitation on use. Schools in the Office and Professional category are limited to high schools.

2.

Location. No closer than 1,000 feet to an Industrial or Commercial Service category or 500 feet from a Commercial Retail category.

3.

Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of two spaces for each classroom, and one space for 100 square feet of administrative or clerical office space. Except that where Chapter 22.18 (Parking and Loading) would require more spaces for an on-site auditorium, stadium, gymnasium or other public or sports assembly facility, the larger number of spaces shall be provided. For all school facilities, parking lot turnover is low; loading bay intensity is low.

B.

Specialized education and training schools.

1.

Limitation on use.

a.

Agriculture category. Specialized education and training schools are allowable in the Agriculture category only when the curriculum offered is primarily in subjects related to agriculture or forestry.

b.

Industrial category. Specialized education and training schools are allowed in the Industrial category only when the curriculum offered is primarily in subjects related to industry and/or manufacturing.

2.

Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space per seat in the largest classroom or instructional area, in addition to spaces required for any proposed auditorium by Chapter 22.18. Parking lot turnover is high; loading bay intensity is low.

[Amended 1981, Ord. 2063; 1982, Ord. 2091; 1986, Ord. 2250; 1987, Ord. 2293; 1994, Ord. 2693, 2696] [22.08.074.a and b]