Section 17.76.010 Intent.
The central business district (CBD) is a part of the original Hamilton town
site and was
developed for commercial purposes in the 1890’ s, much before the advent of our current car-based
society. It is referred to as "Downtown Hamilton." Most of the businesses are located on
small twenty-five by one hundred thirty (25 x 130) feet lots with a variety of retail, commercial,
professional, government services and residential dwelling units above the street level. The intent
of this district is to:
A. Promote and maintain a viable pedestrian friendly
business community;
B. Encourage remodeling efforts to preserve the historical
character of each building and
new construction that blends with the old;
C. Retain on-street parking spaces;
D. Develop commercial and mixed-use areas that are safe,
comfortable and attractive to
pedestrians;
E. Provide flexibility in the site and design of new
development and redevelopment to
anticipate changes in the market place;
F. Encourage preservation of the historic character of
the central business district;
G. Promote streets as public places that encourage pedestrian
and bicycle travel. Provide
roadway and pedestrian connections to residential areas;
H. Provide transition between high traffic streets and
neighborhoods, as stated in the city’ s
transportation plan;
I. Encourage efficient land use by facilitating high-density
development and minimizing
the amount of land that is needed for surface parking;
J. Facilitate land use mix, density and design that supports
public transit;
K. Provide appropriate locations and design standards
for commercial and institutional
automobile and truck-dependent uses;
L. Maintain mobility along traffic corridors and state
highways. (Ord. 225 (part), 2003)
