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27.44.020 PERMITTED USES.

The following uses shall be permitted:

(a) Administrative, executive, and professional offices, provided that the professional offices are limited to those professions listed in Section 5.24.160, and including similar professional occupations, and provided that no office of a veterinarian shall include an animal hospital or kennel.

(b) Accessory uses; including, but not limited to:

(1) Sale of personal goods and services, when provided in the principal building, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) Flower, food, and news vending;

(B) Printing and photocopying;

(C) Travel agencies;

(D) Ticket outlets;

(2) Other services which are customary appurtenant uses.

(c) Health and recreation facilities.

(d) Public utility and service uses.

(e) Financial and business offices and related facilities.

(f) Research laboratories (experimental and testing), provided no production or manufacturing occurs, and provided that all activities conform with the performance standards established for the M1 district.

(g) Residential units, only on parcels designated with a residential overlay district classification subject to R3 district "Minimum Development Standards" in Section 27.22.040 and affordable housing requirements as adopted by City Council resolution, unless otherwise specified in Chapter 27.29; however, secondary units are prohibited.

(h) Restaurants without drive-through facilities.

(i) Schools and day care facilities.

(j) Warehousing, storage, and distribution facilities as accessory uses but not exceeding 10,000 square feet per establishment or not more than 60% of gross floor area per establishment.

(k) Other compatible uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator.