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A. Applicability.

1. The overlay district is created as a special area to be superimposed on the underlying districts by approval of the city council as appropriate.

2. Boundaries of the overlay district are shown on the zoning map but may be modified from time to time by the city of Palmer.

3. Land use standards provided herein are intended to supplement those permitted in the general commercial and limited commercial districts and in most cases may be more restrictive than those of the underlying commercial zoning district.

4. Underlying uses of residential districts shall prevail. Wherever there exists a conflict between the requirements of the underlying commercial zoning and those of the overlay district, the requirements for the overlay district shall prevail.

5. The central business district is defined as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the Palmer-Wasilla Highway and the Glenn Highway centerlines; north along the centerline of the Glenn Highway; east to the northwest corner of parcel 18N02E32 Lot D9; east along the north side of parcels 18N02E32 Lot D9, Tract B, Colony Fair, 18N02E32 Lot D8, 18N02E32 Lot D7; north along the west side of parcel Tract A-1, Colony Fair RSB T/A and C; east along the north side of said parcel to the centerline of S. Cobb Street; north along the centerline of S. Cobb Street to the centerline of W. Blueberry Avenue; east along the centerline of W. Blueberry Avenue; southeast to the centerline of E. Blueberry Avenue; east along the centerline of E. Blueberry Avenue; crossing over S. Colony Way to continue east along the centerline of E. Blueberry Avenue to the centerline of S. Denali Street; south along the centerline of S. Denali Street to the centerline of E. Cottonwood Avenue; east along the centerline of E. Cottonwood Avenue to the centerline of S. Gulkana Street; south along the centerline of S. Gulkana Street to the southeast corner of Tract A, Arbor Estates; west along the south property line of Tract A to Lot 4, Block 2, Arbor Estates; south to the southeast corner of Lot 4, Block 2, Arbor Estates; west along the south property lines of Lots 4, 3, 2, and 1, Block 2, Arbor Estates; west to the junction of S. Eklutna and E. Fern Avenue; west along the centerline of E. Fern Avenue to the centerline of S. Chugach Street; north along the centerline of S. Chugach Street to the centerline of E. Fireweed Avenue; west along the centerline of E. Fireweed Avenue to the centerline of S. Colony Way; south along the centerline of S. Colony Way; west to the southeast corner of parcel 17N02E04 Lot B4; west along the south side of said parcel, to the centerline of S. Cobb Street; north along the centerline of S. Cobb Street to the centerline of W. Fern Avenue; west along the centerline of W. Fern Avenue to the centerline of S. Dimond Street; north along the centerline of S. Dimond Street to the centerline of W. Elmwood Avenue; west along the centerline of W. Elmwood Avenue to the junction of W. Elmwood and the Glenn Highway; north along the centerline of the Glenn Highway to the point of beginning.

B. District Boundaries – Zoning Map. The planning and zoning commission shall recommend the boundaries of the overlay districts as part of their establishment. Such boundaries shall be delineated on the zoning map with the identifying name(s).

C. Lot, Yard, Setback and Open Space Requirements. All lot, yard, setback and open space requirements established by an underlying zoning district shall apply unless alternate standards are provided by the overlay district(s).

D. Parking. Parking in this overlay district shall be in accordance with provisions of Chapter 17.64 PMC. (Ord. 21-001 § 4, 2021)