City of Garden Grove, CA Section 9.18.090 Development Standards Specific to Individual Mixed Use Zones

§ 9.18.090.010 Using this Section.

A. Standards. This section establishes the development standards applicable to each individual Mixed Use zone; the unique standards applicable to each specific zone or group of zones are provided by section. Additional development standards that apply to all Mixed Use zones are also provided; these standards are set forth in Section 9.18.100 (Redevelopment and Design Standards Applicable to All Mixed Use Zones) and Section 9.18.110 (Development Standards for Specific Uses). All of the provisions in this Section 9.18.090 shall be used in conjunction with the development and design standards in Section 9.18.100 and Section 9.18.110. All other provisions of this chapter are also applicable to determine how properties can be developed.

B. Examples of Development Approaches and Outcomes. Figures 9.18-5, 9.18-6, and 9.18-7 at the conclusion of subsection 9.18.090.020.H (Examples of Build-out Options for GGMU-1, GGMU-2, and GGMU-3) illustrate development approaches for the GGMU zones that may result from the application of the development and design standards set forth in this chapter. Photographs are used throughout this section to illustrate the desired outcomes from application of the development and design standards.

(2814, 2012)

§ 9.18.090.020 Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zone (GGMU) Development Standards.

In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this Section 9.18.090.020 apply to development in the GGMU-1, GGMU-2, and GGMU-3 zones. Table 9.18-2 (Development Standards for the Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zones) sets forth the general development standards applicable to all development in the GGMU zones.

Table 9.18-2 Development Standards for the Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zones
Development Standards	Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zones
	GGMU-1	GGMU-2	GGMU-3
Minimum Lot Size	Minimum area and width for new lots. When a lot has less than the minimum required area or width as set forth in the development standards for the zone in which it is located and was of record on November 12, 1960, the lot shall be deemed to have complied with the current minimum required lot area or width.
Minimum Area	22,500 sf	15,000 sf	15,000 sf
Minimum Width	125 ft	75 ft	75 ft
Minimum Width (Corner Lot)	125 ft	75 ft	75 ft
Maximum Density/Intensity
Maximum Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	1.0	0.5	0.5
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)	60 units/acre Residential development requires an on-site commercial development component of a minimum 0.3 FAR unless a project consists of 100% affordable units, in which case no commercial component shall be required.	24 units/acre No commercial component required.	48 units/acre No commercial component required.
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 9.18.100 for setback measurement, allowed encroachments and projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front	Minimum 10 ft	Minimum 15 ft	Minimum 15 ft
Side	None required	None required	None required
Corner Side	Minimum 10 ft	Minimum 10 ft	Minimum 10 ft
Rear	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum 10 ft and shall not encroach within an encroachment plane when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.
Maximum Height	Maximum building height shall not exceed height limit in feet or stories. See Section 9.18.090.020.D and 9.18.090.020.E for additional building stepback requirements. See also Section 9.18.100 for rear and side yard encroachment plane requirements which may restrict heights adjacent to a residentially zoned lot.
	110 ft or 10 stories, whichever is less	50 ft or 4 stories, whichever is less	75 ft or 7 stories, whichever is less
Lot Coverage
Minimum Lot Coverage	Not applicable
Maximum Lot Coverage	Not applicable

A. Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zone 1 (GGMU-1) Setback Requirements. For any property where the front lot line abuts Garden Grove Boulevard, the minimum required 10-foot front setback, measured from and perpendicular to the property line, shall be primarily for pedestrian use and shall be paved and augmented with landscaping such as planters and trees, as provided per Section 9.18.100.020.C (Setbacks) and subsection C (Garden Grove Boulevard Tree Requirements) of this section. Elements that create shading, seating, and safety features for pedestrians shall be incorporated into the design of the front setback in the form of shade trees of minimum 24-inch box size, benches, lighting either in the pavement or mounted on poles 10 to 12 feet in height, and enhanced paving consisting of either textured concrete, bricks, or stonework. Painted concrete shall not be used.

Photo 9.18-2: Example of Paved Pedestrian Activity Area with Landscaping and Benches in the GGMU-1 Zone

B. Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use Zones 2 and 3 Setback (GGMU-2 and GGMU-3) Requirements. At least five feet within the minimum required 15-foot front yard setback, measured from and perpendicular to the property line, shall be for pedestrian use and shall be paved, as provided in Section 9.18.100.020.C (Setbacks). Elements that create shading, seating, and safety features for pedestrians shall be incorporated into the design of the front setback in the form of shade trees of minimum 24-inch box size, benches, lighting either in the pavement or mounted on poles 10 to 12 feet in height, and enhanced paving consisting of either textured concrete, bricks, or stonework. Painted concrete shall not be used.

C. Garden Grove Boulevard Tree Requirements. Trees are a significant and highly visual component of the urban environment for both the pedestrian and people in vehicles. For the pedestrian, trees create shade and provide comfort and an enhanced feeling of appropriate scale. For people in vehicles, a clear pattern of trees provides visual interest and enhances movement along and through the City's primary street corridors. For these reasons and to achieve General Plan goals with regard to enhancing City identity, for all properties having any property line adjacent to the Garden Grove Boulevard right-of-way, landscaping shall be provided within the required front setback area in addition to otherwise required paving, landscaping, and street trees. Such landscaping shall consist of the following:

1. Columnar Trees Required. Columnar trees shall be planted within 10 feet of the Garden Grove Boulevard property line within the front yard setback. Trees shall either be grouped or planted at no more than 40 feet on center. Trees shall be of a minimum 24-inch box size at planting and have a minimum height at maturity of 45 feet.

2. Setback Canopy Trees Required. Canopy trees shall be planted at a ratio of at least one tree for every 50 feet of Garden Grove Boulevard lot frontage. Trees may be placed at regular intervals along the front yard setback or may be clustered within the front yard setback.

3. Trees within Public Rights-of-Way. Canopy trees within the street right-of-way are an essential component of the streetscape and pedestrian orientation of Garden Grove Boulevard. Street trees shall be provided no more than 30 feet apart on center, or as otherwise required by Public Works standards.

4. Required Planting Area. A minimum of 16 square feet of planting of shrubs and/or groundcover shall be provided at the base of each required tree. Tree grates may be substituted for the shrubs or groundcover.

Figure 9.18-2: Garden Grove Boulevard Frontage Tree Requirements

D. Building Stepback at Garden Grove Boulevard. Any portion of a building or structure located within 45 feet of the Garden Grove Boulevard right-of-way shall not exceed 50 feet in height. Where a building fronting Garden Grove Boulevard is located more than 45 feet away from Garden Grove Boulevard, no additional building stepback is required.

E. Building Stepback at Side Streets. Any portion of a building or structure located within 25 feet of any public right-of-way other than Garden Grove Boulevard shall not exceed 50 feet in height. Where a building is located more than 25 feet away from another public right-of-way (other than Garden Grove Boulevard), no additional building stepback is required.

Figure 9.18-3: GGMU Required Building Stepbacks

F. Boulevard Garden Plaza Requirement. For projects having a property line that abuts the Garden Grove Boulevard right-of-way and where the buildings are clearly oriented immediately toward Garden Grove Boulevard, a boulevard garden plaza shall be provided. New stand-alone multiple-family residential development with no commercial component, in the Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use (GGMU) zone, on sites that do not have access to a principal, major, primary, or secondary arterial street are not required to include a pedestrian plaza area. The purpose of this boulevard garden plaza is to provide a place adjacent to the public right-of-way that expands the area for use by pedestrians for passive recreation and public gathering, and that provides area for landscape amenities, display of public art, and similar uses that enhance the appearance and function of development. This boulevard garden plaza shall be provided at grade and shall comply with the following design standards.

1. Permitted Uses. The required boulevard garden plaza may include landscaped and paved areas, outdoor dining areas, public art display, fountains, or similar uses and amenities permitted in the applicable zone, including nonvehicular sales kiosks and outdoor dining. A minimum of three types of improvements and/or amenities shall be provided.

2. Minimum Area. The boulevard garden plaza area shall comply with the minimum area requirements set forth in Table 9.18-3 (Minimum Boulevard Garden Plaza Area in the GGMU Zones).

Table 9.18-3 Minimum Boulevard Garden Plaza Area in the GGMU Zones
Garden Grove Boulevard Frontage Length	Minimum Plaza Area
Less than 150 feet	600 sf
150—300 feet	1,000 sf
More than 300 feet	1,500 sf

3. Shape and Minimum Dimensions. The boulevard garden plaza area shall have a minimum dimension of 10 feet in width and 10 feet in length. The required open space area may be split into no more than two contiguous areas.

4. Location. The boulevard garden plaza area shall adjoin the front yard setback.

5. Landscaping. A minimum of 25% of the boulevard garden plaza area shall be landscaped with live plant materials. Landscaping provided in raised planters or pots is permissible.

Figure 9.18-4: Required Boulevard Garden Plaza

6. Paving. Boulevard garden plazas shall be paved in materials consisting of either pavers, stone or cobblestone, or patterned or scored colored concrete. Plain and colored concrete and plain asphalt are prohibited.

7. Other Requirement. The boulevard garden plaza area shall not be enclosed or obstructed by fencing or walls and shall be integrated with the front yard setback area through similar paving and landscaping treatments, except as required for permitted outdoor dining areas.

G. Where a building or buildings is located toward the rear of a lot and a surface parking lot is located between the public right-of-way and buildings on the site, a pedestrian plaza shall be required in lieu of the Boulevard Garden Plaza, in conformance with the requirements set forth in Section 9.18.100.030.B (Pedestrian-Oriented Plazas).

H. Examples of Build-out Options for GGMU-1, GGMU-2, and GGMU-3. Figures 9.18-5 through 9.18-7 illustrate development approaches that may result from the application of the development standards for the GGMU zones.

Figure 9.18-5: GGMU-1 Potential Development Examples

Figure 9.18-6: GGMU-2 Potential Development Examples

Figure 9.18-7: GGMU-3 Potential Development Examples

(2814, 2012; 2925 § 3, 2021; 2939 § 3, 2022; 2967, 8/12/2025)

§ 9.18.090.030 Civic Center Zone Development Standards.

In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this Section 9.18.090.030 apply to proposed development in the CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, and CC-OS zones. Table 9.18-4 (Development Standards for the Civic Center Mixed Use Zones) and referenced figures establish the general development standards applicable to all development in the CC zones.

Table 9.18-4 Development Standards for the Civic Center Mixed Use Zones
Development Standards	Civic Center Mixed Use Zones
	CC-1	CC-2	CC-3	CC-OS
Minimum Lot Size	Minimum area and width for new lots. When a lot has less than the minimum required area or width as set forth in the development standards for the zone in which it is located and was of record on November 12, 1960, the lot shall be deemed to have complied with the current minimum required lot area or width.
Minimum Area	10,000 sf	5,000 sf	15,000 sf	Development standards per site plan review process.
Minimum Width	75 ft	50 ft	75 ft
Minimum Width (Corner Lot)	75 ft	50 ft	75 ft
Maximum Density/Intensity
Maximum Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.5	0.5	0.5	Development standards per site plan review process.
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)	24 units/acre No commercial component required.	48 units/acre Residential uses permitted above ground floor only (See Section 9.18.090.050.)	60 units/acre Commercial storefronts required per Section 9.18.090.030.C and Figure 9.18-11.
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 9.18.100 for setback measurement, allowed encroachments and projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.			Setbacks
Front	As determined per Figure 9.18-8			Development standards per site plan review process.
Side	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum five ft when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.	None required	None required
Corner Side	As determined per Figure 9.18-8
Rear	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum five ft when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum 10 ft when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.
Maximum Height and Building Stepbacks	Maximum building height shall not exceed height limit in feet or stories. See also Section 9.18.100 for rear and side yard encroachment plane requirements which may restrict heights adjacent to a residentially zoned lot.
	Maximum height and building stepbacks required as determined per Section 9.18.090.030.B, including Figure 9.18-9 and Figure 9.18-10.			Per site plan review process.
Lot Coverage
Minimum Lot Coverage	Not applicable	70%	Not applicable	Per site plan review process.
Maximum Lot Coverage	50%*	Not applicable	Not applicable

*	Maximum lot coverage requirement applies to stand-alone residential development only; does not apply to commercial or mixed use developments.

A. Required Setbacks. All structures shall maintain the minimum required setbacks set forth on Figure 9.18-8 (CC Required Street Frontage Setbacks), below.

Figure 9.18-8: CC Required Street Frontage Setbacks

B. Maximum Heights and Required Building Stepbacks. New buildings and structures shall conform to the maximum height and building stepback requirements of this section.

Figure 9.18-9: CC Maximum Heights and Required Building Stepbacks

1. In the CC-1 zone, no building stepback shall be required.

2. In the CC-2 zone, building stepbacks shall be required pursuant to Figure 9.18-9 (CC Maximum Heights and Required Building Stepbacks) for any new development with a property line abutting Main Street, Garden Grove Boulevard, or Acacia Parkway and where a building will be located within 10 feet of the subject street.

3. In the CC-3 zone, building stepbacks shall be required pursuant to Figure 9.18-9 (CC Maximum Heights and Required Building Stepbacks) for any new development with a property line abutting Garden Grove Boulevard, Acacia Parkway, Main Street, Civic Center Drive, 8th Street, 9th Street, and Stanford Avenue east of Euclid Street and where a building will be located within 20 feet of the subject street. Where a building with frontage on a subject street is located more than 20 feet from the subject street, no additional building stepback shall be required.

4. Building stepbacks shall be measured from the property line per Figure 9.18-10 (Required Building Stepbacks), below.

Figure 9.18-10: Required Building Stepbacks

C. Storefronts and Commercial Uses Required at Ground Floors. Storefronts provide a means for commercial uses to orient display toward and access directly from public sidewalks. By providing visibility into these commercial spaces, increased pedestrian interaction with businesses is provided. Storefronts and associated ground floor commercial space shall be required for certain properties with lot lines along Garden Grove Boulevard, Acacia Parkway, Main Street, and Euclid Street, as indicated on Figure 9.18-11 (CC Required Storefronts/Ground Floor Commercial Uses).

1. Where storefronts are required pursuant to Figure 9.18-11 (CC Required Storefronts/Ground Floor Commercial Uses), required commercial space shall have a minimum depth of 40 feet for a minimum of 60% of the length of the building façade measured parallel to the property line. The storefront shall be oriented toward the street indicated in Figure 9.18-11 (CC Required Storefronts/Ground Floor Commercial Uses).

2. Commercial space shall be occupied by a commercial use that is permitted in the zone pursuant to Table 9.18-1 (Use Regulations for the Mixed Use Zones) of this chapter.

3. For a civic, institutional, public, or similar use, a public lobby and offices may be considered a storefront.

Photo 9.18-3: Examples of Storefronts

Figure 9.18-11: CC Required Storefronts/Ground Floor Commercial Uses

(2814, 2012; 2857 § 5, 2015; 2925 § 4, 2021; 2939 § 3, 2022)

§ 9.18.090.040 Additional Regulations Specific to the CC-1 Zone.

A. Purpose and Applicability. In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this section apply to development in the CC-1 zone. These standards are established to maintain the one- to two-story character of neighborhoods within the Civic Center East district.

B. Architectural Components. New buildings and structures shall incorporate at least four of the following architectural components: (1) variation in building massing; (2) roofline variation; (3) utilization of projecting bays or recesses along all façades visible from a public right-of-way; (4) at least two types of building materials; (5) at least two building colors; (6) front porch; and (7) architectural detailing or ornamentation.

C. Maximum Length of Building Façade. Façades of buildings and structures facing public rights-of-way shall not exceed 50 feet of uninterrupted length measured parallel to the property line. Façades greater than this length shall be interrupted by breaks in façade plane not less than 10 feet in width and five feet in depth.

Figure 9.18-12: CC-1 Maximum Length of Building Façade

D. Porches at Street-Fronting Setbacks. Where porches are used along street-fronting setbacks, such may encroach within required setbacks for not more than five feet measured perpendicular to the property line.

E. Existing Single-Family Residential Development. Any legally established single-family residential development existing on the effective date of the ordinance establishing the CC-1 Mixed Use zone that is maintained as a single-family residential use shall be subject to the use regulations and development standards contained in Chapter 9.08 (Single-Family Residential Development Standards) of this title for any additions or modifications.

F. Conversion of Single-Family Homes to Commercial Structures and Uses. Any legally established single-family home located within the CC-1 zone may be converted to a commercial structure and use, provided that the conversion complies with the following standards and all other applicable requirements of Chapter 18 (Mixed Use Regulations and Development Standards) of this title and provided that a site plan is approved in accordance with Chapter 9.32. The following shall apply:

1. Compliance With Other Mixed Use Regulations and Development Standards. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all uses shall comply with all other applicable provisions in Chapter 18 of this title.

2. Maintenance of Residential Appearance. Converted homes shall maintain the residential appearance of the structure in order to maintain compatibility with the character and scale of the existing neighborhood.

3. Buffering from Residential Uses. Residential properties converted to commercial uses shall be buffered from existing residential properties in accordance with standards established by the Community Development Director. Buffering measures shall include, but not be limited to, fencing, landscaping, and low level lighting in order to reduce noise and light intrusion.

4. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation for all commercial uses in converted homes within the CC-1 zone shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, unless located within an integrated development that provides adequate buffering to adjacent residentially developed properties. Extended hours of operation may be approved in conjunction with an approved site plan and/or other land use entitlement.

5. Pedestrian Linkages. When converting existing homes to a commercial use, pedestrian linkages providing a connection between the commercial uses and other streets and remote parking lots shall either already exist or be created in conjunction with the conversion.

6. Parking. Parking for commercial uses shall comply with Section 9.18.140, with the exception that off-site parking is permitted to be located further than 1,500 feet from the site it is serving, provided that it is located in the CC-1 zone or within the CC-3 and CC-OS zones that are located east of Euclid Street, west of 9th Street, north of Garden Grove Boulevard, and south of Stanford Avenue. Off-site parking areas that support commercial uses in converted single-family homes shall be approved in conjunction with the approval of a site plan pursuant to the site plan review procedure set forth in Chapter 9.32.

7. Additions/Modifications of Structures in Conjunction with Conversions. Additions/modifications shall maintain continuity with the architectural style of the remainder of the existing structure.

8. Additional Compatibility Standards. The additional compatibility standards set forth in subsection J of this section shall also apply to single-family homes converted to commercial uses and structures.

9. Conditional Use Permit Required for Uses Involving Entertainment and/or Alcohol Sales. Any home that converts from a residential use to a commercial use that will include entertainment and/or alcohol sales shall be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential uses, be subject to special operating conditions, and require review and approval of a conditional use permit. If entertainment and/or consumption of alcohol is conducted outdoors, buffering measures shall include, without limitation, sound attenuation walls and landscaping in order to protect adjacent residential uses. If the entertainment and/or alcohol sales or consumption is conducted, and the use does not meet the distance requirements for the subject uses as prescribed in Section 9.18.030 (Special Operating Conditions and Development Standards), a waiver of distance and location provisions may also be requested through the conditional use permit process. In conjunction with the approval of a conditional use permit, the hearing body may grant a waiver to any distance or location provision if it makes all of the following findings:

a. That the proposed use will not be contrary to the public interest or injurious to nearby properties, and that the spirit and intent of this section will be observed;

b. That the proposed use will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring property or cause or exacerbate the development of urban blight;

c. That the use will not interfere with operation of other businesses or uses within the area;

d. That the establishment of an additional regulated use in the area will not be contrary to any program of neighborhood conservation or revitalization;

e. That the establishment complies with all other distance and pedestrian and vehicular requirements of this code; and

f. That all applicable regulations of this code will be observed.

G. Communal Dining Areas. Communal dining areas may be created between properties and uses. Outside communal dining areas shall be sufficiently buffered from adjacent residential uses in a manner that will protect the peaceful enjoyment of adjacent residentially developed properties. In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, including those prescribed in Section 9.18.090.040.F.9 (Conditional Use Permit Required for Uses Involving Entertainment and/or Alcohol Sales), the following provisions shall apply to uses that include communal dining with entertainment and/or alcohol:

1. A conditional use permit is required for communal dining with entertainment and/or alcohol.

2. Entertainment shall only be permitted within a confined space with proper sound attenuation or within a wholly enclosed building.

3. Outdoor communal dining areas where alcohol is served and/or consumed must be located in a controlled area or group of areas with monitored entrances and exits and enclosed by a perimeter barrier.

4. The conditional use permit shall specify the requirements and the party or parties responsible for monitoring, managing and controlling the communal dining area(s).

H. Nonvehicular and Vehicular Vending. Both nonvehicular kiosks and vehicular vending may include, without limitation, converted camper trailers, nostalgic vans, and food trucks, and may be temporarily or permanently installed/parked both on site and off site. In addition to meeting the requirements of Sections 9.18.070.010 and 9.18.070.020, both nonvehicular and vehicular vending shall comply with the following standards:

1. The design, materials, and colors are to be well crafted and considerate of the immediate surroundings of the proposed installation.

2. The size of a nonvehicular vending kiosk located within the CC-1 zone may exceed 36 square feet provided that the size of the kiosk is appropriate in scale and massing for the location it is intended for. In no case shall the kiosk be larger than 100 square feet.

3. Graphics and signs shall be appropriate to the size and design of the cart/trailer/kiosk and shall not cause light or glare on adjacent streets and residentially developed properties. Typical sign area approved is up to six square feet, not including menu boards, which are typically temporary and/or not permanently affixed to the kiosk.

4. Kiosks may not be placed in any required parking space, driving aisle, or walkway. If installed/parked within the public right-of-way, the kiosk/vehicle shall be appropriately separated and buffered from adjacent vehicular traffic through the use of low fencing, planters, or similar barrier. Any street parking that is lost due to the installation of a vending structure shall be replaced elsewhere within the CC-1 zone either within the public right-of-way or within a joint-use parking lot.

5. Wheels located under the cart/trailers/kiosks are preferred (such as casters) and shall be permanently inflated. Projecting wheels must have fenders.

6. Hitches attached to the cart/trailer/kiosk must be removable and detached during operation hours.

7. The use of propane tanks may be permitted subject to the City's Fire Department and Building Division review and approval. Propane tanks must be attached to (or within) the kiosk and the kiosk must allow for adequate ventilation and screening.

8. The location, design, and layout of both nonvehicular and vehicular vending structures shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director or designee. All vending structures located within the public right-of-way shall meet all requirements of the Public Works Department for encroachments into the public right-of-way and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Director.

9. No external power, piping or plumbing is allowed. All vending structures shall be self-contained.

I. Event Space. Outdoor and indoor event spaces, including banquet facilities, shall comply with the following standards and all other application requirements of Chapter 18 (Mixed Use Regulations and Development Standards) of this title:

1. With the exception as otherwise provided in this section, all uses shall comply with all other applicable provisions in Chapter 18 of this title.

2. Parking for uses within outdoor and indoor event spaces shall comply with Section 9.18.140.

3. Hours of operation shall be determined through the conditional use permit process.

J. Additional Compatibility Standards. The following standards are intended to ensure the compatibility of uses within the CC-1 zone:

1. Within mixed use developments, residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents through the provision of secured entrances and exits that are separate from the nonresidential uses, and are directly accessible to parking areas. Nonresidential and residential uses shall not have common entrance hallways or common balconies. These separations shall be shown on the development plan, and the separations shall be permanently maintained. All commercial development/use shall submit a security plan to the Police Department for review and approval by the Police Chief or designee prior to establishment of the use.

2. Commercial uses shall be designed and operated, and hours of operation limited where appropriate, so that neighboring residents are not exposed to offensive noise, especially from traffic, trash collection, routine deliveries or late night activity. No use shall produce continual loading or unloading of heavy trucks at the site between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Hours of operation for all commercial uses within the CC-1 zone shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, unless located within an integrated development that provides adequate buffering to adjacent residentially developed properties, or otherwise authorized pursuant to a conditional use permit or minor deviation land use permit approved pursuant to Chapter 9.32. For uses requiring approval of a conditional use permit, extended hours of operation may be authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit. For uses not requiring a conditional use permit or other discretionary land use approval, requests for extended hours of operation shall require approval of a minor deviation land use permit pursuant to Section 9.32.030.D.11 of Chapter 9.32 of this title.

3. Residential portions of a mixed use project shall be designed to limit the interior noise caused by the commercial and parking portions of the project, to a maximum of 45 decibels (db) community noise equivalent level (CNEL) on annual basis in any habitable room with windows closed. Proper design may include, but shall not be limited to, building orientation, double or extra strength windows, wall and ceiling insulation, and orientation and insulation of vents. Where it is necessary that windows be closed in order to achieve the required level, means shall be provided for ventilation/cooling to provide a habitable environment.

4. No use, activity or process shall produce continual vibrations or noxious odors that are perceptible, without instruments, by the average person at the property lines of the site or within the interior of on-site residential units.

5. Outdoor lighting associated with commercial uses shall not adversely impact surrounding residential uses, but shall provide sufficient illumination for access and security purposes. Such lighting shall not blink, flash, oscillate, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness.

(2814, 2012; 2857 § 6, 2015; 2888 §§ 7, 8, 2017; 2939 § 3, 2022)

§ 9.18.090.050 Additional Regulations Specific to the CC-2 Zone.

A. Purpose and Applicability. In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this section apply to proposed development in the CC-2 zone. These standards are established to maintain the low-scale character and architectural style of development of the early-20th century district located along Main Street.

B. Limit on Residential Units. Residential units shall be permitted only above ground floor commercial space and shall be further limited as follows:

1. The maximum allowable number of residential units within the entire CC-2 zone, located on the east and west sides of Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Acacia Parkway, shall not exceed 102 units. As each property is developed with residential units, the number of units that have been approved shall reduce the maximum number of allowable units in the CC-2 zone as a whole. In the event that a commercial development is expanded that would reduce the number of available surplus parking spaces, the maximum allowable number of units will be reduced according to the number of parking spaces encumbered by the commercial development, unless parking has been provided for on site or within a parking structure.

2. Each unit shall be limited to a maximum of two sleeping rooms.

3. Adaptive reuse of above ground floor spaces for residential uses is permitted, provided that alterations to the exterior building façades, including windows, are limited to those required to comply with residential building code requirements.

4. The design of new mixed use buildings whereby at least two-thirds of the overall floor area is occupied by residential units shall include the following components: (1) roofs of barrel-shaped red tile; (2) recessed entries; (3) building façades consisting of either brick or beige or off-white stucco; the use of stonework on the lower one-third of the first story is allowed; (4) awnings or trellises on the front façade; (5) at least 60% of the first-floor front façade consisting of doors and windows; and (6) upper-story detailing consisting of balconies, projecting windows, shuttered windows, and/or architectural detailing. Aluminum window and door frames are specifically prohibited.

C. Parking. Parking shall be unassigned throughout the Main Street Parking District unless provided for on site, and any assigned parking shall not be counted toward meeting minimum parking requirements.

D. General Design Regulations and Site Development Standards. The following site development standards for the CC-2 zone are established to provide for the orderly development, restoration, and revitalization of properties within the CC-2 zone; to provide for the proper relationship of various uses, buildings, structures and open spaces; to allow for the maximum flexibility in design and development within the parameters of the historical theme of Main Street; and to encourage the utilization of recognized economic, cultural, and social values of good environmental planning. The following standards shall apply to buildings used for nonresidential purposes and any mixed use building whereby the residential component constitutes less than two-thirds of the total floor area.

1. Architectural and Design Criteria. To ensure that the development, restoration, and revitalization of properties and buildings are completed in accordance with the general historical theme of the CC-2 zone, the Community Development Department shall adopt, by resolution, architectural and design criteria, which shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk. All development projects shall conform to such architectural and design criteria as though listed verbatim in this title.

2. Site Plan Required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building or structure, a site plan shall be adopted if either of the following conditions apply:

a. Floor area in excess of 10% will be added to an existing building or structure.

b. A new building or structure will be established. The proposed plan shall be submitted to the Downtown Commission for review and recommendation to the Planning Commission. All required site plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and Planning Commission for approval and architectural review.

3. Building Design Plan. Under the provisions of this subsection, when a structural rehabilitation is requested and a site plan is not required, a building design plan shall be required. The proposed building design plan shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for technical review and recommendation to the Downtown Commission. The Downtown Commission shall review the proposed plan and make recommendations to the Community Development Department. All required building design plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval and architectural review. The specific drawings and contents required in the building design plan shall be determined by the Community Development Department and shall be adopted by resolutions as a portion of the architectural design criteria.

4. Conformance with Site Plan and/or Building Design Plan Required. All work to be carried out in the development, restoration, or revitalization of any building or structure located within the CC-2 zone shall be performed in accordance with the provisions and conditions of an approved site plan or building design plan.

E. Signs. All signs shall be regulated by the provisions of Chapter 9.20 (Sign Standards) of this title.

F. Maintenance Requirements. All buildings and structures within the CC-2 zone shall be maintained in good repair and in a manner consistent with the general historical theme adopted for the zone. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, buildings being painted and awnings replaced periodically as required.

G. The Downtown Commission shall monitor compliance and shall notify property owners and tenants in the event of noncompliance. In the event of continued noncompliance, the Downtown Commission shall make recommendations to the Community Development Department, which shall be empowered to utilize any available means to ensure compliance.

H. Role of the Downtown Commission. The Downtown Commission shall review proposed building design plans and site plans, monitor the maintenance of the buildings in the CC-2 zone, and advise the City Council regarding the levy of annual assessments for the Main Street Assessment District No. 1.

I. Outdoor Dining in the Public Right-of-Way on Historic Main Street. Eating establishments located on Main Street between Acacia Parkway and Garden Grove Boulevard may locate and operate incidental and accessory outdoor dining areas on the adjacent public right-of-way, subject to compliance with the provisions of this subsection, approval of a Main Street outdoor dining permit by the Director or applicable hearing body pursuant to Chapter 9.32, and issuance of an encroachment permit by the City pursuant to Title 11. The provisions of this subsection, and not Section 9.18.030.300, shall govern outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way on Main Street.

1. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this section:

a. "Barrier" means a fabricated physical barrier that is firmly anchored to the ground meant to demarcate an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way.

b. "Dining alcove" means an outdoor recess opening out of an eating establishment in conjunction with an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way.

c. "Director" means the Director of Economic and Community Development for the City.

d. "Encroachment permit" means a temporary revocable permit issued by the City pursuant to Title 11 authorizing use of a portion of the public right-of-way.

e. "Main Street outdoor dining permit" means a permit approved by the City in accordance with this subsection and Chapter 9.32 authorizing the owner of an eating establishment that fronts on Main Street between Acacia Parkway and Garden Grove Boulevard to establish and maintain an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way on Main Street immediately adjacent to the eating establishment.

f. "Obstruction" means any object or obstacle, which completely or partially blocks a path of travel on a public right-of-way, including, but not limited to, a sign, lamp post, bench, tree, tree grate, table, chair, umbrella, or other object attendant to an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way.

g. "Outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way" means a specific area within the public right-of-way adjacent to an eating establishment that contains seating for patrons of the eating establishment and where food and/or beverage service and other activities related to dining that are incidental and accessory to operation of the eating establishment may occur.

2. Application for Main Street Outdoor Dining Permit. An application for a Main Street outdoor dining permit shall be filed on forms provided by the Director, and submitted under penalty of perjury, and shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount established by the City Council for a Director's Review. The application shall be filed concurrently with an application for an encroachment permit and shall include, without limitation, the following information and documents:

a. The name and business address of the eating establishment with which the proposed outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way is associated.

b. The name, business address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant, which must be the owner of the adjacent eating establishment, and the applicant's responsible managing officer signing the application. An applicant that is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership shall designate one of its officers, members, managers, or general partners to act as its responsible managing officer to complete and sign the application and to bind the entity in contract, and shall submit evidence acceptable to the Director that such individual is authorized to act on behalf and bind the applicant.

c. If the applicant is not the legal or beneficial owner of the adjacent property on which the eating establishment is located, include the name and address of the property owner(s) and a written authorization executed by the property owner(s), or the property owner(s) authorized agent, authorizing the applicant to establish and maintain an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way and to submit the application. If said authorization is executed by an agent of the property owner(s), written authorization of such agency satisfactory to the Director shall also be provided.

d. Plans, drawings, and a description of the proposed outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way and/or dining alcove satisfactory to the Director. At a minimum, the plans shall show in detail the dimensions of the proposed outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way; the locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed obstructions; the proposed locations, number, and arrangement of all barriers, tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other furnishings; and the location and dimensions of the proposed pedestrian path of travel. If construction of a dining alcove is proposed, detailed architectural and building plans for all structural alterations are required. The plans shall also include a description, satisfactory to the Director, of the colors, types, styles, and materials of all barriers, furnishings, umbrellas, and other objects proposed to be utilized within the outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way.

e. A description of the anticipated periods of use during the year, the proposed hours of daily use, and whether the service of alcoholic beverages is requested.

f. Sufficient evidence to establish, to the satisfaction of the Director, in his or her sole discretion, that the proposed outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way will not be inconsistent with the underlying dedication for public right-of-way or the City's title or estate in the underlying public right-of-way.

3. Design Requirements. Outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way shall be subject to the following design and locational standards and requirements:

a. An outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way may only be located adjacent to Main Street. No existing trees, lamp posts, or planters may be removed or relocated. Existing benches and trash receptacles may not be removed, but may be relocated subject to approval of the Public Works Director or designee.

b. Each approved outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way may only be located adjacent to the storefront of the eating establishment with which it is associated and may not extend across any portion of the storefront of an adjacent business or structure.

c. An outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way shall be arranged and located in such a manner that a four-foot minimum unobstructed path of travel for pedestrians along the right-of-way can be maintained at all times. Possible seating arrangements providing for a fourfoot minimum path of travel are depicted in Figures 9.18-12a through d of this subsection.

d. In accordance with applicable building code requirements, a minimum three-foot clear width of walking surfaces around dining furniture must be maintained, unless a lesser buffer is otherwise permitted. Where no barrier is installed, a three-foot minimum clearance buffer shall also be maintained between all dining furniture and the parallel parking limit line on Main Street.

e. All outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way must be fully accessible to and useable by the physically handicapped in compliance with applicable law.

f. The amount of seating that may be permitted within an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way is subject to applicable occupancy limits set forth in the uniform building codes, requirements of the City's Public Works Department, and any other applicable regulations set forth in this title.

g. The use of removable table umbrellas is encouraged, provided such umbrellas maintain at least seven feet of clearance above the sidewalk level, do not exceed 10 feet in height, and do not encroach into parking areas, walkways, or vision clearance areas.

h. Portable heating units acceptable to the Fire Department may be utilized.

i. Lighting for an outdoor dining area shall be provided. Lighting may be incorporated into the façade of the building and shall complement the style of the building. Lights on buildings shall not be glaring to pedestrian or vehicular traffic and should illuminate only the outdoor dining area. Battery-operated table lamps or candles, or other lighting sources that do not require electrical wiring, are encouraged.

j. Barriers. Barriers demarcating an approved outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way may be installed, subject to an encroachment permit. A barrier is required if alcoholic beverages are sold, served, and/or consumed in the outside eating area. The following requirements apply where barriers are installed:

i. Barriers shall be fabricated from wrought iron or other sturdy materials approved by the City that are consistent with the aesthetic and architectural character of the Historic Main Street area. Barriers may not be fabricated of chain link, cyclone fencing, plastic, vinyl, or chicken wire and may not include fabric or canvas inserts, spears, spikes, and/or finials. An example of an acceptable type of barrier is shown in Photo 9.18-3a, below.

Photo 9.18-3a: Example of a fabricated wrought iron barrier.

ii. All barriers shall be firmly anchored to the ground. At the time the barrier is removed, the paving shall be returned to its original condition.

iii. A barrier may be no less than three feet and no more than three feet six inches in height.

iv. The location of any barrier shall be subject to the approval of the Director or applicable hearing body and the provisions and conditions of the encroachment permit.

k. Dining Alcoves. Storefronts may be altered to allow for dining alcoves in conjunction with an outdoor dining area that encroaches into the public right-of-way. In addition to all applicable requirements set forth in this chapter, the following provisions shall apply to dining alcoves:

i. No new structural portion of the dining alcove shall encroach into the public right-of-way.

ii. The outdoor dining area may be located both within the dining alcove on private property and in the public right-of-way, provided the portion of the outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way complies with all requirements of this subsection, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of a minimum four-foot pedestrian path of travel.

iii. The dining alcove must include an entrance from the public right-of-way to the abutting property storefront.

iv. The dining alcove may be no more than one story in height.

v. The design of the dining alcove, including storefront systems, barriers, and glazing, shall be consistent with the aesthetic and architectural style of the building.

vi. The storefront shall completely enclose the abutting property building area behind, with the exception of doors and operable windows. The building area within shall not be open to the outside.

vii. Minimum glazing of the storefront shall be consistent with Section 9.18.100.040.F and Table 9.18-8, Storefront Glazing Calculation. The glazing of the storefront shall be clear and unobstructed, with the exception of the allowance under Section 9.20.040.D, Window Displays, to permit views into the establishment.

l. Any proposed structural rehabilitation or significant alterations of existing building façades proposed in conjunction with an outside eating area in the public right-of-way, including the construction of dining alcoves, shall be subject to review and recommendation by the Zoning Administrator and the Downtown Commission in accordance with this section.

m. The area subject to the Main Street outdoor dining permit and the size, number, location, orientation, type, and materials of all barriers, tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other furniture shall be limited to that described in the approved Main Street outdoor dining permit. Any changes not otherwise authorized by the conditions of approval to the Main Street outdoor dining permit shall require the filing of an application for a Modification to Approved Plans pursuant to Chapter 9.32 and shall be subject to review and approval by the Director or applicable hearing body.

Figure 9.18-12a: Example of an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way without a barrier.

Figure 9.18-12b: Example of an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way abutting a storefront wall without a barrier.

Figure 9.18-12c: Example of an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way with a barrier.

Figure 9.18-12d: Example of a dining alcove in conjunction with an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way with a barrier.

4. Operational Requirements. All outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way shall be subject to the following operational standards:

a. The business owner and operator shall comply with all provisions of this subsection and all conditions of approval of the encroachment permit, the Main Street outdoor dining permit and any applicable conditional use permit at all times. Failure to comply with any applicable Municipal Code or permit provisions or applicable conditions of approval may result in suspension or revocation of the Main Street outdoor dining permit.

b. Hours of operation of an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way shall not extend beyond 10:00 p.m. during any day of the week.

c. Tables, chairs, table lamps, umbrellas, portable heaters, and other furniture and related items may not be stored within the public right-of-way and shall be removed and stored inside the building when the business is closed or the outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way is not in operation. Approved barriers do not need to be removed except as otherwise required pursuant to the encroachment permit.

d. Outdoor dining areas shall be kept in a good state of repair and maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and in accordance with applicable Orange County Health Department regulations.

e. All building entryways and the required pedestrian path of travel shall remain clear and unobstructed at all times.

f. All outdoor dining areas shall be used for sit-down food and beverage service only; no stand-up service is permitted.

g. No entertainment shall be permitted within an outdoor dining area.

h. The use of mist systems or other devices spraying water over the public right-of-way is prohibited, unless the spraying of water is confined to seating located directly adjacent to the storefront or within a dining alcove. Overspray onto the required path of travel is prohibited.

i. All plans and permits for an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way and/or dining alcove shall be kept on the premises of the eating establishment for inspection at all times the establishment is open for business.

5. Sale and/or Service of Alcoholic Beverages. The service of alcoholic beverages and its consumption by customers in an outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way shall comply with Section 9.18.060 (Alcohol Beverage Sales) and furthermore, shall be restricted as follows:

a. The sale, service, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages within an outdoor dining area is prohibited unless authorized pursuant to a conditional use permit approved by the City and a valid license issued by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. All provisions and conditions of such permits and licenses shall be complied with at all times.

b. A barrier acceptable to the City and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is required.

c. The service of food shall accompany any sale or service of alcoholic beverages.

d. All alcoholic beverages shall be served, delivered, and removed to and from the outdoor dining area by the staff of associated eating establishment.

(2814, 2012; 2887 § 3, 2017; 2894 § 3, 2018; 2939 § 3, 2022)

§ 9.18.090.060 Additional Regulations Specific to the CC-3 Zone.

A. Intent. It is the City's intent to create a Civic Center district that consists of several distinct neighborhoods connected to the Civic Core and public park areas by a series of pedestrian pathways, thereby enhancing district cohesion and allowing people to easily walk to uses throughout the Civic Center district, as defined in the General Plan. While public sidewalks provide the primary means of pedestrian mobility within the district, additional connections can be provided via pathways, paseos, trails, and walkways that traverse private properties. This is particularly the case where large blocks either obstruct or are not well integrated into the traditional grid street pattern shaping the historic civic district. Thus, to fully realize the General Plan goal of providing connecting pathways throughout the Civic Center district, these regulations are established to incentivize provision of pedestrian access across private properties to connect one public right-of-way to another. These regulations shall become effective upon the City's adoption of guidelines and a pedestrian pathway plan for the Civic Center district.

Photo 9.18-4: Example of Pedestrian Pathway with Benches and Landscape Features

B. Applicability. These regulations shall apply to all new development within the CC-3 zone, as specified in subsections C (Commercial, Mixed Use, Education, and Institutional/Civic Developments) and D (Residential Developments) of this section for particular types of development. The design and dimensions of such pedestrian pathways shall conform to any guidelines the City may adopt for such.

C. Commercial, Mixed Use, Educational, and Institutional/Civic Developments. All new commercial, mixed use, educational, and institutional/civic developments, and any additions or improvements to an existing development whereby the new construction equals or exceeds 50% of the replacement value of the existing construction, as determined by the City's Community and Economic Development Director or designee, shall integrate into the development a pathway, paseo, walkway, or similar pedestrian access that connects the primary entrance along an adjacent public street or alley to either another adjacent public street or alley, or to a similar pathway on an abutting property. The area devoted to such pathway can be credited toward any open space requirement of the development.

D. Residential Developments. All new development projects with a residential component shall integrate into the development a pathway, paseo, walkway, or similar pedestrian access that connects the primary entrance along an adjacent public street or alley to either another adjacent public street or alley, or to a similar pathway on an abutting property. The area devoted to such pathway can be credited toward any open space requirement of the development.

E. General Requirements. All pathways, paseos, walkways, or similar pedestrian accesses shall be reviewed as part of any required site plan review or discretionary permit review process. The project may be conditioned to address such issues as, but not limited to, design materials, hours during which such pathway shall be available for general public access, pedestrian safety enhancements, lighting, and security of the businesses and residences with direct access to the pathway.

F. Conditional Use Permit Required for Uses Involving Entertainment and/or Alcohol Sales. Any mixed use development, or commercial development adjacent to a residential use(s), that will include entertainment and/or alcohol sales, shall be appropriately buffered from adjacent residential uses, be subject to special operating conditions, and require review and approval of a conditional use permit. If entertainment and/or consumption of alcohol is conducted outdoors, buffering measures shall include, without limitation, sound attenuation walls and landscaping in order to protect adjacent residential uses. If the entertainment and/or alcohol sales or consumption is conducted, and the use does not meet the distance requirements for the subject uses as prescribed in Section 9.18.030 (Special Operating Conditions and Development Standards), a waiver of distance and location provisions may also be requested through the conditional use permit process. In conjunction with the approval of a conditional use permit, the hearing body may grant a waiver to any distance or location provision if it makes all of the following findings:

1. That the proposed use will not be contrary to the public interest or injurious to nearby properties, and that the spirit and intent of this section will be observed;

2. That the proposed use will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring property or cause or exacerbate the development of urban blight;

3. That the use will not interfere with operation of other businesses or uses within the area;

4. That the establishment of an additional regulated use in the area will not be contrary to any program of neighborhood conservation or revitalization;

5. That the establishment complies with all other distance and pedestrian and vehicular requirements of this code; and

6. That all applicable regulations of this code will be observed.

G. Communal Dining Areas. Communal dining areas may be created between properties and uses. Outside communal dining areas shall be sufficiently buffered from adjacent residential uses in a manner that will protect the peaceful enjoyment of adjacent residentially developed properties. In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, including those prescribed in Section 9.18.090.060.F (Conditional Use Permit Required for Uses Involving Entertainment and/or Alcohol Sales), the following provisions apply to uses that include communal dining with entertainment and/or alcohol.

1. A conditional use permit is required for communal dining with entertainment and/or alcohol.

2. Entertainment shall only be permitted within a confined space with proper sound attenuation or within a wholly enclosed building.

3. Outdoor communal dining areas where alcohol is served and/or consumed must be located in a controlled area or group of areas with monitored entrances and exits and enclosed by a perimeter barrier.

4. The conditional use permit shall specify the requirements and the party or parties responsible for monitoring, managing and controlling the communal dining area(s).

(2814, 2012; 2888 § 9, 2017; 2939 § 3, 2022)

§ 9.18.090.070 Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone (NMU) Development Standards.

A. General. In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this section apply to proposed development in the NMU zone. Table 9.18-5 (Development Standards for the Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone) sets forth the general development standards applicable to all development in the NMU zone.

Table 9.18-5 Development Standards for the Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone
Development Standards	Neighborhood Mixed Use Zone (NMU)
Minimum Lot Size	Minimum area and width for new lots. When a lot has less than the minimum required area or width as set forth in the development standards for the zone in which it is located and was of record on November 12, 1960, the lot shall be deemed to have complied with the current minimum required lot area or width.
Minimum Area	15,000 sf
Minimum Width	75 ft
Minimum Width (Corner Lot)	75 ft
Maximum Density/Intensity
Maximum Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.5
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)	24 units/acre
	Residential development requires an on-site commercial development component of a minimum 0.2 FAR. Stand-alone multiple-family residential development in the NMU zone is only permitted on sites that do not have access to a principal, major, primary, or secondary arterial street and is not required to include a pedestrian plaza area.
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 9.18.100 for setback measurement, allowed encroachments and projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front	Minimum 15 ft
Side	None required
Corner Side	Minimum 10 ft
Rear	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum 10 ft when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.
Maximum Height	Maximum building height shall not exceed height limit in feet or stories. See also Section 9.18.100 for rear and side yard encroachment plane requirements which may restrict heights adjacent to a residentially zoned lot.
	50 ft or four stories, whichever is less
Lot Coverage
Minimum Lot Coverage	Not applicable
Maximum Lot Coverage	Not applicable

B. Maximum Gross Building Footprint. In the NMU zone, the gross building footprint of any structure at the ground level shall not exceed 40,000 square feet of contiguous floor area.

C. Pedestrian-Oriented Plaza Requirement. Each project in the NMU zone shall provide a pedestrian plaza, except for projects that are 100% residential, in which case the plaza shall not be required. The purpose of the pedestrian-oriented plaza is to provide a place for passive recreation, public gathering, landscape amenities, display of public art, and similar uses that enhance the appearance and function of development and integrate multiple uses on a site. For a building that is constructed with orientation toward the street, the pedestrian-oriented plaza shall be in the form of a boulevard garden plaza along the front setback and shall conform to the standards of Section 9.18.090.020.F (Boulevard Garden Plaza Requirement). For other development approaches and types, the plaza shall be a pedestrian plaza that connects the various uses/buildings on the site. In particular, for sites at Brookhurst Street and Chapman Avenue, pedestrian pathways in the form of sidewalks and crosswalks shall be used to connect uses across the street from each other.

1. Permitted Uses. The required pedestrian plaza may consist of landscaped and paved areas, outdoor dining, public art display, fountains, or similar uses and amenities permitted in the applicable zone. A minimum of three types of improvements and/or amenities shall be provided.

2. When the plaza is interior to a property, nonvehicular vending kiosks may be permitted.

3. Minimum Area. The pedestrian plaza shall comply with the minimum area requirements set forth in Table 9.18-6 (Minimum Pedestrian Plaza Area in the NMU Zone).

Table 9.18-6 Minimum Pedestrian Plaza Area in the NMU Zone
Right-of-Way Frontage Length	Minimum Plaza Area
Less than 150 feet	600 sf
150—300 feet	1,000 sf
More than 300 feet	1,500 sf

4. Shape and Minimum Dimensions. The required plaza area shall have minimum dimensions of 10 feet in width and 10 feet in length. The required area may be split into no more than two contiguous areas.

5. Location. The plaza area may be located anywhere on site, but shall be accessible to the public via pedestrian accessways of a minimum five-foot width.

6. Other Requirement. The plaza area shall not be enclosed or obstructed by fencing or walls, except as required for permitted outdoor dining areas abutting a public right-of-way.

(2814, 2012; 2925 § 5, 2021; 2939 § 3, 2022)

§ 9.18.090.080 Adaptive Reuse Zone (AR) Development Standards.

In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this Section 9.18.090.080 apply to proposed development in the AR zone. Table 9.18-7 (Development Standards for the Adaptive Reuse Zone) establishes the development standards applicable to all development in the AR zone.

Table 9.18-7 Development Standards for the Adaptive Reuse Zone
Development Standards	Adaptive Reuse Zone (AR)
Minimum Lot Size	Minimum area and width for new lots. When a lot has less than the minimum required area or width as set forth in the development standards for the zone in which it is located and was of record on November 12, 1960, the lot shall be deemed to have complied with the current minimum required lot area or width.
Minimum Area	15,000 sf
Minimum Width	75 ft
Minimum Width (Corner Lot)	75 ft
Maximum Density/Intensity
Maximum Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.5
Maximum Residential Density (units/acre)	48 units/acre All residential units shall be work-live units, per Section 9.18.020.070.
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 9.18.100 for setback measurement, allowed encroachments and projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front	Minimum 15 ft
Side	None required
Corner Side	Minimum 10 ft
Rear	None required unless abutting a residentially zoned lot; minimum 10 ft when abutting a residentially zoned lot. See Section 9.18.100.
Maximum Height	Maximum building height shall not exceed height limit in feet or stories. See also Section 9.18.100 for rear and side yard encroachment plane requirements which may restrict heights adjacent to a residentially zoned lot.
	50 ft or 4 stories, whichever is less
Lot Coverage
Minimum Lot Coverage	Not applicable
Maximum Lot Coverage	Not applicable

(2814, 2012; 2925 § 6, 2021; 2939 § 3, 2022)