Certain categories of uses vary in their needs for unique development requirements. For example, residential uses require on-site open space to create indoor and outdoor spaces for residents. The development standards applicable to all buildings housing residential and commercial uses in the Mixed Use zones are provided in this Section 9.18.110. Standards for existing nonconforming single-family dwellings located in the Mixed Use zones are also provided in this Section 9.18.110.
(2814, 2012; 2939 § 3, 2022)
In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this Section 9.18.110.020 apply to all commercial developments and commercial portions of residential/commercial mixed use developments, with the exception of the conversion of single-family homes to commercial structures and uses in the CC-1 zone, which shall comply with the provisions of Section 9.18.090.040.
A. 
Commercial Ground Floor Design Standards.
1. 
Elevation of First Floor. The ground floor elevation shall be located no more than one foot above the existing grade and no more than one foot below existing grade.
2. 
Minimum Ground Floor Height. The minimum height of commercial ground floor spaces shall be 12 feet. This height shall be measured from the floor of the at-grade level to the floor of the second story. If there is no second story, the height shall be measured to the top of the roof.
3. 
Building Entrances to Commercial Uses. Commercial uses shall provide at least one entrance facing the front property line, which shall serve as the primary entrance to the business. Walkways, architectural elements, directional signage, or similar means shall be used to emphasize and direct persons toward that entrance. Interior space shall be arranged to orient towards the primary entrance. Street-facing entrances shall be unlocked and accessible to the public during business hours.
(2814, 2012; 2857 § 9, 2015; 2939 § 3, 2022)
In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the provisions of this Section 9.18.110.030 apply to all multifamily residential developments and residential portions of residential/commercial mixed use developments.
A. 
Minimum Dwelling Unit Area. New dwelling units shall have a minimum floor area established in Table 9.18-9 (Minimum Dwelling Unit Size) excluding garages.
Table 9.18-9
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
Number of Bedrooms
0
1
2
3 or more
Minimum Floor Area per Unit
500 sf
750 sf
900 sf
1,050 sf
B. 
Maximum Number of Bedrooms per Unit. No single dwelling unit shall have more than four bedrooms.
C. 
Residential Building Setbacks. In addition to the setback requirements set forth in Section 9.18.090 (Development Standards Specific to Individual Mixed Use Zones) and Section 9.18.100 (Development and Design Standards Applicable to All Mixed Use Zones), residential portions of residential developments and residential portions of residential/commercial mixed use developments shall meet the minimum building setback requirements set forth in Table 9.18-10 (Setback Requirements).
Table 9.18-10
Setback Requirements
Minimum Setbacks
From Rear Property Line
10 feet
From Interior Side Property Line
10 feet
D. 
Elevation of First Floor. The first habitable floor of a residential-only building shall be located no more than four feet above the existing grade and no more than one foot below existing grade along the required front yard setback.
E. 
Minimum Floor-to-Floor Height. The minimum floor-to-floor height of residential spaces shall be nine feet six inches. This height shall be measured from the floor of one story to the floor of the next story. Where a building has only one story, the height shall be measured to the top of the roof.
F. 
Private and Common Open Space and Recreation Requirements for Residential Components of Integrated Mixed Use Developments. Residential components of integrated residential/commercial mixed use developments shall provide a combination of private and common open space equal of a minimum 300 square feet per dwelling unit. The following spaces shall contribute to the private and common open space requirements:
1. 
Private Open Space. Private open space shall be provided at each unit. Private open space may be provided in the form of a patio, yard, balcony, immediately adjacent deck, or combination thereof and shall be directly adjacent to and accessible from each unit. Private open space shall have a minimum area of 60 square feet and a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction and a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet.
2. 
Active Common Open Space/Recreation Area. Common open space/recreation areas shall be designed to provide specific amenities as shown in the table below based on the number of units to be provided. The list of amenities is additive, meaning that up to the first five units, the amenity noted shall be provided (barbeque with table seating). Then for the next five units up to 10 units, in addition to the barbeque with table seating, a community garden area shall be provided. Then for the next five units up to 15 units, in addition to the barbeque with table seating and community garden area, an outdoor active use area shall be provided, and so on. An applicant may substitute an amenity further down the list for the one listed for the project size under consideration; for example, for a 15-unit project, a substitution may be made for the required barbeque with table seating, community garden area, or outdoor active use area.
The selection of amenities shall take into consideration the following criteria:
a. 
Size and shape of active recreation area;
b. 
Location and placement of buildings;
c. 
Diversity of recreational amenities; and
d. 
Number of units and/or lot size.
Multifamily Residential Development Amenity Standards
Number of Units
Base Amenity Type and Minimum Size
Additive Amenity Ratio
0-5
Barbeque with table seating
1 per 10 units, but at least 1 in all cases
up to 10
Community garden area — 32 sf minimum
8 sf/4 units
up to 15
Outdoor active use area — 400 sf minimum
50 sf/unit
up to 20
Provide one of two:
• Business center with workstations — 2 minimum
• Indoor or outdoor gym — 250 sf minimum
 
• 1 Workstation/8 Units
• 5 sf/1 Unit
up to 35
Provide two of three:
• Business center with workstations — 2 minimum
• Indoor or outdoor gym — 250 sf minimum
• Clubhouse with 400 sf kitchen
 
• 1 workstation/8 units
• 5 sf/1 unit
• 5 sf/1 unit
up to 45
One in-ground outdoor or indoor spa
• 1 — 64 sf spa at 65 units
• 2 — 36 sf spas at 80 units
• 2 — 64 sf spas at 100 units
• 1.5 sf increase/ 1 unit >100 units
up to 80
Provide one of two:
• Pool — 20,000-gallon minimum
• Children's play area1 — 500 sf minimum
 
• 10 sf/1 unit
• 50 sf/1 unit
up to 100+
One additional amenity from the list not otherwise provided
Same rates for all apply
Notes:
1.
Substitute 400 sf Wellness Facility 55+ Age Restricted Development, with an Additive Amenity Ratio calculated at 5 sf/1 unit.
2.
Allows Wellness Facility Substitution for 55+ Age Restricted Development
3. 
Common Open Space Dimensions. Common open spaces shall have a minimum horizontal dimension in any direction of 20 feet on the ground floor level. Upper story decks shall be no less than 10 by 10 feet in horizontal dimension. Roof decks shall be no less than 15 by 15 feet in horizontal dimension. The minimum vertical dimension shall be 15 feet.
4. 
Common Open Space Location. Active common open spaces shall not be located in any required setback area and shall be buffered at the ground level from adjacent residentially zoned lots by minimum six-foot high block wall. Active common open spaces may be located at ground level, on upper story decks, on roof decks, indoors, or outdoors. Areas located at upper story decks or on roof decks may contribute 100% towards the required common open space area. Areas located indoors shall not contribute more than 50% of the required common open space area.
5. 
Passive Common Open Space. Up to 50% of the required common open space areas may be developed and maintained as passive common open space consisting of landscape areas that incorporate pathways, waterscapes, and hardscape areas. Such passive open space shall have dimensions of no less than 10 feet in any direction and shall be located at least three feet clear of any onsite structure. Such passive open space areas shall be improved with at least three types of the amenities in the following list.
a. 
Pathways;
b. 
Benches/Tables;
c. 
Raised landscaped beds;
d. 
Gazebo or similar shade structure;
e. 
Community garden;
f. 
Outdoor game feature;
g. 
Water fountains or other water features.
6. 
Residential/Commercial Shared Passive Common Open Spaces. Passive common open spaces and joint use patios and plazas, the use of which is shared with the commercial components of a residential/commercial mixed use development, may contribute toward the requirement for common open space, provided that such areas are not used for outdoor dining by the commercial tenants, fenced, or otherwise restricted to use by a single business or residential tenant. These areas may include required front and corner side yard setbacks designed and landscaped to meet the requirements for passive common open spaces above and the requirements for minimum setbacks per Section 9.18.090 (Development Standards Specific to Individual Mixed Use Zones) and Section 9.18.100 (Development and Design Standards Applicable to All Mixed Use Zones). Shared passive common open spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 10 feet in any direction. Such areas shall not contribute more than 25% of the required residential common open space.
G. 
Open Space Requirements for Stand-Alone Multifamily Developments. All stand-alone multifamily residential developments shall comply with the open space standards for the R-3 zone, as established in Chapter 9.12 (Multifamily Residential Development Standards) of this title.
H. 
Additional Residential Unit Requirements. Each residential unit in a multiple family development shall comply with the following requirements.
1. 
Laundry Facilities. Each unit shall be provided with washer and dryer hookups and laundry space within the unit or garage. For apartment units, common laundry facilities may be provided in lieu of private facilities.
2. 
Storage Facilities. Each unit shall be provided with a separate storage area having a minimum of 120 cubic feet of private and secure storage space. This storage may be provided within the parking garage provided it does not interfere with garage use for automobile parking. Closet and cupboard space within the dwelling unit shall not count towards meeting this requirement.
I. 
Residential Parking Requirements.
1. 
Enclosed Parking Required. Required residential parking, per Section 9.18.140 (Parking), shall be provided within a parking structure or enclosed one- and two-car garages. Parking spaces shall be assigned to each individual unit.
2. 
Individual One- and Two-Car Garages. Individual one- and two-car garages shall maintain a minimum clear parking area of not less than 10 feet by 20 feet for a one-car garage and not less than 20 feet by 20 feet for a two-car garage. No storage cabinets or mechanical equipment, including, but not limited to, water heaters, utility sinks, or washers and dryers, shall encroach into the required parking area.
(2814, 2012; 2939 § 3, 2022; 2967, 8/12/2025)
Single-family dwellings existing as of October 27, 2011 in any Mixed Use zone that allows residential uses shall be considered a permitted use and shall be subject to R-1 property standards for modifications and additions, as set forth in Chapter 9.08 (Single-Family Residential Development Standards) of this title.
(2814, 2012; 2939 § 3, 2022)