The land use designation PC, Primary Commercial, is primarily intended to reinforce Washington Street as the main commercial street in Yountville and to promote the economic health and diversity of businesses throughout the Town. This designation shall apply to properties on the west side of Washington Street, including one parcel on the east side of Washington Street, as indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as PC, Primary Commercial.
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The following general conditions apply to all land designated as PC, Primary Commercial:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.52.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title;
B. 
Development shall be of an intensity and scale which preserves and enhances Yountville's small-town character, and integrates well with the surrounding areas and natural setting;
C. 
Parking shall be accommodated in ways which limit its visibility and prominence, typically in small lots screened from public view, as established in Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.136, Walls, Fences and Landscape Screening, of this title;
D. 
Development shall contribute to a well-integrated mix of uses that create an attractive, vibrant, and walkable Washington Street experience; and
E. 
Development shall maintain an appropriate balance between the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses to assure a livable community for residents.
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The following conditions apply to parcels on the west side of Washington Street between Mulberry and Humboldt Streets (APNs 036-330-006, -009; a portion of 036-330-010; and 036-081-004 and -011 as shown on General Plan Figure LU-1):
A. 
Floor Area Bonus. An additional 0.15 FAR bonus allowed in Section 17.52.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan for retail and serviceoriented uses that the Town Council determines will likely increase business diversity and provide community benefits.
B. 
Height Bonus. A third-story height bonus up to a maximum height of 35 feet provided in Section 17.52.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan upon finding by the Town Council that there is a substantial community benefit related to the height bonus. To be considered for a limited third-story height bonus, the project applicant must submit its proposal outlining in detail the specific elements of the project that the applicant believes qualify as a substantial community benefit. The Town Council may provide examples of what might constitute a substantial community benefit by resolution.
To minimize visual impacts of increased height, the Town Council shall require architectural techniques such as modulating building forms, partial upper stories, upper-story step-backs, variation in roof forms and sufficient setbacks from public rights-of-way.
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The following uses are permitted in the PC, Primary Commercial, designation:
A. 
Professional office use may be approved at staff level without a public hearing by the Planning Officer and issued an administrative use permit, as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
B. 
General retail;
C. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
D. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
E. 
Accessory residential uses; and
F. 
Accessory commercial uses.
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The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
Lodging;
B. 
Full service restaurant;
C. 
Limited service restaurant;
D. 
Bar or nightclub;
E. 
Wine tasting room;
F. 
Mobile food vendor;
G. 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales;
H. 
Exterior display of merchandise;
I. 
Personal service;
J. 
Medical office;
K. 
Banks and financial services;
L. 
Food and beverage production;
M. 
Indoor recreation and fitness center;
N. 
Mixed use development;
O. 
Live/work unit;
P. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
Q. 
Utility facilities;
R. 
Rooftop pools and decks, as regulated by Chapter 17.104 of this title;
S. 
Commercial auxiliary structures, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title; and
T. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
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New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.52-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.52-1
Development Standard
Requirement for PC District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.25
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for housing uses, professional office uses subject to Section 17.178.010, and retail and service-oriented uses subject to Section 17.52.030.A.
There shall only be one additional FAR bonus of up to 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed encroachments into yards.
See Section 17.178.020 for setback reductions allowed for professional office development.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Front
15 feet
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
See Section 17.48.030.B for available height bonus.
Top Story Floor Area Limit
No more than 40% of the floor area of any building may be on the top floor
Modifications to this requirement may be granted by the Town Council through approval of the Master Development Plan if warranted by site and surrounding conditions and mitigated by design techniques to avoid heavy or bulky forms (such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, variety of roof forms).
Minimum Open Space
Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152 Signs
 
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