The purpose of this article is to achieve the following:
(a) Provide
adequate space to meet the needs of commercial development.
(b) Minimize
traffic congestion and avoid overloading of utilities.
(c) Protect
"sensitive" areas from excessive noise, illumination, unsightliness,
odor, smoke and other objectionable influences associated with commercial
areas.
(d) Promote
high standards of site planning and landscape design for commercial
development.
(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)
Table 13-44 identifies development standards for the various
commercial zones. See also Article 9, General Site Improvement Standards
of this chapter for additional requirements.
TABLE 13-44
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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P
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AP
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CL
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C1
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C2
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C1-S
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TC
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Minimum Lot Area for newly created lots
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6,000 square feet
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12,000 square feet
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5 acres
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See Master Plan
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Minimum Lot Width for newly subdivided lots
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120 feet
Note: All newly subdivided lots shall have frontage on a dedicated
street equal to, or in excess of, the required minimum lot width.
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120 feet
Note: All newly subdivided lots shall have frontage on a dedicated
street equal to, or in excess of, the required minimum lot width.
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None
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Minimum Lot Width
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Interior Lot: 50 feet Corner Lot: 60 feet
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60 feet
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None
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Maximum Floor Area Ratio
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Refer to
CHAPTER V, ARTICLE 8, FLOOR AREA RATIOS.
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Maximum Building/Structure Height
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2 stories/30 feet
(except a 5% increase is allowed if necessary to screen existing
roof-mounted equipment)
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None
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SETBACKS FOR MAIN BUILDINGS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(Minimum distances given, unless otherwise noted. All setbacks from
streets are measured from the ultimate property line shown on the
master plan of highways.)
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Front
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20 feet
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Side (Interior)
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15 feet on one side and 0 feet on the other side.
Exception: If the side property line is adjacent to a residential
zone, all buildings shall maintain a side setback from the residential
property line of 2 times the building height at all locations.
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None
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Rear (Interior)
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0 feet
Exception: If the rear property line is adjacent to a residential
zone, all buildings shall maintain a rear setback from the residential
property line of 2 times the building height at all locations.
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None
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Side or Rear abutting a public street
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20 feet for secondary, primary or major streets per the master
plan of highways. 15 feet for all other streets.
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20 feet—see also subsections 13-45(f) and (g).
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PROJECTIONS (Maximum depth of projections given)
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Roof or Eaves overhang; Awning
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2 feet 6 inches into required side setback. 5 feet into required
front or rear setback.
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None
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Open, unenclosed Stairways.
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2 feet 6 inches into required setback area.
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None
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PARKING (See CHAPTER VI)
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LANDSCAPING (See CHAPTER VII)
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SIGNS (See CHAPTER VIII)
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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Planned Signing Program
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Not required
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Required (see CHAPTER VIII, SIGNS)
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Master Plan
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Not required
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Required: The final review authority is the Planning Commission
(see CHAPTER III, PLANNING APPLICATIONS)
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Uses Underroof
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All uses shall be conducted underroof except as allowed by a
minor conditional use permit or as permitted elsewhere in this Zoning
Code. Exception: Sidewalk and parking lot sales may be allowed for
a maximum of 4 sales per fiscal year with a maximum length of 3 days
per sale and subject to obtaining a business permit.
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Outdoor Storage (incidental to the main use)
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Permitted when: Storage does not interfere with required parking
or vehicular access; storage is not in required setback area abutting
a public right-of-way; storage does not decrease required landscaping;
storage is completely screened from view from street or adjacent properties;
storage complies with all applicable codes and regulations including,
but not limited to, the Uniform Fire Code. Storage not meeting these
criteria requires approval of a minor conditional use permit.
Shipping containers that comply with setback requirements for
structures, floor area ratio standards, parking requirements, are
placed on a permanent foundation and used for storage purposes only,
may be permitted with a building permit.
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(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 98-5, § 11, 3-2-98; Ord. No. 02-4, § 1d, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 02-9, § 1c, 7-1-02; Ord. No. 05-2, § 1g., 2-22-05; Ord. No. 21-20, § 1, 12-7-21)
(b) The
maximum building area shall not exceed the floor area ratios (FAR)
established in the general plan for the applicable general plan land
use designation as described further in Article 8, Floor Area Ratios,
of this chapter.
(c) If
a master plan is required for a project, all development must conform
to the master plan as approved by the final review authority.
(d) Additional
conditions or special requirements may be reasonably applied by other
city departments to ensure that the proposed development is compatible
and harmonious with existing development in the vicinity and to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare. If such conditions
are applied, the conditions must be fulfilled or a security posted
to ensure completion of the conditions to the satisfaction of the
appropriate department prior to final occupancy.
(e) Service and repair of motor vehicles and boats. The service
and repair operations shall be subject to the following:
(1) All operations shall be conducted within an enclosed building.
(2) All areas or structures in which such operations are conducted shall
be so located or treated as to prevent annoyance or a detriment to
any other existing on-site uses and surrounding properties.
(3) All activities shall be confined to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. when located
within 200 feet of residentially zoned property measured from lot
line to lot line.
(4) No damaged or inoperable boats or vehicles shall be stored for purposes
other than repair.
(f) In
the TC district, the required landscaped side and rear setbacks from
public streets may include architectural features (such as arcades,
awnings, and canopies), public art, and hardscape features (such as
paving, patios, planters, and street furniture) if the city council
determines that:
(1) These other features provide usable, visually interesting pedestrian
amenities and facilitate pedestrian circulation;
(2) These additional features enhance the overall urban design concept
of the master plan and promote the goals of the general plan and applicable
specific plan;
(3) Adequate landscaping is retained to shade the outdoor use areas and
to complement the architecture and design of buildings and pedestrian
areas; and
(4) The design of the rear and side setback areas will be compatible
with contiguous development.
(g) In
the TC district, buildings may encroach into the required side and
rear setbacks adjacent to public streets if the city council determines
that:
(1) An adequate, well-defined pedestrian circulation system is provided
within the master plan;
(2) Pedestrian-oriented landscaped and/or public use areas (plazas, patios,
etc.) are provided within the master plan;
(3) The reduced open space area will not be detrimental to developments
on contiguous properties;
(4) The reduced building setback will not deprive the street nor other
properties of necessary light and air; and
(5) These additional features enhance the overall urban design concept
of the master plan and promote the goals of the city's general plan
and applicable specific plan.
(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 02-4, § 1e, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 02-9, § 1d, 7-1-02; Ord. No. 21-20, § 1, 12-7-21)