A.
C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone. The C1 zone is intended
as a zone for small shopping centers, professional buildings, service
centers and other commercial activities providing convenience goods
and services to the surrounding residential neighborhood in conformance
with the comprehensive general plan of the city. In order to maintain
the health, safety and general welfare and assure compatibility with
surrounding residential neighborhoods, commercial uses and building
heights shall be restricted and buffering techniques incorporated
into the development design.
B.
C2 (Community Commercial) Zone. The C2 zone is intended as
a zone to accommodate shopping and convenience services for the community
in conformance with the comprehensive general plan of the city. In
order to maintain the health, safety and general welfare and assure
compatibility with surrounding residential neighborhoods, commercial
uses and building heights shall be restricted and buffering techniques
incorporated into the development design.
C.
C3 (Commercial Service) Zone. The C3 zone offers a full range
of goods and services to the community located along commercial thoroughfares
within the city in conformance with the comprehensive general plan.
In order to maintain the health, safety and general welfare and assure
compatibility with surrounding areas, commercial uses and building
heights shall be restricted and buffering techniques incorporated
into the development design.
D.
CR (Commercial Retail) Zone. The CR zone is intended as a
zone to accommodate retail shopping and convenience services in the
Montrose Shopping Park in conformance with the comprehensive general
plan of the city. In order to maintain the health, safety and general
welfare of the retail district and foster compatibility within the
area, commercial uses and building heights shall be restricted.
E.
CPD (Commercial Planned Development) Zone. The purpose of
the CPD commercial planned development zone is to establish permitted
uses and regulations for developing the highest and best use of certain
land areas in the city; to promote a desirable type of low profile
commercial office building in an open space setting; to protect and
enhance the quality of the residential living environment when adjacent
to such properties and to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare of the affected properties and the community at large in conformance
with the goals of the comprehensive general plan.
F.
CH (Commercial Hillside) Zone. The CH zone offers a full range
of goods and services to the community similar to the C3 zone but
located along commercial thoroughfares in hillside areas within the
city in conformance with the comprehensive general plan and applicable
community plans. In order to maintain the health, safety and general
welfare and assure compatibility with surrounding areas, commercial
uses and building heights shall be restricted and buffering techniques
incorporated into the development design.
G.
CA (Commercial Auto) Zone. The purpose of the CA commercial
auto zone is to provide for a district that promotes the maintenance
and expansion of vehicle dealers while still providing for alternate
complementary commercial uses in conformance with the goals of the
comprehensive general plan. This district is designed to be an attractive,
pedestrian-friendly urban auto row with a mix of commercial uses to
ensure the future vitality of uses within the district. It is also
designed to provide visual interest on all sides of buildings for
the benefit of residential and commercial uses and people living and
visiting in the area.
(Ord. 5399 Attach. A, 2004; Ord. 5541 § 5, 2006; Ord. 5761 § 1, 2011; Ord. 5765 § 3, 2012)
A.
Permitted Primary Uses and Structures. No building,
structure or land shall be used and no building, structure or use
in the commercial zoning districts shall be erected, structurally
altered, enlarged or established except the following permitted uses,
buildings and structures identified with a "P" in Table 30.12-A.
B.
Conditional Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with a "C" in Table 30.12-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 30.42). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.
C.
Administrative Uses and Structures. The following uses and structures identified with an "A" in Table 30.12-A may be permitted in the commercial zoning districts subject to approval of an administrative use permit (Chapter 30.49). The development standards of this zone shall apply except as otherwise provided herein.
D.
Temporary Uses. Temporary uses (identified with a "T"
in Table 30.12-A), allowed subject to approval and compliance with
all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.
E.
Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses,
buildings and structures shall be permitted in zones identified with
a "P" in Table 30.12-A.
F.
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Wireless telecommunications facilities, identified with a "W" in Table 30.12-A may be permitted subject to the approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit as set forth in Chapter 30.48 of this code.
G.
Standards for Specific Uses. Where the last column in
the following tables ("See Standards in Chapter or Section") includes
a Chapter or Section number, the regulations in the referenced chapter
or section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections
of this Zoning Code may apply as well.
H.
Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed on Table
30.12-A, or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not
allowed, except for other uses which the director of community development
determines to be similar in nature, function and operation to listed
permitted primary uses within these zones.
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Table 30.12-A
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAND USE (1)(2)
|
PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY ZONE
|
See Standards in Chapter or Section
| ||||||
|
C1
|
C2
|
C3
|
CR
|
CPD
|
CH
|
CA
| ||
|
Accessory Structures and Uses
| ||||||||
|
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and/or junior accessory dwelling
unit (JADU) on a lot developed with one residential dwelling unit
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.080
|
|
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) on a lot developed with more
than one residential dwelling unit
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.080
|
|
Accessory uses
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |
|
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |
|
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized, portable type)
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.040
| |
|
Dish antennas
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.050
|
|
Home occupations
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.45
| ||
|
Home-sharing
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
5.56
|
|
Reverse vending machines
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.12.040
| |
|
Signs
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.33
|
|
Solar energy equipment
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.30.050
|
|
Institutional Uses
| ||||||||
|
Cultural arts centers
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||||
|
Hospitals
|
P
|
P
| ||||||
|
Museums
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||||
|
Places of worship
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
C
|
P
| |||
|
Schools, physical instruction
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Schools, private
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| |||
|
Schools, private specialized education and training
|
A
|
P
|
P
|
C
|
P
| |||
|
Light Industrial Uses
| ||||||||
|
Backlots/outdoor facilities—Production
|
C
|
C
| ||||||
|
Broadcasting studios and indoor support facilities—Production
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
| ||||
|
Medical and dental laboratories
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
| ||||
|
Soundstages—Production
|
P
|
P
| ||||||
|
Utility and transmission facilities
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| |
|
Miscellaneous Uses
| ||||||||
|
Non-emergency heliports
|
C
|
C
| ||||||
|
Parking lots or structures
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.32.30.51.020
|
|
Office Uses
| ||||||||
|
Contractors office and/or storage, temporary
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
| |
|
Contractors office
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Medical and dental offices
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Office
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |
|
Office, consumer services
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||||
|
Veterinary offices, including hospitalization services
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Recreational Uses
| ||||||||
|
Arcade establishment
|
C
|
C
|
C
| |||||
|
Billiard establishments
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||||
|
Children's indoor play areas
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||||
|
Community gardens
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.045
| |
|
Cyber-café establishments
|
P
|
P
|
A
| |||||
|
Gyms and health clubs
|
P
|
P
|
C
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Indoor recreation center
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Outdoor commercial recreation
|
C
|
C
| ||||||
|
Private clubs and lodges
|
C
|
C
|
P
|
C
|
P
| |||
|
Public dances
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Taverns
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| ||
|
Theaters
|
C
|
P
|
C
|
P
| ||||
|
Residential Uses
| ||||||||
|
Domestic violence Shelters
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Emergency shelter
|
C
|
C
|
C
| |||||
|
Residential congregate living, limited subject to the provisions
of one residential dwelling per lot in the R-1250 zone
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Residential congregate living, medical
|
A
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||||
|
Residential congregate living, non-medical, subject to the provisions
of the R-1250 zone and provided further that ground floor level is
occupied with permitted commercial uses
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||||
|
Residential congregate living, non-medical, at the ground floor
level subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
| ||||
|
Multiple residential dwellings subject to the provisions of
the R-1250 zone and provided further that the ground floor level is
occupied with permitted commercial uses
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Multiple residential dwellings with dwelling units at the ground
floor level subject to provisions of the R-1250 zone
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| ||||
|
One residential dwelling per lot subject to the provisions of
the R-1250 zone
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Senior housing subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone
and provided further that the ground floor level is occupied with
permitted commercial uses
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Senior housing at the ground floor level subject to the provision
of the R-1250 zone
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| |||
|
Retail Uses
| ||||||||
|
Alcoholic beverage sales
|
A(4)
|
A(4)
|
A(4)
|
A(4)
|
A(4)
|
A(4)
| ||
|
Automobile supply store
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Banquet halls
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
| ||||
|
Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained between November
1st and January 9th
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
5.36
| ||
|
Firearms, weapon sales
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||||
|
Hardware stores
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Jewelry stores
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Liquor stores
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
| ||
|
Nurseries and garden supplies
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Paint and wallpaper stores
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Pawnshops
|
P
|
P
| ||||||
|
Pharmacy
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained between October 15th and
November 1st
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
T
|
5.36
| ||
|
Restaurant, counter service with limited seating
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Restaurants, fast food
|
A
|
P
|
P
|
A
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Restaurants, full service
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Retail stores, general merchandise
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Spas and swimming pools, sales and service
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Supermarkets
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.160
| ||||
|
Service Uses
| ||||||||
|
Ambulance services
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Banks and financial institutions
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Business support services
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Car washes, full or self service
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.030
| |||
|
Day care centers
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |
|
Gas station
|
C
|
P
|
P
|
C
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.020
| |
|
Heating and air conditioning sales and service (HVAC)
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.070
| |||||
|
Hotels and motels
|
P
|
P
|
P(3)
|
P
| ||||
|
Massage establishment
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
C
|
5.64
| |
|
Mortuaries and funeral homes
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||||
|
Personal services
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Pet grooming
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| |||
|
Repair and maintenance, consumer products
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
P
| ||
|
Tire stores
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.140
| ||||
|
Vehicle repair garage
|
P
|
P
|
P
|
30.34.150
| ||||
|
Wireless telecommunications facilities
|
W
|
W
|
W
|
W
|
W
|
W
|
W
|
30.48
|
|
Key to Permit Requirements
|
Symbol
|
See Chapter
|
|---|---|---|
|
Permitted use
|
P
| |
|
Administrative use—Administrative use permit required
|
A
|
30.49
|
|
Conditional use—Conditional use permit required
|
C
|
30.42
|
|
Temporary use
|
T
| |
|
Wireless telecommunications facilities permit required
|
W
|
30.48
|
|
Use not allowed
|
(Ord. 5399 Attach. A, 2004; Ord. 5446 § 4, 2005; Ord. 5537 § 2, 2006; Ord. 5541 § 6, 2006; Ord. 5645 § 8, 2009; Ord. 5692 § 13, 2010; Ord. 5712 § 5, 2010; Ord. 5747 § 8, 2011; Ord. 5761 § 2, 2011; Ord. 5765 § 4, 2012; Ord. 5803 § 83, 2013; Ord. 5810 § 2, 2013; Ord. 5818 § 15, 2013; Ord. 5836 § 3, 2014; Ord. 5870 § 1, 2016; Ord. 5907 § 5, 2018; Ord. 5942 § 3, 2019; Ord. 5957 § 5, 2020; Ord. 6027, 5/14/2024)
|
Table 30.12-B
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
| |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Development Feature
|
Requirement by Zoning District
| ||||||
|
C1
|
C2
|
C3
|
CR
|
CPD
|
CH
|
CA
| |
|
Minimum Lot Area
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
13,000 sq. ft.
|
|
Floor Area Ratio Maximum
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
3.5
|
|
Minimum Setbacks Required (4)
|
See Section 30.12.050 for setback exceptions
| ||||||
|
Street Front
|
5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building
or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater
|
None
|
10' average for the ground floor and 5' average for the second
floor
|
None
|
None
| ||
|
Street Side
|
5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building
or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater
|
None
|
5' minimum
|
None
|
None
| ||
|
Interior not adjacent to residential zones
|
None
|
5' minimum
|
None
|
None
| |||
|
Interior adjacent to residential zones
|
5' minimum and average 8'
|
5' minimum and average 8' for buildings and structures up to
and including 28'; 7' minimum and average 10' for buildings and structures
over 28' and up to and including 35'; 1' minimum for every 2' of height
for entire building, if building is over 35'
|
None
|
30' average
|
15'
|
10'
| |
|
Maximum Height Limits (1) (2) (3) (4) See Section 30.12.040(B) and (C) for additional information
|
25'
|
District 1 35' max District II 45' max and 3 stories max
|
District I—50' max and 3 stories max District II—65'
max and 4 stories max District III—90' max and 6 stories max
District IV—35' max
|
45' max and 3 stories max
|
35' max and 2 stories max
|
35 feet max
|
90', but limited to 35' within 40' of a residential zone boundary
(including center line of alley where applicable)
|
|
Landscaping (4)
|
As required by Chapter 30.31 (Landscaping)
| ||||||
|
Rooftop Equipment
|
See Section 30.30.020 (Site Planning)
| ||||||
|
Lighting
|
See Section 30.30.040 (Site Planning)
| ||||||
|
Trash Collection Areas
|
See Section 30.30.030 (Site Planning)
| ||||||
|
Parking and Loading
|
As required by Chapter 30.32 (Parking and Loading) (Also see 30.12.040(C.5) for other requirements for the CPD zone)
| ||||||
|
Design Review
|
As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review)
|
N/A
|
As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review)
| ||||
|
Notes:
| |
|---|---|
|
(1)
|
Enclosed or screened rooftop equipment not exceeding five feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. Elevator shafts and roof top stairwells not exceeding 15 feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions).
|
|
(2)
|
A mezzanine shall not be considered a story. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions).
|
|
(3)
|
For exceptions to height limits for wireless telecommunications facilities, see Chapter 30.48.
|
|
(4)
|
For setback, height, and landscaping requirements related to solar energy equipment, see Section 30.30.050.
|
(Ord. 5399 Attach. A, 2004; Ord. 5438 § 2, 2005; Ord. 5541 § 7, 2006; Ord. 5585 § 4, 2007; Ord. 5645 § 9, 2009; Ord. 5692 § 14, 2010; Ord. 5712 § 6, 2010; Ord. 5761, § 3, 2011; Ord. 5765 § 5, 2012; Ord. 5803 § 84, 2013)
A.
Limitations and Exceptions to Permitted Uses and Structures.
1.
The
following limitations shall apply to the conduct of any use permitted
in the C1, C2, C3, CR, CH, and CA zones:
a.
All uses except outdoor eating areas, parking, growing plants, cut
flowers, Christmas tree lots, outdoor commercial recreation, pumpkin
sales lots, provision and storage of shopping carts, vending machines,
service station uses, car washes and tire stores, subject to very
specific standards contained within this title, shall be conducted
entirely within a completely enclosed building which is attached to
a permanent foundation. There shall be no outside storage of tools,
equipment, supplies or materials. Mechanical equipment need not be
fully enclosed, pursuant to subsection c., below.
b.
Shopping cart storage shall be located adjacent to the entry of a building and shall be screened with a minimum three foot, six inch high solid wall/fence or combination of fence and landscaping to obscure the visibility of shopping carts from the adjacent public rights-of-way. Where the director of community development, in his or her discretion, determines that screening interferes with the cart removal/retrieval “opening” given the unique location of the building (e.g., corner structure where cart storage may be visible from two or more intersecting public rights-of-way), the director of community development shall exempt the “opening” from the screening requirement and shall determine the orientation, location, size and configuration of the unscreened “opening.” Shopping cart storage shall not intrude into any required pedestrian passageway or public right-of-way. See subsection (A)(1)(h) regarding shopping cart containment and control.
c.
Transformers, air conditioning equipment (HVAC), fuel tanks, water
heaters or similar equipment shall be enclosed on the sides and the
enclosure shall be at least six inches in height above the equipment.
Walls and gates shall be of materials and color compatible with existing
buildings on-site. The walls and gates shall be kept free of graffiti.
d.
One outdoor vending machine shall be permitted for each 3,000 square feet of site area up to a maximum of eight such vending machines per site. Vending machines shall be attached to or located immediately adjacent to a building. Outdoor vending machines shall be accessible and shall not encroach into any required pedestrian access or walkway. For the purpose of this section, vending machines shall not include coin operated amusement devices, rides, scales or similar devices. All signs on an outdoor vending machine shall be regulated by Chapter 30.33 of this title.
e.
One outdoor reverse vending machine shall be permitted for each 3,000 square feet of site area up to a maximum of eight such reverse vending machines per site. Reverse vending machines shall be limited to a maximum area of 100 square feet, including any protective enclosure and a maximum height of eight feet. Reverse vending machines shall be attached to or located immediately adjacent to a building and shall be accessible and shall not encroach into any required pedestrian access or walkway. All signs on a reverse vending machine shall be regulated by Chapter 30.33 of this title. The hours of operation of the reverse vending machine shall be consistent with the operating hours of the primary use.
f.
The display of new and used merchandise
shall be allowed outside a building on not more than four occasions
during any calendar year for the purpose of conducting a sale of said
merchandise. A permit to conduct such a sale shall be issued by the
city clerk if the following conditions are shown to exist:
g.
No wholesaling of goods and materials shall be permitted in the C1,
C2, C3, CR, CH, and CA zones; retail sales to the general public only
shall be permitted.
h.
All shopping carts shall be effectively
contained or controlled within the boundaries of store premises, which
refers to the lot area, maintained, managed and/or utilized by the
business, that may include the building, parking lot and adjacent
walkways, and where the business’s shopping carts are permitted.
i.
Permitted methods shall be limited to:
a.
Bollards, with a finished color and texture that match or are compatible
with existing buildings on site, which restrict shopping carts to
the store premises. Bollards shall not interfere with fire lanes,
handicap access, or conflict with federal, state and local laws, including
local municipal, building, and zoning codes;
b.
Equipping shopping carts with a wheel locking or stopping mechanism
that is used in conjunction with an electronic or magnetic barrier
along the perimeter of the store premises. The wheel locking or stopping
mechanism must activate when the shopping cart crosses the electronic
or magnetic barrier; or
c.
Other city-approved systems or methods which would effectively contain
or control shopping carts on store premises.
ii.
City Council shall establish by resolution quantifiable thresholds
by which the effectiveness of containment systems or control methods
is measured.
2.
Notwithstanding
any other provisions of this chapter, the following limitations shall
apply to the conduct of any use permitted in the CPD zone:
a.
All uses except parking shall be conducted entirely within a completely
enclosed building which is attached to a permanent foundation. There
shall be no outside storage of tools, equipment, supplies or materials.
b.
No manufacture or sale of any goods or products shall be conducted
on the premises.
3.
In
all commercial zones, all uses shall be conducted in a manner so as
not to be objectionable to a person of normal sensitivity by reason
of noise, odor, dust, fumes, smoke, vibrations or other similar causes.
B.
Height. Permitted additional height.
1.
In
the C1 zone and in the C2 zone-Height District I, an additional five
feet in height shall be permitted for any roofed area and mechanical
equipment screened by such roofed area provided such roofed area has
a minimum pitch of three feet in 12 feet.
2.
In
the CPD zone, no mezzanines or interior balconies of any kind shall
be permitted regardless of floor area size. Where mansards are utilized,
a minimum of 40 degree pitch shall be maintained and mansard materials
shall complement the materials and colors of the structural exterior.
C.
Additional Regulations for the CPD Zone. In the CPD zone,
the following additional regulations shall apply.
1.
Street improvements and street furnishings. The developer
shall improve or post a cash bond in lieu of improvement prior to
final approval of the building permit equal to the cost of improvements
with the city guaranteeing the installation of the improvements to
city standards of substandard or deficient street improvements fronting
the property within the public right-of-way. If the estimated cost
of installing such improvements exceeds $10,000, an instrument of
credit may be deposited in lieu of the cash bond. These improvements
may include, but shall not be limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalk,
wheelchair ramps, pavement, driveways, drainage devices, and other
related facilities. Street improvements and street furnishings, including
but not limited to curb, gutter, sidewalk, pavement, decorative lighting,
irrigation, bollards, and hydrants shall not be removed or relocated
with- out the prior written consent of the director of public works.
Street improvements and street furnishings that are damaged by project
implementation shall be reconstructed or replaced to city standards
and to the satisfaction of the director of public works. Street trees
shall not be removed without the written permission of the director
of public works. If sufficient reason exists to remove any existing
street tree, the applicant may apply to the director of public works
for permission to remove said tree prior to conceptual development
plans being finalized. New trees shall be planted to replace any removed,
and additional trees may be required. Said planting shall be at the
applicant’s expense with the species, size, quantity and manner
of planting and spacing, including applicable tree wells, to be specified
by the director of public works.
2.
Public services. The developer shall provide underground electric
service, domestic and fire fighting water service, vaults, street
lights and other related facilities pursuant to the requirements of
the Department of Glendale Water and Power and the Fire Department.
3.
Coverage. The maximum lot coverage by all buildings and structures
shall not exceed 40% of the total lot area for the ground floor and
an additional 5% coverage shall be permitted for the second floor.
Areas occupied by cornices, roof eaves and carports shall not be computed
in determining the total building coverage of the lot.
4.
Site plan approval. No building permit shall be issued nor shall any construction commence unless and until such time as said site plans have been approved by the director of community development. The decision of the director of community development is appealable to the city council pursuant to the provisions of chapter 2.88 of this code relating to the uniform appeal procedure. The following standards shall be utilized by the director of community development for site plan review:
a.
All proposed buildings or structures and uses thereof shall be compatible
with the adjacent residential neighborhood. Consideration of scale;
bulk, height, materials, cohesiveness, community, maintenance of open
space and privacy are deemed to be the primary criteria for consideration
of compatibility;
b.
All proposed developments shall be in conformity with the standards
of this section and other applicable sections of the Glendale Municipal
Code insofar as the location and appearance of the buildings, structures
and parking areas are involved;
c.
The design of all exterior surfaces of buildings and structures shall
create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Variety in textures and
materials is encouraged to maintain a harmonious use of stucco, wood,
and brick. Exterior colors shall be of natural earth tones harmonious
with adjacent residential developments; and
d.
The location and orientation of all buildings and structures shall,
whenever feasible and desirable, be designed and arranged to preserve
the physical environment. Natural features such as trees shall be
delineated in the development plan and shall be considered when planning
the location and orientation of buildings, structures, open spaces,
underground services, walks, paved areas, parking areas, and finished
grade elevations.
5.
Parking. Off-street parking shall be contained within the
rear 50% of all development sites in the CPD zone except where off-street
parking is provided in a subterranean or semi-subterranean garage
as provided in this chapter. Surface parking shall not exceed 30 inches
above the natural ground level of any adjacent residentially zoned
property.
6.
Mechanical equipment. Transformers, air conditioning equipment
(HVAC), fuel tanks, water heaters or similar equipment shall be enclosed
on the sides and the enclosure shall be at least six inches in height
above the equipment. Walls and gates shall be of materials and color
compatible with existing buildings on-site. The walls and gates shall
be kept free of graffiti.
D.
Bridges Over Rights-of-Way in the CA Zone. Bridges located
over a public right-of-way in the CA zone shall provide a minimum
clearance above a roadway of 20 feet and shall be limited to a height
of 15 feet and a width of 15 feet. A minimum of 80% of each wall of
a bridge shall be constructed of glass.
(Ord. 5399 Attach. A, 2004; Ord. 5437 § 10, 2005; Ord. 5453 § 2, 2005; Ord. 5541 § 8, 2006; Ord. 5645 § 10, 2009; Ord. 5747 § 9, 2011; Ord. 5761, § 4, 2011; Ord. 5765 § 6, 2012)
A.
Street Front Setback. In the C1, C2, and CPD zones no person
shall construct, locate or maintain within the space between a street
and a setback line established by ordinance or by this Title, any
building, wall, fence or other improvement or structure except:
1.
General exceptions.
a.
Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to
that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress
to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a set-back
area;
b.
Eaves and awnings may project into a required setback area for a
distance not to exceed 30 inches;
c.
In the C1 and C2 zones, awnings may project into a required setback
area;
d.
Flagpoles limited to one per site;
e.
Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean;
f.
Landscape accent lighting not to exceed 18 inches in height;
g.
Necessary railings adjacent to stairways;
h.
Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than 18 inches
in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction,
except that retaining walls shall not be used to create light and
ventilation wells as an intrusion into a front setback area; or
i.
Uncovered steps or landings not over four feet high as measured parallel
to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction
may project into the required setback area for a length of 14 feet
measured parallel to the building. Such steps and landings may project
into the required setback area for a distance of four feet in the
C1 and C2 zones; and to the property line in the CPD zone.
2.
Storage
of material prohibited. No person shall store materials or equipment
within the space between a street and a setback line established by
ordinance or by this Chapter, except temporarily during construction
on the same premises temporarily during construction on the same premises.
B.
Street Side Setback. In the C1, C2, and CPD zones no person
shall construct within the space between a street and a setback line
established by ordinance or by this Title, any building, wall, fence
or other improvement or structure except:
1.
General exceptions.
a.
Driveways and walks, provided that a driveway shall be limited to
that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress
to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a setback
area;
b.
Eaves may project into a required setback area for a distance not
to exceed 30 inches;
c.
In the C1 and C2 zones, awnings may project into a required setback
area;
d.
Flagpoles, limited to one per site;
e.
Footings and public utility vaults if fully subterranean;
f.
Landscape accent lighting not to exceed 18 inches in height;
g.
Retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not more than 18 inches
in height above the ground surface existing at the time of construction;
h.
Uncovered steps or landings not over four feet high as measured parallel
to the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction
may project into the required setback area four feet for a length
of 14 feet measured parallel to the building;
i.
In the C1 and C2 zones, necessary railings adjacent to stairways;
in the CPD zone, railings adjacent to stairways;
j.
In the CPD zone only, subterranean and semi-subterranean parking
garages may extend to the interior property line except that such
garages shall maintain a minimum 10 foot setback from any residential
zone boundary line; or
2.
Storage of material prohibited. No person shall store materials
or equipment within the space between a street and a setback line
established by ordinance or by this Chapter, except temporarily during
construction on the same premises temporarily during construction
on the same premises.
C.
Interior Setback. In the C1, C2, C3, CPD, CH, and CA zones,
no person shall construct, locate or maintain within the space between
a property line and an interior setback line established by this Title,
any building, wall, fence or other improvement or structure except:
1.
Walls,
fences, and railings;
2.
Eaves
and awnings may project into a required setback area for a distance
not to exceed 30 inches;
3.
Footings
and public utility vaults if fully subterranean;
4.
Driveways, walks and parking areas including lighting pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 30.32; in the CPD zone, the driveways and walks shall be limited to that area reasonably necessary to provide safe and efficient ingress to and egress from off-street parking spaces located behind a setback area;
5.
In
the CPD zone, surface parking areas, including lighting;
6.
Railings
adjacent to stairways;
7.
Subterranean
and semi-subterranean parking garages may extend to the interior property
line including equipment, service, utility and storage areas provided
such areas do not have any door, window or other opening to the outside
along the interior property line, except that in the CPD zone, such
garages must maintain a minimum 10-foot setback from any residential
zone, and except that in the CH and CA zones, such garages must maintain
a minimum five-foot setback from any residential zone;
8.
Uncovered
steps or landings not over four feet high as measured parallel to
the natural or finish ground level at the location of the construction
may project into the required setback area four feet for a length
of 14 feet measured parallel to the building;
9.
In
the CPD zone only, retaining walls, planters or curbs which are not
more than 18 inches in height above the ground surface existing at
the time of construction;
10.
In the CPD zone only, flagpoles limited to one per site; or
11.
In the CPD zone only, landscape accent lighting not to exceed a height
of 18 inches in height above the ground surface existing at the time
of construction.
(Ord. 5399 Attach. A, 2004; Ord. 5747 § 10, 2011; Ord. 5761 § 5, 2011; Ord. 5765 § 7, 2012; Ord. 5836 § 4, 2014)
