It is the purpose of the :SC overlay district to encourage land uses and high quality, creative design which promote major improvements in the physical character and image of this gateway corridor consistent with the goals, objectives, concepts and intent of the Soscol Corridor/Downtown Riverfront Development and Design Guidelines, adopted by Resolution 2000/166, or as it may be subsequently amended, hereinafter referred to as the Soscol Guidelines.
(O2003-12)
The :SC overlay district shall apply to all properties within the area covered by the Soscol Guidelines. It may be combined with any principal zoning district used within the guidelines area. Regulations established by the :SC overlay district shall be in addition to the regulations of the underlying principal zoning district with which it is combined. In the event of a conflict with the regulations of the underlying district, the provisions of the :SC overlay district shall apply.
(O2003-12)
A. 
Uses. To achieve the purposes of the Soscol Guidelines and the :SC overlay district, uses in the :SC overlay district shall be permitted or require a use permit subject to the following rules:
1. 
Permitted uses in the base zoning district which are listed as "desired uses" in the Soscol Guidelines shall continue to be permitted uses.
2. 
Permitted uses in the base zoning district which are not listed as "desired uses" in the Soscol Guidelines shall require a use permit.
3. 
Conditional uses in the base zoning district which are listed as a "desired use" in the Soscol Guidelines, shall continue to require use permits.
4. 
In approving a use permit, in addition to standard use permit findings, the Planning Commission must make the following special finding: The proposed use helps achieve the goals, objectives, concepts and intent of the Soscol Guidelines.
B. 
Zoning Regulation Exceptions. Projects shall satisfy the standard zoning development regulations of the district in which they are located. However, the Soscol Guidelines identifies certain exceptions to underlying zoning district height and setback regulations that help to achieve the goals, objectives, concepts and intent of the Soscol Guidelines. See Chapter 17.56 (Administrative Exceptions).
C. 
Design Review Permits.
1. 
All new buildings, structures, and subdivisions shall require design review, including single-family dwellings on a lot of record.
2. 
Project additions and exterior remodels shall also require design review. The only exemptions are for additions/remodels not visible from the street or the Napa River and where the addition is no greater than 120 square feet in size.
3. 
In approving a design review permit, in addition to standard design review findings, the decision-making body must make the following finding: The proposed building, structure and/or site improvement promotes the goals, objectives, concepts and intent of the Soscol Guidelines.
D. 
Signs.
1. 
It is unlawful for any person to erect, alter (including any alteration of the sign face), or relocate a sign within the :SC overlay district without first obtaining a permit as required by Chapter 17.55, Sign Ordinance.
2. 
The establishment of a sign program in the :SC area shall comply with the standards set forth in Section 17.55.070(B).
3. 
In approving a sign permit or a sign program, in addition to considering the criteria contained in Chapter 17.55, Sign Ordinance, the decision-making body must make the following finding:
The proposed sign or sign program furthers the intent of the Soscol Guidelines sign recommendations.
(O2003-12; O2019-001, 1/15/19)