The following regulations shall apply in the C-L Limited Commercial
Zone unless otherwise provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)
A. The
C-L Limited Commercial Zone is designed to be applied to a particular
area of the City because of that area's unique characteristics and
its relation to other zones and activities in the community. The land
classified in this zone is located on State Street, which is described
by the General Plan as being the principal street in the community
reflecting the character of Santa Barbara and requiring, therefore,
special treatment. State Street connects the Shoreline and Harbor
areas, the Central Business District and Civic Center and the northside
commercial and residential district.
B. The
particular section of State Street for which this zone is designed
is located above and adjacent to the Central Business District in
close proximity to residential areas. General office, hotel and related
commercial uses are appropriate and the General Plan so indicates.
Also, certain commercial activities of a low intensity nature may
be compatible in the commercial community established by this zone.
C. In
all developments in this area, however, the City must exercise sufficient
design, construction and operation controls to assure that the desirable
characteristics of State Street in this area are maintained and enhanced
and that the adjacent residential environment is protected and preserved,
especially in terms of light, air and existing visual amenities.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 §10, 1979)
A. Any
use permitted in the R-O, C-O and R-4 Zones and subject to the use
restrictions and limitations contained in the respective zone, except
that any such use specifically mentioned hereafter shall be subject
to the use restrictions of the C-L Zone.
B. Any
of the following uses:
3. Barber,
beauty shop, including hair stylist.
4. Candy,
ice cream, pastry shop.
7. Delicatessen
and specialty food store, including convenience grocery items.
8. Drug
store and pharmacy, limited to stores carrying primarily drugs, personal
care and health products.
12. Household hazardous waste collection facility, as defined in Chapter
28.04 of this title.
13. Interior decorating shop.
18. Other businesses and occupations that are substantially similar to
the uses enumerated above, as determined and documented by the Community
Development Director in a manner similar to the substantial conformance
determination process provided in the adopted Planning Commission
Guidelines.
C. The
above-specified stores, shops or businesses shall be permitted only
under the following conditions:
1. Merchandise
shall be sold only at retail;
2. Except
for restaurants and child care centers, all activities shall be conducted
entirely within an enclosed building;
3. Products
made incidental to a permitted use shall be sold at retail on the
premises.
D. Accessory
buildings and uses.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4825, 1993; Ord. 5459, 2008)
Three stories and not exceeding 45 feet. Building height immediately
adjacent to a residential zone(s) shall not exceed that allowed in
the most restrictive adjacent residential zone for that part of the
structure constructed within a distance of 23 feet or one-half the
height of the proposed structure, whichever is less.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 §11, 1979)
The following setback requirements shall be observed on all
lots within this zone:
A. Front
setback. A front setback of not less than 10 feet shall be provided
between the front lot line and all buildings, structures and parking
on the lot.
B. Interior
setback adjacent to nonresidential zone. An interior setback of not
less than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior
lot line that abuts a nonresidentially-zoned parcel and all buildings,
structures and parking on the lot as follows:
1. Nonresidential
or mixed use buildings or structures: No setback required.
2. Exclusively
residential buildings or structures: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirement.
3. All
parking and driveways: No setback required.
C. Interior
setback adjacent to residential zone. An interior setback of not less
than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior
lot line that abuts a residentially-zoned parcel and all buildings,
structures, and parking on the lot as follows:
1. All
buildings and structures: 10 feet or one-half the building height,
whichever is greater.
2. Residential
parking and driveways: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirements.
3. Nonresidential or mixed use parking and driveways: five feet, landscaped. In addition, a minimum six-foot-high solid fence or decorative wall shall be provided along the property line abutting a residentially-zoned parcel, except where such fence or wall will interfere with traffic safety or would be inconsistent with the provisions of Section
28.87.170 of this title. However, the requirement for a fence or wall may be reduced or waived by the design review body that reviews the project.
(Ord. 5459, 2008)
All buildings or portions thereof used exclusively for dwelling
purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4 Zone.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)
None, except all buildings or portions thereof used exclusively
for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4
Zone.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)
Any lot in this zone developed exclusively for residential use or developed with a mixed use development shall provide outdoor living space in accordance with the provisions of the R-3/R-4 Zone as stated in Section
28.21.081 of this title.
(Ord. 5459, 2008)
Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided as required in Chapter
28.90 of this title.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)
Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the
Sign Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara.
(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3531, 1972; Ord. 3710, 1974)
Development plan review and approval by the Planning Commission are sometimes required by Chapter
28.85 of this code.
(Ord. 3531, 1972; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4140, 1982; Ord. 5609, 2013)
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no application for a land use permit for a nonresidential construction project will be accepted or approved on or after December 6, 1989 unless the project complies with the provisions outlined in Development Plan Approval, Chapter
28.85.
(Ord. 4670, 1991; Ord. 5609, 2013)