The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development of a range of uses suitable to the character of Downtown Woodland. Additional purposes of each zone are described below.
A. 
Downtown Core (DX-1). The Downtown Core zone is intended to support a diverse mix of offices, housing, and active uses such as theaters, retail, professional services, restaurants, and entertainment in Woodland's historic downtown core. The zone envisions primarily a vertical mix of uses that support a vibrant district centered on Main Street. The DX-1 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.
B. 
Downtown Civic (DX-2). The Downtown Civic zone is intended to support a mix of public uses and offices, housing, retail, professional services, and open space in the Court Street corridor of Woodland's historic downtown core. The zone envisions both vertical and horizontal mix of uses that support a vibrant and walkable civic-oriented downtown district. The DX-2 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.
C. 
Downtown Transitional (DX-3). The Downtown Transitional zone is intended to support a mix of offices, housing, and active uses on the edges of Woodland's historic downtown core. Centered on the Lincoln Avenue and North Street corridors, this zone provides a transition from the downtown core to the residential neighborhoods north and south of the zone. The zone supports vertical and horizontal mixed-use development with a lower intensity urban feel that provides walkable transition to the residential neighborhoods to the north and south. The DX-3 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.
D. 
Downtown Gateway (DX-4). The Downtown Gateway zone supports a vibrant mixed-use node at the primary entry point to Woodland's historic downtown core. Centered on Main Street between 5th Street and East Street, the DX-4 zone facilitates a mix of uses and open spaces that welcome residents and visitors to the Downtown, that intensify opportunity areas abutting the railroad, and that ensure appropriate transitions to the corridor, downtown, and residential areas. The DX-4 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.
(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)
Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones, lists the uses permitted, permitted with a staff-level Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit), and permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) granted at a public hearing. The right-hand column provides references to other sections of this Zoning Code where additional regulations are located. Refer to Division V, Chapter 17.144 for Definition of Uses.
Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification
DX-1
DX-2
DX-3
DX-4
Additional Regulations
"P" = Permitted; "A" = Zoning Administrator Permit (ZAP) required; "C" = Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required; "—" = Not Allowed
Residential Uses
Single-Family
Detached
—
—
P
—
Attached
—
—
P
—
Duplex
—
—
P
—
Small Lot Subdivision
P1
P
P
P1
Multi-Unit Dwelling
P1
P
P
P1
Accessory Dwelling Unit
See § 17.84.030, Accessory Dwelling Units
Family Day Care
Small
P
P
P
P
See § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities
Large
P1
P
P
P
See § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities
Live/Work
A1
P
P
A1
See § 17.84.230, Live/Work
Residential Care Facilities
Small
P1
P
P
P1
See § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities
Large
—
P2
P
—
See § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities
Supportive Housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. Shall be allowed by right, subject to the requirements in California Government Code Section 65651.
Transitional Housing
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Grooming
A
P
A
P
Pet Store
P
P
A
P
Veterinary Services
P2
A
A
C2
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile Rental Office
P
P
P
P
See § 17.84.090, Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service Uses
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, New
C
—
—
—
See § 17.84.090, Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service Uses
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor3
—
—
—
—
Banks and Financial Institution
Bail Bonds
—
C4
—
—
See § 17.84.260, Nontraditional Financial Institutions
Bank and Savings and Loan
P
P
—
P
Business and Communication Services
General Business Services
P
P
A
P
Printing and Copy Services
P
P
A
P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge
C
C
—
C
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Brewpub/Wine Bar
A
A
—
A
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Microbrewery
A
A
—
A
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Micro-Distillery
C
A
—
A
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Restaurant, Full Service
P
P
A
P
Restaurant, Limited Counter Service/Fast Casual Food
P
P
A
P
Tasting Room
P
P
A
P
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Funeral and Interment Service
P2
P
A
—
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast
A
A
A
A
See § 17.84.100, Bed and Breakfast Lodging
Hotel and Motel
C
C
—
C
Short-Term Rental
A
—
A
—
See § 17.84.330, Short-Term Rental
Maintenance and Repair Services
P
P
A
P
Office Uses
Business, Professional, and Technology
P
P
A6
P
Medical and Dental Offices
P1
P
A
P
Personal Services
General Personal Services
P
P
A6
P
See § 17.84.290, Personal Services
Dry Cleaner/Self Service Laundry
P1, 2
P1, 2
—
—
See § 17.84.290, Personal Services
Instructional Services
P
P
P
P
See § 17.84.290, Personal Services
Massage Establishments
A
A
A
A
See § 17.84.290, Personal Services
Tattoo/Body Modification Parlor
A
A
—
A
See § 17.84.290, Personal Services
Recreation, Fitness, and Entertainment
Cinema/Theaters
P
—
—
—
Indoor Entertainment Facility
P
A
—
A
Indoor Sports and Recreation, Small-Scale
P
P
—
P
Retail
Artisan Shop
P
P
P
P
Convenience/Small Grocery Market
P
P
A
P
General Retail Sales
P
P
P
P
Liquor Sales as Primary Use
C
C
—
—
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Liquor Sales as Accessory Use, Small
A
A
A
A
See § 17.84.020, Accessory Uses and § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Liquor Sales as Accessory Use, Large
A
A
—
A
See § 17.84.020, Accessory Uses and § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
Secondhand/Consignment Store
P
P
P
P
Public/Institutional Uses
College and Trade School
P
P
—
P
Community and Religious Assembly
A
A
A
C
Community Garden
—
—
A
—
See § 17.84.130, Community Gardens
Cultural Facility
P
P5
P5
P5
Day Care Center
A2
A
C
—
See § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities
Emergency Shelter
—
C
A
A
See § 17.84.170, Emergency Shelters, Daytime Services Facilities, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Government Buildings
P
P
C
P
Hospitals and Clinics
Skilled Nursing Facility
—
C
C
—
Clinic
—
—
—
—
Park and Recreation Facility, Public
P
P
P
P
School
C
C
C
C
Industrial Uses
Artisan/Small-Scale Manufacturing
A
A
A
P
Artist's Studio
P
P
P
P
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Small Scale
P1
P
P1
—
Food Preparation
P
P
A
P
Research and Development
P5
P5
—
P5
Transportation, Communications, and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antennas and Transmission Towers
See § 17.84.360, Telecommunication Facilities
Equipment within Buildings
See § 17.84.360, Telecommunication Facilities
Emergency Services
P
P
P
P
Cannabis Uses
Indoor Personal Cannabis Cultivation
P
P
P
P
See § 17.84.280, Personal Cultivation of Cannabis
Cannabis Retail
—
—
—
—
See § 17.84.280, Personal Cultivation of Cannabis
Other Uses
Accessory Uses
See § 17.84.020, Accessory Uses
Home Occupations
See § 17.84.200, Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations
Temporary Uses
See § 17.84.370, Temporary Uses
Notes:
1.
Not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street.
2.
Not permitted on properties fronting/adjacent to Main Street.
3.
Existing auto repair businesses, established prior to the effective date [July 18, 2024] may remain. Any proposed expansion or modification shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) and shall be subject to the standards of Chapter 17.80, Nonconforming Provisions.
4.
Bail bonds are subject to the same design and operational standards as nontraditional financial institutions. See § 17.84.260, Nontraditional Financial Institutions.
5.
A ZAP is required for establishments greater than 5,000 gross square feet.
6.
Small-scale establishments that are less than 2,000 gross square feet with low on-site client volume and/or turnover and that meet the parking requirements as outlined in Section 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces, may be allowed as a permitted use at the discretion of the Director.
(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)
Table 17.28.030-1: Development Standards - Downtown Zones, establishes the development standards for the Downtown zones. Letters refer to subsections that directly follow the table.
Table 17.28.030-1: Development Standards - Downtown Zones
Standard
DX-1
DX-2
DX-3
DX-4
Intensity and Lot Standards
Density (du/ac)
Min. 15; Max. Unlimited
Min. 15; Max. Unlimited
Unlimited
Min. 15; Max. Unlimited
FAR of Residential and Nonresidential Combined
Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 (A)
Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 (A)
Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 (A)
Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 (A)
Max. Lot Coverage
100%
70%
60%
70% (B)
Building Form and Placement Standards
Building Height
Principal Structure
Min. 25 ft., Max. 65 ft., 50 ft. within 50 ft. of DX-3 zone
Max. 55 ft., 50 ft. within 50 ft. of DX-3 zone
Max. 40 ft.
Min. 25 ft., Max 65 ft.
Min. Ground Floor Height, Floor to Ceiling
12 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
12 ft.
Min. Upper Floor Height, Floor to Ceiling
9 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
9 ft.
Setbacks
Front and Street Side
Min. 0 ft.; Max. 15 ft.; Max. 5 ft. if fronting Main Street (C)
Min. 0 ft.; Max. 20 ft.
Min. 8 ft.; Max. 20 ft.
Min. 5 ft.; Max. 15 ft. (C)
Interior Side
0 ft.; Min. 5 ft. adjacent to DX-3 or adjacent residential land use
5 ft.
5 ft.
0 ft.
Rear
Min. 0 ft.; Min. 10 ft. adjacent to DX-3 or any residential zone
Min. 0 ft.; Min. 10 ft. adjacent to DX-3 or any residential zone
Min. 10 ft.; 15 ft. if building is over 30 ft. in height and adjacent to any residential zone
Min. 0 ft.; Min. 30 ft. adjacent to railroad centerline
Open Space Standards for Residential Uses
Min. Private Open Space
n/a
48 sf per unit
48 sf per unit
n/a
Min. Private Open Space Dimension
n/a
6 ft.
6 ft.
n/a
Min. Common Open Space
0 sf if development fronts Main Street; 50 sf per unit if off Main Street
50 sf per unit
100 sf per unit
50 sf per unit
A. 
Additional FAR may be granted for uses that offer community benefits. Eligible benefits include but are not limited to public open space beyond what is required, restoration or adaptive reuse of a historic structure, or the promotion of alternative modes of transportation. The additional development capacity and nature of community benefits may be determined through a Development Agreement (see § 17.100.180, Development Agreements).
B. 
In the Downtown Gateway DX-4 district, development approved as part of a master plan or precise plan, may allow for increase in lot coverage for one or more individual parcels if community serving features have been incorporated, such as a plaza, open space, or pass through to an interior courtyard.
C. 
Building setback from Main Street may be increased to allow for outdoor dining, patio, or plaza space at the discretion of the Director or applicable Review Authority.
(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)
A. 
Preservation/Restoration of and Additions to Historic Structures. See § 17.56.050, Preservation/Restoration of and Additions to Historic Structures.
B. 
New Development or Renovation of Non-Historic Structures Design Standards in the Downtown Zones. See § 17.56.060, New Development or Renovation of Non-Historic Structures Design Standards in the Downtown Zones.
C. 
Citywide Standards. All development is subject to the provisions of Division III, Citywide Standards.
(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)