All projects require design review (Chapter 18.36 PMC).
(Formerly 18.52.020; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 06-1273 § 4, 2006; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
The schedule set out in Table 18.52.115 prescribes development regulations for the CO, CN, CC, CS, CSD, CW and CP districts. Following the development classifications, the first seven columns prescribe basic requirements for permitted or conditional uses in each district. The symbol "–" under any of the zoning district columns indicates no regulation for that particular classification.
Table 18.52.115
CO, CN, CC, CS, CSD, CW AND CP DISTRICTS – PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Development Classifications
CO
CN
CC
CS
CSD
CW
CP*
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.)
10,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
–
Minimum lot width (ft.)
50
50
50
70
50
50
–
Minimum yards (ft.)
Front
20
15
15
10
–
–
–
Side
5
–
–
–
–
5
–
Side (adjacent to an R or residential PD district)
10
10
10
10
10
20
10
Corner side
15
15
10
10
–
–
–
Rear
10
–
–
–
–
5
–
Rear (adjacent to an R or residential PD district)
10
10
10
10
10
20
Maximum front yard (ft.)
–
–
–
–
5
–
0*
Maximum height of structure(s) (ft.)
35
35
60
50
48
55
60
Minimum height of structure(s) (ft.)
–
–
–
–
–
–
2 stories**
Maximum lot coverage
50%
40%
50%
60%
60%
60%
100%
Maximum FAR
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.6
1.0
2.0***
Minimum site landscaping
20%
15%
10%
7%
–
10%
*
Notes:
* See Old Town Pittsburg Design Guidelines and PMC § 18.52.160 for additional specifications.
** Applies to new structures only.
*** 2.0 max, 1.0 max for nonresidential uses.
(Formerly 18.52.015; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 06-1273 § 4, 2006; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
Residential development in a C district must comply with the RH development regulations for site area per unit, private storage area per unit and open space per unit, pursuant to PMC § 18.50.105.
(Formerly 18.52.100; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 06-1273 § 4, 2006; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
A. 
CO District. Each site in the CO district must comply with the planting area requirements of PMC § 18.50.115(B).
B. 
Planting Areas in Required Yards Abutting Streets. Required front and corner side yards must be landscaped except for access driveways and access walkways. Outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant use and available to patrons for consumption of food items may be located in the required front or corner side yard; provided, that the patio is not covered by a fixed and permanent roof or overhang, is comprised of pervious material such as pavers, and is at least five feet away from the street line.
C. 
Planting Areas Adjacent to Interior Lot Lines. Perimeter planting strips adjacent to interior side and rear lot lines shall be provided in accordance with PMC § 18.84.320.
D. 
Credit for Preservation of Natural Features. In calculating the minimum percent of the site area to be landscaped, creeks, riverfront, wetlands, adjacent riparian vegetation and slopes to be retained in their natural state qualify as planting areas.
(Formerly 18.52.105; Ord. 979 § 2 (Exh. A), 1990; Ord. 05-1257 § 4, 2005; Ord. 06-1273 § 4, 2006; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
A solid concrete masonry wall at least eight feet in height shall be constructed on each interior side and rear lot line between a commercial use and a residential use other than mixed use residential, except that any wall within 10 feet of a street line may not exceed three feet in height. Any wall constructed pursuant to this section shall have comparable reveals, relief, texture or other treatment on both sides of the wall and shall feature a wall cap.
(Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
Building facades adjacent to public right-of-way and/or parking facilities shall not have an expanse of blank wall greater than 20 feet long. A blank wall consists of a wall that is not broken up by windows, architectural details, or storefront entrances.
(Formerly 18.52.110; Ord. 06-1273 § 4, 2006; Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)
A. 
CP District. The planning commission may allow building setbacks up to 20 feet to accommodate street-related activities, such as sidewalk cafes, small plazas or courtyards, arcades, recessed entrances, architectural features, landscaping, or other elements that contribute to the pedestrian-oriented character of the area.
B. 
CO, CN and CC Districts. A building may encroach five feet into the required front or corner side yard, the minimum site landscaping requirement may be reduced by five percent, and the maximum lot coverage may be increased by five percent, if both of the following conditions are met:
1. 
The length of the building wall or the combined length of all building walls adjoining the required front or corner side yard is a minimum of 50 percent of the length of the adjacent street line; and
2. 
A minimum of 50 percent of the ground floor building facade adjoining the required front or corner side yard is occupied by transparent glass storefront doors or display windows with a sill height of no more than 30 inches and a head height of no fewer than 72 inches above grade of the adjacent sidewalk. For purposes of this section, shadowboxes inset in the building wall shall qualify as display window space; provided, that the shadowbox has a minimum depth of 12 inches and is used exclusively for the display of samples of merchandise for retail sale on the same site as the building.
C. 
Additional Encroachment Allowed in CN and CC Districts. In addition to the reduction in minimum yards and total site landscaping allowed pursuant to subsection (A) of this section, the following allowances are permitted for each 10 percent increase above 50 percent in the ratio of display window or door glazing area to the area of the respective ground floor building facade:
1. 
For properties located in the CN district, the building may encroach an additional one foot into the respective front or corner side yard and total lot coverage may be increased an additional one percent.
2. 
For properties located in the CC district, the building may encroach an additional one foot into the respective front or corner side yard and maximum nonresidential FAR may be increased by 0.05.
D. 
Increased FAR for Mixed Use, Pedestrian-Oriented Development in Railroad Avenue Corridor. For mixed commercial and multifamily residential projects on sites that are located in the CC district and the Railroad Avenue subarea of the general plan, the increase in nonresidential FAR allowed by subsection (C)(2) of this section may be further increased by 0.25, in addition to the 0.25 increase in total FAR allowed for such mixed use projects pursuant to PMC § 18.52.010.
E. 
Maintenance of Sight Distance. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section allowing reductions in minimum front and corner side yards, no building shall be constructed in such a manner as to interfere with adequate vehicle sight distances as determined by the city engineer.
(Ord. 07-1284 § 3 (Exh. D), 2007)