A. 
These mixed-use development regulations are established to provide opportunities for infill development focused on housing production on properties historically zoned exclusively for commercial use. By allowing for mixed-use development projects, the City aims to revitalize commercial corridors and centers by allowing a combination of residential development with commercial and office uses. Either vertical or horizontal integration of uses is allowed, with an emphasis on tying together the uses through appropriate pedestrian linkages, parking, and public open space (e.g., linkage parks or small plazas).
B. 
Mixed-use developments are allowed in the C-1, C-3, C and O, and P/O zones. Because of the nature of these districts and their adjacency to low-scale residential zones, building forms and site design will provide a transition from the arterial street frontage to residential properties abutting a property proposed for mixed-use development.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
The permitted and conditionally permitted uses of the underlying zone shall govern properties proposed for mixed-use development, as set forth in Section 17.04.010 and other specific use requirements contained in this title.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
The development standards of the zoning district in which the project is located shall apply, unless otherwise indicated in this Article VI.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
When a lot or parcel in a mixed-use development contains part of the frontage in a block and a portion of the frontage in such block is zoned exclusively for residential use, the front yard shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone.
B. 
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A above, mixed-use developments shall have a front yard of not less than 10 feet.
C. 
No structure, building, wall, or fence shall be within the required front yard. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Every property shall have a minimum five-foot side yard on each side.
B. 
For any side yard abutting a street, the minimum side yard width shall be 10 feet.
C. 
No structure, building, wall, or fence shall be within the required side yard for a corner lot. The space between the building, wall, structure, or fence and the side property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
Any lot that abuts a property in an R zone shall provide a rear yard of not less than 10 feet. For property that abuts an alley, where that alley is at least 10 feet wide, the rear yard may be reduced to five feet.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Separation and Relationship of Uses. Residential and commercial uses within a mixed-use development shall be designed to complement each other while maintaining appropriate separation to protect privacy, safety, and comfort of residents.
1. 
Vertical Mixed-Use.
a. 
Residential uses shall be located above or behind commercial uses.
b. 
Shared building systems and circulation shall be designed to minimize noise transfer between uses.
c. 
Separate, clearly defined entries shall be provided for residential and commercial uses.
2. 
Horizontal Mixed-Use.
a. 
Where residential and commercial uses occur in separate buildings on the same site, they shall be organized to create a cohesive development pattern unified by shared driveways, walkways, and open space.
b. 
Buffers such as landscaping, patios, or courtyards shall be used to provide privacy and separation between residential and commercial areas while maintaining pedestrian connectivity.
B. 
Layout.
1. 
Surface parking shall not be allowed between a building and the street for any building facing a major or secondary street, as defined in the City's General Plan.
2. 
Buildings located adjacent to a public street shall have the primary entry oriented towards the public street and shall provide direct pedestrian access between the closest public sidewalk and the building entrance (shared or private).
3. 
All internal streets, alleys, and driveways shall connect directly with the City's existing and planned street network.
C. 
Off-Street Parking, Driveways, and Pedestrian Paths.
1. 
Off-street parking shall be provided and developed as required by Chapter 17.03, Article II.
2. 
Driveways for mixed-use developments shall have a width between 12 and 16 feet.
3. 
For any surface parking area visible from an adjacent public street, screening materials of 42 inches tall shall be provided using one of the following approaches:
a. 
Landscaped berm;
b. 
Solid wall;
c. 
Solid fencing;
d. 
Shrub material;
e. 
Trellis with landscape material.
4. 
Pedestrian Paths.
a. 
In all parking lots, the color and texture of paving materials for pedestrian pathways shall be different from the color and texture of paved vehicular areas so that pedestrian pathways are clearly visible.
b. 
All pedestrian paths on private property shall be clearly delineated using at least one of the following:
i. 
Colored and/or textured concrete;
ii. 
Paving blocks or stones;
iii. 
Tile;
iv. 
Brick;
v. 
Masonry.
5. 
Mechanical Equipment.
a. 
No mechanical, electrical, or utility equipment shall be located within any required open space area.
b. 
All mechanical, electrical, and utility equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Mixed-use projects shall reflect a cohesive design approach for all development components.
B. 
Developments shall incorporate the following architectural elements:
1. 
Multi-level roof lines.
2. 
Articulated facades on all building faces, with plane breaks measuring at least two feet deep at least every 50 horizontal feet of building facade.
3. 
For buildings with three or more stories, a design approach that clearly differentiates the first floor from the upper stories.
4. 
Where exterior stairways are used, they shall be integrated into the overall architectural design of the buildings.
5. 
Exterior materials shall consist of a minimum combination of three different but complementary colors and materials, exclusive of window trim. Acceptable building trim materials include wood siding, brick, stone, slumpstone, and similar weather-resistant, decorative treatments.
6. 
The same material shall continue around building corners a minimum distance of 10 feet.
7. 
Doors and windows shall be stylistically and materially consistent with the building architecture.
C. 
Where a mixed-use development abuts a residential zone, any building component higher than 35 feet shall be set back an additional five feet from the required setback line.
D. 
All ground floor residential units along a public street frontage shall provide at least one of the following methods to address privacy:
1. 
Vertically separating units from the street through use of a stoop at least 18 inches above grade.
2. 
Providing a patio of at least four feet deep protected by landscaping three feet deep and a wall no greater than three feet high.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Common and private open space shall be provided for all residential units at a minimum ratio of 300 square feet of open space per unit, in conformance with the following:
1. 
Every unit shall have a private open space area of at least 60 square feet, which may consist of an enclosed outdoor patio, balcony, or deck.
2. 
Common open space areas may consist of any combination of rooftop decks, outdoor sports courts, outdoor landscaped areas with seating and similar amenities, swimming pools, indoor exercise rooms, community rooms, or similar facilities, as approved by the Director.
B. 
Open space shall be exclusive of parking areas, driveways, turnaround areas, and front and side yards, except that interior side yards a minimum of 10 feet in width may be counted as open space.
C. 
Common open space areas shall have no dimension less than 10 feet and may contain sidewalks, landscaping, and pergolas or similar shade structures.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Enclosures for garbage, recycling, and composting collection bins shall be required as specified for the zone in which the development is located. Separate collection areas shall be provided for the residential and nonresidential project components.
B. 
At a minimum, trash enclosures shall comply with the following:
1. 
Trash enclosure shall be fully enclosed with view-obscuring gates, conveniently located for service vehicles, placed adjacent or within buildings and architecturally coordinated with the remainder of the development, per § 17.09.1100.H.
2. 
Trash enclosures shall be adequately sized to accommodate all trash, recycling, and green waste bins required by law.
3. 
Landscaping shall be provided and maintained on the exterior solid walls of the trash enclosure to deter graffiti and loitering.
4. 
Trash enclosures shall be covered to prevent precipitation from entering the bins and to prevent scavenging.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)
A. 
Every project shall provide adequate lighting for security and visibility, particularly along walkways and driveways, entrances to parking areas, and open space areas.
B. 
Lighting shall be designed to minimize glare and light spillover onto adjacent properties.
(Ord. 25-1764, 12/16/2025)