Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in zone O-S

S

Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses.

Accessory buildings or structures other than for the housing, nurturing or confinement of animals

A

Including, but not limited to:

1. Private garages, carports and children’s play houses.

2. Tool houses, lath houses and greenhouses.

3. Windmills, silos, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm equipment or machinery, water wells, water reservoirs and storage tanks.

Building materials: storage of

A

Used in the construction of a building or building project, during construction and 30 days thereafter, including the contractor’s temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site.

Caretaker’s residence

A

Refer to definition; provided such uses are established on the same lot, are incidental to, require the continuous supervision of a caretaker or superintendent, are occupied only by such persons and their families, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use; in addition, no more than one such unit shall be established on any property, unit must have a direct view of the secured area, and unit must meet the development standards of the zone in which it is located.

Carnivals, circuses and street fairs

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010, temporary uses, for special use standards.

Cemeteries

C

Communication equipment buildings

C

Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of

P

Electric distribution substations, electric transmission substations and electric generating plants, including microwave facilities in conjunction therewith

C

Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC, Special Uses and Applicable Standards, for standards.

Fishing and casting ponds

S

Gas measurement stations

C

Golf courses

C

Horses on a lot or parcel of land, having an area of not less than 20,000 square feet

A

Provided that said horses are kept or maintained for the private use of members of the family residing on the premises, but in no event more than one such horse for each 10,000 square feet of lot area, and that such horses are not kept or housed within 50 feet of any street, highway or any building used for human habitation.

Microwave stations

C

Observatories

C

Parking lots, off-site

S/A

As a supplemental use on lot or parcels of land adjoining or across an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone, pursuant to the provisions of Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.

Parks, playgrounds and beaches: publicly owned

S

Including all appurtenant facilities customarily found or permitted in conjunction therewith.

Seasonal sales

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010, temporary uses, for special use standards.

*Land uses requiring Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses, developing masonry walls, having mechanical equipment on the exterior of their structure or building, satellite dish antennas, and uses subject to review and approval by the planning commission shall meet special standards as found in Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, and Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards.

Lot Area (square feet)

5,000 square feet

Lot Width

50 feet (+10 corner lot)

Lot Depth

80 feet

Front Yard Setback

20 feet

Side Yard Setback

10% of lot width but no less than 5 feet

Street-Side Yard Setback

10% of lot width but no less than 10 feet

Rear Yard Setback

10 feet

Allowable Yard Projections

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards

Lot Coverage (Maximum) (%)

35%

Distance Between Buildings

6 feet

Height (Maximum)

35 feet or 2 stories (whichever is less)

Screening of Mechanical Equipment

All mechanical equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view.

Allowable Height Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.30.030

Parking, Landscaping, Signs, and Other Standards

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

Access to property lawfully used for a purpose not permitted in the R zone

S

S

S

Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in the R zones.

Accessory structures

A

A

A

Refer to definition.

Building construction materials: storage of

T

T

T

Building materials, storage of, used in construction of building or building project (during construction and 30 days thereafter) and includes temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site.

Carnivals, circuses and street fairs

T

T

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010, temporary uses.

Churches, temples or other places of religious worship

C

C

C

The minimum area requirement shall be 20,000 square feet.

Communication equipment buildings

C

C

C

Cottage food operations

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.096 for standards.

Country clubs

C

C

C

Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of

P

Roadside stands, retail sale from the premises, or signs advertising products produced on the premises are not permitted.

Day care center

C

15 or more children; must comply with the minimum building floor area requirements of the state for number of children allowed.

Day care, large family

C

C

C

Nine to 14 children.

Day care, small family

S

S

S

Less than eight children.

Dwelling, one-family

P

P

P

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for manufactured housing standards.

Dwelling, accessory unit

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.036, Accessory dwelling units.

Dwelling, accessory unit – junior

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.036, Accessory dwelling units.

Dwellings, two-family

P

P

Dwellings, multifamily

P

P

Dwellings, multifamily apartment house

P

Dwellings, multifamily condominiums

C

Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses.

Electric distribution substations

C

C

C

Includes microwave facilities. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for standards.

Fraternity and sorority houses

C

Golf courses

C

C

C

Home occupation

A

A

A

Refer to BGMC 9.20.107, Home occupation permit.

Homes for aged persons, foster family

S

S

P

Four aged persons or less.

Homes for aged persons, small group care

C

C

C

Maximum of seven to 15 persons.

Homes for children, foster family

S

S

P

Six children or less.

Homes for children, special boarding

C

C

Maximum of seven to 15 children.

Household pets

A

A

A

1. Domestic Animals. The occupants of a dwelling unit may keep and maintain domestic animals for their personal use, but in no instance may more than a total of six such animals nor more than two animals of any kind be kept upon the premises.

This subsection shall be construed as permitting dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and rabbits, but not the keeping of swine, sheep, goats, cattle, roosters, or horses.

2. Location. All animals permitted by this section shall be kept or maintained at a place where the keeping of domestic animals is permitted.

3. Prohibition. This section shall not be construed to permit any animal, other than cats and dogs, capable of inflicting harm or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.

Microwave stations

C

C

C

Mobile home parks

C

Established prior to January 27, 1971, and subject to special standards. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, for standards.

Model homes

P

P

P

Must be erected on the same premises and used in conjunction with a new subdivision tract offered for sale for the first time, provided they are not used in conjunction with a general real estate business.

Parking lots, off-street

S

S

S

Permitted as a supplemental use on lots or parcels of land which are adjoining or which are across from an alley from any commercial or manufacturing zone. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for standards.

Radio and television stations and towers

C

Excluding studios.

Real estate tract office

T

T

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010, temporary uses.

Residential care facility – six or fewer persons

P

P

P

Residential care facility – seven to 15 persons

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.137, special uses and applicable standards, in addition to BGMC 9.10.040.

Residential condominium projects

C

Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for standards.

Residential planned development

C

C

C

Provided that the commission finds that the proposed development, in addition to the provisions of Chapter 9.50 BGMC, Variances and Conditional Use Permits, is in general accord with the following principles, standards and conditions:

That the plan provides as well or better for light and air, for public safety and convenience, for protection of property values and preservation of the general welfare of the community. Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards.

Riding and hiking trails

S

S

S

Schools, public and private

C

C

C

Through grade 12, accredited, including appurtenant facilities, which offer instruction required to be taught in the public schools by the Education Code of the state of California, in which no pupil is physically restrained.

Seasonal sales

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010.

Storage of public works materials/equipment

T

T

T

Storage of materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses.

Supportive housing

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.04.190 for definition.

Telephone repeater stations

C

C

C

Transitional housing

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.04.200 for definition.

*Additional standards not found in this chapter may apply to certain land uses. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for a list of these uses and standards. Division 3 of this title also states whether the special use is permitted by right, conditionally permitted, or permitted through a site plan review by the planning commission.

Lot Standards

Area (square feet)

5,000 sf

5,000 sf (6,000 for corner lots)

5,000 sf (6,000 for corner lots)

Width

50 feet

(+10 corner lot)

50 feet

(+10 corner lot)

50 feet

(+10 corner lot)

Depth

80 feet

100 feet

100 feet

Yard Setbacks

Front1

20 feet

20 feet

15 feet

Side2

5 feet

5 feet

5 feet

Street Side

10 feet

10 feet

10 feet

Rear

10 feet

10 feet

10 feet

Allowable Yard Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.46.050

Additional Second-Story Setbacks (Applies to the entire second-story front elevation when the structure is greater than 25 feet in width and to the entire second-story side elevation when the structure is greater than 50 feet in length; 40 percent of the second story may remain on the same plane as the first story on the front and side.)

Front

5 feet

5 feet

5 feet

Side

3 feet

3 feet

3 feet

Rear

N/A

N/A

N/A

Density (Maximum)

Units per Lot

1 max.

3 units max.

Under 5,000 sf: 1 unit max.

Over 5,000 sf: 1 unit per 2,500 sf

Apartments

Under 5,000 sf:

1 unit max.

5,000 – 14,999:

1 unit per 2,500 sf

15,000 – 43,560:

1 unit per 2,000 sf

43,560 and over:

1 unit per 1,750 sf

Condominiums

Under 5,000:

1 unit max.

5,000 – 14,999:

1 unit per 2,000 sf

15,000 – 43,560:

1 unit per 1,625 sf

43,560 and over:

1 unit per 1,400 sf

Lot Coverage (%)

45

45

45

Minimum Dwelling Unit Size

(Excluding garage or other nonhabitable structures)

1,000 sf for primary and 600 sf for second unit, but no more than 50% of primary unit living area and max. of 1,000 sf

1,000 sf for first and 800 sf for additional units

550 sf studio

750 sf 1-bedroom

850 sf 2-bedroom

1,000 sf 3-bedroom

(+150 sf per additional bedroom)

Distance Between Buildings on Same Lot3

Primary to Primary Structure

10 feet

10 feet

10 feet

Primary to Accessory Structure

6 feet

6 feet

6 feet

Accessory to Accessory Structure

6 feet

6 feet

6 feet

Height (Maximum)

Primary Structure

35 feet

35 feet

35 feet

Accessory Structure

12 feet
9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof

12 feet
9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof

12 feet
9 feet to top plate or highest beam if flat roof

Allowable Height Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.30.030

Accessory Structures Location and Size

Location

Refer to BGMC 9.46.040, Location of accessory buildings in residential yards

Maximum Size4

30% of primary structure floor area but no more than 1,200 sq. ft.

30% of primary structure floor area but no more than 1,200 sq. ft.

N/A

Trash Enclosures

Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.

Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment

All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.

Wall-Mounted Equipment

Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.

Landscaping

Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.

Parking

Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).

Fences and Walls

Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.

1Front porches with a maximum width of 20 feet may encroach into the required front yard setback up to 20 percent of the setback area. In no instance shall a front setback be less than 10 feet.

2Residential additions may continue a nonconforming side yard setback provided the addition does not encroach any more than three feet into the required setback, the addition does not expand the existing nonconforming setback by more than 50 percent, and all building division requirements are complied with.

3A trellis or other roof connection shall not deem two detached structures as one; to avoid distance requirements, structures must share common walls; hallway connections shall not be considered common walls.

4With the exception of required garage or carport spaces, which are regulated by the number of required spaces.

Design Standards for All Residential Development

The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.

Exterior Building Features

a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors.

b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color.

c. All window and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color.

d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.

Exterior Site Features

a. New fences and walls shall be of a consistent design, material, and color.

b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.

Additional Standards for Condominium Residential Units

Refer to BGMC 9.20.140, Residential condominiums – Conditional use.

Additional Standards for Five or More Multifamily Residential Rental Units

All multifamily residential rental projects of five units or more shall conform to the following development standards in addition to the standards of the zone in which they are located:

A. Open Space

Common Open Space: A minimum of 20 percent of the gross project area shall be set aside, developed and maintained as open landscaped or recreational space for the benefit and use of all residents of the project.

Private Open Space: Each residential unit shall have a minimum of 75 square feet of private open space directly adjacent to, and accessible from, the respective unit. Such open space may include courtyards, walled patios or balconies.

B. Private Storage

Each unit shall have at least 200 hundred cubic feet of enclosed, weatherproofed and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry and clothes closets customarily provided. Such space shall be for the sole use of the unit tenant.

C. Laundry Facilities

A laundry area shall be provided in each unit; or if common laundry areas are provided, such facilities shall consist of not less than one automatic washer and dryer for each four units or fraction thereof.

D. Walls/Fences

A six-foot-high solid masonry wall designed and constructed of materials and colors compatible with the overall design of the project shall be required along the side and rear lot lines of the project site.

E. Utility Metering

Each unit shall be separately metered so that the unit tenant can be separately billed for each utility. A water shut-off valve shall be provided for each unit or for each plumbing fixture. Each unit shall have access to its own meter(s) and heater(s) which shall not require entry through another unit in accordance with the California Plumbing Code. Each unit shall have its own panel, or access thereto, for all electrical circuits which serve the unit in accordance with the California Electrical Code.

F. Fire Prevention

Smoke Detectors. Each living unit shall be provided with UL-approved detectors conforming to the current building code standards.

Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems. All on-site fire hydrants, fire alarm systems, portable fire extinguishers, and other fire-protective appliances shall be retained in an operable condition at all times, as required by the fire code.

G. Sound Transmission

Wall and floor/ceiling assemblies shall conform to Title 25, California Administrative Code, Section 1092, or its successor. Permanent mechanical equipment, including domestic appliances, which is determined by the city building official to be a potential source of vibration or noise, shall be shock-mounted, isolated from the floor and ceiling, or otherwise installed in a manner approved by the city building official to lessen the transmission of vibration and noise. Soundproofing between units shall be in accordance with the building code.

H. Public Easements

In accordance with the city zoning and division of land ordinances, the applicant shall make provisions for the dedication of land or easements for street widening, public access or other public purposes in connection with the project where necessary and in accordance with established and planned improvements.

I. Underground Utilities

All utility service laterals to new developments shall be constructed underground.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in the commercial zones

S

S

S

S

S

Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses.

Accessory buildings or structures

S/A

S/A

S/A

S/A

S/A

Alcohol beverage sales

C

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.050, Alcoholic beverage uses – Conditional use, for special use standards.

Amusement arcades

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.055, Amusement arcades/Internet cafes – Conditional use, for special use standards.

Antennas (wireless facilities)

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.065, Antennas (wireless telecommunications facilities), for special use standards.

Antique shops

P

P

P

P

Apartment houses

P

C

C

Appliance stores, household

P

P

P

P

Art supply shops

P

P

P

P

Auditoriums and conference rooms

P

P

P

Automobile general repair

P

P

P

P

Includes brake repair shops, engine and mechanical repair, muffler shops, tire repair and sales (new tires only), but excludes complete engine rebuilding, machining, or welding; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building.

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, BGMC 9.28.010.

Refer to BGMC 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).

Automobile painting and reupholstering shops, but excluding body and fender work

P

Incidental body and fender repair (less than 25 percent of floor and lot area) may be approved through a conditional use permit; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building.

Refer to BGMC 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).

Automobile parts supply stores

P

P

P

P

Automobile sales dealerships, rental agencies, and sightseeing agencies (new and used vehicles)

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.075, Automobile sales, for special use standards.

Automobile service stations

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.080 for standards.

Bakery goods, manufacturing of

A

Bakery shops

P

P

P

P

Banks, savings and loan and credit unions

P

P

P

P

P

Banquet facility

C

C

C

Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions.

Barber and beauty shops

P

P

P

P

P

Bars

C

C

Bicycle, scooter and similar vehicle rentals and service

P

P

P

P

Billboards

C

Refer to BGMC 9.40.050, Billboard standards matrix.

Billiard and pool halls

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.085, Billiard and pool hall uses – Conditional use, for special use standards.

Blueprint shops

P

P

P

P

P

In association with retail copy center only.

Boat and other marine sales, new and used

P

P

Outdoor display permitted in C-3, C-4, and C-M zones only.

Body art establishments

C

Refer to the special use regulations of BGMC 9.20.086, Body art establishments.

Bookstores and bookbinders

P

P

P

P

P

Bowling alleys

P

P

P

P

Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building or building project during the construction and 30 days thereafter

A

A

A

A

A

Contractor’s temporary office; provided, that any lot or parcel of land so used is a part of the building project, or on property adjoining the construction site.

Business and commercial schools – Trade schools

C

C

C

C

Candy and confectioneries, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Candy or confectionery stores

P

P

P

P

Cannabis cultivation2

Cannabis manufacturing

Cannabis retail3

C

C

C

C

C

Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC for additional development standards for cannabis retail.

Refer to Chapter 5.12 BGMC for business regulatory permit and operating standards for cannabis retail.

Cannabis testing laboratory

Canvas products, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Car washes

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.087, special use standards for car washes.

Carnivals, circuses, and street fairs

S/T

S/T

S/T

S/T

S/T

Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC, Temporary Uses and Structures.

Casino resort

P

Refer to Chapter 5.25 BGMC for business license requirements and this title.

Catering services

P

P

P

P

P

Cemetery and columbarium

C

C

Ceramics, manufacturing of

A

Incidental to retail sales from the premises, provided the total volume of kiln space does not exceed 16 cubic feet.

Churches, temples and other places of religious worship

P

P

P

P

P

Cleaning and dyeing personal services, including incidental spotting, sponging, pressing and repairs

P

P

P

P

Cloth products, manufacturing of (not including manufacturing of clothing)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Clothing stores

P

P

P

P

P

Clubs and lodges

C

P

P

P

Commercial condominium projects and commercial planned developments

C

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.095 for standards.

Communication equipment buildings

C

C

P

P

P

Cottage food operations

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.096 for standards.

Dance halls

C

C

C

Refer to Chapter 5.28 BGMC.

Dance school

P

P

P

P

Day care for adults and children: special home, family home, special care, nursery

C

C

P

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.040 for adult standards.

Delicatessens

P

P

P

P

Dental and medical clinics, including laboratories and pharmacies in conjunction therewith

P

P

P

P

P

Department stores

P

P

P

Doughnuts, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Dry cleaning, self-service

P

P

P

P

P

Electric transmission substations and electric generating plants, including microwave, cellular and radio facilities in conjunction therewith

C

C

C

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.100 for standards.

Electrical, electronic and electromechanical instruments and equipment, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Electronic display signs

C

Refer to BGMC 9.40.055 for special use standards.

Entertainment and recreation facilities, excluding adult service and amusement arcades

P

P

P

Equipment rental services of small home use tools, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders, power saws, cement mixers and other similar equipment

P

P

Outdoor display and storage of equipment rental permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones.

Florist shops

P

P

P

P

Forklift, sale, rental, service and repair

C

This shall not permit body and fender repair.

Fortunetelling

C

C

Refer to BGMC Title 5 for business license requirements.

Fraternity and sorority houses

C

C

C

C

Furniture reupholstering or redecorating store

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.105 for standards.

Furniture stores

P

P

P

P

Gift shops

P

P

P

P

Glass edging, beveling and silvering in connection with the sale of mirrors and glass decorating furniture

P

P

Glass products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)

P

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table; provided, that no individual crucible shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet.

Golf courses

C

P

P

P

Golf driving ranges

C

P

P

Gymnasiums

P

P

P

Hardware stores (small retail)

P

P

P

P

Health and fitness centers

P

P

Heliports

C

C

Hobby supply shops

P

P

P

P

P

Home occupation

A

Refer to BGMC 9.20.170, Home occupation permit.

Homes for aged persons, children, special boarding, foster family, small group care

P

P

C

C

C

Hospitals

C

C

C

C

Hospitals and medical clinics for small animals

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.060 for standards.

Hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other similar facilities

C

C

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.110 for standards.

Housing for the elderly

P

P

P

P

P

Ice cream, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Ice cream shops

P

P

P

P

Ice sales, not to include ice plants

P

P

P

Institutions: aged persons, children

C

C

C

C

C

Instructional studio

P

P

P

P

Interior decorating shops

P

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.105 for standards.

Internet cafes

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.055, Amusement arcades/Internet cafes – Conditional use, for special use standards.

Jewelry, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Jewelry stores with incidental repairs

P

P

P

P

P

Lapidary shops

P

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Laundries, self-service

P

P

P

Leather goods stores

P

P

P

P

Leather products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Locksmith shops

P

P

P

P

Mail order houses

P

Mail order houses, not to include warehousing

P

P

P

P

Markets, food

P

P

P

P

Massage establishments

P

Subject to Chapter 5.46 BGMC.

Menageries

P

C

C

Microwave stations

C

C

C

C

C

Millinery shops

P

P

P

Mobile home parks

C

C

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.125 for standards.

Mortuaries

P

P

P

P

P

Motorcycle repair

P

Excludes complete engine rebuilding, machining, or welding; all operations must be conducted within an enclosed building; refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for specific standards.

Museums

P

P

P

Music stores

P

P

P

P

Nurseries, including the growing of nursery stock

P

P

P

Outdoor display and storage permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones. Outdoor display and storage permitted for nursery stock-plant material only in C-M zone.

Offices: finance, insurance, real estate, personal, business and professional

P

P

P

P

P

Optical goods, manufacturing of

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Packaging businesses

P

Paint and wallpaper stores

P

P

P

Paper products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared material)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Parking lots and structures, off-site

P

P

P

Outdoor display and storage of automobiles permitted in C-3, C-4, and C-M zones.

Pawnshops

C

Applies only to legal, nonconforming pawnshop establishments possessing a valid conditional use permit granted pursuant to BGMC 9.64.070(C) as of the effective date of the ordinance establishing pawnshops as a conditionally permitted use (Ord. 866).

Pet supply and pet shops

P

P

P

Photoengraving

P

P

P

P

Photographic equipment and supply stores

P

P

P

P

P

Photography studios

P

P

P

P

P

Plastic products, manufacturing of (from previously molded material)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Plumbing shops

P

P

P

In the C-3 and C-4 zones, outdoor display and storage of plumbing shop storage yard permitted if enclosed by a solid fence of no less than six feet in height.

Pottery stores

P

P

P

P

Poultry markets, not to include slaughtering

P

P

P

P

Printers or publishers

P

P

P

P

P

Radio and television stores

P

P

P

Residential, multiple-family and condominium

C

Residential care facility, seven to 15 persons

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.137, special uses and applicable standards, in addition to BGMC 9.10.040.

Rest homes

C

C

Restaurants, catering services, and other eating establishments, without live entertainment, alcoholic sales, and/or drive-through services

P

P

P

P

P

Restaurants and other eating establishments with live entertainment, alcoholic sales, and/or drive-through services

C

C

C

C

C

Retail sales of building materials, hardware, furniture, garden supply, food and merchandise (also known as a home improvement warehouse)

P

P

P

P

P

Revival meetings, in a tent, not to exceed 30 days in any six-month period

T

T

Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC.

Seasonal sales

T

T

T

T

T

Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC.

Self-storage facility

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.145.

Shoe repair shop

P

P

P

Shoe stores

P

P

P

Shoeshine stands

P

P

P

Single room occupancy (SRO)

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.150 for standards in addition to BGMC 9.10.040 (R-3) and 9.12.040.

Skating rinks

P

P

Sporting goods stores

P

P

P

P

Sports arenas

P

P

P

Stadiums

P

P

P

Stained glass assembly

P

Stationery stores

P

P

P

P

P

Stations: bus, railroad and taxi

P

P

P

P

P

Storage, temporary, of materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses

P

P

P

Supportive housing

P

Refer to BGMC 9.10.040 (R-3) for development standards.

Tailor shops

P

P

P

P

P

Telephone repeater stations

C

C

C

C

C

Textile products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Theaters, not including drive-in

P

P

P

P

P

Tile sales, ornamental

P

P

P

P

P

Outdoor display and storage of ornamental tiles permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones.

Tobacco shops

P

P

P

P

P

Toiletries, manufacturing of (not including soap)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Tourist information centers

P

P

P

P

P

Toy shops

P

P

P

P

P

Trailer sales and rental, not to include truck trailers

P

P

P

Outdoor display permitted in C-3, C-4 and C-M zones.

Transitional housing

P

Refer to BGMC 9.10.040 (R-3) for development standards.

Trucks and truck trailers, rental of trucks not over two-ton capacity

P

Watch repair shops

P

P

P

P

P

Water wells, reservoirs, tanks, dams, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations, and any use normal and appurtenant to the obtainment, storage and distribution of water

C

C

C

C

C

Wedding chapels

P

P

P

P

P

Wholesale business with general warehousing

P

Wholesale businesses with samples on the premises but not to include general warehousing

P

Yarn products, manufacturing of (from previously prepared materials)

A

See Footnote No. 1 at end of table.

Zoos

C

C

*Additional standards not found in this chapter may apply to certain land uses. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses and Prohibited Uses, for a list of these uses and standards. Division 3 of this title also states whether the special use is permitted by right, conditionally permitted, or permitted through a site plan review by the planning commission.

1. Drop hammers; automatic screw machines; presses in excess of five-ton capacity; and motors used to operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, shapers, milling machines, saws, polishers or metal cutters exceeding one horsepower capacity are permitted.

2. This use excludes the cultivation of up to six cannabis plants, as permitted by state law, for personal use.

3. A cannabis retail use is prohibited within the civic center overlay district (“CCOD”) as indicated on the city’s zoning map, irrespective of the underlying zoning.

Lot Standards

Area (square feet)

15,000 sf

5,000 sf

5,000 sf

15,000 sf

15,000 sf

Width

50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)

50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)

50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 max. and 5 more for corner lots < 70 feet in width)

75 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)

75 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)

Depth

100 feet

100 feet

100 feet

150 feet

150 feet

Yard Setbacks

Front

5 for commercial and 15 for residential

15

5

5

5

Side1

None for commercial and 5 for residential

10 or none

10 or none

10 or none

10 or none

Street Side

10

10

10

10

10

Rear1

10

20 or none

10 or none

10 or none

10 or none

Allowable Yard Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.46.050

Density (Maximum)

Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR)

4.0

4.0

4.0

5.0

2.0

Residential Units per Lot

30 per acre

30 per acre (senior housing)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Lot Coverage (%)

90

50

90

90

60

Distance Between Buildings on Same Lot

All Structures

Based on California Building Code and Fire Code Requirements

Height (Maximum)

All Structures

60 feet

60 feet

60 feet

N/A

35 feet

Allowable Height Projections

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards

Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment

All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.

Landscaping

Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.

Lighting

Lighting shall be provided on the exterior of buildings and within parking areas. The location of all light fixtures shall be shown on any plans required as part of a project application for review and approval by the department.

Parking

Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).

Trash Enclosures

Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.

Wall-Mounted Equipment

Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.

Fences and Walls

Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

1 Side and rear yard setbacks are only required if adjacent to a residential or open space zone or use. Otherwise, zero lot line is allowed in these yard areas. If not applicable and a setback is still desired, it must be a minimum setback of five feet from side or rear property lines to prevent narrow and unsecured spaces between buildings and property lines.

Design Standards for All Commercial Development

The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on an existing building on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.

Exterior Building Features

a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors.

b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color.

c. All windows and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color.

d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.

Exterior Site Features

a. New fences and walls shall be of a consistent material, design, and color.

b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.

Access to property lawfully used for purposes not permitted in zone M-1

S

Provided no other practical access to such property is available, and such access will not alter the character of the premises in respect to permitted uses in zone M-1.

Accessory buildings or structures, required for the storage of crops, products, material, equipment or uses lawfully permitted or produced on the premises

A

Such buildings or structures include but are not limited to: (1) Windmills, silos, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm or industrial equipment, machinery or supplies, (2) Water wells, tanks or reservoirs.

Accessory uses

A

Provided such uses are established on the same lot, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use.

Agricultural equipment, sales or rental

P

Aircraft fuel, propellants and lubrication materials, storage of

C

Aluminum products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Animal hospitals, small and veterinary offices/clinics

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table and refer to BGMC 9.20.060 for standards.

Animal research institutes and training schools

C

Animals, marketing and sale of

C

Antiques, restoration of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Athletic fields

P

Automobile impound yards

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.070 for standards.

Automobile parts, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Automobile service station

S

Refer to BGMC 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses).

Automobile uses: including brake repair shops, body and fender repair shops, muffler shops, paint spray booths, repair garages, radiator shops, seat covers manufacturing, assembly, rentals, painting, and sales

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.072 found in Division 3 of this title (Special Uses and Prohibited Uses); also see Footnote Nos. 1 and 2 at end of table.

Refer to Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards, BGMC 9.28.010.

Awnings, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Bags, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; burlap bag/sack manufacturing not permitted in the M-1 zone.

Bakery goods, manufacturing and distribution of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Banks, savings and loan and credit unions

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Banquet facility

C

Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions.

Barber shops and beauty shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Bicycles, manufacturing or repair of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Billboards

C

Refer to BGMC 9.40.050, Billboard standards matrix.

Blueprint shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Boat and other marine sales

P

Boats, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Bone products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Boot repair

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Bottle: bottling and washing plants

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Bowling alleys

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Box factories

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Building materials, sales of

P

Bus terminals, storage and rentals

P

Cabinetmaking and carpentry shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Cannabis cultivation3

Cannabis manufacturing

Cannabis retail4

C

Refer to Chapter 9.20 BGMC for additional development standards for cannabis retail.

Refer to Chapter 5.12 BGMC for business regulatory permit and operating standards for cannabis retail.

Cannabis testing laboratory

Canneries, except meat or fish

C

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Canning and blending of lubricating oil

C

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Canvas, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Car washes

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.087, special use standards for car washes

Carnivals, circuses, and street fairs

S/T

Refer to Chapter 9.42 BGMC, Temporary Uses and Structures.

Casting, die

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Casting of rare and precious metals

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Catering services

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Cemeteries

C

Ceramics, manufacturing of; provided, that no individual kiln shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet and that no clay is pulverized on the premises

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Coffee roasting and packaging

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Coffins, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Cold storage plants

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Communication equipment buildings, excepting outdoor towers

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Concrete products, manufacturing

P

Contractors’ equipment, rental and sales of

P

Contractors’ yards including plumbing, heating, electrical, roofing, building, and other similar contractors

P

Convenience commercial establishments

C

Neighborhood grocery stores, delicatessens, sandwich shops and similar uses not exceeding a total lot area of one-half acre in size.

Crops, field, tree, bush, berry and row, including nursery stock, the growing of

P

Dairy products distribution depots

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Day care center, adult

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.040.

Electric distribution and electric transmission substations, including microwave facilities not to exceed 35 feet in height in conjunction therewith

S

Refer to BGMC 9.20.100 for standards.

Electric generating plants, including microwave facilities in conjunction therewith

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.100 for standards.

Electroforming and coating of metal

P

Electronic display signs

C

Refer to BGMC 9.40.055 for special use standards.

Electroplating works

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Emergency shelters

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.103 for standards in addition to requirements of BGMC 9.14.040.

Emery cloth, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Equipment rental services, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders, power saws, cement mixers, and other similar equipment

P

Fairgrounds

P

Felt and felt products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Film exchanges and processing

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Fish: farms, and fishing and casting ponds

C

Freight terminal, rail or truck

C

Fumigating contractors

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Furniture and household goods, storage and transfer

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Galvanizing shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Glass: glassblowing including only the bench working of glass, assembly of stained glass, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; provided, that no individual crucible shall exceed a capacity of 16 cubic feet.

Glass: glass fiber products, glassblowing, glass products, and novelties, manufacturing

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table; providing no blast furnaces are used and no furnace shall exceed a capacity of 500 pounds.

Golf: courses and driving range

P

Gunsmiths

C

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Gymnasiums

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Hair products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Heating and air conditioning equipment, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Heliports

C

Honey, processing and packaging of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Industrial condominium projects and industrial planned developments

C

Refer to BGMC 9.20.090 for standards.

Ironworks, ornamental

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Excluding hammer or drop forging other than hand forging or a furnace exceeding a capacity of 500 pounds.

Juice extracting and bottling, vegetable and fruit

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Kennels, dog and cat

C

Labor temples and lodge halls

C

Laboratories and clinics: medical, dental, x-ray, research and testing

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Laundries, industrial

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Laundries, self-service

P

Leather products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Leather products, manufacturing of from prepared materials

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Linen and towel suppliers

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Linoleum, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Lithography shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Lumber yards

P

Macaroni, spaghetti, tamales, tortillas, ravioli, noodles and other similar flour or pasta food preparations, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Machine shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Machinery storage yards, including sales and display

P

Marine stores and supply depots

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Mattresses, manufacturing and renovation of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Meatpacking plants, not including slaughter of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Metal engraving

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Metal heat-treating, pickling, and plating and finishing

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Metal products, fabrication of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Microwave stations and towers not to exceed 35 feet in height

P

Microwave towers exceeding a height of 35 feet

C

Mobile home parks established prior to September 15, 1961, and subject to provisions of BGMC 9.20.125

C

Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.

Mortuaries

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Motorcycle repair

P

Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses.

Musical instruments, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Newspapers, printing and publishing

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Offices, businesses and professional

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Paint, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Paper, shredding of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Parcel delivery terminals

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Parking lots and parking buildings

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.135 for standards.

Parking lots and structures, off-site

A

As a supplemental use on parcels of land adjoining or across an alley from any industrial zone. Refer to BGMC 9.20.135 for standards.

Parking, repair and maintenance of refuse pickup vehicles and/or the operation of light recycling facilities

C

Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions, for definition of recycling facilities.

Pest control operators and services

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Pipe, manufacturing of

P

Plastics, manufacturing of, except pyroxylin

C

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Plumbing shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Pottery, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Printing and engraving

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Produce markets, including wholesale

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Publishers, book and periodical

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Radio and television stations and towers not exceeding 35 feet in height

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Radio and television towers exceeding a height of 35 feet

C

Recycling center (light): Including the parking, repair, and maintenance of refuse pickup vehicles (also known as certified or registered drop-off, small collection center, and small mobile collection)

C

Refer to Chapter 9.04 BGMC, Definitions.

(1) May not be conducted from any vehicle;

(2) Entire operation must be enclosed within a structure compatible with the existing buildings on site;

(3) May not be located on required parking or drive aisles;

(4) Limited to baling, compacting, sorting of source-separated recyclable materials, and storage of baled and unbaled materials; and

(5) Other standards as director finds necessary to avoid negative impacts.

Repair and service shops, household appliances, household equipment

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Restaurants

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Rifle, pistol or skeet ranges

C

Rock, sand, gravel, storage and distribution

P

Provided, that such storage shall not exceed 2,000 tons on any one lot or parcel of land

Rubber products, manufacturing of from previous prepared materials but not including tire manufacture

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Sausage and other prepared meat products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Screw machine products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Seasonal sales

T

Refer to BGMC 9.42.010.

Self-storage facility

P

Refer to BGMC 9.20.145.

Sheet metal products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Sheet metal shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Shoes, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Shooting galleries

C

Signs and sign structures, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Skating rinks

P

Soaps, manufacturing of

P

Starch, liquid, mixing and bottling of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Stations: bus, railroad and taxi

P

Storage, temporary

P

Materials and construction equipment used in construction or maintenance of streets and highways, sewers, storm drains, underground conduits, flood control works, pipelines and similar uses.

Talc, processing and packaging of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Tools, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Trade schools

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Trailer, sales and rentals

P

Trailers, assembly of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Tree surgeons

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Truck: storage, sales and rentals

P

Upholstering shops

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Warehouses, storage

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Watches, manufacturing and repair of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Water company service and storage yards

P

Water wells, reservoirs, dams, tanks, treatment plants, gauging stations, pumping stations and any use normal and appurtenant to the obtainment, storage and distribution of water

P

Waxes and polishes, manufacturing of

P

Weighing, public scales

P

Welding, electric and gas

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wholesale and retail outlets

P

Wholesale brokers

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wholesale businesses

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wineries

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wire, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wood carvings, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Wood products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Woolen goods, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Yarn products, manufacturing of

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

Yarn products, manufacturing of but not including the dyeing of yarn

P

See Footnote No. 2 at end of table.

* Additional standards not found in this chapter may apply to certain land uses. Refer to Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, for a list of these uses and standards. Division 3 of this title also states whether the special use is permitted by right, conditionally permitted, or permitted through a site plan review by the planning commission.

1. Outdoor display of vehicles for rent or sale is permitted in C-3 and C-4 zones subject to the regulations of Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, for standards related thereto.

2. Permitted provided all operations, except incidental storage, are conducted within an enclosed building.

3. This use excludes the cultivation of up to six cannabis plants, as permitted by state law, for personal use.

4. A cannabis retail use is prohibited within the civic center overlay district (“CCOD”) as indicated on the city’s zoning map, irrespective of the underlying zoning.

Lot Area (square feet)

10,000 sf

Lot Width

50 feet (+ 5 for every 1,000 sf of lot area up to 100 feet max. and 5 more for corner lots)

Lot Depth

150 feet

Front Yard Setback

5

Side Yard Setback (interior lots)

0-foot minimum unless adjacent to a residential zone or an open space zone in which case a 10-foot minimum setback is required1, 2

Street-Side Yard Setback (corner lots)

10

Rear Yard Setback

0-foot minimum unless adjacent to a residential zone or an open space zone in which case a 10-foot minimum setback is required1

Allowable Yard Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.46.050

Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) (maximum)

2.0

Lot Coverage (maximum) (%)

90

Distance Between Buildings

Based on California Building Code and Fire Code requirements

Height

60 feet

Allowable Height Projections

Refer to BGMC 9.30.030

Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment

All mechanical equipment shall be prohibited in the front yard and shall be located on the ground no less than three feet from the side and rear property lines. When a building permit for additional square footage is requested, existing equipment located on the roof or exterior walls of a structure shall be provided with a decorative screen to shield such equipment from view and shall be placed at least six inches below the top of the lowest building parapet or decorative screen. Rooftop screening material and color shall be architecturally compatible with the primary building and adjacent structures. No plumbing line shall be placed upon the exterior wall of a structure unless such line is enclosed or otherwise screened from view. Outside utility equipment, such as utility meters, HVAC equipment, etc., shall be screened from public view and shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. If the utility equipment is enclosed, the enclosure shall be painted the same color as the exterior walls of the building.

Landscaping

Refer to Chapter 9.34 BGMC, Landscaping.

Lighting

Lighting shall be provided on the exterior of buildings and within parking areas. The location of all light fixtures shall be shown on the plans required as part of a project application required for review and approval by the department.

Parking

Refer to Chapter 9.38 BGMC, Parking and Loading (Off-Street).

Trash Enclosures

Refer to Chapter 9.44 BGMC, Trash Enclosures.

Wall-Mounted Equipment

Water heater enclosures, vents, flashings, pipes, and conduit for solar or other equipment shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are attached.

Fences and Walls

Refer to Chapter 9.32 BGMC, Fences, Walls and Hedges.

Design Standards for All Industrial Development

The purpose and intent of the design standards below are to ensure that new and existing buildings on a lot where new buildings are proposed for construction are compatible with one another and with buildings surrounding the lot on which new construction is proposed. Any exterior building features on an existing building on the same lot that are in disrepair shall be repaired. Any existing fences and walls on a property in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced.

Exterior Building Features

a. All exterior building walls on a lot shall be painted the same or complementary colors.

b. Windows and doors on new construction shall be of consistent style, material, and color.

c. All windows and door trims, fascia boards, and similar trim features shall be of the same or complementary material, style, and color.

d. Roofs of new buildings shall be the same material, color, and style as roofs on existing buildings on the lot. If a roof of an existing building to remain on the lot is in disrepair, it shall be repaired or replaced with the same material, color, and style as the roof on the proposed new building.

Exterior Site Features

a. New fences and walls shall be of consistent material, design, and color.

b. All driveways, walkways, etc., shall be free of gouges, ruts, and/or gaps in the paved surface area and shall be maintained in good working order to not constitute a safety hazard to the public.

Note: All standards are given in feet and address minimum requirements unless otherwise stated.

Art galleries (nonprofit)

P

Emergency services (public)

P

Government offices

P

Libraries (public)

P

Museums (nonprofit)

P

Schools (public and private)

P

Service-oriented uses (publicly owned)

P

Utilities (public)

P

*Land uses requiring Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control licenses, developing masonry walls, having mechanical equipment on the exterior of their structure or building, satellite dish antennas, and uses subject to review and approval by the planning commission shall meet special standards as found in Division 3 of this title, Special Uses, and Division 4 of this title, Supplemental Development Standards.