Commercial districts are designed to provide for retail stores, offices, service establishments and wholesale businesses for the convenience of the public.

The following districts are designated for commercial purposes in accordance with the General Plan:

C1  Neighborhood Commercial

C2  Community Commercial

C3  Commercial/Office

C4  Service Commercial

C5  Regional Commercial

The following applies to all commercial districts:

(a)

Prior to issuance of a building permit, proposed commercial uses shall be reviewed by the Planning Director for compliance with applicable standards and regulations of this chapter.

(b)

Businesses, services and processes shall be conducted within enclosed structures, except for off-street parking, off-street loading areas, and patio dining for restaurants and businesses which by their nature must be conducted outside a structure.

(c)

No use shall emit noxious odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried waste, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire or explosive.

( Ord. No. 12-711 , § 2, 8-8-2012)