12 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Table 30.12-A COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAND USE(1)(2) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY ZONE | See Standards in Chapter or Section | ||||||
C1 | C2 | C3 | CR | CPD | CH | CA | ||
Accessory Structures and Uses | ||||||||
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and/or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) on a lot developed with one residential dwelling unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.080 |
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) on a lot developed with more than one residential dwelling unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.080 |
Accessory uses | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized, portable type) | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.040 | |
Dish antennas | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.050 |
Home occupations | P | P | P | P | P | 30.45 | ||
Home-sharing | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5.56 |
Reverse vending machines | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.12.040 | |
Signs | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.33 |
Solar energy equipment | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.30.050 |
Institutional Uses | ||||||||
Cultural arts centers | P | P | P | |||||
Hospitals | P | P | ||||||
Museums | P | P | P | |||||
Places of worship | P | P | P | C | P | |||
Schools, physical instruction | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Schools, private | C | C | C | C | C | |||
Schools, private specialized education and training | A | P | P | C | P | |||
Light Industrial Uses | ||||||||
Backlots/outdoor facilities—Production | C | C | ||||||
Broadcasting studios and indoor support facilities—Production | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Medical and dental laboratories | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Soundstages—Production | P | P | ||||||
Utility and transmission facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Miscellaneous Uses | ||||||||
Non-emergency heliports | C | C | ||||||
Parking lots or structures | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.32 30.51.020 |
Office Uses | ||||||||
Contractors office and/or storage, temporary | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | |
Contractors office | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Medical and dental offices | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | P | |
Office | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | P | |
Office, consumer services | P | P | P | |||||
Veterinary offices, including hospitalization services | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Recreational Uses | ||||||||
Arcade establishment | C | C | C | |||||
Billiard establishments | P | P | P | P | ||||
Children's indoor play areas | P | P | P | P | ||||
Community gardens | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.045 | |
Cyber-cafe establishments | P | P | A | |||||
Gyms and health clubs | P | P | C | P | P | |||
Indoor recreation center | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Outdoor commercial recreation | C | C | ||||||
Private clubs and lodges | C | C | P | C | P | |||
Public dances | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Taverns | C | C | C | C | C | C | ||
Theaters | C | P | C | P | ||||
Residential Uses | ||||||||
Domestic violence shelters | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Emergency shelter | C | C | C | |||||
Residential congregate living, limited subject to the provisions of one residential dwelling per lot in the R-1250 zone | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Residential congregate living, medical | A | P | P | P | ||||
Residential congregate living, non-medical, subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | ||||
Residential congregate living, non-medical, at the ground floor level subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | A | A | A | A | ||||
Multiple residential dwellings subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that the ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Multiple residential dwellings with dwelling units at the ground floor level subject to provisions of the R-1250 zone | C | C | C | C | ||||
One residential dwelling per lot subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Senior housing subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that the ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Senior housing at the ground floor level subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | C | C | C | C | C | |||
Retail Uses | ||||||||
Alcoholic beverage sales | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | ||
Automobile supply store | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Banquet halls | C | C | C | C | ||||
Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained between November 1st and January 9th | T | T | T | T | T | 5.36 | ||
Firearms, weapon sales | P | P | P | P | ||||
Hardware stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Jewelry stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Liquor stores | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
Nurseries and garden supplies | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Paint and wallpaper stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pawnshops | P | P | ||||||
Pharmacy | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained between October 15th and November 1st | T | T | T | T | T | 5.36 | ||
Restaurant, counter service with limited seating | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Restaurants, fast food | A | P | P | A | P | P | ||
Restaurants, full service | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Retail stores, general merchandise | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Spas and swimming pools, sales and service | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Supermarkets | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies | P | P | P | 30.34.160 | ||||
Service Uses | ||||||||
Ambulance services | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Banks and financial institutions | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Business support services | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | ||
Car washes, full or self service | P | P | P | P | 30.34.030 | |||
Day care centers | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Gas station | C | P | P | C | P | P | 30.34.020 | |
Heating and air conditioning sales and service (HVAC) | P | P | 30.34.070 | |||||
Hotels and motels | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Massage establishment | C | C | C | C | C | C | 5.64 | |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | P | P | ||||||
Personal services | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pet grooming | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Repair and maintenance, consumer products | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Tire stores | P | P | P | 30.34.140 | ||||
Vehicle repair garage | P | P | P | 30.34.150 | ||||
Wireless telecommunications facilities | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | 30.48 |
Key to Permit Requirements | Symbol | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
Permitted use | P | |
Administrative use—Administrative use permit required | A | 30.49 |
Conditional use—Conditional use permit required | C | 30.42 |
Temporary use | T | |
Wireless telecommunications facilities permit required | W | 30.48 |
Use not allowed |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. |
(2) | See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. |
(3) | Permitted above the first floor level only. |
(4) | An Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is not required for supermarkets with 20,000 sq. ft. of floor area or greater. |
Table 30.12-B COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Development Feature | Requirement by Zoning District | ||||||
C1 | C2 | C3 | CR | CPD | CH | CA | |
Minimum Lot Area | None | None | None | None | None | None | 13,000 sq. ft. |
Floor Area Ratio Maximum | None | None | None | None | None | None | 3.5 |
Minimum Setbacks Required (4) | See Section 30.12.050 for setback exceptions | ||||||
Street Front | 5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater | None | 10' average for the ground floor and 5' average for the second floor | None | None | ||
Street Side | 5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater | None | 5' minimum | None | None | ||
Interior not adjacent to residential zones | None | 5' minimum | None | None | |||
Interior adjacent to residential zones | 5' minimum and average 8' | 5' minimum and average 8' for buildings and structures up to and including 28'; 7' minimum and average 10' for buildings and structures over 28' and up to and including 35'; 1' minimum for every 2' of height for entire building, if building is over 35' | None | 30' average | 15' | 10' | |
Maximum Height Limits (1) (2) (3) (4) See Section 30.12.040(B) and (C) for additional information | 25' | District 1 35' max District II 45' max and 3 stories max | District I—50' max and 3 stories max District II—65' max and 4 stories max District III—90' max and 6 stories max District IV—35' max | 45' max and 3 stories max | 35' max and 2 stories max | 35 feet max | 90', but limited to 35' within 40' of a residential zone boundary (including center line of alley where applicable) |
Landscaping (4) | As required by Chapter 30.31 (Landscaping) | ||||||
Rooftop Equipment | See Section 30.30.020 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Lighting | See Section 30.30.040 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Trash Collection Areas | See Section 30.30.030 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Parking and Loading | As required by Chapter 30.32 (Parking and Loading) (Also see 30.12.040(C.5) for other requirements for the CPD zone) | ||||||
Design Review | As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) | N/A | As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) | ||||
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | Enclosed or screened rooftop equipment not exceeding five feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. Elevator shafts and roof top stairwells not exceeding 15 feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions). |
(2) | A mezzanine shall not be considered a story. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions). |
(3) | For exceptions to height limits for wireless telecommunications facilities, see Chapter 30.48. |
(4) | For setback, height, and landscaping requirements related to solar energy equipment, see Section 30.30.050. |
12 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Table 30.12-A COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAND USE(1)(2) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY ZONE | See Standards in Chapter or Section | ||||||
C1 | C2 | C3 | CR | CPD | CH | CA | ||
Accessory Structures and Uses | ||||||||
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU), and/or junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) on a lot developed with one residential dwelling unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.080 |
Accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) on a lot developed with more than one residential dwelling unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.080 |
Accessory uses | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Antennas (pole type) and flagpoles | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Carts (freestanding, non-motorized, portable type) | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.040 | |
Dish antennas | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.050 |
Home occupations | P | P | P | P | P | 30.45 | ||
Home-sharing | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5.56 |
Reverse vending machines | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.12.040 | |
Signs | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.33 |
Solar energy equipment | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.30.050 |
Institutional Uses | ||||||||
Cultural arts centers | P | P | P | |||||
Hospitals | P | P | ||||||
Museums | P | P | P | |||||
Places of worship | P | P | P | C | P | |||
Schools, physical instruction | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Schools, private | C | C | C | C | C | |||
Schools, private specialized education and training | A | P | P | C | P | |||
Light Industrial Uses | ||||||||
Backlots/outdoor facilities—Production | C | C | ||||||
Broadcasting studios and indoor support facilities—Production | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Medical and dental laboratories | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Soundstages—Production | P | P | ||||||
Utility and transmission facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | |
Miscellaneous Uses | ||||||||
Non-emergency heliports | C | C | ||||||
Parking lots or structures | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.32 30.51.020 |
Office Uses | ||||||||
Contractors office and/or storage, temporary | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | |
Contractors office | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Medical and dental offices | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | P | |
Office | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | P | |
Office, consumer services | P | P | P | |||||
Veterinary offices, including hospitalization services | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Recreational Uses | ||||||||
Arcade establishment | C | C | C | |||||
Billiard establishments | P | P | P | P | ||||
Children's indoor play areas | P | P | P | P | ||||
Community gardens | P | P | P | P | P | P | 30.34.045 | |
Cyber-cafe establishments | P | P | A | |||||
Gyms and health clubs | P | P | C | P | P | |||
Indoor recreation center | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Outdoor commercial recreation | C | C | ||||||
Private clubs and lodges | C | C | P | C | P | |||
Public dances | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Taverns | C | C | C | C | C | C | ||
Theaters | C | P | C | P | ||||
Residential Uses | ||||||||
Domestic violence shelters | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Emergency shelter | C | C | C | |||||
Residential congregate living, limited subject to the provisions of one residential dwelling per lot in the R-1250 zone | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Residential congregate living, medical | A | P | P | P | ||||
Residential congregate living, non-medical, subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | ||||
Residential congregate living, non-medical, at the ground floor level subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | A | A | A | A | ||||
Multiple residential dwellings subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that the ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Multiple residential dwellings with dwelling units at the ground floor level subject to provisions of the R-1250 zone | C | C | C | C | ||||
One residential dwelling per lot subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Senior housing subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone and provided further that the ground floor level is occupied with permitted commercial uses | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Senior housing at the ground floor level subject to the provisions of the R-1250 zone | C | C | C | C | C | |||
Retail Uses | ||||||||
Alcoholic beverage sales | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | ||
Automobile supply store | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Banquet halls | C | C | C | C | ||||
Christmas tree sales lots, when maintained between November 1st and January 9th | T | T | T | T | T | 5.36 | ||
Firearms, weapon sales | P | P | P | P | ||||
Hardware stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Jewelry stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Liquor stores | A | A | A | A | A | A | ||
Nurseries and garden supplies | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Paint and wallpaper stores | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pawnshops | P | P | ||||||
Pharmacy | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pumpkin sales lots, when maintained between October 15th and November 1st | T | T | T | T | T | 5.36 | ||
Restaurant, counter service with limited seating | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Restaurants, fast food | A | P | P | A | P | P | ||
Restaurants, full service | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Retail stores, general merchandise | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Spas and swimming pools, sales and service | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Supermarkets | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agencies | P | P | P | 30.34.160 | ||||
Service Uses | ||||||||
Ambulance services | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Banks and financial institutions | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Business support services | P | P | P | P(3) | P | P | ||
Car washes, full or self service | P | P | P | P | 30.34.030 | |||
Day care centers | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
Gas station | C | P | P | C | P | P | 30.34.020 | |
Heating and air conditioning sales and service (HVAC) | P | P | 30.34.070 | |||||
Hotels and motels | P | P | P(3) | P | ||||
Massage establishment | C | C | C | C | C | C | 5.64 | |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | P | P | ||||||
Personal services | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Pet grooming | P | P | P | P | P | |||
Repair and maintenance, consumer products | P | P | P | P | P | P | ||
Tire stores | P | P | P | 30.34.140 | ||||
Vehicle repair garage | P | P | P | 30.34.150 | ||||
Wireless telecommunications facilities | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | 30.48 |
Key to Permit Requirements | Symbol | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
Permitted use | P | |
Administrative use—Administrative use permit required | A | 30.49 |
Conditional use—Conditional use permit required | C | 30.42 |
Temporary use | T | |
Wireless telecommunications facilities permit required | W | 30.48 |
Use not allowed |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | See Section 30.03.010 regarding uses not listed. |
(2) | See Chapter 30.70 for definitions of the land uses. |
(3) | Permitted above the first floor level only. |
(4) | An Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is not required for supermarkets with 20,000 sq. ft. of floor area or greater. |
Table 30.12-B COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Development Feature | Requirement by Zoning District | ||||||
C1 | C2 | C3 | CR | CPD | CH | CA | |
Minimum Lot Area | None | None | None | None | None | None | 13,000 sq. ft. |
Floor Area Ratio Maximum | None | None | None | None | None | None | 3.5 |
Minimum Setbacks Required (4) | See Section 30.12.050 for setback exceptions | ||||||
Street Front | 5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater | None | 10' average for the ground floor and 5' average for the second floor | None | None | ||
Street Side | 5' for the first story level only on that portion of a building or structure that is within 12' above grade, whichever is greater | None | 5' minimum | None | None | ||
Interior not adjacent to residential zones | None | 5' minimum | None | None | |||
Interior adjacent to residential zones | 5' minimum and average 8' | 5' minimum and average 8' for buildings and structures up to and including 28'; 7' minimum and average 10' for buildings and structures over 28' and up to and including 35'; 1' minimum for every 2' of height for entire building, if building is over 35' | None | 30' average | 15' | 10' | |
Maximum Height Limits (1) (2) (3) (4) See Section 30.12.040(B) and (C) for additional information | 25' | District 1 35' max District II 45' max and 3 stories max | District I—50' max and 3 stories max District II—65' max and 4 stories max District III—90' max and 6 stories max District IV—35' max | 45' max and 3 stories max | 35' max and 2 stories max | 35 feet max | 90', but limited to 35' within 40' of a residential zone boundary (including center line of alley where applicable) |
Landscaping (4) | As required by Chapter 30.31 (Landscaping) | ||||||
Rooftop Equipment | See Section 30.30.020 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Lighting | See Section 30.30.040 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Trash Collection Areas | See Section 30.30.030 (Site Planning) | ||||||
Parking and Loading | As required by Chapter 30.32 (Parking and Loading) (Also see 30.12.040(C.5) for other requirements for the CPD zone) | ||||||
Design Review | As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) | N/A | As required by Chapter 30.47 (Design Review) | ||||
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | Enclosed or screened rooftop equipment not exceeding five feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. Elevator shafts and roof top stairwells not exceeding 15 feet in height above the roof of a building shall not be computed as part of the height of the building. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions). |
(2) | A mezzanine shall not be considered a story. See Chapter 30.70 (Definitions). |
(3) | For exceptions to height limits for wireless telecommunications facilities, see Chapter 30.48. |
(4) | For setback, height, and landscaping requirements related to solar energy equipment, see Section 30.30.050. |