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Gridley City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 5

Commercial District

17.32.010 Intent.

   The purpose of the C-1 Restricted Commercial District is to preserve commercial areas with stores, services, offices, restaurants and other retail uses contained within enclosed buildings.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.020 Permitted principal uses.

   The uses designated "P" (Permitted) under C-1 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this Title), are permitted.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.030 Accessory uses.

   Commercial use classifications include the following accessory uses, activities and structures:
   A.   Any commercial use classification that is not listed as a permitted use in the same district and complies with the following criteria:
      1.   Is operated primarily for the convenience of employees, clients, or customers of principal use;
      2.   Occupies less than ten (10) percent of the total floor area of the principal use;
      3.   Is located and operated as an integral part of the principal use and does not comprise a separate business or activity.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.040 Conditional uses.

   The uses designated "CUP" (Conditional Use Permit) under C-1 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this title), are conditional uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.050 Minimum lot area.

   No minimum lot area is required.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.060 Maximum building height.

   A.   No commercial building shall exceed a height of fifty (50) feet.
   B.   No accessory building shall exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.070 Minimum yard requirements.

   A.   Front Yard. No requirements. Exceptions:
      1.   When the frontage in a block is partially in an "R" district, the front yard shall be the same as required in such "R" district.
      2.   Parcel frontages abutting the State Highway shall have a five (5) foot building setback.
   B.   Side Yard. No requirements, except when the side of a lot abuts an R district, then the side yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
   C.   Rear Yard. No requirements, except when the rear of a lot abuts an R district, then the rear yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.080 Maximum lot coverage.

   In a C-1 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
   A.   Ninety (90) percent combined square footage for all structures and paved areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.090 Parking requirements.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply, except that for those properties within Special Parking Combining Zone Number 1, the central Gridley business area, the provisions of Chapter 17.58 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.100 Minimum loading area.

   Private off-street space for the loading and handling of all goods, materials and equipment shall be provided. Such space shall be of sufficient dimensions and design to permit loading and handling activities to take place without use of public streets, or required parking areas. Areas intended for loading, unloading and movement of trucks shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide and fourteen (14) feet high.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.110 Fence and hedge requirements.

   The general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.120 Site development plan.

   All commercial development projects shall be subject to site development review in accordance with Chapter 17.07.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.125 Landscaping.

   A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.32.130 Sign requirements.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 12 (part), 2016)

17.34.010 Intent.

   The purpose of the C-2 General Commercial District is to preserve commercial districts to serve the community's needs for durable goods, automotive and repair services, and other retail and wholesale commercial uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.020 Permitted uses.

   The uses designated "P" (Permitted) under C-2 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this Title), are permitted uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.030 Accessory uses.

   Commercial use classifications include the following accessory uses, activities and structures:
   A.   Any commercial use classification that is not listed as a permitted use in the same district, and complies with the following criteria:
      1.   Is operated primarily for the convenience of employees, clients or customers of the principal use;
      2.   Occupies less than ten percent of the total floor area of the principal use;
      3.   Is located and operated as an integral part of the principal use and does not comprise a separate business or activity.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.040 Conditional uses.

   The uses designated "CUP" (Conditional Use Permit) under C-2 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this Title) are conditional uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.050 Minimum lot area.

   No minimum lot area is required.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.060 Maximum building height.

   A.   No commercial building shall exceed a height of fifty (50) feet.
   B.   No accessory building shall exceed fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.070 Minimum yard requirements.

   A.   Front Yard. No requirements. Exceptions:
      1.   When the frontage in a block is partially in an "R" district, the front yard shall be the, same as required in such "R" district.
      2.   Parcel frontages abutting the State Highway shall have a five (5) foot building setback.
   B.   Side Yard. No requirements, except when the side of a lot abuts an R district, then the side yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
   C.   Rear Yard. No requirements, except when the rear of a lot abuts an R district, then the rear yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.080 Maximum lot coverage.

   In a C-2 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
   A.   Ninety (90) percent combined square footage for all structures and paved areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.090 Parking requirements.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply, except that for those properties within Special Parking Combining Zone Number 1, the central Gridley business area, the provisions of Chapter 17.58 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.100 Minimum loading area.

   Private off-street space for the loading and handling of all goods, materials and equipment shall be provided. Such space shall be of sufficient dimensions and design to permit loading and handling activities to take place without use of public streets or required parking areas. Areas intended for loading, unloading and movement of trucks shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide and fourteen (14) feet high.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.110 Fence and hedge requirements.

   The general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.120 Site development plan.

   All commercial development projects shall be subject to site development review in accordance with Chapter 17.07.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.125 Landscaping.

   A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.34.130 Sign requirements.

   The provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.36.010 Permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses in commercial districts.

   Permitted uses and uses allowed by use permit in commercial districts are as follows:
   P = Permitted
   CUP = Conditional Use Permit
   Where a use is not designated as "Permitted" or "Conditional Use Permit" it is not allowed in that zoning district.
LAND USE TYPES
ZONING DISTRICTS
C-1
C-2
LAND USE TYPES
ZONING DISTRICTS
C-1
C-2
Accountants
P
P
Adult entertainment businesses
(Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.72)
 
P
Advertising business
P
P
Amusement arcades such as video games, pinball
P
P
Answering service
P
P
Antiques
P
P
Appliances
P
P
Architects
P
P
Art Galleries
P
P
Art goods/supplies
P
P
Art instructions
P
P
Attorneys & legal services
P
P
Automobile sales, service, and used auto sales
 
P
Automobile repair
 
P
Automobile body shop
 
P
Automobile parts, retail
P
P
Baby shops
P
P
Bail bond
 
P
Bakeries, retail
P
P
Banks
P
P
Banks, drive-through
P
P
Barbershops
P
P
Beauty salons
P
P
Bicycle shops
P
P
Boat sales
 
P
Boat supplies
 
P
Books
P
P
Bookkeeping
P
P
Bowling alleys
 
P
Building materials
 
P
Butcher
 
P
Cabinet/woodworking shops
 
P
Campers, RV sales, service, and supplies; new and used
 
P
Carwash
 
P
Chambers of Commerce
P
P
Child care and preschool
P
P
Chiropractors
P
P
Churches
CUP
CUP
Cleaners
P
P
Clothing sales
P
P
Cocktail lounge/bar/taverns
CUP
CUP
Coffee shop
P
P
Collection bureau
P
P
Communication equipment
P
P
Community garden
P
P
Computer store
P
P
Contractor office (no storage)
P
P
Contractor office (with storage)
CUP
P
Cooking supplies shops
P
P
Copy shop
P
P
Costume shop
P
P
Counseling centers
P
P
Counselors and therapists
P
P
Craft supplies
P
P
Credit bureau
P
P
Dairy, jobber-retail
 
CUP
Dance school
P
P
Delicatessen
P
P
Dentist’s office
P
P
Department store
P
P
Discount drug
P
P
Doctor’s office
P
P
Donut shop
P
P
Dress shop
P
P
Dressmaker, seamstress, tailor
P
P
Drive-in restaurant and/or fast food
CUP
P
Drug store, broad range
P
P
Duplicating shop
P
P
Employment agency
P
P
Engineering office
P
P
Equipment rental, household
P
P
Equipment rental, large type
 
P
Escrow service
P
P
Energy supply store
CUP
P
Farm equipment sales
 
P
Fabric shop
P
P
Fireplace-stove shop
P
P
Flea market
(one-day or single-weekend events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce or service groups may be administratively approved in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts)
 
CUP
Floor materials
P
P
Florist
P
P
Fraternal organization
P
P
Freezer food lockers, rental
CUP
P
Funeral directors
P
P
Furniture, new and used
P
P
Garden supplies
P
P
Gift shops
P
P
Glass shop (window glass)
CUP
P
Government offices, administrative only
P
P
Graphic art materials
P
P
Grocers, less than 10,000 square feet
(see also, “market” & “supermarket”)
P
P
Gunsmiths
P
P
Hardware, retail
P
P
Health food
P
P
Hobby shop
P
P
Home decorations and materials
P
P
Hospital
CUP
CUP
Hot tubs and spa sales
CUP
P
Hotel
P
P
Ice cream shop
P
P
Ice skating rink
 
CUP
Import store
P
P
Income tax service
P
P
Inns, bed and breakfast places
P
P
Interior decorator
P
P
Investment advisory service
P
P
Jewelers
P
P
Laboratories, dental
P
P
Laboratories, medical
P
P
Laboratories, research
CUP
CUP
Lamps
P
P
Landscape architects
P
P
Laundry, coin
P
P
Lighting fixtures
P
P
Liquor store
P
P
Live Work
P
CUP
Loan agency
P
P
Locksmiths
P
P
Lumber, retail
CUP
P
Machine shop
 
CUP
Markets, under 10,000 square feet
(see also “grocer” & “supermarkets”)
P
P
Medical office
P
P
Men’s clothing
P
P
Mini-storage
 
CUP
Mobile home sales, service
 
P
Motorcycle sales, service
CUP
P
Motorcycle repair
 
P
Motels
CUP
P
Museums
P
P
Music store (instrument and equipment)
P
P
News service
P
P
News stand
P
P
Night club
CUP
CUP
Novelties, notions store
P
P
Nurseries, retail
P
P
Office furniture
P
P
Office supplies
P
P
Optician, optometrist
P
P
Paint dealers, retail
P
P
Parking lots
P
P
Parks
P
P
Party shop
P
P
Pawnshop
 
P
Pet store
CUP
CUP
Pharmacy
P
P
Photocopy shop
P
P
Photo processing
P
P
Photographer
P
P
Photographic equipment
P
P
Physical therapy
P
P
Physician
P
P
Pianos, organs
P
P
Picture framing
P
P
Plumbing, retail sales
P
P
Pottery, retail
P
P
Printers
P
P
Psychiatrist
P
P
Psychologist
P
P
Quasi-public uses
CUP
CUP
Racquetball and sports club
P
P
Radio and TV sales and service
P
P
Real estate
P
P
Record store
P
P
Recreation, indoor sports
P
P
Recreation vehicles sales
 
P
Recreation vehicle storage
 
CUP
Recycling center (primary use)
 
CUP
Refrigeration sales and service, industrial
 
P
Religious office
P
P
Rental, see equipment rental
 
 
Residential uses
CUP
CUP
Restaurant, full service
P
P
Retail, general
P
P
Roller skating rink
 
P
Rug and carpet sales
P
P
Saddlery shop
P
P
Satellite sales and service
P
P
Savings and loan (with or without drive-through)
P
P
Saw shop
P
P
School supplies
P
P
Service station/gasoline station
 
P
Sewing machine sales and repair
P
P
Sheet metal shop
 
P
Shoe store
P
P
Shoe repair
P
P
Sign shop
 
P
Social clubs, halls and organizations
P
P
Social service offices
P
P
Special job training centers
P
P
Sporting goods store
P
P
Stationery store
P
P
Stenographic service
P
P
Stereo-sound system store
P
P
Stock and bond brokers
P
P
Supermarket (>10,000 square feet)
P
P
Surveyor’s office
P
P
Swimming pool sales, service
 
P
Tobacco shop
P
P
Television sales and service
P
P
Theater
P
P
Thrift shop
P
P
Tire sales and service
 
P
Title company
P
P
Toys
P
P
Travel agency
P
P
Trophies
P
P
Tropical fish and supplies
P
P
Tuxedo rental
P
P
Upholsters
CUP
P
Utility office-administrative only
P
P
Vacuum cleaner sales and service
P
P
Variety store
P
P
Vegetable, fruit and flower stands
P
P
Veterinarians
P
P
Vocational center
P
P
Wall covering store
P
P
Warehousing
 
CUP
Waterbeds
P
P
Wine and beer shop
P
P
Yarn shop
P
P
 
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

17.36.020 Unlisted uses.

   Any use which is not listed in Section 17.36.010, or for which a reasonable determination cannot be made by the City Administrator/designee that such use is similar in nature, impact and intent as a listed use, shall be determined permitted, not permitted or conditionally permitted by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)