LIMITED ACCESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CL15
Note— Section 10-1.1200 amended by Ordinance 13-12, adopted November 19, 2013.
The CL District shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to accommodate uses typically serve the motoring public and are accessible from major arterials and freeways. Uses within the CL District are service-related, and serve the motoring public adjacent to highways of major importance.
Any combining B District, except B6, B7, or B10, and any SD District.
a.
Primary Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
(a)
Accounting and financial offices. (Excluding check cashing stores.)
(b)
Architectural and engineering offices.
(c)
Banks and financial institutions.
(d)
Chiropractic and acupuncture offices.
(e)
Insurance and real estate offices.
(f)
Law offices.
(g)
Medical and dental offices.
(h)
Travel and airline agency offices.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
None.
(3)
Personal Services.
(a)
Barber or beauty shop.
(b)
Dry cleaner/laundry.
(c)
Martial arts studio.
(d)
Music studio.
(e)
Nail salon.
(f)
Palm reading service.
(g)
Physical fitness studio.
(h)
Shoe repair shop.
(i)
Tailor/seamstress shop.
(4)
Residential Uses.
(a)
Residential dwelling unit(s). (Above first floor commercial uses only.)
(b)
Residential development as provided in Government Code Sections 65852.24, 65913.4 and 65912.100, as amended from time to time.
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
(a)
Coffee/espresso shop.
(b)
Delicatessen.
(c)
Restaurant. (Where not abutting a residential district or property and no bar)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
(a)
Copying or reproduction facility.
(b)
Hotel or motel.
(c)
Mailing or facsimile service.
(d)
Reverse vending machines. (When located within a convenience zone)
(7)
Other Uses.
(a)
Christmas tree or pumpkin patch lot. (See General Regulations Section 10-1.2735.c. for standards)
(b)
Day Care Home. (State-licensed, less than 24-hour care for children or adults, 14 or fewer persons, excluding staff. See definitions)
(c)
Public agency facilities.
(d)
Low Barrier Navigation Center. (See Section 10-1.2736(b) for criteria and standards.)
b.
Secondary Uses. The following uses are permitted as secondary or subordinate uses to the uses permitted in the CL District:
(1)
Accessory buildings and uses. (See Section 10.1.1045)
(2)
Garage sales. (4 per year per dwelling. See General Regulations Section 10-1.2735.d.)
(3)
Home Occupation. (See definitions)
(4)
Household pets.
(5)
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s). (Where primary use is residential. See Section 10-1.2740 for criteria and standards.)
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. A), adopted January 21, 2025)
a.
Administrative Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District subject to approval of an administrative use permit:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
None.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
Parking lot.
(3)
Personal Services.
(a)
Suntan parlor.
(b)
Massage parlor. (When ancillary to a primary and related use such as a beauty salon)
(4)
Residential Uses.
(a)
Single Room Occupancy. (See Section 10-1.2736(e) for criteria and standards.)
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
Restaurant. (Where abutting a residential district or property)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
Recycling collection area. (When located within a convenience zone.)
(7)
Other Uses.
(a)
Hospital.
(b)
Kennel.
(c)
Temporary use.
(d)
Day Care Center. (State-licensed, less than 24-hour care for children or adults, 15 or more persons, excluding staff.)
(e)
Convalescent facility.
b.
Conditional Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District subject to approval of a conditional use permit:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
None.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
Drive-in establishments.
(3)
Personal Services.
Massage parlor.
(4)
Residential Uses.
None.
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
Bar, cocktail lounge. (See General Regulations Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for regulations of alcohol)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
None.
(7)
Other Uses.
None.
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted January 23, 2024; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. A), adopted January 21, 2025)
a.
Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet.
b.
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit: Same as permitted in RM or RH Districts, whichever is deemed consistent with the General Policies Plan Map and Neighborhood Plan.
c.
Minimum Lot Frontage: 80 feet.
d.
Minimum Average Lot Width: 100 feet.
e.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 40 percent.
f.
Minimum Average Lot Depth: 100 feet.
g.
Special Lot Requirements and Exceptions: See General Regulations Section 10-1.2720.
a.
Minimum Front Yard: 20 feet.
b.
Minimum Side Yard: 10 feet.
c.
Minimum Side Street Yard: 10 feet.
d.
Minimum Rear Yard: 20 feet.
e.
Special Yard Requirements and Exceptions: See Section 10-1.2400.
a.
Maximum Building Height: 40 feet.
b.
Maximum Accessory Building Height: 14 feet and one story.
c.
Maximum Height for Fences/hedges/walls:
(1)
Front and Side Street Yard: 4 feet.
(2)
Side and Rear Yard: 6 feet.
(Also see Section 10-1.1045 for additional standards.)
d.
Special Height Requirements and Exceptions: See General Regulations Section 10-1.2730.
Site Plan Review approval is required before issuance of any building or construction permit or construction of a fence within this district only if the Planning Director determines that a project materially alters the appearance and character of the property or area or may be incompatible with City policies, standards and guidelines. This may include fences (i.e., such as anodized gray chain link fences) in certain circumstances.
The City recognizes that high-quality design of commercial structures can contribute to a positive appearance of neighborhoods and improve the overall character of the community. This Section establishes design and performance standards that shall apply to the construction of residential and commercial buildings and certain commercial uses in the CL District, including but not limited to cultural or recreational facilities.
Commercial Uses.
For commercial buildings and uses, including but not limited to cultural, educational, religious or recreational facilities, refer to the criteria and standards contained in the CN District, Section 10-1.800.
LIMITED ACCESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT CL15
Note— Section 10-1.1200 amended by Ordinance 13-12, adopted November 19, 2013.
The CL District shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to accommodate uses typically serve the motoring public and are accessible from major arterials and freeways. Uses within the CL District are service-related, and serve the motoring public adjacent to highways of major importance.
Any combining B District, except B6, B7, or B10, and any SD District.
a.
Primary Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
(a)
Accounting and financial offices. (Excluding check cashing stores.)
(b)
Architectural and engineering offices.
(c)
Banks and financial institutions.
(d)
Chiropractic and acupuncture offices.
(e)
Insurance and real estate offices.
(f)
Law offices.
(g)
Medical and dental offices.
(h)
Travel and airline agency offices.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
None.
(3)
Personal Services.
(a)
Barber or beauty shop.
(b)
Dry cleaner/laundry.
(c)
Martial arts studio.
(d)
Music studio.
(e)
Nail salon.
(f)
Palm reading service.
(g)
Physical fitness studio.
(h)
Shoe repair shop.
(i)
Tailor/seamstress shop.
(4)
Residential Uses.
(a)
Residential dwelling unit(s). (Above first floor commercial uses only.)
(b)
Residential development as provided in Government Code Sections 65852.24, 65913.4 and 65912.100, as amended from time to time.
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
(a)
Coffee/espresso shop.
(b)
Delicatessen.
(c)
Restaurant. (Where not abutting a residential district or property and no bar)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
(a)
Copying or reproduction facility.
(b)
Hotel or motel.
(c)
Mailing or facsimile service.
(d)
Reverse vending machines. (When located within a convenience zone)
(7)
Other Uses.
(a)
Christmas tree or pumpkin patch lot. (See General Regulations Section 10-1.2735.c. for standards)
(b)
Day Care Home. (State-licensed, less than 24-hour care for children or adults, 14 or fewer persons, excluding staff. See definitions)
(c)
Public agency facilities.
(d)
Low Barrier Navigation Center. (See Section 10-1.2736(b) for criteria and standards.)
b.
Secondary Uses. The following uses are permitted as secondary or subordinate uses to the uses permitted in the CL District:
(1)
Accessory buildings and uses. (See Section 10.1.1045)
(2)
Garage sales. (4 per year per dwelling. See General Regulations Section 10-1.2735.d.)
(3)
Home Occupation. (See definitions)
(4)
Household pets.
(5)
Accessory Dwelling Unit(s). (Where primary use is residential. See Section 10-1.2740 for criteria and standards.)
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted Jan. 23, 2024; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. A), adopted January 21, 2025)
a.
Administrative Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District subject to approval of an administrative use permit:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
None.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
Parking lot.
(3)
Personal Services.
(a)
Suntan parlor.
(b)
Massage parlor. (When ancillary to a primary and related use such as a beauty salon)
(4)
Residential Uses.
(a)
Single Room Occupancy. (See Section 10-1.2736(e) for criteria and standards.)
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
Restaurant. (Where abutting a residential district or property)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
Recycling collection area. (When located within a convenience zone.)
(7)
Other Uses.
(a)
Hospital.
(b)
Kennel.
(c)
Temporary use.
(d)
Day Care Center. (State-licensed, less than 24-hour care for children or adults, 15 or more persons, excluding staff.)
(e)
Convalescent facility.
b.
Conditional Uses. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by Planning Director, are permitted in the CL District subject to approval of a conditional use permit:
(1)
Administrative and Professional Offices/Services.
None.
(2)
Automobile Related Uses.
Drive-in establishments.
(3)
Personal Services.
Massage parlor.
(4)
Residential Uses.
None.
(5)
Retail Commercial Uses.
Bar, cocktail lounge. (See General Regulations Section 10-1.2750 et seq. for regulations of alcohol)
(6)
Service Commercial Uses.
None.
(7)
Other Uses.
None.
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted January 23, 2024; Amended by Ordinance 25-02, § 1(Exh. A), adopted January 21, 2025)
a.
Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet.
b.
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit: Same as permitted in RM or RH Districts, whichever is deemed consistent with the General Policies Plan Map and Neighborhood Plan.
c.
Minimum Lot Frontage: 80 feet.
d.
Minimum Average Lot Width: 100 feet.
e.
Maximum Lot Coverage: 40 percent.
f.
Minimum Average Lot Depth: 100 feet.
g.
Special Lot Requirements and Exceptions: See General Regulations Section 10-1.2720.
a.
Minimum Front Yard: 20 feet.
b.
Minimum Side Yard: 10 feet.
c.
Minimum Side Street Yard: 10 feet.
d.
Minimum Rear Yard: 20 feet.
e.
Special Yard Requirements and Exceptions: See Section 10-1.2400.
a.
Maximum Building Height: 40 feet.
b.
Maximum Accessory Building Height: 14 feet and one story.
c.
Maximum Height for Fences/hedges/walls:
(1)
Front and Side Street Yard: 4 feet.
(2)
Side and Rear Yard: 6 feet.
(Also see Section 10-1.1045 for additional standards.)
d.
Special Height Requirements and Exceptions: See General Regulations Section 10-1.2730.
Site Plan Review approval is required before issuance of any building or construction permit or construction of a fence within this district only if the Planning Director determines that a project materially alters the appearance and character of the property or area or may be incompatible with City policies, standards and guidelines. This may include fences (i.e., such as anodized gray chain link fences) in certain circumstances.
The City recognizes that high-quality design of commercial structures can contribute to a positive appearance of neighborhoods and improve the overall character of the community. This Section establishes design and performance standards that shall apply to the construction of residential and commercial buildings and certain commercial uses in the CL District, including but not limited to cultural or recreational facilities.
Commercial Uses.
For commercial buildings and uses, including but not limited to cultural, educational, religious or recreational facilities, refer to the criteria and standards contained in the CN District, Section 10-1.800.