Lathrop City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
62 CENTRAL LATHROP ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 17.62.010 Central Lathrop zoning districts; purposes and application.
The zoning districts in this chapter are designed to provide the opportunity for a wide variety of residential, employment generating and other commercial uses, civic, and open space that are compatible with the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. The following regulations are supplemented by the entire text of the CLSP and are always combined with the CL (Central Lathrop) combining zone. These zoning districts, ending in "-CL," are limited to the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.021 Purpose and application.
The VR-CL zoning district provides for a mix of low- and medium-density residential uses. The VR-CL District regulations are designed to promote and encourage a pleasant environment for family life and to provide space for community facilities needed to complement residential neighborhoods.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.022 Permitted uses.
A.
One-family dwellings;
B.
Multifamily dwellings;
C.
A "small family day care home" as defined and regulated by the State Health and Safety Code, which provides care to eight or fewer children, including children who reside in the home;
D.
A "large family day care home" as defined and regulated by the State Health and Safety Code for nine to 14 children, inclusive, including children who reside in the home;
E.
A small residential care home;
F.
An alcoholic recovery facility as defined by the State Health and Safety Code, which provides care to six or less persons, whether or not related;
G.
Accessory structures and uses located on the same site with a permitted use;
H.
Fenced or enclosed swimming pools for either individual, family or communal use on an exclusive non-commercial basis, provided that no swimming pool shall be located within a utility easement or a front yard;
I.
Neighborhood parks;
J.
Open space;
K.
Public or private playgrounds;
L.
Public schools;
M.
The keeping of animals in accordance with Title 6;
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 16-365 § 1; Ord. 22-431 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.023 Permitted uses: administrative approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
Rest homes and nursing homes; and boarding or rooming houses.
C.
Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of a subdivision in accordance with Section 17.16.010 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
D.
Temporary subdivision sales offices and signs, model homes, and model home display areas in accordance with Section 17.16.010 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
E.
Garden structures in accordance with the development standards described in this section.
F.
Tennis courts, including related fencing over seven feet in height located on the same site as a permitted or conditional use.
G.
Expansion, remodeling, or additions to a conditional use that are not considered an incidental or accessory use as defined in Section 17.04.080 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.024 Conditional uses; planning commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
A state authorized licensed day care center for 13 or more children.
B.
Churches and other religious facilities.
C.
Modest expansion or remodeling of an existing nonconforming use of a structure or land, up to 50% or less of the value of the structure, or reestablishment of a nonconforming use which has been damaged, except nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, nonconforming uses occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than $200, and nonconforming fences, walls and hedges.
D.
Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Section 17.108.080 of the Lathrop Zoning Code, electrical distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.
E.
Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type including parochial schools, colleges; nursery schools; private non-profit schools and colleges; churches; parsonages and other religious institutions.
F.
Public uses of an administrative, public service or cultural type including city, libraries, museums, art galleries; and other public buildings, structures and facilities; and community centers, excepting city centers.
G.
Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, and nursing homes, including a state authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home or group home serving seven or more mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons, including rehabilitation homes for the alcohol and/or chemically dependent, or dependent and neglected children, where such homes provide care on a 24 hour basis.
H.
Recycled water storage and water quality ponds not previously identified in previous approvals.
I.
Spray fields not previously identified in previous approvals.
J.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds. not previously identified in previous approvals.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.025 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the Variable Residential (VR-CL) district shall be as set forth in the Central Lathrop design guidelines, by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.110 et seq., of this chapter.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.026 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any VR district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop Design Review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or non-residential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
Housing developments that include a minimum 20% of units affordable to lower income households shall be ministerial and exempt from this section.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-442 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.027 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.031 Purpose and application.
The HR-CL zoning district is intended to provide for the development of multifamily residential uses at densities consistent with the General Plan. These uses and regulations are designed to afford livable neighborhoods while incorporating other uses for community facilities and needs to facilitate urban living.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.032 Permitted uses.
A.
One-family dwellings limited to:
1.
A single-family dwelling replacing an existing single-family dwelling on a one for one basis,
2.
A single-family dwelling on an existing lot of 8,000 square feet or less, or
3.
Single-family dwellings that are part of a housing development with the majority of units affordable to extremely low, very low, and/or low income households; multifamily dwellings;
B.
Two or more single-family dwellings proposed for the same site limited to:
1.
One of the single-family dwellings is replacing an existing single-family dwelling on a one for one basis,
2.
The dwellings are on an existing lot of 8,000 square feet or less, or
3.
Single-family dwellings that are part of a housing development with the majority of units affordable to extremely low, very low, and/or low income households;
C.
Multifamily dwellings, flats, townhouses or apartments;
D.
Duplexes;
E.
Artist's studios; live/work units;
F.
A small family day care home, a substance abuse recovery facility, or a small residential care home as provided in Section 17.32.020 of the Lathrop Zoning Code;
G.
A "large family day care home" as defined and regulated by the State Health and Safety Code for nine to 14 children, inclusive, including children who reside in the home;
H.
Fenced or enclosed swimming pools for either individual, family or communal use or an exclusive non-commercial basis, provided that no swimming pool shall be located within a utility easement or a front yard;
I.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use;
J.
Neighborhood parks;
K.
Open space;
L.
Public or private playgrounds;
M.
The keeping of animals in accordance with Title 6;
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 16-365 § 1; Ord. 20-411 § 1; Ord. 22-431 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.033 Permitted uses: administrative approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of a subdivision in accordance with Section 17.16.010 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
B.
Temporary subdivision sales offices and signs, model homes, and model home display areas in accordance with Section 17.16.010.
D.
Garden structures in accordance with the development standards described in this section.
E.
Tennis courts, including related fencing over seven feet in height located on the same site as a permitted or conditional use.
F.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval or conditional use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.034 Conditional uses; planning commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112:
A.
A state authorized licensed day care center for 13 or more children;
B.
Churches and other religious facilities;
C.
Modest expansion or remodeling of an existing nonconforming use of a structure or land, up to 50% or less of the value of the structure, or reestablishment of a nonconforming use which has been damaged, except nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, nonconforming uses occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than $200, and nonconforming fences, walls and hedges;
D.
Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Section 17.108.080 of the Lathrop Zoning Code, electrical distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks;
E.
Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type, including parochial schools, colleges, nursery schools, private non-profit schools and colleges, churches, parsonages and other religious institutions;
F.
Public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural type, including city libraries, museums, art galleries, and other public buildings, structures and facilities; and community centers;
G.
Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, including a state authorized, certified or licensed family care home, foster home or group home serving seven or more mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons, including rehabilitation homes for the alcohol and/or chemically dependent, or dependent and neglected children, where such homes provide care on a 24 hour basis;
H.
Rest and nursing homes; convalescent and assisted care facilities and boarding or rooming houses;
I.
Reclaimed water storage and water quality ponds not previously identified in previous approvals;
J.
Spray fields not previously identified in previous approvals;
K.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds not previously identified in previous approvals;
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.035 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the High Density Residential (HR-CL) district shall be as established by the Central Lathrop design guidelines review by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.110.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.036 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any HR district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop Design Review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or non-residential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
Housing developments that include a minimum 20% of units affordable to lower income households shall be ministerial and exempt from this section.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-442 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.037 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.041 Purpose and application.
The R/MU-CL zoning district provides for a mix of or a single use of retail, services, restaurants, offices, higher density residential, and/or civic uses. This flexibility allows the ability to create interesting projects and other spaces at the core of the community, and to relate to the surrounding land uses and activities.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.042 Permitted uses.
A.
Any use listed as permitted in Section 17.62.032: permitted uses in the HR-CL district, except duplexes east of Golden Valley Parkway.
B.
Services including, but not limited to:
1.
Arts instruction (music, dance, painting)
2.
Appliance and equipment repair (small)
3.
Automatic teller machine
4.
Barber/beauty shop/nail salon
5.
Copying and printing
6.
Drapery and blind installation
7.
Dry cleaner/laundry (no plant on premises)
8.
Format wear/rental
9.
Laundromat
10.
Locksmith
11.
Photographic studio
12.
Tailor
13.
Travel agency
14.
Watch and clock repair.
C.
Local serving retail including, but not limited to:
1.
Apparel/accessories
2.
Art gallery/supply store
3.
Automotive supply
4.
Bagel/donut shop
5.
Bakery
6.
Beauty supply store
7.
Beer/wine store, sales-tasting
8.
Bicycle shop
9.
Bookstore/newsstand
10.
Cafe
11.
Camera equipment and supply
12.
Candy and confectioners
13.
Computers/electronic equipment
14.
Coffeehouse
15.
Costume/wig shop
16.
Consignment/thrift store
17.
Fabric/craft store
18.
Delicatessen
19.
Drug/pharmacy (prescription and over the counter)
20.
Dry goods
21.
Floor coverings
22.
Florist/plant shop (fertilizer to be stored and sold only in packaged form)
23.
Food/grocery store—Supermarkets, markets, health, specialty, other
24.
Gift shop/novelties
25.
Hardware
26.
Home appliances
27.
Ice cream/yogurt shop
28.
Jewelry store
29.
Music store
30.
Paint, glass and wallpaper store
31.
Party supplies
32.
Pet store and supplies
33.
Phone/Internet service provider
34.
Postal/mail store
35.
Picture framing shop
36.
Restaurant (no drive-through)
37.
Shoe store/shoe repair
38.
Specialty goods, including cooking supplies, house wares, linen, window coverings, china/glassware, etc.
39.
Sporting goods
40.
Stationery/office supplies/card shop
41.
Toy store/hobby shop
42.
Variety store
F.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.043 Permitted uses: administrative approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards required in connection with the development of a subdivision in accordance with Section 17.16.010 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
B.
Temporary subdivision sales offices and signs, model homes, and model home display areas in accordance with Section 17.16.010.
D.
Garden structures in accordance with the development standards described in this chapter.
E.
Tennis courts, including related fencing over seven feet in height located on the same site as a permitted or conditional use.
F.
Banks, savings and loan and other financial institutions.
G.
Electrical transmission and distribution sub-stations, gas regulator stations, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.
H.
Garden supply and plant nurseries.
I.
Liquor, packaged.
J.
Medical, optometry, and dental clinics and offices.
K.
Recreational facility—Indoor.
L.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval or conditional use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.044 Conditional uses-Planning commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
State authorized licensed day care centers.
B.
Churches and other religious facilities.
C.
Modest expansion or remodeling of an existing nonconforming use of a structure or land, up to 50% or less of the value of the structure, or reestablishment of a nonconforming use which has been damaged, except nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, nonconforming uses occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than $200, and nonconforming fences, walls and hedges.
D.
Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Section 17.108.080 of the Lathrop Zoning Code, electrical distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.
E.
Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type, including parochial schools, colleges, nursery schools, private non-profit schools and colleges, churches, parsonages and other religious institutions.
F.
Public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural type including post offices, libraries, museums, art galleries, and other public buildings, structures and facilities; and community centers, senior centers and youth centers.
G.
Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, including a state authorized, certified or licensed family care homes, foster homes or group homes serving seven or more mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons, including rehabilitation homes for the alcohol and/or chemically dependent, or dependent and neglected children, where such homes provide care on a 24 hour basis.
H.
Reclaimed water storage and water quality ponds.
I.
Spray fields.
J.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds.
K.
Bars, cocktail lounges or nightclubs.
L.
Microbreweries.
M.
Street fair or farmer's market.
N.
Theater—Indoor (dinner, movie, live play, etc.).
O.
Video arcade.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-431 § 1)
§ 17.62.045 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the Residential Mixed Use (RMU-CL) district shall be established as part of the Central Lathrop design guidelines review by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.120 of this chapter and by establishing the following design principals:
A.
By utilizing a creative approach to landscaping and screening, parking areas shall not become the predominant feature of the streetscape, especially as it relates to adjacent open spaces and arterial streets.
B.
Landscaping and irrigation standards shall generally follow those required by Chapter 17.92 and may be modified by the required design guidelines review by city staff, prior to issuance of. development or building permits.
C.
Building setbacks shall be varied in accordance with corresponding building heights, uses and proposed shop front and street activity.
E.
All signage shall be consistent with the Central Lathrop Master Signage Plan adopted generally in accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the Lathrop Zoning Code, and included as a component of the Central Lathrop Specific Plan Design Guidelines.
F.
Pedestrian circulation within the city center environment is a priority and a strong emphasis on access to the main street spine shall be maintained.
G.
Buildings will be sited such that they frame the space in which they are sited, while maintaining a strong visual and pedestrian interface with surrounding areas.
H.
Retail and service related uses shall maintain a pedestrian friendly design by utilizing sidewalks for use by pedestrians and for window shopping, cafe table use and the like,
I.
All businesses, services and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, gasoline service stations, outdoor dining areas, florist stands, coffee carts, nurseries, garden shops, signs, Christmas tree sales lots, farmer markets, bus depots and transit stations, public utility stations, vehicle sales and storage and other uses found to be acceptable outdoor uses by the planning commission.
J.
No use shall be permitted, and no process, equipment or materials shall be used which are found by the planning commission to be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity by reasons of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried waste, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire, explosion or toxic chemicals.
K.
Temporary sidewalk sales and use of the public right-of-way for the display and sales of merchandise shall require approval by the public works director. Permanent use for such purposes is strictly prohibited.
L.
The following elements may project into the right-of-way: entry features up to 12 inches, awnings up to five feet, bay windows up to three feet. Awnings, bay windows, and other similar elements must have a minimum of eight feet clearance above the sidewalk.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.046 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any R/MU district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop design review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or non-residential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
Housing developments that include a minimum 20% of units affordable to lower income households shall be ministerial and exempt from this section.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-442 § 1; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.047 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.051 Purpose and application.
The NC-CL zoning district provides for local serving retail, food related, and personal service facilities to satisfy the convenience needs of the surrounding residential and mixed use neighborhoods.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.052 Permitted uses.
Administrative review required, provided below use is a tenant within an existing or proposed building.
Otherwise, the use shall require site plan review.
A.
Services, including. but not, limited to:
1.
Arts instruction (music, dance, painting)
2.
Appliance and equipment repair (small)
3.
Automatic teller machine
4.
Barber/beauty shop/nail salon
5.
Copying and printing
6.
Drapery and blind installation
7.
Dry cleaner/laundry (no plant on premises)
8.
Formal wear/rental
9.
Laundromat
10.
Locksmith
11.
Photographic studio
12.
Shoe repair
13.
Tailor
14.
Travel agency
15.
Watch and clock repair
B.
Local serving retail including, but not limited to:
1.
Apparel/accessories
2.
Art gallery/supply store
3.
Automotive supply
4.
Bagel/donut shop
5.
Bakery
6.
Beauty supply store
7.
Beer/wine store, sales-tasting
8.
Bicycle shop
9.
Bookstore/newsstand
10.
Café
11.
Camera equipment and supply
12.
Candy and confectioners
13.
Computers/electronic equipment
14.
Coffee house
15.
Costume/wig shop
16.
Consignment/thrift store
17.
Fabric/craft store
18.
Delicatessen
19.
Drug/pharmacy (prescription and over the counter)
20.
Dry goods
21.
Fast food drive-through/drive-in facility
22.
Floor/window coverings
23.
Florist/plant shop (fertilizer to be stored and sold only in packaged form)
24.
Food stores—Supermarkets, grocery, health, specialty, other
25.
Gift shop/novelties
26.
Hardware
27.
Home appliances
28.
Ice cream/yogurt
29.
Jewelry store
30.
Music store
31.
Paint, glass and wallpaper store
32.
Party supplies
33.
Pet store and supplies
34.
Phone/Internet service provider
35.
Postal/mail store
36.
Picture framing shop
37.
Restaurant (no drive-through)
38.
Shoe store
39.
Specialty goods including cooking supplies, house wares, linen, window coverings, china/glassware, etc.
40.
Sporting goods
41.
Stationary/office supplies/card shop
42.
Toy store/hobby shop
43.
Variety store
E.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.053 Permitted uses: administrative approval required.
The following uses maybe permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
One-family dwellings over or to the rear of a permitted use; provided, such dwellings shall be subject to the use, site area, coverage and yard requirements of the variable density residential district. Density to be a minimum of eight units per acre.
B.
Banks, savings and loan and other financial institutions.
C.
Assembly uses.
D.
Community centers.
E.
Drive-through establishments, including banks, drug stores, and restaurants.
F.
A state authorized licensed day care center for 13 or more children.
G.
Electrical transmission and distribution sub-stations, gas regulator stations, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks,
H.
Garden supply and plant nurseries.
I.
Libraries.
J.
Liquor, packaged.
K.
Medical, optometry, and dental clinics and offices.
L.
Microbrewery.
M.
Post office.
O.
Recreational facility—Indoor.
P.
Senior center.
Q.
Youth center.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
§ 17.62.054 Conditional uses; planning commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112 of the Lathrop Zoning Code:
A.
Bar, cocktail lounge or nightclub.
B.
Communications equipment.
C.
Expansion or remodeling of an existing nonconforming use of a structure or land, up to 50% or less of the value of the structure, or reestablishment of a nonconforming use which has been damaged, except nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, nonconforming uses occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than $200, and nonconforming fences, walls and hedges.
D.
Expansion, remodeling or additions to a conditional use that are not considered an incidental or accessory use as defined in Section 17.04.080 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
E.
Lodge halls.
F.
Multifamily residential.
G.
Artist's studios.
H.
Live/work units.
I.
Apartments, flats, and townhouses.
J.
Convalescent and assisted care facilities.
L.
Reclaimed water storage and water quality ponds not previously identified in previous approvals.
M.
Social clubs.
N.
Spray fields not previously identified in previous approvals.
O.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds not previously identified in previous approvals.
P.
Street fair or farmer's market.
Q.
Theater—Indoor (dinner, movie, live play, etc.).
R.
Video arcade.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 22-442 § 1)
§ 17.62.055 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC-CL) district shall be established as part of the Central Lathrop design guidelines review by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.120 of this chapter and establishing the following design principals:
A.
By utilizing a creative approach to landscaping and screening, parking areas shall not become the predominant feature of the streetscape, especially as it relates to adjacent open spaces and arterial streets;
B.
Landscaping and irrigation standards shall generally follow those required by Chapter 17.92 and may be modified by the required design guidelines review by city staff, prior to issuance of development or building permits;
C.
Building setbacks shall be varied in accordance with corresponding building heights, uses and proposed shop front and street activity. Higher structures may require larger front yard setback, for example;
E.
All signage shall be consistent with the Central Lathrop master signage plan adopted generally in accordance with Section 17.84.100; and included as a component of the Central Lathrop Specific Plan design guidelines;
F.
All businesses, services and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, gasoline service stations, outdoor dining areas, florist stands, coffee carts, nurseries, garden shops, signs, Christmas tree sales lots, farmer's markets, bus depots and transit stations, public utility stations, used car sales incidental to new car sales, and other uses found to be acceptable outdoor uses by the planning commission;
G.
No use shall be permitted, and no process, equipment or materials shall be used which are found by the planning commission to be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity by reasons of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried waste, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire, explosion or toxic chemicals;
H.
Temporary sidewalk sales and use of the public right-of-way for the display and sales of merchandise shall require approval by the city council. Permanent use for such purposes is strictly prohibited;
I.
The following elements may project into the right-of-way: entry features up to 12 inches, awnings up to five feet, bay windows up to three feet. Awnings, bay windows, and other similar elements must have a minimum of eight feet clearance above the sidewalk.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.056 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any NC district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop design review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or non-residential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.057 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.061 Purposes and application.
The IL-CL district is intended to provide opportunities for certain types of limited industrial uses to provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern industrial development, including off-street parking and truck loading areas; and to provide industrial employment opportunities for residents of the city and region. The IL designation accommodates a wide range of job-generating uses, including business parks; clean light industrial; research and development (R&D); science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); tech/biotech manufacturing; high-tech services that incorporate some combination of assembly, warehousing, and/or sales, hospitals and other health care-related uses, warehouses and distribution centers.
Special provisions apply to properties located between Dos Reis Road and De Lima Road. See Section 17.62.068.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.062 Permitted uses.
A.
Light industrial and related uses, including:
2.
Assembly of small electric appliances, such as lighting fixtures, irons, fans, toasters and electric toys, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and similar home appliances;
3.
Assembly of small electrical equipment, such as home motion picture equipment, stereos, video cameras and radio and television receivers, but not including electrical machinery;
4.
Manufacture of scientific, medical, dental and drafting instruments, orthopedic and medical appliances, cameras and photographic equipment, except film, electronic equipment, musical instruments, precision instruments, optical goods, watches and clocks;
5.
Manufacture of ceramic products, such as pottery, figurines and small glazed tile;
6.
Manufacturing, assembling, compounding, packaging and processing of cosmetics, drugs, pharmaceuticals, (not including refining or rendering of fats or oils) and toiletries;
7.
Manufacture and assembly of electrical supplies, such as coils, condensers, crystal holders, insulation, lamps, switches and wire and cable assembly, provided no noxious or offensive fumes or odors are produced;
8.
Manufacture of cutlery, hardware, hand tools and furniture, dye and pattern making, metal stamping and extrusion of small products, such as costume jewelry, pins and needles, razor blades, bottle caps, buttons and kitchen utensils;
9.
Manufacturing, assembling, compounding, packaging, crating and processing of articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: bone, canvas, cellophane, cellulose, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber and synthetic fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paint (not employing a boiling process), paper, plastics, precious or semi-precious metals or stones, rubber and synthetic rubber, shell, straw, textiles, tobacco and wood;
10.
Manufacturing, assembling, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of such products as bakery goods, candy, dairy products, food products, including fruits and vegetables, but not including fish and meat products, pickles, sauerkraut, vinegar or yeast, or refining or rendering of fats and oils;
11.
Blacksmith shops, boat building, electric motor rebuilding, machine shops and paint shops;
12.
Gasoline service stations, including dispensing of diesel, natural gas, and liquid petroleum gas fuels and complete truck service;
13.
Lumber yards, including planing mills and saw mills; mattress manufacture; storage yards for commercial vehicles or feed; flour, feed and grain mills; grain elevators;
14.
Manufacture and maintenance of electric and neon signs, billboards and commercial advertising structures;
15.
Public utility and public service structures and facilities, such as communications equipment buildings, electric distribution substations, electric transmission substations, gas regulator stations, pumping stations, public utility service yards, corporation yards, railroad rights-of-way and stations, reservoirs and storage tanks;
16.
Public buildings and grounds;
17.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses such as retail, office, etc., located on the same site as a permitted use;
18.
Wineries and wine cellars, small, medium and large;
19.
Business parks and incubator spaces;
20.
Research development industry and business support services;
21.
Warehouse and distribution facilities;
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.063 Permitted uses-Administrative approval required.
A.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108:
1.
Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Section 17.108.080;
2.
Watchpersons' living-quarters incidental to and on the same site with a permitted limited industrial use;
3.
Mobile or modular offices in accordance with the requirements of mobile or modular offices;
5.
Temporary uses pursuant to Section 17.108.090.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.064 Conditional uses.
A.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112:
1.
Hospitals;
2.
Bulk storage and delivery of liquefied petroleum gas;
4.
Expansion, remodeling, or additions to a conditional use that are not considered an incidental or accessory use as defined in Section 17.04.080;
5.
Outdoor vending stalls for the sale or trade of new and used articles at specified times of the day and week as either a temporary or permanent use of land;
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.065 Property development standards.
All uses shall be consistent with Article 12, Nonresidential Development Standards, of this chapter. Where development standards are not specifically identified in this document, reference the city of Lathrop Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.066 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any IL district until a site plan and architectural plans shall have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 17.100 and 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or nonresidential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan Phase 2 area.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.067 City council review.
All development projects proposed north of Dos Reis Road and South of De Lima Road shall obtain a conditional use permit. Property located in this area is subject to discretionary review by the city council with recommendation from the planning commission. Proposed development and uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112, except that the city council serves as the final reviewing authority.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.068 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions in Chapter 17.16, except if a development project is proposed north of Dos Reis Road and South of De Lima Road, the planning commission serves as a recommending body to the city council. The city council reserves the right to provide discretionary review.
The community development director may approve use interpretations and minor deviations related to the zoning herein.
(Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.071 Purpose and application.
The CO-CL zoning district provides a range of large and small scale commercial development opportunities for the location of professional and commercial offices; retail; financial; governmental; professional, business services and entertainment activities; clean light industrial uses; and other uses to serve the local and regional community.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.072 Permitted uses.
A.
Retail sales uses including, but not limited to:
1.
Antique/collector shop
2.
Automobile parts
3.
Boutique/gift store
4.
Book store
5.
Bowling alley
6.
Bridal shop
7.
Children's/teen's store
8.
Clothing store
9.
Convenience-oriented food store
10.
Department store/general merchandise store
11.
Dry goods
12.
Electronics/audio/video/computer/software store
13.
Furniture (new and used)/appliance store
14.
Furniture/appliance store
15.
Home furnishings and housewares/window coverings/tableware/linens
16.
Hardware/home improvement/nursery/building materials
17.
Jewelry store
18.
Leather goods and luggage
19.
Lighting
20.
Medical and orthopedic appliance store
21.
Music/musical instrument/audio recording store
22.
Nursery/garden supply store/landscape materials
23.
Office and business supplies
24.
Party supplies
25.
Scientific instrument store
26.
Hat store
27.
Specialty shop
28.
Stamps, coins and collectables
29.
Tobacconist
30.
Toy store
B.
Service retail uses, including, but not limited to:
1.
Fur repair and storage
2.
Automobile repair
3.
Automobile upholstery and top shops
4.
Banks/credit unions/savings and loans/financial institutions
5.
Facial/massage
6.
Cafeterias
7.
Catering
8.
Cleaning, pressing and dyeing establishments (using noninflammable and nonexplosive cleaning fluid)
9.
Day care centers
10.
Emergency medical/dental clinics, and prescribing pharmacies within
11.
Electronics repair
12.
Employment agency
13.
Equipment rental
14.
Rug cleaning and dyeing
16.
Interior decorating
17.
Laboratories
18.
Laundromats
19.
Linen supply service
20.
Motorcycle sales and service
21.
Musical instrument repair and incidental sales
22.
Lube shops
23.
Printing (large press), lithography and engraving
24.
Real estate/title office
25.
Secretarial services
26.
Appliance repair shops
27.
Tire sales, retreading and recapping
28.
Tool or cutlery sharpening or grinding
29.
Used car sales
30.
Vehicle and trailer rental and service, including incidental sales
31.
Veterinarian services and offices, including small animal hospitals or clinics, short-term boarding of animals and incidental care such as bathing and trimming; provided that all operations are conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure which complies with specifications of soundproof construction as prescribed by the building official.
D.
Office uses, including, but not limited to:
1.
Administrative headquarters
2.
Administrative offices—City, county, state, and federal
3.
Business, consulting and commercial services
4.
Business, professional and administrative offices
5.
Business park or regional office centers
6.
Business, trade and professional schools and colleges
7.
Medical and dental offices, laboratories and clinics, and prescription pharmacies in conjunction therewith or with a hospital
8.
Messenger offices
9.
Offices incidental to another permitted use
10.
Radio and television broadcasting
11.
Stock brokerage
E.
Other uses, including, but not limited to:
1.
Accessory uses and structure located on the same site as a permitted use
2.
Any use permitted in Neighborhood Commercial-CL.
3.
Automobile sales and service (new)
4.
Bakeries, wholesale
5.
Boat and recreational vehicle sales and service with ancillary storage facility
6.
Car washes
7.
Farm equipment sales and service
8.
Boarding and rooming houses
9.
Ceramic and pottery works
10.
Bus depots and transit stations, provided that buses or other transit vehicles shall not be stored on the site and no repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted on the site
11.
Exterminators
12.
Feed and seed
13.
Laboratory—Research, experimental, and testing
14.
Lumber yard (when accessory to retail establishment)
15.
Machinery/equipment sales and rental
16.
Mini-storage and garages
18.
Public and private nonprofit charitable institutions
19.
Research and development
20.
Storage building incidental to a permitted use
21.
Sign painting shop
22.
Transit center/stations
23.
Theater (dinner, movie, live, etc.)
24.
Wholesale sales
25.
Wholesale establishments
F.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 21-418 § 13; Ord. 23-445 § 1; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
§ 17.62.073 Permitted uses: administrative approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.108:
A.
Retail sales uses, including, but not limited to:
1.
Any use permitted with site plan review in Neighborhood Commercial-CL
2.
Automobile and tractor parts and equipment
3.
Assembly uses
4.
Community/civic center
5.
Convention center
6.
Electrical transmission and distribution substation, gas regulator station, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.
7.
Factory outlet/mall
8.
Gas/service station (excluding dispensing of semi-truck fuel and truck service)/convenience store
9.
Hospital/Medical center
10.
Park and ride facilities
11.
Public utility service yards
B.
Eating, drinking and entertainment establishments, including, but not limited to:
D.
Other, including, but not limited to:
1.
Art and craft schools and colleges
2.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval or conditional use
3.
Licensed family day care center for nine to 14 children as an accessory use in a dwelling
4.
Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, sanitariums, nursing homes, rehabilitation homes and rest homes, including state-authorized homes as prescribed under Section 17.32.040(B)
5.
Public uses of a cultural type, including libraries, museums, and art galleries
6.
Public transportation facilities
7.
Communication equipment building
8.
Recycled water storage and water quality ponds not previously identified in previous approvals
9.
Spray fields not previously identified in previous approvals
10.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds not previously identified in previous approvals
11.
Temporary Christmas tree lot
12.
Temporary pumpkin patch
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 21-418 § 13)
§ 17.62.074 Conditional uses: commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112:
A.
Ambulance stations.
B.
Any use permitted in High Density Residential-CL.
C.
Any use permitted in Public/Semi-Public-CL.
D.
Any use permitted with site plan review in High Density Residential-CL.
E.
Any use conditionally permitted in Neighborhood Commercial-CL.
F.
Any use conditionally permitted in High Density Residential-CL.
G.
Communications equipment.
H.
Dwellings over a permitted use in accordance with density requirements of the High Density Residential-CL.
I.
Expansion, remodeling, or additions to a conditional use that are not considered an incidental or accessory use as defined by Section 17.04.080 of this code.
J.
Farmer's markets, including indoor and outdoor facilities.
L.
Gas and electrical transmission lines.
M.
Gunsmiths.
O.
Lumber yards (not including planing mills or sawmills).
P.
Packing and crating.
Q.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses, as defined in Section 17.04.080, located on the same site as a use permitted by administrative approval or conditional use.
R.
Modest expansion or remodeling of an existing nonconforming use of a structure or land, up to 50% or less of the value of the structure, or reestablishment of a nonconforming use which has been damaged, except nonconforming signs and outdoor advertising structures, nonconforming uses occupying a structure with an assessed valuation of less than $200, and nonconforming fences, walls and hedges.
S.
Pawnshops.
T.
Truck sales, including sales and installation of parts and accessories and repairs incidental to vehicle dealerships.
U.
Unenclosed commercial recreation facilities including amusement or theme parks, drive-in theaters, golf driving ranges, pony ride rings, race tracks, riding stables, skating rinks, sports arenas and sports stadiums.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 18-384 § 1; Ord. 21-418 § 13)
§ 17.62.075 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the Commercial Office (CO-CL) district shall be established as part of the Central Lathrop design guidelines review by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.120 and establishing the following design principles:
A.
By utilizing a creative approach to landscaping and screening, parking areas shall not become the predominant feature of the streetscape, especially as it relates to adjacent open spaces and arterial streets.
B.
Landscaping and irrigation standards shall generally follow those required by Chapter 17.92 and may be modified by the required design guidelines review by city staff, prior to issuance of development or building permits.
C.
Building setbacks shall be varied in accordance with corresponding building heights, uses and proposed shop front and street activity. Higher structures may require larger front yard setback, for example.
E.
All signage shall be consistent with the Central Lathrop master signage plan adopted generally in accordance with Section 17.84.100, and included as a component of the Central Lathrop Specific Plan design guidelines.
F.
All businesses, services and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, gasoline service stations, outdoor dining areas, florist stands, coffee carts, nurseries, garden shops, signs, Christmas tree sales lots, farmer's markets, bus depots and transit stations, public utility stations, used car sales incidental to new cat sales, and other uses found to be acceptable outdoor uses by the planning commission.
G.
No use shall be permitted, and no process, equipment or materials shall be used, which are found by the planning commission to be objectionable to persons living or working in the vicinity by reasons of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried waste, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire, explosion or toxic chemicals.
H.
Temporary sidewalk sales and use of the public right-of-way for the display and sales of merchandise shall require approval by the public works director. Permanent use for such purposes is strictly prohibited.
I.
The following elements may project into the right-of-way: entry features up to 12 inches, awnings up to five feet, bay windows up to three feet. Awnings, bay windows, and other similar elements must have a minimum of eight feet clearance above the sidewalk.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.076 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any CO district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop design review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or nonresidential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan Area.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.077 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.081 Purposes and application.
The P-CL district is intended to provide for neighborhood, community and regional parks, greenways, and other outdoor recreation facilities to allow for a wide array of local and community recreational activities and entertainment opportunities on designated park lands located within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. Specific uses intended for this zoning district include: public recreation sites including ball fields, tot lots and play apparatus, adult softball and soccer playing fields, swimming pools, community center buildings, meeting facilities, libraries, art centers, after school care facilities, art in public places, facilities for night-time recreation, trails benches, interpretive markers, picnic areas, barbeque facilities, landscaping, irrigation, city wells, trees and natural habitat areas. Parks also may be designed to accommodate multi-level storm drainage detention basins that will allow recreation use of areas not needed for detention during a given storm.
(Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
§ 17.62.082 Reviewing authority.
All proposed structures, events, and uses shall be subject to the review and approval by the city of Lathrop parks and recreation commission.
[Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023]
§ 17.62.091 Purposes and application.
The P/SP-CL zoning district provides uses and regulations related to schools, churches, public safety facilities, places of assembly, parks, and other public and semi-public buildings and uses.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.092 Permitted uses.
A.
Public, semi-public, and institutional uses, including, but not limited to:
(1)
City Hall
(2)
Civic center
(3)
Community center
(4)
Cultural center
(5)
Drainage, water quality, reclaimed water, and other similar facilities, including swales, basins, and ponds
(6)
Fire station
(7)
Levee and other related facility equipment
(8)
Library
(9)
Museum/exhibit space
(10)
Other governmental and quasi-governmental offices as determined by the community development director or the city manager's designee
(11)
Parks
(12)
Parking lots/structures
(13)
Plazas and other related gathering areas
(14)
Police station
(15)
Post office
(16)
Public elementary school
(17)
Public K-8 school
(18)
Public high school
(19)
Private or public infrastructure
(20)
Recreational park—Active
(21)
Recreational park—Passive
(22)
Religious facility
(23)
Theater/exhibition hall
(24)
Trails and maintenance roads
(25)
Resource management lands
(26)
Senior center
(27)
Youth center
B.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use.
C.
Other uses added to this list by the planning commission according to the procedures in Section 17.16.020 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.
D.
Any use permitted within Neighborhood Commercial (as the underlying land use for the development alternative).
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 10-298 § 1)
§ 17.62.093 Conditional uses; planning commission approval required.
The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112:
A.
Private school.
B.
Day care center.
C.
Spray fields not previously identified in previous approvals.
D.
Any use conditionally permitted within Neighborhood Commercial (as the underlying land use for the development alternative).
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.094 Property development standards.
Specific development standards for the Public/Semi-Public (P/SP-CL) district shall be established as part of the Central Lathrop design guidelines review by incorporating the design standards identified in Section 17.62.120 of this chapter and establishing the following design principles:
A.
By utilizing a creative approach to landscaping and screening, parking areas shall not become the predominant feature of the streetscape, especially as it relates to adjacent open spaces and arterial streets.
B.
Landscaping and irrigation standards shall generally follow those required by Chapter 17.92 and may be modified by the required design guidelines review by city staff, prior to issuance of development or building permits.
C.
Building setbacks shall be varied in accordance with corresponding building heights, uses and proposed shop front and street activity. Higher structures may require larger front yard setback, for example.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
§ 17.62.095 Site plan and architectural design review required.
No use shall be established on any lot or site in any P/SP district until a site plan and architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the city pursuant to the Central Lathrop Design Review process, and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the city. The Central Lathrop design review process shall take the place of the site plan review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.100 of the Lathrop Municipal Code and the architectural design review for which provision is made in Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. Design review is required for all proposed structures, whether residential or nonresidential, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan area.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 25-462, 2/10/2025)
§ 17.62.096 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.101 Purposes and application
The OS-CL zoning district is intended to provide for permanent open space in areas that exhibit significant vegetation, wildlife, wetlands, bodies of water or water courses, mineral resources, scenic qualities or recreational potential, water quality and storm water detention basins, and that are designated as open space by the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. This district is further intended to be applied to lands within the city that are subject to an agricultural land conservation contract under the provisions of the Williamson Act.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.102 Permitted uses.
A.
Recreational—Active.
B.
Recreational—Passive.
C.
Trails and maintenance roads.
D.
Levees and other related facility equipment.
E.
Private or public infrastructure.
F.
Resource management lands.
G.
River and other water courses.
H.
Drainage, water quality, and other similar facilities, including swales and basins.
I.
Reclaimed water storage ponds.
J.
Spray fields.
K.
Storm drain detention and retention ponds.
L.
Incidental and accessory structures and uses on the same site as a permitted use.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.103 General provisions and exceptions.
All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 of the Lathrop Municipal Code.
The community development director may approve use interpretations and minor deviations related to the zoning herein.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
§ 17.62.110(A) Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Residential Site Development Standards for Conventional Plotted Units.
Standard13 | Single Family Detached (SFD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
SFD Large Lot (5000 sq. ft. or larger) | SFD Medium Lot (4000-5000 sq. ft.) | SFD Small Lot (up to 4000 sq. ft.) | |
Front Yard Setback 4, 5, 12 | |||
Living Area | 15 | 12 | 10 |
Porch/Side-on Garage 3 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Side Yard Setback 4, 5 | |||
Interior Side | 5 | 5 | 0/5 10 |
Street Side | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Rear-Yard Setback 4, 5, 7 | |||
Living Area | 15 min./20 avg. | 12 min./15 avg. | 5 min./10 avg. |
Garage Setback 4, 11, 12 | |||
Street-Primary | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Street-Secondary | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ |
Lot Size | |||
Minimum Width | 45 | 40 | 32 |
Minimum Depth | 85 | 75 | 60 |
Lot Coverage (%) 2 | 50% /60% | 50% /60% | 65% /na |
MUPYS (sq. ft.) 1 | 400 | 300 | 180 |
Building Height (ft.) | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Minimum Frontage 8 | |||
Lots 45′ wide or greater | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Lots less than 45′ wide | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Parking | |||
On-Street Parking | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit |
Covered Parking 9 | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit |
Notes to Table 17.62.110(A) | |
|---|---|
All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted | |
na=not applicable | |
avg=average per lot | |
1 | MUPYS = Minimum Usable Private Yard Space. Ten (10′) foot minimum dimension required. |
2 | Lot coverage percentage = multi-story/single story. |
3 | Side-on garage only on lots greater than 55′. A minimum 30′ between the garage door and the side property line is required to accommodate back-up space. |
4 | Setbacks measured from property line. |
5 | Items such as, but not limited to, air conditioning condensers, porches, chimneys, bay windows, media centers, etc. may encroach 2′ into the required setback provided a minimum of 36″ flat and level area is maintained for access around the house. |
6 | Curbside parking may be counted toward required number of guest spaces. Tandem garages may be used to accommodate required parking stalls if not used towards fulfilling the minimum 2 required parking stalls. The CLDRB may consider and approve the use of tandem garages to meet parking standards if requested by a builder or developer, and approved by the community development director or the city manager's designee. |
7 | At cul-de-sac bulbs and knuckles where lot depths are less than the standard depth, minimum rear yard setback requirements may be reduced by an amount equal to the standard depth minus the actual depth of the lot (i.e., 100′ - 90′ = 10′). In no case will the rear yard setback be reduced to less than 10′. |
8 | Minimum frontage allows lots to be placed more efficiently around curves such as cul-de-sac bulbs and knuckles. |
9 | Two spaces for 2+ bedroom units, 1 space for 1 bedroom or less units. |
10 | Zero lot line products are permitted if building separation is 10′ minimum. |
11 | Primary elevations contain more than 2 feature windows per floor. All other elevations are considered secondary walls (no more than 2 individual unit entries may occur on a secondary elevation). |
12 | If 2nd story living is stacked on top of garage, minimum setback to drive aisle may be a minimum of 3′ so long as there is 30′ clear across the drive aisle to any obstruction. |
13 | The development standard (large, medium, or small) applicable to a neighborhood is based on the nominal lot size as determined during the architectural design review process per Section 17.62.142 of this code. |
(Ord. 10-298 § 1; Ord. 21-418 § 13; Ord. 24-455, 2/12/2024)
§ 17.62.110(B) Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Residential Site Development Standards for Unconventional Plotted Units.
Standard | Single Family Detached—Rear Loaded | Single Family Detached—Cluster | ||||||
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Rear Loaded SFD Large Lot (5000 sq. ft. or greater) | Rear Loaded SFD Medium Lot (4000-5000 sq. ft.) | Rear Loaded SFD Small Lot (up to 4000 sq. ft.) | SFD Large Lot (5000 sq. ft. or greater) | SFD Medium Lot (4000-5000 sq. ft.) | SFD Small Lot (up to 4000 sq. ft.) | Rear Loaded Duplex/Triplex | Rear Loaded Townhomes | |
Building Setback | ||||||||
From Street to Porch | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
From Street to Living | 15 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
From Street to Garage | na | na | na | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | na | na |
From Drive Aisle to Living14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
From Drive Aisle to Garage | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ | 3-5 or 20+ |
From Drive Aisle to Side-On Garage3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
From Interior PL to Living or Garage | 0/5 12 | 0/3 11 | 0/3 11 | 0/5 12 | 0/3 11 | 0/3 11 | 0/3 11 | 0/3 11 |
From Perimeter PL to Living or Garage | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Building Separation | ||||||||
Primary/Primary | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 30 |
Primary/Secondary | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 20 |
Secondary/Secondary | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
Lot Size | ||||||||
Minimum Width | 45 | 40 | 32 | na | na | na | na | na |
Minimum Depth | 85 | 75 | 60 | na | na | na | na | na |
Lot Coverage (%) 2 | 50% / 60% | 50% / 60% | 65% / na | 50% / 60% | 50% / 60% | 65% / na | 65% / na | 65% / na |
MUPYS (sq. ft.) 1 | 400 | 300 | 180 | 400 | 300 | 180 | 150 | 120 |
Building Height (ft.) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Minimum Frontage | ||||||||
Lots 45′ wide or greater | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 20 |
Lots less than 45′ wide | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 20 |
Parking | ||||||||
On-Street Parking | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 1 Space per Unit | 0.5 Space per Unit |
Covered Parking 9 | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 2 Spaces per Unit | 1-2 Spaces per Unit |
Notes to Table 17.62.110(B) | |
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All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted | |
na = not applicable | |
PL = Property Line | |
1 | MUPYS = Minimum Usable Private Yard Space. Ten (10′) foot minimum dimension required. |
2 | Lot coverage percentage = multi-story/single story. |
3 | Side-on garage only on lots greater than 55′. A minimum 30′ between the garage door and the side property line is required to accommodate back-up space. |
4 | Setbacks measured from property line. |
5 | Items such as, but not limited to, air conditioning condensers, porches, chimneys, bay windows, media centers, etc. may encroach 2′ into the required setback provided a minimum of 36″ flat and level area is maintained for access around the house. |
6 | Curbside parking may be counted toward required number of guest spaces. Tandem garages may be used to accommodate required parking stalls if not used towards fulfilling the minimum two required parking stalls. The CLDRB may consider and approve the use of tandem garages to meet parking standards if requested by a builder or developer, and approved by the community development director or the city manager's designee. |
7 | At cul-de-sac bulbs and knuckles where lot depths are less than the standard depth, minimum rear yard setback requirements may be reduced by an amount equal to the standard depth minus the actual depth of the lot (i.e. 100′ - 90′ = 10′). In no case will the rear yard setback be reduced to less than 10′. |
8 | Minimum frontage allows lots to be placed more efficiently around curves such as cul-de-sac bulbs and knuckles. |
9 | For any dwellings with five or more bedrooms, three covered parking spaces are required. |
10 | 2 spaces for 2+ bedroom units, 1 space for 1 bedroom or less units. |
11 | Zero lot line products are permitted if building separation is 6′ minimum. |
12 | Zero lot line products are permitted if building separation is 10′ minimum. |
13 | Primary elevations contain more than two feature windows per floor. All other elevations are considered secondary walls (no more than two individual unit entries may occur on a secondary elevation). |
14 | If 2nd story living is stacked on top of garage, minimum setback to drive aisle may be a minimum of 3′ so long as there is 30′ clear across the drive aisle to any obstruction. |
(Ord. 10-298 § 1)
§ 17.62.110(C) Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Residential Site Development Standards for High Density Residential Units.
Standard | High Density Attached |
|---|---|
Building Setbacks | |
From Street to Porch | 8 |
From Street to Living | 10 |
From Street to Garage | 3-5 or 20+ |
From Drive Aisle to Living 3, 8 | 5 |
From Drive Aisle to Garage 3 | 3-5 or 20+ |
From Perimeter Property Line | 10 |
Building Separation 5, 7 | |
Primary / Primary | 30 |
Primary / Secondary | 20 |
Secondary / Secondary | 10 |
Open Space | |
MUPYS 1 | 80 sq. ft. per unit |
Building Height | |
Building Height (feet) | 50 |
Maximum Site Coverage | |
Maximum Site Coverage | 65% |
Parking | |
Guest (On-Street) Parking | 0.2 Spaces per Unit |
Covered Parking | 1-2 Spaces per Unit |
Notes to Table 17.62.110(C) | |
|---|---|
All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted | |
1 | MUPYS = Minimum Usable Private Yard Space. Ten (10′) foot minimum dimension required. |
2 | 2 spaces for 2+ bedroom units, 1 space for 1 bedroom or less units. |
3 | A minimum 30′ between the garage door and the side property line is required to accommodate back-up space. If 2nd story living is stacked on top of garage, minimum setback to drive aisle may be a minimum of 3′ so long as there is 30′ clear across the drive aisle to any obstruction. |
4 | Setbacks measured from property line. |
5 | Items such as, but not limited to, air conditioning condensers, porches, chimneys, bay windows, media centers, etc. may encroach 2′ into the required setback provided a minimum of 36″ flat and level area is maintained for access around the house. |
6 | Curbside parking may be counted toward required number of guest spaces. Tandem garages may be used to accommodate required parking stalls if not used towards fulfilling the minimum two required parking stalls. The CLDRB may consider and approve the use of tandem garages to meet parking standards if requested by a builder or developer, and approved by the community development director or the city manager's designee. |
7 | Primary elevations contain more than two feature windows per floor. All other elevations are considered secondary walls (no more than two individual unit entries may occur on a secondary elevation). |
8 | If 2nd story living is stacked on top of garage, minimum setback to drive aisle may be a minimum of 3′ so long as there is 30′ clear across the drive aisle to any obstruction. |
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(Ord. 10-298 § 1)
§ 17.62.120 Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Development Standards.
Table 17.62.120A Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Nonresidential Site Development Standards | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Office Commercial (CO-CL) | Neighborhood Commercial (NC-CL) | Park (P-CL) | Residential Mixed-Use (R/MU-CL) | Public/Semi-Public/Neighborhood Commercial (P/SP/NC-CL) | |
Lathrop Center District | n/a1 | 0 | n/a1 | 0 | 0 |
Golden Valley Parkway | 10 | 10 | n/a | n/a1 | n/a1 |
Other Streets | 10 | n/a1 | 10 | n/a | 10 |
Other Setbacks | |||||
Front, Rear and Side Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Height Requirements | |||||
Maximum Building Height3 | 75 | 45 | 45 | 65 | 45 |
Special Tower Elements | n/a | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Minimum Building Height | n/a | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Building Separation | |||||
Standard | Per CBC5 | Per CBC5 | Per CBC5 | Per CBC5 | Per CBC5 |
Pedestrian Access Width | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Lot Size and Coverage | |||||
Minimum Parcel Area | None | None | None | None | None |
Minimum Width | None | None | None | None | None |
Minimum Depth | None | None | None | None | None |
Maximum FAR | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 4.0 | 0.60 |
Maximum Coverage | 70% | 60% | 70% | 90% | 70% |
Off-Street Parking | |||||
Remainder of CLSP | 1 stall per 400 net usable sq. ft. for office; other uses per Chapter 17.76 of the Lathrop Municipal Code | ||||
Notes to Table 17.62.120A: | |
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1 | n/a = not applicable. |
2 | Building or parking area fronting any public street - measured from property line or right-of-way. |
3 | Exceptions to maximum height may be granted through design review for towers, steeples, cupolas, dormers, flagpoles and other architectural elements. |
4 | Minimum width between structures when pedestrian access way provided. |
5 | California Building Code. |
6 | Reductions of parking standards may be granted for shared parking subject to approval of a parking study concurrent with design review. |
Table 17.62.120B Central Lathrop Specific Plan: Industrial Development Standards | |
|---|---|
IL-CL | |
Minimum Parcel Size (sf) | 5,000 |
Minimum Lot | |
Width | 50' |
Depth | 100' |
Street Frontage | 50'1 |
Minimum Setbacks | |
Front Yard | 15' |
Side Yard | 0'2 |
Rear Yard | 0'2 |
Distance Between Structures | Per CBC |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 70% |
Maximum Building Height | 76'3 |
Landscape Requirements4 | |
Landscape Coverage (Minimum)5 | 10% |
Parking Requirements | Per Lathrop Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.76 |
Signage | Per Master Signage Program, and/or Chapter 17.84 |
Notes to Table 17.62.120B: | |
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Minimum standards may need to be revised based on parcel configuration and proposed land use; community development director to approve minor deviations. | |
1 | Those sites with public street frontage on a curve or cul-de-sac may have frontages of not less than 40 feet, provided that the width of the site as measured along the front yard setback line is at least 50 feet. |
2 | Except where abutting an existing adjacent residential use, the minimum setback shall be 15 feet. |
3 | The building height shall be no greater than 76 feet, unless a taller building height is determined to be warranted by the approving authority. |
4 | For landscape standards reference Chapter 17.92 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. |
5 | Measured as a percentage of net lot acreage. |
(Ord. 08-276 § 1; Ord. 22-431 § 1; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023; Ord. 23-452, 12/11/2023)
§ 17.62.131 Purpose.
The Development Standard (DS) district is an overlay district that allows modification of the specified. development standards in general zone districts within the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. This district is designed to allow variations to development standards to accommodate the variety of product types anticipated, and to encourage innovative design solutions.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.132 Application.
A.
The Development Standard (DS) district may be combined with any zone district in the Central Lathrop Specific Plan to establish, or modify, any or all of the following development standards:
1.
Minimum lot size.
2.
Minimum lot width.
3.
Minimum lot depth.
4.
Maximum lot coverage.
5.
Minimum yard setbacks.
6.
Minimum garage setbacks.
7.
Minimum frontage.
8.
MUPYS allowable square footage.
9.
Maximum building height.
10.
Principal building types.
11.
Minimum landscaping setbacks.
12.
Minimum parking ratios.
B.
The Central Lathrop design review board may approve the establishment of, or modification to, the above development standards. Such action shall occur concurrent with approval of the corresponding development proposal as provided for in the Central Lathrop Specific Plan. If a standard is not specifically addressed, it shall be governed by the requirements contained in the underlying zone district.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.133 Performance criteria.
The Central Lathrop design review board, in acting upon requests to establish or modify development standards, shall consider the following criteria. The criteria are intended to encourage variety and flexibility in product types and design, while at the same time assuring that neighborhood uses and development are compatible.
B.
All modifications to development standards shall ensure:
1.
Size, scale and intensity of development that does not conflict with the character of adjacent uses.
2.
Adequate space; light, and air along with visual and acoustical privacy.
3.
Balance between buildings and useable open space areas, including private yards, common areas and public spaces.
4.
Internal and external vehicular and pedestrian linkages that are functional and minimize barriers.
5.
Streetscapes that are varied, create visual interest and are pedestrian friendly.
6.
Accessibility for public safety and services.
7.
Adequate off street parking.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.134 Designation on zoning map.
A Development Standard district shall be designated on the Zoning Map following the underlying zoning district by the symbol "/DS" proceeding the required "-CL" reference (example: VR/DS-CL).
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.141 Purposes and application.
A.
The purpose of the Central Lathrop design review board is to produce a harmonious, pleasing and desirable appearance of sites, structures and signs through the review of the site design and building design in the Central Lathrop Specific Plan planning area including, but not limited to, materials, textures, colors and such other elements of construction which affect the exterior appearance of structures; to encourage originality in site design, building design, and construction in a manner which will enhance the physical appearance and attractiveness of the community; to preserve the investments in properties which exhibit tasteful consideration of the external physical appearance of the site and structures thereon; to encourage and enhance the desirability of private investment within the surrounding area; and to insure compliance with the Central Lathrop Specific Plan and the design guidelines associated therewith.
B.
Site and architectural design review provisions of this chapter shall apply to any permitted or conditional use listed within the VR-CL (Variable Density); HR-CL (High Density Residential); R/MU-CL (Residential/Mixed-Use Zoning); NC-CL (Neighborhood Commercial Zoning); CO-CL (Commercial Office Zoning); P/SP-CL: Public/Semi-Public Zoning); and OS-CL (Open Space Zoning) of this Chapter 17.62 of the Lathrop Municipal Code. There shall be no exceptions to such application, except as may be granted for historic structures designated by the city of by previously approved specific plans.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3; Ord. 23-449, 11/13/2023)
§ 17.62.142 Design review board.
A.
The CLDRB shall consist of a total of three members, appointed as follows: two members appointed by the city and one member appointed by Richland Planned Communities, Inc., or its successor-in-interest.
B.
C.
Architectural design standards shall consist of the following:
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.143 Drawings to be submitted.
A.
The following drawings shall be submitted to the CLDRB with an application for any site plan review, conditional use permit, planned unit development, tentative subdivision map, tentative parcel map, or administrative approval permit, (hereinafter an "application").
1.
Architectural drawings, drawn to scale, showing all elevations of the proposed structures, by point of compass, as they will appear upon completion of construction. All exterior surfacing materials and colors shall be specified;
2.
Scale drawings of all signs by point of compass that are subject to architectural design review; showing size, location, material, colors and any proposed illumination.
B.
The CLDRB may require additional information of the applicant if necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)
§ 17.62.144 Referral and action.
A.
The city community development department shall check all drawings submitted for site and architectural design review for compliance with applicable provisions of this code and shall submit the drawings to the CLDRB.
B.
The CLDRB shall act to approve, deny or require modifications of the drawings submitted for committee review within 30 days of the determination by the CLDRB that the application meets the requirements of the chapter for completeness.
C.
The authority of the CLDRB with respect to site and building design shall extend to reviewing the plans and making recommendations to the permitting authority in the form of conditions for all other discretionary entitlements. The appeal on any such conditions shall be to the permitting authority and shall be heard in connection with the approval, disapproval or other action on the application.
D.
The application fee for a permitted or conditionally permitted use as set by resolution of the city council is sufficient to cover the cost of handling the application and includes the design review committee.
(Ord. 04-245 § 3)