Alto Center. The Alto Center area accommodates commercial and office land uses while providing mixed-use and residential opportunities at densities of 17 DU/acre to 29 DU/acre. The area is mainly zoned General Commercial (C-G) and hosts large-lot commercial areas with adjacent pockets of higher density residential in accordance with the adopted Land Use Map. Upper-floor stepbacks are not required in this zone.

Redwood Highway. The Redwood Highway area accommodates General Commercial (C-G) uses while also providing higher density residential in accordance with the adopted Land Use Map. The area features large-lot developments in close proximity to Highway 101 which host a variety of commercial and office functions. The development standards for Redwood Highway allow for slightly higher FAR and lot coverage than the Alto Center character area while also not requiring stepbacks for three-story structures. A variety of housing types are permitted both by-right and conditionally in this area.

Miller Avenue "Gateway." The Miller Avenue Gateway area includes both General Commercial (C-G) and Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) parcels at the transition from neighborhood commercial portions of Miller Avenue "Main Street" down to the Miller Avenue "Marsh" residential district. This area will continue its current development pattern and accommodate housing types with a density range in accordance with the adopted Land Use Map.

Art galleries and interior decorating and photography studios;

Automotive part stores;

Barber and beauty shops;

Bookstores;

Card and stationery shops;

Catalogue sales with warehouse facilities not exceeding an additional 1,500 square feet;

Chamber of Commerce offices and community service organizations;

Cleaners without processing facilities on-site;

Clothing and shoe stores;

Computer, video, radio, TV and other electronic equipment—rental, sales and service stores;

Copying, fax, postal box and packaging facilities;

Dressmaking, millinery, sewing, shoe repair and tailor shops;

Drug and variety stores;

Emergency shelters, which, notwithstanding the restriction set forth above, may occupy more than 1,500 square feet of floor area (exclusive of storage and non-public areas), if necessary to offer the services contemplated by this chapter;

Low Barrier Navigation Center, as permitted and regulated under Government Code Sections 65660-65668.

Florists;

Furniture and home furnishing stores;

Hardware, paint and art supply stores;

Hobby, toy and bike shops;

Jewelry, watch and clock sales and repair;

Linen, yarn, yardage, drapery and window covering stores;

Luggage stores;

Music shops;

Optical sales;

Pet and pet supply stores (not including kennels);

Photographic supply and processing shops;

Plumbing and appliance supplies and service;

Political campaign offices;

Professional and administrative offices located on other than the street level;

Public utility offices;

Real estate offices;

Sporting goods stores;

Travel agencies;

One or two commercial amusement devices. Commercial amusement device means any game, including, but not limited to, video or electronic games, available for temporary hire on the premises as a form of entertainment;

Home occupations (subject to Section 20.60.250);

Mixed-use, with all floor area on the ground floor that directly abuts Camino Alto, East Blithedale, Miller Avenue, Throckmorton or Redwood Highway Frontage Road shall consist of nonresidential uses permitted by this chapter, or entryways (for businesses and/or residences). Ground floor space that abuts a rear yard may be used for commercial space, shared space (such as restrooms, mail rooms, courtyards or storage) or residential use;

Multi-family residential, in the following situations only:

Any other use which, in the opinion of the Planning Director, is of the same general character as those listed above.

Automotive repair facilities;

Bakeries;

Banks and automatic bank machines not in conjunction with a bank;

Bars;

Car wash facilities;

Coffee shops and cafés;

Collection facilities for recyclable materials or donations to non-profit organizations;

Cookie and candy stores;

Dance or exercise studios;

Delicatessens;

Food stores;

Gasoline stations;

Ice cream and yogurt shops;

Liquor stores;

Meeting facilities;

Professional and administrative office uses located at street level;

Restaurants (sit down and take-out);

All other commercial, administrative, professional and light industrial uses not otherwise prohibited, including those uses specified in Section 20.40.020 which occupy more than 1,500 square feet of floor area (exclusive of storage and non-public areas) and those which are conducted at least partially outside unless an outdoor dining area or outdoor merchandise display permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.65;

Buildings occupied by two or more independent retail specialty shops where each shop does not have separate and direct customer access to the street;

Division of an existing retail space with at least 4,000 square feet of floor area (exclusive of storage and non-public areas) into two or more smaller retail spaces. In addition to the finding specified in Chapter 20.64 of this title, the Commission must also find that the loss of the particular large commercial space will not adversely affect the opportunity to retain a mix of commercial uses within the community;

(Reserved)

(Reserved)

Live-work units, with work space on the ground floor;

The conversion of an automobile service station to a self-serve only station or the addition of a minimarket or car wash; and

All businesses seeking to provide three or more commercial amusement devices. In addition to the guidelines set forth in Chapter 20.64 of this title, relative to conditional use permits, the Planning Commission shall review each application for a use permit according to the following criteria:

The addition of "off-sale," "beer and wine" or "general" liquor sales to any existing or otherwise permitted use.

Wireless telecommunications facilities as further outlined in Chapter 20.73.

Manufacturing and heavy industrial uses;

Incineration or reduction of garbage, dead animals or refuse;

Storage or baling of scraps, paper, rags or junk;

Cargo containers and trailer coach (as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 635) for office use, storage use, or for any other purpose;

Any other enterprise or use which, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, may constitute a nuisance or which may be noxious or offensive by reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas or noise; and

Any uses not enumerated in Section 20.40.020 and for which no conditional use permit could be issued under Section 20.40.030.

Commercial development shall comply with the following development standards:

Development standards for mixed-use developments and multi-family residential authorized by Chapter 20.30 shall comply with Chapter 20.48.

Shelter Capacity. An emergency shelter for homeless persons shall contain no more than 20 beds and shall serve no more than 20 persons nightly.

Parking. On-site parking for shelter users shall include one space for each employee on the maximum staffed shift. Employees include persons directly employed by the shelter, as well as on-site staff, independent contractors, and volunteers.

Lighting. External lighting shall be sufficient to provide illumination and clear visibility to all outdoor areas, with minimal shadows. The lighting shall be stationary and designed, arranged and installed so as to confine direct rays onto the premises and to direct light away from adjacent structures and public rights-of-way. External lighting shall be of an intensity compatible with the neighborhood.

On-Site Waiting and Intake Areas. An interior waiting and intake area shall be provided. This area must contain a minimum of 200 square feet, but should be designed to accommodate the maximum number of person(s) served (as identified in subsection A), when feasible. An exterior waiting area or queuing area shall be provided which contains a minimum of 10 square feet per bed provided at the facility. Said exterior area shall not be located within or block the public right-of-way. The management plan outlined in subsection (G)(4) shall establish hours in which persons are permitted to line up in the waiting area for admission to the shelter, and will require monitoring of the waiting area by the shelter provider to avoid any public nuisance.

Security. Security personnel shall be provided during operational hours whenever clients are on the site. A security plan shall be submitted to the City prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

Concentration of Uses. No more than one emergency shelter shall be permitted within a radius of 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

Emergency Shelter Operations. The agency or organization operating the emergency shelter shall comply with the following requirements: