Pleasanton City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
46 MU MIXED USE DISTRICTS
§ 18.46.010 Purpose.
A.
In addition to the objectives prescribed in Section 18.04.010 of this title, the mixed use districts are included in this title to:
1.
Provide opportunities for a diversity of compatible and complementary commercial and residential uses within close proximity to one another, including uses that may be located on the same site, in the same building, or on adjacent sites.
2.
Encourage convenient access for downtown residents to services, entertainment, shopping and dining, within a short walking or bicycling distance.
B.
In addition to the purposes set forth above:
1.
The mixed use-downtown district is intended to foster a dynamic mixed use destination at the southern end of the downtown, that complements and extends the vitality of the existing central-commercial district. This district supports a balanced mix of uses including commercial, hotel, entertainment, office, food halls, live/work and residential uses, and public-serving uses including public parking facilities to serve the needs of the broader downtown area; and
2.
The mixed use-transitional district is intended to accommodate a range of lower-intensity commercial uses than allowed in the mixed use-downtown and downtown commercial districts, including retail, office, personal services, food services and, that are compatible with residential uses located both within and adjacent to the district.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.020 Required conditions.
A.
All uses shall comply with the regulations prescribed in Chapter 18.84 of this title, except as otherwise specified in this chapter;
B.
All uses shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for outdoor dining, and outdoor displays for retail shops that are located immediately in front of the shop and do not impede pedestrian traffic;
C.
No use shall be permitted, and no process, equipment or material shall be employed which is found by the zoning administrator or planning commission, as applicable, to be objectionable to persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property located in the vicinity by reason of odor, insect nuisance, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or truck traffic, or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion;
D.
Development in the MU-D district shall be subject to planned unit development review and approval by city council.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.030 Permitted and conditional uses.
Permitted and conditional uses in the MU-D and MU-T districts as provided in Table 18.44.080.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.040 Prohibited uses.
Any use not specifically permitted or conditionally permitted in Table 18.44.080, unless a determination is made under Chapter 18.128 of this title.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.050 Underground utilities.
Electric and communication service wires to a new structure shall be placed underground from the nearest utility pole. If the city engineer finds, upon application by the property owner, that compliance is not feasible, he or she shall permit different service arrangements. The property owner shall comply with the requirements of this section without expense to the city and shall make the necessary arrangements with the public utility involved.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.060 Off-street parking.
A.
Off-street parking facilities shall be provided for each use in the MU districts as prescribed in Chapter 18.74 and 18.88.020D of this title.
B.
In the mixed use districts, the planning commission or city council may allow shared parking:
1.
Parking facilities may be used jointly with parking facilities for other uses when operations are not normally conducted during the same hours, or when hours of peak use vary. Requests for use of shared parking are subject to the following conditions:
a.
A parking study shall be presented demonstrating that substantial conflict will not exist in the principal hours or periods of peak demand for the uses which the joint use is proposed.
b.
A restrictive covenant, easement, or other document acceptable to the city attorney shall be drawn and recorded by the applicant to the satisfaction of the city and executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability of the number of stalls designated for joint use.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.070 Off-street loading.
Off-street loading facilities shall generally be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 18.92 of this title, except that the zoning administrator or planning commission may establish regulations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the purposes of Chapter 18.74 of this title where it is determined infeasible to provide off-street loading facilities in strict conformance with Chapter 18.92.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)
§ 18.46.080 Signs.
§ 18.46.090 Design review.
All exterior modifications (e.g., signs, landscape, additions, and other exterior building modifications) in the MU districts shall be subject to design review as prescribed in Chapters 18.20 and 18.74 of this title except for accessory dwelling units as provided in Chapter 18.106.
(Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2213 § 2, 2021)