The commercial and industrial districts listed below shall have the following purposes:

   A.   The CO commercial office district is intended to provide areas for the development of professional offices and limited commercial uses. Other permitted uses will include commercial offices, medical offices and hospitals.

   B.   The CTC commercial town center district is intended to serve as a concentrated commercial core for the city. Retail outlets typical of community shopping centers or districts along with general retail uses and professional offices will be among the uses permitted in this district.

   C.   The CG commercial general district is intended to provide for a wide variety of service and retail uses, many of which are highway-oriented. The portion of this district along Pacific Coast Highway should be treated with special zoning and development standards due to unique characteristics including, but not limited to small lot sizes, substantial existing nonconforming development, nonconforming and illegal sign proliferation, and lack of off-street parking.

   D.   The CR commercial residential district is intended to provide for limited small scale commercial and office uses along, or in conjunction with, medium density residential uses. Such mixed uses on a single parcel shall be compatible and where possible, mutually supportive.

   E.   The CI commercial industrial district is intended to provide for a wide variety of commercial uses and limited compatible light industrial uses. Commercial or industrial uses which might create offensive levels of noise, air pollution, glare, radioactivity or other nuisances shall be prohibited from this district.

   F.   The LI light industrial district is designed to accommodate a variety of light industrial uses which are nonpolluting and which can coexist with surrounding land uses. In addition, limited complimentary commercial uses shall be permitted.

   G.   The GI general industrial district is intended to provide for the development of a variety of general industrial and service uses which do not generate obnoxious or offensive impacts which might affect persons residing or conducting business in the city.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   The uses stated below shall be classified and authorized in each district as shown on the table. Unlisted uses shall be prohibited.

 

P - Permitted use

C - Conditional use permit required

A - Accessory use

T - Temporary use permit required, subject to requirements in Section 20.66.210

X - Prohibited

(Ord. 2020-12-1516 § 2; Ord. 2018-01-1500 § 2; Ord. 2017-11-1497 § 4; Ord. 2016-07-1490 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 2016-06-1487, §§ 1, 2; Ord. 2016- 01-1484 § 2; Ord. 2014-01-1467 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 2013-07-1457 § 2; Ord. 2012-02-1443 § 2; Ord. 2011-10-1440 § 2; Ord. 2011-04-1424 § 2; Ord. 2011-03-1422 § 1; Ord. 2008-11-1391 § 1; 2008-3-1379 § 2; Ord. 2006-05-1359 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 2004-07-1334 § 2: Ord. 2000-02-1268 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 98-12-1243 § 3 (part); Ord. 98-08- 1238 § 1; Ord. 97-07-1219; Ord. 97-02-1216 § 2; Ord. 96-09-1211 § 1; Ord. 95-10-1198 § 1; Ord. 94-10-1187 § 1; Ord. 94-06-1183 § 1; Ord. 94-06-1182 § 1; Ord. 93-06-1158 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 92-12-1142 § 1: Ord. 91-01-1085 § 2; Ord. 90-07-1072 § 2; Ord. 90-04-1063 § 1; Ord. 88-11-1020 § 1; Ord. 87- 11-998 § 1; Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   In each commercial and industrial district, each lot shall have the minimum area and dimensions shown below:

   Lots which front on curved streets or culs-de-sac measure their minimum lot width at the required front setback line.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   In each commercial district, the height of each building and the number of stories shall not exceed the maximum limits stated below:

   Within each of the above districts, with the exception of the CR district, building heights may be permitted in excess of the maximum listed, subject to approval of a conditional use permit. In granting a conditional use permit for additional building height, the planning commission shall determine that all of the following conditions have been met:

   A.   Required building and/or parking setbacks along street frontages have been increased by at least fifty percent and have been fully landscaped and irrigated;

   B.   Parking has been provided within a subterranean facility or a multilevel parking structure;

   C.   On-site public use amenities have been provided, such as public restaurant(s), outdoor courtyards or plaza areas which will serve to attract employees as well as passers-by;

   Exceptions: Rooftop appurtenances such as air conditioning equipment, sky lights, elevator shafts, etc., shall not be considered as contributing to building height, but must be completely screened from public view.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   A.   Definition. Required yards shall be those portions of the lot between the property line and the setback line required.

   B.   Required Size. All required yards shall extend the full depth and width of the lot and shall be open from ground to sky, except for projections permitted by Section 20.20.120 of this chapter, and shall be fully landscaped and irrigated, except for required driveways.

   C.   Side and rear yards may be used for required off-street parking provided that there is a solid masonry wall not less than five nor more than six feet in height erected on the property line abutting the area used for off-street parking.

   D.   Adjacent to Residential District. Any project within a commercial or industrial district with the exception of the CR district, when adjacent to a residentially zoned district shall provide a landscaped buffer of sufficient width, and landscaping of sufficient density so as to protect the residential district from adverse impacts associated with, but not limited to noise, glare, visual qualities and other potential nuisances. The standards of Section 20.20.060(C) shall apply.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   A.   Maximum Allowed Hardscape. Hardscape in front and street side setbacks is limited to driveways and walkways only (hardscape includes paved materials, both permeable and non-permeable). The remaining area shall be landscaped and maintained.

   B.   Turf in New Development. Turf in new development is subject to Chapter 13.10.

   C.   Turf Replacement.

   1.   Turf is not a required or preferred landscape material. Drought tolerant landscape materials that retain water on site are strongly encouraged when replacing existing turf.

   2.   Turf replacement in landscape areas of two thousand five hundred square feet or greater is subject to Chapter 13.10. (Ord. 2015-11-1481 § 7)

   A.   Distance from Property Line. In each commercial and industrial district, the required setback lines shall be the number of feet stated below measured from established future right-of-way line.

 

*   See Exceptions listed in Section 20.20.060 (D).

   B.   Through Lots. The required rear yard setback on a through lot shall be equal to the required front setback.

   C.   Lots Adjacent to Residential Districts. Whenever a lot in any of the above districts, except for the CR district, is adjacent to a residential zone along a common property line or an alley, one or a combination of the following shall be required at the discretion of the director of planning:

   1.   A ten-foot landscaped and irrigated buffer shall be provided along the boundary between the commercial and residential districts;

   2.   A solid masonry wall not less than three or more than six feet in height shall be required at the required setback line. Bermed landscaping may be permitted to contribute to the wall height. The required setback shall be fully landscaped and irrigated;

   3.   A solid masonry wall not more than six feet in height shall be provided at the property line. A building wall greater than six feet may be used to satisfy this requirement.

   D.   Exceptions.

   1.   A five-foot minimum front setback shall be required on parcels having front lot lines adjacent to Olive or Lime Avenues between 33rd Street and the northerly city boundary. Within this portion of the LI district the distance between on-site parking space(s) and the front property line shall be equal to or greater than the distance between the front property line and the nearest portion of front wall of the main building.

   2.   Lots within the portion of the CG district bounded by Pacific Coast Highway, Cherry Avenue, 19th Street and Obispo Avenue shall be required to provide a five-foot landscaped setback measured from the future right-of-way line along all streets.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 89-03-1028 § 1: Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   The following standards shall apply to all fences, walls and hedges located in any commercial or industrial district.

   A.   Except for retaining walls, the height of a fence, wall or hedge shall be measured from the lowest finished grade on either side of any fence, wall or hedge.

   B.   Fences, walls and/or hedges shall be measured as a single unit if built or planted within three feet of each other.

   C.   Corner Cutoff Area. There shall be a corner cutoff area at the intersection of any two streets, a street and alley, or any two alleys. The corner cutoff area shall be measured from a point not less than thirty feet from the intersection of the two property lines. Nothing in excess of three feet in height, with the exception of buildings, may be located within the corner cutoff. This includes fences, walls, monument signs, hedges and other landscaping. Where due to an irregularly shaped lot, or a lot on a curved street, when a typical corner cutoff area cannot be provided, an area shall be established which will adequately protect intersection visibility. Such area shall be approved by the director of planning.

   D.   Permitted Fences, Walls and Hedges. Fences, walls and hedges not greater than six feet in height shall be permitted on or within all rear and side property lines and on or to the rear of all front setback lines. No fence, wall or hedge over four feet (commercial) or three feet (industrial) in height shall be permitted in any required front yard or in the required street side of a corner lot.

   E.   Exceptions. The director of planning may permit fences, hedges and walls in excess of six feet where it is determined that the additional height is necessary due to unusual site conditions such as sloped lots, grade differences between lots, existing adjacent development or specialized security needs. However, in no event shall a fence, wall or hedge be permitted in excess of ten feet.

   F.   Retaining Wall--Protecting Cut Below Natural Grade. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below natural grade and is located within three feet of a property line separating lots, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge, but the height shall be measured from the highest actual finished grade on either side.

   G.   Retaining Wall--Containing Fill. When a retaining wall contains a fill, the height of the retaining wall built to retain the fill shall be considered as contributing to the permissible height of a fence, solid wall or hedge, providing that in any event a protective fence or wall not more than forty-two inches in height, as measured from the grade retained, may be erected at the top of such retaining wall and any portion of such fence, wall or hedge above the otherwise permitted height shall comply with Section 20.04.291.

   H.   Nothing in this section shall be deemed to set aside or reduce the requirements for fencing by local, state or federal law or regulation.

(Ord. 93-03- 1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 84-08-929 § 2: prior code § 19.52.200(10) (Ord. 557 § 306(N) (10), 1964); Ord. 2008-03-1379 § 5)

   A.   Nonresidential development comprising twenty-five thousand square feet or more of building area shall provide the following subject to approval of the director of planning:

   1.   A bulletin board, display case or kiosk displaying transportation information located where the number of employees are likely to see it. Information in the area shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

   a.   Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;

   b.   Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency and local transit operators;

   c.   Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;

   d.   Bicycle route and facility information, including regional/local bicycle maps and bicycle safety information;

   e.   A listing of facilities available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the site.

   2.   Sidewalks or other designated pathways following direct and safe routes from the external pedestrian circulation system to each building in the development, and from on-site parking areas to each building in the development.

   B.   Nonresidential development comprising fifty thousand square feet or more of building area shall comply with the requirements for same as set forth in Section 20.70.035, Required Transportation-Related Facilities, and with those indicated in Subsection A of this section, requirements for buildings of twenty-five thousand square feet or more.

   C.   Nonresidential projects comprising one hundred thousand square feet or more of building area shall comply with the requirements in Subsection A of this section and shall provide all of the following subject to approval of the director of planning:

   1.   If determined necessary by the public works director to mitigate project impacts, bus stop improvements for developments to be located adjacent to major highways, secondary highways, and established bus routes; the city will consult with local bus service providers in determining appropriate improvements;

   2.   Safe and convenient access from the external circulation system to bicycle parking facilities on-site.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part))

   Refer to Chapter 20.70, Off-Street Parking.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 92-08-1128 § 1; Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   There shall be adequate vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street, service road or alley. The design, number and location of such access route(s) shall be approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 6 (part): Ord. 87-06-991 § 4 (part))

   Every hospital, institution, hotel, office, commercial or industrial building erected or established after May 7, 1964, shall provide and maintain loading spaces subject to the following conditions: