The purpose of the H-C district is to provide a district for vehicular-oriented uses with sufficient architectural and landscaping controls to protect the amenities of the area.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

The following are conditional uses in the H-C district:

A.

Banks and other financial institutions;

B.

Bowling alleys, skating rinks and similar recreational facilities;

C.

Building materials, supplies;

D.

Car wash;

E.

Caretaker's residence in conjunction with an allowed use;

F.

Clubs, lodges, community centers;

G.

Cocktail lounges, in conjunction with a restaurant;

H.

Farm machinery sales and service;

I.

Gasoline service stations/minimarkets;

J.

General offices;

K.

Grocery stores;

L.

Minimarket;

M.

Ministorage;

N.

New and used motor vehicle sales and service;

O.

Plant nurseries;

P.

Recreational vehicle and boat sales and service;

Q.

Restaurants, including drive-ins;

R.

Small-animal veterinary hospitals;

S.

Reserved.

T.

Tire sales and service;

U.

Truck sales and service;

V.

Truck terminals;

W.

Visitor accommodation facilities;

X.

Any similar use which the commission find to be consistent with the intent of this chapter and the general plan.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

The following are property development standards in the H-C district:

A.

Lot Area. No requirement.

B.

Lot Dimensions.

1.

Width: No requirements.

2.

Depth: No requirements.

C.

Population Density. No requirements; however, Chapter 17.40 applies for existing residences.

D.

Building Height. The maximum building or structural height of all buildings is forty feet except that a height of up to fifty feet for buildings located outside of the downtown specific plan area boundaries is allowed subject to approval of a conditional use permit. Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision, any portion of a building located within twenty feet of any lot in a residential (R-) district shall be limited to a maximum height of forty feet.

E.

Yards.

1.

Front Yard. Each lot in the H-C district shall have a front yard, extending the full width of the subject property, of not less than ten feet, except that a landscaped yard of less than ten feet width may be approved by the planning commission where the total landscaped yard area is the same as that which would result from application of the minimum yard requirement. The yard shall be landscaped and maintained. Parking shall not be permitted in a front yard area.

2.

Side Yard. None required, unless an H-C district is contiguous to an R district; then, ten feet.

3.

Rear Yard. None required, unless an H-C district is contiguous to an R district; then, ten feet; provided further, that when a building abuts an alley and access to the building is from the alley, then the building shall not be located closer than thirty feet from the opposite side of the alley.

F.

Space Between Buildings. No requirements.

G.

Lot Coverage. The maximum coverage of the lot by all structures shall not exceed sixty percent.

H.

Fences, Walls, Hedges. A buffer shall be provided along the district boundary between the H-C district and any residential district. The amount, type and location shall be determined by the director at the time of site plan review. See also Section 17.36.010.

I.

Off-Street Parking. Section 17.36.020 applies.

J.

Access.

1.

There shall be adequate vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street. The access shall be approved by the city engineer.

2.

The city engineer shall specify the location and number of means of ingress and egress to property by conditions established at the time of review of the required site plan.

K.

Signs. Section 17.36.030 applies.

L.

Loading.

1.

The applicant for any use in this district shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that adequate loading space is provided to serve the use. The location of the loading area shall not create an impediment to or off-site parking or circulation nor create a hazard to public safety.

(Ord. 643 § 1, 2007; Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)

Before any structure is erected within this district, a site plan shall have been submitted to and approved by the director, pursuant to Chapter 17.44.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (Exbt. A) (part), 1986)