The purpose of the Corridor Mixed Use Commercial (CMU) district is to establish a mixed use residential/commercial district of high-density residential, commercial and office uses by intensifying the land use and providing opportunities for new mixed use (residential and commercial/office) developments.
Residential uses with a minimum density of 17 units per acre and a maximum density of 45 units per acre with activated ground floor uses, including, but not limited to, residential amenity space, leasing office, lobby, and business center.
Residential mixed use developments with a minimum density of 17 units per acre and a maximum density of 45 units per acre with ground floor commercial uses located along the primary frontage.
General merchandise/retail stores, excluding adult business stores, clearance center/dollar stores, pawn shops, second hand/thrift stores, and retail tobacco stores;
Personal services, such as laundry, dry cleaning, beauty parlor, barbershop, nail salon, body art, shoe repair, travel agency, tailor, photography studio, and similar uses; and
Any other use determined by the Director to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
Any other use determined by the Director to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.030 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the CMU Zoning District upon the granting of a use permit:
Educational and instructional uses (business, beauty, computer, dance, martial arts) with an occupant load of 50 or more through the Uniform Building Code;
Exterior sidewalk ATMs (automated teller machines), when there is adequate security and lighting and adequate queuing area that does not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow (drive-thru ATMs are not permitted);
Veterinary offices and small animal hospitals including short-term overnight boarding of animals for medical purposes and incidental care such as bathing and trimming, provided that all operations are conducted within a completely enclosed building;
All other uses determined by the Zoning Administrator to be essentially the same or very similar to the above conditionally permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
Retail tobacco store, only where located more than 1,000 feet from another such use and a "sensitive use." Distance shall be measured from the closest exterior wall of the structure or portion of the structure in which the use is located to the property line of the "sensitive use";
All operations, except for the sale of gasoline and the washing of automobiles, are conducted in a building enclosed on at least three sides, pump islands located no closer than 20 feet to any property line, and alcoholic beverages not sold on site, with the exception of beer and wine,
Any other use determined by the Planning Commission to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
All business, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and loading areas, approved sidewalk cafés, and approved outdoor displays.
Additions and modifications to commercial or residential projects, which are subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.76, Site Development Review, shall be designed to integrate with the existing project in terms of siting and architectural design. Above-ground utility installations, when permitted through specific site development review, shall be screened from public view. Roof top equipment, with the exception of solar energy equipment, shall be screened by architecturally-designed panels which are in proportion and scale with the roof line of the building.
Trash and refuse collection facilities and disposal facilities shall be enclosed within the building or screened by a solid wall and not be visible from public streets.
All development shall comply with the provisions listed in Chapter 7.04 regarding management of waste and recyclable materials.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.050 Walls, fences, and hedges.
Walls, fences, or hedges over three feet in height are subject to review and approval through the administrative site development (ASD) review or site development (SD) review process. No walls, fences, or hedges shall exceed six feet unless for the purposes of screening trash and loading facilities, or as required for sound attenuation.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.060 Minimum site area.
A minimum site area of not less than 20,000 square feet shall be required.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.070 Site area per dwelling unit.
A minimum of 17 units per acre and a maximum of 45 units per acre is permitted. The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 968 square feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.080 Floor area ratio (FAR).
The minimum FAR shall be 0.5 and the maximum shall be 1.5 for mixed use developments. The minimum FAR shall be 0.3 and the maximum shall be 1.0 for standalone nonresidential uses.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.090 Frontage, width and depth of site.
Every lot shall have a minimum width of at least 200 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.100 Lot coverage.
The amount of the site area covered by structures shall not be restricted.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.110 Front yard.
On Mission Boulevard, the front yard setback shall be five feet from the property line and a minimum of 15 feet from the face of curb to ensure a comfortable pedestrian environment.
One foot shall be added at ground level to each interior side yard for each three feet of height by which the structure exceeds 12 feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.130 Rear yards.
A minimum rear yard setback of 10 feet shall be required.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.140 Height of structures.
The maximum height of buildings shall be 55 feet, excluding non-habitable architectural features, mechanical penthouses and elevator towers; provided, that they do not exceed 25% of the roof area of the building.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.150 Design criteria.
All development shall comply with Section 18.24.050.
Prior History: Former 18.35.170 Residential open space adopted by Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022; amended by Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; repealed by Ord. 917-23.
§ 18.35.180 Signs, marquees, awnings.
All signs, marquees, and awnings shall be subject to the applicable limitations and requirements set forth in Chapter 18.30. A Sign Plan shall be required with each development. Any encroachments into the public right-of-way shall require approval of an encroachment permit by the Public Works Department.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.190 Off-street parking.
Parking shall be required subject to the following:
Residential Use. Provide automobile and bicycle parking at residential district standards for the RM 1500 zoning district per Section 18.32.160, except that 100% affordable rental developments may provide off-street parking pursuant to the standards contained in Section 18.32.160(B)(5).
Commercial Uses. Provide automobile and bicycle parking at commercial district standards per Section 18.36.150 (off-street parking in commercial districts). For commercial uses on the ground floor as part of a mixed use development, shared parking shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.200 Off-street loading.
Loading berths shall be provided and designed in compliance with the requirements of Section 18.36.140.
The purpose of the Corridor Mixed Use Commercial (CMU) district is to establish a mixed use residential/commercial district of high-density residential, commercial and office uses by intensifying the land use and providing opportunities for new mixed use (residential and commercial/office) developments.
Residential uses with a minimum density of 17 units per acre and a maximum density of 45 units per acre with activated ground floor uses, including, but not limited to, residential amenity space, leasing office, lobby, and business center.
Residential mixed use developments with a minimum density of 17 units per acre and a maximum density of 45 units per acre with ground floor commercial uses located along the primary frontage.
General merchandise/retail stores, excluding adult business stores, clearance center/dollar stores, pawn shops, second hand/thrift stores, and retail tobacco stores;
Personal services, such as laundry, dry cleaning, beauty parlor, barbershop, nail salon, body art, shoe repair, travel agency, tailor, photography studio, and similar uses; and
Any other use determined by the Director to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
Any other use determined by the Director to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.030 Conditional uses.
The following conditional uses shall be permitted in the CMU Zoning District upon the granting of a use permit:
Educational and instructional uses (business, beauty, computer, dance, martial arts) with an occupant load of 50 or more through the Uniform Building Code;
Exterior sidewalk ATMs (automated teller machines), when there is adequate security and lighting and adequate queuing area that does not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow (drive-thru ATMs are not permitted);
Veterinary offices and small animal hospitals including short-term overnight boarding of animals for medical purposes and incidental care such as bathing and trimming, provided that all operations are conducted within a completely enclosed building;
All other uses determined by the Zoning Administrator to be essentially the same or very similar to the above conditionally permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
Retail tobacco store, only where located more than 1,000 feet from another such use and a "sensitive use." Distance shall be measured from the closest exterior wall of the structure or portion of the structure in which the use is located to the property line of the "sensitive use";
All operations, except for the sale of gasoline and the washing of automobiles, are conducted in a building enclosed on at least three sides, pump islands located no closer than 20 feet to any property line, and alcoholic beverages not sold on site, with the exception of beer and wine,
Any other use determined by the Planning Commission to be essentially the same or very similar to the above permitted uses. In making this determination, the findings required under Section 18.52.060 shall be addressed.
All business, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and loading areas, approved sidewalk cafés, and approved outdoor displays.
Additions and modifications to commercial or residential projects, which are subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.76, Site Development Review, shall be designed to integrate with the existing project in terms of siting and architectural design. Above-ground utility installations, when permitted through specific site development review, shall be screened from public view. Roof top equipment, with the exception of solar energy equipment, shall be screened by architecturally-designed panels which are in proportion and scale with the roof line of the building.
Trash and refuse collection facilities and disposal facilities shall be enclosed within the building or screened by a solid wall and not be visible from public streets.
All development shall comply with the provisions listed in Chapter 7.04 regarding management of waste and recyclable materials.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.050 Walls, fences, and hedges.
Walls, fences, or hedges over three feet in height are subject to review and approval through the administrative site development (ASD) review or site development (SD) review process. No walls, fences, or hedges shall exceed six feet unless for the purposes of screening trash and loading facilities, or as required for sound attenuation.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.060 Minimum site area.
A minimum site area of not less than 20,000 square feet shall be required.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.070 Site area per dwelling unit.
A minimum of 17 units per acre and a maximum of 45 units per acre is permitted. The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 968 square feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.080 Floor area ratio (FAR).
The minimum FAR shall be 0.5 and the maximum shall be 1.5 for mixed use developments. The minimum FAR shall be 0.3 and the maximum shall be 1.0 for standalone nonresidential uses.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.090 Frontage, width and depth of site.
Every lot shall have a minimum width of at least 200 feet and a minimum depth of 100 feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.100 Lot coverage.
The amount of the site area covered by structures shall not be restricted.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.110 Front yard.
On Mission Boulevard, the front yard setback shall be five feet from the property line and a minimum of 15 feet from the face of curb to ensure a comfortable pedestrian environment.
One foot shall be added at ground level to each interior side yard for each three feet of height by which the structure exceeds 12 feet.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.130 Rear yards.
A minimum rear yard setback of 10 feet shall be required.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.140 Height of structures.
The maximum height of buildings shall be 55 feet, excluding non-habitable architectural features, mechanical penthouses and elevator towers; provided, that they do not exceed 25% of the roof area of the building.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.150 Design criteria.
All development shall comply with Section 18.24.050.
Prior History: Former 18.35.170 Residential open space adopted by Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022; amended by Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; repealed by Ord. 917-23.
§ 18.35.180 Signs, marquees, awnings.
All signs, marquees, and awnings shall be subject to the applicable limitations and requirements set forth in Chapter 18.30. A Sign Plan shall be required with each development. Any encroachments into the public right-of-way shall require approval of an encroachment permit by the Public Works Department.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.190 Off-street parking.
Parking shall be required subject to the following:
Residential Use. Provide automobile and bicycle parking at residential district standards for the RM 1500 zoning district per Section 18.32.160, except that 100% affordable rental developments may provide off-street parking pursuant to the standards contained in Section 18.32.160(B)(5).
Commercial Uses. Provide automobile and bicycle parking at commercial district standards per Section 18.36.150 (off-street parking in commercial districts). For commercial uses on the ground floor as part of a mixed use development, shared parking shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. 875-20 § 4, 2020; Ord. 906-22 § 4, 2022)
§ 18.35.200 Off-street loading.
Loading berths shall be provided and designed in compliance with the requirements of Section 18.36.140.