The purpose of the neighborhood commercial zone is to provide for convenience goods and services within a cluster of stores. Convenience goods are goods which are bought frequently, at least weekly, and for which people do not engage in comparison shopping. The range of uses is limited to those uses which can be supported by a limited trade area. Uses in this district are intended to meet neighborhood needs as opposed to community-wide needs. This zone is intended to implement the policies and locational criteria set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

A.    A use permitted outright, CDC 18.030, is a use which requires no approval under the provisions of this code, except that some uses require design review pursuant to CDC 18.090(B). If a use is not listed as a use permitted outright, it may be held to be a similar unlisted use under the provisions of Chapter 80 CDC.

B.    A use permitted under prescribed conditions, CDC 18.050, is a use for which approval will be granted provided all conditions are satisfied, and:

1.    The Planning Director shall make the decision in the manner provided by CDC 99.060(A)(2), Administrative Procedures, except that no notice shall be required; and

2.    The decision may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission as provided by CDC 99.240(A).

C.    The approval of a conditional use (CDC 18.060) is discretionary with the Planning Commission. The approval process and criteria for approval are set forth in Chapter 60 CDC, Conditional Uses. If a use is not listed as a conditional use, it may be held to be a similar unlisted use under the provisions of Chapter 80 CDC.

D.    The following code provisions may be applicable in certain situations:

1.    Chapter 65 CDC, Non-conforming Uses Involving a Structure.

2.    Chapter 66 CDC, Non-conforming Structures.

3.    Chapter 67 CDC, Non-conforming Uses of Land.

4.    Chapter 68 CDC, Non-conforming Lots, Lots of Record.

5.    Chapter 75 CDC, Variance. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following are uses permitted outright in this zone:

1.    Convenience grocery store.

2.    Cultural exhibits and library services.

3.    Family day care.

4.    Utilities, minor.

5.    Transportation facilities (Type I).

6.    Residential units above a permitted use. (Ord. 1226, 1988; Ord. 1401, 1997; Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1613 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1736 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

Accessory uses are allowed in this zone as provided by Chapter 34 CDC. (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following uses are allowed in this zone under prescribed conditions:

1.    Signs, subject to the provisions of Chapter 52 CDC.

2.    Temporary use, subject to the provisions of Chapter 35 CDC.

3.    Wireless communication facilities, subject to the provisions of Chapter 57 CDC. (Ord. 1408, 1998; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

The following are conditional uses which may be allowed in this zone subject to the provisions of Chapter 60 CDC, Conditional Uses.

1.    Certified child care center.

2.    Consumer repair services.

3.    Convenience sales and personal services.

4.    Food and beverage retail sales.

5.    Financial, insurance and real estate services.

6.    Nursery.

7.    Medical and dental services.

8.    Personal service facilities.

9.    Professional and administrative services.

10.    Utilities, major.

11.    Extended-hour businesses. CUPs shall be required when:

a.    New extended-hour business is proposed by construction of a new building.

b.    Expansion of the size of existing buildings for use by an extended-hour business is proposed.

12.    Postal services.

13.    Public safety facilities.

14.    Public support facilities.

15.    Transportation facilities (Type II). See CDC 60.090 for additional approval criteria. (Ord. 1180, 1986; Ord. 1401, 1997; Ord. 1402, 1997; Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1675 § 25, 2018; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

Except as may be otherwise provided by the provisions of this code, the following are the requirements for uses within this zone:

1.    The minimum front lot line length or the minimum lot width at the front lot line shall be 35 feet.

2.    The average minimum lot width shall be 35 feet.

3.    Repealed by Ord. 1622.

4.    The minimum yard dimensions or minimum building setback area from the lot line shall be:

a.    For a front yard, 25 feet.

b.    For an interior side yard, seven and one-half feet.

c.    For a side yard abutting a street, 15 feet.

d.    For a rear yard, 25 feet. However, where the use abuts a residential district, the setback distance of the residential zone shall apply.

5.    The maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent; however, the above requirements in this section may be modified for developments under the planned unit development provisions of Chapter 24 CDC.

6.    The maximum building height shall be two and one-half stories, or 35 feet. (Ord. 1622 § 24, 2014; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

Except as may otherwise be established by this code, the appropriate lot size for a conditional use shall be determined by the approval authority at the time of consideration of the application based upon the criteria set forth in CDC 60.070(A) and (B). (Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)

A.    The following standards apply to all development including permitted uses:

1.    Chapter 34 CDC, Accessory Structures, Accessory Dwelling Units, and Accessory Uses.

2.    Chapter 35 CDC, Temporary Structures and Uses.

3.    Chapter 38 CDC, Additional Yard Area Required; Exceptions to Yard Requirements; Storage in Yards; Projections into Yards.

4.    Chapter 41 CDC, Building Height, Structures on Steep Lots, Exceptions.

5.    Chapter 42 CDC, Clear Vision Areas.

6.    Chapter 44 CDC, Fences.

7.    Chapter 46 CDC, Off-Street Parking, Loading and Reservoir Areas.

8.    Chapter 48 CDC, Access, Egress and Circulation.

9.    Chapter 52 CDC, Signs.

10.    Chapter 54 CDC, Landscaping.

B.    The provisions of Chapter 55 CDC, Design Review, apply to all uses except existing detached single-family dwellings. (Ord. 1590 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1675 § 26, 2018; Ord. 1745 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023)