Attachment 2 - CMC Redlines — Camarillo City Council, February 25, 2026 (part 2 of 3)

19.25.060 Building height.

All buildings are limited to a height of two stories, not to exceed thirty-five feet, exclusive of arc hitectural features. Additional building heights or number of stories may be permitted subject to the approval of a planned development permit.

19.25.0 870 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

The planning commission , in their review, shall must determine the yard building setback requirements based on the height and bulk of the building , and adjoining land uses , and the intent of the zone, but in no case and whether adequate open space and landscaping can be provided. Building setback requirements may not be below the following minimum standards unless otherwise approved by a planned development permit set forth as follows :

A. Front Yard. Buildings may be constructed up to t he front property line or future right-of-way, whichever is greater. Parking areas shall must be set back a minimum of ten feet. Landscaping, walls, or screening located near driveways or street intersec tions must maintain required sight distance triangles, and features within these areas may not exceed 30 inches in height.

B. Side Yard. No interior side yards building setbacks shall be are required. The sSide yard setbacks adjacent to the a public road shall must meet the front yard setback requirements.

C. Rear Yard. Rear yard setbacks shall must be no less than ten feet with consideration given t o providing adequate access for service vehicles. If the building height is in excess of twenty-five feet, the set back shall must be increased by ten feet for each additional ten feet of building height or portion thereof up to a maximum required rear yard setback of area not to exceed fifty feet. Driveways, loading access, and service vehicle routes must not obstruct requir ed sight distance triangles.

D. General Yard Uses. Outside dining, open storage, and display of materials and equipment shall be permitted for the parking and display of automobile s, recreation vehicles, nursery, plant items or landscaping when such storage has been approved and shown on the plot plan; whereas all other operations and display shall be conducted in a comp letely enclosed building.

ED. Architectural Features. Nonstructural architectur al features may project into the public right-of-wa y, up to three feet with a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet, six inches of vertical clearance to eliminate elements which interfere with pedestrian circulation, when approved as part of the by a planned development permit and an encroachment permit. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 65% of the area fo r which a planned development permit is issued and must comply with all other provisions of this code, including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, pl azas, and other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

19.25.090 Off-street parking and loading area .

Off-street parking and loading shall must be in accordance with the parking provisions requirements of Chapter s 19.44 and 19.46with the standards set forth therein . (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

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19.25.095 Off-street loading area.

Off-street loading shall be in accordance with the loading provisions and standards set forth under th e loading chapter of this title (Chapter 19.46).
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.100 Fences and walls.

A. Whenever the COT zZone sides on or rears on an abuts a R residential zone, a solid decorative masonry screen wall six feet in height must be there shall be erected along the property line , abutting the R residential zone , a solid decorative masonry screen wall, six feet in height . When the COT zZone sides or rears on abuts an alley which separates the property from any R residential zone, the requirement to erect a screen wall requirement may be waived or the required screen wall may be reduced in height.

B. Whenever the parking or circulation area abuts a public street, there shall be a low wall or landscaped hedge, not greater than three feet in height ( except excluding architectural features such as pilasters , as approved as part of the planned development permit ), must be provided along the property lines adjacent to the parking area adjacent to abutting the street. Such walls or hedges must not encroach into require d driveway or intersection sight distance clear zones and may not exceed 30 inches in height within those areas.

C. The placement and design of walls and screen ber ms must be shown on the site plan and shall be submitt ed to, and approved by , the dDirector of planning and community development or as part o f a planned development permit approved by the planning commiss ion . (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.110 LightsLighting .

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations requirements in of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 11, 1-11-2023)

19.25.120 Building coverage.

Buildings and other structures shall not occupy mor e than sixty-five percent of the area for which the planned development permit is issued where other se ctions of the code are met and all standards have b een complied with. The remaining area shall be used for landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, a nd shall be completely improved, surfaced and marked for these purposes. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.130 Building height.

All buildings shall be limited to a height of two s tories not to exceed thirty-five feet exclusive of architectural features as approved under the planned development permit. Greater building heights or number of stori es may be permitted subject to the granting of a condition al use permit.

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(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.1 420 Landscaping and outdoor design featuresenvironmental area .

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements shall be is to enhance, conserve , and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings . Landscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise , and glare through the proper placement of green plants and trees.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall must be provided upon the net developed site . All Llandscaping shall must be provided with a permanent watering irrigation system ,; and landscaping adjacent to parking and maneuvering areas must shall be surrounded by a six-inch masonry curb, side walk , or building. Landscaping shall be is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, pl anter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Outdoor design features may be permitted and are En vironmental areas shall be considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscap ing which provide an interesting complementary desi gn ., such as Ccourtyards, water features ponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks, and similar items may be permitted. Landscaping adjacent to drive aisles, pa rking areas, pedestrian walkways, or crossings must preserve required vehicle and pedestrian sight dist ance consistent with city standard drawings. All Su ch landscaping shall must be provided in accordance comply with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas shall must be maintained in a neat, clean, orderly , and healthy condition. This is meant to include s proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when nec essary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

2. Required landscaped areas shall must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering of plantsirrigation . This wateringirrigation system shall must consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers or emitters irrigation devices that are to ensure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped area. Spr inklers or emitters shall be so spaced as to assure a ensure complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. The entire parking area setback shall must be landscaped with the exception of that the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access and approved on the development plan. Landscaping within driveway or aisle sight distance areas must not exceed a hei ght of 30 inches.

4. No planting area shall will be considered as sucha landscaped area, unless it contains at least twenty- four square feet of area and is a minimum of four f eet in width ; with the except ion of raised planting boxes within close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen gallon minimum in size , of a species approved on the final landscaping plan , shall must be planted within a minimum thirty-six square foot planter area, at every ten (10) rows spaces of single-row parking stalls , or at every twenty rows spaces of double-row parking stalls .

6. Each unused space resulting from the design of pa rking spaces or areas that are over twenty-four square feet in area shall must be landscaped.

7. When the a commercial development in the COT Zone either rears on or sides on abuts a residential zone , or where the COT abuts a n street or alley which separates the COT Zone from or development property, adjacent to the a residential zone, it shall include a minimum six-foot wide landscaped area is required to screen the commercial development. The design o f the screening shall must consist of closely spaced evergreen trees and shrubs closely spaced .

8. Landscaping Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet shall Plans must be submitted for approval by the dDirector of planning and community development and shall must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area;

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b. The total square footage of eachall planting area s and the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping ;
c. Identification of each plant , common and botanical names at in the planting area, including the common and botanical names, and the number of each , and their container size (s) ; d. The permanent watering irrigation system, including all pipe sizes, and type and size of all irrigation devicessprinkler heads or emitters ;
e. A Sspecification sheet indicating the soil preparation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping .; and
f. Landscape plans must identify all required sight distance areas consistent with city standard drawings and keep these areas free of visual obstru ctions. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.1 530 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall must be provided in accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each commercial development established shall must provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall be that is easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a mi nimum six-foot -high brick, concrete block , or masonry wall . The outdoor trash and refuse enclosure must compl y in accordance with the city approved standard design. The opening of the storage area shall must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable ma terial. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall may be deposited in such a form or manner that allows it to may be transferred by natural causes or force ., and Any waste which may cause fumes, dust, or constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects, shall must be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall must be set forth in the approved by a planned development permit and approved by the planning commission . (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.1 640 Utilities.

All utilities shall must be placed underground in accordance with provisions the requirements of Chapter 138.08.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.1 750 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite d ish antennae (except dishes less than one meter in diameter) shall must be screened by landscaping , or fenc inge, a screen wall , or a combination of design s., and a All rooftop equipment shall must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipm ent screen and be screened from view. All screening will be re viewed and may be approved by the dDirector of planning and community development or his designated representat ive and be completely screened from view at ground level .

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(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.1 860 Ramping and equipment for the handicappedAccessibility improvements .

Adequate ramps and equipment shall must be provided to accommodate the use of the facility by the handicapped disabled persons and shall must include, but not be limited to, access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.170 Day care nurseries, short-term.

Day care nurseries, short-term, for more than six c hildren are permitted within the COT Zone and must comply with the requirements of this chapter.

19.25.180 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize the short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

19.25.190 Use of the planned development permit.

No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, o r enlarged; nor shall a lot or premises be used witho ut first obtaining a planned development permit. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.195 Planned development permit—Application.

A. An application for a planned development permit shall be filed with the planning and community development department on a form provided by the de partment and shall include the following:

1. An accurately-dimensioned plot plan showing exist ing and proposed topography, all proposed building, parking, landscaping areas, walls and all existing or proposed streets within one-hundred-foot radius of the property;

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all building landscaping and building coverage;

3. The elevation of all buildings proposed with a no tation of the type of material proposed in addition to a color and material sample.

B. The application and development plan shall be re viewed by the department of planning and community development and its proposed recommendations shall be prepared and submitted to the planning commission along with the development plan for thei r consideration. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.200 Planned development permit—Planning commission review.

Notice of the date, time and place of the planning commission review of the application and the staff' s proposed recommendation shall be given to the appli cant. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

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19.25.210 Planned development permit—Consideration of proposal.

In considering the approval, denial or modification of an application for a planned development permit , the planning commission shall consider the proposed rec ommendation of the staff and the following guidelin es:

A. The degree of compatibility of property uses for which this chapter is intended to promote and preserve shall be maintained with respect to the pa rticular use on the particular site and considerati on of existing and potential uses of property within t he zone and the general area in which use is proposed to be located;
B. Performance standards and conditions shall be im posed upon uses which without such condition might become obnoxious, dangerous, offensive or injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare or a portion thereof by reason of the emission of noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odor or other harmful or annoying substances;
C. The integrity and character of the neighborhood in which the use will be located shall be maintaine d including the utility and value of property in the neighborhood and in the adjacent zones; D. The use shall be compatible with public interest , health, safety, convenience and general welfare; E. The development is in accordance with any adopte d guidelines for the area for properties within a redevelopment area.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.220 Planned development permit—Conditions to application.

The planning commission may attach such conditions and make such modifications, changes or alterations in the proposed application as the commission may dete rmine necessary to carry out the purposes and inten t of this zone.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.230 Planned development permit—Rejection or modification.

If the proposed planned development would substanti ally depreciate property values in the vicinity, unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment o f property in the vicinity by occupants thereof, or would endanger the public peace, health, safety and gener al welfare, then such proposed planned development shall be rejected, modified or conditioned to remove such ob jections or denied. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.240 Planned development permit—Time extensions.

Unless the use is inaugurated, or the construction of the structure is commenced and being diligently pursued not later than twelve months after the date the permit is granted, the permit shall automatica lly expire on that date. However, if there have been no changes i n the proposed plot plans or adjacent areas, the pl anning commission or the director of planning and communit y development or his designated representative, whe n authorized, may grant additional extensions of time for use inauguration. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

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19.25.250 Planned development permit—City council review.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, den ying or conditionally approving an application for a plan s hall be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the planning com mission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed or a city council review is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose, unless it meets all of the following requirements:

1. Each such appeal shall be in writing on a form pr ovided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and shall ide ntify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the planned development permit, or
c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose, unles s it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any of t he provisions of this section, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursu ant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning commission decision relating to a planned development permit ("order of review").

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal of the timely adoption by the city co uncil or an order of review shall stay the decision of the plan ning commission to which the appeal or order of rev iew relates, pending the city council action on the mat ter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of fact s which warrant the granting of the planned development per mit.

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H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(N), 5-25-2018)

19.25.260 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any permit hereintofore or hereafter granted may be revoked by the planning commission or city coun cil after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any of the following causes:

1. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

2. That the property subject to the permit, or any p ortion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months or has ceased to exist, or has been abandone d;

4. That the use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the publ ic health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

B. After revocation of a permit, the property affec ted thereby shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable zone classification.

C. The failure of the planning commission or city c ouncil to revoke a permit whenever due cause exists or occurs does not constitute a waiver of such right w ith respect to any subsequent cause for revocation. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.270 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any change in use within a planned development per mit. A change in use in an existing building may be approv ed by the director of planning and community development.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy sh all be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed commercial operatio n in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use.

C. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the COT zone may be revoked by the city council after a public hearing if the city council finds that the h older of the certificate has failed to comply with approved plans.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.290 Uses expressly prohibited.

Uses expressly prohibited in the COT zone are indus trial and manufacturing uses. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)
Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.26 CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE

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Chapter 19.26 CPD COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE

19.26.010 Intent and purpose of zone .

The Commercial Planned Development ( CPD ) zZone is established to provide areas for the develop ment of planned commercial uses. The general placement, des ign , and intensity of uses in this zone should must be planned to protect and preserve the character of ad joining properties while increasing efficiency and promoting harmonious relationships.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.)

19.26.020 Uses permitted.

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the CPD Zone a re set forth in the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09. All uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter or Chapter 19.09. New uses pr oposed within an existing structure may be approved by the Director upon submittal of an application af ter the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible and in compliance with Title 19.

B. Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance, a planne d development permit or modification to a planned development permit is required for the construction , conversion, exterior modification, alteration, or enlargement of any structure within the CPD Zone, i n accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.59, except where specified in Chapter 19.09 that a planned development permit is not required.

In the CPD zone the following uses only are permitt ed without any permit and are subject to the genera l provisions and zone provisions set forth in zone:

A. Agriculture and uses and accessory thereto, but no poultry or animals shall be raised or kept except as are otherwise permitted by this title; a dwelling m ay be used only as a residence for agricultural workers employed on the farm where the dwelling is located; B. Community centers;
C. Floriculture and horticulture of all types;
D. Public parks and playgrounds;
E. Water supply; no new private wells shall be dril led, equipped or used except for agricultural purpo ses exclusively;
F. The planning director may authorize a temporary carnival, fair, rodeo, gymkhana, and any other simi lar temporary recreational and amusement type enterpris e whenever the duration of the enterprise is for not more than seven consecutive days within any six ty-day period of time. At the time of authorization , the planning director may impose conditions regardi ng hours of operation, access, parking, fencing, and surface treatment to inhibit dust emanation and bonds to guarantee site maintenance; G. Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63.
(Ord. 628 § 5, 1987; Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.1.)

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19.26.030 Uses requiring planned development permits.

The uses set forth below are permitted in the CPD z one only if a planned development permit is obtaine d, as stated in Section 19.26.200 and such use conforms to ever y term and condition of the permit. All uses shall be conducted wholly within a building, except enterpri ses customarily conducted in the open such as autom obile sales, plant nurseries, restaurants and recycling c enters:

1. Antique stores;

2. Art studios;

3. Auditoriums, exclusive of tents or temporary stru ctures;

4. Auction business, when conducted within a buildin g, but excluding livestock sales;

5. Automobile service stations including the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel and repairs for motor vehicles including indoor facilities for lubricatio n, battery and brake service, tire repair, minor adjustments and repair, but excluding painting, bod y work, steam cleaning, major repairs, mini-marts and/or the retail sale of beer, wine, or other alco holic beverages except as permitted under a conditional use permit;

6. Automobile sales, new and used, including trailer , truck, recreational vehicle, mobilehomes and boat sales yards, and subject to the following condition : No repair or reconditioning of automobiles, trail ers or boats shall be permitted unless such work is don e entirely within an enclosed building;

7. Automobile diagnostic center;

8. Appliance, sales and service;

9. Banks, savings and loan, trust companies;

10. Barbershops;

11. Baths, turkish and similar types;

12. Beauty shops;

13. Billiard and pool halls;

14. Blueprinting, photostating and photofinishing fac ilities;

15. Bookstores;

16. Bowling alleys;

17. Car washes;

18. Churches;

19. Clubs and lodges, private;

20. (Deleted);

21. Confectionery stores;

22. Dancehalls and dancing studios;

23. [Intentionally deleted];

24. Delicatessens;

25. Dressmaking shops;

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26. Drugstores;

27. Drygoods and notions stores;

28. Fire stations, public buildings, and facilities f or federal, state, county and city agencies, not in cluding jails, prisons and other places of confinement;

29. Floricultural and horticultural structures, for a ll types of related uses;

30. Florist shops;

31. Fruit and vegetable stores;

32. Funeral parlors and mortuaries;

33. Furniture and appliance stores;

34. Garages for the storage and repair of motor vehic les;

35. Gymnasiums;

36. Grocery stores;

37. Hardware stores;

38. Health studios, reducing salons;

39. Hospitals and sanitariums, excluding mental;

40. Hotels and motels and senior hotels;

41. Ice storage houses of not more than five-ton capa city;

42. Interior decorating establishments;

43. Jewelry stores;

44. Laundry and dry cleaning establishments;

45. (Intentionally omitted);

46. Meat markets;

47. Medical laboratories;

48. Millinery shops;

49. Music conservatories and studios;

50. Newspaper offices and plants;

51. Nurseries, plant;

52. Offices, business and professional;

53. Offices, veterinary (provided that veterinary est ablishments shall be in a completely enclosed build ing);

54. Plumbing shops;

55. Printing shops (i.e., blueprinting and photocopyi ng and offset);

56. Photo shops, with drive-up windows;

57. Radio and television retail sales and repair stor es;

58. Restaurants and cafes, including drive-up types;

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59. Retail stores or businesses not involving any kin d of manufacturing, processing or treating of produ cts other than that which is clearly incidental to the retail store or business conducted on the premises subject to the following conditions and limitations :
a. Not more than five persons shall be employed in permitted manufacturing processing or treating of products,
b. The operations and products shall not unreasonab ly emit noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other objectionable causes;

60. Schools;

61. Shoe repair shops;

62. Small recycling facilities (which do not occupy a ny required parking);

63. Stationery stores;

64. Tailor shops;

65. Taxidermists;

66. Telephone exchange;

67. Theaters, indoor;

68. Transportation terminal (i.e., bus, taxi, or trai n);

69. Travel agency, ticket office;

70. Variety stores;

71. Wallpaper and paint stores;

72. Wearing apparel store;

73. Uses and structures which are incidental or acces sory to any of the uses permitted in this zone;

74. Other uses which in the judgment of the commissio n are similar to, compatible with and no more objectionable than any of those enumerated herein.
(Ord. 1029 § 9, 2008; Ord. 871 § 3, 1997; Ord. 773 § 12, 1993; Ord. 712 § 3, 1990; Ord. 669 § 1, 1989; Ord. 660 § 4, 1989; Ord. 640 § 3, 1987; Ord. 512 § 9, 1982; Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: pri or code § 9408.2.) (Ord. No. 1196, § 8A, 9-14-2022)

19.26.040 Uses requiring conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the CPD zone , if a conditional use permit is obtained in the ma nner provided in Chapter 19.62 of this code and such use con forms to every term and condition of the permit. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the plannin g commission if the applicant produces sufficient p roof that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or to the proper ty in the vicinity or zone in which the use will be situated; that suc h effects can be prevented with the imposition of c onditions, and that the permit is necessary for the owner of the p roperty to make reasonable use of the property:

A. Amusement parks, golf courses both regular and m iniature, golf driving ranges; B. Carnivals (permanent);
C. Crematoriums;

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D. Equipment rental and service with the following limitation:

1. Service, maintenance and repair limited to permit tee's equipment only,

2. Limited to rental and storage of equipment as fol lows:
a. Concrete mixers, limited to one-sack size,
b. Small tractors, limited to the operation of a fi ve-eighths cubic yard skip loader or a five-foot blade attachment,
c. Rototillers,
d. Home improvement or maintenance equipment,
e. Trailers, limited to one-ton capacity,
f. Hand tools and garden equipment,
g. Trucks, not exceeding three-ton capacity;
E. Golf course clubhouse; in connection with a regu lar or miniature golf course or golf driving range; F. Public utility buildings and structures;
G. Skating rinks, indoors;
H. Theaters, outdoor;
I. Building heights greater than two stories or thi rty-five feet; J. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62; K. Arcades;
L. Recycling facilities—Intermediate not to exceed five hundred square feet in accordance with Chapter

19.62 (which do not occupy any required parking;
M. The concurrent retail sale of beer and/or wine w ith a service station; N. The concurrent use of mini-marts with a service station; O. Commercial recreation uses and sports complexes;
P. Drinking establishments, bars, cocktail lounges, brew pubs, taverns; Q. Rest, convalescent, senior care, or nursing home s;
R. Emergency shelters and transitional housing;
S. Alcohol beverage establishments, off-sale.

T. Alcoholic beverages, on-sale for theaters.
(Ord. 1029 § 10, 2008; Ord. 977 § 6, 2005; Ord. 881 § 4, 1997; Ord. 871 § 4, 1997; Ord. 867 § 2, 1997; Ord. 712 § 4, 1990; Ord. 640 § 4, 1987; Ord. 550 § 1, 1983: Ord. 537 § 3, 1982: Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.3.)
(Ord. No. 1182, § 6, 8-25-2021)

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19.26.045 Uses requiring conditional use permits that may be approved at the director level.

The following uses may be permitted in the Commerci al Planned Development (CPD) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manne r provided in Chapter 19.62:

A. Day care nurseries, short-term, providing care f or more than six children subject to the standards of Section 19.62.165.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 8B, 9-14-2022)

19.26.030 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards in Sections 19.26.040 through 19.26.180 apply to all lots and premises in the CPD Zone. This includes co mpliance with sight distance, queuing, accessibilit y pathways, and circulation design standards.

B. All uses within the CPD Zone must operate in accord ance with the provisions of the performance standar ds in Chapter 19.54.

19.26.0 540 Signs.

All signage within Signs may be erected in the CPD zZone must comply in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance codified in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relati ng to the design and placement of signs .
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.4.)

19.26.060 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.26.070 through 19.26.180 shall apply to all lot and premises in the CPD zone .
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5 (part).)

19.26.065 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the CPD commercial planned developm ent zone shall operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards contained i n Chapter 19.54 of this code. (Ord. 763 § 11, 1992.)

19.26.0 750 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

All lots hereafter created shall must contain meet the following minimum standards:

A. Minimum zone lot area shall be is ten thousand square feet, which may consist of one or more lots or parcels, exclusive of public right-of-way dedicated for road purposes or proposed road purposes. If more than one lot or parcel exists however, is to be developed under one common planned development permit, the design of the development shall must be integrated and unified by the utilization of architectural and landscaping design to the satisfa ction of the planning commission.

B. Minimum lot width of lot shall be is one hundred feet.

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C. Minimum lot depth , of lots measured at right angles to the front property line , shall be is one hundred feet.

D. Deviation from these minimum standards may be ap proved by the planning commission to accommodate innovative approaches to design that ma y include general departures from standard design principles, but still must provide adequate open space, development setbacks, landscaping, driveway throat length, internal circulation, and e mergency vehicle access. (Ord. 522 § 1, 1982: Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5( A).)

19.26.060 Building height.

All buildings must be limited to a height of two st ories not to exceed thirty-five feet. Additional bu ilding height or number of stories may be permitted subjec t to the approval of a planned development permit.

19.26.0 870 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

The planning commission in their review shall must determine the yard building setback requirements based on the height and bulk of the building , and adjoining land uses , and the intent of the zone, but in no case and whether adequate open space and landscaping can be provided. Building setback requirements may not be below the following minimum standards unless otherwise approved by a planned development permitset forth as follows :

A. Front Yard. Front yard setbacks shall must be not be less than ten feet nor greater than fifty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line. Landscaping, walls, or screening placed near drivew ays or street intersections must maintain required sight d istance triangles, and features within these areas must not exceed 30 inches in height unless otherwise approved by the City Transportation Engineer.

B. Side Yard. No interior side yard s setbacks shall be are required, except when the CPD Zone abuts adjacent to a residential zone or when abutting any street or alley which separates the CPD zZone from a residential zone. In which case, minimum side yar d s setbacks of fifty feet shall be are required. The side yard adjacent to the public road shall must meet the front yard setback requirements. Where side yards are adjacent to public streets, all screening or landscaping must maintain required sight distan ce triangles, and walls or plantings within those area s must not exceed 30 inches in height.

C. Rear Yard. Rear yard setbacks shall must be no less than ten feet with consideration given t o providing adequate access for service vehicles. If the building height is in excess of twenty-five feet, the req uired setback shall be is increased by ten feet for each additional ten feet of building height or portion thereof up to a maximum required rear yard area setback of fifty feet. Driveways and service access points must comply with city sight distance and cir culation standards.

D. General Yard Uses. Open storage and displays of materials and equipment shall be permitted for the parking and display of automobiles, recreation vehi cles, nursery, plant items, or landscaping when suc h storage has been approved and shown on the plot pla n. Whereas all other operations and display shall be conducted in a completely enclosed building.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(B).)

19.26.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 30% of the area fo r which a planned development permit is issued and must comply with all other provisions of this code including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, pl azas, and other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

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19.26.090 Off-street parking and loading area .

Off-street parking and loading must shall be in accordance with the parking provisions requirements of Chapter s 19.44 and 19.46 of this code and with the following standards set forth in this section :

A. Ingress and egress roads leading into a limited access highway shouldmust be located at intervals of not less than six hundred feet apart. Ingress and e gress roads leading onto any other public road, street , or highway shouldmust be located at intervals of not less than three hun dred feet apart, except that when such road, street , or highway is designed as a service road for any a djacent commercial area, then the ingress and egress road shall must be located at intervals of not less than one hundre d feet apart. Driveway spacing, throat length, internal circulation, and pedestrian access routes must be designed to maintain safe access and circulation, i ncluding adequate sight distance, driveway spacing, queuing capacity, and internal circulation, subject to review by the City Transportation Engineer.

B. Frontage or interior service roads may be requir ed to serve the CPD areaZone property .

C. Queuing or circulation analyses may be required for uses with high trip turnover or drive-through components to confirm that queues remain onsite and do not interfere with parking aisles or extend into the public right-of-way.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(C).)

19.26.095 Off-street loading area.

Off-street loading shall be in accordance with the loading provisions and standards set forth under th e loading chapter of this title (Chapter 19.46).
(Ord. 588 § 3, 1985.)

19.26.100 Fences and walls.

A. Whenever the commercial planned development CPD zZone abuts sides on or rears on an R a residential zone, a solid decorative masonry screen wall six feet in height there shall must be erected along the property line , abutting the R residential zone , a solid decorative screen wall six feet in height.

B. Whenever the parking or circulation area abuts a public street, there shall be provided a low screen berm, wall , or landscaped hedge, not greater than three feet i n height (excluding architectural features such as pilasters), must be provided along the property lines adjacent to the parking a rea adjacent to abutting the street. Screen walls or hedges must not obstruct visibility within required sight distance triangles.

C. The placement and design of walls and screen ber ms must be shown on the site plan and shall be submitt ed to and approved by the planning dDirector.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(D).)

19.26.110 LightsLighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations requirements in of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(E).)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 12, 1-11-2023)

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19.26.120 Building coverage.

Buildings and other structures shall not occupy mor e than thirty percent of the area for which the pla nned development permit is issued. The remaining area sh all be used for landscaping automobile parking and circulation, and shall be completely improved, surf aced and marked for this purpose. (Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(F).)

19.26.130 Building height.

All buildings shall be limited to a height of two s tories not to exceed thirty-five feet. Greater buil ding heights or number of stories may be permitted subject to th e granting of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 550 § 2, 1983: Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5( G).)

19.26.1 420 Landscaping and outdoor design featuresenvironmental area .

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements shall be is to enhance, conserve, and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings . Landscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise , and glare through the proper placement of green plants and trees.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall must be provided upon at least ten percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall must be provided with a permanent watering irrigation system ;, and landscaping adjacent to parking and maneuvering are as must shall be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. Landscaping shall be is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, pl anter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Outdoor design features may be permitted and are En vironmental areas shall be considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping wh ich provide an interesting complimentary design , such as.

Ccourtyards, water featuresponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks, and similar items may be permitted .

Such All landscaping shall must be provided in accordance comply with the following standards:

2. Required landscaped areas shall must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering of plantsirrigation . This watering irrigation system shall must consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklersirrigation devices that are to insure a s ufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped area. Sprinklers s hall be so spaced as to asensure a complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. The entire front yard setback shall must be landscaped with the exception of that the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access and approved on the development plan. Landscaping located within driveway or intersection sight distance areas must not exceed 30 inches in height. Tree canopies must maintain a minimum seven-foot vertical clearance wi thin sight distance zones.

4. No planting area shall will be considered as such a landscaped area unless it contains at least twenty- four square feet of area and is a minimum of four f eet in width ; with the except ion of raised planting boxes within close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen-gallon minimum in size , of a species approved on the final landscaping plan shall must be planted within a minimum thirty-six-square-foot planter area, at every ten rows spaces of single - row parking stalls , or at every twenty rows spaces of double -row parking stalls .

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6. Each unused space resulting from the design of pa rking spaces or areas that are over twenty-four square feet in area shall must be landscaped.

7. When the a commercial development in the CPD Zone either rears on or sides on abuts a residential zone , or where the CPD zone abuts an street or alley which separates the CPD Zone from or development property, adjacent to a residential zone, it shall must include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The desi gn of the screening shall must consist of closely spaced evergreen trees and shrubs closely spaced .

8. Landscaping Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet shallPlans must be submitted for approval by the planning dDirector and shall must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of eachall planting area s and the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping ;
c. Identification of each plant , common and botanical name, at in the planting area , including the common and botanical names,; the number of each , and their container size; d. The permanent watering irrigation system, including all pipe sizes, and type and size of all sprinkler headsirrigation devices ;
e. A Sspecification sheet indicating the soil preparation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping .; and
f. Landscape plans must identify required sight dis tance areas and ensure these areas remain free of visual obstructions.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(H).)

19.26.1 530 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall must be provided in accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each commercial development established shall must provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall be that is easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a mi nimum six-foot -high brick, concrete block , or masonry wall . The outdoor trash and refuse enclosure must compl y with the city approved standard design . The opening of the storage area shall must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall may be deposited in such a form or manner that allows it to may be transferred by natural causes or force ., and Any waste which may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects, shall must be stored only in closed containers in required enclos ures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall must be set forth in the approved by a planned development permit and approved by the planning commission .

D. Enclosure placement must not interfere with circ ulation or loading movements, and turning path analysis may be required to confirm adequate access .
(Ord. 791 § 8, 1993: Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5( 1).)

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19.26.1 640 Utilities.

All utilities shall must be placed underground in accordance with provisions the requirements of Chapter 138.08.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(J).)

19.26.1 750 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite d ish antennas shall must be screened by landscaping , or fenc inge, or a combination of both. Ground-mounted equipment must not be locat ed where it reduces sight distance near driveways or internal d rive aisles. All rooftop equipment must with the de sign approved by the director of planning and community development, and all rooftop equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened from view. All screening will be re viewed and may be approved by the dDirector of planning and community development or his desig nated representative and be completely screened from view at ground leve l . (Ord. 821 § 5, 1994: Ord. 593 § 14, 1985: Ord. 590 § 14, 1985: Ord. 290 § 1 ( part), 1975: prior code § 9408.5(K).)

19.26.1 860 Ramping and equipment for handicappedAccessibility improvements .

19.26.170 Day care nurseries, short-term.

Day care nurseries, short-term, for more than six c hildren are permitted in the CPD Zone and must comp ly with requirements of this chapter.

19.26.180 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize th e short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

19.26.190 Temporary agricultural stand standards.

All temporary stands used for the sale of agricult ural or horticultural products grown on the premise s, as permitted by Chapter 19.09, must conform to the follow ing requirements:

A. The floor area of such stands may not exceed four h undred square feet each; B. Such stands may not be located or maintained within twenty feet of any public road, street, or highway. Temporary stands must also maintain adequa te sight distance for adjacent driveways or intersections;
C. The construction must be wood frame or other materi al suitable for a portable structure exclusively; and
D. The stand must be removed when not in use for a per iod of thirty days or more.

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19.26.190 Use of the planned development permit.

No building or improvement or portion thereof shall be erected, constructed, converted, established, a ltered or enlarged; nor shall a lot or premises be used without first obtaining a planned development permit, nor shall an existing building be used for a new use without an occupancy permit first being obtained. (Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.6.)

19.26.200 Planned development permit—Application.

A. An application for a planned development permit shall be filed with the planning department in the form set forth herein and shall include a development plan c ontaining the following:

1. An accurately dimensioned plot plan showing exist ing and proposed topography, all proposed building, parking, landscaping areas, walls and all existing or proposed streets within a three-hundred-foot radius of the property;

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all building landscaping and building coverage;

3. The elevation of all buildings proposed with a no tation of the type of material proposed in addition to a color and material sample.

B. The application and development plan shall be re viewed by the planning department and its proposed recommendations shall be prepared and submitted to the planning commission along with the development plan for their consideration.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.7.)

19.26.210 Planned development permit—Planning commission review.

Notice of the time and place of the planning commis sion review of the application and the staff's prop osed recommendation shall be given to the applicant.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8 (part).)

19.26.220 Planned development permit—Consideration of proposal.

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D. That the use shall be compatible with public int erest, health, safety, convenience and general welfare. (Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8(A).)

19.26.230 Planned development permit—Conditions to application.

The planning commission may attach such conditions and make such modifications, changes or alterations in the proposed application as the commission may dete rmine necessary to carry the purposes and intent of this zone.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8(B).)

19.26.240 Planned development permit—Rejection or modification.

If the proposed planned development would substanti ally depreciate property values in the vicinity, unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment o f property in the vicinity by occupants thereof, or would endanger the public peace, health, safety and gener al welfare then such proposed planned development s hall be rejected, modified or conditioned to remove such ob jections. (Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8(C).)

19.26.250 Planned development permit—Time extensions.

Unless the use is inaugurated, or the construction of the structure is commenced and being diligently pursued not later than twelve months after the date the permit is granted, the permit will automatical ly expire on that date. However, if there have been no changes i n the proposed plot plans or adjacent areas, the pl anning commission may grant additional extensions of time for use inauguration. (Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8(D).)

19.26.260 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of t he following requirements:

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or

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b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the planned development permit, or
c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

E. Stay of Proceedings, The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review shall stay the decision of the plan ning commission to which the appeal or order of rev iew relates, pending the city council action on the mat ter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the planned developme nt permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 856 § 10, 1996: Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.8(E ).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(O), 5-25-2018)

19.26.270 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any permit hereintofore or hereafter granted may be revoked by the planning commission or city coun cil after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any of the following causes:

1. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

2. That the property subject to the permit, or any p ortion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months or has ceased to exist, or has been abandone d;

4. That the use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the publ ic health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

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B. After revocation of a permit, the property affec ted thereby shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable zone classification.

19.26.280 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for any change in use within a planned development per mit. A change in use in an existing building may be approv ed by the planning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy sh all be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed commercial operatio n in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use.

C. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the CPD zone may be revoked by the city council after a public hearing if the city council finds that the h older of the certificate has failed to comply with approved plans.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.9.)

19.26.290 Uses expressly prohibited.

Uses expressly prohibited in the CPD zone are:

A. Industrial and manufacturing uses;
B. Residential uses, except as specified.
(Ord. 290 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9408.10.)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.27 SC SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE

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Chapter 19.27 SC SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE 1

19.27.010 Intent and purpose.

The sService cCommercial zone (SC ) zZone ) is established to provide areas of development for service type uses that are normally heavier than general retail and somewhat lighter than the industrial categories while generally providing service, assembly of materials, craft , and related or support type uses. The general plac ement, design , and intensity of a use s in the SC zZone are required tomust be planned in order to protect and preserve the character of the adjoining properties.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.020 Uses permitted under a planned development permit .

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the SC Zone ar e set forth in the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09. All uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter or Chapter 19.09. New uses pr oposed within an existing structure may be approved by the Director upon submittal of an application af ter the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible and in compliance with Title 19.

B. Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance, a planne d development permit or modification to a planned development permit is required for the construction , conversion, exterior modification, alteration, or enlargement of any structure within the SC Zone, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.59, except where specified in Chapter 19.09 that a planned development permit is not required.

A. The following uses are permitted in the SC zone subject to the approval of a planned development permit:

1. Appliance service and sale facility.

2. Art studios/galleries.

3. Automotive service station and repair garages, tr ansmission, muffler, and automobile upholstery; all storage and repair within an entirely enclosed buil ding.

4. Automobile and truck sales.

5. Auto parts stores.

6. Bakery, retail and wholesale (may include ancilla ry outside seating).

7. Bookbinding.

1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1066, § 1, adopted Sept. 14, 2011, amended Ch. 19.27 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 19.27, §§ 19.27.010—19.27.280, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 461, § 1 (part), adopted 1980; Ord. No. 493, § 1 (par t), adopted 1981; Ord. No. 563, § 2, adopted 1984; Ord. No. 588, § 4, adopted 1985; Ord. No. 590, § 15, adopted 1985; Ord. No. 593, § 15, adopted 1985; Ord. No. 628, § 6, adopted 1987; Ord. No. 660, § 5, adopted 1988; O rd. No. 763, § 12, adopted 1992; Ord.

No. 856, § 11, adopted 1996.

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8. Building materials, retail and wholesale.

9. Caretaker facilities as an ancillary function to self-storage facilities.

10. Car washes.

11. Catering and food services, including food prepar ation.

12. Carpet/drapery cleaning.

13. Carpet/drapery sales.

14. Coffee roasting (may include ancillary store and seating).

15. Dry cleaning establishments.

16. Electronics repair shops including sales of ancil lary parts and equipment.

17. Feed stores (including pet sales).

18. Florist shops, wholesale/retail.

19. Ice cream and yogurt shops.

20. Laundry and linen service.

21. Locksmith shops.

22. Medical and dental laboratories.

23. Meat markets.

24. Metal laboratory.

25. Nursery plant sales and garden supply.

26. Offices (business and professional).

27. Parking lots, including parking for transit.

28. Photo processing.

29. Picture framing.

30. Pet shops.

31. Plumbing shops.

32. Photography studios.

33. Printing and publishing.

34. Recycling facilities, small (which do not occupy any required parking).

35. Rental, party and event.

36. Self-storage facilities.

37. Sheet metal shops.

38. Shoe repair shops.

39. Sign manufacturing.

40. Soil and material laboratory.

41. Taxidermist.

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42. Tire store.

43. Trade schools.

44. Upholstery and mattress shops.

45. Veterinary clinic (all indoors).

46. Warehousing and wholesaling.

47. Welding supplies sales and service.

48. Woodworking and cabinet shops.

Uses and structures that are incidental and accesso ry to any of the uses permitted in this zone which in the judgment of the planning commission are similar to and compatible with and no more objectionable than any of these listed uses are also permitted.
(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

19.27.030 Uses permitted under a planned development permit.

A. The following uses are permitted in the SC zone subject to the approval of a planned development permit:

1. Appliance service and sale facility.

2. Art studios/galleries.

3. Automotive service station and repair garages, tr ansmission, muffler, and automobile upholstery; all storage and repair within an entirely enclosed buil ding.

4. Automobile and truck sales.

5. Auto parts stores.

6. Bakery, retail and wholesale (may include ancilla ry outside seating).

7. Bookbinding.

8. Building materials, retail and wholesale.

9. Caretaker facilities as an ancillary function to self-storage facilities.

10. Car washes.

11. Catering and food services, including food prepar ation.

12. Carpet/drapery cleaning.

13. Carpet/drapery sales.

14. Coffee roasting (may include ancillary store and seating).

15. Dry cleaning establishments.

16. Electronics repair shops including sales of ancil lary parts and equipment.

17. Feed stores (including pet sales).

18. Florist shops, wholesale/retail.

19. Ice cream and yogurt shops.

20. Laundry and linen service.

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21. Locksmith shops.

22. Medical and dental laboratories.

23. Meat markets.

24. Metal laboratory.

25. Nursery plant sales and garden supply.

26. Offices (business and professional).

27. Parking lots, including parking for transit.

28. Photo processing.

29. Picture framing.

30. Pet shops.

31. Plumbing shops.

32. Photography studios.

33. Printing and publishing.

34. Recycling facilities, small (which do not occupy any required parking).

35. Rental, party and event.

36. Self-storage warehouse.

37. Sheet metal shops.

38. Shoe repair shops.

39. Sign manufacturing.

40. Soil and material laboratory.

41. Taxidermist.

42. Tire store.

43. Trade schools.

44. Upholstery and mattress shops.

45. Veterinary clinic (all indoors).

46. Warehousing and wholesaling.

47. Welding supplies sales and service.

48. Woodworking and cabinet shops.

Uses and structures that are incidental and accesso ry to any of the uses permitted in this zone which in the judgment of the planning commission are similar to and compatible with and no more objectionable than any of these listed uses are also permitted.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011; Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-20 14; Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

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19.27.040 Uses requiring a conditional use permit.

A. The following uses may be permitted in the SC zo ne if a conditional use permit is obtained in the m anner provided in Chapter 19.62 of this code:

1. Artists lofts with studio/work space.

2. Bottling and canning plants.

3. [Intentionally deleted];

4. Buildings with a height greater than thirty-five feet.

5. Commercial recreational uses.

6. Concurrent use of mini-marts with a service stati on (without alcohol sales).

7. Dance studios.

8. Drinking establishments, bars.

9. Equipment rental and service.

10. Gymnasiums and health clubs.

11. Gymnastics.

12. Martial arts studios.

13. Museums.

14. Residential dwelling units above the first floor of a mixed-use building, as part of a commercial us age.

15. Restaurants with or without alcohol sales (may in clude ancillary outside seating).

16. Skating rinks.

17. Veterinary clinic with outdoor kennels.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011; Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-20 14; Ord. No. 1196, § 9A, 9-14-2022)

19.27.041 Uses requiring conditional use permits that may be approved at the director level.

The following uses may be permitted in the SC Servi ce Commercial (SC) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62:

A. Breweries, wineries, and distilleries, with or w ithout tasting areas, including retail sales of alc oholic beverages manufactured on-site that will be consume d off the premises. (Ord. No. 1196, § 9B, 9-14-2022)

19.27.045 Uses expressly prohibited.

A. The following uses are expressly prohibited in t he SC zone:

1. Drinking establishments.

2. General retail uses, except as specified in this chapter.

3. Residential uses, except as authorized under Sect ion 19.27.040.

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(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011; Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-20 14)

19.27.030 Property development performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards in Sections 19.27.040 through 19.27.170 apply to all lots and premises the SC Zone.

B. All uses within the SC Zone must operate in accorda nce with the provisions of the performance standard s in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.0 540 Signs.

All signage within Signs for uses in the SC zZone are permitted must comply in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance in Title 17 and a ny other guidelines adopted by the city relating to the design and placement of signsapplicable sign regulations i n Chapter 17.04 of this code . (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.055 Tasting area standards.

A. Size. The total space allowed for tasting areas is limited to thirty percent of the gross floor area of the brewery, winery, or distillery to which they are an cillary.

B. Parking. Off street parking for tasting areas mu st satisfy the parking requirements of Section

19.44.080(11)(a) of this code.
(Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.27.060 Property development performance standards.

The property development performance standards in S ection 19.27.070 through Section 19.27.170 apply to all lots and premises within the SC zone.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.065 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the SC zone must operate in accorda nce with the performance standards in Chapter 19.54 of this code.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.0 750 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

All lots must meet the following minimum standards:

A. The mMinimum lot area is ten thousand square feet exclusi ve of public right-of-way dedicated for road purposes or proposed road purposes.

B. Minimum width of a lot width is one hundred feet.

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C. Minimum lot depth , of lot measured at right angles to the front property line , is one hundred feet.

19.27.060 Building height.

All buildings must be limited to a height of thirty -five feet. Additional height may be permitted by t he approval of a planned development permit.

19.27.07 05 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

A. The planning commission must determine the yard building setback requirements for a planned development permit based upon the height and bulk of the building , and the adjoining land use s, and the intent of the zone, and whether adequate open space and landscaping can be provided. Building setback requirements may not be but in no case below the following minimum standards unless otherwise approved by a planned development permit set forth as follow s :

1. Front yard. The fFront yard setbacks must may not be less than fifteen feet or greater than fifty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line. Th e front yard setback area must be landscaped.

Landscaping, walls, and screening located near driv eways or intersections must maintain required sight distance triangles. Features in these areas must no t exceed 30 inches in height unless otherwise approved by the City Transportation Engineer.

2. Side yard. No interior side yard building setbacks is are required except when adjacent to a residential zone or when abutting a street or alley that separa tes the SC zZone from a residential zone , in which case , a minimum side yard setback of fifty feet will be is required. In addition, Tthe side yard must include a six-foot landscaping screen adjacent to a six-foot block wall constructed on the property li ne, and when adjacent to a public street , the front yard setback landscaping requirements mu st be met.

Where side yards are adjacent to public streets, si ght distance requirements must be maintained to ensure safe ingress and egress.

3. Rear yard. The rear yard setback must may be no t be less than ten feet deep with consideration given to providing adequate access for service vehicles. If the building height is in excess of twenty-five feet, the required setback will be is increased by one foot for each additional one foot of building height or portion thereof for up to a maximum required rear yard setbackarea of fifty feet. When the SC zZone abuts a residential zone, a minimum rear yard setback of fifty feet must be provided. A minimum six- foot landscape screen with dense planting must also be provided. Driveways and service access points must comply with city circulation and sight-distanc e standards. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 50% of the area fo r which a planned development permit is issued and must comply with all other provisions of this code including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, pl azas, and other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

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19.27.0 890 Off-street parking and loading area .

A. Off-street parking and loading must satisfy be in accordance with the parking requirements of Chapter s 19.44 and 19.46 of this code . Driveway spacing, throat length, internal circulati on patterns, and access points must comply with city access management and sight distan ce standards and are subject to review by the City Transportation Engineer.

B. Uses with high vehicle turnover, loading activity, or outdoor yard components may require a circulation or queuing analysis to ensure that vehicle queues rema in on-site and do not interfere with internal parki ng aisles or extend into the public right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.085 Off-street loading area.

Off-street loading must satisfy the loading require ments of Chapter 19.46 of this code. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27. 1090 Fences and walls.

A. A minimum six -foot -high solid decorative screen wall must be erected o n a property line abutting any residential zone.

B. All parking areas must be screened from view fro m the street through the use of earth mounds, lands caping, or a low screen wall with and the height of the screening to must be three feet (excluding architectural features such as pilasters) as measured from the higher side between the street and parking lot area. Screen walls and landscape berms must not obstruct visibil ity within required sight distance triangles.

C. The placement and design of the wall or screen b erm must be approved by the dDirector. Permitted uses that normally conduct a portion of their business i n the open , such as equipment rental and building material storage yards , must ensure that all ancillary outside sales areas are screened by a minimum six -foot -high decorative screen wall.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.1 100 LightsLighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in requirements of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011; Ord. No. 2004, § 13, 1-11-2023)

19.27.110 Building coverage.

Building and other structures may not occupy more t han fifty percent of the area for which the planned development permit is issued. The remaining area mu st be used for landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, and must be completely improved, surfa ced and marked for this purpose. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

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19.27.120 Building height.

A building is limited to a height of thirty-five fe et. Greater height may be permitted if a conditiona l use permit is granted.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.1 320 Landscaping and environmental areaoutdoor design features .

A. The purpose s of the landscaping requirements areis to enhance, conserve , and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. L andscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise , and glare through the proper placement of green plants and trees.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment must be provided upon at least ten percent of the n et developed site. All landscaping must be provided wi th a permanent watering irrigation system , and landscaping adjacent to parking and maneuvering are as must be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb.

Landscaping must be is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, pl anter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Environmental areas will beOutdoor design features may be permitted and are considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping wh ich provide an interesting complementary design ., such as Ccourtyards, water featuresponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks, and similar items may be permitted.

Such All landscaping must be provided in accordance comply with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas must be maintained in a n eat, clean, orderly , and healthy condition. This is meant to include s proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

2. Watering System. Required landscaped areas must be provided with a s uitable , permanent method of watering of plants irrigation. This watering irrigation system must consist of piped waterlines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklersirrigation devices that are to insure a s ufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped ar ea. Sprinklers must be so spaced as to ensureassure a complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. Front Yards. The entire front yard setback must be landscaped wi th the exception of that the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access and approved on the development plan. Landsc aping located within driveway or intersection sight dista nce areas must not exceed 30 inches in height, and tree canopies must maintain a minimum seven-foot ve rtical clearance within these zones.

4. Planting Areas. A planting area must contain at least a minimum of twenty-four square feet of area and be a minimum of four feet in width.

5. Trees. One tree, fifteen-gallon minimum in size , of a species approved on the final landscaping plan must be planted within a minimum thirty-six square foot planter area, at every ten rows spaces of single -row parking stalls , or every twenty rows spaces of double -row parking stalls .

6. Unused Space. Each unused space resulting from the design of park ing spaces or areas that are of over 24 twenty-four square feet in area must be landscaped.

7. Screening. When the planneda development in the SC Zone is either behind or of the side of a buts a residential zone , or where the SC zone abuts an street or alley which separates the SC Zone from or developed property, adjacent to a residential zone, it must include a minimum six-foot -wide landscaped area is required to screen the development. The design of the screening must consist of closely spaced evergreen trees and shrubs closely spaced . In addition, all parking areas must be screened from view from the street through the use of earth mounds and/or landscaping with a the

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height of the screening required to be three feet as measured from the higher side b etween the street and parking lot area.

8. Landscaping Plan. A plan must be prepared by a licensed landscape arc hitect and must comply the city's water efficient landscape regulations (Chapt er 14.10) and adopted guidelines. Plans must be submitted for approval by the Director and must con tain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area; b. The total square footage of all planting areas and the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
c. Identification of each plant in the planting area, including the common and botanical names, the number of each, and their container size;
d. The permanent water system, including all pipe size s, and type and size of all irrigation devices;
e. A specification sheet indicating the soil preparati on and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping; and
f. Landscape plans must identify all sight distance ar eas and demonstrate that these areas remain free of visual obstructions.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.1 430 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures must be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each development established must provide Aa n outdoor trash and refuse refuse and recycling storage area that is easily accessible and enclosed on all side s by a minimum six-foot-high brick or decorative concrete block or masonry wall., must be provided b e easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high brick or decorative concrete block/masonry wall. The outdoor trash and refuse enclosure must comply with the city approved standa rd design. In addition to waste, the enclosure must provide adequate room to accommodate recycling and green waste containers. The enclosure must include a solid cover within a decorative trel lis design. The opening of the storage area must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood , metal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

B. No material or waste may be deposited in such a for m or manner that allows it to be transferred by natural cause or force. In addition, aAll solid waste must be stored in closed containers in the required enclosures.

C. The number and placement of the enclosures must be approved by a planned development permit.

The placement of refuse enclosures must not interfe re with required circulation patterns, loading operations, or turning movements. A turning path an alysis may be required to confirm adequate access.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

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19.27.1 540 Utilities.

All utilities must be placed underground in accorda nce with applicable provisions of this code the requirements of Chapter 13.08 .
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.1 650 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae.

All ground -mounted mechanical and electrical equipment and sat ellite dish antennas must be screened by landscaping , or solid decorative fenc inge, or a combination of both. with the design approved by the planning director. Ground-mounted equipment must not be plac ed where it obstructs driveway or internal sight di stance requirements. All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened from view, including from adjacent elev ated views such as bridges, trains, and the freeway . and shall not extend above a permanent parapet wall or roof s creen. In addition, attention should be given to sc reening equipment from adjacent elevated views such as brid ges, trains and the freeway. All screening will be reviewed and may be approved by the Director.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.1 760 Ramping and equipment for handicappedAccessibility improvements .

Adequate ramps and equipment must be provided to ac commodate the use of the facility by the handicappeddisabled persons and must include, but not be limited to, access ra mps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.170 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize th e short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

19.27.055 Tasting area standards.

A. Size. The total space allowed for tasting areas is limited to thirty percent of the gross floor area of the brewery, winery, or distillery to which they are an cillary.

B. Parking. Off street parking for tasting areas mu st satisfy the parking requirements of Section

19.44.080(11)(a) of this code.
(Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.27.180 Use of the planned development permit.

No building or improvement or portion of a building may be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered or enlarged; nor may a lot or premises be u sed without first obtaining a planned development p ermit. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

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19.27.190 Planned development permit application.

A. An application for a planned development permit must be filed with the department and must include a development plan containing the following:

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all building landscaping and building coverage.

3. The elevation of all buildings proposed with a no tation to the type of material proposed and a color and material sample.

B. The application and development plan will be rev iewed by the department to determine if the applica tion is complete for processing.

Should an application be deemed incomplete, staff w ill notify the applicant of the outstanding materia ls required to complete the application. Should the ap plicant be unable to provide the information necess ary to complete the application within six months from the date of the incomplete notice, the application pro cess will be considered abandoned by the applicant and all appli cation materials will be returned.

If the application is deemed complete, it will be p rocessed and staff recommendations will be submitte d to the planning commission along with the development plan for consideration. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.200 Planned development permit—Planning commission review.

Notice of the time and place of the planning commis sion's consideration of the application and the sta ff's recommendation will be given to the applicant at le ast ten days prior to the date of the hearing. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.210 Planned development permit—Consideration of proposal.

In considering an application for a planned develop ment permit, the planning commission must consider the proposed recommendation of the staff and the follow ing guidelines:

A. The degree of compatibility of property uses for which this chapter is intended to promote and preserve must be maintained with respect to the par ticular use on the particular site and consideratio n of existing and potential uses of property within t he zone and the general area in which the use is proposed to be located, as well as consistency with any applicable specific plans or city design guidelines.

B. Performance standards and conditions must be imp osed upon uses which, if not properly conditioned, have the potential to become obnoxious, dangerous, offensive or injurious to the public health, safety , or welfare by reason of the emission of noise, smok e, dust, fumes, vibration, odor or other harmful or annoying substances.

C. The use may not be detrimental to the public int erest, health, safety, or general welfare. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

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19.27.220 Planned development permit—Conditions to applications.

The planning commission may attach such conditions and make such modifications to the application as t he commission may determine necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this zone, or maintain cons istency with any applicable specific plans or city design g uidelines. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.230 Planned development permit—Rejection or modification.

If the proposed planned development would substanti ally depreciate property values in the vicinity, unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment o f property in the vicinity, would endanger the publ ic peace, health, safety and general welfare, or is deemed in consistent with the general plan or any applicable specific plans or city design guidelines, then such proposed plann ed development must be rejected, modified or condit ioned to remove the objections or inconsistencies.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.240 Planned development permit—Time extension.

Unless the use is opened, or the construction of th e structure is commenced and being diligently pursu ed not later than twelve months after the date the permit is granted, the permit will automatically expire on that date.

However, if there have been no changes in the propo sed plot plans or adjacent areas, the planning comm ission or director, if authorized by the planning commission, may grant extensions of time for the establishment of the use. (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.250 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—City council review.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, den ying or conditionally approving an application for a planne d development permit will be final ten days followi ng the date of the planning commission's decision, unless a timely and complete appeal is filed or a city cou ncil review is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a permit must meet all of th e following requirements:

1. The appeal must be in writing on a form provided by the director and must identify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates.

2. The appeal must be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final.

3. The appeal must be accompanied by a processing fe e in an amount set by city council resolution.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal will be de emed complete or effective for any purpose unless i t complies with all of the provisions of subsections A and B.

D. Review by City Council. The city council, by maj ority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an orde r to review, de novo, a planning commission decision rel ating to an application ("order of review").

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E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review will stay the decision of the plann ing commission to which the appeal or order of revi ew relates, pending city council action on the matter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council will conduct a de novo hearing on the matte r, at which time all interested persons will be allowed to present relevant, reliable evidence to the city cou ncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable, relevant evidence. The applicant will hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts, which warrant the granting of the planned developme nt permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk must give written notice of the city council's decision to th e appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who r equests such notice. The city council's determinati on will be final subject only to judicial review.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(P), 5-25-2018)

19.27.260 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any planned development permit may be revoked by the planning commission or city council after noti ce and hearing is provided to the holder of the permit for any of the following causes:

1. Any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with.

2. The property subject to the permit, or any portio n thereof is used or maintained in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

3. The use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for twelve consecutive months, has ceased to exist, or has been abandoned.

4. The use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or as to constit ute a nuisance.

B. After revocation of a planned development permit , the affected property will be subject to the curr ent regulations of the applicable zone classification.

C. The failure of the planning commission or city c ouncil to revoke a permit whenever due cause exists does not constitute a waiver of the right of revocation with respect to any subsequent cause or grounds for revocation.
(Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

19.27.270 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy is required for any c hange in use within a planned development. A change in use in an existing building may be approved administrative ly by the director.

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B. An application for a certificate of occupancy mu st be accompanied by a description of the proposed commercial operation in sufficient detail to fully describe the nature and extent of the proposed use.

C. A certificate of occupancy for a use in the SC z one may be revoked by the city council after a publ ic hearing if the city council finds that the holder of the certificate has failed to comply with the approved plans . (Ord. No. 1066, § 1, 9-14-2011)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.28 L-M LIMITED MANUFACTURING ZONE

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Chapter 19.28 L-M LIMITED MANUFACTURING ZONE

19.28.010 EstablishedIntent and purpose .

There is established and added to the zones heretof ore established in this title a zone to be designat ed L-M the lLimited mManufacturing (L-M) zZone.

A. The L-M Zone is intended to provide for and encoura ge planned industrial districts, compatible with surrounding or abutting residential zones, which wo uld not in any way depreciate the character of the community. Uses are to be confined to those adminis trative and executive offices, scientific research offices and laboratories, wholesaling, warehousing, and man ufacturing activities that can be conducted in an unobtrusive manner and to certain accessory facilit ies that are necessary to serve employees in the zo ne.

Regulations provide for suitable open space, landsc aping, access, parking, and loading. A low intensit y of development and strict performance standards are re quired to ensure unobtrusive operations.

B. No industrial use will be permitted which by its na ture of development or operation would in any way adversely affect the environment of the community.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.)

19.28.020 Intent and purpose.

A. The limited manufacturing zone is intended to pr ovide for and encourage planned industrial district s, compatible with surrounding or abutting residential zones which would not in any way depreciate the character of the community. Uses are to be confined to those administrative, wholesaling, warehousing and manufacturing activities that can be carried on in an unobtrusive manner and to certain accessory faci lities that are necessary to serve employees in the zone. Regulations provide for suitable open space, landsc aping, access, parking and loading. A low intensity of dev elopment and strict performance standards are requi red to insure unobtrusive operations.

B. No industrial use shall be permitted which by it s nature of development or operation will in any wa y adversely affect the environment of the community.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.1.)

19.28.0320 Principally permitted uUses permitted .

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the L-M Zone a re set forth in the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09. All uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter or Chapter 19.09. New uses pr oposed within an existing structure may be approved by the Director upon submittal of an application af ter the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible and in compliance with Title 19.

B. Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance, a planne d development permit or modification to a planned development permit is required for the construction , conversion, exterior modification, alteration, or enlargement of any structure within the L-M Zone, i n accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.59, except where specified in Chapter 19.09 that a planned development permit is not required.

A. The limited manufacturing zone is intended as li mited manufacturing districts for restricted manufacturing uses, administrative or executive offices of busine ss or industrial concerns, scientific research offices and

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laboratories and certain uses to and compatible wit h the district. Manufacturing uses are intended to be limited to the fabrication, assembly, compounding, processing or packaging of materials which are in a processed form and which do not in their maintenanc e, assembly, or manufacture, create smoke, gas, odo r, dust, sound, vibration, soot or lighting which might be termed obnoxious or offensive to persons resid ing or conducting business in either this or any other zon e in the city. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this title, any and every new use and any and every new building and premises or land in an L-M zone s hall be used for or occupied, and every building shall b e erected, constructed, established, owned, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within such L-M zone excl usively only in accordance with the regulations set out in this chapter.

B. The description of principally permitted uses is illustrative of the types of uses which shall be p ermitted in the L-M zone and is not intended to be exclusive. U ses not listed may be permitted by the planning commission if determined to be of a similar nature and compatible with the specifically permitted uses . Uses which shall not reasonably comply with the levels o f performance accepted in the L-M zone shall not be permitted to locate therein.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.2.)

19.28.040 Uses permitted.

No building or improvements, or portion thereof, sh all be erected, constructed, converted, established , altered or enlarged, nor shall a lot or premises be used until a development plan has been submitted t o, and approved by, the planning commission. All such uses shall be within an enclosed building unless so sta ted otherwise. However, any use listed as permitted and proposed to be located in an existing structure ma y be approved by the planning director after the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in sections 19.28.070 through 19.28.300.

A. Administrative or executive offices of a busines s or industrial establishment; such as the followin g:

1. Regional insurance offices,

2. Engineers, architects, planners,

3. Corporate headquarters,

4. Escrow and real estate companies,

5. Advertising agencies,

6. Governmental facilities,

7. Employment agencies,

8. Printing, duplicating and secretarial facilities;
B. Agricultural purposes and uses accessory thereto , but no poultry or animals shall be raised or kept on said lot or parcel;
C. Manufacture, processing, blending, and packaging of food and kindred products, such as the followin g:

1. Confectionery products,

2. Cereal breakfast foods,

3. Bakery products,

4. Drugs,

5. Paste products,

6. Fruits and vegetables,

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7. Beverages (except fermenting and distilling),

8. Pharmaceuticals,

9. Perfumes, toiletries,

10. Prepared food specialties,

11. Dehydrated and instant foods,

12. Extracts, spices and dressings and similar produc ts; D. Manufacture, processing, assembling and packagin g of articles, products, or merchandise from previously prepared natural or synthetic materials, such as the following:

1. Asbestos,

2. Bristles,

3. Bone,

4. Canvas,

5. Cellophane and similar synthetics,

6. Chalk,

7. Clay (pulverized only, with gas or electric kilns ),

8. Cloth,

9. Cork,

10. Feathers,

11. Felt,

12. Fibre,

13. Fur,

14. Glass (including glass finishing),

15. Graphite,

16. Hair,

17. Horn,

18. Leather,

19. Paints (except boiling processes),

20. Paper,

21. Paraffin,

22. Plastics and resins,

23. Precious or semiprecious metals or stones,

24. Putty,

25. Pumice,

26. Rubber,

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27. Shell,

28. Textiles,

29. Tobacco,

30. Wire,

31. Wood,

32. Wool and yarn;
E. Manufacturing activities, precision machine shop s for producing parts, accessories, assemblies, systems, engines, major components, and whole elect ronic or electrical devices, automobiles, aircraft, missiles, aerospace, or underwater vehicles, or sim ilar products, but specifically excluding explosive fuels and propellants;
F. Manufacture, processing, assembling and packagin g of precision components and products, such as precision machine shops for products such as:

1. Radio and television equipment,

2. Business machine equipment,

3. Home appliances,

4. Scientific, optical, medical, dental,

5. Phonograph records and prerecorded audiovisual ta pe,

6. Measurement and control devices,

7. Sound equipment and supplies, personal accessorie s, and products of similar character; G. Warehousing and distribution facilities; and the storage of goods or products, except self-storage facilities, storage of all vehicles, and those good s or products specifically described as permitted to be stored only as conditional uses in M-2 districts sha ll be prohibited; H. Manufacturing, assembly and repairing of product s, components, devices, equipment, systems and parts such as, but not limited to, the following examples:

1. Ceramic products, but not including bricks or bui lding drain or conduit tile,

2. Communication transmission and reception equipmen t,

3. Control equipment and systems,

4. Data processing equipment and systems,

5. Electrical appliances,

6. Electronic instruments, devices and components,

7. Glass edging, beveling and silvering,

8. Graphics and art equipment,

9. Guidance equipment and systems,

10. Jewelry, including products from precious or semi -precious stones or metals,

11. Medical or dental equipment,

12. Metering instruments,

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13. Optical devices, equipment and systems,

14. Photographic equipment and supplies,

15. Radar, infrared and ultraviolet equipment and sys tems,

16. Radios, phonographs and televisions, including sm all parts, such as coils, tubes and semiconductors,

17. Scientific and mechanical instruments or precisio n machine shop,

18. Testing equipment;
I. Similar uses. The city council with the advice o f the city planning commission may from time-to-tim e review and expand the uses permitted if found to be compatible with the intent and purpose and other principally permitted uses set forth in this zone;
J. Ancillary uses. Uses customarily incidental to a ny permitted uses, provided such activities and fac ilities are located on the same premises on which are locat ed the uses to which these are ancillary. Ancillary buildings shall be permitted, provided no ancillary buildings shall be located within the setback area s required by this zone. Such ancillary uses and faci lities may be included, but are not limited to the following:

1. Employee cafeteria or eating establishment,

2. Employee recreational activities and facilities,

3. Radio and microwave transmission facilities,

4. Visitor and employee parking,

5. Waiting structures for bus and taxi passengers,

6. One dwelling unit which shall be occupied by the superintendent and his family, or by a caretaker and his family,

7. Other similar uses which the city council, with t he advice of the city planning commission, shall from time to time determine to be ancillary to the permitted uses; K. Uses and structures which are incidental or anci llary to any of the uses permitted in this zone inc luding retail sales on premises not exceeding thirty percent of the gross sales per year of products produced , distributed, manufactured or processed on the premi ses. That portion of the area devoted to retail activity shall provide parking in accordance with t he general commercial zone standards. In the case o f business operations which are permitted in the L-M zone as distribution facilities, all items which ar e distributed may be sold for retail as long as such sales do not exceed the limitation set forth herein .

However, where the use is permitted in the L-M zone, because the business operation is production, manufacturing or processing, retail sales shall be limited exclusively to those items which are produced, manufactured or processed on the premises , and no other items may be brought in for retail sales as an incidental or ancillary use.

L. Sexually oriented businesses. Sexually oriented businesses shall be permitted subject to compliance with the property development standards set forth i n chapter 19.64 of this code. (Ord. 851 § 15, 1996; Ord. 692 § 1, 1989; Ord. 530 § 1, 1982; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.3.) (Ord. No. 2007, § 6A, 4-12-2023; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26 -2023)

19.28.050 Uses subject to a conditional use permit.

A. The following uses are permitted with a conditio nal use permit as set forth in Chapter 19.62:

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1. Bottling and canning plants.

2. [Intentionally deleted].

3. Buildings in excess of thirty-five feet in height .

4. Business park, subject to the uses permitted in t he L-M zone on parcels of less than one acre but no t less than twenty thousand square feet in conjunctio n with the development of four or more such contiguous parcels. The business park must incorpor ate common accessways and be designed with compatible landscaping and architectural features.

5. Car wash facilities, full-service and/or automate d facility (excluding mini-marts and the sale of al coholic beverages.

6. Commercial recreation uses and sports complexes.

7. Electrical substations, power booster or conversi on plants.

8. Factory Outlet Center. The expansion of a manufac tured outlet facility which is located on a lot classified in the CPD zone may be permitted on an a djoining lot classified in the LM zone.

9. Gas measurement stations.

10. Heliport landing areas.

11. Private water distribution facilities.

12. Public utility transmission substation.

13. Recreational vehicle sales, service and the sale of recreational vehicle equipment and ancillary activities associated with recreational vehicle sal es and service in a complex consisting of a minimum combined area of fifteen acres. The complex may be a single-use development or a combination of tenants which would have common circulation, landsc aping, parking and other design standards.

14. Restaurants.

15. Service stations (excluding mini-marts and the sa le of alcoholic beverages).

16. Telephone exchange buildings.

17. Water pumping plants, reservoirs or water storage tanks. (Ord. 867 § 3, 1997; Ord. 830 § 2, 1995; Ord. 792 § 2, 1993; Ord. 727 § 1, 199 0; Ord. 703 § 1, 1990; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.4.)
(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 1196, § 10A, 9- 14-2022)

19.28.051 Uses requiring conditional use permits that may be approved at the director level.

The following uses may be permitted in the Limited Manufacturing (L-M) Zone if a conditional use permi t is approved by the director in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62:

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19.28.055 Tasting area standards.

A. Size. The total space allowed for tasting areas is limited to thirty percent of the gross floor area of the brewery, winery, or distillery to which they are an cillary.

B. Parking. Off street parking for tasting areas mu st satisfy the parking requirements of Section

19.44.080(11)(a) of this code.
(Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.28.030 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards in Sections 19.28.040 through 19.28.170 apply to all lots and premises in the L-M Zone.

B. All limited manufacturing uses within the L-M Zone must operate in accordance with the provisions of t he performance standards in Chapter 19.54.

C. No land or building in the L-M Zone shall be used o r occupied in any manner so as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, or other hazard, noise or vibration, s moke, dust, odor, or other form of pollution; electrical or oth er disturbance; glare, liquid, or solid refuse or w astes; or other substance, condition, or element in such a ma nner or in such an amount as to adversely affect th e surrounding area of adjoining premises. Such substa nces or conditions are herein referred to as “dange rous or objectionable elements.”
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6 (part).)

19.28.0 640 Signs.

All signage within Signs may be erected in athe L-M Zone must comply limited manufacturing zone in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance , codified in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to the design and placement of si gns, for industrial uses . (Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.5.)

19.28.070 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.28.080 through 19.28.300 shall apply to all lots and premises in the L-M zon e.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6 (part).)

19.28.0 850 Lot areasize and widthdimensions .

A. Minimum lot area shall be is one acre, exclusive of any public right-of-way dedi cated for road public purposes or proposed road purposes. When approved under Section 19.28.050(M)pursuant to a planned development permit , the lot area may be reduced to less than one acre but in no case less than twenty thousand square feet exclusive of any area required to be dedicated for public right-of-way purposes.

B. Minimum lot width of lot for one acre or larger lots shall be is one hundred fifty feet, excepting corner lots which shall must be a minimum of one hundred seventy feet wide . When approved under Section

19.28.050(M)pursuant to a planned development permit , the lot width may be reduced to one hundred feet for interior lots and one hundred twenty-five feet for corner lots.

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C. Minimum lot depth , of lots measured at right angles to the front property lin e , shall be is two hundred fifty feet. When approved under Section 19.28.050(M)pursuant to a planned developmen t permit , the minimum lot depth shall be is a minimum of one hundred feet.
(Ord. 792 § 3, 1993: Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6( A).)

19.28.090 Maximum population density.

No dwelling shall be permitted within an industrial facility in this district other than a single-family residence for a superintendent or a caretaker as indicated in Section 19.28.040(J)(6). (Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(B).)

19.28. 1060 Building height limit .

A. All buildings shall must be limited to a height of thirty-five feet unless additional height is permitted pursuant to the approval of covered by a planned developmentconditional use permit.

B. Rooftop HVAC equipment and the parapet or architect ural projections used to screen HVAC equipment are excluded from the building height limit calculations . (Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(C).)
(Ord. No. 2007, § 6B, 4-12-2023)

19.28. 11 070 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

A. Front Yard.

1. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road shall must be set back not less thana minimum of thirty feet from the property line , or a minimum of forty feet when adjacent to designated secondary or primary roads , or a proposed property line, if future public road dedi cation is required, whichever is greater.

2. Pedestrian walks, vehicular access drives, meter pits, signs, and utility manholes shall be are permitted in any front yard setback . The rear ten feet of the setback area may be used for parking purposes in accordance with the approved development plan.

B. Side Yards.

1. Side yards setbacks on interior property lines shall must be not be less than the height of the building, except that minimum side yard s setbacks of fifty feet shall beare required whenever a lot or parcel of land in the L-M zZone abuts a lot or parcel of land in any Rresidential zone or abuts any street or alley which separates an L-M zZone from any Rresidential zone. The side yard setback adjacent to the public road shall must meet the front yard setback requirements.

2. A common building wall with a zero setback may be established by the approval of a planned development permitdevelopment plan approval by the planning commission. who shall require tThe exchange and recordation of necessary documents to iensure adequate access, parking, and easements to serve the development is required . The zero building setback shall be is permitted only on one side of the property line where two parcels are joined together.

C. Rear Yards. A rear yard setback shall must be not less than the height of the building, except that a minimum rear yard setback of fifty feet shall be is required whenever a lot or parcel of land in the L- M zZone abuts a lot

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or parcel in a n Rresidential zone or abuts any street or alley which separates a n L-M zZone from any Rresidential zone.

D. General Yard Uses. All operations and uses, exce pt parking, landscaping, recreational , and loading uses, shall must be conducted in a completely enclosed building. No outdoor storage shall be is permitted except with the exception of for temporary emergency storage for a period of time not to exceed twenty- four hours , or not beyond the next business day. Upon the expirati on of the twenty-four-hour emergency temporary storage, the various stored items shall must be removed from the site or placed within an enclosed building.

Storage containers are not a permitted method of sc reening outdoor storage and may not be used other than for temporary storage not to exceed twenty-fou r hours or not beyond the next business day. (Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(D).)

19.28. 12 080 Maximum Building coverage.

The ground floor area of buildings and structures s hall not exceed fifty percent of the total area of the premises. Building coverge must not exceed 50% of the area for which a planned development permit is iss ued and must comply with all other provisions of this code, including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, an d other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(E).)

19.28. 13090 Off-street parking and loading area.

Off-street parking and loading shall must be in accordance with the parking and loading provisions and standards set forth under the parking and loading c hapters of this title (requirements of Chapters 19.44 and

19.46 ).
(Ord. 588 § 5, 1985: Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6( F).)

19.28.1 500 Fences and walls.

A. The placement and design of walls shall must be submitted to, and approved by, the planning commiss ion approved by a planned development permit .

B. A six-foot -tall solid decorative masonry wall shall must be provided and maintained on the all boundar iesy of the L-M limited manufacturing zZone which abut s or lie s across a public street or alley from a residential zone . ; except, oOn the front or side front portion of the property, the wall shall must be placed in a location approved by the planning commission a planned development permi t to provide the necessary screening from the public way.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(H).)

19.28.1 610 LightsLighting .

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulationsrequirements in of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6 (I).) (Ord. No. 2004, § 14, 1-11-2023)

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19.28.170 Performance standards—Prohibition of dangerous or objectionable elements.

No land or building in the L-M zone shall be used o r occupied in any manner so as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, or other hazard, noise or vibration, s moke, dust, odor, or other form of pollution; electrical or oth er disturbance; glare, liquid or solid refuse or wa stes; or other substance, condition, or element in such a manner o r in such an amount as to adversely affect the surr ounding area or adjoining premises. Such substances or cond itions shall herein be referred to as "dangerous or objectionable elements."
(Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(J)(I).)

19.28. 26120 Landscaping and outdoor design featuresenvironmental area .

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall must be provided upon at least ten percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall must be provided with a permanent watering irrigation system , and; shall be landscaping provided adjacent to parking a nd maneuvering areas must be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. Landscaping shall be is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, p lanter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Environmental areas shall beOutdoor design features may be permitted and are considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscap ing which provide an interesting complementary desi gn , such as. Ccourtyards, water featuresponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks and similar items . may be permitted at the discretion of the planning directo r or planning commission. Such lLandscaping shall must be provided in accordance comply with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas shall must be maintained in a neat, clean, orderly , and healthy condition. This is meant to include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when nec essary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

2. Required landscaped areas shall must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering or sprinkling of plantsirrigation . This watering irrigation system shall must consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers irrigation devices that are to insure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped ar ea. Sprinklers shall be so spaced as to assure ensure a complete coverage of the required landscaped area. The use of hose bibs with portable water is not permitted will not be accepted .

3. The entire front yard setback shall must be landscaped with the exception of that the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access.

4. No planting area shall will be considered as such unless it contains at least t wenty-four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width , with the except ion of raised planting boxes within close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen-gallon minimum in size , of a species approved on the final landscaping pl an , shall must be planted within a minimum thirty-six-square-foot area, at every ten rows spaces of single -row parking stalls , or at every twenty rows spaces of double -row parking stalls .

6. Each unused space resulting from the design of pa rking spaces or accessory structures over twenty- four square feet in area shall must be landscaped.

7. When the industrial development either rears on or sides onabuts a residential zone, or where the L-M zZone abuts an alley or developed property, it shall must include a six-foot -wide landscaped area to

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screen the area adjacent to that the residential or developed property line. The design of the screening shall must consist of closely-spaced evergreen trees or shrubs , closely spaced .

8. Landscaping Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet Plans shall must be submitted for approval by the planning dDirector and shall must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of all planting areas and the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
c. Identification of each plant , common and botanical name, at in the planting area , including the common and botanical name,; the number of each , and their container size; d. The permanent watering system, including all pip e sizes, and type and size of all irrigation devicessprinkler heads ; and
e. A Sspecification sheet indicating the soil preparation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.
(Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(K).)

19.28. 27130 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall must be provided in accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each industrial use established shall must provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall be that is easily accessible and is enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot-high b rick, concrete block , or masonry wall. The outdoor trash and refuse enclosure must comply with the city approved standard design. The opening of the storage area shall must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall may be deposited in such a form or manner that allows it may to be transferred by natural causes or force . , and Any waste which may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall must be stored only in closed containers in required enclos ures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall must be set forth in the approved by a planned development permit and approved by the planning commission . (Ord. 791 § 9, 1993: Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(L).)

19.28.275 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the L-M limited manufacturing zone shall operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of thi s code. (Ord. 763 § 14, 1992.)

19.28. 28140 Utilities.

All utilities shall must be placed underground in accordance with the requirements of underground utilities ordinance codified in Chapter 13.08.

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(Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6(M).)

19.28. 29150 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

A. All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment, including stan dby generators , and satellite dish antennas , shall must be screened by landscaping , or fenc inge, or a combination of both. with the design approved by the director of planning and community development., and a All rooftop equipment shall must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parape t wall or equipment screen and be screened from view. approved by the director of planning and community development or his designated representative All sc reening will be reviewed and may be approved by the Director and be completely screened from view at gr ound level .

B. For life science applications, venting exhaust may protrude from screening up to five feet above the p arapet, as long as it's it is not visible by line of sitesight from the centerline of the public right -of -way, and standby generators may be located within the required parki ng and/or required landscaping areas. (Ord. 821 § 6, 1994; Ord. 593 § 16, 1985; Ord. 590 § 16, 1985; Ord. 287 § 1 ( part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974:
prior code § 9410.6(N).)
(Ord. No. 2007, § 6C, 4-12-2023)

19.28. 30160 Ramping and equipment for handicappedAccessibility improvements .

Adequate ramps and equipment shall must be provided to accommodate the use of the facility by the handicappeddisabled persons , which shall must include, but not be limited to, access ramps, restr ooms, drinking fountains, etc.
(Ord. 287 § 1 (part), 1975; Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6.(O).)

19.28.170 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize the short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

19.28.180 Temporary agricultural stand standards.

All temporary stands used for the sale of agricult ural or horticultural products grown on the premise s, as permitted by Chapter 19.09, must comply with the follo wing requirements:

A. The floor area of such stands may not exceed four h undred square feet each; B. Such stands may not be located or maintained within twenty feet of any public road, street, or highway;
C. The construction must be wood frame or other materi al suitable for a portable structure exclusively; and
D. The stand must be removed when not in use for a per iod of thirty days or more.

19.28.310 Planning commission review of zone clearance.

No zone clearance shall be issued until the plannin g commission, at the first available regular meeting, reviews and approves or denies the issuance of a zo ne clearance by resolution.

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A. Upon application for a zone clearance, the numbe r of copies determined by the city of the plot plan of the lot to be used, showing all property lines, exi sting and proposed building locations, elevations, parking areas, vehicular access facilities, outdoor storage areas, signs, walls, landscaped areas and planting screens, all adequately dimensioned, must be submitted to the planning commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zo ne. The plot plan shall show the topography of the lot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topog raphic features located within one hundred feet of all lot lines and any additional data which may be required by the commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone.

B. The approval of the plot plan by the planning co mmission shall include a determination and consideration of the work and improvements necessar y for the protection of the public peace, health, safety and general welfare.

C. Prior to consideration of the plot plan by the p lanning commission, an engineering advisory meeting will be held, with notice being given to the applic ant wherein the staff recommendation will be reviewed. The applicant will also receive a notice of the planning commission meeting, including staff recommendation.

D. The planning commission shall consider evidence of the size, type, location and character of the proposed use and, based thereon, shall make a deter mination as to the required work and improvements, if necessary. To insure compatibility with adjoining uses and remove any future nuisance, each specific work and improvement requir ement shall be based upon a finding by the planning commission that due to size, type, locatio n and character of the use, the public peace, health, safety and general welfare require the work or impr ovement. (Ord. 856 § 12, 1996: Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.6 ( part).)

19.28.315 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, den ying or conditionally approving an application for a zone c learance shall be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the planning commission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed or a city council revi ew is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a zone clearance shall not b e valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of the following requirements:

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is field by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the zone clearance, or
c. Any interested person.

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C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review shall stay the decision of the plan ning commission to which the appeal or order of rev iew relates, pending the city council action on the mat ter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the zone clearance.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 856 § 13, 1996.)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(Q), 5-25-2018)

19.28.320 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for any use or expansion of land or buildings permitted in Section

19.28.040. The building department may issue the certific ate after planning commission approval of new buildings and uses. A change in use in an existing building may be approved by the planning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy sh all be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed industrial operatio n in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use;

2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution, and treatment and handling of hazardous gases, liquids or other mater ial;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and d isposal of sewage and industrial wastes;

4. Description of any fuel proposed to be used, incl uding engineering plans for the control of any smok e which may be generated;

5. Additional data which may be required by the publ ic works department to ascertain conformance with the requirements of this zone.

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C. Whenever appropriate and reasonable, the public works department may require the installation, maintenance and operation by the applicant of conti nuous recording instruments to demonstrate the operation of any machines, devices, or instruments used to control noise, glare, air pollution, smoke, hazardous gases, liquids or other material.

D. A change or changes in the use permitted by a ce rtificate of occupancy shall occur only after the h older of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes.

E. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the L-M zone may be revoked by the city council after a public hearing, if the city council finds that the holder of the certificate has failed to comply with the approved plans.
(Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.7.)

19.28.330 Uses expressly prohibited.

A. The following uses are prohibited in the L-M zon e:

1. Drinking establishments.

2. General commercial retail sales except as set for th under section 19.28.040(K) and as set forth under section 19.28.050 when approved under a conditional use p ermit.

3. Motels.

4. Multiple-family dwellings.

5. Single-family dwellings.

6. Self-storage facilities.
(Ord. 727 § 2, 1990: Ord. 270 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9410.8.) (Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.30 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE

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Chapter 19.30 M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE

19.30.010 EstablishedIntent and purpose .

There is established and added to the zones heretof ore established in this title a zone to be designat ed M-1 the lLight mManufacturing (M-1) zZone.

A. The M-1 Zone is intended to provide facilities which by their nature are of moderate intensity and ther efore may emit certain amounts of noise, vibration, heat, light, and glare, or similar characteristics, but which can still be located within relatively close proximity of commercial, professional, or residential land us es. It is intended that the development standards provided he rein are for the specific purpose of ensuring compatibility of diverse land uses and that without such standards the use delineated could oftentimes be considered objectionable and not be allowed.

B. No industrial use shall be permitted which by its n ature of development or operation will in any way a dversely affect the environment of the community.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.)

19.30.020 Intent and purpose.

The light manufacturing zone is intended to provide facilities which by their nature are of moderate intensity and therefore may emit certain amounts of noise, vi bration, heat, light and glare, or similar characte ristics but which can still be located within relatively close proximity of commercial, professional or residentia l land uses. It is intended that the development standards provided he rein are for the specific purpose of providing comp atibility of diverse land uses and that without such standards t he use delineated could oftentimes be considered objectionable and not be allowed.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.1.)

19.30.0 320 Uses permitted.

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the M-1 Zone ar e set forth in the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09. All uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter or Chapter 19.09. New uses pr oposed within an existing structure may be approved by the Director upon submittal of an application af ter the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible and in compliance with Title 19.

B. Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance, a planne d development permit or modification to a planned development permit is required for the construction , conversion, exterior modification, alteration, or enlargement of any structure within the M-1 Zone, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.59, except where specified in Chapter 19.09 that a planned development permit is not required.

A. No building or improvements may be erected, cons tructed, converted, established, altered or enlarge d, nor may a lot or premises be used until a development p lan has been submitted to, and approved by, the planning commission unless otherwise set forth in t his code. All such uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter. H owever, any use listed as permitted and proposed to be located in an existing structure may be approved by the director after the use has been reviewed and

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determined to be compatible. All uses are subject t o the property development standards in sections

19.30.050 through 19.30.230.

B. The following uses are permitted:

1. Agricultural uses and uses accessory to an agricu ltural use. No poultry or animals may be raised or kept on the lot or parcel except as permitted by this ch apter. A dwelling may be used only as a residence for agricultural workers employed on the farm where the dwelling is located.

2. Any kind of manufacturing, processing or treating of products which are not obnoxious or offensive b y reason of emission of odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise or other causes.

3. Appliance and small electrical service center (in cluding ancillary sales).

4. Auction business conducted within a building but excluding livestock sales.

5. Automobile service stations and garages.

6. Bakery plants.

7. Blueprinting, copying and photofinishing faciliti es.

8. Blacksmith shops.

9. Boat building.

10. Bottling and canning plants.

11. Building materials storage and sales yards.

12. Cabinet and carpenter shops.

13. Carpet cleaning.

14. Contractors' storage yards.

15. Creameries, dairy products manufacture, and distr ibuting plants.

16. Drayage, freight and trucking terminals.

17. Dry cleaning and laundry plants.

18. Dwelling for a caretaker or superintendent whenev er the use requires the on-site residence for such person.

19. Electric and neon signs manufacture.

20. Emergency shelters.

21. Equipment rental and repair yards.

22. Farm equipment storage and repair yards and sales .

23. Feed storage and fuel yards.

24. Fire stations and facilities for federal, state, city and county law enforcement agencies, but not including prisons, jails, or other places of imprisonment.

25. Floriculture and horticulture of all types, inclu ding truck gardening and retail nursery.

26. Furniture warehouses.

27. Garment manufacture.

28. Ice and cold storage plants.

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29. Laboratories, experimental and medical.

30. Lumber and building materials sales yards.

31. Machine shops.

32. Motion picture studios.

33. Newspaper and publishing plants.

34. Office buildings.

35. Paint mixing plants, but not including the manufa cture of paint ingredients or the use of any boilin g process.

36. Paper and paper products manufacturing, but not i ncluding pulp manufacturing.

37. Planing mills.

38. Plumbing shops.

39. Public parking lots.

40. Public utility buildings and structures.

41. Sexually Oriented Businesses; subject to complian ce with Chapter 19.64 of this code.

42. Sheet metal shops.

43. Shoe manufacture.

44. Stands, temporary; all temporary stands used for the sale of agricultural or horticultural products grown on the premises as permitted by this chapter must conform to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) The floor area of such stands may not exceed fo ur hundred square feet each, (b) Such stands may not be located or maintained wi thin twenty feet of any public road, street or highway.
(c) The construction must be wood frame or other ma terial suitable for a portable structure exclusively,
(d) The stand must be removed when not in use for a period of thirty days or more.

45. Storage yards for transit and transportation equi pment.

46. Textile manufacture.

47. Temporary uses. Special events as set forth in ch apter 19.63.

48. Trade schools

49. Tire rebuilding, recapping and retreading.

50. Upholstering.

51. Water supply: no new private wells may be drilled , equipped or used except for agricultural purposes exclusively.

52. Wholesale businesses, warehouses, and distributio n facilities.

Other uses which in the judgment of the planning co mmission are similar to and compatible with any of those enumerated in this section. Should the commission f ind that such use is similar to and compatible with other uses enumerated in this section, then the use may be app roved by resolution of the commission.

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C. Uses and structures which are incidental or anci llary to any of the uses permitted in this zone inc luding retail sales on premises not exceeding thirty percent of t he gross sales per year of products produced, distr ibuted, manufactured or processed on the premises are also permitted. The portion of the area devoted to retai l activity must provide parking in accordance with th e general commercial zone standards. In the case of business operations which are permitted in the M-1 z one as distribution facilities, all items which are distributed may be sold for retail as long as such sales do not exceed the limitation set forth in thi s chapter.

However, where the use is permitted in the M-1 zone, because the business operation is production, manufacturing or processing, retail sales are limit ed exclusively to those items which are produced, manufactured or processed in the premises, and no o ther items may be brought in for retail sales as an incidental or ancillary use.
(Ord. 851 § 16, 1996; Ord. 692 § 2, 1989; Ord. 628 § 7, 1987; Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.2.) (Ord. No. 1059, § 3, 10-13-2010; Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10- 2014; Ord. No. 2007, § 7A, 4-12-2023; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

19.30.040 Uses permitted by conditional use permit.

A. The following uses are permitted in the M-1 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained under Chapt er 19.62 of this code:

1. Amusement parks and batting cage facilities.

2. Banks and financial institutions.

3. [Intentionally deleted];

4. Buildings in excess of forty feet, excluding roof top mechanical equipment.

5. Carnivals and circuses.

6. Churches, temples and other places of worship.

7. Clubs and lodges, private.

8. Dairy farms.

9. Dog kennels.

10. Gymnasium or gymnastic club or studio, martial ar ts club and studio.

11. Home improvement showrooms.

12. Hospital or clinic for animals; provided, if larg e animals are to be treated, no treatment rooms or pens for large animals may be maintained closer than two hundred feet to any property line.

13. Hospital or clinic for small animals, dogs, cats, birds and the like; provided, that such hospital o r clinic and any treatment rooms, cages, pens, or kennels mu st be maintained within a completely enclosed, soundproof building and that such hospital or clini c must be operated in such a way as to produce no objectionable odors or noise outside its walls.

14. Labor supply camps.

15. Race tracks.

16. Radio or television transmitter or stations.

17. Recycling facility—Large.

18. Restaurants with or without alcohol sales (may in clude ancillary outside seating).

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19. Skating rinks, indoor.

20. Theaters, including open air or drive-in, and the on-sale of alcoholic beverages.

21. Washing facilities, automobile.
(Ord. 988 § 1, 2006; Ord. 977 § 7, 2005; Ord. 946 § 1, 2002: Ord. 942 § 2, 200 1; Ord. 888 § 2, 1997; Ord. 640 § 5, 1987; Ord. 615 § 1, 1986: Ord. 567 § 2, 1984: Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: pri or code § 9411.3.) (Ord. No. 1059, § 4, 10-13-2010; Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10- 2014; Ord. No. 1182, § 7, 8-25-2021; Ord. No. 1196, § 11A, 9-14-2022)

19.30.041 Uses requiring conditional use permits that may be approved at the director level.

The following uses may be permitted in the Light Ma nufacturing (M-1) Zone if a conditional use permit i s approved by the director in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62:

19.30.045 Tasting area standards.

A. Size. The total space allowed for tasting areas is limited to thirty percent of the gross floor area of the brewery, winery, or distillery to which they are an cillary.

B. Parking. Off street parking for tasting areas mu st satisfy the parking requirements of Section

19.44.080(11)(a) of this code.
(Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.30.0530 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.30.0 460 through 19.30.2300 shall apply to all M-1 light manufacturing uses including land and buil dings lots and premises with in the M-1 zZone.

B. All light manufacturing uses within the M-1 Zone mus t operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4 (part).)

19.30.055 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the M-1 light manufacturing zone sha ll operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of thi s code. (Ord. 763 § 15, 1992.)

19.30.040 Signs.

All signage within the M-1 Zone must comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to th e design and placement of signs.

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19.30.050 Lot size and dimensions.

All lots must meet the following minimum standards:

A. Minimum lot area is twenty thousand square feet.

B. Minimum lot width is one hundred feet.

C. Minimum lot depth measured from the lot frontage is two hundred feet.

19.30.060 Building height.

A. All buildings must be limited to a height of forty feet unless additional height is authorized by the approval of a planned development permit.

B. Rooftop HVAC equipment and the parapet or architect ural projections used to screen HVAC equipment are excluded from the building height limit.

19.30.070 Building setbacks.

A. Front Yard. All buildings or structures on prope rty adjacent to a public road must have a minimum f ront yard setback of twenty feet from the existing or propose d right-of-way line, with the actual setback determined in conjunction with planned development permit review and the purposes and intent of this zone.

B. Side Yard.

1. A setback must be twenty feet for the side yard a djacent to the public road or future public right-of- way, whichever is greater.

2. No building setback is required on one side of th e interior property line if the opposite side provides a setback equal to the height of the building or up t o a required maximum setback of twenty-five feet unless parking and other uses require a greater set back. In any case, where a lot or a parcel abuts a residential zone, a setback equal to one and one-ha lf feet for each vertical foot of the building height must be provided, up to a required maximum setback of fifty feet. For lots and parcels abutting a residential zone, a six-foot screen wall must be in stalled and maintained on the property line.

C. Rear Yard. No rear yard setback is required exce pt where adjacent to a public right-of-way, in whic h case a setback of twenty feet must be maintained. When adj acent to, or across a street from, a residential pr operty, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each v ertical foot of building height must be provided up to a maximum required setback of fifty feet. For lots an d parcels adjacent to, or across the street from, a residential property, a six-foot screen wall must b e provided and maintained on the property line.

19.30.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 60% of the area fo r which a planned development permit is issued and must comply with all other provisions of this code including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, an d other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

19.30.090 Off-street parking and loading area.

Off-street parking and loading must be in accordanc e with the requirements of Chapters 19.44 and 19.46.

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19.30.100 Fences and walls.

The Director may require a six-foot-tall solid deco rative masonry wall to be provided and maintained t o screen any exterior storage or when the boundary of any industrial zone abuts or lies across a public street from a residential or lesser zone, subject to the requirem ents of Section 19.30.140 and approval by a planned development permit.

19.30.110 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the requi rements of Chapter 19.47.

19.30.120 Landscaping and outdoor design features.

Landscaping must be provided upon ten percent of th e net developed site. All landscaping must be provi ded with a permanent irrigation system. Landscaping pro vided adjacent to parking and maneuvering areas mus t be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. The landsca ping area must be maintained in an orderly, healthy manner or replaced. Landscaping is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or ot her plants.

Outdoor design features may be permitted and are co nsidered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping which provide an interesting compliment ary design, such as courtyards, water features, dec ks, and similar items. All landscaping must comply with the following standards:

A. The entire required front yard setback must be l andscaped, with the exception of vehicle access way s and the rear ten feet of the setback, if used for p arking.

B. When the industrial development abuts a resident ial zone or a lesser zone or developed property, it must include a six-foot-wide, landscaped, solid scr een area adjacent to that residential or lesser zon e or developed property line.

C. Landscaping must consist of a combination of tre es, shrubs, and ground cover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread , susceptibility to disease and pests, and durabili ty and adaptability to existing soil and climatic cond itions. Fountains, ponds, sculptures, and decorativ e screening walls are an integral part of the landsca ping scheme and are permitted.

D. Landscaping Plan. Plans must be submitted for ap proval by the Director and must contain the following:

1. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area;

2. The total square footage and percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;

3. Identification of each plant in the planting area, including the common and botanical name, the number of each, and their container size;

4. The permanent watering system, including all pipe s izes, and type and size of all irrigation devices; and

5. A specification sheet indicating the soil preparati on and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.

E. The Director or the applicant may request the pl anning commission review any landscaping plan or fence plan as provided for in Chapter 19.59, even thoug h not required by this section, and in such event, the decision of the planning commission shal l replace that of the Director.

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19.30.130 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures must be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each industrial use established must provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area that is e asily accessible and is enclosed on all sides by a minimu m six-foot-high brick, concrete block, or masonry wall. The opening of the storage area must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

B. In addition, no material or waste may be deposit ed in such a form or manner that allows it to be transferred by natural causes or force. Any waste w hich may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects must be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es must be approved by a planned development permit.

19.30.140 Exterior storage.

All exterior storage of wares, merchandise, crates, pallets, racking, bottles, storage containers, or similar items must be completely screened from view from an y adjoining public street. Screening must be by mea ns of a solid masonry wall or other approved method of scre ening and must not be more than eight feet in height, and the design of the wall must be approved in conjunction with planned development permit review. The height of the screen wall may exceed eight feet if a five-foot se tback from the screen wall is provided for each one foot of additional screen wall height up to a maximum of tw elve feet.

19.30.150 Utilities.

All utilities must be placed underground in accorda nce with the requirements of Chapter 13.08.

19.30.160 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

A. All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipm ent, including standby generators and satellite dis h antennas must be screened by landscaping, fencing, or a combination of both. All rooftop equipment mus t be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened from view. All screening wi ll be reviewed and may be approved by the Director.

B. For life science applications, venting exhaust may protrude from screening up to five feet above the p arapet, as long as it is not visible by line of sight from the centerline of the public right-of-way, and stan dby generators may be located within the required parking and/or r equired landscaping areas.

19.30.170 Accessibility improvements.

Adequate ramps and equipment must be provided to ac commodate the use of the facility by disabled persons, which must include, but not be limited to, access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.

19.30. 0618 0 Nonconversion.

No structure originally constructed for single-fami ly residential use shall be converted to any M-1 use . (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(A).)

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19.30.070 Minimum lot area.

Each lot in an M-1 zone shall contain twenty thousan d square feet. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(B).)

19.30.080 Lot dimension.

Each lot in the M-1 zone shall have a minimum fronta ge on a public street of not less than one hundred feet and a minimum depth of two hundred feet which shall be measured from the parcel frontage. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(C).)

19.30.090 Building height.

All buildings shall be limited to a height of forty feet unless greater height is authorized under a c onditional use permit.

Rooftop HVAC equipment and the parapet or architect ural projections used to screen HVAC equipment are excluded from building height calculations.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(D).)
(Ord. No. 2007, § 7B, 4-12-2023)

19.30.100 Building coverage.

Lot area coverage by building or structures shall n ot exceed sixty percent of the net area of the parcel.

Coverage shall be based upon structures which are r oofed. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(E).)

19.30.110 Building setbacks.

A. Front Yard. All buildings or structures on prope rty adjacent to a public road shall have a front ya rd setback, not less than twenty feet nor greater than fifty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line, with the actual setback being determined by the planning com mission at time of approval of the planned development permit in accordance with the planned d evelopment permit standards set forth in Section

19.30.242 and the purposes and intent of this zone.

B. Side Yard.

1. A setback shall be twenty feet for the side yard adjacent to the public road or future public right-of- way, whichever is greater.

2. No building setback shall be required on one side of the interior parcel's property line with the opposite side providing a setback equal to the heig ht of the building or up to a yard of twenty-five f eet unless parking and other uses require a greater set back. In any case, where a parcel abuts a residenti al zone, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of the building height shall be provided; but in no case shall the setback exceed f ifty feet, and provide a six foot screen wall insta lled on the property line and maintained.

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C. Rear Yard. No rear yard shall be provided except where adjacent to a public right-of-way in which c ase a setback of twenty feet shall be maintained, or when adjacent to or across a street from a residential property, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of building height shall be provided, but in no case shall the setback exceed fifty feet, and a six-foot screen wall be provided and maintai ned on the property line.
(Ord. 617 § 1, 1986; Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4( F).)

19.30.120 Sign.

The area for the M-1 zone shall be in accordance wit h the sign ordinance codified in Title 17. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(G).)

19.30.130 Landscaping areas.

Landscaping and all other ground space treatment sh all be provided upon ten percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall be provided with a perm anent watering system; landscaping provided adjacen t to parking and maneuvering area shall be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. The landscaping area sha ll be maintained in an orderly healthy manner, or replace d. Landscaping shall be considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants . Such landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

A. The entire required front yard setback shall be landscaped with the exception of vehicle access way s and the rear ten feet of the setback may be used fo r parking.

B. When the industrial development either rears on or sides on a residential zone or a lesser zone or developed property, it shall include a six foot wid e landscaped, solid screen area adjacent to that residential or lesser zone or developed property li ne.

C. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of tr ees, shrubs and ground cover with careful considera tion given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibili ty to disease and pests, durability and adaptabilit y to disease and pests, durability and adaptability to e xisting soil and climatic conditions. Foundations, ponds, sculpture and decorative screening walls as an integral part of the landscaping scheme are permitted.

D. Landscaping Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of o ne inch equals thirty feet shall be submitted for approval by the planning director.

E. The planning director or the applicant may reque st the planning commission to review any landscapin g plan or fence plan as provided for under Section 19.30. 240 even though not required by this section and in such event, the planning commission shall re place that of the planning director.

The approval provided for herein may be conditioned so as to insure compliance with the purpose and provisions of this part with the plan i ncluding the following:

1. The dimensions and square footage of each plantin g area;

2. The total square footage and percentage of the ne t developed site devoted to landscaping;

3. Identification of each plant, common and botanica l name, at the planting area; the number of each and their container size;

4. Permanent watering system, including all pipe siz es, and type and size of all sprinkler heads;

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5. Specification sheet indicating the soil preparati on and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(H).)

19.30.140 Fences and walls.

The planning director may require a six-foot solid decorative masonry wall be provided and maintained at a location to screen any exterior storage on the boun dary of any industrial zone which abuts or lies across a public way from a residential or lesser zone subject to re view and approval by the planning commission. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4 (I).)

19.30.150 Utilities.

All utilities shall be placed underground in accord ance with the underground utilities ordinance codif ied in Chapter 13.08.
(Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(J).)

19.30.160 Off-street parking and loading area.

Off-street parking and loading shall be in accordan ce with the parking and loading provisions and stan dards set forth under the parking and loading chapters of this title (Chapters 19.44 and 19.46). (Ord. 588 § 6, 1985: Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4( K).)

19.30.180 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall be provided i n accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapt er

19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each industrial use established shall provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which sh all be easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high brick, concrete block or masonry wall. The opening of the storage area shall be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall be depos ited in such a form or manner that it may be transferred by natural causes or force, and waste w hich may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall be as set forth in the planned development permit and approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 791 § 10, 1993: Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(M ).)

19.30.190 Storage.

All storage of wares, merchandise, crates, bottles or similar items shall be completed screened from view from any adjoining public right-of-way. Screening s hall be by means of a solid wood, metal or masonry wall, not

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more than eight feet in height, the design of the w all must be presented to the planning department fo r approval.

The height of the storage area may exceed eight feet if a five-foot setback from the screen wall is pr ovided for each one foot of additional storage height up to a maximum of twelve feet. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(N).)

19.30.200 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the proce dures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(O).)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 15, 1-11-2023)

19.30.210 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All mechanical and electrical equipment, including standby generators, and satellite dish antennas sha ll be screened by landscaping or fence or combination wit h the design approved by the director of planning a nd community development, and all rooftop equipment sh all be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planni ng and community development or his designated representative and be completely screened from view at ground level.

For life science applications, venting exhaust may protrude from screening up to five feet above the p arapet, as long as it's not visible by line of site from centerline of the right of way, and standby generator s may be located within the required parking and/or required landsca ping areas. (Ord. 821 § 7, 1994: Ord. 593 § 17, 1985: Ord. 590 § 17, 1985: Ord. 277 § 1 ( part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(P).) (Ord. No. 2007, § 7C, 4-12-2023)

19.30. 2219 0 Nuisance control.

A. The planning dDirector or planning commission, in review of the pr oposed use, may require the applicant to submit a report from a professional engineer descri bing the proposed operation to be conducted on the property and the efforts proposed by the intended user to control the nuisance aspects typical of the particular industry, if any ., and to The report must justify the adequacy of specific requirements and include modifications of to the installation, change s in process ., and/ or ingredients measures that will be used to control the nuisance.

B. No use or process within the M- I1 zZone shall be permitted which creates an objectionable air pollution, noise, glare, vibration, radioactivity , or electrical disturbances. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(Q).)

19.30.200 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize the short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

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19.30.210 Temporary agricultural stand standards.

All temporary stands used for the sale of agricult ural or horticultural products grown on the premise s, as permitted by Chapter 19.09, must conform to the follow ing requirements:

A. The floor area of such stands may not exceed four h undred square feet each; B. Such stands may not be located or maintained within twenty feet of any public road, street, or highway;
C. The construction must be wood frame or other materi al suitable for a portable structure exclusively; and
D. The stand must be removed when not in use for a per iod of thirty days or more.

19.30.230 Ramping and equipment for handicapped.

Adequate ramps and equipment shall be provided to a ccommodate the use of the facility by the handicapped, which shall include, but not be limite d to, access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.4(R).)

19.30.232 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Apr il 12, 2023, repealed § 19.30.232, which pertained to emergency shelters and derived from Ord. No. 1059, § 5, 10-13-2010.

19.30.240 Planned development permit—Required—Application process.

A. No building or improvement or portion thereof sh all be erected, constructed, converted, established , altered or enlarged; nor shall a lot or premises be used without first obtaining a planned development permit; nor shall an existing building be used for a new use wi thout an occupancy permit first being obtained.

B. An application for a planned development permit shall be filed with the planning department in the form set forth herein accompanied by the filing fee and shal l include a development plan containing the followi ng:

1. An accurately dimensioned plot plan showing exist ing and proposed topography, all proposed buildings, parking, landscaping areas, and walls, a nd all existing or proposed streets within a one- hundred-foot radius of the property:

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all buildings, landscaping, and building coverage;

3. The exterior elevations of all buildings proposed with a notation of the type of material proposed i n addition to a color and material sample.

C. The application and development plan shall be re viewed by the planning department and its proposed recommendations shall be prepared and submitted to the planning commission along with the development plan for their consideration.

D. Notice of time and place of the planning commiss ion review of the application and staff's proposed recommendation shall be given to the applicant.
(Ord. 617 § 2, 1986: Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.5.)

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19.30.242 Planned development permit—Planning commission consideration of proposal.

A. That the degree of compatibility of property use s for which this chapter is intended to promote and preserve shall be maintained with respect to the pa rticular use on the particular site and considerati on of existing and potential uses of property within t he zone and the general area in which the use is proposed to be located;
B. That performance standards and conditions shall be imposed upon uses which without such condition might become obnoxious, dangerous, offensive or inj urious to the public health, safety, or welfare or a portion thereof by reason of the emission of noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odor or other harmful or annoying substances;
C. That there shall be maintained the integrity and character of the neighborhood in which the use wil l be located and the utility and value of property in th e neighborhood and in the adjacent zones; D. That the use shall be compatible with public int erest, health, safety, convenience and general welfare; E. That the review will take into consideration the General Plan and the various elements, including b ut not limited to land use, circulation, scenic highwa ys, public safety, community design, open space, an d housing.
(Ord. 617 § 3 (part), 1986.)
(Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

19.30.244 Planned development permit.

A. In considering an application for an industrial planned development, the planning commission may ap prove the request subject to conditions or may approve th e application as submitted. The planning commission may also deny the application if appropriate findin gs cannot be made in support of the request. The pl anning commission may attach such conditions and make such modifications, changes or alterations in the propo sed application as determined necessary to carry out th e purpose and intent of this zone and the guideline s of Section 19.30.242.

B. Upon obtaining approval, the applicant has twelv e months in which to initiate the construction. Dur ing the period of construction, the project must be diligen tly pursued. If the applicant is unable to proceed with construction during the twelve months following the date of approval by the planning commission and if an extension is not requested, then the permit will au tomatically expire. If there have been no changes i n the proposed plot plan or adjacent areas, then the plan ning director may grant additional twelve-month extensions to allow for the initiation of construct ion. The action by the planning director in approvi ng or denying a time extension may be appealed to the pla nning commission. (Ord. 856 § 14, 1996: Ord. 617 § 3 (part), 1986.)

19.30.246 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

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B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of t he following requirements:

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any of t he provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning comm ission decision relating to a planned development permit ( "order of review").

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the planned developme nt permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 856 § 15, 1996: Ord. 617 § 3 (part), 1986.)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(R), 5-25-2018)

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19.30.248 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any permit heretofore or hereafter granted may b e revoked by the planning commission or city counci l after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any o f the following causes:

1. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

2. That the property subject to the permit. or any p ortion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months, or has ceased to exist, or has been abandon ed;

4. That the use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the publ ic health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

B. After revocation of a permit, the property affec ted thereby shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable zone classification.

19.30.250 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for any use of land or new buildings permitted in Secti on

19.30.030. The building department may issue the certific ate after the planning commission approval and completion of the new buildings. A change in the us e in an existing building may be approved by the pl anning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy sh all be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed industrial operatio n in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use;

2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution and treatment and handling of hazardous gases, liquids or other mater ial;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and d isposal of sewage, industrial wastes, and hazardous wastes;

4. Description of any fuel proposed to be used, incl uding engineering plans for the control of any smok e which may be generated;

5. Plans or reports describing the proposed manageme nt of hazardous materials and hazardous waste;

6. Additional data which may be required by the depa rtment of planning and community development to ascertain conformance with the requirement of this zone.

C. Whenever appropriate and reasonable, and as a co ntinued condition of occupancy, the department of planning and community development may require the installation, maintenance, and operation by the applicant of continuous recording instruments which will ensure that any machines, devices, or instrum ents used to monitor or control noise, glare, emissions, smoke, hazardous gases, hazardous materials, hazar dous waste, liquids, or other material are operating pro perly and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local permits. The acquisition, installation, m aintenance, and operation of such recording instrum ents shall be at the sole expense of the applicant.

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D. A change or changes in the use permitted by a ce rtificate of occupancy shall occur only after the h older of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes. (Ord. 763 §§ 16—19, 1992; Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411. 6.)

19.30.260 Uses expressly prohibited.

A. The following uses are prohibited in the M-1 zone :

1. Drinking establishments.

2. General retail sales except as set forth under se ction 19.30.030 and as set forth under section

19.30.040 when approved under a condition use permit.

3. Motels.

4. Multiple-family dwellings.

5. Self-storage facilities — including storage of al l vehicles. (Ord. 277 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9411.7.)
(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023) Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.32 M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING ZONE

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Chapter 19.32 M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING ZONE

19.32.010 EstablishedIntent and purpose .

There is established and added to the zones heretof ore established in this title a zone to be designat ed M-2 the gGeneral mManufacturing (M-2) zZone.

The purpose of the M-2 Zone is to establish a distri ct for industrial uses whereby desirable manufacturing, warehousing, wholesaling, service industries, and a ccessory uses may be developed which by their natur e may have certain characteristics such as noise, vibrati on, heat, or glare. The general manufacturing uses must be situated away from residential, commercial, or othe r inharmonious land uses while being adjacent to ne cessary services such as roadways, utilities, and railways. The general manufacturing uses must be developed w ith performance standards, development standards, and p roper safeguards so as to promote an efficient, ord erly, and attractive environment for those uses while protect ing the surrounding uses for the welfare of the com munity. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.0.)

19.32.020 Intent and purpose.

The purpose of the M-2 general manufacturing zone is to establish a district for industrial uses whereb y desirable manufacturing, warehousing, wholesaling, service industries, and accessory uses may be devel oped which by their nature may have certain characterist ics such as noise, vibration, heat, or glare. The g eneral manufacturing uses shall be situated away from resi dential, commercial, or other inharmonious land use s while being adjacent to necessary services such as roadwa ys, utilities, and railways. The general manufacturing uses shall be developed with performance standards, developmen t standards, and proper safeguards so as to promote an efficient, orderly, and attractive environment for those uses while protecting the surrounding uses fo r the welfare of the community.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.1.)

19.32.0320 Uses permitted.

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the M-2 Zone ar e set forth in the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09. All uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter or Chapter 19.09. New uses pr oposed within an existing structure may be approved by the Director upon submittal of an application af ter the use has been reviewed and determined to be compatible and in compliance with Title 19.

B. Prior the issuance of a zone clearance, a planned d evelopment permit or modification to a planned development permit is required for the construction , conversion, exterior modification, alteration, or enlargement of any structure within the M-2 Zone, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.59, except where specified in Chapter 19.09 that a planned development permit is not required.

The following uses are permitted within the M-2 zone subject to obtaining a planned development permit in accordance sections 19.32.050 through 19.32.310:

A. Service industries. The following service indust ries are permitted:

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1. Agricultural supplies and equipment sales and ser vice;

2. Appliance and small electrical service center;

3. Automobile repair and equipment repair garages;

4. Blueprinting, copying and photo finishing facilit ies;

5. Bottling and canning plants;

6. Building materials storage and sales;

7. Contractor's service yards;

8. Equipment sales and repair;

9. Laundries, linen and towel services, cleaning and dyeing;

10. Office building;

11. Plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electron ic shops;

12. Self-storage facilities;

13. Sign fabrication;

14. Public facilities and utility service yards and t ransmission substations and microwave transmission;

15. Trucking terminals and distribution facilities;

16. Veterinarian clinic.
(Ord. 851 § 17, 1996; Ord. 692 § 3, 1989; Ord. 628 § 8, 1987; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.2.) (Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

19.32.040 Uses permitted by conditional use permit.

A. The following uses are permitted in the M-2 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the mann er provided in Chapter 19.62 of this code:

1. Amusement activities other than arcades, carnival s, circuses, skating rinks, theaters (outdoor) and accessory uses.

2. Auto salvage yards, junkyards, auto wrecking yard s.

3. [Intentionally deleted];

4. Brick and terra cotta manufacturing.

5. Buildings in excess of forty feet, excluding roof top mechanical equipment.

6. Dog kennels.

7. Drop forge manufacture.

8. Emergency shelters and transitional housing.

9. Exploration, drilling, production, and storage of oil and natural gas.

10. Fertilizer manufacture.

11. Glue manufacture.

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12. Heliports, including site sales, ancillary repair and storage.

13. Hospital or clinic for animals; provided, that su ch hospital or clinic and any treatment rooms, cages, pens, or kennels be maintained within a completely enclosed, soundproof building and that such hospital or clinic be operated in such a way as to produce no objectionable odors or noise outside its walls.

14. Jet propulsion engine testing.

15. Natural resources: development of, including nece ssary structures and appurtenances.

16. Medicinal cannabis retailer (delivery-only).

17. Race tracks.

18. Recycling facility—Large.

19. Rifle or pistol ranges.

20. Rock crushing plants.

21. Soda and compound manufacture.
(Ord. 977 § 8, 2005; Ord. 640 § 6, 1987: Ord. 537 § 4, 1983: Ord. 398 § 1 (p art), 1978: prior code § 9412.3.) (Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014; Ord. No. 1196, § 12A, 9- 14-2022; Ord. No. 2014, § 5, 11-8-2023)

19.32.045 Uses requiring conditional use permits that may be approved at the director level.

The following uses may be permitted in the General Manufacturing (M-2) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62:

19.32.0530 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development standards All uses permitt ed and land in the M-2 zone shall be developed and maintained in accordance with a planned development permit and the development standards set forth in Sections 19.32.0 460 through 19.32. 1923 0 apply to all lots and premises in the M-2 Zone .

B. All general manufacturing uses within the M-2 Zone m ust operate in accordance with the provisions of th e performance standards in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4 (part).)

19.32.040 Signs.

All signage within the M-2 Zone must comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to th e design and placement of signs.

19.32.0 650 Lot size and dimensionsMinimum parcel area .

A. Each parcel Minimum lot area in an M-2 zone shall is contain a minimum of forty thousand square feet in area .

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B. Minimum lot width on a public street is one hundred feet.

C. Minimum lot depth is two hundred feet.

D. These provisions do not apply to existing lawfully created lots or parcels having less than the requir ed minimum area or dimensions on June 14, 1978. A lawfully c reated lot or parcel having less than forty thousan d square feet may not be further divided but may be c ombined with other lots or parcels in the M-2 Zone i n accordance with the subdivision ordinance.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(A).)

19.32.070 Parcel dimension.

A. Width. Each parcel in the M-2 zone shall have a m inimum frontage of one hundred feet on a public str eet.

B. Depth. Each parcel in the M-2 zone shall have a minimum depth of two hundred feet.

C. These provisions shall not apply to any lawfully created parcel which exists on June 14, 1978, which has parcel dimensions of less than the required minimum .
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(B).)

19.32.0 860 Building height.

All buildings shall must be limited to a height of forty feet in height unless greater additional height is authorized under by the approval of a conditional useplanned development permit (Chapter 19.62) . (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(C).)

19.32.070 Building setbacks.

A. Front Yard.

1. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road must be set back a minimum of twen ty feet from the front property line or the establishe d setback from the proposed right-of-way in the are a, whichever is greater.

2. No front yard area may be used for the storage of materials, wares, or merchandise.

B. Side Yard.

1. A setback must be a minimum of twenty feet for th e side yard adjacent to the public road or future public right-of-way, whichever is greater, which mu st be landscaped with the exception of the rear ten feet of the setback, if used for parking.

2. No building setback is required on one side of th e interior property line if the opposite side provides a setback equal to the height of the building or up t o a required maximum setback of twenty-five feet unless parking and other uses require a greater set back. In any case, where a lot or a parcel abuts a residential zone, a setback equal to one and one-ha lf feet for each vertical foot of the building height must be provided, up to a required maximum setback of fifty feet. For lots and parcels adjacent to, or across the street from, a residential zone, a six-f oot screen wall must be provided and maintained on the property line.

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maximum required setback of fifty feet. For lots an d parcels adjacent to, or across the street from, a residential property, a six-foot screen wall must b e provided and maintained on the property line.

19.32.0980 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 60% of the area fo r which a planned development permit is issued and must comply with all other provisions of this code, including, without limitation, the requirements to provide landscaping, automobile parking and circulation, an d other onsite amenities. Lot area coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed sixty percent of the ne t area of the parcel. Coverage shall be is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(D).)

19.32.090 Off-street parking and loading area.

Off-street parking and loading must be in accordanc e with the requirements of Chapters 19.44 and 19.46.

19.32.100 Fences and walls.

The Director may require a six-foot-tall solid deco rative masonry wall to be provided and maintained t o screen any exterior storage or when the boundary of any industrial zone abuts or lies across a public street from a residential or lesser zone, subject to the requirem ents of Section 19.32.130 and approval by a planned development permit.

19.32.110 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the requi rements of Chapter 19.47.

19.32.120 Landscaping and outdoor design features.

Outdoor design features may be permitted and are co nsidered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping which provide an interesting compliment ary design, such as courtyards, water features, dec ks, and similar items, which may be permitted at the discre tion of the Director. Such landscaping must comply with the following standards:

A. The entire required front yard setback must be land scaped with the exception of vehicle accessways and the rear ten feet of the setback, if used for parking.

B. When the industrial development abuts a residential zone or a lesser zone or developed property, it mu st include a six-foot-wide landscaped, solid screen ar ea adjacent to that residential or lesser zone or d eveloped property line.

C. Landscaping must consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, and durability and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions. Fountains, ponds, scu lpture, and decorative screening walls are an integral part of the landscaping scheme and are permitted.

D. Landscaping Plan. Plans must be submitted for appro val by the Director and must contain the following:

1. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area;

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2. The total square footage and percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;

3. Identification of each plant in the planting area, including the common and botanical name, the number of each, and their container size;

4. The permanent watering system, including all pipe s izes, and type and size of all irrigation devices; and

E. The Director or the applicant may request the plann ing commission review any landscaping plan or fence plan as provided for in Chapter 19.59, even though not requi red by this section, and in such event, the decision of the planning commission shall replace that of the D irector.

19.32.130 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures must be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

B. In addition, no material or waste may be deposit ed in such a form or manner that allows it to be transferred by natural causes or force. Any waste w hich may cause fumes, dust or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects must be stored onl y in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es must be approved by a planned development permit.

19.32.140 Exterior storage and uses.

A. All exterior storage of wares, merchandise, crat es, pallets, racking, bottles, storage containers, or similar items must be completely screened from view from an y adjoining public street. Screening must be by mea ns of a solid masonry wall or other approved method of screening and must not be more than eight feet in height, and the design of the wall must be approved in conjunction with planned development permit review. The height of the screen wall may exceed ei ght feet if a five-foot setback from the screen wal l is provided for each one foot of additional screen wal l height up to a maximum of twelve feet.

B. Manufacturing or assembling on the exterior of a ny property in the M-2 Zone is prohibited except as permitted by an approved conditional use permit.

19.32.150 Utilities.

All utilities must be placed underground in accorda nce with the requirements of Chapter 13.08.

19.32.160 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipm ent, including standby generators and satellite dis h antennas, must be screened by landscaping, fencing, or a combination of both. All rooftop equipment mu st be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened from view. All screening wi ll be reviewed and may be approved by the Director.

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19.32.170 Accessibility improvements.

Adequate ramps and equipment must be provided to ac commodate the use of the facility by disabled persons, which must include but not be limited to a ccess ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.

19.32.100 Building setbacks.

A. Front Yard.

1. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road shall be set back not less than tw enty feet from the front property line, or the establish ed setback from the proposed right-of-way in the area, whichever is greater.

2. No front yard area shall be used for storage of m aterials, wares, or merchandise.

B. Side Yard.

1. A setback shall be twenty feet for the side yard adjacent to the public road or future public right-of- way, whichever is greater, which shall be landscape d except the rear feet may be used for parking.

2. No building setback shall be required on one side of the interior parcel's property line with the opposite side providing a setback equal to the heig ht of the building or up to a yard of twenty-five f eet unless parking and other uses require a greater set back. In any case, where a parcel abuts a residenti al zone, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of the building height shall be provided, but in no case shall the setback exceed f ifty feet, and provide a six-foot screen wall insta lled on the property line and maintained.

C. Rear Yard. No rear yard shall be required except where adjacent to a public right-of-way in which c ase a setback of twenty feet shall be maintained, or when adjacent to or across a street from a residential property, a setback equal to one and one-half feet for each vertical foot of building height shall be provided, but in no case shall the setback exceed fifty feet, and a six-foot screen wall be provided and maintai ned on the property line.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(E).)

19.32.1 180 Nonconversion.

No structure originally constructed for single-fami ly residential use shall be converted to any M-2 use . (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(F).)

19.32.120 Sign.

The sign area for the M-2 zone shall be in accordanc e with Title 17. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(G).)

19.32.130 Landscaping areas.

Landscaping and all other ground space treatment sh all be provided upon ten percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall be provided with a perm anent watering system; landscaping provided adjacen t to parking and maneuvering area shall be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. The landscaping area sha ll be maintained in an orderly, healthy manner, or replac ed. Landscaping shall be considered actual planting areas of

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lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants . Such landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

A. The entire required front yard setback shall be landscaped with the exception of vehicle accessways and the rear ten feet of the setback may be used fo r parking.

B. When the industrial development either rears on or sides on a residential zone or a lesser zone or developed property, it shall include a six-foot wid e landscaped, solid screen area adjacent to that residential or lesser zone or developed property li ne.

C. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of tr ees, shrubs and groundcover with careful considerat ion given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibili ty to disease and pests, durability and adaptabilit y to disease and pests, durability and adaptability to e xisting soil and climatic conditions. Fountains, po nds, sculpture and decorative screening walls as an inte gral part of the landscaping scheme are permitted.

1. The planning director or the applicant may reques t the planning commission to review any landscaping plan or fence plan as provided for unde r Sections 19.32.240 through 19.32.310, even though not required by this section and in such eve nt, the decision of the planning commission shall replace that of the planning director.

2. The approval provided for in this section may be conditioned so as to ensure compliance with the purpose and provisions of this part with the plan i ncluding the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage and percentage of the n et developed site devoted to landscaping; c. Identification of each plant, common and botanic al name, at the planting area; the number of each and their container size;
d. Permanent watering system, including all pipe si zes, and type and size of all sprinkler heads;
e. Specification sheet indicating the soil preparat ion and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(H).)

19.32.140 Fences and walls.

The planning director may require a six-foot, excep t as stated under Section 19.32.190, solid decorative masonry wall be provided and maintained to screen a ny exterior storage when a change of use is request ed or when the boundary of any industrial zone abuts or l ies across a public way from a residential or lesse r zone subject to review and approval by the planning commission.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(I).)

19.32.150 Utilities.

All utilities shall be placed underground in accord ance with the underground utilities ordinance codif ied in Chapter 13.08.
(Ord. 398 § l (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(J).)

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19.32.160 Off-street parking and loading area.

Off-street parking and loading shall be in accordan ce with the parking and loading provisions and stan dards set forth under the parking and loading chapter of this title (Chapters 19.44 and 19.46). (Ord. 588 § 7, 1985: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4( K).)

19.32.180 Refuse and recycling containment.

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall be provided i n accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapt er

19.50 and the following standards:

B. In addition, no material or waste shall be depos ited in such a form or manner that it may be transferred by natural causes or force, and waste w hich may cause fumes, dust or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored on ly in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall be as set forth in the planned development permit and approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 791 § 11, 1993: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(M ).)

19.32.190 Exterior storage and uses.

A. All exterior storage shall be completely screene d from view from any adjoining public right-of-way or residential property. Screening shall be by means o f a solid wood, metal or masonry wall, not more tha n eight feet in height, the design of the wall must b e presented to the planning department for approval . The height of the storage area may exceed eight feet if a five-foot setback from the screen wall is provid ed for each one foot of additional storage height up to a maximum of twelve feet.

B. There shall not be permitted any manufacturing o r assembling permitted on the exterior in the M-2 zo ne except as permitted under a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(N).)

19.32.200 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the proce dures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(O).)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 16, 1-11-2023)

19.32.210 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All mechanical and electrical equipment and satelli te dish antennas shall be screened by landscaping o r fence or combination with the design approved by the dire ctor of planning and community development, and all rooftop

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equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parape t wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planning and community development or his designate d representative and be completely screened from vi ew at ground level.
(Ord. 821 § 8, 1994: Ord. 593 § 18, 1985: Ord. 590 § 18, 1985: Ord. 398 § 1 ( part, 1978: prior code § 9412.4(P).)

19.32.220 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the M-2 general manufacturing zone s hall operate in accordance with the provisions of t he performance standards contained in chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 763 § 20, 1992; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(Q ).)

19.32.230 Ramping and equipment for handicapped.

Adequate ramps and equipment shall be provided to a ccommodate the use of the facility by the handicapped, which shall include but not be limited to access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, et c. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.4(R).)

19.32.240 Planned development permit—Application submission.

The applicant shall submit to the planning commissi on an application for a planned development permit together with a list of all property owners taken f rom the last equalized rolls within a three hundred foot radius of the property and other such information shown on th e application form. Residential projects which do n ot require a public hearing need not provide the ownership lis t of property owners. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(A).)

19.32.250 Planned development permit—Filing of application.

Applications for a planned development permit shall be filed with the planning departmentwith a legal description of the parcel and authorization of the property owner for the filing of the application an d a development plan consisting of the following:

A. A scaled drawing showing all property lines, com putations for open space; B. Existing and proposed building locations, parkin g areas, vehicular access, outdoor storage areas, recreation areas, walls, landscaped areas and plant ing screens, all adequately dimensioned, to determine compliance with the provisions of this zo ne; C. General elevations or perspective drawings of al l proposed buildings, walls and structures, and sam ples of colors and materials;
D. The plot plan shall show the topography of the l ot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topographic features located within one hundred fee t of all lot lines and any additional data which ma y be required by the commission to determine complian ce with the provisions of this zone. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(B).)

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19.32.260 Planned development permit—Construction sequence.

Each planned development permit shall include the s ubmittal of a construction sequence for the land covered by the permit showing the order in which pa rticular structures will be constructed, and, upon approval of the sequence, the applicant shall not deviate witho ut written approval by the planning director. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(C).)

19.32.270 Planned development permit—Meeting of development advisory committee.

Prior to consideration of the plot plan by the plan ning commission, a development advisory committee meeting will be held, with notice being given to th e applicant wherein the staff recommendation will b e reviewed.

The applicant will also receive a notice of the pla nning commission meeting including staff recommenda tion. (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(D).)

19.32.280 Planned development permit—Public hearing.

A. When a completed application for a planned devel opment permit is accepted by the community development department, a public hearing before the planning commission will be set following the development advisory committee meeting and complian ce with the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. Notice of the public hearing will be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84.

C. At the public hearing, the planning commission w ill consider all aspects of the planned development permit requested as provided for under this code. In addit ion, the planning commission will consider the necessary findings under Section 19.32.290.
(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(E).)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(S), 5-25-2018)

19.32.290 Planned development permit—Required findings.

The planning commission consideration, and/or city council in considering a request for a planned development permit, shall consider and determine th at the following can be made or that the project ma y be conditioned to insure consistency with the required finding prior to approval of the request:

A. The project will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; B. The project has been designed to be compatible w ith the various uses and zones within the area it i s proposed to be located;
C. The developer has demonstrated that his project includes various amenities to meet the general intent of the ordinance by taking advantage of modern site planning techniques; D. That the project is necessary to make reasonable use of the property; E. The permit includes conditions which in the opin ion of the commission and/or city council are impos ed to insure compatibility and/or to mitigate any adve rse conditions involved with the use or intensity o f development, both public and private;
F. That the project will provide an environment of stable, desirable character with adequate open spac e, light, air, pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

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(Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(F).)

19.32.300 Planned development permit—Planning commission action.

A. The planning commission in considering an applic ation for a planned development permit may approve the request subject to conditions or may approve the ap plication as submitted. The commission shall deny t he application if appropriate findings cannot be made in support of the request.

B. Upon obtaining approval, the applicant has twelv e months in which to initiate the construction. Dur ing the period of construction, the project must be diligen tly pursued. If for some reason the applicant is un able to proceed with construction during the twelve months following the date of approval by the planning commission and if an extension is not granted, then the permit will automatically expire. If there hav e been no changes in the proposed plot plan or adjacent ar eas, the planning director may grant additional twelve- month extensions to allow for the initiation of con struction. The action of the planning director in a pproving or denying a time extension may be appealed to the planning commission.

C. Any permit hereintofore or hereafter granted may be revoked by the planning commission or city coun cil after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any of the following causes:

1. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

2. That the property subject to the permit, or any p ortion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was granted has not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months or has ceased to exist, or has been abandone d;

4. That the use for which the permit was granted has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the publ ic health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

D. After revocation of a permit, the property affec ted thereby shall be subject to the regulations of the applicable zone classification.

E. The failure of the planning commission or city c ouncil to revoke a permit whenever due cause exists or occurs does not constitute a waiver of such right w ith respect to any subsequent cause for revocation. (Ord. 856 § 16, 1996; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(G ).)

19.32.310 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, den ying or conditionally approving an application for a planne d development permit shall be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date o f the planning commission's decision, unless an eff ective timely and complete appeal is filed or a city counc il review is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of t he following requirements:

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

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3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any othe r provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning comm ission decision relating to a planned development permit ( "order of review").

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the planned developme nt permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 856 § 17, 1996: Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.5(H ).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(T), 5-25-2018)

19.32.320 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for any use of land or new buildings permitted in Secti on

19.32.030. The building department may issue the certific ate after the planning commission approval and completion of the new buildings. A change in the us e in an existing building may be approved by the pl anning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy sh all be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed industrial operatio n in sufficient detail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use;

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2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution and treatment and handling of hazardous gases, liquids or other mater ial;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and d isposal of sewage, industrial wastes, and hazardous wastes;

4. Description of any fuel proposed to be used, incl uding engineering plans for the control of any smok e which may be generated;

5. Plans or reports describing the proposed storage of hazardous materials and containment of hazardous wastes;

6. Additional data which may be required by the depa rtment of planning and community development to ascertain conformance with the requirement of this zone.

C. Whenever appropriate and reasonable, and as a co ntinued condition of occupancy, the Department of planning and Community Development may require the installation, maintenance, and operation by the applicant of continuous recording instruments which will ensure that any machines, devices, or instrum ents used to monitor or control noise, glare, emissions, smoke, hazardous gases, hazardous materials, hazar dous waste, liquids, or other material are operating pro perly and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local law and permits. The acquisition, install ation, maintenance, and operation of such re-cordin g instruments shall be at the sole expense of the app licant.

D. A change or changes in the use permitted by a ce rtificate of occupancy shall occur only after the h older of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes. (Ord. 763 §§ 21—24, 1992; Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412. 6.)

19.32. 325190 Medicinal cannabis retailer (delivery only).

A. A conditional use permit issued pursuant to Chap ter 19.62 for a non-storefront, delivery only medicinal cannabis retailer must include, as conditions of ap proval, the operational standards set forth in this section. iIn addition, the conditional use permit must incorpo rate by reference an operations plan approved by th e police chief, that implements not only the operatio ns standards set forth in this section, but such ad ditional conditions that the police chief finds reasonably n ecessary to implement the purpose of this title whe n considering the location and size of the proposed n on-storefront, delivery only medicinal cannabis ret ailer.

B. Operations standards.

1. To operate, non-storefront, delivery only medicin al cannabis retailer must obtain and maintain both licensure from the California Department of Consume r Affairs and a city business license.

2. It is unlawful for alcohol or tobacco to be sold.

3. It is unlawful for cannabis or cannabis products to be publicly visible from the exterior of the property.

4. Each cannabis dispensary must provide the city ma nager, or designee, with the name and telephone number of an on-site employee or owner to whom emer gency notice can be provided. The telephone number provided must be capable of accepting record ed voice messages in the event the contact person does not answer.

5. Uniformed security personnel must be employed to monitor all entrances and exits during all hours of operation. Every security guard employed by or prov ided by the dispensary must be currently licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigat ive Services and in possession of a valid "guard ca rd." The number of such security personnel must be set f orth in the operations plan.

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6. Odor control devices and techniques must be incor porated to ensure that odors from cannabis and cannabis products are not detectable outside of the building or in any tenant space or area adjacent t o the building.

7. All law enforcement personnel seeking admission t o the premises for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the standards and regulations of th is Code must be given unrestricted access to all areas of the premises at all times during hours of operation. Consent to such unrestricted access must be acknowledged by the permittee and included withi n the operations plan.

8. The premises must have a professionally installed , maintained, and monitored alarm system as approved through the operations plan.

9. All food products, food storage facilities, food- related utensils, equipment , and materials must be approved, used, managed , and handled in accordance with the provisions of t he California Retail Food Code (Health and Safety Code Section 113700, et seq.). A ll food products must be protected from contamination at all times, and all food handlers m ust be clean, in good health, and free from communicable diseases. The Ventura County Departmen t of Public Health may inspect the dispensary at any time during business hours to ensure complia nce with state and local laws.

10. No delivery driver may carry more than two hundre d dollars in cash while engaged in the service of delivering cannabis or cannabis products.
(Ord. No. 2014, § 6, 11-8-2023)

19.32.200 Special events.

Special event permits are required to authorize the short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or outdoors in accordance with the requi rements of Chapter 19.63.

19.32.330 Uses expressly prohibited.

A. The following uses are expressly prohibited in t he M-2 zone:

1. Drinking establishments.

2. General retail sales except as set forth under Se ction 19.32.030(E)(4) and Section 19.32.040 when approved under a conditional use permit.

3. Motels.

4. Multiple-family dwellings.

5. Restaurants.

6. Single-family dwelling except as provided in Sect ion 19.32.030(C) and (E)(3). (Ord. 398 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9412.7.)
(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

Title 19 - ZONING
III. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 19.40 BUILDING HEIGHTS

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Chapter 19.40 BUILDING HEIGHTS

19.40.010 Projections above building height limits.

Roof structures for the housing of elevators and re quired stairways may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed when approved by the director of planning and community development. No penthouse or roof structure or any other space above the height limit shall be allowed or may be used to provide additio nal living or floor space areas. The action of the director of pl anning and community development is appealable to t he planning commission.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9503(A).)

19.40.020 Mechanical and electrical equipment.

All mechanical equipment or electrical equipment sh all be completely screened behind a parapet struct ure or be completely restricted from all view from the ground level. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9503(B).)

Title 19 - ZONING
III. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 19.44 OFF-STREET PARKING

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Chapter 19.44 OFF-STREET PARKING 1

19.44.010 Purpose.

The purposes of this chapter include:

A. To establish parking standards to effectively re gulate the design of parking facilities including t he requirement of providing the necessary number of pa rking spaces for various land uses.

B. To assure that an adequate number of spaces
is are available to accommodate the anticipated demand
and to lessen traffic congestion and adverse impact s on surrounding properties.

C. To maximize compatibility between adjoining uses .

D. To promote vehicular and pedestrian safety.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.020 General provisions.

A. The off-street parking requirements of this chap ter apply at the time of the construction, alteration, intensification, change in use or occupant load, or change in form of ownership of a building or use. As used in this chapter, "change in form of ownership" mean s conversion of all or a portion of a project to condominiums, community apartments, stock cooperati ves , or other similar forms of ownership.

B. Off-street parking must be maintained in connect ion with any existing building or use so long as th e building or use remains unless an equivalent substitute numb er of such spaces are provided and thereafter maintained in conformance to the requirements of th is chapter.

C. Where off-street parking space in connection wit h a building or use does not conform to the require ments of this chapter, then the building or structure may no t be altered, extended, expanded, nor may its form of ownership be changed, unless the current parking re quirements of this chapter are satisfied. Any such non- conforming use that is discontinued for one year ma y not reestablish unless the use complies with the provisions of this chapter.

D. A parking space is an area for the parking of a motor vehicle plus such additional areas as require d to provide for safe ingress to and egress from the space.

1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1054, § 2, adopted May 12, 2010, rep ealed the former Ch. 19.44, §§ 19.44.010—

19.44.280. Section 3(Att. No. 1) of said ordinance enacted a new Ch. 19.44 as set out herein. The former Ch.

19.44 pertained to similar subject matter and derived f rom Code §§ 9506—9509; Ord. 288(part), adopted 1975; Ord. 382, § 1, adopted 1978; Ord. 384, §§ 1(part), 2(part), adopted 1978; Ord. 460, §§ 1—4, adopted 1980; Ord. 491, §§ 4, 5, adopted 1981; Ord. 536, § 1, adopted 1982; Or d. 539, § 2, adopted 1982; Ord. 567, § 2, adopted 1984; Ord. 588, § 8, adopted 1985; Ord. 635, §§ 1—4, adop ted 1987; Ord. 638, § 1, adopted 1987; Ord. 660, § 6, adopted 1988; Ord. 707, § 1(part), adopted 1990; Ord. 721, § 1, adopted 1990; Ord. 766, §§ 2, 3, adopted 1992; Ord. 773, § 13, adopted 1993; Ord. 804, §§ 1— 4, adopted 1994; Ord. 808, § 1, adopted 1994; Ord. 833, § 2, adopted 1995; Ord. 853, § 1, adopted 1996; Ord. 898, § 2, adopted 1998; Ord. 977, § 9, adopted 2005; Ord. 996, § 2, adopted 2006.

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E. The area set aside to meet the parking requireme nts of this chapter must be usable and must have permanent access.

F. Where multiple uses are provided, the required p arking must satisfy the individual and cumulative n eeds of that complex and provide the minimum number of park ing spaces necessary to serve the various uses exce pt as otherwise provided for mixed-use developments. I f the parking area is reserved or restricted to a particular use, such reservation or restriction mus t be strictly limited to a period of time and not t o a particular use. Any such limitation requires the ci ty's prior written approval and must remain in forc e as long as deemed necessary by the city to meet the require ments of this chapter.

G. Uses that include service vehicles must provide parking spaces above the minimum number of spaces required by this chapter. This is to ensure that ad equate space for the employees and customers will b e maintained on-site.

H. Required off-street parking spaces and parking a reas may be used only for parking operable vehicles of residents, employers, employees, customers, and vis itors as appropriate to the allowed uses of the applicable zone.

I. All off-street parking spaces and aisles must be kept clear of any temporary or permanent obstructi ons.

J. All parking facilities must comply with applicab le accessibility requirements.

K. As used in this chapter, “enclosed parking spac es” are parking spaces within a garage.

L. Where it can be demonstrated through a parking s tudy, shared parking analysis, or transportation de mand management plan that the required number of spaces exceeds the reasonably anticipated parking demand, a reduction in the number of required off-street park ing spaces, or alternative means of compliance, sub ject to conditions that ensure adequate on-site parking, ci rculation, and neighborhood compatibility, may be approved.

M. Where the type or intensity of use may create hi gher parking turnover or queuing, the city may requ ire a parking and circulation analysis to demonstrate tha t vehicle queues can be accommodated on-site withou t impacting internal circulation or the public right- of-way. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.025 Computation of parking requirements.

A. The floor area calculation will be based on the gross floor area of the building or use except wher e otherwise provided.

B. Corridors, lobbies, conference rooms, stairways, restrooms, elevator and mechanical shafts, and unmanned electrical or mechanical rooms will be excluded fro m the square footage when computing floor area for parking purposes.

C. The floor area includes exterior walls but exclu des exterior areas.

D. Employee only kitchens, lunchrooms, exercise roo ms, and locker rooms will be excluded from the squa re footage when computing floor area for parking purpo ses.

E. Any fractional spaces over fifty percent will be construed as one full space.

F. In any place of public assembly utilizing benche s, pews, or other non-individualized seating struct ure, each eighteen-inch section of such structure will be con strued as one seat.

G. A building or portion of a building devoted to o ff-street parking will have no off-street parking requirements.

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H. In the case of mixed uses in a building or on a lot, the total requirements for off-street parking facilities will be the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately , unless a shared parking analysis is approved in accordance with this chapter . Off-street parking facilities for one use will not be considered as providing required parking facilities for any other use except as specified in this chapter for common facilities , or joint uses , or shared parking .

I. Projects or uses within one-half a mile of the C amarillo Metrolink station are subject to the requi rements of California Government Code section 65863.2 as may be ame nded from time to time. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2007, § 8D, 4 -12-2023; Ord. No. 2018, § 4(Exh. A), 2-14-2024; Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

19.44.030 Residential uses.

Parking for residential uses must be provided in ac cordance with Table 19.44.030:

Table 19.44.030 Parking Spaces Required for Residential Uses Residential Use Required Number of Spaces

1. Single-Family Residence Two (2) enclosed spaces, plus one (1) open or enclosed space for the parking of a recreational vehicle.

2. Multifamily Residential
(apartments)
Required spaces must be enclosed, unless specifical ly modified in accordance with Chapter 19.16 as follows:
one (1) space for each studio unit, one-and-one-half (1.5) spaces for each one (1) bedroom unit, two (2) spaces for each two (2) bedroom unit, two- and-a-half (2.5) spaces for each three (3), or three (3) spaces for each four (4) bedroom unit; plus, two (2) open guest space s for every five (5) units; plus, one (1) space for the parking of a recr eational vehicle for every five(5) units.

3. Townhouse, Condominium, or
Other Multifamily Ownership
Project with three (3) bedrooms or
fewer, (optional bonus rooms,
bedrooms, offices, or similar
rooms, are to be classified as
bedrooms for the purpose of
calculating required parking)
Two (2) enclosed spaces per unit, plus one (1) space for the parking of a recreational vehicle for every five (5) units, plus, two (2) open guest spaces for every five (5) units where parking is pro vided in front of garages or a dedicated parking stall is provided on site for each unit, or three (3) open guest spaces for every five (5) units where parking is not provided in front of garages, or a dedicated parkin g stall is not provided on site for each unit.

4. Townhouse, Condominium, or
Other Multifamily Ownership
Project with four (4) bedrooms or
more, (optional bonus rooms,
bedrooms, offices, or similar
rooms, are to be classified as
bedrooms for the purpose of
calculating required parking)
Two (2) enclosed spaces per unit, plus one (1) space for the parking of a recreational vehicle for every five (5) units, plus, two (2) open parking spaces in front of garages, or as dedicated parking stalls on site for each unit, and three (3) open guest spaces for every five (5) units.

5. Accessory Dwelling Unit The required number of s paces is as set forth in Section 19.56.060.

6. Fraternity or Sorority Houses One (1) space for e ach room, or for each 100 square feet of dormitory area, which will be considered equivalent to a gues t room.

7. Senior Housing In senior housing, public housing , or federally-assisted housing for elderly persons, seventy-five hundredths space for each uni t. The developer

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must record a covenant approved by the Ccity that runs with the land, and provides that if the use is changed to any use other than an elderly housing project, then the development must comply w ith the applicable provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 1102, § 3, 1- 28-2015; Ord. No. 1110, § 3, 6-24-2015; Ord. No. 1119, § 6, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, 4-12-2017; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, 4 -26-2017; Ord. No. 1158, § 3, 10-24-2018)

19.44.035. Recreational and oversized vehicles.

A. Recreational Vehicles. A recreational vehicle, b oat, or a boat trailer may be parked in a residenti al zone only as follows:

1. In a recreational vehicle storage area approved a s part of a Rresidential Pplanned Ddevelopment
permit or as part of a Cconditional Uuse Ppermit for a multi-family residential development, o r in any enclosed structure that conforms to the zoning requ irements of the particular zone where it is located ,; or

2. Outside of a structure in the side yard or rear y ard area of a residential zoned lot provided that:
a. The recreational vehicle, boat or boat trailer i s parked on a surface of concrete, brick, brick pavers, asphalt, gravel , or crushed rock. All such surfaces and the design are subject to the review and approval by the dDirector. The design must provide adequate vehicle s upport together with dust, weed , and erosion control for the drive, parking area , and area underneath the recreational vehicle.
b. The recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer, except for motorized recreational vehicles customarily used for ordinary transportation purpos es , may not obstruct the access to parking in the garage or carport area required under Table 19.44. 030. c. In the event the side or rear yard is not access ible or is insufficient in size to accommodate a recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer, it may be parked in the front setback area. A corner lot will be determined to have reasonable access to the rear yard unless a grade difference of three feet or more exists. The existence of a fence or wa ll separating the front yard from the side yard will not be determined to prevent reasonable access .
d. Parking in a structure is not possible due to si ze of the recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer.

3. The body of the recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer must be at least thirteen feet fro m the face of any curb and parked generally perpendicular to the front curb.

4. No part of the recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer may extend over the public sidewal k or public right-of-way.

5. Parking is permitted only for storage purposes an d a recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer may not be:
a. Used for dwelling purposes except for limited ov ernight sleeping for a maximum of fourteen days in any twelve-month period;
b. Permanently connected to sewer lines, water line s
, or electricity; the recreational vehicle may be
connected to electricity temporarily for charging b atteries and other purposes;

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c. Used for storage of goods, materials, or equipme nt other than those items considered to be part of the recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer or essential for its immediate use.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer may be parked no more than forty-eight hours on the drivew ay for loading or unloading purposes provided that it does not overhang the public right-of-way.

7. A recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer must be owned or rented by the res ident or guest of the resident on whose property the recreational vehicle or boat trailer is parked or stored.

8. A recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer that is stored for a period of sev enty-two hours or more may not obstruct the line of sight from any adjoini ng property owner needed to obtain access to a public right-of-way. Upon a determination by the ci ty that a potential safety hazard exists, the recreational vehicle, boat , or boat trailer may be required to be relocated or removed from the site.

9. Where multiple recreational vehicles are stored o n the site, each recreational vehicle must conform to the above requirements of this subsection (A).

B. Oversized Vehicles. No person may stop, stand , or park an oversized vehicle on any lot or parcel in a residential zone unless it is necessary to carry ou t work or service that requires the presence of such a vehicle on the lot or parcel. For the purpose of th is section an "oversized vehicle" is defined as a v ehicle used for commercial purposes containing three or more ax les. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.040 Electric vehicle charging.

A. Electric vehicle capable, electric vehicle ready, a nd electric vehicle supply equipment spaces must be provided in accordance with the currently adopted Building C ode, Green Building Standards Code, and any local amendments thereto.

B. Required electric vehicle spaces may count toward t he minimum number of off-street parking spaces requ ired by this chapter, provided that they meet all dimens ional and access standards herein.

C. Location and design of electric vehicle charging eq uipment must not obstruct required pedestrian paths of travel, accessible routes, or required parking stal l clearances.

19.44.050 Educational and day care uses.

Parking for educational and day care uses must be p rovided in accordance with Table 19.44.050:

Table 19.44.050 Parking Spaces Required for Educational Uses Educational Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Elementary Schools One and a half spaces for eac h classroom.

2. Junior High Middle Schools One space for each employee; plus, one additional s pace for each 25 students the school is designed or approved to acco mmodate.

3. Senior High Schools One space for each employee; plus, one additional space for each eight students the school is designed or approved to acco mmodate.

4. Colleges or University One space for each employ ee; plus, one additional space for each five students the school is designed or approved to acco mmodate.

5. Business, Professional, or Trade
Schools
One space for each employee; plus, one additional s pace for each three students the school is designed or approved to acco mmodate.

6. Children's Art, Music, Dancing,
or Similar Schools
One space for each employee; plus, one additional s pace for each five students or one space for each 300 square feet of gros s floor space, whichever is greater.

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7. Children's Day Care Nurseries One space for each employee, plus one additional space for each five children for the first 100 enrolled, then one parking space for each 20 children in excess of 100 that the facility is licensed to accommodate.

Spaces provided in a drop-off/pick-up area may cont ribute towards satisfying the on-site parking requirements.

8. Libraries One space for each 250 square feet, plus parking for other uses including assembly rooms and food uses in accordance with Sec tion 19.44.060.

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 1171, § 3K, 3 -25-2020)

19.44.060 Recreational uses.

Parking for recreational uses must be provided in a ccordance with Table 19.44.060.

Table 19.44.060 Parking Spaces Required for Recreational Uses Recreational Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Auditoriums One space for each three fixed seats or 40 square feet of assembly area not devoted to permanent seating, whichever is grea ter.

2. Billiard Parlors and Pool Rooms Three spaces for each billiard or pool table.

3. Bowling Alleys Three parking spaces for each all ey.

4. Community Center One space for every 40 square fee t of assembly area.

5. Dance Studios One space for every 40 square feet o f the dance floor.

6. Golf Courses—Miniature Golf One space for each g olf hole.

7. Golf Courses—Private Five spaces for each golf h ole in addition to parking for all uses as specified by this chapter.

8. Golf Courses—Public Eight spaces for each golf h ole in addition to parking specified under this chapter for each component use.

9. Golf Driving Ranges One space for each golf hole or driving tee.

10. Gun Clubs One space for each three members there of.

11. Gymnasium One space for each employee plus one a dditional space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area devoted to recreati onal pursuits; plus, parking based on any individual uses.

12. Health Clubs a. One space for every 40 square feet of open floor area devoted to group exercise activities.
b. One space for every 250 square feet of exercise equ ipment area. c. Additional uses require parking consistent with this chapter.

13. Martial Arts Studios One space for every 100 square feet of group assembly area.

14. Other Public Assembly One space for each three f ixed seats or 40 square feet of assembly area not devoted to permanent seating, whichever is grea ter.

15. Parks—Neighborhood Four spaces per acre which ma y be satisfied by the adjacent local neighborhood or collector street if on-street parki ng is permitted.

16. Parks—Community Four spaces per acre. Additional parking must also be provided for ancillary uses in accordance with this chapter.

17. Picnic Shelters One space per four seats.

18. Racquetball Courts a. One space for every 40 squar e feet of open floor area devoted to group exercise activities.
b. One space for every 250 square feet of exercise equ ipment area. c. Three spaces for each racquetball court.

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19. Skating Rinks a. One parking space for each 100 squ are feet of rink floor area. b. One parking space for each three fixed seats or for each 45 square feet of floor area available for assembly where there ar e no fixed seats.

20. Skateboard Park a. One space for each 250 square fe et of floor area. b. One space for each 500 hundred square feet of skate boarding area.

21. Sports Fields—Softball,
Baseball, Soccer, Football, or
Similar Fields
a. Practice fields: 15 spaces for each field.
b. Competitive fields: 40 spaces for each field.

22. Stables—Boarding or Riding One parking space for each stall retained for rental purposes on the sit e; plus, one parking space for each employee.

23. Stadiums, Sports Arenas One space for each three fixed seats or 40 square feet of assembly area not devoted to permanent seating, whichever is grea ter.

24. Swimming Pools One space for every 250 square feet of pool, deck, and recreational area; plus, one space for each employee.

25. Tennis Clubs a. Two spaces for each tennis court . b. One space for each 250 square feet of floor area ex cluding restrooms, locker rooms, and mechanical rooms.
c. One space for each three fixed seats and/or 40 squ are feet of assembly area (excluding the court) when a tournament court is provided, whichever is greater.

26. Tennis Courts Three spaces per court.

27. Theaters One space for every four fixed seats an d one space for every 100 square feet of assembly area not devoted to permanent seat ing. Off-site parking may be considered towards satisfying this requireme nt, if a conjunctional parking agreement is provided, and where it can be shown that parking demand conflicts would not exist between uses.

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.070 Office uses.

Parking for office uses must be provided in accorda nce with Table 19.44.070:

Table 19.44.070 Parking Spaces Required for Office Uses Office Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Banks and Financial Institutions One space per 250 square feet.

2. Data
Processing/Telemarketing/Medical
Claims
Six spaces per 1,000 square feet.

3. Governmental Offices To be established based on parking study for the proposed use if not covered by the categories in this table.

4. Medical and Dental Offices One space per 200 square feet.

5. Other Medical Related Facilities One space per 200 square feet.

6. Professional Offices, General
Business Offices
One space per 250 square feet.

7. Advanced Technology and Life
Science R&D
One space per 500 square feet, so long as an employee uses both and office and a lab but not simultaneously.

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(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2007, § 8A, 4 -12-2023)

19.44.080 Commercial uses.

Parking for commercial uses must be provided in acc ordance with Table 19.44.080:

Table 19.44.080 Parking Spaces Required for Commercial U ses Commercial Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Auto, Boat, Trailer, or Truck
Sales or Rentals
One space for each 1,000 square feet of gross land area devoted to such use, exclusive of building areas which will be comp uted as one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

2. Car Wash—Automatic One space for each employee o n the largest shift; plus, 50 square feet of stacking space (need not be marked) for each auto t he facility is capable of washing in one hour of constant operation.

3. Car Wash—Self Service Two spaces for each washin g area.

4. Furniture, Carpet, and
Appliance Stores
One space for each 500 square feet of floor area.

5. Garages—Automobile Repair a. One space for each 250 square feet of retail or office area with a minimum of two spaces provided.
b. Three spaces for each service or repair bay prov ided or area available for a service bay.
c. If rental trucks or trailers are maintained, one space for each rental unit.

6. General Retail One space per 250 square feet.

7. Hotels with Conference Center One space for each guest room plus one space for each two employees on the major shift.

Parking for the conference center, office areas, re staurants, and other uses will be based on a parking study prepared for the subject property including an analysis of shared parking.

8. Lumber Yards One space for each 1,000 square feet of gross land area devoted to such use, exclusive of building areas which must be comp uted as one space for each 300 square feet of floor area.

9. Mortuaries, funeral homes One space for every 45 s quare feet of floor area or assembly area; plus, one space for each vehicle owned by such establishm ent.

10. Motels and Hotels One space for each guest room plus one space for each two employees on the major shift. Additional parking must be prov ided for ancillary uses in accordance with this chapter.

11. Restaurants, bars and taverns ,
and tasting areas within alcoholic
beverage manufacturing facilities
a. One parking space for each three fixed seats or for each 45 square feet available for seating, whichever is greater.
b. One parking space for each 100 square feet of noncu stomer area including storage areas and utility space.
c. In no event may less than ten parking spaces be provided regardless of the number of fixed seats, dining area, noncommerci al area, or number of employees.

12. Restaurants, in-line in
shopping centers of 55,000 square
feet or more
a. Restaurants in
-line that occupy up to 15% of the floor area of the r etail center, excluding free-standing restaurants, must p rovide a minimum of one parking space for each 250 square feet of gross f loor area. b. All freestanding restaurants and any in-line res taurant occupying in

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excess of 15% of the total floor area of the center must provide parking in accordance with subsection 11 of Table 19.44.080.

13. Retail—Outlet Centers or
Discount Superstores
One space per 200 square feet.

14. Retail Nurseries One space for each 1,000 feet of gr oss land area devoted to such use, exclusive of building areas which will be computed as one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

15. Service Stations a. One space for each 250 square f eet of retail or office area with a minimum of two spaces provided.
b. Three spaces for each service or repair bay prov ided. c. If rental trucks or trailers are maintained, one space for each rental unit.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the planning commiss ion or city council may increase the number of park ing spaces required under this section for commercial u ses in order to provide adequate off-street parking if such additional parking is deemed necessary to mitigate potential parking demand. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.090 Industrial uses.

A. Parking for industrial uses must be provided in accordance with Table 19.44.090:

Table 19.44.090 Parking Spaces Required for Industrial Us es Industrial Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Light Industrial One space per 500 square feet.

2. General Industrial One space per 500 square feet.

3. Data
Processing/Telemarketing/Call
Centers/Medical Claims
Six spaces per 1,000 square feet.

4. Medical Related Facilities One space per 200 square feet.

5. Professional Offices, General
Business Offices
One space per 250 square feet.

6. Auto Wrecking or Dismantling
or Salvage Facilities
One space for each 2000 square feet of gross lot area utilized or designed for a wrecking or dismantling or salvaging process excluding the required parking area.

7. Transportation and Trucking
Terminals
One parking space for each 500 square feet of warehou se, shop, or loading area; plus, one additional space for each t ruck-trailer dispatched from the terminals; plus, one truck space for each truck normally found or maintained on the premises.

8. Mini-Warehouses One space per 500 square feet of wh ich the spaces may be used for the storage of boats, trailers , and other recreational vehicles except that a minimum of five spaces must remain available for cu stomer parking. No exterior storage of materials is allowed in the out door parking spaces.

9. Warehouse Uses One space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area if a determination is made as part of an Iindustrial Pplanned Ddevelopment Ppermit that the use is designed solely as a warehouse use and will not convert to a manufacturing, office , or other use. In such a situation, a covenant will be required to be recorded against the property indica ting that the use is

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limited to warehousing only unless additional parki ng is provided to satisfy the provisions of this chapter for a change in use.

10. Advanced Technology and Life
Science R&D
One space per 500 square feet, so long as an employee uses both an d
office and a lab but not simultaneously.

B. Industrial parks, light industrial
, and general industrial may devote up to twenty per cent of the floor space for the use as office in support of the primary act ivity and provide one parking space for every five hundred square feet of gross floor area. Any area above the twenty percent factor used for office purposes mus t provide one parking space per two hundred fifty squ are feet of floor area, except if the business meets the criteria of Section 19.44.090 A.10, then parking will be ca lculated at one parking space for every five hundre d square feet for office uses.

All floor area above the first floor (including mezzanines) will be calculated by use.

C. Ancillary retail uses must provide one parking s pace for every two hundred fifty square feet of floor area.

D. Each use must provide adequate off-street parkin g if their need exceeds the minimum requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2007, §§ 8B, 8C, 4-12-2023)

19.44.100 Other uses.

Parking for other uses must be provided in accordan ce with Table 19.44.100:

Table 19.44.100 Parking Spaces Required for Other Uses
Other Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Animal Hospitals, Veterinary
Clinics, Animal Day Care, Animal
Grooming
One space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area .

2. Churches, Temples, and Other
Places of Worship
One space for each four fixed seats and forty squar e feet of assembly area not devoted to permanent seating including are as used concurrently with the main sanctuary. When the facility is appro ved in an industrial zone, shared parking with adjacent uses may be appr oved underby a
CUPconditional use permit subject to a parking study.

3. Convalescent Hospitals, Nursing
Homes, Congregate Care
, and
Assisted Living Facilities
One space for each four beds; plus, one space for e ach employee on the largest shift.

4. Emergency Shelters Sufficient parking to accommo date all staff working in the emergency shelter.

5. Hospitals One space for each two beds plus one s pace for each employee on the largest shift.

6. Recycling Center Recycling Center—Small: No addi tional parking required.

Recycling Center—Intermediate or large: One space f or each 500 square feet of floor area.

7. Tattoo Parlors One space for each 250 square feet.

8. Transitional Housing One-half space for each bed room; plus, one guest space for each five bedrooms.

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh . A), 4-12-2023)

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19.44.105 Drive-through facilities.

In addition to providing parking as required under this chapter for the main use, drive-through facili ties must comply with the following regulations:

A. Drive-through facilities for food uses must provide the following : standards.

1. A minimum stack-up space from the pick-up window to the entrance to the drive-through lane that provides for minimum of ten vehicles.Drive-thr ough lanes must be a minimum width of twelve feet with increased widths at turns and prop er radii to accommodate the turning of vehicles.

2. Separate window areas: one for the payment for the food items and a second window to pick up the food items.Each stack-up space must be a min imum length of twenty-four feet as measured at the center line of the drive-through la ne.

3. The drive-through lane must include an ordering pan el a minimum of thirty feet ahead of the payment window, and a preview panel a minimum of tw enty-four feet ahead of the ordering panel. If the ordering panel is visible a second or der station may be substituted for the previous panel. be designed so that the access to the drive- through lane is from on the site and must not interfere with traffic in the public right-of-way. Direct access to a drive-through lane from the public right-of-way is not permitted.

4. No more than one drive-through lane is permitted.Th e drive-through lane must be separate from on-site access drives and may not overlap with parking areas or loading space areas.

5. The pick-up window must have a roof extension from the building to architecturally incorporate the area as part of the use.The drive-through lane must be designed to avoid interference with on-site pedestrian access. Pedestrian paths must ma intain adequate visibility at crossings.

6. Where drive-through lanes front onto a public stree t, a wall, hedge, berm, or a combination of these must provide screening that is at least thirt y-six inches high.

7. A separate area for loading as required under Chapt er 19.46 (Off-Street Loading).

B. Drive-through facilities for food uses must pro vide the following:

1. A minimum stack-up space from the pick-up window to the entrance to the drive-through lane that provides for a minimum of ten vehicles.

2. The drive-through lane must include an ordering panel a minimum of thirty feet ahead of the payment window and a preview panel a minimum of twe nty-four feet ahead of the ordering panel. If the ordering panel is visible, a second o rder station may be substituted for the preview panel.

3. The pick-up window must have a roof extension fr om the building to architecturally incorporate the area as part of the use.

4. A separate area for loading as required under Ch apter 19.46 (Off-Street Loading).

BC. Drive-up kiosks must provide for the following:

1. A minimum of two stacking spaces at each window c lear of the required driving lanes.

2. A maximum of two drive-through lanes is permitted .

CD. Drive-up banking facilities must provide the foll owing:

1. A minimum of four stack-up spaces.

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2. A maximum of four drive-up lanes is permitted.

DE. Other types of drive-through uses, including driv e-up retail uses, must provide a minimum of four stack-up spaces and no more than two drive-through lanes. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.110 Uses not specified.

If a use is not specified in this chapter, the dDirector is authorized to establish appropriate park ing requirements for such use based on the similarity o f such use to other uses specified in this chapter. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.115 Passenger loading and drop-off areas.

Passenger loading areas must be designed with adequ ate stacking length, clear width, and sight distanc e, and must not encroach into required fire lanes or obstruct p edestrian crossings.

19.44.120 Camarillo Old Town parking requirements.

The following parking requirements apply to the Cam arillo Old Town (“COT”) Zonearea , which is the area is bounded on the north by Highway 101, on the east by Le wis Road, on the west 290 feet east of Geneive, and on the south by the existing public alley and Chapel D rive, between Elm Drive and Glenn Drive:

Table 19.44.120 Parking Spaces Required for Uses within the Camarillo Old Town area Use Required Number of Spaces

1. Motel or Hotels One space for each guest room.

2. Places of Public or Semi-Public
Assembly
One space for each five fixed seats of the assembly area, or where seating capacity cannot be measured, one space for 100 square feet of gross floor area.

3. Commercial and Office Buildings One space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area .

4. Restaurants and Cafes One space for each four fi xed seats or one space for each 100 square feet of building area, exclusive of area used for storag e of utility equipment whichever is greater.

5. Bars and Taverns One space for every four seats or one space for 30 square feet available for seating.

6. Multi-Family Residential—
Apartments
One enclosed space for each unit containing two or fewer bedrooms, two enclosed spaces for each unit containing three bedr ooms or more.

7. Multi-Family Residential—
Townhouse or Condominiums
Two spaces for each unit in an enclosed garage.

A. Properties in the COT (Camarillo Old Town) zZone may, in lieu of furnishing the parking spaces r equired by the provisions of this section, satisfy such req uirements by the payment of an amount per required parking space to the city's off-street parking fund prior to the issuance of a building permit. The in -lieu payment for each required parking space must be pai d in accordance with the amount established by city council resolution. This in lieu fee applies o nly to existing structures but may be applied to alterations, modifications , or additions that require eight or more off-street parking spaces in addition to what was previously provided. An in-lieu payment may be made only once per parcel or development project.

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B. Funds placed in the off-street parking fund, pur suant to subsection (A) of this section, must be us ed exclusively for the purpose of acquiring and develo ping off-street parking facilities and to the extent practicable, such facilities must be located in the general vicinity of the premises for which the in- lieu payments were made.

C. Parking requirements within the Camarillo Old To wn/Camarillo Commons area are subject to applicable state law, which may preempt local minim um parking requirements for qualifying projects near transit.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.125 Camarillo Commons parking requirements.

The following parking requirements apply to new dev elopment within the Camarillo Commons Strategic Pla n area, which is the area bounded by Arneill Road on the east, Ponderosa Drive on the north, Mobil Avenu e on the west, and Daily Drive on the south . along with the lots on the west side of Mobil Ave for the first 300 feet north of Daily Drive.

Table 19.44.125 Parking Spaces Required for Uses within the Camarillo Commons Strategic Plan Area Uses Required Number of Spaces

1. Multifamily Residential—
Apartments
One enclosed space for each studio unit, one and on e-half enclosed spaces for each one bedroom unit, two enclosed spac es for each unit containing two bedrooms or more; plus, two open gue st spaces for every five units.

2. Multifamily Residential—
Townhouse or Condominiums with
three bedrooms or fewer, (optional
bonus rooms, bedrooms, offices, or
similar rooms, are to be classified
as bedrooms for the purpose of
calculating required parking)
Two enclosed spaces per unit; plus, two open guest spaces for every five units where parking is provided in front of garages , or a dedicated parking stall is provided on site for each unit, or three o pen guest spaces for every five units where parking is not provided in f ront of garages, or a dedicated parking stall is not provided on site for each unit.

3. Townhouse, Condominium, or
Other Multifamily Ownership
Project with four (4) bedrooms or
more, (optional bonus rooms,
bedrooms, offices, or similar
rooms, are to be classified as
bedrooms for the purpose of
calculating required parking)
Two (2) enclosed spaces per unit, plus one (1) space for the parking of a recreational vehicle for every five (5) units, plus, two (2) open parking spaces in front of garages, or as dedicated parking stalls on site for each unit, and three (3) open guest spaces for every five (5) units.

4. Commercial Retail One space for each 250 square fee t of floor area.

5. Restaurants and Food Uses One space for each thr ee seats; plus, one space for each 100 square feet of kitchen area. Where shared parking is approved, then parking may be reduced to not less than the parking required for c ommercial retail in this section.

6. Office One space for each 250 square feet of floor area.

7. Other uses For uses not specified in this sectio n, parking must be as otherwise provided in this chapter (e.g. church, educational or recreational uses); provided, however, that a reduced parking requireme nt may be approved if a parking study demonstrates that adequate share d parking will be provided.

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(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 1102, § 4, 1- 28-2015; Ord. No. 1110, § 4, 6-24-2015)

19.44.140 Location of required off-street parking area.

A. For all residential uses, the parking spaces mus t be located on the same lot, parcel, or site as the buildings they serve.

B. No off-street parking lot, parcel, or site may be located more than three hundred feet from a building lot, parcel, or site it is intended to serve. Required parking must be located on the same parcel as the us e it is intended to serve, except that off-site parking may be permitted when the Director determines that saf e and convenient pedestrian access to parking exists or w ill be provided.

C. When off-street parking is located on a differen t lot, parcel, or site than that of the building it is intended to serve, a parking agreement must be approved by the dDirector and recorded against the property providing the parking.

D. No permanent parking is permitted in the require d front yard of any residentially zoned lot, parcel , or site.

E. Automobile repair garages with service bays may count the service bay towards the parking requireme nt of such use if the area conforms to this chapter and t here is adequate circulation. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.150 Size of parking spaces.

A. Open off-street parking spaces must be a minimum of nine feet wide and twenty feet long.

B. Enclosed or covered off-street parking spaces mu st be a minimum of ten feet wide and twenty feet long, interior dimensions. Tandem spaces or single stall enclosed parking spaces must be a minimum of twelve feet in width. Tandem enclosed or open spaces are p rohibited in Townhouse, Condominium, or Other Multifamily Ownership Projects.

C. Compact car spaces must be a minimum of eight fe et six inches in width and seventeen feet in depth.

Compact spaces may only be permitted in limited are as where it has been shown that , due to the configuration of the parcel , the use of compact parking is necessary to achieve an adequate design , and that the use of compact parking would not be detrimental to the use of the parking lot. In no case may compact parking spaces exceed ten percent of the total numb er of spaces provided in a parking facility, unless a greater percentage is approved by the Director upon finding that site constraints warrant the increase and that circulation, safety, and accessibility will be maintained.

D. A recreational vehicle parking space must be a m inimum of ten feet in width and twenty-five feet in depth.

E. A handicapped parking space must comply with the requirements of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations or other applicable regulations. "
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 1110, § 5, 6- 24-2015)

19.44.155 Drive-through standards.

A. Drive-through lanes must be a minimum width of t welve feet with increased widths at turns and prope r radii to accommodate the turning of vehicles.

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B. Each stack-up space must be a minimum length of twenty-four feet as measured at the center line of the drive-through lane.

C. The drive-through lane must be designed so that the access to the drive-through lane is from on the site and must not interfere with traffic in the public right -of-way. Direct access to a drive-through lane from the public right-of-way is not permitted.

D. The drive-through lane must be separate from on- site access drives and may not serve parking areas or loading space areas.

E. The drive-through lane must be designed to avoid interference with on-site pedestrian access. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.160 Access.

A. The minimum width of a residential driveway may not be less than ten feet and must be of sufficient width to provide direct access to required parking (excep t that a center strip over which the wheels of a ve hicle will not pass in normal use need not be paved).

B. A residential driveway that is one hundred feet or longer must be a minimum of sixteen feet wide or two ten-foot wide one-way drives must be provided. A re sidential driveway longer than two hundred fifty fe et must provide turn-outs to allow traffic to pass by at intervals subject to the approval of the city's traffic engineer.

C. A residential driveway serving four or more unit s must be a minimum of twenty feet wide.

D. Access may not be un obstructed by any portion of a building.

E. A commercial or industrial driveway must be a mi nimum of twenty feet wide.

F. Off-street parking areas must be designed with a n appropriate turnaround so that all vehicles may enter the street by forward motion and avoid a dead-ended con dition unless otherwise approved by the planning commission or city council.

G. The gradient of access to and within all parking facilities including parking lots and parking gara ges may not exceed a maximum of fifteen percent slope. Driveway s and ramps must have appropriate transitional vert ical curves so as to allow a passenger vehicle to pass o ver the access ramping without interference to the vehicle's undercarriage. The design of access ways is subject to review and approval by the cCity's traffic Transportation eEngineer .

H. Parking layout and internal circulation must be designed to minimize backing movements across prima ry circulation aisles and to avoid conflicts between l oading areas, drive-through lanes, and customer par king.

Where feasible, loading areas must be located to av oid crossing pedestrian paths and primary customer access aisles.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.170 Parking charges.

A fee for parking may be charged for parking within a required parking lot so long as the charge does not significantly exceed the costs necessary to defray the operation of the parking lot and does not other wise render the required parking spaces not being used. In case s where parking overflows from a parking lot due to the monetary charge for parking, the city may require the owner to submit a parking management plan that a ddresses the operation of the parking lot including the park ing demand, costs, and parking impacts.

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(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.180 Shared parking facilities.

Shared parking facilities may be provided in lieu o f the individual requirements contained in this cha pter, but such facilities must be approved by the dDirector as to the size, shape, and relationship to the site served. In addition, the total number of such off-street parki ng spaces may not be less than the amount required for the various uses if computed separately. Such shared pa rking facility must be attached or adjacent to , or within a reasonable walking distance of, the building that it is intended to serve , be supported by a shared parking analysis acceptable to the Director, and be subject to a recorded parking agreement approved by the dDirector. Where shared parking is approved, the Director may requir e signage, striping, or other operational measures to clarly identify the spaces and minimize conflicts between uses. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.190 Transportation demand management facilities.

A. For all nonresidential development, preferential carpool and vanpool parking spaces must be provide d in accordance with the following requirements:

1. For retail commercial projects, a minimum of one preferential vanpool or carpool parking space must be provided for projects of fifty thousand square f eet to one hundred thousand square feet of floor area and two such spaces for projects over one hund red thousand square feet of floor area.

2. For office and industrial projects, at least two percent of the required parking spaces must be rese rved for carpool and vanpool vehicles.

3. All carpool and vanpool parking spaces must be pr ovided with appropriate signage and striping. The designated spaces must be located as close as pract ical to employee building entrances and may not displace handicapped or customer parking needs. The designated spaces must be identified on the applicable site plan.

4. All parking spaces reserved for carpool and vanpo ol vehicles must be accessible. When located within a parking structure, a minimum vertical interior clearance of seven feet two inches must be provided for such spaces.

5. The size of vanpool and carpool parking spaces mu st comply with the requirements of Section

19.44.150 of this chapter.

6. Upon request of a property owner or other authori zed person, the dDirector may authorize parking
spaces in existing projects to be designated as car pool and vanpool spaces.

B. Bicycle Racks. For all nonresidential developmen t, bicycle parking must be provided as follows:

1. Bicycle parking must be by means of bicycle racks or other secured parking. A fully enclosed space o r locker accessible only to the owner or operator of the bicycle will be considered an approved secured bicycle parking facility.

2. Bicycle racks or other secured bicycle parking mu st be provided to accommodate four bicycles for the first fifty thousand square feet of floor area. One additional bicycle space must be provided for each additional increment of fiftytwenty-five thousand square feet of floor area.

3. The location and designation of the type of bicyc le parking must be shown on the plans prior to approval of a planned development.

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4. Additional bicycle parking spaces for existing pl anned development permits may be approved if deemed to be appropriate and in keeping with the ap proved development permit.

5. If an existing development does not easily accomm odate the placement of bicycle parking on the site, vehicle parking spaces may be altered for the parki ng of bicycles within an existing development if determined that the bicycle parking will not otherw ise adversely affect the parking of vehicles on the lot.

C. Transit Stops. Transit stop improvements (bus tu rnouts, bus pads, bus shelters) may be required for nonresidential development of one hundred thousand square feet or more of floor area and for residential developments of one hundred dwelling units or more. If determined to be appropriate, after consultatio n with the bus service provider, transit needs facili ties may be required. Nothing herein prevents the c ity from imposing transit stop improvement requirements on d evelopments of a lesser size if necessary to mitiga te adverse impacts.

D. Transportation Information Centers. All nonresid ential developments employing at least fifty indivi duals are required to provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information as a condition of project approval. The information disp layed should include the following:

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

2. Telephone numbers for the regional ride sharing a gency and local transit operators;

3. Ridesharing promotional material;

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

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

E. Pedestrian Access. All development must provide safe, convenient , and direct pedestrian and bicycle access from the internal circulation system to adjacent co llector and arterial roadways.

F. Interim Improvements. A planned development perm it for industrial buildings , may allow a portion of the required parking to be phased for later improvement subject to a city-approved agreement and performan ce guarantee. In addition, the applicant must demonstr ate that the parking would not be essential during the time period the improvements are delayed and that t he use will have an active ridesharing program. The area proposed for future parking area improvements may be used for interim landscaping, recreation, or other similar uses if the phased parking will not c ause adverse impacts to the proposed use or adjoini ng uses.

G. Modification. The planning commission or city co uncil may require that nonresidential projects prov ide a greater number of carpool/vanpool parking spaces or bicycle parking facilities than set forth in this section, and may also require the transportation demand mana gement facilities described in this section be appl ied to projects smaller than the prescribed thresholds if deemed necessary to reduce traffic and air quali ty impacts.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.210 Waiver of parking provisions for public or semipublic uses.

The planning commission or city council may, by res olution, waive or modify the provisions of this cha pter for uses such as electric power generating plants, electrical transformer stations, public utility or corporation storage yards, or other uses of public or semi-publ ic nature employing a limited number of persons. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

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