Attachment 2 - CMC Redlines — Camarillo City Council, February 25, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

Chapter 19.09 – LAND USE MATRIX

19.09.010 – Land Use Matrix Introducon.

The following matrix describes permied land uses only. Footnotes are included to provide addi onal details. All
uses must conform to the development standards of the applicable zoning chapter and be conducted wholly within a building, except enterprises customarily conducted in the open (e.g., automobile sales, plant nurseries, restaurants with outside dining). New uses proposed within an exis ng structure may be approved by the Director
a$er the use has been reviewed and determined to be compa ble and in compliance with Title 19. All businesses
must obtain a Business Tax Cer
ﬁcate before commencing opera
ons.

The construc
on, conversion, exterior modiﬁca
on, or enlargement of any structure requires the applicant to obtain or modify a planned development permit (PDP) in accordance with Chapter 19.59 and the provisions of the zone, except where the following use chart speciﬁes that a planned development permit is not required. New structures that do not require a planned development permit will be subject to a zone clearance.

Accessory uses, as deﬁned in Sec
on 19.04.030, and struc tures which are incidental or ancillary to any of the uses permied in the matrix below may be permied. The total square footage occupied by all accessory uses within the primary structure(s) on a site must not exceed forty-nine percent of the gross ﬂoor area of the building(s) and in the case of condi
onally permied uses, the maximum square footage of the accessory use will be determined as part of the condi
onal use permit process, but not to exceed forty-nine percent of the gross ﬂoor area of the building(s).

New uses that intensify the use of a property and/or have the poten al to create a nuisance may be subject to
addi
onal requirements or may be prohibited. For property located within an adopted speciﬁc plan area, addi onal
requirements may be applicable for new land uses and structures. Uses not listed in the land use matrix may be permied, subject to the requirements of Chapter 19.60, if the Director reviews the proposed use and determines, in their sole discre
on, that the use is compa
ble with, and no more objec
onable than, any of the oth er uses
contained in the land use matrix.

19.09.020 – Land Use Matrix – Commercial and Industrial Zones.

Uses Commercial Industrial
CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
P = Permitted
CUP = Conditional Use Permit required
Empty Cell = Use not permitted in zone

Uses may be subject to additional restrictions or requirements, as described in the code sections referenced throughout the matrix.

Agriculture/Extractive Uses
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Agricultural uses, crops, ﬂoriculture,
horticulture, and temporary agricultural
stands, excluding keeping of farm animals
and fowl

P
(19.09.
030 )

P P

Dwelling for farmworkers

Feed storage and fuel yards

P P
Floriculture and horticulture, including
retail nursery

P
(19.09.
040 )

Natural resources extraction and storage
facilities, including oil and natural gas

CUP
Water supply; no new private wells shall be
drilled, equipped, or used except for
agricultural purposes exclusively

P
(19.09.
050 )

Animal Care
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Dog kennels

CUP CUP
Pet grooming P

P P

Veterinary clinic
P
(19.09.
060 A)

P P P
(19.09.
060 B)

P P
Veterinary hospital

CUP CUP
Community Care
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Adult day care facilit ies P P P P P P P P P P
Assisted living or convalescent care
facilities

CUP

Day care facilit ies, including small family
and large family day cares and short-term
day care nurseries

P P P P P P

Education
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Dance academies P CUP

P P CUP

Educational institutions, public and private CUP CUP P P P Music conservatories P

P P

Trade schools

Entertainment/Recreation
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Amusement parks

CUP

Golf courses both regular and miniature
and golf driving ranges

CUP

Arcades

CUP

P CUP

Auditoriums, exclusive of tents or
temporary structures
P

P P

Batting cage facilities

CUP

Billiard and pool halls

P P

Bowling alleys P

P P

Clubs and lodges, private P

P P

CUP

Commercial recreation uses and sports
complexes

CUP CUP

CUP CUP CUP CUP

Dance halls P

P P CUP

Riﬂe and pistol ranges

CUP
Racetracks

CUP CUP
Skating rinks

P
(19.09.
070 )
CUP
(19.09.
070 )
CUP

CUP
(19.09.
070 )

Tennis clubs and swim clubs P CUP

Theaters, indoor P CUP

P P

Theaters, outdoor , including drive -in

CUP

Food and Alcoholic Beverages
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Alcoholic beverage establishments, o<-
sale
CUP

CUP CUP
(19.09.
080 A)

CUP CUP
(19.09.
080 B)

Alcoholic beverage on -sale for theaters CUP CUP

CUP CUP

CUP

Alcoholic beverage manufacturing

CUP CUP CUP CUP
Catering, including food preparation

P P

Drinking establishments CUP

CUP

CUP CUP CUP

Restaurants, bakeries, delicatessens,
confectionary stores, co<ee shops, ice
cream and yogurt shops, and other food
and beverage sales establishments
(

19.09.090 A)

P P P P P P P/CUP
(19.09.
090 B)
P P

Drive through food uses

CUP P

Health Care
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Hospitals and ambulance facilities

Laboratories, dental and medical
P
(19.09.
100 )
P P

P P P

Medicinal cannabis retailer, delivery only

CUP
Mental health care or convalescent care
facilities in close proximity to a hospital
where a need can be shown

CUP

O<ices, dental and medical P P P P P P P P P P
Industrial
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Blacksmith shops

P P
Boat building

P P
Carpentry shop

P P
Bottling and canning plants

CUP CUP P P
Equipment rental and service

CUP

P P
Food manufacturing

P
(19.09.
110 )
P P P
Life science and advanced technology
manufacturing

Manufacturing, processing, assembling,
packaging, treating, or repair of products
which are not obnoxious or o<ensive by
reason of emissions, and excluding those
uses listed in the Heavy Industrial category
below

P
(19.09.
120 )
P P P
Accessory retail sales of products
manufactured, produced, and/or
processed onsite

P P

Paint mixing plants, but not including the
manufacture of paint ingredients or the use
of any boiling process

P P
Paper and paper products manufacturing,
but not including pulp manufacturing

P P P
Planing mills

P P P
Sheet metal shops

P P
Shoe manufactur ing

P P P
Sign manufacturing

P P P P
Textile manufactur ing

P P P
Tire rebuilding, recapping, and retreading

P P
Heavy Industrial
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Drop forge manufactur ing

CUP
Jet propulsion engine testing

CUP
Manufacturing of fertilizer, glue, soda and
compounds, brick and terra cotta,
excluding explosive fuels and propellants

CUP
Rock crushing plants

CUP
Institutional/Civic
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Churches, temples, other places of
worship

P CUP P P P P

CUP

Funeral parlors and mortuaries

P
(19.09.
130 A)

P
(19.09.
130 A)
P
(19.09.
130 B)

Libraries P P P P P P

Museums P CUP P

P P CUP

Post o<ice s P P P P P

Public buildings and ﬁre stations, but not
including jails, prisons, or other places of
conﬁnement, or landﬁlls

P CUP P

P P

P P
Public parks, athletic ﬁelds, and
community centers
(

19.09.140)
P

Public parking lots

Research and Development
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Advanced technology research and
development

P P

Laboratories, excluding medical

Life science research and development

P P

Residential
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Emergency shelters and transitional
housing, including other interim
interventions such as navigation centers,
bridge housing, or respite or recuperative
care
P
(19.09.
150)

CUP CUP P
(19.09.
150)

CUP
Low barrier navigation center P

Live/work units P

CUP

One dwelling unit which shall be occupied
by the superintendent or caretaker and
their family

P
(19.09.
160)
P P

Residential, not in conjunction with
commercial usage
CUP

Residential dwelling units above ﬁrst ﬂoor
of a mixed-use building, as part of a
commercial usage
P

CUP

Residential dwelling units as part of a
horizontal mixed-use development, on a
site consisting of 10 acres or more in size

CUP

Retail/Commercial
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Agricultural supplies and equipment sales
and service

P
Appliance and electronics sale and service P

P P P

Appliance and electrical service center

P P
Art galleries P

P P P

Art and music studios, including
instruction
P P P

P P P
(19.09.
170)

Auction business conducted within a
building, excluding livestock sales

P P

Automobile and bicycle rentals, excluding
moving truck and trailer rentals

P P

Automobile sales, new and used, including
trailers, trucks, RVs, mobile homes, and
boats; but no repair or reconditioning

P P
(19.09.
180 A)
P
(19.09.
180 B)

RV sales, service, and the sale of RV
euipment in a complex consisting of a
minimum combined area of 15 acres

CUP

Automobile repair garages

CUP P P P P P
Automobile service stations CUP

P P P CUP P P
Auto salvage yards, junkyards, auto
wrecking yards

CUP
Repair garage and sales for manufacturing,
mechanical, and agricultural equipment

P
(19.09.
190)
P
Banks and ﬁnancial institutions P P P P P P

Printing and copy shops P

P P P

P P
Car washes

P P CUP CUP

Carpet and drapery cleaning and
upholstering

Commercial laundry and dry cleaning
facilities

P P
Event venues, indoor and outdoor

CUP

Event and party supply rentals

Factory outlet shopping center

CUP
(19.09.
200)

Furniture upholstery

Grocery stores
P

P
(19.09.
210)

P P P P

Gymnasiums and health clubs, including
indoor sports uses and ﬁtness, martial
arts, and dance studios and excluding
stadiums

P CUP P

P P CUP

CUP

Home improvement showrooms

CUP

Hotels and motels CUP CUP P

P P

Hotels and motels with convention center

CUP

Laundry and dry cleaning P

P P P P P

Massage and chiropractic o<ices P P P

P P

Motion picture studios

Newspaper and publishing plants

P P

Newsstands

P
(19.09.
220)

O<ices, business and professional P P P P P P P P P P
Pharmacy, drugstore
P P
(19.09.
230)

P P P P

Photography equipment repair and photo
processing
P

Plant nurseries, outdoor P

P P P

Retail stores, including incidental
manufacturing or processing of products
P

P P
(19.09.
240 A)
P P
(19.09.
240 B)
P

P
(19.09.
240 C)
P
(19.09.
240 D)
Salons, spas, barbershops, estheticians,
beauty parlors
P

P P P P

Sexually oriented businesses

P P

Shoe repair shops

P P P

Tailor and dressmaking shops P

P P

Temporary construction o<ice and yard
and temporary power poles on or adjacent
to where a project has been approved
(

19.09.250)

P P P P P P P P P P
Welding supplies sales and service

Transportation
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Heliport landing areas

CUP

CUP
(19.09.
260)
Transportation terminal (i.e., bus, taxi, or
train)
P

P P P

Trucking and freight terminals

P P
Utilities and Communication
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Accessory radio and microwave
transmission facilities

P P P
Communications Facilities , pursuant to
Chapter 19.76

P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP P/ CUP Electrical substations, power booster or
conversion plans

CUP

Gas metering stations

CUP

Public utility buildings and infrastructure CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP P P Public utility transmission substation

CUP

P
Radio and television broadcasting studios

CUP
(19.09.
270)

CUP

Radio and television transmitters CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Recycling facilities, small

P P P

Recycling facilities, intermediate

CUP CUP
(19.09.
280)

CUP CUP

Recycling facilities, large

CUP CUP
Water distribution facilities, private

CUP

Water pumping plants, reservoirs, or water
storage plants

CUP

Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Uses CCM P-O CMU C-N COT CPD SC L-M M-1 M-2
Building materials storage and sales yards,
including contractors' service yards

P P
Self-storage warehouse

P
(19.09.
290)

P
Storage yards for transit and transportation
equipment

Warehousing, wholesaling, and
distribution

P P P
(19.09.
300)
P

19.09.030 – Agricultural uses, crops, ﬂoriculture, horculture, and temporary agricultural stands, excluding keeping of farm animals and fowl.

In the P-O and C-N Zones, a CUP is required for temporary agricultural stands.

19.09.040 - Floriculture and horculture, including retail nursery.

In the CPD Zone, a PDP or CUP is not required.

19.09.050 – Water supply.

In the CPD Zone, a PDP or CUP is not required.

19.09.060 – Veterinary clinic.

A. In the CCM Zone, rou
ne overnight boarding is not permied.

B. In the SC Zone, a CUP is required for outdoor kennels.

19.09.070 – Skang rinks.

In the COT, CPD, and M-1 Zones, ska
ng rinks are permied indoors only.

19.09.080 – Alcoholic beverage establishments, oﬀ-sale.

A. In the C-N Zone, the use is permied ancillary to a drugstore or grocery store only.

B. In the CPD Zone, oﬀ-sale alcoholic beverage establishments that are 1,320 linear feet or less from an interchange with the U.S. 101 right-of-way must be operated within a structure that exceeds 7,500 square feet in net building area.

19.09.090 - Restaurants, bakeries, delicatessens, confeconary stores, coﬀee shops, ice cream and yogurt shops, and other food and beverage sales establishments.

A. In all zones where the use is permied, outdoor dining areas are permied if consistent with accessibility requirements.

B. In the SC Zone, a CUP is required for restaurant use.

19.09.100 – Laboratories, dental and medical.

In the CCM Zone, research and development uses are not permied.

19.09.110 – Food manufacturing.

In the SC Zone, for bakeries and coﬀee roas
ng, retail and/or wholesale are permied, and may include ancillary outdoor sea
ng and catering.

19.09.120 - Manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, treang, or repair of products which are not obnoxious or oﬀensive by reason of emissions, and excluding those uses listed in the Heavy Industrial category.

In the SC Zone, only woodworking shops, cabinet shops, and bookbinding are permied.

19.09.130 – Funeral parlors and mortuaries.

A. In the P-O and COT Zones, crematoriums are not permied.

B. In the CPD Zone, a CUP is required for crematoriums.

19.09.140 - Public parks, athlec ﬁelds, and community centers.

In all zones where the use is permied, accessory structures (e.g., restrooms, shade structures) that are ancillary to the park use, but excluding community centers, do not require a PDP .

19.09.150 – Emergency shelters and transional housing, including other interim intervenons such as navigaon centers, bridge housing, or respite or recuperave care.

In the CCM and SC Zones, a PDP or CUP is not required.

19.09.160 - One dwelling unit which shall be occupied by the superintendent or caretaker and their family.

In the SC Zone, the dwelling unit is permied for self-storage facili es only.

19.09.170 – Art and music studios, including instrucon.

In the SC Zone, music studios are not permied.

19.09.180 - Automobile sales, new and used, including trailers, trucks, RVs, mobile homes, and boats; but no repair or recondioning.

A. In the CPD Zone, repair or recondi
oning of vehicles is permied if conducted en
rely within an enclosed
building.

B. In the SC Zone, sales of trailers, RVs, mobile homes, and boats are not permied.

19.09.190 - Repair garage and sales for manufacturing, mechanical, and agricultural equipment.

In the M-1 Zone, repair garages and sales are permied for agricultural equipment only.

19.09.200 – Factory outlet shopping center.

The expansion of a manufactured outlet facility which is located on a lot classiﬁed in the CPD zone may be permied on an adjoining lot classiﬁed in the LM zone with a CUP .

19.09.210 – Grocery stores.

In the CMU Zone, grocery stores are permied up to a maximum size of 15,000 square feet.

19.09.220 – Newsstands.

In the P-O Zone, newsstands are permied only if accessory to uses permied in the same building, with no exterior entrance or signage.

19.09.230 – Pharmacy, drugstore.

In the P-O Zone, sales are limited to drugs and orthopedic and medical appliances only. Nonmedical retail sales are not permied.

19.09.240- Retail stores, including incidental manufacturing or processing of products.

A. In the C-N Zone, sales are limited to garden supplies and op cal goods only.

B. In the CPD Zone, home improvement stores may include ancillary rental of equipment used for home improvement or maintenance, and service of that equipment only.

C. In the M-1 Zone, retail sales not ancillary to manufacturing are permied for plumbing, hea ng and air
condi
oning, ﬂooring, electronic, and furniture sho ps only.

D. In the M-2 Zone, retail sales not ancillary to manufacturing are permied for plumbing, hea ng and air
condi
oning, ﬂooring, and electronic shops only.

19.09.250 - Temporary construcon oﬃce and yard and temporary power poles on or adjacent to where a project has been approved.

In all zones where the use is permied, a PDP or CUP is not required.

19.09.260 – Heliport landing areas.

Site sales, ancillary repair, and storage are permied.

19.09.290 - Radio and television broadcasng studios.

In the P-O Zone, transmiers are not permied.

19.09.280 - Recycling facilies, intermediate.

In the C-N Zone, permied only if accessory to an exis
ng use.

19.09.290 – Self-storage warehouse.

In the SC Zone, one dwelling unit for a caretaker or superintendent of the facility is permied.

19.09.300 - Warehousing, wholesaling, and distribuon.

In the M-1 Zone, furniture warehouses are permied to conduct wholly retail sales.

Chapter 19.59 – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

19.59.010 – Intent and purpose.

It is the intent of the city council in enacng thi s chapter to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the city by ensuring a comprehensive review of a ll new development, that is dependable and transpar ent, to safeguard the general welfare of the community, inc luding without limitaon, preserve property values and to encourage the most appropriate and beneﬁcial use of land so as to meet the objecves, policies, and pr ograms of the General Plan.

19.59.020 – Applicability.

No building or improvement or poron thereof may be erected, constructed, converted, established, altered, or enlarged, without ﬁrst obtaining a planned development permit.

19.59.030 – Applicaon for planned development permit.

A. A planned development permit applicaon, which is m aintained by the Community Development Department, must be ﬁled with the Director and accompanied by a ll applicable submi#al requirements and applicaon fees.

The Director may reject any applicaon that is not accompanied by all applicable submi#al requirements.

B. All applicaons will be processed pursuant to this chapter and applicable law, including, without limitaon, the Permit Streamlining Act.

C. The Director may consider an applicaon expired when 180 days or more lapse from the date that the Direc tor issues a wri#en incompleteness determinaon and the applicant has not resubmi#ed its revised applicao n addressing the incompleteness determinaon. Upon expiraon, a new applicaon must be submi#ed.

19.59.040 – Planning commission consideraon of planned development permit.

A. Upon the Director determining that a planned development permit applicaon is complete, the applicaon will be scheduled for review by the Development Advisory Commi#ee acng in an advisory capacity to the planning commission. The Director will provide wri#en noce to the applicant not less than 72 hours before the scheduled Development Advisory Commi#ee meeng.

B. The Development Advisory Commi#ee’s ﬁndings, togeth er with the Director’s recommendaons, will be presented to the planning commission during a scheduled public hearing to consider the planned develop ment permit. Noce of the me and place of the planning commission’s consideraon of the planned developmen t permit will be given pursuant to Chapter 19.84.

C. The planning commission may approve a planned devel opment permit applicaon in whole or in part, upon ﬁnding all of the following:

1. The project is consistent with the objecves, polic ies, general land uses, and programs of the General Plan;

2. The proposed use is one permi#ed within the subject zone and complies with all applicable provisions of this Title;

3. The project has been designed and condioned to ens ure compability with the various uses and zones within the area it is proposed to be located;

4. The project maintains the integrity, character, ul ity, and value of the zone in which it is to be located;

5. The subject site is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed;

6. The project will not be injurious or detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, and general welfare;

7. With the applicaon of appropriate condions, there will be adequate provisions for water, sanitaon, and public ulies and services to serve the project; and

8. With the applicaon of appropriate condions, there will be adequate provisions for public access to serve the subject site.

D. In considering an applicaon for a planned developm ent permit, the planning commission may impose condions of approval to protect the health, safety , and general welfare, including, without limitaon , those necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of th is Chapter and the zone in which the subject proper ty is located.

19.59.050 – Modiﬁcaon.

Any modiﬁcaon of an approved planned development permit may be reviewed and approved pursuant to Chapter 19.68.

19.59.060 – Expiraon of planned development permit.

Approved planned development permits expire and are void 24 months a9er issuance, unless one or more of the excepons provided in this secon exists. If ligaon is ﬁled before expiraon, challenging a p lanned development permit, the 24-month period is tolled pending a ﬁnal determinaon of such ligaon.

A. The acvity authorized by the planned development p ermit is commenced and diligently advanced within 24 months a9er issuance.

B. The planned development permit approval provides a longer expiraon date; or C. A me extension is granted. In all cases, the Director for good cause shown may extend the planned development permit term, and the Director may refer the me extension request to the planning commission for review and approval or denial. Addionally, the approving auth ority for good cause shown before the expiraon of such me limit, may extend such me limit. The applicant must ﬁle a wri#en request with the Director before the expiraon of the term on forms prescribed and maint ained by the Community Development Department. The wri#en request must be accompanied by all applicable fees and submi#al requirements.

19.59.070 – Appeal of planning commission decision.

Decisions of the planning commission concerning planned development permits are ﬁnal and conclusive on the tenth consecuve calendar day following the dat e of the planning commission’s decision, unless an appeal is mely made pursuant to Chapter 19.67.

19.59.080 – Revocaon of planned development permit.

Any approved planned development permit may be revo ked by the planning commission or city council a9er appropriate proceedings for good cause, including, without limitaon, any of the following:

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

2. That the real property subject to the permit, or an y poron thereof, is used or maintained in violaon of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulaon in eﬀect at the me of approval;

3. That the use for which the permit was approved has not been exercised for at least 12 consecuve months, or has ceased to exist, or has been abandoned;

4. That the use for which the permit was approved has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health or safety or as to constute a nuisance.

19.59.090 – Cerﬁcate of occupancy.

All uses and new structures must receive a cerﬁcat e of occupancy, or similar authorizaon, from the B uilding and Safety Department, which may be issued a9er plannin g commission approval pursuant to Title 16 (Building & Construcon).

Chapter 19.67 – APPEALS

19.67.010 – Applicability.

This chapter is established to provide uniform reg ulaons for appealing decisions made by the Director and planning commission. Except for appeals from the administraon of sexually oriented businesses and as otherwise speciﬁed in the Camarillo Municipal Code, this chapter governs appeals from all acons contemplated by this tle. For purposes of this chapter, “appeal” means a request by an interested party for a de novo review of a decision.

19.67.020 – Reviewing authority.

A. Any order, requirement, decision, determinaon, interpretaon, or ruling made in the administraon or enforcement of this tle may be appealed by an interested person or by any oﬃcer, board, or Director within the me prescribed in this chapter as follows:

1. The planning commission will hear appeals concernin g the Community Development Department’s acons.

2. The city council will hear appeals concerning the p lanning commission’s acons.

B. Within the me prescribed by this chapter, the city council may appeal to itself any order, requirement, decision, determinaon, interpretaon, or ruling made in the administraon or enforcement of this tle, by minute order of a majority vote of the city council.

C. Upon hearing the appeal, the reviewing body will consider the record, and such addional evidence as may be oﬀered and may aﬃrm, reverse, or modify in whole or in part the order, requirement, decision, determinaon, or interpretaon appealed from or make and substute such other addional decisions or determinaons as it may ﬁnd warranted under the provisions of this tle.

D. Unless speciﬁcally provided in this tle or by applicable law, the city council will render the city’s ﬁnal decision for purposes of judicial review.

19.67.030 – Form of appeal.

A. All appeals must be mely ﬁled with the Director in wring, on forms provided and maintained by the Community Development Department. For the reviewing body’s consideraon, each appeal should:

1. Idenfy the decision to which the appeal relates;

2. Set forth the parculars concerning where the acon appealed from met or failed to meet the standards set forth in this tle; and

3. State any instances in which the reviewing oﬃcial or body erred in reaching its determinaon.

B. An appeal fee must be paid concurrent with ﬁling of the appeal in accordance with the fee schedule established by city council resoluon.

19.67.040 – Time limit for ﬁling an appeal.

A. All appeals must be ﬁled within 10 calendar days of the date of the rendering of the decision. If the tenth day occurs on a holiday or weekend, the appeal period is extended to the next city workday. No appeal can be accepted a7er the appeal period expires.

B. Appeals will be scheduled for public hearing within 60 days from the date that the appeal was ﬁled.

19.67.050 – Stay of proceedings.

The mely ﬁling of an appeal stays a decision to w hich the appeal or order of review relates, pending a review of the ma9er.

19.67.060 – No)ce.

A. Upon the Community Development Department’s receipt of an appeal, the Director will cause the complete ﬁle of the case to be transmi9ed to the reviewing authority.

B. Noce of the me and place of public hearings, and a general descripon of the appeal, will be given to the appellant and any other persons that has previously provided the Director with a wri9en request for noce, pursuant to Chapter 19.84.030.

C. Failure to send noce to any property owner whose address is not on the most recent roll of the Ventura County Assessor does not invalidate any of the proceedings.

D. Wri9en noce of the city’s ﬁnal decision will be provided to the appellant, the applicant, and any other interested person who previously requested such noce.

Title 19 - ZONING
I. - INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Chapter 19.02 PURPOSE AND SCOPE—SHORT TITLE

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19.02.010 Purpose and scope.

A. The purpose of this title is to consolidate and coordinate all existing zoning regulations and prov isions into one comprehensive zoning plan in order to designate , regulate , and control the location and use of buildings, structures , and land for residence, commerce, trade, industry or other purposes; to regulate and limit the height, number of stories, and size of buildings an d other structures , hereafter erected or altered; to regulate and determine the size of yards and other open spac es and to regulate and limit the density of populat ion; and for such purposes to divide the city into zones of such number, shape , and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and to provid e for the enforcement thereof.

B. Further, such regulations are deemed necessary i n order to encourage the most appropriate use of la nd; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to pr ovide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires; to prevent undue concentra tion of population; to lessen congestion on streets ; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilit ies and facilities such as transportation, water, s ewerage, schools, parks , and other public requirements; and to protect and promote the health, safety , and general welfare of the public, all in accordance with a com prehensive zoning plan. (Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code 9300.)

19.02.020 Private agreements.

The provisions of this title are not intended to in terfere with or abrogate or negate any easements, covenants , or existing agreements between parties.
(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.1.)

19.02.030 Conflicts.

Whenever the provisions of this title impose a more stringent regulation upon buildings or structures and the use of them or the use of land or premises and requ ire larger open spaces or yards or setbacks imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall govern. (Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.2.)

19.02.040 Short title.

The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the official zoning ordinance of the City of Ca marillo. (Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.3.)

19.02.050 Director/Department.

A. The Director has the authority and responsibility t o hear and act upon all matters as specified in this title.

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B. If ambiguity arises concerning this title, it is th e Director’s duty to ascertain all pertinent facts, and to set forth in writing their findings and determinations. The D irector can refer the matter to the planning commis sion as a scheduled matter not requiring a public hearing, an d the findings and interpretations of the planning commission will be set forth in the recorded minute s. Thereafter, such interpretations will govern.

C. All references within this title to a particular de partment refers to the director, or designee, of th e respective department.

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19.04.030 Accessory use.
"Accessory use" means a use incidental , ancillary, and subordinate to the principal use established o n the same lot , or parcel of land , or building site , and the total square footage occupied by all accessory uses within the primary structure(s) on a site must not exceed forty-nine percent of the gross floor area of the build ing(s) . (Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(5).)

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19.04.135 Building height.
"Building height" means the vertical distance from the average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the structure exclusive of chimneys and ventilators. Roof structures for the housing of elevators and required stairways may be erected above the maximum height limit set for the zone when approved by the Director. No penthouse or roof structure or any other space above the prescribed height limit is allowed and may not be used to provide add itional living or floor space areas. (Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(26).)

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19.04.437 Life science.
"Life Science" means interactions with living organ isms (e.g., microbes, human beings, animals, and pl ants) and their products, including all disciplines and m ethodologies of biology such as aerobiology, agricu ltural science, plant science, animal science, vivarium, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, microbiology , synthetic biology, virology, molecular biology, environmental science, public health, modeling, engineering of living sys tems, and all applications of the biological sciences.
(Ord. No. 2007, § 4B, 4-12-2023)

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19.04.710 Service station.
"Service station" (sometimes referred to as "automo bile service station") means and includes the retai l sale of motor vehicle fuel, and repairs for motor vehicl es including indoor facilities for lubrication, bat tery and brake service, tire repair, minor adjustment and repair. Service stations may include accessory car washes. Service station does not include painting, body work, steam cleaning and major repairs. Service station also d oes not include mini-marts and/or the retail sale of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage except as permitt ed under a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 712 § 2, 1990: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5( 140).)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.12 R-E RURAL EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL ZONE

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Chapter 19.12 R-E RURAL EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL ZONE 1

19.12.020 Uses permitted.

In the R-E zone, the following uses only are permit ted:

A. Agricultural uses. Land within the R-E zone may be used for the growing of agricultural crops and u ses ancillary thereto but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept on the lot or parcel except as otherwise permitted by this title and in accordance with the standards set forth herein; B. One-family dwelling of a permanent character pla ced in a permanent location, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;
C. [Reserved];
D. Day care, small family and large family;
E. Elementary,
junior high middle, and high schools offering a full curriculum as req uired by state law but excluding boarding schools with private colleges be ing permitted under a conditional use permit; F. Farm animals and fowl subject to the limitations of conditions set forth in Section 19.12.170; G. Boarding and care of horses including accommodat ions and living quarters for groom and caretakers located within the same building when the parcel of land comprises ten acres or more; H. Fire stations, public buildings and other facili ties of federal, state, county and city agencies, e xcluding detention facilities;
I. Horticultural and floricultural of all types inc luding nurseries, hothouses, greenhouses, orchards, flower and vegetable gardens, and accessory structures nec essary for such use (excluding retail sales); J. Movie sets or locations which may contain struct ures of a temporary nature to be used for photographic purposes in connection with the produc tion of motion pictures and television programs; provided, however, such sets or locations may not b e used as a permanent studio or for other similar types of uses;

1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), adopted Apr il 28, 2021, repealed the former Ch. 19.12, §§

19.12.010—19.12.080, and enacted a new Ch. 19.12 as set out here in. The former Ch.. 19.12 pertained to R-E rural exclusive zone and derived from prior code § 9402.2, 9402.3 (f), (j), (k), 1976; Ord. 320 (part), 1976; Ord. 444 § 3, 1979; Ord. 474 § 3, 1980; Ord. 482 § 1, 1980; Ord. 512 § 10 (par t), 1982; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 590 §§ 5, 6, 1985; Ord. 593 §§ 5, 6, 1985; Ord. 594 § 2, 1985; Ord. 596 § 2, 1985; Ord. 621 § 1, 1986; Ord. 634 § 2, 3, 1987; Ord. 730 § 2, 1990; Ord. 736 §§ 3, 4, 1990; Ord. 767 § 3, 1992; Ord. 773 § 6, 1993; Ord. 858 § 4, 1996; Ord. 858 § 5, 1996; Ord. 962 §§ 2, 6, 8, 2003; Ord. 963 §§ 2, 6, 8, 2003; Ord. 996 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1012 § 3, 2007; Ord. No. 1032, §§ 6, 7, adopted Oct. 8, 2008; Ord. No. 1069, §§ 8, 9, adopted Jan. 11, 2012; Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), adopted Sept. 25, 2013; O rd. No. 1119, § 3, adopted Jan. 27, 2016; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, adopted April 26, 2017; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, ad opted April 12, 2017; Ord. No. 1171, § 3D, adopted March 25, 2020; Ord. No. 1174, § 4B, adopted June 10, 2020.

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K. Petroleum products storage required for agricult ural uses on the premises; storage not to exceed on e thousand gallons of petroleum products to be stored in a manner approved by the fire department and the community development department;
L. Pigeons and small birds provided that:

1. Such birds consist of pigeons, ornamental or song birds, three months of age or older but not including birds kept for commercial purposes or pou ltry;

2. The total number of pigeons may not exceed five p igeons for each one thousand square feet of lot area or ten ornamental or song birds for each o ne thousand square feet of area;

3. Accessory buildings or structures incidental to s uch permitted uses may not be located closer than ten feet from any property line nor twenty-fiv e feet from any residential dwelling used for human habitation other than the residence on the sa me lot;

4. Such pigeons and birds must be kept and maintaine d in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and may not cause or tend to cause detrimental or i njurious conditions to the public health, safety, or general welfare of any human being or an imals; M. Public parks, playgrounds and athletic fields;
N. Temporary subdivision office; temporary subdivis ion office for the limited purpose of conducting sa le of lots in the subdivision tract. Such use will be subject to approval by the director and any conditi ons deemed necessary to insure compatibility with the a rea in which it is proposed to be placed; O. Temporary storage in any building project during construction and sixty days thereafter property in such project may be used for storage of materials, excluding batch plants, used in the construction of the individual buildings in the project and for the contractor's temporary office; P. Accessory buildings and structures auxiliary to the principal permitted uses; Q. Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63;
R. Home occupations as set forth in Chapter 19.65;
S. Accessory dwelling units in accordance with Sect ion 19.12.145; T. Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74; U. Agricultural Employee housing consisting of no m ore than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 19.10.120, provided the owner of any employee hou sing qualifies or intends to qualify for a permit to operate pursuant to Division 13, Part 1 of t he Health and Safety Code. (Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023) Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.14 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

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Chapter 19.14 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

19.14.030 Uses requiring conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the R-1 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the mann er provided in this chapter and such use conforms to e very term and condition of the permit. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commissio n if the applicant produces sufficient evidence tha t the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to the property in the vicinity of the property on which the use will be situated or that the effects can be modified to insure compatibility through the conditions of approval:

A. Animals, birds, and poultry in excess of the num ber permitted elsewhere in the zone for commercial or private use;
B. Cemeteries, columbariums, crematories and mausol eums; C. Churches;
D. Day care facilities for more children than allow ed; E. Elementary,
junior high middle, and high schools, boarding, including offering a fu ll curricula as required by state law;
F. Tennis clubs and swim clubs, golf courses with d riving range including pro shop and restaurants but excluding miniature courses and separate driving ra nges; G. Governmental facilities;
H. Libraries and museums;
I. Model experimental dwellings;
J. Philanthropic and charitable institutions;
K. Public utility buildings and structures;
L. Rest, convalescent or nursing homes;
M. Temporary residence; a mobile home may be used a s a temporary residence for such time as the commission may permit during the period of construc tion of a permanent dwelling on the same lot when the dwelling is not inhabitable, but in no cas e longer than six months from the date of zone clearances issued for the mobile home;
N. Water supply, governed by the following:

1. The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced shall be used only for the lot on which the well is located.

2. The drilling and operation of water wells and dis tribution of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which i t serves;

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O. Parking lots, as accessory uses, within one hund red fifty feet of the building, lot, parcel or site they are intended to serve. Publicly owned parking lots shal l be excluded from the conditional use requirement; P. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62; R. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas greater tha n one meter and roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline of the roof and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter in size located in the requi red side yard or at heights greater than fifteen fe et; S. Buildings containing a height greater than twent y-five feet with maximum height of seventy-five fee t.

This provision shall not apply to single-family res idences; T. Animals not otherwise permitted in this zone.
(Ord. 962 § 2, 2003; Ord. 858 § 6, 1996; Ord. 773 § 8, 1993; Ord. 767 § 6, 199 2; Ord. 634 § 4, 1987; Ord. 596 § 4, 1985; Ord. 593 § 7, 1985; Ord. 590 § 7, 1985; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord . 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 482 § 2, 1980; Ord. 444 § 5, 1979; Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.2. )

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Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.16 RPD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE

Chapter 19.16 RPD RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE

19.16.010 Intent and purpose.

In order to provide a method whereby land may be designed and developed as a unit for residential use by taking advantage of modern site planning techniques; and, in addition, in order to produce an environment of stable, desirable character which will be in harmony with the existing or potential development of the surrounding neighborhood; and, in order to produce developments which meet standards of open space, light, air, pedestrian and vehicular circulation; the planning commission may approve a permit for four units or less per acre in accordance with established conditions of the R-1 zZone. A residential planned development (RPD) permit may be approved by the planning commission after a public hearing and required findings (Section 19.16.300) have been made for greater densities or for departures from the general standards for a residential development which includes an innovative approach in residential design. The planning commission in considering any development may not exceed the density authorized by the general plan. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.)

19.16.020 Uses permitted.

Uses permitted in the RPD zZone are as follows:

A. Dwellings, one-family conventional detached structure, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;
B. Day care, small family and large family;
C. Lath and greenhouses, private and horticulture collections for noncommercial purposes; D. Temporary subdivision office; a temporary real estate subdivision sales office for a limited purpose of conducting sales only of lots in the subdivision or residential tract subject to the approval by the dDirector;
E. Temporary storage; any building project during construction or sixty days thereafter, the property and the project may be used for the storage of materials used in the construction of the individual buildings in the project and for the contractor's temporary office which may be placed on the adjoining property with the approval of the property owner;
F. Public schools; elementary, junior highmiddle school ; G. Keeping of household pets, domestic animals for personal purposes on a single-family detached residential lot in the RPD-5 or lesser zone must be maintained in accordance with the standards established in the R-1 zZone;
H. Attached residential units or single-family units in the RPD-6U or greater zone may keep household pets and domestic animals for personal purpose, subject to the following:

1. Not more than two dogs and two cats over the age of four months or combination thereof.

Nothing herein authorizes the breeding of dogs and cats for commercial purposes. For the purposes of this section, more than one litter per year per household will constitute "commercial purposes." No farm animals, miniature pot-bellied pigs, or pigeons are permitted ,;

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2. Small birds. Ten small birds on parcels fifteen hundred square feet or less in area. Lots greater than fifteen hundred square feet in area may have ten small birds for each additional fifteen hundred square feet of lot area. No pigeons are allowed ,;

3. Medium birds: provided that the total number may not exceed five for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area ,;

4. Large birds: provided that the total number may not exceed four for each parcel. No peafowl are allowed ,; and

5. That the number of birds authorized in Section 19.16.020(H)(2), (3) and (4) combined may not exceed the number authorized in Section 19.16.020(H)(2),6. All areas used for the keeping of animals must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and may not cause detrimental or injurious conditions to the public health, safety, or general welfare of any human being ;.

I. Agricultural uses, including the growing of agricultural crops, accessory structures, temporary agricultural uses, and stands, are permitted uses, but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept except as otherwise permitted by this chapter; subject to the following conditions and limitations:

1. Growing agricultural crops and accessory structures are permitted uses, but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept except as otherwise permitted by this chapter; J. Rented rooms in any single-family detached residence (RPD-5 or lesser zone) for occupancy of not more than two persons in addition to members of the family occupying such dwellings; K. Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63; L. Home occupations as set forth in Chapter 19.65; M. Keeping of farm animals for personal purposes on a single-family detached residential lot in the RPD- 5U or lesser zone must be maintained in accordance with the standards established in the R-1 Zone; N. A youth animal project may be allowed in a detached single-family dwelling in the RPD-5U or lesser zone when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the dDirector must find as a condition of approval that the adjoining property owner(s) and the leader(s) of the recognized youth organization do not object to the project and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

Duration of the youth animal project may not exceed six months and not more than one youth animal project per year per parcel. The dDirector may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code; O. Wild birds may be allowed in a detached single-family dwelling in the RPD-5U or lesser zone when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the dDirector must find that all other local, state, and federal requirements have been met and that adjoining property owner(s) do not object to keeping the wild bird(s) and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The dDirector may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code .;
P. Second dwelling units in the RPD-5U, or below, zZone in accordance with Section 19.16.175; Q. Accessory buildings and structures auxiliary to the principal permitted uses; R. Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74 .; and S. Emergency shelter, including other interim interventions such as navigation centers, bridge housing, or respite or recuperative care.

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(Ord. 963 § 15, 2003; Ord. 962 § 15, 2003; Ord. 791 § 1, 1993; Ord. 781 § 5, 1993; Ord. 773 § 9, 1993; Ord. 767 §§ 7—9, 1992; Ord. 720 § 1, 1990; Ord. 713 § 4, 1990; Ord. 628 § 4, 1987; Ord. 610 § 1, 1986; Ord. 512 § 4, 1982; Ord. 493 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.1.) (Ord. No. 1059, § 2, 10-13-2010; Ord. No. 1077, § 3, 6-12-2013; Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), 9-25-2013; Ord. No. 1171, § 3F, 3-25-2020; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.16.025 Uses subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted in the RPD zZone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided by Chapter 19.62:

A. Water supply, governed by the following provisions:

1. The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced shallmust be used only for the lot on which the well is located ; and,

2. The drilling and operation of water wells and distributions of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which it serves ;.

B. Parking lots, as accessory uses, within one hundred fifty feet of the building, lot, parcel or site they are intended to serve. Publicly owned parking lots shallare be excluded from the conditional use permit requirement;
C. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62; E. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas , and satellite dish antennas mounted in a side yard or at heights greater than fifteen feet in the RPD-5U or lesser zones with detached residential units. No conditional use permit may be issued for a roof-mounted satellite dish unless it meets the following criteria:

1. The applicant must demonstrate that ground-mounting of the satellite dish antenna would result in the obstruction of the satellite antenna's reception window, and that such obstruction involves factors beyond his/her control ,;

2. The height of the proposed satellite dish antenna shallmust not exceed the maximum height restriction imposed upon primary uses within the zone;,

3. The proposed satellite dish antenna must be compatible with neighboring uses and improvements and should be located away from public view as much as possible ; and,

4. The application shallmust include certification that the proposed installation is in conformance with applicable city building code regulations. Furthermore, the application must contain written documentation of such conformance, including load distributions within the building's support structure;
F. Day care facilities for more children than allowed .; G. Single-room occupancy (SRO) facilities subject to the following additional standards:

1. One SRO facility per lot .;

2. Distance requirement of 500 feet between any other SRO facility .;

3. Minimum unit size: 300 square feet. Maximum unit size: 450 square feet for single occupancy .;

4. Maximum occupancy of two persons per unit (with minimum size of 350 square feet for two persons) and a maximum of 450 square feet .;
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5. Must include a kitchen and a bathroom in each unit ;.

6. Must include on-site laundry facility adequate for a number of residents ;.

7. Must comply with the Community Design Element ;.

8. All requirements of the underlying RPD-30U Zone apply, including parking ; and.

9. An SRO facility must be part of a multi-family residential project; the units must be dispersed throughout the project, and the total number of SRO units may not exceed 50 percent of the total number of residential units in the project ;. (Ord. 963 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 773 § 10, 1993; Ord. 634 § 6, 1987; Ord. 593 § 9, 1985; Ord. 590 § 9, 1985; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 482 § 3, 1980; Ord. 444 § 6, 1979.) (Ord. No. 1111, § 5, 11-11-2015)

19.16.030 Uses permitted by residential planned development permit.

Residential planned development permits may be approved by the planning commission for the following uses and developers are encouraged to include innovative approaches in residential design which may include general departures from standard design principles, but still must provide adequate open space, separation of units, and allow for a mix of unit types. In addition, projects which provide housing to senior citizens or to persons and families of very low or lower income may qualify for a density bonus or other incentive as provided for in Chapter 19.49:

A. Apartments projects;
B. Dwellings, two-family;
C. Dwellings, multifamily, including but not limited to cluster, townhouse, condominium, community apartment , or stock cooperative projects (which includes zero side yard residential subdivisions); D. Fire stations, public buildings, temporary detached facilities , and other facilities of the federal, state, county , and city agencies;
E. Buildings containing a height greater than twenty-five feet; F. Churches;
G. Commercial recreation centers consisting of either/or a combination of tennis, golf, swim club s, and including restaurants, and pro shops open to the public or private and designed as either a part of or as a separate usage in a residential area;
H. Philanthropic or charitable institutions;
I. Public utility buildings and structures;
J. Rest, convalescent, and nursing homes; and
K. Homes for the aged.
(Ord. 773 § 11, 1993; Ord. 770 § 2, 1992; Ord. 654 § 2, 1988; Ord. 491 § 2, 1981; Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.2.)
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19.16.035 Modification of projects permitted by residential planned development permit.

Any project for which a residential planned development permit is required by this chapter shallmay not be changed as to physical characteristics, designated uses, or form of ownership without approval by the planning commission, even though no such permit was required to be issued at the time of development. As used in this section, "change in form of ownership" means conversion of all or a portion of an apartment project to condominiums, community apartments, stock cooperatives, or similar forms of ownership. Approval of any of the above changes shall be must comply with pursuant to provisions applicable to issuance of a residential planned development permit.
(Ord. 491 § 3, 1981.)

19.16.040 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.16.050 through 19.16.240 shall apply to all lots and uses in the RPD zZone, except where modified by the RPD permit, and all development of RPD-4 or less which shallmust be in accordance with the R-1 zZone standards. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3 (part).)

19.16.050 Lot area and site area.

For all development abovegreater than RPD-4 in density , the size of the actual lot and site area shall beis determined by the planning commission underand approved by a RPD the planned development permit. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(A).)

19.16.060 Lot dimensions.

For Aall development s involving greater than RPD-4 in density , the size of the lot dimensions shall be reviewed is determined by the planning commission and approved under the by a RPD permit. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(B).)

19.16.070 Unit density.

A. The general density in the RPD zZone shallmust be in accordance with the subzone suffix which shall indicate s the maximum number of dwelling units per acre, followed by the letter "U." The subzones for the RPD zZone may be any number between RPD-1U and RPD-30U. The RPD without a suffix subzone number may be approved under by a planned developmentRPD permit by the planning commission up to a maximum of thirty units per acre in accordance with the general plan designation.

The planning commission may grant an increase in the maximum residential density otherwise allowable under the provisions of this title to projects which provide housing for senior residents or families of very low or lower income as provided for in Chapter 19.49.

B. Change of Designation of Subzone. The change of designation of subzone may only be altered or modified in accordance with the procedures set forth for zone changes. (Ord. 770 § 3, 1992; Ord. 654 § 3, 1988; Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(C).) Created: 2025-02-25 15:11:41 [EST]
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19.16.080 Minimum yard requirements.

A. Front Yard. When a unit fronts on a public right-of-way, the minimum setback shall beis no less than twenty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line except if approved under an RPD permit for an alternate setback which shallmust provide adequate separation.

B. Side Yard.

1. A one-story dwelling shallmust have a minimum side yard from the street side of ten feet with the interior side yard being not less than five feet unless approved underby an RPD permit for an alternate setback which shallmust be determined to provide adequate separation.

2. Two-story dwellings shallmust have a minimum side yard of ten feet, or if included under a cluster project , an alternate setback may be approved which shall beif it is determined to provide adequate separation between units.

C. Rear Yards. The rear yard shallmust not be less than twenty feet in depth with a grade not to exceed three percent except if included in a project where common open space is provided, in which case, the minimum building separation of subsection D of this section shallmust be met.

D. Distance between buildings shallmust be as follows except where modified by the a RPD permit:

1. The minimum distance between adjoining buildings developed or proposed within a cluster project when arranged front-to-front, front-to-rear , or rear-to-rear shallmust not be less than forty feet.

2. The minimum distance between buildings for side to front or side to rear shallmust be thirty feet.

3. Buildings placed side-to-side shallmust have a minimum separation of twenty feet.

4. The minimum distance between the accessory building and any other building shallmust be ten feet unless it is an integral part of the main building. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(D).)

19.16.090 Building height.

A maximum of twenty-five feet unless a greater height is approved underby an RPD permit. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(E).)

19.16.100 Building coverage.

A mMaximum building coverage allowed for a residential planned developmentRPD permit for a development of RPD-4 or less shall be forty percent is 40% . All developments with densities greater than RPD-4 shallmay not exceed fifty percent50% wherein recreation buildings may be excluded from coverage measurements.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(F).)

19.16.110 Common usable open space.

A. Common usable open space includes areas planned within residential development projects which are to be used for scenic landscaping or recreational purposes by all the residents of the project.

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B. Common usable open space does not include land occupied by streets, driveways, parking areas, service areas, or required front or street side yards; provided, however, that land occupied by recreational structures and facilities may be counted as common usable open space and in accordance with the following standards:

1. The minimum common usable open space required for each dwelling unit shallmust be as follows:
a. One hundred and twenty-five square feet for each efficiency unit; b. Two hundred fifty square feet per bedroom for each dwelling unit having two or less bedrooms; c. Five hundred square feet for each bedroom for each dwelling unit having three or more bedrooms.

2. At least fifty percent of the required common usable open space shallmust be contained in one or not more than three common areas and a rectangle described within it shallwill be determined by the commission as reasonable and usable. The required common usable open space may be distributed throughout the project and need not be in one large area provided that required common usable open space shall havehas an area six hundred twenty-five square feet and a rectangle described within it shall havehas a minimum dimension of not less than twenty-five feet.

3. All required common usable open space shallmust be suitably improved for its intended purpose and all lawn and landscaping areas shallmust be provided with a permanent watering system adequate to maintain such areas. Natural features of the site worthy of preservation as described by the planning commission may be retained in their natural state and need not be formally improved but shallmust be maintained to the extent that certain improvement features such as irrigation lines and additional plant materials may be added to insureensure the lasting retention of the natural feature being preserved.

4. In recognition of the fact that greater densities authorized under the terms of this chapter can be approved for housing developments it is essential that the open space provided in lieu of individual setback yards and the like be in the form of flat usable land rather than in steep unusable slopes.

Therefore, depending upon the nature and concept of the project, fifty percent to one hundred percent of the required common usable open space shallmust be situated on slopes not to exceed five percent. The planning commission may make the determination based upon the individual application and development program.

5. If individual dwelling units in the development are to be sold, open space may be required on each individual lot in accordance with the planned development permit. If common area is provided, the usable open space shallmust remain in common ownership and remain available for all units within the project.
(Ord. 364 § 1, (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(G).)

19.16.120 Private usable open space.

Development design of private usable open space to serve individual units where no common area is provided shallmust have open space for each unit having no dimension less than ten feet on ground level or eight feet above ground level.
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19.16.130 Parking.

Off-street parking shallmust be as set forth in the parking provisions of this title (Chapter 19.44 ); however, in no case shallmay required parking be provided in the front yard setback area, and there shallmust be adequate space for the parking of recreational vehicles in the side yard area or within the project as approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(I).)

19.16.140 Fences and walls.

A. A fence or wall not to exceed six feet in height may be required to be located and maintained along the side or rear lot lines provided such fence or wall does not extend into the required front yard or into the side yard along the street side of a reverse corner lot, in which case such fence or wall shall be is limited to three feet in height.

B. No fence or hedge shallmay exceed three feet in height in any required cutoff area described in this chapter.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, the dDirector of planning and community development may approve an increase in the height of a wall or fence of up to eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a primary arterial or eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a secondary arterial; provided, that the dDirector finds that the wall and the landscaping surrounding the wall will be:

1. Compatible with surrounding land uses;

2. Consistent with the city's general plan;

3. In compliance with all city ordinances and policies; and

4. Consistent with , and not detrimental to , the public health, safety , or welfare.

The dDirector may impose conditions on approval of the increased height in order to meet these criteria, or as otherwise necessary to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of this title. (Ord. 594 § 4, 1985: Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(J).)

19.16.150 Utilities.

All utilities shallmust be placed underground in accordance with the provisions of the Camarillo Municipal Code.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(K).)

19.16.160 Signs.

A. Subdivision Sale Sign.

1. Number. Each subdivision is permitted one subdivision sale sign.

2. Area. A subdivision sale sign may not exceed 32 square feet in area per face.

3. Height. A subdivision sale sign may not exceed 12 feet in height.

4. Lighting. A Ssubdivision sale sign may not be illuminated.

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5. Time Limits. A subdivision sale sign must be removed after it has been erected for two years or when all of the subdivision residential lots have been sold, whichever occurs first. This time limit may be extended by the Director.

6. Location. The subdivision sale sign must be immediately adjacent to the residential lots offered for sale. The precise location of the sign must be approved by the Director.

B. Subdivision Identification Sign.

1. Number. A subdivision identification sign is permitted at any direct entrance (not to exceed two) from a limited access road that borders the development. The sign may be either a monument sign or a wall sign.

2. Area. Subdivision identification signs may not exceed twenty-five square feet in area per face.

3. Height. If a monument sign is used, the height may not exceed eight feet.

4. Lighting. Subdivision identification signs may not be illuminated, unless the maintenance is assumed by a property owners' association as part of the recorded conditions, covenant s, and restrictions for the project.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(L).) (Ord. No. 1122, § 4, 3-23-2016)

19.16.170 Accessory buildings and structures.

A. Accessory buildings and structures placed in the RPD or lesser zones shallmust comply with the R-1 zZone standards.

B. Patio Covers for Cluster Residential Unit. A covered unenclosed patio may project to within two feet of the side property line with the supporting poles also to within two feet of the side property line unless a common open space is provided in which case a zero setback may be approved.

C. Covered Patio, Rear Yard. A covered patio, attached or unattached, which is enclosed on not more than three sides may extend into the required rear yard provided the distance between the rear property line and the nearest point of the patio is not less than ten feet, unless a common open space is provided, in which case a zero setback may be approved.

D. Satellite Dish Antenna. A satellite dish antenna placed in the RPD-5U or lesser zones with detached residential units shallmust be in accordance with the R-1 zZone standards. Attached or detached units in the RPD-6 or greater RPD zones may be permitted either a central satellite dish antenna system with an RPD permit or other satellite dish system in accordance with an RPD permit and approval from any applicable homeowners association.

E. An antenna system placed in the RPD-4U or RPD-5U or lesser zones with detached residential units shallmust be in accordance with the R-1 zZone standards.
(Ord. 963 § 16, 2003; Ord. 962 § 16, 2003; Ord. 858 § 8, 1996; Ord. 730 § 4, 1990; Ord. 593 § 10, 1985; Ord. 590 § 10, 1985; Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(M).)

19.16.1 8075 Accessory dwelling units.

Accessory dwelling units are permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.56 (Accessory Dwelling Units) .

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(Ord. 963 § 17, 2003: Ord. 962 § 17, 2003)
(Ord. No. 1119, § 5, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, 4-12-2017; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, 4-26-2017)

19.16.180 Mechanical equipment.

No mechanical equipment consisting of ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and servicing equipment for swimming pools shall be placed in the side yard or front yard area. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(O).)

19.16.190 Landscaping.

Landscaping and other ground space treatment shallmust be provided on all areas not used for buildings, parking, roadways, pathways , or recreational facilities. Existing natural landscaping elements should be retained where possible and integrated into the landscape plan. The landscaping area shallmust be maintained in an orderly, healthy manner or replaced. Landscaping shall beis considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, groundcover, or other plant material. Such landscaping shallmust be provided in accordance with the following standards:

A. The entire required setback area shallmust be landscaped, with the exception of vehicle accessways and other areas designated for recreational purposes.

B. Landscaping shallmust consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover with careful consideration given to the eventual size and spread, susceptibility to disease and pests, durability and adaptability to disease and pests, and durability and adaptability to existing soil and climatic conditions. Fountains, ponds, sculpture , and decorative screen walls asare considered an integral part of the landscaping scheme and are permitted.

C. Landscape Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet shallmust be submitted and approved by the planning dDirector.

1. The planning dDirector or the applicant may request the planning commission to review any landscaping plan or fence plan as provided for under Section 19.16.300, even though not required by this section, and in such event , the decision of the planning commission replaces that of the planning dDirector.

2. The approval provided for herein may be conditioned so as to insureensure compliance with the purpose and provisions of this part with the plan including the following:
a. The dimension and square footage of each planting area; b. The total square footage and percentage of the developed site devoted to landscaping; c. The identification of each plant with common and botanical name atin the planting area ;, including the common and botanical name, the number of each , and their container size; d. Permanent watering system including pipe sizes and type and size of all sprinkler headsirrigation devices as well as water requirements for the system to determine meter size; and
e. A Sspecification sheet indicating a soil preparation maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.

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(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(P).)

19.16.200 Refuse and recycling containment.

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

A. All outdoor refuse and recycling storage areas shallmust be easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high decorative brick, concrete block, or masonry wall. The opening of such storage area shallmust be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material.

B. The number and general placement of the enclosures shallmust be contained in the RPD permit and approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 791 § 2, 1993: Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(Q).)

19.16.210 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code . (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(R).) (Ord. No. 2004, § 5, 1-11-2023)

19.16.220 Mechanical equipment.

A. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment orand electrical equipment shallmust be completely screened behind a permanent structure , and all rooftop mechanical equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or be completely restrictedand screened from all view to the satisfaction of the Director at ground level .

B. No mechanical equipment consisting of ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and servicing equipment for swimming pools may be placed in the side yard or front yard area. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(S).)

19.16.230 Private streets.

Private streets and/or driveways provided within the project shall be are subject to the approval of the planned development permit and in accordance with the following standards:

For private streets, the minimum street width shallmust be as follows:

A. Twenty-six feet curb-to-curb (when parking is provided off street ); B. Thirty-two feet curb-to-curb (when parallel parking is provided on one side ); C. Thirty-six feet curb-to-curb in single-family developments (when parallel parking is provided on both sides ); and
D. Forty feet curb-to-curb in multiple residential developments (when parallel parking is provided on both sides ).
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19.16.240 Ramping and equipment for handicapped.

Adequate ramps and equipment to be provided to accommodate the use of the facilities by the handicapped shallmust include , but not be limited to , access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.3(U).)

19.16.250 Planned development permit—List of property owners required.

The applicant shall submit to the planning commission an application for a residential planned development permit together with a list of all property owners taken from the last equalized rolls within a three hundred-foot radius of the property and other such information shown on the application form. Residential projects which do not require a public hearing need not provide the ownership list of property owners. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4 (A).)

19.16.260 Planned development permit—Filing—Information required.

Applications for an RPD permit shall be filed with the planning department in the form set forth showing all property lines, computations for open space, number of units in various categories, existing and proposed building locations, elevations, parking areas, vehicular access facilities, outdoor storage areas, recreation areas, open space areas, walls, landscaped areas and planting screens, all adequately dimensioned, must be submitted to the planning commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone. General elevations or perspective drawings of all proposed buildings, walls and structures, and samples of colors and materials shall be included. The plot plan shall show the topography of the lot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topographic 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. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4(B).)

19.16.270 Planned development permit—Submittal of construction sequence.

Each development permit shall include the submittal of a construction sequence for the land covered by the permit showing the order in which particular structures will be constructed and upon approval of the sequence, the applicant shall not deviate without written approval by the planning director. At no time shall there be more than an average of the allowable units per acre constructed or under construction on the portion of the land which has been developed or is under development.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4(C).)

19.16.280 Planned development permit—Meeting with development advisory committee.

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

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19.16.290 Planned development permit—Public hearing.

A. When a completed application for a RPD permit, together with required data, is accepted by the planning department, a public hearing before the planning commission will be set following the development advisory committee meeting and compliance 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 will consider all aspects of the RPD permit requested as provided for under this code. In addition, the planning commission will consider the necessary findings under Section 19.16.300.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4(E).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(G), 5-25-2018)

19.16.300 Planned development permit—Planning commission consideration.

The planning commission and/or city council in considering a request for a residential planned development permit shall consider and determine that the following can be made or that the project may 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 with the various uses and zones within the area it is 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. The project is necessary to make reasonable use of the property; E. The permit includes conditions which in the opinion of the commission and/or city council are imposed to insure compatibility and/or to mitigate any adverse conditions involved with the use or intensity of development, both public and private;
F. The project will provide an environment of stable, desirable character with adequate open space, light, air, pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
(Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4(F).)

19.16.310 Planned development permit—Planning commission action.

A. The planning commission in considering an application for a residential planned development may approve, disapprove or conditionally approve an application therefor. The planning commission decision shall be effective as described in subdivision A of Section 19.16.320.

B. Upon obtaining approval, the applicant has twelve months in which to initiate the construction. During the period of construction, the project must be diligently pursued. If, for some reason, the applicant is unable to proceed with construction during the twelve months following the date of approval by the commission and if an extension is not requested, then the permit shall automatically expire. If there have been no changes in the proposed plot plan or adjacent areas, the planning director may grant additional twelve-month extensions to allow for the initiation of construction. The action by the planning director in approval or denial of a time extension may be appealed to the planning commission.

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(Ord. 856 § 2, 1996: Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4 (G).)

19.16.3250 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

Appeals from a decision of the planning commission may be filed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, denying or conditionally approving an application for a residential planned development permit 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 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 the planning commission relating to a planned development permit 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 provided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and shall identify 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 subsection A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a processing 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 the 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 deemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section.

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any other 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 commission decision relating to a planned development permit ("order of review").

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an effective appeal or the timely adoption by the city council of an order of review shall stay the decision of the planning commission to which the appeal or order of review relates, pending the 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 order of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most convenient 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.

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to present relevant reliable evidence to the city council. 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 have the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the planned development permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to the appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who requests such notice. The city council's determination shall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial review. (Ord. 856 § 3, 1996: Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.4(H).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(H), 5-25-2018)

19.16. 3326 0 Certificates of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall is required be applied for any use of land or new buildings permitted in Section 19.16.020.

B. The building department may issue the certificate after planning commission approval and completion of the new buildings.

C. A change in the use in an existing building may be approved by the planning dDirector. (Ord. 364 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9404.5.)

19.16.340 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), adopted April 24, 2024, repealed § 19.16.340, which pertained to plan review process and derived from Ord. 962 § 18, 2003; Ord. 963 § 18, 2003; Ord. No. 1174, § 4D, 6-10-2020.

19.16.350 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1174, § 4A, adopted June 10, 2020, repealed § considerations, which pertained to X and derived from Ord. 962 § 19, 2003: Ord. 963 § 19, 2003.

19.16.360 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1174, § 4A, adopted June 10, 2020, repealed § X, which pertained to appeal to planning commission and derived from Ord. 962 § 20, 2003: Ord. 963 § 20, 2003. (Supp. No. 25)

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Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.20 R-C RECREATION COMMERCIAL ZONE

Chapter 19.20 R-C RECREATION COMMERCIAL ZONE

19.20.010 Intent and purpose.

The rRecreation cCommercial (R-C) zZone is intended to provide for outdoor recreation and agricultural uses suitable for development without significant impact to the environment of the area. The recreation commercialR-C zZone also recognizes incidental and accessory uses such as residences , and commercial and public service facilities , subject to review, and in some cases , conditions to protect natural , scenic , or recreational value. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.1.)

19.20.020 Uses permitted.

In the recreation commercialR-C zZone, only the following uses will be permitted , subject to development standards and approval of a development plan further specified in this zone:

1. Agriculture, floriculture , and horticulture; land within the R-C zZone may be used for growing agricultural crops and uses accessory thereto, but no farm animals or fowl shallmay be raised or kept on any lot or parcel except as otherwise permitted in the R-C zZone;

2. Arboretums;

3. Archery ranges (interior or exterior);

4. Bicycle rentals;

5. Bowling alleys;

6. Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building permitted or building project permitted during the construction and thirty days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office; provided, that any lots or parcel of land so used mustshall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site;

7. Churches, temples, or other places used exclusively for religious worship , including customary incidental educational and social activities in conjunction therewith;

8. Dance pavilions;

9. Elementary schools, junior highmiddle schools , high schools, and colleges offering full curricula as required by state law;

10. Fire stations and facilities for federal, state , and county law enforcement agencies but not including jails, prisons , or other places of confinement;

11. Fishing and casting ponds;

12. Golf courses and driving ranges;

13. Gymnasiums, including meeting rooms and office space for conducting business in connection with the operation of the gymnasium and ancillary functions;

14. Miniature golf course;

15. Museums;
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16. Publicly owned recreation areas , including structures, playgrounds , and athletic fields, and public parks;

17. Public building s and structures , excluding prisons and other places of confinement;

18. Riding and hiking trails, excluding trails for motor vehicles;

19. Skating rinks, including both indoor and outdoor;

21. Swimming pools or clubs;

22. Temporary mobile home housing for caretaker or superintendent; upon application, the planning dDirector may authorize the housing of the superintendent or caretaker in mobile homes for a thirty- day period.
a. At the expiration of the aforesaid thirty-day period, the planning dDirector may authorize the extension of such housing for an additional sixty days provided the applicant has filed for a conditional use permit during the first thirty-day period. If the conditional use permit is denied by the planning commission, the extended authorization by the planning dDirector is rescinded. b. Not more than one such authorization per applicant shall be authorized by the planning dDirector within any twelve-month period.
c. The applicant may, within twenty days after filing an application, appeal the decision of the planning dDirector to the planning commission pursuant to procedure and provisions set forth for public hearing in Chapter 19.67the zoning ordinance ;

23. Tennis, handball, volleyball, badminton, lawn bowling , or similar courts or clubs.

24. Other uses which in the judgment of the planning commission are similar to, compatible with , and no more objectionable than , any of those enumerated therein.

25. The planning dDirector may authorize a temporary carnival, fair, rodeo, gymkhana , and any other similar temporary recreational and amusement type enterprise whenever the duration of the enterprise is for not more than seven days within any sixty-day period of time; at the time of authorization, the planning dDirector may impose conditions regarding hours of operation, access , parking, fencing , and surface treatment to inhibit dust emanation , and bonds to guarantee site maintenance;

26. Accessory uses customarily incidental to any permitted uses, provided such activities and facilities are located on the same premises on which are located the uses to which these are accessory. (Ord. 512 § 6, 1982; Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.2.)

19.20.030 Uses subject to conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the R-C zZone if a conditional use permit is obtained from the planning commission in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient proof that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety , or welfare , or to the property in the vicinity or zone in which the use will be situated ,; that said effectsadverse impacts can be prevented with the imposition of condition s;, and that the permit is necessary for the owner of the property to make reasonable use of the property:

1. Buildings in excess of forty-five feet in height;

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4. Commercial stables and riding academies with the boarding of horses on a lot or parcel of land with an area of not less than two acres including a dwelling for a caretaker and family;

5. Fairgrounds;

6. Heliport landing areas;

7. Movie sets or locations which may contain structures of a temporary nature to be used for photographic and scenic purposes in connection with the production of motion pictures and television programs; such sets or locations shallmay not be used as a permanent service studio or for other similar types of use;

8. Outdoor festivals;

9. Racetracks;

10. Rifle, pistol, skeet, or trap ranges;

11. Rodeos;

12. Stadium, sports arena;

13. Public utility structures and facilities which include electrical substations, power booster or conversion plants, and telephone exchange buildings;

14. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

15. Arcades.
(Ord. 537 § 2, 1982: Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.3.)

19.20.040 Signs.

All signage within the Signs may be erected in a recreation commercialR-C zZone must comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance in in accordance with the sign regulations, Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to the design and placement of signs, for commercial uses. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.4.)

19.20.050 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Section s 19.20.060 through 19.20.170 shall apply to all lots and premises in the R-C zZone. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5 (part).)

19.20.055 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the R-C recreation commercial zZone shall must operate in accordance with the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of this code . (Ord. 763 § 8, 1992.)
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19.20.060 Lot area and width.

A. Minimum lot area shall beis one acre, exclusive of any public right-of-way dedicated for road purposes or proposed road purposes.

B. Minimum width of lot shall beis one hundred fifty feet, excepting corner lots which shall must be one hundred seventy feet.

C. Minimum depth of lots measured at right angles to the front property line shall beis one hundred feet. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(1).)

19.20.070 Building height limit .

All buildings shall beare limited to a height of forty-five feet. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(2).)

19.20.080 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

A. Front Yard. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road shallmust be set back not less than thirty feet from the property line or proposed right-of-way line if future public road dedication is required, which everwhichever is greater. Pedestrian walks, vehicular access drives, meter pits, approved signs , (authorized by the sign ordinance) and utility manholes shall be are permitted in any front yard. The rear fifteen feet of the setback area may be used for parking purposes and other uses in accordance with the approved development plan but excluding habitable structures.

B. Side Yards. Side yards on interior property lines shall beare equal to the height of the building but in no case less than fifteen feet , except that minimum side yards of fifty feet shall beare required whenever a lot or parcel in the R-C zZone abuts a lot or parcel of land in any Rresidential zone. The side yard adjacent to the public road shallmust meet the front yard setback requirements. A common building wall with a zero setback on common interior side yards may be established by development plan approval by the planning commission who shall requireand the exchange and recordation of necessary documents to insureensure adequate access, parking , and easements to serve the development will be required .

C. Rear Yards. A rear yard shallmay not be not less than twenty feet, except that a minimum rear yard of fifty feet shallwill be required whenever a lot or parcel of land in the R-C zZone abuts a lot or parcel in an R residential zone or abuts any street or alley which separates an R-C zZone from any Rresidential zone.

D. General Yard Uses. All operations and uses, except parking, landscaping, recreational , and loading uses, shallmust be conducted in a completely enclosed building. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(3).)

19.20.090 MaximumBuilding coverage.

The ground floor area of buildings and structures shallmust not exceed fifty percent50% of the total area of the premises.
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19.20.100 Required off-street parking.

Off-street parking must be in accordance with the requirements ofThe parking provisions shall be as set forth in the parking regulations, Chapter 19.44.
(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(5).)

19.20.110 Fences and walls.

A. The placement and design of walls shallmust be submitted to, and approved by , the planning commission.

B. A six-foot solid decorative masonry wall shallmust be provided and maintained on the boundary of the R-C zZone which abuts or lies across a public street or alley from a residential zone; except, on the front or side front portion of the property, the wall shallmust be placed in a location approved by the planning commission to provide the necessary screening from the public way. (Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(6).)

19.20.120 Lights.

Lighting, including spotlights, floodlights, electrical reflectors, and other means of illumination for signs , and the like , shallmust be focused, directed, and so arranged as to prevent glare or direct illumination on streets or adjoining property.
(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(7).)

19.20.130 Landscaping and environmental areaoutdoor design features .

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements shall beis 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 plants and trees. The retention of natural and existing landscaping is encouraged.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shallmust be provided upon at least fifteen percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shallmust be provided with a permanent wateringirrigation system and be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. Landscaping shall beis considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, orand other plants. Environmental areas shall beOutdoor design features are considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping which provide an interesting complementary design , such as. Ccourtyards, water featuresponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks and similar items may be permitted at the discretion of the planning dDirector or planning commission. Such landscaping shallmust be provided in accordance with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas shallmust 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 necessary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

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

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

4. No planting area shallwill be considered as sucha landscaped area unless it contains at least twenty- four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width , exceptwith the exception 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 plans shallmust be planted within a minimum thirty-six square foot area, at every ten rows spaces of single-row parking stalls , or every twenty rows spaces of double-row parking stalls .

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

7. When the recreational-commercial development either rears on or sides on a residential zone, or where the R-C zZone abuts an alley or developed property, it shallmust include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the area adjacent to that residential or developed property line. The design of the screening shallmust consist of a wall and/or closely spaced evergreen trees or 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 shallmust contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area; b. The total square footage of all planting areas and the and percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
c. Identification of each plant , common and botanical name, atin the planting area , including the common and botanical name,; the number of each , and their container size; d. The permanent wateringirrigation system, including all pipe sizes , and type and size of all sprinkler headsirrigation devices ; 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. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(8).)

19.20.140 Refuse and recycling containment.

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

A. Each recreational-commercial use established shallmust provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall bethat is 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 shallmust 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 shallmay be deposited in such a form or manner that allows it mayto be transferred by natural causes or force, and waste which may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shallmust be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

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C. The number and general placement of the enclosures shallmust be contained in theapproved by a planned development permit and approved by the planning commission. (Ord. 791 § 5, 1993: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(9).)

19.20.150 Utilities.

All utilities shallmust be placed underground in accordance with the requirements of underground utilities ordinance codified in Chapter 13.08.
(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(10).)

19.20.160 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennas shallmust be screened by landscaping , or fenc ing,e or a combination of both with the design approved by the dDirector . of planning and community development, and aAll rooftop equipment shallmust be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened from view. All screening will be reviewed and may be approved by the dDirector of planning and community development or his designated representative and be completely screened from view at ground level .
(Ord. 821 § 2, 1994: Ord. 593 § 11, 1985: Ord. 590 § 11, 1985: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(11).)

19.20.170 Ramping and equipment for handicappedAccessibility improvements .

Adequate ramps and equipment shallmust be provided to accommodate the use of the facility by the handicappeddisabled persons, which shall and must include , but not be limited to , access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.
(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(12).)

19.20.180 Planning commission review for zoning clearance.

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

A. Upon application for a zone clearance, the number of copies determined by the city of the plot plan of the lot to be used, showing all property lines, existing 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 zone. The plot plan shall show the topography of the lot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topographic 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 commission shall include a determination and consideration of the work and improvements necessary for the protection of the public peace, health, safety and general welfare.

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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 determination 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 requirement shall be based upon a finding by the planning commission that due to size, type, location and character of the use, the public peace, health, safety and general welfare require the work or improvement. (Ord. 856 § 4, 1996: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.7.)

19.20.1805 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

Appeals from a decision of the planning commission may be filed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, denying or conditionally approving an application for a plan 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 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 the planning commission relating to a plan shall not be 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 subsection A of this section; and

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

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be deemed 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 the 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 commission decision relating to a plan ("order of review").

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

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most convenient 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 place of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review, the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matter, at which time all interested persons shall be allowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city council. 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 have the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the zone clearance.

19.20.190 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be appliedis required for any use or expansion of land or buildings permitted in Section 19.28.040. The building department may issue the certificate after planning commission approval of new buildings and uses. A change in use in an existing building may be approved by the planning dDirector.

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

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

2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution, and treatment of any other potentially obnoxious materials;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and disposal of sewage;

4. Additional data which may be required by the public works departmentDepartment of Public Works to ascertain conformance with the requirements of this zZone.

C. A change or changes in the use permitted by a certificate of occupancy shallmay occur only after the holder of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes.

D. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the R-C zZone 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. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.8.)

19.20.200 Uses expressly prohibited.

Uses expressly prohibited in the R-C zZone shall beinclude :

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A. Single-family dwellings except as expressly permitted; B. Multiple-family dwellings and motels; and
C. Industrial uses.
(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.9).

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.21 CAMARILLO COMMONS MIXED-USE (CCM) ZONE

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Chapter 19.21 CCM CAMARILLO COMMONS MIXED-USE (CCM) ZONE

19.21.010 Intent and Ppurpose of zone .

This zoneThe Camarillo Commons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone is established to provide locations and establishe s regulations for the development of a combination of commercial, off ice, and upper-story residential uses, and compatible related development to promote pedestria n use and enjoyment of the mixed-use area. tThe general placement, design, and intensity of uses and development in this zone should be planned to p roduce an environment of stable, desirable character which wi ll be in harmony with existing or potential develop ment of surrounding areas. for the area identified as the C amarillo Commons Mixed Use (CCM) Zone. These regulations are intended to identify development standards for the redevelopment of the area. The primary purpose of the CCM Zone is to provide for a combination of commercial, office, upper story residential uses, and compatib le related development to promote pedestrian use and enjoyment of the mixed use area. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.020 Permitted uses Uses permitted.

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the CCM 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 submitall 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 CCM 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.

The following uses are permitted in the CCM Camaril lo Commons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone:

A. Emergency shelter, including other interim inter ventions such as navigation centers, bridge housing , or respite or recuperative care.
(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.21.025 Uses authorized under a planned development permit.

The following uses are permitted in the CCM Zone if a planned development permit is granted by the planning commission in accordance with this chapter . All uses must conform to the development standard s of this chapter, and be conducted wholly within a building, except enterprises customarily conducted in the op en (i.e., outside dining in conjunction with a restaurant):

1. Antique stores;

2. Apparel stores;

3. Appliance, sales and service;

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4. Art studios, galleries;

5. Arts, crafts, music and photographic supply store s;

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

7. Bakery shops (including outside dining tables);

8. Banks, credit unions, trust companies and other s imilar financial institutions;

9. Barbershops;

10. Beauty shops and salons;

11. Bicycle shop;

12. Bookstores;

13. Bowling alleys;

14. Carpet, floor covering, and ceramic tile stores;

15. Chiropractic offices;

16. Churches;

17. Clubs and lodges, private;

18. Coffee shops (including outside dining tables);

19. Computer services and sales;

20. Confectionery stores;

21. Dance halls and dancing studios;

22. [Intentionally deleted];

23. Day spa;

24. Delicatessens (including outside dining tables);

25. Dressmaking shops;

26. Draperies and window coverings, sales;

27. Drugstores and pharmacies;

28. Electronics, sales and repairs of televisions, VC R's, stereos, computers, and related equipment;

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

30. Florist shops;

31. Furniture and appliance stores;

32. Garden supply stores;

33. Greeting card shops;

34. Grocery stores;

35. Gymnasiums;

36. Hardware stores;

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37. Health clubs;

38. Ice cream and yogurt shops;

39. Interior decorating establishments;

40. Jewelry stores;

41. Laundry and dry cleaning establishments;

42. Library;

43. Live/work units;

44. Meat markets;

45. Medical laboratories, excluding research and deve lopment;

46. Movie, music and games, sales or rental;

47. Museums;

48. Music conservatories and studios;

49. Newspaper office (excludes newspaper printing);

50. Nurseries, plant;

51. Office, business and professional;

52. Office, medical and dental;

53. Office, veterinary, excluding routine overnight b oarding;

54. Off-street parking;

55. Optician;

56. Paint stores;

57. Pet shops, pet grooming;

58. Pharmacy;

59. Photography store, sales and repair of photograph y equipment and photo processing;

60. Photography studios;

61. Plumbing shops;

62. Post Office;

63. Printing shops (i.e., blueprinting, photocopying, and offset);

64. Public parks, playgrounds and community centers;

65. Residential dwelling units above first floor of a mixed-use building, as part of a commercial usage;

66. Restaurants and cafes (including outside dining);

67. 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 three persons may be employed in p ermitted processing or treating of products;

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b. The operations and projects may not unreasonably emit noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other objectionable characteristics;

68. Shoe stores;

69. Stationery stores;

70. Studios—Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc;

71. Tailor shops;

72. Tennis clubs and swim clubs;

73. Theatre, live;

74. Theaters, movie;

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

76. Travel agency, ticket office;

77. Trophy stores, including plaques and related merc handise;

78. Variety stores;

79. Video stores, sales and rentals of videos and rec orders;

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

81. Other uses which in the judgment of the planning commission are similar to, compatible with, and no more objectionable than any of those enumerated in this section in accordance with Chapter 19.60. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)
(Ord. No. 1196, § 3A, 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.21.030 Planned development permit required.

19.21.040 Uses requiring conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the Camarill o Commons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in Chapte r 19.62:

A. Automobile service stations;
B. Bed and breakfast inn;
C. Commercial recreation uses and sports;
D. [Intentionally deleted];
E. Hotels and motels;
F. Liquor stores;

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G. Live/work units;
H. Residential, not in conjunction with commercial usage; I. Schools;
J. Senior citizen housing including senior hotels;
K. Taverns, bars, nightclubs;
L. Alcoholic beverage establishments, off-sale.

M. Alcoholic beverages, on-sale for theaters.
(Ord. 1029 § 11, 2008; Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)
(Ord. No. 1108, § 4, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 4, 3-25-2015; Ord. N o. 1171, § 3G, 3-25-2020; Ord. No. 1182, § 3, 8-25-2021)

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

The following uses may be permitted in the Camarill o Commons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manner pr ovided 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, § 3B, 9-14-2022)

19.21.030 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards in Sections 19.26.040 through 19.26.190 apply to all lots and premises in the CCM Zone.

B. All commercial uses within the CCM Zone must operat e in accordance with the provisions of the performa nce standards in Chapter 19.54.

19.21.0 450 Signs.

All signage within the Signs may be erected in the Camarillo Commons Mixed-Use ( CCM ) Zone must comply in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the Ccity relating to the design and placement of signs.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.060 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.26.065 through 19.26.180 will apply to all lots and premises in the Camarillo Com mons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

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19.21.065 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the Camarillo Commons Mixed-Use (CC M) Zone must operate in accordance with the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.0750 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

All lots hereafter created must meet the following minimum standards:

A. Minimum zone lot area is forty thousand square feet, which may consi st 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 must be integrated an d unified by the utilization of architectural and landscaping design to the satisfaction of the plann ing commission.

B. Minimum lot width of lots is one hundred fifty feet.

C. Minimum lot depth , of lots measured at right angles to the front property line , is two 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. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.060 Building height.

All buildings must be a minimum of twenty-five feet in height or two stories as approved by a planned development permit. Buildings adjacent to a public street may not exceed forty feet in height, exclusi ve of architectural features. Buildings not adjacent to a public street are limited to a height of forty-five feet or four stories, exclusive of architectural features. No bu ilding may exceed four stories, excluding parking s tructures.

19.21.0 870 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

The planning commission , in their review, must determine the yard building setback requirements based on the height and bulk of the building , and the adjoining land uses , and the intent of the zone, which 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 :

A. Front Yard. All buildings and structures Front yards may not be less than fifteen feet nor greater than twenty feet from the edge of the curb. Parking area s may not be located between the building and a public street. Corner and driveway sight distance triangles to rem ain unobstructed within the approved setback.

B. Side Yard. No interior side yard s building setbacks are required. Side yard s setbacks adjacent to a major street are only permitted to allow for plazas and p edestrian walkways. The side yard setback adjacent to a residential zone must be a minimum of twenty f eet. Side yard plazas or walkways must maintain required vehicular and pedestrian sight distance at driveway approaches.

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C. Rear Yard. No rear yard s setbacks are required. The rear yard setback adjacent to a public street must meet the front yard setback requirements. Parking areas are not permitted in th e rear yard setback between public streets and buildings.

D. General Yard Uses. Outside dining, parking of au tomobiles, and landscaping may be conducted on the site; whereas all other operations and display must be conducted in a completely enclosed building. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage is determined as part of planned development permit review and must comply with all other provisions of this code including, without li mitation, the requirements to provide open space fo r parking, access, plazas, and other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roo fed. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.090 Off-street parking and loading area .

Off-street parking and loading must be in accordance with the requirements comply with the requirements of Chapter s 19.44 and 19.46 .
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.095 Off-street loading area.

Off-street loading must comply with the requirement s of Chapter 19.46. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.100 Fences and walls.

A. Whenever the Camarillo Commons Mixed-Use ( CCM ) Zone abuts on a residential zone, a solid decorativ e masonry screen wall a minimum of six feet in height must be erected along the property line abutting t he residential zone, unless the residential area has b een integrated into the project design as considered and approved as part of the planned development permit.

B. Whenever the parking or circulation area abuts a public street, there must be a low wall or landscaped hedge, not greater than three feet in height (exclu ding 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 s adjacent abutting to the street. Sight distance triangles must remain unobstructed w ith a minimum of five feet from driveway edges, consisten t with city transportation standards.

C. The placement and design of walls must be shown on the site plan, reviewed for sight distance compliance by the City Transportation Engineer, and submitted to, and approved by , the dDirector of community development or be as part of the approved a planned development permit approved by the planning commission .
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

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19.21.110 LightsLighting .

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in requirements of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 7, 1-11-2023)

19.21.120 Landscaping and outdoor design features.

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements is t o enhance, conserve, and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. P edestrian paths, paseos, and landscaped parkways mu st be an integral part of the landscape design connect ing with plazas and green spaces and ensure safe vi sibility at driveways and internal intersections. Landscapin g also contributes to the relief of heat, noise, an d glare through the proper placement of plants and trees.

B. Landscaping must be provided upon the net develo ped site. Landscaping includes the actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants . Landscaping adjacent to parking and maneuvering a reas must be surrounded by a six-inch masonry curb, side walk, or building. Landscaping adjacent to driveway s or internal drive aisles must be maintained at a heigh t and placement that preserves required sight dista nce for vehicles and pedestrians. Outdoor design features a re required and considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping which provide an intere sting complementary design, such as courtyards, wat er features, decks, and similar items. All landscaping must comply with the following standards:

1. Required landscaped areas must be maintained in a neat, clean, orderly, and healthy condition. This includes proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plan ts when necessary, and the regular watering of all pla ntings.

2. Required landscaped areas must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of irrigation. This irrigation system must consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of irrigation devices that are spaced to ensure complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. The entire parking area setback must be landscape d with the exception of the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access.

4. No planting area will be considered a landscaped area unless it contains at least twenty-four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width with the exception of raised planting boxes within close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, twenty-four-inch box minimum in size, o f a species approved on the final landscaping plan, must be planted within a minimum sixty-inch-wide pl anter area, at every ten spaces of single-row parking, or every twenty spaces of double-row parki ng.

6. Above-grade and semi-subterranean parking structu res must include potted or boxed trees and landscaping on all open-air parking decks that are above grade and visible from any public or private right-of-way so as to provide visual relief and sha ding, subject to the limitations posed by the engineering of the structure with respect to the weight loads generated by such landscaping.

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

8. When a commercial development in the CCM Zone abu ts a residential zone or a street or alley which separates the CCM Zone from a residential zone, it must include a six-foot-wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of th e screening must consist of closely spaced trees

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and shrubs. Tree canopies must maintain a minimum s even-foot vertical clearance over pedestrian walkways and drive aisles.

9. Landscaping Plan. Plans must be submitted for app roval by the Director and must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of all planting areas a nd the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
c. Identification of each plant in the planting are a, including the common and botanical name, the number of each, and their container size;
d. The permanent irrigation system, including all p ipe sizes, and type and size of all irrigation devices;
e. A specification sheet indicating the soil prepar ation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping; and
f. Landscaping must not obstruct sight distance at driveways, internal intersections, or along pedestrian travel paths.

19.21.130 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 an out door refuse and recycling storage area that is easi ly accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum s ix-foot-high brick, 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 must be screened by a s olid 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 constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to r odents 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. Placement of refuse and recycling enclosure s must avoid interference with vehicle circulation, loading areas, and required sight distance.

19.21.140 Utilities.

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

19.21.150 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipm ent, and satellite dish antennas (except dishes les s than one meter in diameter) must be screened by lan dscaping, fencing, a screen wall, or a combination of designs.

All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a perma nent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screen ed from view. All screening will be reviewed and may b e approved by the Director. Screening must not obst ruct required sight distance or negatively affect pedest rian circulation routes.

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19.21.160 Accessibility improvements.

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

19.21.120 Building coverage.

Building coverage must be set forth under the plann ed development permit or conditional use permit and must comply with all other provisions of this code including the requirement to provide open space for parking, access, plazas and other onsite amenities.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.130 Building height.

All buildings must be a minimum of twenty-five feet in height or two stories as approved under the pla nned development permit. Buildings adjacent to a public street may not exceed forty feet in height, exclusi ve of architectural features. Buildings not adjacent to a public street are limited to a height of forty-five feet or four stories, exclusive of architectural features. No bu ilding may exceed four stories, excluding parking s tructures. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.136 Day care within residential units.

Small family day care and large family day care use s are permitted within residential units that are i n compliance with this chapter.

19.21.170 Residential uses.

Residential units within a mixed-use building appro ved under a planned development permit and freestanding residential units approved under a con ditional use permit in the CCM Zone are subject to the following standards:

A. Location. Residential units in a mixed-use build ing must be located above the ground floor in order to maintain the commercial use of the building on the street level. Only garages and entrances may be located on the first floor access. Residential unit s must have a secure and separate entry and exit ap art from the commercial units.

B. Parking. Residential parking must comply with th e requirements of Chapter 19.44.

C. Lighting. All exterior lighting must be sufficie nt to establish a sense of wellbeing to the pedestr ian. A minimum of one-foot candle must be provided at the ground level for all exterior doorways and vehicular parking areas.

D. Refuse Storage and Location. An adequate refuse and recycling enclosure must be provided for all residential uses. In mixed-use buildings, a separat e trash and recycling enclosure may be required apa rt from the commercial enclosure, depending upon the s ize of the development.

E. Private Usable Outdoor Area. Each unit must incl ude a deck or balcony to provide an outdoor area fo r the unit. The minimum dimension of a deck or balcon y is six feet. Reasonable access from the unit must be provided. The minimum area of the outdoor a rea is one hundred square feet, exclusive of mechanical equipment.

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F. Recreation Area. In addition to private useable outdoor space, each dwelling unit must provide common useable open space as follows:

1. One hundred twenty-five square feet for each stud io or efficiency unit;

2. Two hundred twenty-five square feet for each dwel ling unit having two or more bedrooms.

Common recreation areas must be conveniently locate d and readily accessible from all dwelling units located on the building site. The common recr eational/leisure area may be composed of active or passive facilities and may be located either indoor s or outdoors or may be a combination of both.

Common useable open space may incorporate any requi red setback areas other than required front or street-side yard setback areas, but may not include or incorporate any driveways, trash pickup areas, storage or utility areas, or parking areas other th an the rooftop deck of a parking structure. All required common useable open space must be suitably improved for its intended purpose and all lawn and landscape areas must be provided with a permanent i rrigation system. Recreation space must be provided for the residential units including recrea tion facilities for children.

19.21.180 Day cares.

Small family day care and large family day care use s, including day care nurseries, short-term, provid ing care for more than six children, are permitted within re sidential units that are in compliance with this ch apter.

19.21.190 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.

19.21.140 Landscaping and environmental area.

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements is t o enhance, conserve and stabilize property values b y encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. P edestrian paths, paseos and landscaped parkways mus t be an integral part of the landscape design connect ing with plazas and green spaces. Landscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise and glare through the proper placement of green plants and tr ees.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment must be provided upon the net developed site.

Landscaping includes the actual planting areas of l awn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants.

Landscaping must be surrounded by either a six-inch masonry curb, sidewalk or building. Courtyards, wa ter ponds, streams, walkways, decks, kiosks, and simila r items shall be provided. All landscaping must com ply with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas must be ma intained in a neat, clean, orderly and healthy condition. This includes proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the regul ar watering of all plantings.

2. Required landscaped areas must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering of plants.

This watering system must consist of piped water li nes terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers or emitters to ensure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped area.

Sprinklers or emitters must be spaced so as to assu re a complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. The parking area setback must be landscaped with the exception of the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access.

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4. No planting area will be considered a landscaped area unless it contains at least twenty-four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width ; except raised planting boxes within close proximi ty to the building.

5. One tree, twenty-four-inch box minimum, of a spec ies approved on final landscaping plan must be planted within a minimum sixty-inch wide planter ar ea at every ten rows of single-row parking stalls, or at every twenty rows of double-row parking stalls.

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

8. When the commercial development abuts a residenti al zone, or where the CCM zone abuts an alley or development property, adjacent to a residential zon e, it must include a six-foot-wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of the screening must consist of trees and shrubs closely spaced.

9. Landscaping Plan. A landscaping plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet must be submitted for approval by the director and must con tain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of each planting area;
c. Identification of each plant, common and botanic al names at the planting area, and the number of each and their container size;
d. The permanent watering system, including all pip e sizes, and type and size of all sprinkler heads or emitters;
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. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.150 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 an out door refuse and recycling storage area which is easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a mi nimum six-foot-high brick, concrete block, or mason ry wall in accordance with City approved standard desi gn. 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.

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C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es will be set forth in the planned development permit.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.160 Utilities.

All utilities must be placed underground in accorda nce with Chapter 18.08. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.170 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae.

All mechanical and electrical equipment, and satell ite dish antennas (except dishes less than one mete r in diameter), must be screened by landscaping or fence screen wall or combination of design, and all roof top equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director and be completely screened from view at ground level.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.180 Ramping and equipment for the handicapped.

Adequate ramps and equipment must be provided to ac commodate the use of the facility by the handicapped and must include, but not be limited to , access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.190 Use of the planned development permit.

No building or improvement or portion thereof may b e erected, constructed, converted, established, or enlarged; nor may a lot or premises be used without first obtaining a planned development permit. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.195 Planned development permit—Application.

A. An application for a planned development permit must be filed with the department on a form provide d and must 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 a one hundred-foot radiu s 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.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

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19.21.200 Planned development permit—Notice of planning commission review.

The department must provide notice of the date, tim e, and place of the planning commission's review of the application and the staffs proposed recommendation to the applicant. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.210 Planned development permit—Consideration of proposal.

In considering the approval, denial, or modification of an application for a planned development permi t, the planning commission must consider the proposed reco mmendation of the staff and the following guideline s:

A. The degree of compatibility of property uses for which this chapter is intended to promote and preserve should be maintained with respect to the p articular use on the particular site and consideration given to the existing and potential u ses of property within the zone and the general are a in which the use is proposed to be located.

B. Performance standards and conditions must be imp osed 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. The integrity and character of the neighborhood in which the use will be located should be maintain ed including the utility and value of property in the neighborhood and in the adjacent zones.

D. The use must 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. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.220 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 of this z one. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.230 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 must be rejected, modified or conditioned to remove such ob jections or be denied. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.240 Planned development permit—Time extensions.

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have been no changes in the proposed plot plans or adjacent areas, the planning commission or the dire ctor when authorized, may grant additional extensions of time for the commencement of the project. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.250 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 planne d development permit will be final and conclusive o n the 10th consecutive calendar day following the date of t he planning commission's decision, unless timely an d complete appeal is filed or a City Council review i s 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 will not be valid o r effective for any purpose, unless it meets all of the 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 date on which the planning commission decision, to which the appeal relates, becomes fina l.

3. The appeal must be accompanied by a processing fe e in the amount set by the City Council.

4. The appeal must be filed by the applicant or any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal will be de emed complete for any purpose, unless it complies w ith 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 planning commission decision becomes final, may is sue 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 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 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 must conduct a de novo hearing on the matte r, at which time all interested persons will be all owed to present relevant reliable evidence to the City Council. 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 has the b urden of proof to show the existence of facts, whic h warrant the granting of the planned development per mit.

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 and conclusive subject only to judici al review. (Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

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(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(J), 5-25-2018)

19.21.260 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any permit granted may be revoked by the Plannin g Commission or City Council after appropriate proceedings, provided herein, for any of the follow ing 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 or subsequently made applicabl e;

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 must be subject to the current regulati ons 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. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.270 Certificate of occupancy.

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

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy mu st 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 Camarillo Commons Mixed-Use (CCM) 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 application.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)

19.21.290 Uses prohibited.

The uses expressly prohibited in the Camarillo Comm ons Mixed-Use (CCM) Zone are manufacturing, and drive-thru restaurant uses.
(Ord. 1013 § 2 (part), 2007.)
Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.22 P-O PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE

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Chapter 19.22 P-O PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE

19.22.010 Intent and Ppurpose of zone .

The Professional Office (P-O) Zone is established t o provide locations and regulations for the develop ment of offices and services of a professional, clerical, o r administrative nature. The general placement, des ign, and intensity of uses and development in this zone shou ld be planned toIn order to provide a method whereby land may be designed and developed as a unit for profess ional administrative offices, and in order to produce an environment of stable, desirable character which will be in harmony with the existing or potential developme nt of the surrounding neighborhoods , and which may be located in or adjacent to residential areas, and in order to produce professional administrative office developm ents which meet s modern standards of open space, concentration of buildings, common parking faciliti es, light, air, and pedestrian and vehicular circulation , the professional office P-O zone is established to prov ide suitable locations for offices and services of a professional, clerical, or administrative nature.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.)

19.22.020 Uses Permitted.

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the P-O 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 P-O 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.

No building or improvements may be erected, constru cted, converted, established, altered or enlarged, nor may a lot or premises be used until a development p lan has been submitted to, and approved by, the pla nning commission unless otherwise set forth in this code. All such uses must be within an enclosed building unless stated otherwise in this chapter. However, any use listed as permitted and proposed to be located in an exist ing structure may be approved by the director after the use has b een reviewed and determined to be compatible. All u ses shall be subject to the property development standards in Sections 19.22.050 through 19.22.170.

New buildings in the P-O zone shall be made only in conformance with a planned development permit granted by the planning commission in accordance wi th Section 19.22.200. Such permit shall be obtained by fi ling an application in the planning department accompani ed by a plot plan and elevation drawings of the str uctures in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.

The planning commission, and/or the city council, s hall not grant a permit for any use when it finds t he use will be injurious or detrimental to the public heal th, safety, or welfare, or to the property in the v icinity or zone in which the use will be situated: and secondly, that the imposition of conditions upon the requested use will not prevent such effects. All uses herein authorized sh all be conducted totally within a building; A. Financial institutions of the following types:

1. Banks

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2. Commercial loan offices

3. Credit union offices

4. Credit services

5. Mortgage services

6. Savings and loan associations;
B. General office, business, administrative service consulting or professional uses of the following t ypes:

1. Accountants

2. Advertising agencies

3. Appraisers

4. Architect and artist studios

5. Attorneys

6. Bookkeepers

7. Chiropodists

8. Chiropractors

9. Collection agencies

10. Consulting services

11. Construction services (excluding storage of const ruction equipment and materials on the property)

12. Corporation or general offices

13. Counseling services

14. Doctors or other similar practitioners of the hea ling arts for human beings

15. Employment agencies

16. Engineers

17. Escrow services

18. Hospitals (excluding mental hospitals) and includ ing accessory gift shops, and flower shops without outside signage indicating the presence of such accessory uses

19. Insurance services

20. Investment services

21. Laboratories (medical, dental, and biological)

22. Libraries

23. Life science R&D, including vivarium

24. Medical and dental clinics

25. Mortuaries

26. Postal services

27. Real estate services

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28. Stockbrokers

29. Surveying services

30. Telephone answering services;
C. Any other use determined by the planning commiss ion to conform with the general purpose or intent of an administrative nature excluding general retail uses; D. Agricultural uses, temporary agricultural uses a nd stands, subject to the following conditions and limitations:

1. Growing agricultural crops and accessory structur es are permitted uses, but no poultry or animals shall be raised or kept except as otherwise permitt ed by this chapter. (Ord. 512 § 7, 1982; Ord. 493 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.1.) (Ord. No. 2007, § 5B, 4-12-2023)

19.22.030 Accessory uses permitted in the P-O zone.

Accessory uses of the following types may be permit ted provided they are incidental to the permitted u ses within the same building:

A. Off-street parking of private automobiles in con nection with any P-O use as provided under the development standards of the zoning title, however, specifically excluding the storage and maintenance of trailers and mobile homes except tem porary offices during the period of construction; B. Coffee shop, newsstands, pharmacy where pharmaci es are limited to the preparation, dispensing and retailing of drugs including the dispensing and ret ailing of orthopedic and medical appliances; howeve r, specifically excluding retailing and dispensing non related pharmaceutical commodities, products or articles;
C. There shall be no entrance directly from the str eet or outside of the development to the business a nd no signs or other evidence indicating the existence of such business shall be visible from the outside of the building. The building shall be of sufficient s ize and character so that the patronage of such business may be expected to be furnished substantia lly or solely by tenants of the office building. (Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.2.)

19.22.040 Uses subject to a conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted in the P-O zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the man ner provided for in the Chapter 19.62, and such use conform s to every term and condition of the permit and the following: The conditional use permit may be grante d if the applicant demonstrates that the use will n ot be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safe ty and welfare; the application will be compatible with the uses, zone, and property within the area; the conditional use permit may include conditions which, in the op inion of the commission, are imposed to insure compatibility and to mitigate any adverse condition involved with th e use; the permit is necessary to make reasonable use of the p roperty:

1. Churches;

2. Educational institutions: business, professional schools including dancing academies, art institutes but excluding manual arts, auto body, motor repair, car pentry and public schools;

3. Charitable and philanthropic institutions;

4. Publicly owned or operated buildings and uses inc luding libraries, museums and community buildings; but excluding jails, prisons, and other places of c onfinement, dumps, and sanitary fills;

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5. Sanitariums or convalescent homes; only the expan sion of an existing facility or new facilities in c lose proximity to a hospital where a need can be shown;

6. Tennis and swim clubs, gymnasiums and handball fa cilities;

7. Public utility buildings or structures including radio and television broadcasting studios, but not including transmitters;

8. Colleges or universities which offer a program of professional preparatory instruction or any combination thereof offering full curricula as requ ired by state law;

9. Buildings containing a height greater than twenty -five feet;

10. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

11. [Intentionally deleted];

12. Indoor theaters, including the on-sale of alcohol ic beverages;

13. Commercial recreation uses and sports complexes;

14. Hotels and motels with convention and/or recreati onal facilities. (Ord. 911 § 3, 1999; Ord. 891 § 1, 1998; Ord. 867 § 1, 1997; Ord. 790 § 1, 199 3; Ord. 660 § 2, 1988; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982: Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3 (part) .) (Ord. No. 1108, § 4, 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 4, 3-25-2015; Ord. N o. 1182, § 4, 8-25-2021; Ord. No. 1196, § 4A, 9-14-2022)

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

The following uses may be permitted in the Professi onal Office (P-O) Zone if a conditional use permit is approved by the director in the manner 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, § 4B, 9-14-2022)

19.22.0 530 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.22.0 640 through 19.22.1 780 shall apply to all lots and premises in the professional office P-O zZone.

B. All commercial uses within the P-O Zone must operat e in accordance with the provisions of the performa nce standards in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3 (part).)

19.22.040 Signs.

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

19.22.055 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the P-O professional office zone sh all operate in accordance with the provisions of th e performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of thi s code.

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(Ord. 763 § 9, 1992.)

19.22.0 650 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

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

A. Minimum lot area shall be is ten thousand square feet , which may consist of one or more lots or parcels excluding the exclusive of public right-of-way dedicated for public purposes o r proposed road purposes. If more than one lot or parcel existsis to be developed under one common planned development permit, however, the design of the development shall must be integrated and unified by the utilization of common access driveways , and/or parking areas under a conjunctional use agreement approved by the city.

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

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

D. Deviation from these minimum standards may be appro ved 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. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(A).)

19.22.060 Building height.

All buildings must be limited to a height of thirty -five feet unless additional height is authorized b y the approval of a planned development permit.

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

19.22.070 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

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

A. Front yYard . All buildings or structures building setback shal l may not be less than thirty-five feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line with a m inimum landscaping buffer of ten feet. If no parking or vehicular drives are provided in the front yard setback area, then the front yard setback area may be reduced to not less than twenty feet. All landscaping and screening located within the fr ont yard setback must maintain required driveway and interse ction sight distance clear zones.

B. Side Yard s. No interior side yard s building setbacks shall are be required except adjacent to a residential zone or abutting any public right-of-wa y, in which case the front yard setback shall apply applies. Side yard areas adjacent to driveways must maintain unobstructed sight distance in accordance with city standards.

C. Rear Yard. A rear yard minimum setback of not less than ten feet shall must be provided for each building hereinafter erected or extended , and when; except, where adjacent to a residential zone, a minimum twenty -foot setback shall must be provided.

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D. Interior Yard s. Interior yards between buildings shall must have a width equal to the height of the taller of the two buildings but which yards need not exceed up to a maximum req uired setback of forty feet.

E. General Yard Uses. The utilization of yard areas shall be limited to landscaping, parking, loading, the placement of trash enclosures to serve the approved uses to be conducted on the premises. (Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(B).)

19.22.080 Building coverage.

Buildings, including accessory buildings, may cover up to 50% of the area for which a planned developmen t permit is issued. If covered parking is provided un der the principal building, building coverage may be increased by one hundred eighty square feet for every covered pa rking space, and the minimum landscaping required i s also increased by one percent for every five covered par king spaces provided. However, no more than ninety percent of the permit area may be used for building structures , parking, and vehicular circulation, and no less t han ten percent of the planned development permit area may be devoted to landscaping. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

19.22.0 890 Off-street parking and loading area.

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

19.46 ).
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(C).)

19.22. 1090 Fences and walls.

A. Whenever the P-O zZone sides on or rears on abuts a residential zone, a solid decorative masonry screen wall six feet in height must be there shall be erected along the property line abutting the residential zone a decorative screen wall six feet in height .

B. Whenever the parking or circulation area abuts a public street, there shall be provided a screen berm, decorative wall , or landscape hedge not greater than three feet in height (excluding architectural features such as pilasters) must be provided along the property lines adjacent to the parking ar eas and adjacent to abutting the street. Such screening must not encroach into driveway or i ntersection sight distance triangles.

C. The placement and design of the wall s and/or screened berms shall must be shown on the sitelandscaping plan and submitted to the planning dDirector for approval. Wall placement may not obstruct sight distance at driveways or internal intersections.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(D).)

19.22.1 100 Site illuminationLighting .

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in requirements of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(E).)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 8, 1-11-2023)

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19.22.110 Building coverage.

Buildings including accessory buildings may cover u p to fifty percent of the planned development permit parcel area; except, if covered parking is provided under the principal building, building coverage may be increased by one hundred eighty square feet for every covered parking space, and further provided, that the mini mum landscaping is also increased by one percent for ev ery five covered parking spaces provided. However, in no event shall more than ninety percent of the permit area b e used for building structures, parking, and vehicu lar circulation. In no event shall less than ten percen t of the planned development permit area be devoted to landscaping.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(F).).

19.22.120 Building height.

All buildings shall be limited to a height of thirt y-five feet. Greater heights may be permitted subje ct to the granting of a conditional use permit.

Rooftop HVAC equipment and the parapet or architect ural projections used to screen HVAC equipment are excluded from building height calculations.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(G).)
(Ord. No. 2007, § 5C, 4-12-2023)

19.22.1 320 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 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. Environmental areas shall 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.

Landscaping adjacent to drive aisles, parking areas , or pedestrian crossings must preserve required vehicle and pedestrian sight distance. All Such landscaping shall be provided in accordance must 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 includes 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 ir rigation of plants. This irrigation system shall must consist of piped water lines terminating in an appr opriate number of sprinklersirrigation devices that are to insure a s ufficient amount of water to plants within the landscaped area. Sprinklers shall be so spaced as to assure ensure 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 by a planned development permit on th e development

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plan. Landscaping located near driveways and intern al aisles must maintain visibility by limiting shru bs to a maximum height of 30 inche swithin sight distanc e areas.

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 .

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 either rears on or sides on in the P-O Zone abuts a residential zone , or where the P-O zone abuts a n street or alley which separates the P-O Zone from or developed property adjacent to a residential zone, it shall must include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of the scree ning shall must consist of closely spaced evergreen trees and shrubs closely spaced .

8. Landscaping Plan. Plans must A plan at a minimum scale of one inch eq uals thirty feet shall 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 a nd the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
bc. 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; cd. The permanent irrigation system, including all pi pe sizes and type and size of all sprinkler headsirrigation devices;
de. 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 include identification of a ll sight distance areas kept free of visual obstructions, consistent with city standards.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(H).)

19.22.1 430 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. When an outdoor refuse and recycling storage are a is provided, it shall must be easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high br ick, concrete block , or masonry wall. 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.

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C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es shall must be set forth in the CPD approved by a planned development permit and approved by the planning commission. Refuse en close placement must not obstruct internal circulation or sight dis tance areas. (Ord. 791 § 6, 1993: Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3( I).)

19.22.1540 Utilities.

All utilities shall must be placed underground in accordance with provisions the requirements of Chapter

13.08. (Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(J).)

19.22.1 650 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

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. All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or e quipment screen and be screened from view. Screenin g elements must not obstruct required sight distance at driveways or internal circulation aisles. All sc reening will be with the designreviewed and may be approved by the dDirector . of planning and community development, and all rooftop equipment shall must be placed behind a per manent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planning and community development or h is designated representative and be completely scre ened 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 it is not visible by line of site sight 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 § 3, 1994: Ord. 593 § 12, 1985: Ord. 590 § 12, 1985: Ord. 360 § 1 ( part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(K).) (Ord. No. 2007, § 5D, 4-12-2023)

19.22.1 670 Ramping and equipment for 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, rest roomsrestrooms , drinking fountains, etc.
(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.3(L).)

19.22.170 Day care nurseries, short-term.

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

19.22.180 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.

19.22.180 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 a c ertificate of occupancy permit first being obtained .

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(Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.6.)

19.22.190 Application for planned development permit.

The application and development plan shall be revie wed by the planning department in accordance with t he administrative procedure. Upon review by the planni ng department, the application for a planned develo pment permit shall be scheduled for planning commission r eview. (Ord. 856 § 6, 1996: Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.7.)

19.22.200 Planning commission review of planned development permit.

A. Notice of the time and place of the planning com mission review of the application and the staff's p roposed recommendation shall be given to the applicant.

1. In considering the approval, denial or modificati on of an application for a planned development perm it, the planning commission shall consider the proposed recommendation of the staff and the following guidelines:
a. That the degree of compatibility of property use s for which this section is intended to promote and preserve shall be maintained with respect to th e particular use on the particular site and consideration of existing and potential uses of pro perty within the 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, offens ive or injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare, or a portion thereof by reason of the e mission 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 will be located and the utility and value of proper ty in the neighborhood and in the adjacent zones;
d. That the use shall be compatible with public int erest, health, safety, convenience and general welfare.

2. The planning commission may attach such condition s and make such modifications, changes or alterations in the proposed application as the comm ission may determine necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this zone.

3. If the proposed planned development would substan tially 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 general welfare, then such proposed planned development shall be rejected, modified or conditio ned to remove such objections.

4. 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 automatically expire on that date. However, if ther e have been no changes in the proposed plot plans or adjacent areas, the planning commission may gran t additional extensions of time for use inauguration.

5. Any permit previously or subsequently granted may be revoked by the planning commission or city council after appropriate proceedings, provided her ein, for any of the following causes:
a. That any term or condition of the permit has not been complied with;

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b. That the property subject to the permit, or any portion thereof, is used or maintained in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation in effect at time of approval; c. That the use for which the permit was granted ha s not been exercised for at least twelve consecutive months, has ceased to exist, or has bee n abandoned; d. That the use for which the permit was granted ha s been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health or safety, or constitutes 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 tight w ith respect to any subsequent cause for revocation. (Ord. 856 § 7, 1996: Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.8.)

19.22.205 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 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 t he 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 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 plan ("order of review").

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.

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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 § 8, 1996.)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(K), 5-25-2018)

19.22.210 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 ma y be obtained from the city and shall be accompanie d by a description of the proposed usage in sufficient det ail to describe fully the nature and extent of the proposed use.

C. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the P-O 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 the approved plans or conditions attached to the planne d development permit. (Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.9.)

19.22.220 Uses expressly prohibited.

Uses expressly prohibited in the P-O zone are:

A. Industrial and manufacturing uses;
B. Residential uses;
C. Retail activities except those expressly permitt ed. (Ord. 360 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 9406.10.)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.23 CMU (VILLAGE COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE) ZONE

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Chapter 19.23 CMU (VILLAGE COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE ) ZONE

19.23.010 Intent and Ppurpose.

The Village Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Zone is esta blished to provide locations and regulations for th e development of a combination of commercial, office, and upper-story residential uses, or horizontal mi xed-use on larger parcels, and compatible related development to promote pedestrian use and enjoyment of the mixe d-use area. This zone establishes and provides regulation s for tThe general placement, design, and intensity of uses and development in this zone should be planned for the area identified as the village commercial mixed use (CMU) zone. These regulations are intended to protect and preserve the character of the existi ng uses . and to identify the development standards for new uses and buildings wi thin the city. The primary purpose of the CMU zone is to provide for a combination of commercial, office, up per-story residential uses or horizontal mixed-use on larger parcels and compatible related development to promo te pedestrian use and enjoyment of the mixed-use ar ea. At the same time, it provides The zone provides for development programs to complement the area an d the city.

Additional design guidelines may be adopted to prov ide further assistance in implementing this zone. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)
(Ord. No. 1038, § 4, 6-24-2009)

19.23.020 Uses permitted authorized under a planned development permit .

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the CMU 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, a fter 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 CMU 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.

The following uses are permitted in the CMU zone, i f a planned development permit is granted by the planning commission in accordance with this chapter . All uses must conform to the development standard s of this chapter, and be conducted wholly within a building, except enterprises customarily conducted in the op en (i.e., automobile sales, plant nurseries, restaurants with outside dining):

A. Antique stores;
B. Apparel stores;
C. Appliance, sales and service;
D. Art studios, galleries;
E. Arts, crafts, music and photographic supply stor es; F. Auditoriums, exclusive of tents or temporary str uctures;

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G. Auction business, when conducted within a buildi ng, but excluding livestock sales; H. Bakery shops, including outside dining tables;
I. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions, trust co mpanies; J. Barber shops;
K. Beauty shops and salons;
L. Bicycle shop;
M. Blueprinting, photostating and photo finishing f acilities; N. Bookstores;
O. Carpet, floor covering and ceramic tile stores;
P. Chiropractic offices;
Q. Churches;
R. Clubs and lodges, private;
S. Coffee stores, including outside dining tables;
T. Computer services and sales;
U. Confectionery stores;
V. [Intentionally deleted];
W. Delicatessens, including outside dining tables;
X. Dressmaking shops;
Y. Draperies and window coverings, sales;
Z. Drugstores;
AA. Dry goods and notions stores;
BB. Electronics, sales and repairs of televisions, VCR's, stereos, computers and related equipment; CC. Fire stations, public buildings, and facilities for federal, state, county and city agencies, not including jails, prisons and other places of confinement;
DD. Florist shops;
EE. Food stores;
FF. Fruit and vegetable stores;
GG. Furniture and appliance stores;
HH. Greeting card shops;
II. Gymnasiums;
JJ. Grocery stores (maximum size of fifteen thousan d square feet); KK. Hardware stores;
LL. Health clubs;
MM. Historical museums;

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NN. Hotels and motels and senior hotels;
OO. Ice cream and yogurt shops;
PP. Interior decorating establishments;
QQ. Jewelry stores;
RR. Library;
SS. (Intentionally omitted);
TT. Meat markets;
UU. Medical laboratories;
VV. Music conservatories and studios;
WW. Newspaper office, excludes newspaper printing;
XX. Nurseries, plant;
YY. Offices, business and professional;
ZZ. Office, medical and dental;
AAA. Off-street parking;
BBB. Optician;
CCC. Pet shops, pet grooming;
DDD. Plumbing shops;
EEE. Post office;
FFF. Printing shops (i.e., blueprinting, photocopyi ng and offset); GGG. Photography store, sales and repair of photogr aphy equipment and photo processing; HHH. Photography studios;
III. Radio and television retail sales and repair s tores; JJJ. Restaurants and cafes, including outside dinin g;
KKK. Retail stores or businesses not involving any kind of manufacturing, processing or treating of products other than that which is clearly incidenta l to the retail store or business conducted on the premises subject to the following conditions and li mitations:

1. Not more than three persons may be employed in pe rmitted manufacturing processing or treating of products,

2. The operations and projects may not unreasonably emit noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other objectionable causes;
LLL. Schools;
MMM. Shoe repair shops;
NNN. Small recycling facilities, which do not occup y any required parking; OOO. Stationery stores;
PPP. Tailor shops;

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QQQ. Telephone exchanges;
RRR. Transportation terminal (i.e., bus, taxi, or t rain); SSS. Travel agency, ticket office;
TTT. Trophy stores, including plaques and related m erchandise; UUU. Variety stores;
VVV. Wallpaper and paint stores;
WWW. Uses and structures which are incidental or ac cessory to any of the uses permitted in this zone;
XXX. Video stores, sales and rentals of videos and recorders; YYY. Other uses which in the judgment of the planni ng commission are similar to, compatible with, and no more objectionable than any of those e numerated in this chapter in accordance with Chapter 19.60 of this code.
(Ord. 1029 § 4, 2008; Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)
(Ord. No. 1196, § 5A, 9-14-2022)

19.23.030 Planned development permit required.

19.23.040 Uses requiring conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the CMU zone , if a conditional use permit is obtained in the ma nner provided in Chapter 19.62 of this code:

A. Public utility buildings and structures;
B. Building heights greater than two stories or thi rty-five feet; C. Arcades;
D. Recycling facilities, intermediate, not to excee d five hundred square feet in accordance with Chapt er

19.62 of this code, which do not occupy any required pa rking; E. Drinking establishments, bars, cocktail lounges, brew pubs, taverns; F. Residential dwelling units above the first floor of a mixed-use building, as part of a commercial u sage; G. Alcoholic beverage establishments, off-sale;
H. Live/work units;
I. Residential dwelling units as part of a horizont al mixed-use development, on a site consisting of ten acres or more in size.
(Ord. 1029 § 5, 2008; Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

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

The following uses may be permitted in the Village Commercial Mixed-Use (CMU) Zone if a conditional us e permit is approved by the director in the manner pr ovided 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, § 5B, 9-14-2022)

19.23.050 Signs.

Signs may be erected in the CMU zone in accordance with Title 17 of this code and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to the design and plac ement of signs. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.0 630 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19. 2623 .0 4065 through

19. 2623 .1890 of this code will apply to all lots and premises in the CMU zZone.

B. All commercial uses within the CMU Zone must operat e in accordance with the provisions of the performa nce standards contained in Chapter 19.54.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.040 Signs.

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

19.23.065 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the CMU zone must operate in accord ance with the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of this code.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.0 750 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

All lots hereafter created must meet the following minimum standards:

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

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

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

D. Deviation from these minimum standards may be appro ved may be approved by the planning commission to accommodate innovative approaches to design that may include general departures from standard design principles, but still must pro vide adequate open space, development setbacks, landscaping, driveway throat length, internal circu lation, and emergency vehicle access. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.060 Building height.

All buildings are limited to two stories and may no t exceed a height of thirty-five feet, exclusive of architectural features. Additional building heights or number of stories may be permitted subject to t he approval of a planned development permit.

19.23.0 870 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

The planning commission , in their review, 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, which 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 :

A. Front Yard. Buildings may be constructed up to t he front property line or right-of-way, whichever is greater. Parking areas must be set back a minimum o f five feet. All driveways and access points within the setback must maintain required sight distance t riangles consistent with city standards, and landscaping or screening within these areas must no t exceed 30 inches in height.

B. Side Yard. No interior side yards building setbacks are required. The side yard adjacent to a public ro ad must meet the front yard setback requirements. Sight distance triangles at internal drive aisles a nd access points must remain unobstructed consistent w ith city standard drawings.

C. Rear Yard. Rear yard setbacks must be no less than ten feet with consideration gi ven to providing adequate access for service vehicles. If the building height is in excess of twenty-five feet, the set back must be increased by ten feet for each additional ten feet of building height or portion thereof up to a yard area maximum required rear yard setback of not to exceed fifty feet. Landscaping or screening within access points must maintain city sight dista nce standards.

ED. Architectural Features. Nonstructural architectur al features may project into the public right-of-wa y, up to three feet , when approved as part of the by a planned development permit and an encroachment permit.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.080 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 open space for parking, access, plazas, and other onsite amenities. Coverage is calculated based upon struc tures which are roofed.

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19.23.090 Off-street parking and loading area .

Off-street parking and loading must be in accordance with the requirements comply with the requirements of Chapter s 19.44 and 19.46 of this code .
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.095 Off-street loading area.

Off-street loading must comply with the requirement s of Chapter 19.46 of this code. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.100 Fences and walls.

A. Whenever the CMU zZone abuts on a residential zone, a solid decorative masonry scr een wall of six feet in height must be erected along the property line abut ting the residential zone, unless the residential area has been integrated into the project design as considered and approved as part of the planned development permit.

B. Whenever the parking or circulation area abuts a public street, there must be a low wall and landsc aped hedge, not greater than three feet in height ( exceptexcluding architectural features such as pilasters , as approved as part of the planned development permit ), along the property lines adjacent to the parking area adjacent to abutting the street. All walls, hedges, and screening must maintain driv eway and intersection sight distance clear zones and may not exceed 30 inch es in height within required triangles.

C. The placement and design of walls and screen ber ms must be shown on the landscapingsite plan and submitted to and approved by the dDirector of community development or as part of aor be part of the approved planned development permit approved by the planning commission . (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.110 Lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in requirements of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 9, 1-11-2023)

19.23.120 Landscaping and outdoor design features.

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements is t o 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 plants an d trees.

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interesting complementary design, such as courtyard s, water features, decks, and similar items. All landscaping must comply with the following standard s:

3. The entire parking area setback must be landscape d with the exception of the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access. Landscaping near dri veways and internal intersections must maintain visibility by limiting shrubs to a maximum height o f 30 inches within required sight distance triangles.

Landscaping adjacent to drive aisles, parking areas , pedestrian walkways, or crossings must preserve required vehicle and pedestrian sight distance.

4. No planting area will be considered a landscaped area unless it contains at least twenty-four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width , with the exception of raised planting boxes withi n close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen gallons minimum in size, of a s pecies approved on the final landscaping plan must be planted within a minimum sixty-inch wide planter ar ea, at every ten spaces of single-row parking, or every twenty spaces of double-row parking.

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

7. When a commercial development in the CMU Zone abu ts a residential zone, or abuts a street or alley which separates the CMU Zone from a residential zon e, it must include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of the screening must consist of closely spaced trees and shrubs.

8. Landscaping Plans must be submitted for approval by the Director and must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of all planting areas a nd the percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;
c. Identification of each plant in the planting are a, 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 devices;
e. A specification sheet indicating the soil prepar ation 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 triangles and confirm they will remain free of visual obstructions.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

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19.23.130 Refuse and recycling containment.

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

A. Each commercial development established must pro vide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area that is easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot-high brick, concrete block, or masonry wall. The outdoor trash and refuse enclosur e must comply with the city approved standard design. The opening of the storage area must be scr eened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

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

19.23.140 Utilities.

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

19.23.150 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All ground-mounted mechanical and electrical equipm ent and satellite dish antennas (except dishes less than one meter in diameter) must be screened by landscap ing, fencing, a screen wall, or a combination of de signs. All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened f rom view. All screening will be reviewed and may be app roved by the Director.

19.23.160 Accessibility improvements.

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

19.23.120 Building coverage.

Buildings and other structures may not occupy more than fifty percent of the area for which the planne d development permit is issued, where other sections of the code are met and with which all standards ha ve been complied. The remaining area may be used for landsc aping, automobile parking and circulation, and must be completely improved for these purposes.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.130 Building height.

All buildings are limited to two stories and may no t exceed a height of thirty-five feet, exclusive of architectural features, as approved under the plann ed development permit. Greater building heights or number of stories may be permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

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19.23.1 7035 Residential uses.

Residential units approved under by a conditional use permit in the CMU zZone are subject to the following standards:

A. Location. Where residential units are provided , they shall must be located above the ground floor in order to maintain the commercial use of the buildin g on the street level, unless where permitted for horizontal mixed-use development. Residential units must have a separate and secured entrance and exit from the commercial areas.

B. Parking. The base parking requirement s for a mixed-use development shall must comply with the residential and commercial parking standards set fo rth in Chapter 19.44 of this code .

C. Lighting. All exterior lighting must be sufficie nt to establish a sense of well being wellbeing to the pedestrian. A minimum of one-foot candle must be pr ovided at the ground level for all exterior doorways and vehicular parking areas.

D. Refuse Storage and Location. An adequate refuse storage area must be provided for the residential use. This may be required to be separated from the commercial area depending upon the size of the development.

E. Usable Outdoor Area. Each unit must include a de ck or balcony to provide an exterior outdoor area for the unit. The minimum dimension of a deck or balcon y is seven feet, six inches. Reasonable access from the unit must be provided. A The minimum area of for the outdoorexterior space area is one hundred square feet.

F. Recreation Area. Recreation space, including rec reational facilities for children, shall must be provided for the residential units under a conditional use permit .

G. Pedestrian and Vehicular Connections. Buildings are to must be connected by attractive and convenient pedestrian pathways and vehicular circul ation systems. Pedestrian pathways and vehicular access points serving mixed-use buildings must be d esigned to maintain required sight distance.

H. Development shall must be designed to promote compatibility between reside ntial uses and surrounding uses to reduce possible conflicts due t o noise, vibration, lighting, odor , and other nuisances.

I. Live/work units shall must provide an area devoted to the commercial use located on the ground floor of not less than 500 square feet.

J. Horizontal mixed-use developments. In addition t o all other requirements set forth in this section, horizontal mixed-use developments shall must comply with the following standards:

1. Buildings shall must be designed to a human scale and be connected by a uniform architectural theme to provide a sense of visual connection.

2. Shared access and parking areas shall must be provided where feasible.

3. The residential portion of the site shall must provide common usable open space in accordance with the RPD Zone requirements.

4. Landscape plans shall must be designed to provide well connected spaces and un ify different project elements to enhance the pedestrian environm ent.

5. The residential portion of the site shall must have a density not to exceed 18 dwelling units per acre.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

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19.23.1 8036 Day care s within residential units .

Small family day care and large family day care use s , including day care nurseries, short-term, providi ng care for more than six children, are permitted within residential units that are in compliance with this chapter. (Ord. No. 1171, § 3I, 3-25-2020)

19.23.190 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.

19.23.140 Landscaping and environmental area.

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements is t o enhance, conserve and stabilize property values b y encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. L andscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise and glare through the proper placement of green pla nts and trees.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment must be provided upon the net developed site.

Landscaping includes the actual planting areas of l awn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants.

Landscaping must be surrounded by six-inch masonry curb, walk or building. Courtyards, water ponds, streams, walkways, decks, kiosks and similar items may be permitted. All landscaping must comply with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas must be ma intained in a neat, clean, orderly and healthy condition. This includes proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacing of plants when necessary and regular wate ring of all plantings.

2. Required landscaped areas must be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering of plants.

This watering system must consist of piped water li nes terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers or emitters to ensure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped area.

Sprinklers or emitters must be spaced so as to assu re a complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

3. The parking area setback must be landscaped with the exception of the area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access.

4. No planting area will be considered a landscaped area, unless it contains at least twenty-four squar e feet in area and is a minimum of four feet in width , except raised planting boxes within close proximi ty to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen gallons minimum, of a species a pproved on final landscaping plan must be planted within a minimum sixty-inch wide planter area at ev ery ten rows of single-row parking stalls, or at every twenty rows of double-row parking stalls.

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

7. When the commercial development abuts a residenti al zone, or where the CMU zone abuts an alley or development property, adjacent to a residential zon e, it must include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of the screening must consist of trees and shrubs closely spaced.

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8. Landscaping Plan. A landscaping plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet must be submitted for approval by the director of community development and must contain the following:
a. The dimensions and square footage of each planti ng area; b. The total square footage of each planting area;
c. Identification of each plant, common and botanic al names at the planting area, and the number of each and their container size
d. The permanent watering system, including all pip e sizes, and type and size of all sprinkler heads or emitters;
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. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.150 Refuse and recycling containment.

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

A. Each commercial development established must pro vide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area, which is easily accessible and enclosed on all side s by a minimum of six-foot high brick, concrete blo ck, or masonry wall in accordance with city approved st andard design. The opening of the storage area must be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, m etal, or comparable material. The enclosure must be covered by a solid roof.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosur es will be set forth in the planned development permit.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.160 Utilities.

All utilities must be placed underground in accorda nce with Chapter 18.08 of this code. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.170 Mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antenna.

All mechanical and electrical equipment, and satell ite dish antenna (except dishes less than one meter in diameter), must be screened by landscaping or fence screen wall or combination of design, and all roof top equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director and be completely screened from view at ground level.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

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19.23.180 Ramping and equipment for the handicapped.

19.23.190 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. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.195 Planned development permit—Application.

A. An application for a planned development permit must be filed with the department on a form provide d and must include 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 of the type of material proposed in addition to a color and material sample.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.200 Planned development permit—Notice of planning commission review.

The department shall provide notice of the date, ti me and place of the planning commission's review of the application and the staff's proposed recommendation to the applicant. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.210 Planned development permit—Consideration of proposal.

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C. The integrity and character of the neighborhood in which the use will be located should be maintain ed, including the utility and value of property in the neighborhood and in the adjacent zones.

D. The use must 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. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.220 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 of this z one. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.230 Planned development permit—Rejection or modification.

19.23.240 Planned development permit—Time extensions.

Unless the construction of the structure is commenc ed and being diligently pursued not later than twel ve months after the date the permit is granted, the pe rmit will automatically expire on that date. Howeve r, if there have been no changes in the proposed plot plans or adjacent areas, the planning commission or the dire ctor when authorized, may grant additional extensions of time for the commencement of the project. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.250 Planned development permit—City council review.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission's Decision . Decisions of the planning commission in approving , denying or conditionally approving an application f or a planned development permit will be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day fo llowing the date of the planning commission's decis ion, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is f iled or a city council review is ordered as provide d in this section.

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 date on which the planning commission's decision, to which the appeal relates, becomes fina l.

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

4. The appeal must be filed by the applicant or any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal may be dee med 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, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before planning commission's decision becomes final, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning commission' s decision relating to a planned development permit (order of review).

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 the city council's action on the m atter.

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 must conduct a de novo hearing on the matte r, at which time all interested persons will be all owed 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 th e matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant has the b urden of proof to show the existence of facts, whic h warrant the granting of the planned development per mit.

H. City Council's Decision. The city clerk must giv e written notice of the city council's decision to the appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who r equests such notice. The city council's determinati on must be final and conclusive subject only to judici al review. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(L), 5-25-2018)

19.23.260 Planned development permit—Revocation.

A. Any permit granted may be revoked by the plannin g commission or city council after appropriate proceedings, provided in this chapter, for any of t he following causes:

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

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 exercised as to be detrimental to the public health or safety, or as to constitute a nuisance.

B. After revocation of a permit, the property affec ted thereby must be subject to the current regulati ons of the applicable zone classification.

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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. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.270 Certificate of occupancy.

A. A certificate of occupancy is required for any c hange in use within a planned development permit. A change in use in an existing building may be approved by t he director of community development.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy mu st 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 CMU 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 approved plans.
(Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

19.23.290 Uses prohibited.

The uses expressly prohibited in the CMU zone are industrial, manufacturing, and drive-thru uses. (Ord. 980 § 2 (part), 2005.)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.24 C-N COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE

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Chapter 19.24 C-N COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE

19.24.010 Intent and purpose.

A. The cCommercial nNeighborhood (C-N) zZone is established to provide facilities supplying both daily convenience goods and services as well as to provid e an environment of a stable, desirable character which will be in harmony with existing and potential deve lopment of surrounding neighborhoods and which may be located in or adjacent to residential areas.

B. In order to produce commercial neighborhood cent ers which meet modern environment and design standards, each center shall be approved only under a planned development permit. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.)

19.24.020 Uses permittedauthorized under a planned development permit .

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the C-N 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 C-N 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.

The following uses are permitted in the C-N zone, i f a planned development permit is obtained from the planning commission in the manner provided for in t his zone:

A. Barbershop;
B. Bank, savings and loan association, trust compan y;
C. Beauty parlor;
D. Church or other place of worship;
E. Drugstore;
F. Dry cleaning and laundry pickup station, self-se rvice; G. Food store, retail only, including bakery, delic atessen, grocery, meat, seafood, and vegetable; H. Garden supply store, including nursery stock;
I. Library;
J. Nursery, children's day;
K. Office, architectural, engineering, legal, or ot her professional, real estate, insurance; L. Office, medical, dental, osteopathic, optician, optometrist and clinics;

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M. Off-street parking (serving permitted uses);
N. Optical goods, retail sales;
O. Park, playground, or playfield;
P. Post office;
Q. Reading room;
R. Restaurant (excluding drive-in);
S. Travel agencies;
T. Uses and structures which are incidental or acce ssory to any of the uses permitted in this zone; U. Similar uses or related uses to the above may be approved under a planned development permit by the planning commission or city council upon a finding of similarity and compatibility with similar uses a nd the intent and purpose of the zone;
V. Agricultural uses, temporary agricultural uses a nd stands, subject to the following conditions and limitations:

1. Growing agricultural crops and accessory structur es are permitted uses, but no poultry or animals shall be raised or kept except as otherwise permitt ed by this chapter. (Ord. 512 § 8, 1982: Ord. 493 § 1 (part), 1981; Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.1.)

19.24.025 Uses subject to a conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted in the C-N zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the man ner provided and in accordance with the requirements se t forth in Chapter 19.62 and such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit:

A. Temporary agricultural stands;
B. Intermediate recycling facilities which are inci dental or accessory to any of the uses permitted in this zone;
C. [Intentionally deleted];
D. The concurrent use of an off-sale alcoholic beve rage establishment with a grocery store or drug sto re. (Ord. 1029 § 6, 2008; Ord. 660 § 3, 1988; Ord. 640 § 2, 1987; Ord. 512 § 11 (part), 1982.) (Ord. No. 1196, § 6A, 9-14-2022)

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

The following uses may be permitted in the Commerci al Neighborhood (C-N) Zone if a conditional use per mit is approved by the director in the manner 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, § 6B, 9-14-2022)

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19.24.030 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.24.040 through 19.24.1 580 shall apply to all lots and premises in the C-N commercial neighborhood zZone.

B. All commercial uses within the C-N Zone must operat e in accordance with the provisions of the performa nce standards in Chapter 19.54. This includes sight distanc e, queuing, accessibility pathways, and circulation design requirements.
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(part).)

19.24.035 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the C-N commercial neighborhood zon e shall operate in accordance with the provisions o f the performance standards contained in chapter 19.54 of thi s code. (Ord. 763 § 10, 1992.)

19.24.040 Signs.

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

19.24.0 450 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

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

A. Minimum lot area shall be is one acre, exclusive of any public right-of-way dedi cated for road purposes.

Maximum lot area shall be is five acres.

B. Minimum lot width of lot shall be is one hundred fifty feet, with the excepti ong of corner lots shall which must be a minimum of one hundred seventy feet wide .

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

19.24.060 Building height.

Maximum height of buildings is twenty-five feet wit h no more than two stories.

19.24.0570 Minimum yard requirementsBuilding setbacks .

The planning commission 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 , and whether adequate open space and landscaping can be provided. Building setback r equirements may not be but in no case below the following minimum standards unless otherwise approved by a planned development permit set forth as follows :

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A. Front yard . All buildings and structures must not shall be not less than fifteen feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line , whichever is greater. The front yard shall setback area must be landscaped.

Landscaping or screening placed near driveways or s treet intersections must maintain required sight distance triangles and may not exceed 30 inches in h eight within visibility areas.

B. Side yard . Side yard building setbacks shall be must not be less than ten feet , and with the side yard setback areas on a side street must be ing landscaped.

C. Rear yard . Rear yard building setbacks shall be must not be less than ten feet with consideration given to providing adequate access for service vehicles. Driveways or loading access located in the rear yar d must comply with city sight distance and circulatio n standards.

D. General Yard Uses. All operations and uses of ya rds except parking, landscaping, recreation, and loading uses shall be conducted in a completely enc losed building. No outdoor storage shall be permitted except for waste contained in an approved enclosure. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(B).)

19.24.080 Building coverage.

Building coverage must not exceed 30% of a planned d evelopment permit area and such coverage is measured from the exterior wall of the proposed bui lding. Coverage is calculated based upon structures which are roofed.

19.24.0 690 Off-street parking and loading area .

A. All parking areas shall must be improved in accordance with the requirements parking provisions, of Chapter

19.44. Parking lot layout, driveway placement, and pedestr ian access routes must also comply with driveway spacing, throat length, and internal circulation, a nd pedestrian access routes must be designed to mai ntain safe access and circulation, including adequate sig ht distance, driveway spacing, queuing capacity, an d internal circulation, subject to review by the City Transportation Engineer.

B. The planning commission may add or modify landsc aping or other features in off-street parking and loading areas to insure ensure compatibility with the area vicinity in which the use is proposed to be placed.

C. All loading areas shall must be clearly marked with proper access for ingress an d egress and must be in accordance with the loading provisions and standard s set forth in Chapter 19.46. Loading areas must not obstruct required sight distance triangles at drive ways or internal circulation aisles. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(C).)

19.24.065 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 § 2, 1985.)

19.24. 1070 Fences and walls.

A. A six-foot solid decorative screen wall shall must be provided and maintained on the side and rear yar d boundary line of the C-N commercial neighborhood zZone and any residential zone.

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B. A low screen berm wall or landscape hedge, not g reater than three feet in height (excluding architectural features such as pilasters), shall must be provided between the parking area and the existing or planned public right-of-way. The design and type of screeni ng shall must be approved by the planning commissiona planned development permit. All screening must be l ocated outside required driveway and intersection s ight distance clear zones and may not exceed 30 inches in height within those areas. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(D).)

19.24. 10810 Light ings.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in requirements of Chapter 19.47 of this code .
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(E).)
(Ord. No. 2004, § 10, 1-11-2023)

19.24.090 Building coverage.

Lot area coverage by building shall not exceed thir ty percent of the site area and such coverage shall be measured from the exterior wall area of the buildin g proposed. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(F).)

19.24.100 Building height.

Buildings shall have a maximum height of twenty-fiv e feet and no more than two stories. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(G).)

19.24.1 210 Landscaping and outdoor design featuresenvironmental area .

The purpose of the landscaping requirements shall be is to enhance, conserve , and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. Landscaping also contribut es to the relief of heat, noise , and glare through the proper placement of green plants and trees. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall must be provided upon at least ten percent of the net de veloped site. All landscaping shall must be provided with a permanent wateringirrigation system, shall and landscaping adjacent to parking and maneu vering areas must be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. Landsca ping shall be is considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, shrubs, or other plants. Outdoor design features may be permitted and are co nsidered Environmental areas shall be considered those spaces related to or integrated with landsca ping which provides an interesting complementary design , such as. Ccourtyards, water featuresponds, streams, walkways , decks, kiosks and similar items . may be permitted. Landscaping adjacent to drive a isles, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or cross ings must preserve required vehicle and pedestrian sight distance. All landscaping must comply Such landsca ping shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

A. 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 o f litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when nec essary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

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B. 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 irrigation devices that are spaced to insure ensure a complete coverage of the required landscaped area.

C. The entire front yard setback shall must be landscaped with the exception of that area s provided for vehicles or pedestrian access. Landscaping near driveways or internal aisles must remain below 30 inches in height within required sight-distance are as.

D. 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, except with the exception of raised planting boxes within close proximity to the buildi ng.

E. 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 .

F. Each unused space resulting from the design of p arking spaces or accessory structures that are over twenty-four square feet in area shall must be landscaped.

G. When the a commercial development in the C-N Zoneeither rears on or sides on abuts a residential zone , or where the C-N zone abuts an street or alley which separates the C-N Zone from or developed property, adjacent to a residential zone, it shall must include a six-foot -wide landscaped area to screen the commercial development. The design of the scree ning shall must consist of closely spaced evergreen trees or shrubs closely spaced .

H. 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:

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

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

3. 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;

4. The permanent wateringirrigation system, including all pipe sizes, and type and siz e of all sprinkler headsirrigation devices ;

5. 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

6. Landscape plans must identify all sight distance areas that must remain free of visual obstructions, consistent with city standard drawing s.
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(H).)

19.24.1 230 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 comply with the city

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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 . Refuse enclosure placement must not obstruct internal circulation or sight dis tance areas. (Ord. 791 § 7, 1993: Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2( J).)

19.24.1 340 Utilities.

All utilities shall must be placed underground in accordance with the requirements provisions of Chapter

13.08. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(1).)

19.24.1 450 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. Screening elements must not obstruct requi red sight distance at driveways or internal circulation aisle s. All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a pe rmanent parapet wall or equipment screen and be screened fr om view. All screening will be reviewed and may be with the design approved by the dDirector of planning and community development, and all roo ftop equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planning and community development or his designated representat ive and be completely screened from view at ground level. (Ord. 821 § 5, 1994: Ord. 593 § 13, 1985: Ord. 590 § 13, 1985: Ord. 296 § 1 ( part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(J).)

19.24.1 560 Ramping and equipment for 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. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.2(K).)

19.24.170 Day cares.

19.24.180 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.

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19.24.160 Uses 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 wi thout 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. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.3.)

19.24.170 Application for planned development permit.

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 board 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. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.4.)

19.24.180 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. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5 (part).)

19.24.190 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 whi ch this chapter is intended to promote and preserve shall be maintained with respect to the particular use on the particular site and consideration of existing and potential uses of property within the zone and the general area in which the use is proposed to be located;
B. Performance standards and conditions shall be im posed upon uses which without such a 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. There shall be maintained the integrity and char acter of the neighborhood in which the use will be located and the utility and value of property in th e neighborhood and in the adjacent zones; and

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D. The use shall be compatible to the public intere st, health, safety, convenience and general welfare . (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5(A).)

19.24.200 Planned development permit—Conditions on application.

19.24.210 Planned development permit—Rejection or modification.

If the proposed planned development would substanti ally depreciate property values in the vicinity or would unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in the vicinity by the occupants thereof for lawful purposes, or would endanger the public peace, healt h, safety or general welfare, such proposed planned development shall be rejected or modified, or condi tioned so as to remove such objections. (Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5(C).)

19.24.220 Planned development permit—Expiration of permit.

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. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5(D).)

19.24.230 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 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 planned development permit shall not be valid or effective for any purpose un less 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 tow whic h the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in s ubsection 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 .

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 plan ("order of review").

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 § 9, 1996: Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5( E).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(M), 5-25-2018)

19.24.240 Planned development permit—Revocation of permit.

A. Any permit heretofore or hereafter granted may b e revoked by the planning commission or city counci l after appropriate proceedings as herein provided 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;

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. The failure of the planning commission or city council to revoke a per mit whenever cause therefor exists or occurs does not c onstitute a waiver of such right with respect to any subsequent cause for revocation.
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.5(F).)

19.24.250 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 use in sufficient d etail to describe fully the nature and extent of th e proposed use.

C. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the C-N 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 the approved plans.
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.6.)

19.24.260 Uses expressly prohibited.

Uses expressly prohibited in the C-N zone are:

A. Single-family dwellings;
B. Multiple-family dwellings and motels;
C. Industrial uses and manufacturing.
(Ord. 296 § 1 (part), 1975: prior code § 9407.7.)

Title 19 - ZONING
II. - ZONES
Chapter 19.25 COT (CAMARILLO OLD TOWN) ZONE

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Chapter 19.25 COT (CAMARILLO OLD TOWN ) ZONE

19.25.010 Intent and purpose of zone .

The intent of this Camarillo Old Town (COT) zZone is to establish ed and to provide regulations for the development of a successful commercial area that al lows for mixed-use development and is harmonious wi th surrounding residential uses, while recognizing tha t this business area was established prior to the s ite planning principles used in later commercial areas. for tThe general placement, design, and intensity of uses in this zone should be planned to protect and preserve the chara cter of the area and promote pedestrian use. for th e area identified as the Camarillo Old Town. The establish ment of these regulations are intended to protect a nd preserve the character of the existing uses and to identify the development standards for new uses and building s within the old town area. The COT (Camarillo old town) Zone re cognizes the distinction between this business area , and those established prior to the site planning principles u sed in later commercial areas. At the same time, it The COT Zone provides for development programs to complement the area and the city. Other design guidelines may be adopted to provide further assistance in implementing this zone. (Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.020 Uses Ppermitted uses .

A. Permitted uses, uses permitted by right, and uses r equiring a conditional use permit in the COT 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 COT 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.

The following uses are permitted in the COT zone wh en such use and location conform to every term and condition of the planned development permit issued for the development where the use is to be conducte d. New developments are required to obtain a planned devel opment permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All uses shall conform with the developmen t standards of this chapter and be conducted wholly within a building, except enterprises customarily conducted in the open (i.e., automobile sales, plant nurserie s, restaurants with outside dining):

1. Antique stores;

2. Apparel stores;

3. Appliance, sales and service;

4. Art studios, galleries;

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

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

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7. Automobile service stations, including the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel and repairs for motor vehicles (including indoor facilities for lubricati on, battery and brake service, tire sales, minor adjustments and repair, auto glass sales and repair , but excluding painting, body work, steam cleaning , major repairs), mini-marts and/or the retail sale o f beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages, except as permitted under a conditional use permit;

8. Automobile sales, new and used, including trailer , truck, recreational vehicle, mobile homes and boa t sales yards, and subject to the following condition s: No repair or reconditioning of automobiles, trai lers or boats shall be permitted;

9. Bakery shops (including outside dining tables);

10. Banks, savings and loan, credit unions, trust com panies;

11. Barber shops;

12. Beauty shops;

13. Billiard and pool halls;

14. Blueprinting, photostating and photo finishing fa cilities;

15. Bookstores;

16. Bowling alleys;

17. Car washes;

18. Carpet, floor covering, and ceramic tile stores;

19. Chiropractic offices;

20. Churches;

21. Clubs and lodges, private;

22. Coffee stores (including outside dining tables);

23. Confectionery stores;

24. Dance halls and dancing studios;

25. [Intentionally deleted];

26. Delicatessens (including outside dining tables);

27. Dressmaking shops;

28. Draperies and window coverings, sales;

29. Drugstores;

30. Dry goods and notions stores;

31. Electronics, sales and repairs of televisions, VC R's, stereos, and related equipment;

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

33. Fish sales, display and sales of ornamental fish and related products;

34. Florist shops;

35. Food stores;

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36. Fruit and vegetable stores;

37. Funeral parlors and mortuaries;

38. Furniture and appliance stores;

39. Furniture upholstery;

40. Garden supply stores;

41. Gymnasiums;

42. Grocery stores;

43. Hardware stores;

44. Health clubs;

45. Historical museums;

46. Hotels and motels and senior hotels;

47. Ice cream and yogurt shops;

48. Interior decorating establishments;

49. Jewelry stores;

50. Laundry and dry cleaning establishments;

51. Library;

52. [Intentionally omitted];

53. Meat markets;

54. Medical laboratories;

55. Millinery shops;

56. Music conservatories and studios;

57. Newspaper office;

58. Nurseries, plant;

59. Offices, business and professional;

60. Office, medical and dental;

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

62. Off-street parking;

63. Optician;

64. Pet shops, pet grooming;

65. Plumbing shops;

66. Post office;

67. Printing shops (i.e., blueprinting, photocopying, and offset);

68. Photography store, sales and repair of photograph y equipment and photo processing;

69. Photography studios;

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

71. Restaurants and cafes (including outside dining);

72. 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 projects shall not unreasonab ly emit noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration or other objectionable causes;

73. Schools;

74. Shoe repair shops;

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

76. Stationery stores;

77. Tailor shops;

78. Taxidermists;

79. Telephone exchanges;

80. Theaters, indoor;

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

82. Travel agency, ticket office;

83. Trophy stores, including plaques and related merc handise;

84. Variety stores;

85. Wallpaper and paint stores;

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

87. Video stores, sales and rentals of videos and rec orders;

88. Other uses which in the judgment of the planning commission are similar to, compatible with, and no more objectionable than any of those enumerated in this section in accordance with Chapter 19.60 of this code.
(Ord. 1029 § 7, 2008; Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)
(Ord. No. 1196, § 7A, 9-14-2022)

19.25.030 Planned development permit required.

Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance, a plan ned development permit is required for the construc tion, exterior modification or enlargement of any new str ucture or the use of a lot or premises within the C OT zone in accordance with Section 19.25.200 of this chapter. Modifi cations to existing structures, including the renov ation of the exterior facade, additions of not more than twe nty percent to the floor area and/or alterations to the site may be approved by the director of planning and communi ty development under an administrative approval whe n the modifications are in accordance with this chapter a nd any other adopted design guidelines applicable t o the COT zone.

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(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.040 Uses requiring conditional use permits.

The following uses may be permitted in the COT 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 proof 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. Automobile garages for the repair of motor vehic les; B. Public utility buildings and structures;
C. Skating rinks, indoors;
D. Building heights greater than two stories or thi rty-five feet; E. Arcades;
F. Recycling facilities, intermediate, not to excee d five hundred square feet in accordance with Chapt er

19.62 of this code (which do not occupy any required pa rking); G. The concurrent retail sale of beer and/or wine w ith a service station; H. The concurrent use of mini-marts with a service station; I. Commercial recreation uses and sports complexes;
J. Drinking establishments, bars, cocktail lounges, brew pubs, taverns; K. Residential dwelling units (as part of a commerc ial usage); L. Drive-through facilities in conjunction with a p ermitted use; M. Emergency shelters and transitional housing;
N. Alcoholic beverage establishments, off-sale.

O. Alcoholic beverages, on-sale for theaters.
(Ord. 1029 § 8, 2008; Ord. 977 § 5, 2005; Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.) (Ord. No. 1182, § 5, 8-25-2021)

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

The following uses may be permitted in the Camarill o Old Town (COT) Zone if a conditional use permit i s approved by the director in the manner 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, § 7B, 9-14-2022)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1196, § 7B, adopted Sept. 14, 2022, repealed the former § 19.25.045, and enacted a new § 19.25.045 as set out herein. The former § 19.25.045 pert ained to day care within residential units and derived from Ord. No. 1171, § 3J, 3-25-2020.

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19.25.030 Property development and performance standards.

A. The property development and performance standards in Sections 19.25.040 through 19.25.180apply to all lots and premises in the COT Zone.

B. All commercial uses within the COT Zone must operat e in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards in Chapter 19.54. This includes compliance w ith sight distance, queuing, accessibility pathways , and circulation design standards.

19.25.0 540 Signs.

All signage within Signs may be erected in the COT zZone must comply in accordance with the requirements of the sign ordinance codified in Title 17 and any other guidelines adopted by the city relating to th e design and placement of signs.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.060 Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.26.065 through 19.26.180 shall apply to all lot and premises in the COT zone .
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.065 Commercial/industrial performance standards.

All uses within the COT zone shall operate in accor dance with the provisions of the performance standa rds contained in Chapter 19.54 of this code.
(Ord. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

19.25.0750 Lot area size and parcel dimensions.

All lots hereafter created shall must contain 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 commo n 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 lots shall be is one hundred feet.

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 appro ved 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. 898 § 1 (part), 1998.)

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