Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
Chapter 17.22
ALLOWABLE LAND USES
Sections:
17.22.010 Purpose.
17.22.020 Allowable land uses and planning permit requirements.
17.22.030 Exemptions from planning permit requirements.
17.22.010 Purpose.
This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the zoning districts established by Section 17.20.020 (Zoning map and zoning districts) of this title, and determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use. (Ord. 766 ß 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).
17.22.020 Allowable land uses and planning permit requirements.
A. Allowable Land Uses. The land uses allowed by this land use code in each zoning district are listed in Tables 2-2 and 2-3 of this chapter, together with the type of planning permit required for each use. Each land use listed in Tables 2-2 and 2-3 is defined in Article 9 (Glossary).
1. Establishment of an Allowable Use.
a. Any one or more land uses identified by Tables 2-2 and 2-3 as being allowable within a specific zoning district may be established on any parcel within that zoning district, subject to the planning permit requirement listed in the tables, and in compliance with all applicable requirements of this land use code. b. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the tables at the same time, the overall project shall be subject to the highest permit level required by the tables for any individual use. For example, a new multi-use building proposed with a permitted use on the second floor and a use requiring use permit approval on the ground floor would require use permit approval for the entire project.
2. Use Not Listed.
a. A land use that is not listed in Tables 2-2 and 2-3 is not allowed within the city, except as otherwise provided in subsection (A)(3) of this section, or Section 17.22.030 (Exemptions from planning permit requirements) of this chapter.
b. A land use that is not listed in the tables within a particular zoning district is not allowed within that zoning district, except as otherwise provided in subsection (A)(3) of this section, or Section 17.22.030 (Exemptions from planning permit requirements) of this chapter.
3. Similar and Compatible Use May Be Allowed. The director may determine that a proposed use not listed in this chapter is allowable as follows:
a. Required Findings. The director may determine that a proposed use is similar to and compatible with a listed use and may be allowed, only after first making all of the following findings:
i. The characteristics of, and activities associated with the use are similar to one or more of the listed uses, and will not involve greater impacts than the uses listed in the district; ii. The use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district; iii. The use will be consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan; iv. The use will be compatible with the other uses allowed in the district; and v. The use is not listed as allowable in another zoning district.
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
A determination that a use qualifies as a similar use and the findings supporting the determination shall be in writing.
b. Applicable Standards and Permit Requirements. When the director determines that a proposed but unlisted use is similar to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this land use code apply.
c. Appeal. A determination of similar and compatible use may be appealed in compliance with Chapter
17.84 (Appeals) of this title.
B. Permit Requirements. Tables 2-2 and 2-3 provide for land uses that are:
1. Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this land use code, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section 17.62.020). These are shown as P uses in the tables;
2. Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 17.62.050), and shown as MUP uses in the tables;
3. Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 17.62.050), and shown as UP uses in the tables;
4. Allowed subject to the type of city approval required by a specific provision of Chapter 17.42 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) of this title, and shown as S uses in the tables; and
5. Not allowed in particular zoning districts, and shown as a - in the tables.
C. Additional City Approval Requirements. Any land use identified as allowable by Table 2-2 or 2-3 may require design review (Section 17.62.040), a hillside development permit (Section 17.53.070), and/or a building permit in compliance with the municipal code, in addition to the required planning permit.
D. Standards for Specific Land Uses. Where the last column in the tables (Specific Use Regulations) includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this land use code may also apply.
Table 2-2
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Low Density and Neighborhood Zones P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU
Specific
Use
Regulations
Agricultural and Open Space Uses
Agricultural accessory structure UP UP P P - - - 17.42.020 Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU
Specific
Use
Regulations
Animal keeping S S S S S S S 17.42.040
Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard(5)- UP UP UP - - - 17.42.240 Market garden - - P P P P P 17.42.230,
17.42.240
Plant nursery - UP UP - - - -
Winery, small scale - - UP(2)- - - -
Industry, manufacturing and processing, wholesaling - - - - - - - Artisan/craft product manufacturing - UP UP(3)- - - -
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Community garden(5)- UP P P P P P 17.42.220,
17.42.240
Equestrian facility - UP UP - - - -
Meeting facility, public or private - UP - - UP UP UP
Park UP P P P P P P
Playground - P P P P P P
Private residential recreation facility - - - UP UP UP UP School - Elementary, middle, secondary - - - UP UP UP - Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit - - P P P P P 17.42.170
Caretaker quarters UP UP - - - - -
Cottage housing - - - - S S S 17.42.125
Home occupation - - P P P P P 17.42.080
Junior accessory dwelling unit - - P P P - - 17.42.170
Mobilehome park - - UP UP UP UP UP 17.42.110
Mobile/manufactured home - - P P P P P 17.42.110
Multifamily housing, 2 units - - - - UP P P 17.42.120
Multifamily housing, 3 or 4 units - - - - - P P 17.42.120 Multifamily housing, 5 to 9 units - - - - - P P 17.42.120 Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU
Specific
Use
Regulations
Multifamily housing, 10 or more units - - - - - - P 17.42.120 Multifamily housing, up to 100 units with 25%
affordable
- - - - - - P 17.42.120
Organizational house (sorority, monastery, etc.) - - - - - - UP Residential accessory use or structure - - P P P P P 17.42.160 Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) - - UP UP UP UP UP Residential care, 11 or more clients - - UP UP UP UP UP Residential care, 6 or fewer clients, in a single-family dwelling
- - P P P P P
Residential care, 7 to 10 clients - - UP UP UP UP UP
Residential component of a mixed use project - - - - UP UP UP 17.42.100 Rooming or boarding house - - - - - - UP
Single-family dwelling - - P P P UP(4) UP(4)
Retail Trade
Accessory retail and services - - - - UP UP UP
Convenience store, 1,200 sq. ft. or less - - - - UP UP UP Farmers Market(5)- UP - - - - -
Garden Stand - - P P P P P 17.42.130,
17.42.230
Produce stand(5)- UP UP UP - - - 17.42.130
Services - Business and Professional
Medical services - Extended care - - - - - UP UP
Office - Accessory - P P P P P P
Services - - - - - - -
Adult day care - 6 or fewer clients - - P P P P P
Adult day care - 7 to 14 clients - - UP UP UP UP UP
Adult day care - 15 or more clients - - UP UP UP UP UP
Child day care - Small family day care home - UP P P P P P Child day care - Large family day care home - - P P P - - 17.42.060 Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU
Specific
Use
Regulations
Child day care - Day care center - UP - - - UP UP 17.42.060 Kennel, animal boarding - - UP - - - -
Lodging - Bed and breakfast inn (B&B) - - UP UP - - - 17.42.050 Personal services - 1,000 sq. ft. or less - - - - - UP UP Public safety facilities - - UP UP UP UP UP
Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure
Electric vehicle charging station(5) P P P P P P P 14.38 Solar collector S S S S S S S 17.30.084
Telecommunications facility (7)
- S - - - - - 17.44.065
Windmills - - UP - - - - 17.42.190
Key to Zoning District Symbols
OSC Open Space - Conservation NL Neighborhood - Low Density OSR Open Space - Recreation NM Neighborhood - Medium Density RR Rural Residential NU Neighborhood - Urban
RVL Residential, Very Low Density
Notes:
(1) See Article 9 of this title for land use definitions. (2) May be approved only in conjunction with an on-site vineyard of three acres or larger. (3) May be approved only on a site of three acres or larger. (4) Use permit approval shall require that the review authority first find that the location of a proposed single-family dwelling on a parcel that may be further subdivided will not preclude future subdivision and development in compliance with the general plan. (5) Permitted as an accessory use.
(6) Fees for crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard; community garden; farmers market; and produce stand planning permit applications shall be calculated at fifty percent of the fees set forth in the fee schedule as described in Section 17.60.060, Application fees. Use permit approval shall require that the review authority first find that the proposed use will be compatible with any nearby residential uses. Notices of public hearing for these uses shall be mailed to property owners within a radius from the subject site of six hundred feet, or greater at the directors discretion.
(7) Telecommunications facilities are subject to the limited waiver provision and other regulations as described in Chapter 17.44.
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
Table 2-2: Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements - Cannabis Uses
RESIDENTIAL
LAND
USE
MAXIMUM
CULTIVATI
ON AREA
PER
PARCEL
(square feet of
canopy or # of
plants)
MINIMU
M
PARCEL
SIZE
STATE
LICENS
E TYPE
Open
Space
Conservati
on
Open
Space
Recreati
on
Rural
Residenti
al
Residenti
al
Very
Low
Neighborho
od
Low
Neighborho
od
Medium
Neighborho
od
Urban
Med/AU OSC OSR RR RVL NL NM NU
PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION; No
Permit Required
Personal
or
Caregive
r
Cultivati
on
(inside
dwelling
unit or
accessory
structure
only)
6 plants/parcel None Exempt - - P P P P P
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES,
Commercial Cannabis Permit Required(1)
COMMERCIAL
LAND USE
MAXIMUM
CULTIVATIO
N AREA PER
PARCEL
(square feet of
canopy or # of
plants)
MINIMU
M
PARCEL
SIZE
STATE
LICENS
E TYPE
East
Cotati
Avenue
Corrido
r
Gravenstei
n
Highway
Corridor
Downtown
Commerci
al
Commercia
l/
Industrial
General
Industria
l
Public
Facilit
y
Specific
Use
Regulation
s
Med/AU CE CG CD CI IG PF
PERSONAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION; No Permit
Required
Personal or
Caregiver
Cultivation
(inside
dwelling unit
or accessory
structure
only)
6 plants/parcel None Exempt P
(1, 2) P(2) P(2)
- - -
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES, Commercial
Cannabis Permit Required(3)
Outdoor Cultivation
Specialty 5,000 sf or 50
plants None 1/1 - - - - - -
Small 5,001 - 10,000
sf None 2/2 - - - - - -
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Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
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COMMERCIAL
LAND USE
MAXIMUM
CULTIVATIO
N AREA PER
PARCEL
(square feet of
canopy or # of
plants)
MINIMU
M
PARCEL
SIZE
STATE
LICENS
E TYPE
East
Cotati
Avenue
Corrido
r
Gravenstei
n
Highway
Corridor
Downtown
Commerci
al
Commercia
l/
Industrial
General
Industria
l
Public
Facilit
y
Specific
Use
Regulation
s
Med/AU CE CG CD CI IG PF
Medium 10,001 - 43,560
sf None 3/3 - - - - - -
Large 43,561 sf or
larger None 5/5 - - - - - -
Nursery 20,000 sf None 4/4 - - - - - -
Indoor Cultivation(4)
Specialty 501 - 5,000 sf 1A/1A - - - - - -
Small 5,001 - 10,000
sf 2A/2A - - - S S S 17.42.200
Medium 10,001 - 22,000
sf 3A/3A - - - S S S 17.42.200
Large 22,001 or larger 5A/5A - - - - - -
Mixed Light Cultivation
Specialty
Cottage 2,500 sf 1C/1C - - - - - -
Specialty 2,501 - 5,000 sf 1B/1B - - - - - -
Small 5,001 - 10,000
sf 2B/2B - - - - - -
Medium 10,001 - 22,000
sf 3B/3B - - - - - -
Large 22,001 or larger 5B/5B - - - - - -
MANUFACTURING(5)
Manufacturer
1: NonVolatile/No
Solvents
N/A 6/6 - - - S S S 17.42.200
Manufacturer
2: Volatile
Solvents
N/A 7/7 - - - S S S 17.42.200
TESTING
Testing
Laboratories 8/8 - P - P P P
RETAIL (w/delivery)
Nonstorefron
t Retailer
(delivery
only)
9/9 - - - S S S 17.42.200
Storefront
Retailer 10/10 - S - - - - 17.42.200
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
COMMERCIAL
LAND USE
MAXIMUM
CULTIVATIO
N AREA PER
PARCEL
(square feet of
canopy or # of
plants)
MINIMU
M
PARCEL
SIZE
STATE
LICENS
E TYPE
East
Cotati
Avenue
Corrido
r
Gravenstei
n
Highway
Corridor
Downtown
Commerci
al
Commercia
l/
Industrial
General
Industria
l
Public
Facilit
y
Specific
Use
Regulation
s
Med/AU CE CG CD CI IG PF
DISTRIBUTOR
Distributor(6) 11/11 - S - S S S 17.42.200
MICROBUSINESS (with delivery and/or cannabis
consumption cafe/lounge)
Microbusines
s
12/12 - S - - - - 17.42.200
NOTES:
- Use Not Allowed P Permitted Use
S Check specific use regulations, as noted. UP Use permit required. sf means square feet. AU means adult or recreational use. (1) Commercial cannabis uses are not allowed in any residential zones. (2) Allowed only in residential use portions of mixed-use development. (3) Commercial cannabis uses are not allowed within the Downtown Specific Plan or Santero Way Specific Plan areas. (4) Nursery use is allowed as part of any city-issued indoor cultivation cannabis permit. Specialty cottage cultivation is not permitted. (5) Each manufacturing use type can perform related subtypes for infusion of products and/or packaging and labeling. Shared use facilities are not permitted. Processor activities are considered part of cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution permit approvals, and subject to the applicable cannabis business tax, as determined by the city. (6) Includes transport-only distributor.
Table 2-3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Corridors and Districts P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Wholesaling
Agricultural product processing - - - - P -
Artisan/craft product manufacturing MUP MUP MUP P P - See Note 5 Below
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Brewery - Brew pub MUP MUP MUP - - -
Brewery - Production - - - UP UP -
Construction contractor - - - - UP -
Food and beverage product manufacturing - - - - MUP MUP Furniture and fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop - - - P P - Industrial research and development - MUP - P MUP -
Laboratory - Medical, analytical, research and
development
P P - P MUP -
Laundry, dry cleaning plant - - - - UP -
Manufacturing/processing - Light - - - MUP P -
Manufacturing/processing - Medium intensity - - - MUP MUP - Manufacturing/processing - Heavy - - - - UP -
Media production P P - P P -
Printing and publishing UP UP - P P -
Recycling - Reverse vending machine MUP MUP - - - -
Recycling - Small collection facility UP UP - UP P - 17.42.150 Recycling - Medium collection facility - - - UP UP - 17.42.150 Storage - Outdoor - - - UP UP - 17.42.140
Storage - Personal storage facility (mini-storage) - - - - - - Storage - Warehouse, indoor storage - - - UP - -
Wholesaling and distribution - - - UP UP -
Winery - Boutique - UP - MUP MUP -
Winery - Production - - - MUP MUP -
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Adult-oriented business - - - - S - 17.40
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor - 5,000 sq.
ft. or less
UP P - P - -
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor - More
than 5,000 sq. ft.
UP MUP - UP - -
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Commercial recreation facility - Outdoor - - - UP - -
Conference/convention facility - 5,000 sq. ft. or
less
UP MUP UP(2) MUP - UP
Conference/convention facility - More than 5,000
sq. ft.
UP UP UP(2) UP - UP
Health/fitness facility UP P UP(2) P UP -
Library, museum P P MUP P - P
Meeting facility, public or private - 5,000 sq. ft. or
less
UP MUP MUP(2) MUP - MUP
Meeting facility, public or private - More than
5,000 sq. ft.
UP UP UP(2) UP - UP
Park P P P - - P
School - Elementary, middle, secondary UP(2) UP(2)- - - UP School - Specialized education/training UP(2) UP(2) UP(2) UP - UP Sports and entertainment assembly - - - UP - UP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc. P P MUP(2) P UP - Theater UP MUP MUP MUP - UP
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit P P P - - - 17.42.170
Emergency/transitional shelter - - S - - S 17.42.072
Home occupation P P P - - - 17.42.080
Live/work unit UP UP - UP UP - 17.42.090
Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) UP MUP - - - UP Residential care facility, 7 or more clients UP - - - - UP Residential component of a mixed use project P P P - - - 17.42.100 Retail Trade(3)
Accessory retail or services P P P P P P
Alcoholic beverage sales - Associated with a
restaurant(4)
P P P P UP - 17.42.030
Alcoholic beverage sales UP UP UP - - - 17.42.030
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Antique or collectible store MUP P MUP - - -
Artisan shop P P P P - -
Auto and vehicle sales and rental - UP - MUP UP -
Auto parts sales with no installation services - P - P - - Bar, tavern UP UP UP - - -
Building and landscape materials sales - Indoor - P - P P - Building and landscape materials sales - Outdoor - UP - MUP - - 17.42.130 Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental - - - MUP MUP - 17.42.130 Convenience store UP UP - UP - -
Drive-through retail - UP - UP - - 17.42.070
Extended hour retail UP MUP MUP MUP - -
Farm supply and feed store - P - P - -
Farmers market(8) MUP MUP MUP MUP UP UP
Formula-based fast food restaurant S S S - - - 17.42.071 Fuel dealer (propane for home and farm use, etc.) - - - UP UP - Furniture, furnishings and appliance store P P UP P UP - General retail - Less than 5,000 sq. ft. P P P P - -
General retail - 5,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. P P P P - - General retail - More than 20,000 sq. ft. UP P UP P - - Groceries, specialty foods - 10,000 sq. ft. or less P P P P - - Groceries, specialty foods - More than 10,000 sq.
ft.
UP MUP UP MUP - -
Mobilehome, boat, or RV sales - - - MUP - -
Night club UP UP UP - - -
Outdoor display and sales MUP MUP MUP MUP - - 17.42.130 Plant nursery - MUP - MUP MUP -
Restaurant - Outdoor dining(6) P/
MUP
P/
MUP
P/
MUP
P/
MUP
- - 17.42.130(E)
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop P P P P UP -
Retail complex UP P UP P - -
Retail display gallery - P P - - - 17.90.020
Second hand store UP UP UP - - -
Service station (nonfossil fuels sales) UP UP UP - - - 17.42.180 Tasting room UP P P P - -
Warehouse retail - MUP - UP - -
Services - Business, Financial, Professional
ATM P P P P - -
Bank, financial services P P UP P - -
Business support service P P P
(2) UP - -
Medical services - Doctor office UP P
(2) P(2)
- - -
Medical services - Clinic, urgent care UP - - - - -
Office - Accessory P P P P P P
Office - Business/service UP UP(2) P
(2) P - -
Office - Government MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
Office - Processing UP(2) MUP UP(2) MUP - -
Office - Professional/
administrative
P P P
(2) P - -
Services - General
Accessory retail or services P P P P P P 17.42.015
Adult day care UP - - - - UP
Catering service - - - P P -
Child day care center MUP P MUP MUP - UP
Drive-through service - UP - - - - 17.42.070
Equipment rental - - - MUP UP - 17.42.140
Kennel, animal boarding - MUP - MUP UP -
Lodging - Bed and breakfast inn (B&B) P P MUP - - -
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
Permit Required by District
Land Use(1)
CE CG CD CI IG PF Specific Use
Regulations
Lodging - Boutique hotel or motel UP UP UP - - -
Lodging - Hotel or motel UP UP UP - - -
Maintenance service - Client site services - - - P P -
Mortuary, funeral home UP - - - - -
Personal services P P P P - -
Personal services - Restricted UP(2)- - - - -
Public safety facility UP UP UP UP UP P
Repair service - Equipment, large appliances, etc. - - - P P - Social service organization MUP(2) MUP(2)- MUP - UP
Vehicle services - Major repair/body work - - - UP MUP - Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair - - - UP UP - Veterinary clinic, animal hospital MUP P - P MUP -
Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure
Ambulance, taxi, or limousine storage - - - - UP -
Broadcasting studio - UP(2) UP(2) MUP - -
Electric vehicle charging station(7) P P P P P P 14.38
Parking facility, public or commercial UP UP UP - - P
Telecommunications facility -S -S -S S S S 17.44
Transit station or terminal UP UP UP UP - UP
Utility facility - - - UP UP UP
Vehicle storage - - - - UP -
Key to Zoning District Symbols
CE East Cotati Avenue Corridor CI Commercial/Industrial District CG Gravenstein Highway Corridor IG General Industrial District CD Downtown Commercial PF Public Facility District
Notes:
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022. (1) See Article 9 for land use definitions.
(2) Use allowed only on second or upper floors, in compliance with Section 17.24.050(C), Limitation on the Location of Allowable Land Uses, or behind an allowed ground floor street frontage use. (3) See Section 17.42.165, Retail use maximum floor area. (4) When the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control allows customers under twenty-one years of age on the premises. (5) Artisan/craft product manufacturing uses proposed in the CE, CG, CD, HC, LP, NG, and CA districts must be located within buildings and suites designed and oriented to engage and encourage pedestrian activity and interaction with the surrounding uses. Uses in these districts must also include retail storefront presence and design characteristics, with production and manufacturing design elements (such as loading doors, material storage, etc.) oriented away from the primary entrances and street frontages of developments where they are located. (6) MUP required for outdoor dining on private property in the CD district when the dining use abuts a residential land use. (7) Permitted as an accessory use.
(8) Fees for farmers market planning permit applications shall be calculated at fifty percent of the fees set forth in the fee schedule as described in Section 17.60.060, Application fees. Use permit approval shall require that the review authority first find that the proposed use will be compatible with any nearby residential uses. Notices of public hearings shall be mailed to property owners within a radius from the subject site of six hundred feet, or greater at the directorís discretion.
Table 2-4
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Downtown Specific Plan Districts P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT
LAND USE(1)
HC LP NG CA
Specific Use
Regulations
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor MUP - MUP MUP
Conference/convention facility - - UP(2) UP
Health/fitness facility UP(2)- P P
Library, museum P - P P
Meeting facility, public or private - UP UP(2) UP
Park, Playground P P P P
School - Specialized education/training UP - UP UP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc. P P P P
Theater (cinemas or performing arts) MUP - P P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling unit P P P P 17.42.170
Emergency/transitional shelter S S S S 17.42.072
Home occupation P P P P 17.42.080
Live/work unit P P P P 17.42.090
Residential component of a mixed use project P P P P 17.42.100 Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT
LAND USE(1)
HC LP NG CA
Specific Use
Regulations
Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) - UP UP UP Residential care facility, 7 or more clients - UP - -
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Broadcasting studio UP(2)- UP(2)-
Electric vehicle charging station(7) P P P P 14.38
Parking facility UP UP UP(2) UP
Transit station or terminal P P P P
RETAIL TRADE
Accessory retail or services P P P P
Alcoholic beverage sales - associated with a restaurant(4) P P P P 17.42.030 Alcoholic beverage sales - off-sale UP UP UP UP 17.42.030 Antique or collectible store P P P P
Artisan/craft product manufacturing MUP MUP MUP MUP See Note (5) below
Artisan shop P P P P
Auto parts sales with no installation services - - - P
Bar, tavern UP UP UP UP 17.42.030
Brewery - Brew pub MUP MUP MUP MUP
Convenience store - - UP UP
Extended hour retail UP MUP P P
Furniture, furnishings and appliance store UP - MUP MUP General retail - Less than 5,000 sf P P P P
General retail - 5,000 sf to 20,000 sf P - P P
General retail - More than 20,000 sf (Max. 43,000 sf) - - MUP MUP Groceries, specialty foods - 10,000 sf or less P P P P
Groceries, specialty foods - More than 10,000 sf - - P UP Night club UP - UP UP
Outdoor display and sales MUP MUP MUP MUP 17.42.130
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT
LAND USE(1)
HC LP NG CA
Specific Use
Regulations
Restaurant - Outdoor dining on private property(6) P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP 17.42.130 Restaurant - Outdoor dining in public right-of-way P P P P 17.42.130 Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop P P P P
Retail complex - - UP UP
Retail display gallery P P P P 17.90.020
Second hand store UP - - -
Service station (nonfossil fuels sales) - - - UP 17.42.180 Tasting room P P P P
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
ATM P P P P
Bank, financial services P P P P
Business support service P
(2) P(2) P(2) P
Medical services - Doctor office P P P P
Medical services - Clinic, urgent care - - - P
Office - Accessory P P P P
Office - Business/service P
(2) P(2) P(2) P
Office - Government UP UP UP UP
Office - Processing UP(2)- UP(2)-
Office - Professional/administrative P
(2) P P(2) P
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital P P P P
SERVICES - GENERAL
Accessory retail or services P P P P 17.42.015
Adult day care UP(2) UP(2) UP(2) UP
Child day care center UP UP P UP
Lodging - Bed & breakfast inn (B&B) P P P UP
Lodging - Boutique hotel and motel UP UP P P
Lodging - Hotel UP(2) UP(2) P P
Cotati Municipal Code
Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
P Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required
MUP Minor Use Permit required
UP Use Permit required
S Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
- Use not allowed
PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT
LAND USE(1)
HC LP NG CA
Specific Use
Regulations
Personal services P P P P
Public safety facility - - - -
Social service organization - UP(2) UP(2) UP
Telecommunications facility (8)- - S S 17.44;
17.44.065
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair - - - UP
Key to Zoning District Symbols
HC Historic Core NG Northern Gateway
LP La Plaza CA Commerce Avenue
Notes:
(1) See Article 9 for land use definitions.
(2) Use allowed only on second or upper floors, in compliance with Section 17.24.050(C) (Limitation on the Location of Allowable Land Uses), or behind an allowed ground floor street frontage use. (3) Where allowed by the downtown specific plan ís regulating plan. (4) When the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control allows customers under twenty-one years of age on the premises. (5) Artisan/craft product manufacturing uses proposed in the CE, CG, CD, HC, LP, NG, and CA districts must be located within buildings and suites designed and oriented to engage and encourage pedestrian activity and interaction with the surrounding uses. Uses in these districts must also include retail storefront presence and design characteristics, with production and manufacturing design elements (such as loading doors, material storage, etc.) oriented away from the primary entrances and street frontages of developments where they are located. (6) MUP required for outdoor dining on private property in the CD district when the dining use abuts a residential land use. (7) Permitted as an accessory use.
(Ord. 917 ß 4 (Exh. 1), 2022; Ord. 915 ß 5, 2022; Ord. 910 ß 3, 2022; Ord. 908 ß 5 (Exh. 1 ß 7), 2022; Ord. 906 ß 6, 2021; Ord. 902 ß 6, 2021; Ord. 895 ß 2(A) Exh. 2 (part), 2020: Ord. 893 ß 5, 2020; Ord. 888 ß 1, 2019; Ord. 883 ß 6 (Att. A), 2018; Ord. 823 ß 2(C) Exh. C (part), 2009; Ord. 812 ß 1, 2008; Ord. 801 ß 1, 2007; Ord. 787 ß 2, 2007; Ord. 766 ß 2 Exh. A (part), 2004). (8) Telecommunications facilities are subject to the limited waiver provision and other regulations described in Chapter 17.44.
17.22.030 Exemptions from planning permit requirements.
The planning permit requirements of Section 17.22.020 do not apply to the land uses, structures, and activities identified by this section. These are allowed in all zoning districts subject to compliance with this section.
A. General Requirements for Exemption. The land uses, structures, and activities identified by subsection B of this section are exempt from the planning permit requirements of this land use code only when:
1. The use, activity or structure is established and operated in compliance with the setback requirements, height limits, and all other applicable standards of this article, Article 3, (Site Planning, Design, and Operational Standards), and, where applicable, Chapter 17.82 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels) of this title; and
2. Any permit or approval required by regulations other than this land use code is obtained (for example, a building permit).
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Chapter 17.22 ALLOWABLE LAND USES
The Cotati Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 917, passed December 13, 2022.
B. Exempt Activities and Land Uses. The following are exempt from the planning permit requirements of this land use code when in compliance with subsection A of this section.
1. Decks, Paths and Driveways. Decks, platforms, on-site paths, and driveways that are not required to have a building permit or grading permit. (Otherwise exempt paved surfaces will still be counted as part of allowable site coverage.)
2. Fences and Walls. See Section 17.30.030 (Fences, walls, and screening) of this title.
3. Interior Remodeling. Interior alterations that do not increase the gross floor area of the structure, change the permitted use of the structure, or include any change to an exterior feature of the structure.
4. Repair and Maintenance.
a. Single-Family Dwellings. Ordinary nonstructural repairs to, and maintenance of, single-family dwellings.
b. Multifamily Housing, and Nonresidential Structures. Ordinary nonstructural repairs to, and maintenance of multifamily residential and nonresidential structures, if:
i. The work does not change the approved land use of the site or structure, or add to, enlarge or expand the land use and/or structure; and
ii. Any exterior repairs employ the same materials and design as the original construction.
5. Small, Portable Residential Accessory Structures. A single portable structure of one hundred twenty square feet or less per lot or unit, including premanufactured storage sheds and other small structures in residential zoning districts that are exempt from building permit requirements in compliance with the municipal code and the Uniform Building Code. Additional structures may be approved in compliance with Section 17.42.160 (Residential accessory uses and structures) of this title, where allowed by the applicable zoning district.
6. Spas, Hot Tubs, and Fish Ponds. Portable spas, hot tubs, and constructed fish ponds, and similar equipment and structures that do not: exceed one hundred twenty square feet in total area including related equipment; contain more than two thousand gallons of water; or exceed three feet in depth. (Ord. 766 ß 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).