Sec. 10-1.100 General Provisions
SEC. 10-1.125 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
Zoning districts are designated as follows:
RESIDENTIAL
RL Low Density Residential District
RNP Residential Natural Preservation District
RM Medium Density Residential District
RH High Density Residential District
RO Residential—Office District
MH Mobile Home Park District
COMMERCIAL
CN Neighborhood Commercial District
CN-R Neighborhood Commercial—Residential District
CG General Commercial District
CO Commercial Office District
CL Limited Access Commercial District
CB Central Business District
CR Regional Commercial District
SMU Sustainable Mixed Use District
DOWNTOWN/CENTRAL CITY
CC-C Central City—Commercial District
CC-P Central City—Plaza District
CC-R Central City—Residential District
NE Neighborhood Edge District
NG Neighborhood General District
UN Urban Neighborhood District
UNL Urban Neighborhood Limited District
DM Downtown Main Street District
UC Urban Center
MISSION BOULEVARD
MB-NN Mission Boulevard Neighborhood Node District
MB-CC Mission Boulevard Corridor Center District
MB-CN Mission Boulevard Corridor Neighborhood
District
MB-CS Mission Boulevard Civic Space District
INDUSTRIAL
IL Light Industrial District
IG General Industrial District
IP Industrial Park District
AIR TERMINAL
Attachment IV, Exhibit B
City of Hayward
AT-AC Air Terminal—Aviation Commercial District
AT-C Air Terminal—Commercial District
AT-IP Air Terminal—Industrial Park District
AT-O Air Terminal—Operations District
AT-R Air Terminal—Recreational District
AT-RM Air Terminal —Medium Density Residential
District
OPEN SPACE
A Agricultural District
FP Flood Plain District
OS Open Space District
PUBLIC FACILITIES
PF Public Facilities District
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
B Special Lot Standards Combining Districts
PD Planned Development District
SD-1 "B" Street Special Design Streetcar District
SD-3 Cottage Special Design District
SD-4 Cannery Area Special Design District
SD-5 Mission Garin Area Special Design District
SD-7 Hayward Foothill Trail Special Design District
(Amended by Ordinance 24-01, adopted 1-23-2024)
Sec. 10-1.200 Residential-Office District (RO)
(Section 10-1.600 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.800 Commercial Districts
Sec. 10-1.801 Purpose
a. Residential Office District (RO). The purpose of the Residential-Office District includesis to protect the residential amenityidentity of areas with a mix of residential and office uses while maintaining a residential identity . The scale and form of office buildings, the scale and siting of office parking, office traffic generation, and hours of operationuses shouldshall not detract from adjacent or future residential use.
b. Commercial Office District (CO). The CO District includes a mix of residential and office uses.
The scale, form, and activitfy of uses shall not detract from adjacent residential uses. shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to provide for and protect administrative, professional, business and financial organizations which may have unusual requirements f or space, light and air, and which are clean and quiet and which are not detrimental to the residential use of adjacent properties.
c. Neighborhood Commercial -Residential District ( CN-R). The CN -R District includes a mixture of neighborhood serving businesses and residences along portions of certain arterials in order to provide housing with ready access to shops and transit. The CN -R District encourages joint development of lots along arterials in order to minimize curb cuts and maximize architectural continuity. The CN -R District adjusts parking and open space requirements to reflect the characteristics of mixed-use development along arterials. d. Commercial Neighborhood District (CN). The CN District includes a variety of neighborhood serving businesses in close proximity to residential in order to p rovide shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained, in order to make provision for a number of areas throughout the City carefully located in relationship to other Commercial Districts and to the Residential Districts served. The products and services intended are those primarily represented by convenience goods and services purchased frequently.
e. General Commercial District (CG). The CG District includes a wide variety of commerci al uses, including uses that would attract neighborhood, local, and regional au diencesshall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to provide services for the support of primary business activities in the CB District or CC Districts.
f. Limited Access Commercial District (CL). The CL District shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to accommodate uses typically serve the motoring public and are accessible from major arterials and freeways. Uses within the CL District are service- related, and serve the motoring public adjacent to highways of major importance.
g.f. Central Business District (CB). The CB District provides an alternate commercial hub outside of the Downtown area characterized by a mix of retail, restaurants, and recreation uses. shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to make provision for a principal downtown area of regional importance, and several outlying areas of more than neighborhood import ance, where concentrations of comparison shopping facilities, financial an d business services, and amusement or recreation may be found in quantity.
h. Regional Commercial District (CR). The CR District is intended to provide for the sale of retail goods with a regional or sub -regional marketing base, pursuant to an adopted specific plan or design plan.
City of Hayward
Sec. 10-1.802 Use Regulations—Commercial Districts
Table 10 -1.802, Land Use Regulations —Commercial Districts, sets the land use regulations for Commercial Districts by letter designation as follows unless a use or activity is prohibited or subject to a higher level of permit pursuant to other parts of this Section, other requirements of the Hayward Municipal Code, or other applicable regulations:
"P" designates permitted uses.
"A" designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of an Administrative Use Permit. "C" designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit. “M” designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit. "-" designates uses that are not allowed.
A project which includes two or more categories of land use in the same building or on the same site is subject to the highest permit level required for any individual use or single component of the project.
Section numbers in the right -hand column refer to other sections of the Zoning Ordinance or other limitations as well as subsections following the Table.
Land uses are defined in Article 1, Section 10-1.3500, Definitions. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Planning Director or other approving authority shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substant ially similar in character. Land uses defined in the Hayward Municipal Code and not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, all uses shall be conducted indoor s.
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Administrative and Professional Offices
Office P P P P P P
Cannabis testing
laboratory - A - - A -
Check cashing store - C C C C C
Chiropractic and
acupuncture offices A/C P P P P P
Commercial cannabis
delivery - A - - A -
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Financial institutions - P P P P P
Insurance and real estate
offices A/C P P P P P
Law offices A/C P P P P P
Medical and dental offices A/C P P P P P
Medical/dental laboratory - A A A A -
Pharmaceutical sales - A - - - -
Payday loan facilities - C C C C C
Travel and airline agency
offices A/C P P P P P
Automobile Related Uses
Automobile brokerage
office - - - - A - See definitions
Automobile Sales and
Rental - - - A P -
Only allowed when located
along Mission Blvd between
Highland/Sycamore and
700 feet south of Harder
Automobile dealership - - - - P -
Dealership selling primarily
new vehicles, when all
minimum design standards
are met and when located
along Mission Blvd between
Highland/Sycamore and
700 feet south of Harder
Automobile parts store - - - P P P
Automobile repair – minor - - - C A A See Section 10-1.1045h for special requirements.
Automobile repair – major - - - - A A See Section 10-1.1045h for special requirements.
Automobile service station - - - CM AM MA See Section 10-1.1045h for special requirements.
Automobile storage facility - - - - A - See Section 10-1.1045h for special requirements.
Car rental agency - - - A - -
City of Hayward
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Car wash - - - C A A See Section 10-1.1045h for
special requirements.
Drive-in establishments -- - - C A C
See Section 10-1.1045h
2735.f for special
requirements.
EV charging station - A A A A A
Does not include ancillary
EV charging that is
secondary to another
primary use.
Parking lot - A A A A A See Section 10-1.1045h for
special requirements.
Personal Services
Personal Services - P P P P P
Barber or beauty shop - P P P P P
Dance studio - P P P P P
Dry cleaner/laundry - P P P P P
Studio: Fitness, art, dance,
music, etc. - P P P P P
Health club - - - A P P
Martial arts studio - P P P P P
Massage (When ancillary
to an established primary
use such as a beauty
salon)
- - A A - -
Massage
parlorestablishment - C C C C C Not located within an
established beauty salon.
Music studio - P P P P P
Nail salon - P P P P P
Palm reading service - P P P P P
Photography studio - P P P P P
Physical fitness studio - P P P P P
Suntan parlor - - - A A A
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Tailor/seamstress shop - P P P P P
Tattoo parlor - - CA CA CP -P
Residential Uses
Detached residential
unit(s) P A - - - -
Subject to density
limitations in the General
Plan
Single-family dwelling P A - - - -
Second single-family
dwelling P A - - - -
When one single-family
dwelling already exists on a
lot, one additional single-
family dwelling may be
constructed provided the
minimum development
standards (lot size,
setbacks, height, etc.) can
be met for each dwelling
Duplex/Triplex P P P/A1 P2 P2 P/C3
Subject to density
limitations in the General
Plan
Multi-Unit Residential (4+
attached units) P P P/A1 P2 P2 P/C3
Subject to density
limitations in the General
Plan
Multiple-family dwelling P P A - - C
Residential dwelling unit(s) - - P P P P Above first floor commercial uses only.
Residential development
as provided in
Government Code
Sections 65852.24,
65913.4 and 65912.100, as
amended from time to
time.
- P P P P P
Small Unlicensed Group
Home P P - - - - See definitions.
Large Unlicensed Group
Home C C - - - - See definitions.
City of Hayward
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Small Licensed Group
Home P P - - - - See definitions.
Medium Licensed Group
Home A A - - - - See definitions.
Large Licensed Group
Home C C - - - - See definitions.
Single Room Occupancy - - - - A A
Accessory dwelling unit(s) P P P P P P
Where primary use is
residential. See Section 10-
1.2740 for criteria and
standards
Retail Commercial Uses
Retail - - P P P P
Antique Store - - P P P P
Appliance Store - - P P P P
Art and art supplies store - - P P P P
Bakery - - P P P P
Bar, cocktail lounge,
alcohol - C C C C C
See General Regulations
Section 10-1.2750 et seq.
for regulations of alcohol
Brewery/winery/cidery - - A A A/C P
Bicycle shop - - P P P P
Bookstore - - P P P P
Camera store - - P P P P
Card shop - - P P P P
Carpet/drapery store - - P P P P
Clothing store - - P P P P
Coffee/espresso shop - - P P P P
Commercial cannabis
retail dispensary - - - - CM CM See Section 10-1.3600 for additional standards.
Consignment store - - - P P
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Convenience market - - - A A A
See Section 10-1.2750 et
seq. for regulations of
alcohol.
Dance or night club - - C C C C
See General Regulations
Section 10-1.2750 et seq.
for regulations of alcohol.
Distillery - - - - A A
Delicatessen - - P P P P
Electronics store -- - - - - -
Fabric store - - P P P P
Floral shop - - P P P P
Furniture store - - P P P P
Garden supplies store - - P P P
Gift shop - - P P P P
Hardware store - - P P P P
Jewelry store - - P P P P
Liquor store - - C C C C
See General Regulations
Section 10-1.2750 et seq.
for regulations of alcohol.
Locksmith shop - - P P P P
Major retail anchor - - - - - - Minimum 100,000 square
feet required
Music store - - P P P P
Nursery (plant) - - P P P P
Office supply, furniture
and business machine
stores
- - - - - -
Paint/wallpaper store - - P P P P
Pet store - - P P P P4
Plumbing and heating
store - - P P P P
Restaurant - A P/A P/A P/A P/A
City of Hayward
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Sporting goods store - - P P P P
Stationary store - - P P P P
Supermarket - - P P P P
Theater (Small Motion
Picture or Live
Performance Only)
- - P P P P
Theater, Large Motion
Picture - - C C C C See Section 10-1.1045 for
special requirements.
Thrift store - - P P P -
Toy store - - P P P P
Tobacco Retail
Establishment - - - - C - See Section 10-1.2780 for
additional standards.
Variety store - - P P P P
Video sales and rental
store - - P P P P
Wine shop - - - - A -
Service Commercial Uses
Appliance service and
repair shop - - - A P/A AP Not ancillary to a primary
use.
Copying, mailing, or
reproduction facility - P P P P P
Equipment rental - - - - P/A -P
Hotel or motel C4 - - - P/A P5A/C
Mailing or facsimile
service - P P P P P
Recycling collection area - A - A A A When located within a convenience zone.
Reverse vending
machine(s) - P P P P P When located within a
convenience zone.
Sign shop - - - - A -
Upholstery shop
(furniture) - - - - P -
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Other Uses
Accessory buildings and
uses P P P P P P See Section 10.1.845
Ambulance service - A - A A A
Animal hospital - A A A A -A
Artisan/craft production - C C P P P
Auction - - - - A A
Banquet hall - - -P P/C CP/A P/A/C
Broadcasting studio - - - - P P
Carnival - - - A A A
Catering facility - - - P P/A P/A/C
Christmas tree or pumpkin
patch lot - A P P P P
See General Regulations
Section 10-2735c for
standards.
Commercial amusement - - - - - A
Convalescent Facility A A - - - -
Cultural facility A A A A AP AP
Day care home P P -P P P P
State-licensed, less than 24-
hour care for children or
adults, 14 or fewer persons,
excluding staff. See
definitions.
Day care center A A P PA PA P/A
State-licensed, less than 24-
hour care for children or
adults, 15 or more persons,
excluding staff. See
definitions.
Educational facility A A/CP/A6 P/A6 P/A6 P/A6 P/A6
Emergency Shelter - P - P P -
Limited to parcels abutting
Mission and Foothill Blvds.
See Section 10-1.2736(a)
for additional standards.
City of Hayward
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Garage sales P P P P P P
Four per year per dwelling.
See General Regulations
Section 10-1.2735.d.
Home occupation P P P P P P See definitions
Home occupation –
expanded A A A -A -A A See definitions
Hospital - C - - - A
Household pets P P P P P P
Kennel - - - -A A A
Low Barrier Navigation
Center - P P P P P
Outdoor gathering - - - A - A
Refer to General
Regulations Section 10-
1.2735g
Passenger transportation
terminal - - - - - A
Pet grooming shop - - P/A P/A P/A P
Public agency facilities P P P P P P See definitions
Recreational Facilities
Indoor A - A A AP AP AP
Outdoor A- - A A AP P
Religious facility A A A A PA PA
Temporary Use, Minor - P P P P P
Temporary use - A A A A A
i.e., parking lot or tent sale
See Section 10-1.2700 for
additional standards.
Warehouse - - - - C -
Wholesale establishment - - - - C -
Wind energy conversion
system - A - - - -
1. Permitted by right if above first floor commercial. Otherwise an AUP is required.
2. Above first floor commercial only.
3. Permitted by right if above first floor commercial. Otherwise a CUP is required.
4. Bed and breakfast only.
TABLE 10-1.802: Use Regulations Commercial Districts
“P” Permitted Use; “A” Administrative Use Permit Required; “C” Conditional Use Permit Required; “M” Major Conditional Use Permit Allowed; “-“ Use Not Allowed
Use
Districts
Additional Regulations
RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
5. Hotel uses not permitted in Airport Overlay Zone 2. See Sec. 10-6.30.
4.6. Permitted by right if less than 10,000 square feet. Otherwise an AUP is required.
Sec. 10-1.803 Development Standards
Table 10-1.803, Development Standards-Commercial Districts, prescribes the development standards for Commercial Districts.
TABLE 10-1.803: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Standard RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Lot Requirements (See also Section 10-1.2720 for Special Lot Requirements and Exceptions) Minimum Lot Size (sf)
5,000 5,000
10,000
(20,000 in
SD6)
6,000 06,000 06,000
Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling
Unit
Same as
permitted in
RM or RH
Districts,
whichever is
consistent
with the
General
Policies Plan
and
Neighborho
od Plan.
Same as RM
or RH
District,
whichever is
consistent
with the
General Plan
Map and
Neighborho
od Plan;
Townhouse
Lot shall be
consistent
with
building
permit
footprint
and printed
project
areas
Lots with <
80 ft of
frontage
and/or <
20,000 sf in
area shall
require a
minimum of
2,500 sf;
Lots with >
80 ft of
frontage
and >
20,000 sf of
frontage
shall be
allowed a
minimum of
1,743 sf
Same as RM
or RH
District,
whichever is
consistent
with the
General Plan
Map and
Neighborho
od Plan
Same as RM
or RH
District,
whichever is
consistent
with the
General Plan
Map and
Neighborho
od Plan
Same as RM
or RH
District,
whichever is
consistent
with the
General Plan
Map and
Neighborho
od Plan
Minimum Lot Frontage (ft) 35 35 100 60 35 035
Minimum Average Lot Width (ft) 50 50 100 60 060 060
Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 50 50 90 90 90 90
City of Hayward
TABLE 10-1.803: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Standard RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
Minimum Average Lot Depth (ft) 100 80 80 100 0100 0100
Minimum Yards (ft) (See also Section 10-1.2725 for Special Yard Requirements and Exceptions) Front Yard 10 10 10 10 10, unless
the building
is located at
the property
line
10, unless
waived by
the Planning
Director or
approving
authority
Side Yard 5 5, or for
residential
properties
10 percent
of the lot
width at the
front
setback line,
whichever is
greater up
to a
maximum of
10 ft
0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
side yard
shall be 5 ft,
except
where
entrances or
windows
face the side
lot line, 10 ft
0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
side yard
shall be 5 ft
0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
side yard
shall be 10 5
ft
5 or 10
percent of
lot width up
to 10 feet
unless
waived by
the Planning
Director or
approving
authority
Side Street Yard 10 10 10 10 10, unless
building is
located at
the property
line
10, unless
waived by
the Planning
Director or
approving
authority
Rear Yard 20 2010 2010 0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
rear yard
shall be 10
ft. Shall be
the same as
the abutting
District;
where
0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
rear yard
shall be 10
ft.0 if
abutting CG
district,
otherwise
the same as
0, unless
abutting a R,
A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD District
where the
rear yard
shall be 10
ft.
TABLE 10-1.803: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS Standard RO CO CN-R CN CG CB
abutting any
R,A, MH, OS,
or
residential
PD district,
the side
yard shall be
10 ft.
the required
rear yard of
the abutting
District
Maximum Height (ft) (See also Section 10-1.2730 for Special Height Requirements and Exceptions.) Building 40 40 40 40 No Limit50 No Limit50
Accessory Building 14, one
story
14, one
story
14, one
story
14, one
story
14, one
story
14, one
story
Fences/hedges/walls
Front and Side Street Yard 4 4 4 4 4 4
Side and Rear Yard 67 67 67 67 67 67
Sec. 10-1.804 Site Plan Review Required.
Site Plan Review approval is required before issuance of any building or construction permit or construction of a fence within this district only if the Planning Director determines that a project materially alters the appearance and character of the prope rty or area or may be incompatible with City policies, standards and guidelines. This may include fences (i.e., such as anodized gray chain link fences) in certain circumstances.
Site Plan Review , pursuant to Section 10 -1.3000, Site Plan Review, is required for the following development projects and uses unless the project otherwise requires Planning Commission approval:
1. Development of new primary structures.
2. Development of new accessory structures greater than 2,500 square feet in size.
3. Additions, or partial demolitions with reconstruction, to a primary structure that increases the net floor area of that structure by at least 50 percent.
4. Any site modification affecting 5,000 square feet or 10 percent of the site area, whichever is greater.
Sec. 10-1.805 Minimum Design and Performance Standards for Commercial Buildings and Uses
The City recognizes that high -quality design of commercial structures can contribute to a positive appearance of commercial districts and neighborhoods and improve the overall character of the City of Hayward
community. This Section establishes design and performance standards that shall apply to the construction of residential and commercial buildings and certain commercial uses in the CN District, including but not limited to cultural, educational, religious or recreational facilities. The development of CN-zoned properties in the South of Route 92 planning area is also subject to the provisions of the South of Route 92/Oliver and Weber Properties Specific Plan and the Development Guidelines for the South of Route 92 Oliver/Weber Properties.
The City recognizes that high -quality design of commercial structures can contribute to a positive appearance of neighborhoods and improve the overall character of the community. This Section establishes design and performance standards that shall apply to residential and commercial development allowed in the CG District, including but not limited to cultural, educational, religious or recreational facilities.
For commercial buildings , (including mixed use buildings where 50 percent or more of the gross square footage is devoted to commercial uses, second story residential uses) refer to the design criteria contained in the City of Hayward Design Guidelines, the Hillside Design and Urban/Wildland Interface Guidelines and the following specific criteria and standards. a. Accessory Buildings, Detached. Detached accessory buildings, including but not limited to carports, garages, greenhouses, patio covers, sheds, etc., shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Shall not exceed one story or 14 feet in height.
(2) Shall use exterior building materials and colors which either match or are compatible with the primary building. Canvas, plastic, and similar materials shall not be used.
Special design consideration shouldshall be given to structures visible from a public street.
(3) Shall not be located in a required front yard or side street yard. (4) Shall be setback a minimum of 5 feet from a side or rear property line . Use the yard requirement for the primary building if less than 5 feet. (5) Shall not be located in front of a primary building., unless no other practical alternative exists.
(6) Shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from a primary building and any other accessory building.
(7) The area of all accessory buildings, either individually or cumulatively, shall not exceed 50 percent of the ground floor area of the primary building. b. Accessory Structures, Decorative. Detached decorative accessory structures used in conjunction with car washes and similar activities as determined by the Planning Director, including but not limited to arbors, trellises, shade covers, etc., shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Shall not exceed one story or 14 feet in height.
(2) Shall use exterior materials and colors which either match or are compatible with the primary building . Canvas, plastic and similar materials shall not be used. Special design consideration should be given to structures visible from a public street. (3) Shall not be located in a required front yard or side street yard. c. Accessory Promotional Tents. Detached accessory promotional tents shall only be permitted in conjunction with the four promotional events permitted per year in the Sign Regulations. d. Additions and Accessory Structures Attached to Primary Building. Additions and accessory structures attached to the primary building shall meet all the development standards required of the primary building, including the City of Hayward Design Guidelines and Hillside Design and Urban/Wildland Interface Guidelines.
e. Adult Entertainment Activity. Refer to General Regulations Section 10 -1.2735.a. for Adult Entertainment Activity Regulations.
f. Alcoholic Beverage Outlets. Refer to General Regulations Section 10 -1.2750 et seq. for Alcoholic Beverage Outlet Regulations.
g. Antennas and Satellite Dishes and Telecommunications Devices. Refer to Chapter 10, Article 13 of the Hayward Municipal Code, the Antenna and Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, for regulations of antennas, satellite dishes and telecommunications devic es. h. Architectural Projections into Yards. Architectural features such as bay windows, cornices, canopies and awnings that are attached to the primary structure, and eaves may extend 2 feet into any required yard; landing places open stairways and open porches may extend 4 feet into a required rear yard.
b.
i. Automobile Dealerships (New, located on Mission Boulevard between 700 feet south of Harder Road and Highland/Sycamore.
Design and Performance Standards. Before occupancy all design and performance standards must be met to the satisfaction of Planning Director. The design of all structures shall be consistent with the City of Hayward Design Guidelines, the General Policies Plan, applicable neighborhood plans, and special design districts.
(1) Parking shall be provided for employees and customers in accordance with the Off -Street Parking Regulations in addition to that provided for vehicle display. The employee/customer parking lot shall be clearly delineated from the auto display area. All parking and maneuvering areas shall be paved with Class B Portland Cement Concrete, or a minimum of 3-inch asphaltic concrete over a minimum of 6 inches aggregate base @ 95 percent compaction. This shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to issuance of occupancy permits. (2) Signs shall be installed in accordance with the City of Hayward Sign Ordinance; all non - conforming signs shall be removed.
(3) A trash/recyclables enclosure shall be provided, which is attractive and consistent in the design of the primary structure. The space provided for the storage of recyclable should be the same size as that provided for trash. The City's Solid Waste Manager shall approve a recycling plan for the dealership.
(4) The site shall be adequately lighted for safety and security. Lighting fixtures shall be decorative and shall not shed light on adjacent residential areas. (5) All vehicle run-off does not enter the storm drain. (6) A Caltrans permit is required for any work within Mission Boulevard right -of-way. (7) Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance with plans prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for review and approval by the City. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Or dinance.
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(a) A 6-inch high Class "B" Portland Cement concrete curb shall separate landscaped areas adjoining drives and/or parking areas.
(b) The parking area, excluding the auto display area, shall include one 15- gallon tree for every 6 parking stalls. Parking lot trees shall be planted in tree wells or landscape medians located within the parking area. Parking rows shall be capped with a landscape median. All tree wells and medians shall be a minimum 6-inch wide measured inside the curbs. (c) Parking and loading areas shall be screened from both streets with shrubs of a type and spacing that will create a continuous 30-inch high hedge within two years. (d) Landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy, weed-free condition at all times. Plants shall be replaced when necessary. Trees that are severely topped or pruned shall be replaced immediately, as determined by the City Landscape Architect. (8) Any fencing shall be constructed of decorative tubular or wrought metal fencing, except where the dealership abuts a residential district, in which case an 8-foot-high masonry wall shall be installed.
(9) All other applicable City codes, including building, fire and community preservation codes, shall apply.
(10) All project features, including buildings, paving, signs landscaping, shall be well maintained. (11) Violation of these conditions is cause for revocation of the use after public hearing before the duly authorized review body.
(12) Any public address/telephone/employee communication system shall be maintained so as to not be audible outside the confines of the dealership property as determined by the Planning Director.
j.c. Decks and Ramps.
(1) Decks and ramps 12 inches or less in height may be located in any yard. (2) Decks and ramps between 12 to 30 inches in height may be located in any rear or side yard but no closer than three feet to the rear or side property line. (3) Decks 30 inches or more in height shall conform to the minimum yard setback requirements of the primary building and shall also count toward the lot coverage calculation for the site.
(4) Decks located in hillside areas shall conform to the Hillside Design and Urban/Wildland Interface Guidelines.
k. Drive-in Establishments - Special Standards and Conditions. (1) Location and Design Criteria. In addition to the minimum Commercial Development Standards, the following requirements shall apply:
(a) Use permit applications for drive -in establishments in addition to standard requirements shall include the following information: a map and brief description of similar uses within a one -mile radius of the site; number and location of similar uses, indicat ing the location of all uses under the same brand name or franchise.
(b) Drive-in uses shall not be located across a street from residential zoning districts, unless at least one street abutting the site is an arterial or major street and pedestrian safety measures are provided as determined necessary.
This provision does not apply to commercial off-street parking lots. (c) Access to drive-in uses shall not be located next to the access to schools, parks, playgrounds, libraries, churches and other public and semi -public uses if pedestrian safety hazards would result.
(d) Exterior storage and display of goods for sale or rent is not allowed. (e) All required yard areas abutting streets and not used for vehicle maneuvering or parking shall be landscaped. In all zoning districts a planter at least 10 feet wide shall be installed parallel to the street right -of-way or precise plan line except where the use is a drive-in restaurant, then a 15-foot-wide landscaped setback is required.
(f) A minimum of 20 percent of the total site area shall be landscaped. (g) Except for driveways, corner lots shall have a landscaped triangular area formed by the street right -of-way lines and a line connecting them at points 30 feet from the rear or projected point of intersection of the street right -of- way line. (See Article 9, Hayward Traffic Code for visibility requirements.) (h) Fencing and Screening - Except for areas used for traffic circulation, or except where the drive -in functions as part of a larger development, for example, a shopping center where there is shared parking or access, a uniformly painted fence or masonry wall shall be maintained along all interior lot lines. Where any interior lot line abuts an R, A, MH, OS, or residential PD District, or a lot with residential uses, a masonry wall shall be constructed. The wall shall be at least 6 feet high but not exceed 8 f eet, except within the required yard area abutting a right -of-way or precise plan line, in which case it shall not exceed four feet in height at grade measured on either side of the fence. (i) Where a drive -through aisle is located between the right -of-way and the primary structure, low shrubs and/or berms shall be installed within the landscape setback for visual buffering.
(2) Requirements for Existing Drive -In Uses. An operator of an existing drive -in use who applies for a new use permit or modifications to an existing use permit shall conform to as many of the design and site plan standards for new uses as possible within the limits of the existing site layout and structural location. (3) Performance Standards for Drive-In Uses. Drive-in uses shall be operated in a manner which does not interfere with the normal use of adjoining properties. If in the opinion of the Planning Director the provisions of this paragraph are being violated, the violations shall be grounds for reopening use permit hearings and adding conditions to control the violation. Performance standards include, but are not limited to, the following considerations, which, where appropriate, shall be incorporated as conditions of approval in all use permits as determined by the Planning Commission:
(a) Noise levels measured at the property line shall not exceed the level of background noise normally found in the area or 65 decibels, whichever is greater. Loud speakers shall not be audible from residentially zoned and developed properties.
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(b) The premises shall be kept clean, and the operator shall make all reasonable efforts to see that no trash or litter originating from the use is deposited on adjacent properties. For drive -in restaurants or other uses which typically generate trash or litte r, adequate trash containers, as determined by the Planning Director, shall be required and employees shall be required daily to pick up trash or litter originating from the site upon the site and within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property.
(c) Hours of operation, including deliveries to the site, shall be compatible with the needs and character of the surrounding neighborhood. For purposes of this section, the usual operating hours shall be considered to be between 6.30 a.m. and 11.00 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on weekends. (d) No undesirable odors shall be generated on the site. (e) The on -site manager of the use shall take whatever steps are deemed necessary to assure the orderly conduct of employees, patrons, and visitors on the premises.
(f) A copy of these performance standards and all conditional use permit conditions of approval shall be posted along side the necessary business licenses and be visible at all times to employees.
(4) Automobile Service Stations - Additional Design Criteria. (a) The following operations are prohibited in conjunction with the operation of an automobile service station: auto body repair, major mechanical repair, and outside display of new or used vehicles or parts for sale. (b) Exterior display of goods for sale or rent is not permitted, except the following uses which are subject to design and location approval:
i. Vending machines.
ii. Oil display cabinets.
iii. Tire displays.
(c) Entry to lubrication bays and/or service areas shall be designed to minimize the impact on adjacent residential uses.
(d) Minimum facilities required:
i. Two restrooms open to the public, one for each sex;
ii. Equipment and storage area adequate to provide for operation and maintenance of station;
iii. Minimum of one air and water outlet and window washing equipment and towels.
(e) Minimum Site Requirements:
i. Building site: 20,000 square feet.
ii. Frontage on one street: 140 feet. In the case of corner lots, frontage will be measured to the extension of the intersecting property lines iii. Setback for fuel pump islands: a distance equal to 15 percent of the depth of the lot, or 20 feet, whichever is less, measured from the street right-of-way or precise plan line.
(f) Automobile service stations engaged in the concurrent sale of fuel and alcoholic beverages shall be permitted only with approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and shall comply with the following standards:
i. There shall be no display of alcoholic beverages within five feet of the cash register unless in a permanently affixed cooler.
ii. Advertising of alcoholic beverages at motor vehicle fuel island is prohibited.
iii. There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages from a drive-in window. iv. Alcoholic beverages shall not be displayed or sold from an ice tub. v. Advertising of liquor on motor fuel island is prohibited. vi. Self-illuminated advertising for liquor on buildings or windows is prohibited.
vii. Employees on duty between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall be at least 21 years of age to sell alcoholic beverages. (5) Drive-Through Restaurants.
(a) Drive-in or drive-through restaurants shall be prohibited within ½ -mile radius of one another as measured from the building walls of existing or proposed buildings, unless all the following required findings are met:
i. The drive-in or drive -through restaurants are located within one -half mile from the Interstate 880 (Nimitz Freeway) or State Route 92 (Jackson Freeway) rights-of-way as measured by the existing roadway network;
ii. The location of the drive -in or drive-through restaurants will not have a substantial adverse effect on vehicular (including bicycle), pedestrian circulation and safety, or transit accessibility;
iii. The drive -in or drive -through restaurants will not conflict with City adopted goals and policies including, but not limited to, the General Plan and Bicycle Master Plan; and
iv. The site is suitable and adequate for the proposed use because the drive-in or drive-through restaurant lanes and service windows will be located at least seventy -five (75) feet away from residential uses and residentially zoned properties.
(b) For each drive-in restaurant a bicycle rack shall be installed with a capacity for at least five bicycles.
(c) Drive-through lanes installed in connection with drive-in restaurants shall have a capacity for at least eight vehicles, at 20 feet per vehicle, unless adequate access and circulation is provided to minimize spillover onto public property.
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(d) Pedestrian circulation areas located within drive -in restaurant developments with drive-up windows shall consist of decorative paving such as brick, paving stones, or Bomanite.
(e) Access to bathroom facilities located within drive -in restaurant developments shall be from within the structure, with no direct access from the parking area. (f) Roof lights, refrigeration units or other extraneous features which are not integral parts of the main structure, inflexible building prototypes which result in an ability to meet setback and compatibility requirements, and unattractive building elevations visible to customers or passersby are prohibited. (g) Identification signs for drive-in restaurants (excluding directional signs and the menu board) shall be limited to one monument sign not to exceed 10 feet in height and 36 square feet per face and two wall signs with letters not to exceed 18 inches in heig ht. Total area for wall signs may include logos not to exceed 24 inches in height.
(h) All required yard areas abutting streets and not used for vehicle maneuvering or parking shall be landscaped. In all zoning districts a landscaped setback at least 15 feet wide shall be installed parallel to the street right(s) of way or precise plan line( s) and on interior property lines where drive -through aisles abut residential zoning districts.
(i) Minimum building site (lot area or lease area) shall be 25,000 square feet in area, unless adequate access and cross-parking is provided. (j) Drive-through aisles shall not be located between the building and the right - of-way and pick -up windows shall not face the right -of-way unless their visibility is minimized through the use of innovative building architecture and mounded or bermed landscapi ng to minimize their visual impact from the street. Menu board shall be placed so as to not be visible from the street. (k) Drive-through restaurants shall have an architectural theme that is unique for a given area as specified by City standards and policies or as determined by the Planning Director; franchise architecture shall be avoided where possible.
(6) Drive-Through Coffee/Espresso Shops
(a) Drive-through coffee/espresso shops shall be prohibited within ½ -mile radius of one another as measured from the building walls of existing or proposed buildings, unless all the following required findings are met:
i. The drive-through coffee/expresso shops located within one-half mile from the Interstate 880 (Nimitz Freeway) or State Route 92 (Jackson Freeway) rights-of-way as measured by the existing roadway network; ii. The location of the drive -through coffee/espresso shops will not have a substantial adverse effect on vehicular (including bicycle), pedestrian circulation and safety, or transit accessibility;
iii. The drive -through coffee/espresso shops will not conflict with City adopted goals and policies including, but not limited to, the General Plan and the Bicycle Master Plan; and
iv. The site is suitable and adequate for the proposed use because the drive-through coffee/espresso shop lanes and service windows will be located at least seventy -five (75) feet away from residential uses and residentially zoned properties.
(b) Drive-through coffee/espresso shop buildings shall not exceed 500 square feet in area.
(c) Drive-through lanes for drive-up windows shall have a capacity for at least two vehicles, at 20 feet per vehicle, unless adequate access and circulation is provided to minimize spillover onto public property.
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(d) Drive-through lanes shall consist of decorative paving such as brick, paving stones, or Bomanite.
(e) Public bathroom facilities shall be provided inside the drive -through building, unless public bathroom facilities are located within 200 feet on the same property and are accessible during coffee shop business hours. (f) Roof lights, refrigeration units or other extraneous features which are not integral parts of the main structure, inflexible building prototypes which result in an ability to meet setback and compatibility requirements, and unattractive building elevations visible to customers or passersby are prohibited. (g) Identification signs for drive-through coffee/espresso shops shall comply with the Hayward Sign Ordinance and shall be limited to one monument sign not to exceed 6 feet in height and two wall signs with letters not to exceed 18 inches in height. Total area for wall signs may include logos not to exceed 24 inches in height.
(h) All required yard areas abutting streets and not used for vehicle maneuvering or parking shall be landscaped. In all zoning districts a landscaped setback at least 10 feet wide shall be installed parallel to the street right-of-way or precise plan line and on interior property lines where drive -through aisles abut residential zoning districts.
(i) Minimum building site (lot area or lease area) shall be sufficient to accommodate the building and required circulation, maneuvering and parking.
(j) Drive-through aisles and pick -up windows may be located between the building and the right-of-way, but their visibility should be minimized through the use of innovative building architecture and mounded or bermed landscaping to minimize their visual impac t from the street. Menu board(s) shall be placed so as to not be visible from the street. (k) Drive-through coffee/espresso shops shall have an architectural theme that is unique for a given area as specified by City standards and policies or as determined by the Planning Director; franchise architecture shall be avoided where possible.
l.d. Fences, Hedges, Walls.
(1) Fences are discouraged within front and side street yards of commercial establishments.
(2) Fences, hedges and walls shall require approval by Planning Director or other approving authority, as determined by the Planning Director. (3) Fences, with the exception of uses relating to auto/RV sales, fences are discouraged in front and side street yards.
(4) Fence, hedges and walls shall not exceed a height of 4 feet in a required front yard, side street yard or rear yard abutting a street.
(5)(1) A masonry wall not less than 6 feet in height, shall be required where any commercial district abuts any R, A, MH, OS, residential PD District, or other district where there is conforming residential development on the first floor (except adjacent to a required front or side street yard or abutting a street right -of-way). The masonry wall shall be constructed and maintained along the interior lot lines of such district abutted unless waived or another material is approved by the approving authority because the abutting activity or use is nonconforming, or the commercial activity or use is of low intensity and any impact can be otherwise mitigated.
(2) For fences limited to a maximum of 4 feet in height, the height limit shall not be exceeded at grade measured on either side of the fence. For fences and walls required to be at least 6 feet high or greater, the height shall be at least the required on both sides of the fence or wall;
(6)(3) barb Allowed Fencing Types. Allowable fence types include wrought iron, tubular steel, omega type steel, decorative metal panels with punched out designs, wood picket, brick, stone, etc. Chain link is only permitted within side and rear yard areas that do not front private driveways or public roadways. B arb, electric, or razor wire or similar security fencing is prohibited, unless otherwise permitted by State law. (4) Where a lot is situated at the intersection of two or more streets, fences, hedges and walls exceeding 3 feet shall not be permitted within the triangle of visibility.
(5) Retaining Walls.
(a) Retaining walls which are not a part of walls of buildings shall not exceed 6 feet in height as measured from finished grade elevation to top of wall. (b) A maximum of two successive, approximately parallel retaining walls is permitted when they are separated by a minimum horizontal distance of 6 feet as measured between the centerlines of the walls.
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(c) Any additional successive walls shall require a minimum of 15 feet separation provided the required grading is in conformance with City standards and guidelines.
(d) The sides of exposed exterior retaining walls that are visible from the public right-of-way, private streets and driveways, and private and public common open space shall be architecturally treated with colored concrete, plaster, stone veneer, brick, tile, natural stone, cultured stone, the same material as the primary building or an acceptable alternative, as approved by the Planning Director. Alternatively, the exposed exterior retaining wall may be screened by landscaping that blocks 50 percent of the visible wall area at maturityThe sides of exposed exterior retaining walls shall be architecturally treated as approved by the Planning Director.
(e) The Planning Director may administratively alter or waive any wall requirement, if, in the Planning Director's opinion, there is evidence that no practical alternative exists, the purpose of these regulations will not be compromised, and no detrimental impact will result. Applicant shall submit request to alter or waive requirement in writing along with any documentation showing that no practical alternative exists to the Planning Director.
Where a lot is situated at the intersection of two or more streets, fences, hedges and walls shall not be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to obstruct intersection visibility, as contained in Ordinance No. 100 C.S., as amend ed, Hayward Traffic Code, Sections 9.01 through 9.05, relating to Obstructions to Visibility at Intersections Prohibited, as the same are now in effect or which may hereafter be amended or replaced.
m.e. Grading. All grading activity shall follow the grading and terrain design standards of the City of Hayward Subdivision Ordinance, Design Guidelines and Hillside Design and Urban/Wildland Interface Guidelines.
n.f. Landscaping.
(1) Landscape Areas.
(a) Required front, side, side street, and rear yard areas shall be landscaped except for permitted driveways, and walkways. All other areas not utilized for structures or paving shall be landscaped unless otherwise authorized by the Planning Director or other approving authority because of site constraints, existing or adjacent site conditions, or phased development. (b) Parking is prohibited within required front and side street yards. Where no front or side street yards are required:
i. A landscape strip at least 10 feet wide, unless a wider strip is otherwise required by the approving authority, shall be installed between accessory parking areas and all existing or future street rights -of-way; and
ii. The area between all buildings and existing or future street rights -of- way shall be landscaped unless waived by the approving authority. (c)(b) Required landscaped areas shall be planted with water -conserving trees, shrubs, turf grass, ground cover, or a combination thereof. The sole use of bark, decorative paving, or decorative rock shall not be allowed in required landscape areas.
(d)(c) Where any landscaped area adjoins driveways or parking areas, Class B Portland Cement concrete curbs shall be constructed to a height of 6 inches above the finished pavement.
(2) Buffer Trees/Landscaping.
(a) A minimum of one 15 -gallon buffer tree shall be planted for every 20 lineal feet of property line, where a required side or rear yard abuts an A, R, MH, OS, or residential PD District.
(b) Masonry walls, solid building walls, trash enclosures, and/or fences facing a street or driveway shall be buffered with continuous shrubs or vines. (3) Parking Lot Trees/Planters.
(a) Parking areas shall include a minimum of one 15 -gallon parking lot tree for every six parking stalls, except where restricted because of design constraints. (b) Parking lot trees shall be planted in tree wells or landscape medians located within the parking area, unless an alternative location is approved by the Planning Director. Required street and buffer trees shall not qualify as parking lot trees.
(c) The minimum dimension of any tree well or landscape median shall be 5 feet, measured from back of curb.
(d) The end of parking rows shall be capped with landscape medians, except where space is restricted because of existing site conditions. (e) Parking and loading areas shall be buffered from the street with shrubs, walls, or earth berms, as determined by the Planning Director. Where shrubs are used for buffering, the type and spacing of shrubs shall create a continuous 30-inch-high screen within 2 years.
(4)(3) Street Trees. Street trees shall be planted along all street frontages at a minimum of one 24-inch box or larger tree per 20 to 40 lineal feet of frontage or fraction thereof , except where space is restricted due to existing structures or site conditions. (5)(4) Landscaping Near BART.
(a) Parcels abutting, or within 500 feet and in direct view from the BART right -of- way shall include a minimum 10-foot-wide landscape strip along the property line(s) abutting or in view from the BART right-of-way. (b) A minimum ofThe landscape buffer shall include one 15 -gallon buffer tree shall be planted for every 20 lineal feet of property line. The tree shall be evergreen and create a continuos tree canopy at maturity as defined by the Sunset Western Garden Book. The approving authority may waive the requirement if it would not accomplish the intent of City policies as they relate City of Hayward
to landscaping due to existing structures or other obstructions to viewing landscaping.
(6)(5) Irrigation. Within all required landscaped areas, an automatic water efficient irrigation system shall be installed upon initial construction of any building or substantial alteration to any building or site.
(7) Tree Preservation.
(a) Trees shall be preserved in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance with measures included for tree protection during the construction period. (b) A tree removal permit is required prior to removing any tree 30 inches or larger in trunk circumference (or approximately 10 inches or larger in trunk diameter), measured two feet above the ground.
(8)(6) Maintenance.
(a) After initial installation, all plantings shall be maintained in a reasonably weed- free and litter -free condition, including replacement where necessary as determined by the Planning Director.
(b) Required street, parking lot, and buffer trees shall not be severely pruned, topped, or pollarded (cut back to the trunk).
o. Lighting, Exterior. Exterior lighting and parking lot lighting shall be provided in accordance with the Security Standards Ordinance (No. 90-26 C.S.) and be designed by a qualified lighting designer and erected and maintained so that light is confined to the property and will not cast direct light or glare upon adjacent properties or public rights -of-way. Such lighting shall also be designed such that it is decorative and in keeping with the design of the development. p. Mixed-Use Development. Mixed -use development shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Shall provide separate entrances, isolation of noise and smell generating activities, and other compatibility features shall be addressed.
(2) Special attention shall be given to architectural and landscape continuity, vehicular access and attractive pedestrian orientation. Where at all possible, parking in front of the building shall be avoided.
(3) A minimum of 150 square feet of usable open space per residential dwelling unit shall be provided.
(4) Studio apartments shall be required to have only one covered off-street parking place per dwelling unit.
q. Outdoor Storage. All uses shall be conducted wholly within enclosed buildings. Minor open storage is a secondary use and is permitted, provided the materials, products, or equipment stored are necessary to the operation of a use being conducted on the site; storage is not placed within required yard or parking areas, and the storage is compatible with adjoining uses, as determined by the Planning Director (for example, adequately screened, set back or not too high, and not visually unpleasant as with outside storage of appliances in conjunction with appliance sales/service).
r. Parking, Driveways and Paving. Parking, driveways and paving for commercial uses shall be provided in accordance with the City of Hayward Off- Street Parking Regulations, Standard Details, and the following criteria:
(1) Parking Spaces Required. Refer to the specific parking space requirements contained in the Off-Street Parking Regulations.
(2) Parking Space Dimensions.
(a) Standard car parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 19 feet long. (b) Compact car parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 15 feet long. (c) Covered or uncovered parking spaces located adjacent to walls or support columns shall be increased in width by at least one foot on the effected side(s), to accommodate door swing.
(d) Covered parking spaces shall provide a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 7 feet. Parking space areas shall be unobstructed by stairs, cabinets, utilities, etc.
(3) In the CR District, on-site parking shall be provided at 1 space p er 200 square feet ; compact spaces shall comprise no more than 30 percent of the total spaces. (4) Parking Space Locations.
(a) Parking spaces shall not be located within the required front yard or side street yard setback.
(b) Parking spaces and driveways, not located under a building may be located in a required side and rear yard, but shall not be located within 5 feet of any side or rear yard property line or building. Unless wheel-stops are used, curbing for standard car or compact car parking spaces shall be setback 7 feet 6 inches and 7 feet, respectively, from a property line or building if a vehicular overhang is used.
(c) For lots less than 51 feet in width, parking and vehicular circulation may be located to within three feet of a side property line.
(5) Driveways and Paving.
(a) The minimum driveway width shall be 20 feet for a two -way driveway and 12 feet for a one-way driveway.
(b) In no case should a driveway exceed one- third of the width of the property frontage width or 35 feet.
(c) Parking and driveway surfaces shall be paved with asphaltic surface or comparable all -weather dustless material(s), such as bricks or pavers, as approved by Planning Director.
(6) Driveway Aisle Dimensions. The minimum parking lot driveway aisle width shall be 26 feet for a two-way standard car aisle and 20 feet for a compact car aisle, or as allowed per the City's Off-Street Parking Regulations.
(7) Driveway Turnaround Requirement. All commercial property shall provide a sufficient paved driveway turnaround to allow vehicles to exit property in a forward direction.
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(8) Driveway Security Gates. Refer to Chapter 10, Article 14 of the Hayward Municipal Code.
(9) Emergency Vehicle Turn -Around Requirement. Where the farthest point of a structure(s) is located 150 feet or more from the point of street access, a turn -around area shall be provided which will accommodate the turning around of fire protection vehicles, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. (For further details or alternative design considerations contact the Fire Prevention Bureau.) s. Retaining Walls.
(1) Retaining walls which are not a part of walls of buildings shall not exceed 6 feet in height as measured from finished grade elevation to top of wall. (2) A maximum of two successive, approximately parallel retaining walls is permitted when they are separated by a minimum horizontal distance of 6 feet as measured between centerline of the walls.
(3) Any additional successive walls shall require a minimum of 15 feet separation provided the required grading is in conformance with City standards and guidelines. (4) The sides of exposed exterior retaining walls shall be architecturally treated as approved by the Planning Director.
(5) The Planning Director may administratively alter or waive any wall requirement, if, in the Planning Director's opinion, no practical alternative exists, the purpose of the regulation will not be compromised, and no detrimental impact will result. t.g. Roof-Mounted Equipment. Roof- mounted equipment, antennas, satellite dishes, support structures and similar devices shall be screened from public view as required by the Planning Director or other approval authority.
u. Signs. Signs shall be of a design in harmony with the environment, shall not constitute excessive visual impact, shall not be hazardous to vehicular traffic, and shall be of a quality conducive to the development of commerce. (See the Sign Ordinance for specific regulations.) v.h. Surfacing. All open areas not landscaped shall be treated or paved with an all-weather, dustless material, such as an asphaltic surface, as approved by the Planning Director.
Surfacing shall be permanently maintained, including replacement where necessary. w.i. Trash and Recycling Facilities.
(1) STrash and recycling facilities s hall be adequately screened from view, utilizing a decorative wood or masonry wall or combination thereof compatible with the design of the primary building on the site.
(2) Shall be located no further than 100 feet from the use it is designed to serve, unless the site topography is such that adhering to this standard would interfere with the collection of trash.
(2)(3) Shall comply with the City’s Standard Design Requirements for Collection & Storage of Trash, Recyclables and Organics, available on the City’s website, as amended from time to time.
x. Window Coverage. Transparent windows and doors of buildings occupied by businesses engaging in retail sales, all or a portion of which are within 5 vertical feet of the floor and which are visible from public rights -of-way or pedestrian walkways or are oth erwise visible by the general public from the exterior, shall remain free of coverings and materials that prevent views into or out of the stores. Retail goods intended or sale, or goods being stored, or other coverings or materials shall be located no closer than 5 feet from a transparent window or door, unless they are located beneath or above a window and are not visible from public right- of-way or pedestrian walkways or are otherwise visible by the general public. This section shall not apply to signs or retail goods that are presented within or adjacent to a window and that are a part of a decorative window display, as determined by the Planning Director. y. Large Motion Picture Theaters. Large Motion Picture Theaters shall demonstrate the ability to provide on -site parking at the ratio of one (1) parking space for every four seats and to maintain or improve the existing Level of Service at all affected intersections. In addition, a study acceptable to the Planning Director documenting the absence of negative impact upon the downtown of the opening of another Large Motion Picture Theater must accompany the application.
z. South of Route 92 Area. The development of CR zoned properties in the South of Route 92 planning area are also subject to the provisions of the South of Route 92/Oliver & Weber Properties Specific Plan and the Development Guidelines for the South of Route 92 Oliver/Weber properties.
Sec. 10-1.806 Minimum Design and Performance Standards for Residential Buildings and Uses.
For residential uses, including mixed use buildings where over 50 percent of the square footage is devoted to residential uses, refer to the Development Standards in Sections 10-1.803 and the Minimum Design and Performance Standards contained in the Residential Districts, Sections 10-
1.204 to 10-1.208.
Sec. 10-1.800 Neighborhood Commercial District (CN)
(Section 10-1.800 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.900 Neighborhood Commercial-Residential District (CN-R)
(Section 10-1.900 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
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Sec. 10-1.1000 General Commercial District (CG)
(Section 10-1.1000 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.1100 Commercial Office District (CO)
(Section 10-1.1100 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.1200 Limited Access Commercial District (CL)
(Section 10-1.1200 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.1300 Central Business District (CB)
(Section 10-1.1300 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)
Sec. 10-1.1400 Regional Commercial District (CR)
(Section 10-1.1400 was replaced by Ordinance 26-XX , adopted April 21, 2026.)