HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Ord 1721 2025-11-10ORDINANCE 1721
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AMENDING TITLE 11 (ZONING CODE) OF THE SEAL
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE MIXED
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL HIGH -DENSITY ZONE AND
TO MAKE RELATED ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
TO IMPLEMENT THE MIXED
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (MC/RHD)
ZONE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. This Ordinance creates the Mixed Commercial/Residential High
Density (MC/RHD) Zone and makes related amendments to Title 11 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to ensure compliance with State Housing Law, including
Government Code §§65580-65589.11, and to implement the City's 2021-2029 Housing
Element.
Section 2. CEQA. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., "CEQA"), the regulations promulgated
thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§ 15000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines the City
prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2023110425). City Council
Resolution 7705 certified the FEIR and adopted the MMRP, Findings of Fact with
Statement of Overriding Considerations. This Ordinance incorporates by reference the
environmental findings and analysis set forth in Resolution 7705, including the FEIR, as if
fully set forth herein, and the City Council has reviewed and considered the FEIR, Findings
of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prior to adopting this Ordinance.
Section 3. On October 6, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the
proposed Zoning Code text amendments as set forth in this Ordinance at a duly noticed
public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time City staff and interested persons had
an opportunity to and did testify either in support of or against this matter. At the conclusion
of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25-08, recommending approval of these
Zoning Code amendments by the City Council.
Section 4. On October 27, 2025, the City Council considered this Ordinance at
a duly noticed public hearing, at which time City staff and interested persons had an
opportunity to and did testify either in support of or against this matter.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds that the above Zoning
Code text amendments are consistent with the Seal Beach General Plan, as amended by
the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, and are necessary to accommodate the City's
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 1,243 units.
Section 6. The City Council hereby adopts the Zone Code amendments as
shown in Exhibit "A" (Amended Title 11) of this Ordinance, incorporated herein by this
reference as though set forth in full.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection,
subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, words
or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 8. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption
of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner
required by law.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after
passage.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
held on the 27t" day of October 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach this 10t" day of November 2025 by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
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Lisa Landau, Wayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH }
I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance 1721 was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting held on
the 27th day of October 2025, and was passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting held on the loth day of November 2025, and do hereby
further certify that the Ordinance has been published pursuant to the Seal Beach Charter
and Resolution Number 2836.
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Attachments:
Exhibit "A": Zone Code Amendment
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Except as expressly modified by track changes all provisions of
Title 11 (Zoning Code) remain in full force and effect.
TABLE 11.1.05.030 OF SECTION 11.1.05.030 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.1.05.030 Designation of Base and Overlay Districts.
The city shall be classified into districts or zones, the designation and the regulations of which are
set forth in this zoning code and as follows:
A. Base and Overlay Zoning Districts. The city's base zoning districts and overlay zoning
districts are set forth in Table 11.1.05.030: Zoning Districts.
Table 11.1.05.030
Zoning Districts
Zoning Map Symbol
7implemented
Zoning District Name
General Plan Designation
by Zoning
Designation
Base Residential Zoning Districts
RLD-9
Residential Low Density-9
Residential Low Density
RLD-15
Residential Low Density- 15
Residential Low Density
RMD- 18
Residential Medium Density- 18
Residential Medium Density
RHD - 20
Residential High Density- 20
Residential High Density
RHD - 33
Residential High Density - 33
Residential High Density
RHD - 46
Residential High Density - 46
Residential High Density
Base Mixed Use, Commercial, and Industrial Districts
L-C/RMD
Limited Commercial/Residential Medium Density
Mixed Use
MC-RHD
Mixed_Com_merci, lVResidential_Hgh Density
Mixed Use
MSSP
Main Street Specific Plan
Main Street Specific Plan
PO
Professional Office
Professional Office
SC
Service Commercial
Service Commercial
GC
General Commercial
General Commercial
LM
Light Manufacturing
Light Manufacturing
OE
10il Extraction
Oil Extraction
Base Public and Semi -Public Districts
PS
I Public and Semi -Public Facilities Community Facility and School
RG
Recreation/Golf Open Space - Golf
Base Military, Open Space,
and Park Districts
MIL
Military
Military
BEA
113each
Beach
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OS-N
10pen Space Natural
10pen Space
OS -PR
lopen Space Parks and Recreation
JPark
Overlay District and Specific Plan Zone Regulations
RC-0
Residential Conservation - Overlay
All
PUD
Planned Unit Development Overlay
All
C/P
Commercial/Park
All
CZ
Coastal Zone JAII
SPR
Specific Plan Regulations JAII
(Ord. 1598)
SECTION 11.1.15.025 OF CHAPTER 11.1.15 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.1.15.025 Measuring Height.
A. General. The height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average Level of the
highest and lowest le*.q4gp fi riished grade of the ground covered by rbe structure to the highest
point of the structure or to the peak of a gable, pitched, mansard or hipped roof or to the finished
roofllne of a flat roof or top of a parapet required by California Building Code,
1. Exceptions for Accessory Building Features. The following fisted building features may be
erected to a maximum height as follows:
a. Chimneys. Two feet above rooffine as per California Building Code.
b. Flagpole. Up to 20 feet (10 feet above roofline maximum).
c. Antennae. Lip to 10 feet above roofllne. Ground antennae to a maximum of 40 Feet K
located in the rear yard adjacent to the main structure.
2. Exception for Surfside. Maximum building height For residential structures, including
accessory dwelling units, shall be measured pursuant to 5ecton 11.2.05.015.A,3: Building
Height Limit.
B. Measuring the Height of Buildings Located Near Retaining Walls. If any portion of a
building lies within 5 horizontal feet of an aboveground retaining wall, and the base of the retaining
wad is at a lower elevation than the building, the height of the building shall be calculated from the
base of the retaining wall (at the lower of natural or finished grade) rather than from the base of the
building wall. See Figure 11.1.15.025.8- Measuring the Height of Buildings Near Retaining Walls.
Figure 11.1.95.425.E
Measuring the Height of Buildings Near Retaining Walls
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C. Measurement of Fence or Wall Height.
1. Determination of Height. The height at the property line shall be measured from the
owner's side of the fence or wall. Ajoint fence or wall on the property line maybe measured
from either side of the fence or wall. In the case of a joint fence or wall where there is a
difference in the ground level between 2 adjoining parcels of less than 2 feet, the height of a
fence or wall constructed along the property line shall be determined by using the finished
grade at the base of the fence or wall on the highest parcel.
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Figure 11.1.15.025.0
Determination of Property Line Fence Height
2. Determination —Ground Level Difference More than 2 Feet. When there is a difference in
the ground level between 2 adjoining parcels of 2 feet or more, the height of a fence or wall
shall be determined by the provisions of subsection D, Measuring the Height of Combined
Fences and Retaining Walls.
D. Measuring the Height of Combined Fences and Retaining Walls. When a fence is
constructed on top of or within 1 foot of the face of an above -ground retaining wall greater than 2
feet in height, and located in a required yard, the height ofthe fence shall be measured from the top
ofthe fence to the midpoint height ofthe retaining wall, excluding the uppermost 2 feet ofthe
retaining wall.
Figure 11.1.15.025.D
Fences on Top of Retaining Walls
Height s Twnurcd
hom the m'dpomc of
the reu.mrg w&V to
the tQP 0' tht fCMC,
E. Measuring the Height of Decks. Deck height is measured from grade to the top of the floor of
the deck if there is no rail or if the rail walls are more than 50% open, and from the ground to the
top ofthe rails for all other situations. (Ord. 1699; Ord. 1598)
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SECTION 11.2.10.005 OF CHAPTER 11.2.10 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.2.10.005 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable to the following zoning code district designations:
LC-RMD: Limited Commercial/Residential Medium Density Zone. To allow limited commercial
and office uses in conjunction with residential uses.
MC•RHD: Mixed_Cpmr_}r erciallR i�ential Hlgh Dens3NIaRP�_all6� re5ident-5erYiil Y it
—Qff 415� i n1f�tiDn with hjgh-density residential uses.
PO: Professional Office. To allow office, medical and related uses that may also serve as a buffer
area between residential areas and more intensive commercial areas.
MSSP: Main Street Specific Plan. To allow visitor -serving and resident -serving office, retail,
restaurant, and personal service uses with upper floors devoted to office uses along Main Street.
SC: Service Commercial. To allow neighborhood -serving commercial areas that provide retail,
restaurant, and personal service uses.
GC: General Commercial. To allow sub -regional and regional centers of commercial activity and
may include both pedestrian- and auto -oriented development. Other typical uses are auto service
stations, auto repair, and sales. (Ord. 1598)
TABLE 11.2.10.010 OF SECTION 11.2.10.010 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.2.10.010 Land Use Regulations.
Table 11.2.10.010: Use Regulations —Commercial and Mixed -Use Districts prescribes the land use
regulations for commercial and mixed -use districts. The regulations for each district are established
by letter designations as follows:
"P" Uses permitted as -of -right that require no discretionary review if in compliance with all
standards.
"L" Uses permitted as -of -right subject to limitations restricting location, size, or other characteristics
to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Limitations are referenced by number designations
listed at the end of Table 11.2.10.010: Use Regulations— Commercial and Mixed -Use Districts.
"M" Uses subject to a minor use permit following discretionary review by the planning commission
pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
"C Uses subject to a conditional use permit following discretionary review and public hearing by the
planning commission pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
Uses that are not permitted.
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The "Additional Regulations" column includes specific regulations applicable to the use classification,
that are located elsewhere in this zoning code. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 11.4.85:
Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed in Table 11.2.10.010: Use Regulations —Commercial
and Mixed -Use Districts are prohibited
Table 11.2.10.010
USE REGULATIONS— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
��P�OMSSP
SC
GC
Additional Regulations
Residential Use Types
Single Unit Residential
P
L-1
—
—
See Section 11.2.10.015 and
Section 11,4,05.060
Second Unit
—
—
—
—
Two -Unit Residential
(Duplex)
P
—
—
L-1
—
Multiple Unit Residential
P
P
—
L-4-8
—
—
Family Day Care
Small Family
P
P
—
—
Large Family
C
C
C
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.045
Emereena Shelter
P
—
—
Group Housing
—
P
C
—
Senior Citizen Housing
—
Commercial Marijuana
Uses
—
_
—
—
—
—
J
See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Outdoor
Cultivation
—
f
—
—
See Section 11.4.100.010.13; and
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
nonconforming private
residence)
L-7
L=7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1 and C; and
Section 5.70.025
Public, Semi -Public, and Service Use Types
Clubs and Lodges
—
I C
—
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.080
Community Center
C
C
C
—
C
C
Community Social
Service Facilities
—
C
C
—
C
C
Cultural Institutions
—
C
C
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.080
Day Care Center
C
C
C
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.045
Government Offices
M
M
M
M
M
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals
—
C
C
C
Clinics
—
C
—
C
C
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LC/R
MC -
MD
RHD
PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional Regulations
1")
Park and Recreation
Facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
Parking Facilities, Public
C
C
C
C
C
C
See Chapter 11.4.20
Public Safety Facilities
M
M
M
M
M
Religious Facilities
—
_
C
—
C
C
Residential Care Facilities
See Section 11.4.05.105
Residential Care,
General
C
—
C
C
Residential Care,
Limited
P
P
C
—
C
C
Residential Care,
Senior
P
C
—
C
C
Schools, Private
C
C
C
—
C
C
See Section 11-4.05.080
Commercial Marijuana
—
See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Uses
_
_
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Outdoor
See Section 11.4.100.010.B; and
Cultivation
_
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1 and C; and
nonconforming private
Section 5.70.025
residence)
Commercial Use Types
Adult Business
Establishments
—
—
—
—
—
P
See Chapter 11.4.50
Animal Sales and
Services
Artists' Studios
P
P
P
P
P
Automobile/Vehicle Sales
and Services
Automobile Rentals
—
—
—
M
M
Auto mob ileNehicle
Sales and Leasing
P
AutomobileNehicle
Service and Repair,
—
_
—
—
C
C
See Section 11.4,05.040
Major
Automobile Service
Stations/Vehicle
Service and Repair,
_
—
—
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.035 y
Minor
Automobile Washing
—
_—
—
—
M
M
Large Vehicle Sales,
Services and Rental
E_
A
Bakery
L-4
1-4
—
L-4 I
L-4 I
L-4
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LC/R
RHD
PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional Regulations
MD
(L-9)
Banks and Other
—
P
P
P
P
P
Financial Institutions
With Drive -Through
—
C
C
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.050
Facilities
Automated Teller
—
M
M
M
M
M
See Section 11.4.05.030
Machines (ATMs)
Building Materials and
—
_
—
—
C
Services
L-2,L-3
Business Services
P
P
P
P
P
Commercial Recreation
Large-scale
—
C
—
—
C
C
Small-scale
—
M
—
—
M
M
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
Bars
—
C
—
C
C
C
Coffee House/ Dessert
P; L-
Shop
—
P
—
5; L-6
P
P
Restaurants, Fast Food
—
C
—
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.050
Restaurants, Full
C
—
P, C
P, C
P, C
See Section 11.4.05.015
Service
Restaurants, Limited
—
—
P
P
P
See Section 11.4.05.015
Service
Restaurants, Take Out
P
AM
M
Only
—
With Drive -Through
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.050
Facilities
With Outdoor Eating
—
M
—
M C
M C
M C
See Section 11.4.05.090
Areas
Extended Hour Business
C
C
—
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.055
Food and Beverage Sales
Catering Services
—
P
—
-
P
Convenience Market
—
P
—
—
P, C
P. C
See Section 11.4.05.015
General Market
—
P
—
P, C
P, C
P, C
See Section 11.4.05.015
Liquor Stores
--
C
C
C
C
See Section 11.4.05.070
Funeral Parlors and
Mortuaries
_
—
—
_
P
Home Improvement
_
_
—
—
C
See Sections 11,4,05.090 and 11.4.05.140
Sales and Services
Hotels and Motels
—
—
-
—
C
Kennel
—
_
—
—
C
C
Kiosks
—
—
—
M
M
See Section 11.4.05.065
Laboratories
—
P
L-2,
P
P
L-3
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Mc_
MD
RHD
PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional Regulations
Maintenance and Repair
Services
P
P
—
—
P
P
Massage Establishment
P
P
P
L-2•
P
P
See Chapter 5.45, Massage and Massage
L-3
Establishments
Commercial Marijuana
_
See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Uses
=
_
—
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Outdoor
—
See Section 11.4.100.010.13; and
Cultivation
—
—
—
—
—
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1 and C; and
nonconforming private
Section 5.70.025
residence)
Offices, Business and
L-2,
Professional
P
P
P
L-3
P
P
Walk-in Clientele
P
P
P
L 2'
P
P
L-3
Offices, Medical and
L-2,
Dental
P
P
P
L-3
P
P
Parking Facilities,
Commercial
—
_
—
C
—
C
See Chapter 11.4.20
Personal Services
P
P
P
P
P
P
Retail Sales
P
P
P
P
P
See Section 11.4.05.090
Large Format
—
—
—
—
P
P
See Section 11.4.05.140
Smoke Shop
—
—
—
—
C
C
See Chapter 5.75
Tattoo Establishments
—
—_
—
—
C
See Chapter 11.4.65
Theaters
—
_
C
—
C_
Light Manufacturing Use Types
Contractors' Yards
-
I _
-
-
-
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
P
P
P
P
P
P
Industry, Limited
—
—
—
—
—
Industry, General
—
—
Warehousing and
Storage
—
—
—
Commercial Marijuana
_
See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Uses
—
_
_
—
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Outdoor
See Section 11.4.100.01 O.B; and
Cultivation
_
—
_
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Indoor
Cultivation at Private
Residence (legally
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1 and C; and
nonconforming private
Section 5.70.025
residence)
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LC/R
MC
RHD
PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional Regulations
MD
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Indoor Commercial
Storage
—
Outdoor Storage
—
—
—
—
Personal Storage
—
—
—
—
—
Transportation. Communication. and Utility Use Types
Wireless Communication
See Chapter 11.4.70
Facilities
Antennae and
C
C
C
C
C
C
Transmission Towers
Satellite dishes less
P
P
P
P
P
P
than 79" in diameter
—
Recycling Facilities
See Section 11.4.10,025
Recycling Collection
—
—
—
C
C
Point
Recycling Processing
—
—
C
Facility
Reverse Vending
P
P
P
P
P
P
Machines
Utilities, Major
Hazardous Waste
—
—
C
See Chapter 11.4,60
Facility
Utilities, Minor
P
P
P
P
P
P
Agriculture Use Types
Nurseries
—
P
P
P
Commercial Marijuana
See Section 11.4.100.010.A and C; and
Uses
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Outdoor
See Section 11.4.100.010.13; and
Cultivation
Section 5.70.025
Marijuana —Indoor
Cultivation at Private
See Section 11.4.100.010.C.1 and C; and
Residence (legally
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
L-7
Section 5.70.025
nonconforming private
residence)
Other Applicable Use Regulations
Accessory Use
ISee Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Business Uses and Activities
Nonconforming Use
ISee Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
Temporary Use
ISee Chapter 11.5.25: Director Determinations
L-1 Permitted if an existing use; new uses are prohibited. See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming
Uses, Structures, and Lots.
L-2 Not allowed on the ground floor along Main Street without a conditional use permit; allowed on
side streets as a permitted use.
L-3 If on the ground floor along Main Street permitted if an existing use; new uses are prohibited.
See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots.
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L-4 Bakery production sold at retail on -premises.
L-5 Permitted use if less than 1,000 square feet and less than 10 seats.
L-6 Minor use permit required if 1,000 square feet or more and 10 seats or more.
L-7 Limited to indoor marijuana cultivation of no more than 6 live marijuana plants for personal
use, to be planted, cultivated, harvested, dried, or processed within a single private residence or
inside an accessory structure located upon the grounds of a private residence that is fully enclosed
and secured and conducted in accordance with Section 5.70.025 of Chapter 5.70.
L-8 Pefmimd = the sec4n dl Upac_gr a�av_e_ only Ground Raor r vn e5 atepermie f exi�jn$,
}T [,Lew ErQund f1�7 r ee Cha ter 11.4.40: Non nf4rming iJses.
Structures, and Lots.
L-9 For mixed-p v I ites within the M •RAr' 1 --h tt r @CIS
may be 1001/6 residerstiai � ; jgin_na c Se 1E 5A tfs _use oCtunv less than 50% of the meal
flaararea of the mixed -use ❑rojf Gi_ The rri�r r sen��i�ce does no[ 1�gly�� r�tlm Ttavements ar
i tang@ in nonresidersid.l..uses within ex structure
(Ord. 1664; Ord. 1638; Ord. 1630; Ord. 1617; Ord. 1598)
SECTION 11.2.10.015 OF CHAPTER 11.2.10 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.2.10.015 Development Standards.
Table 11.2.10.015: Development Standards— Commercial and Mixed -Use Districts prescribes the
development standards forthe commercial and mixed use districts. The "Additional Regulations"
column indicates more detailed explanations or regulations that follow the table (by letter
designation) or that are located elsewhere in this zoning code.
Table 11.2.10.015
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
LC/RMD
MC-RHD PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional
Regulations
Lot Size and Density
Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.)
2,500
55 000
7,000
2,750
7,000
10,000
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.90
Q90
—
—
—
—
50% of
Minimum Fte5Ldenti4l Floor
_
total
fLoor
_
Area
am,
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LC/RMD
MC-RHD
PO
MSSP
Sc
GC
ReE_ulations
4.1:
Residential Density (du/ac)
—
Max. 46
_
_
-
-
L-1 )
Maximum Residential Density - lot area per unit (sq. ft.)
Base Density
2,500
—
--
—
—
—
(A)
Density for Mixed Use
(A)
Development
—
See Chapter 11.4.55:
Density- Affordable
See Additional
Affordable Housing
Housing Bonus
Regulations
Bonus
Building Form and Location
Maximum Building Height
35
Max 5
35
25, max.
35
35
(B)
(ft.)
stories
2 stories
Building Setback on Street
I
varies
varies
varies
varies
(C)
Frontages
varies
varies
Minimum Yard Requirements
Interior Side
varies
varies
varies
varies
varies
varies
(C)CL)
Rear
variesv_aries
varies
varies
varies
varies
(C)-(L)
Building Transition Zone
Yes
Yes
{D)
Adjacent to R Districts
Landscaping and Per XjK-Open Space
Public Open Space
Yes
Yes
(E)
See Chapter 11.4.30:
Minimum lot area to be
5%
10%
10%
0%
10%
10%
Landscaping and
landscaped
Buffer Yards
Minimum required front
60%
25%
—
—
--
—
yard area to be landscaped
—
Limitations - Location of
Yes
(F)
Parking
Limitations on Curb Cuts
Yes
(G)
Limitations - Location of
Truck Docks; Loading and
Yes
(H)
Service Areas
See Chapter11.4.20:
Off -Street Parking and
Yes
Off -Street Parking
Loading
and Loading
See Chapter 11.4.20:
Reduced Parking
Yes
Off -Street Parking
Requirements
and Loading
Building Design
Building Orientation
Yes
(I)
Design Provisions
I — I Yes — Yes — —
WIPP)
ecial Requirements for Residential Development
Qum apace Lsa.sf .Qer vni
i oo I ILl
Private Open Space sq ft
— Min 48 —
_
—
—
—
—
—
—
(KK)
er unit
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HD
PO
MSSP
SC
GC
Additional
Regulations
Miji,]5
ep r unit
or 4
Common -Open Space (sq:
total
ft. per unit)
—
---.
—
—
(K)
which-
ever is
S'eASgS
Side and Rear Yard
Setbacks
Yes
I
es
—
—
—
(L)
Other Applicable Development Standards
Consistency with Council
Adopted Design Guidelines,
Area Plans, or Specific
(M)
Plans
Pedestrian Access to
Buildings Setback from the
(N)
Street
Projections into Required
Yards
(0)
General Site Standards
See Chapter 11.4.10: General Site Standards
Fencing
See Chapter 11.4.15: Fences, Hedges, and Walls
Parking and Loading
See Chapter 11.4.20: Off -Street Parking and Loading
Signs
ee Chapter 11.4.25: Sign Regulations
Landscaping and Buffer
ee Chapter 11.4.30: Landscaping and Buffer Yards
Yards
Coastal Development
ee Chapter 11.4.35: Coastal Development Permit
Permit
Nonconforming structures
ee Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
and Lots
L-1 jgr nixed- tlsf d�vgJilArrlrr tent or redQVAlaomen.Cort siTWith In the MC-RHD Zone. Sue orDJects
IIM be 104Qd�rt[.}}Luse but in n4 Gase shall residentia11I5ESresu,Ry less than 5030 of the total
fl_AAU[eA f tb &nixed -use dAes nat aanly to tartan[ impmv m rP
Chanm in nonresidennal uses within existing nonreS�dentrai srr�yt�r �,
A. Maximum Residential Density/Development Standards.
1. Calculation of Residential Density and FARs for Mixed Use Projects. Permitted residential
densities for mixed -use projects shall be in addition to floor area ratios permitted for
commercial uses in Table 11.2.10.015, above, within the limits of all required yard, height and
other developments standards.
a. FAR for Nonresidential Development. The FAR for nonresidential development in the
LC-RMD District is set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.A: Nonresidential FAR— LC-RMD District.
Table 11.2.10.015.A
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Lot Size
Maximum FAR
5,000 sq. ft. or less
0.90
More than 5,000 sq. ft.
0.75 - minimum 4,500 sq. ft.
2. Density Bonus for Mixed Use Projects. See Chapter 11.4.55: Affordable Housing Bonus
regarding allowable density bonus programs.
3. Residential Development Standards. The residential development standards for the LC-
RMD district are as follows.
a. Mixed Use Project. May only be located on the second floor in compliance with all
applicable requirements of this chapter.
b. Residential Project. A residential development shall comply with all other applicable
development standards for the RHD-20 district.
B. Building Height. Building height requirements are set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.B: Building
Height —Commercial and Mixed -Use Districts.
Table 11.2.10.015.B
BUILDING HEIGHT— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
Commercial District
Hei, ht
LC-RMD District
Lots less than 37.5 feet in width
30 feet
Lots greaterthan 37.5feet in width
Front 1/2 of lot
25 feet, 2-story
maximum
Rear h of lot
35 feet, 3-story
maximum
MC-RHD
WithirLCoastal Zoap
50 feet: A5_=tp
m
Outside Coastal Zone
65 feet: 5 stories maximum
PO District
District 1
30 feet
District II
35 feet
MSSP District
25 feet, 2-story
maximum
SC District
District 1
30 feet, 3-story
maximum
District II
35 feet, 3-story
maximum
1. Additional Height. Additional height may be allowed at specific local ons designated In
design guidelines, planned unit deye lo pme n ts, or specific plans adapted by the city council,
2. Accessory Commercial Structures. Accessory commercial structures shall not exceed 15
Feet in height. See also Section 11.4.05.010: Accessory Sus 1ness Uses and Activities.
3. Floes Zone Heigh I I ward cones as defined in 7icl ii r aM
Public VVoclss- apd_$mAdin�ReguIatiAOS,.-Ct1.dpmr g 45' FtQG11AIaLK-4Aaagc=hL-bA-Ma= _-
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building height is increased by increase in elevation required to reach the base flood
elevann-
C. Building Setbacks. Building Setbacks from street and alley frontages and interior lot lines are
set forth in Table 11.2.10.015.C.1: Building Setbacks from Street Frontages— Commercial and Mixed -
Use Districts, Table 11.2.10.015.C.2: Building Setbacks from Alleys— Commercial and Mixed -Use
Districts, and Table 11.2.10.015.C.3: Building Setbacks from Interior Lot Lines— Commercial and
Mixed -Use Districts.
Table 11.2.10.015.C.1
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM STREET FRONTAGES— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
Commercial District
Street Frontage Building Setback
LC-RMD District
Commercial Use
6 foot average; 3 foot minimum
Side Street
10% lot width; 5 foot maximum
Residential Use
12 foot average; 6 foot minimum
Side Street
10% lot width; 8 foot maximum
MC-RHD
Street -facing
S0 In: width: t{3_kTn!0imlym�Lf_ r�raximum
We-et_a agwhe.•E :_ _yacrnss from an RLD.9
district
15 ft minimum
PO District
District I
10 feet minimum
Side Street
15% lot width; 3 foot minimum; 10 foot maximum
District 11
18 feet minimum
Side Street
15% lot width; 5 foot minimum; 15 foot maximum
MSSP District
0 feet
SC District
District 1
0 feet
District II
35 feet, 3 story maximum
Side Street
15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street
6 feet minimum
GC District
District 1
0 feet
District II
35 feet, 3 story maximum
Side Street
15% lot width; 6 foot maximum
Rear Street
6 feet minimum
District A
18 feet minimum
Table 11.2.10.015.C.2
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS FROM ALLEYS— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
Commercial District Minimum Setback Distance from Alley
LC-RMD District
Commercial Structure
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Rear Alley
22 feet
Side Alley
4 feet
Residential Structure (includes garage)
15 foot wide alley
9 feet
12 foot wide alley
12 feet
13 foot wide alley
11 feet
Second Story and Above
Mav encroach Y2 the required first floor setback
PO District
District 1
15 foot wide rear alley
9 feet
12 foot wide rear allev
12 feet
13 foot wide rear alley
11 feet
Side alley
4feet
District 11
Rear alley
0 feet
Side alley
0 feet
MSSP District
Rear Alley
22 feet
Side Alley
4 feet
SC District
District I
Rear alley
22 feet
Side alley
4feet
District II
Rear alley
4 feet
Side alley
4 feet
GC District
District I
Rear alley
22 feet
Side alley
4 feet
District 11
Rear alley
4 feet
Side alley
4 feet
District VI
Rear alley
4 feet
Side alley
4feet
Table 11.2.10.015.C.3
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM INTERIOR LOT LINES— COMMERCIAL AND MIXED -USE DISTRICTS
Commercial District
Setback Distance from Interior Lot Lines
LC-RMD District
Commercial Structure
0 feet
Residential Structure (includes garage)
3 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum
MC-RHD District
Side yard
1.0_%_lot width; _5feet —minimum;..15_feet _maximum
Rear yard
6 feet minimum
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PO District
District I
Side yard
10% lot width; 10 feet maximum
Rear yard
10 feet minimum
District 11
Side yard
10% lot width; 15 feet maximum
Rear yard
18 feet minimum
MSSP District
Side yard
0 feet
Rear yard
10% lot width; 10 feet maximum
SC District
District I
Side yard
0 feet
Rear yard
10% lot width; 5 feet minimum, 10 feet maximum
District 11
Side Xard
0 feet
Rear and
6 feet minimum
GC District
District I
Side yard
0 feet
Rear yard
0 feet
District 11
Side yard
0 feet
Rear yard
6 feet minimum
District V1
Side yard
10% lot width; 10 feet maximum
Rear yard
18 feet minimum
1. Building Setbacks and Landscaping Adjacent to Front Property Line.
a. LC-RMD and MSSP Districts. Buildings in the LC-RMD and MSSP districts shall be
located between zero and 10 feet from property lines facing a street, for at least 80% of
the linear street frontage of the property. See Figure 11.2.10.015.C.1.a: Building Setback on
Streets— LC-RMD and MSSP Districts. Up to 25% of the area between the property line and
the building may be landscaped, subject to the following standards; all other setback areas
shall be paved for public use.
i. Landscaping along the building frontage shall not exceed a depth that prevents
pedestrian access up to building windows or detracts from a pedestrian street
frontage, generally 2 feet.
ii. All landscaping shall be integrated into the building; the use of planter boxes at
windows is encouraged.
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Rt.GQ�riY T�?�Il-r�.IILSI�C{�.LA.A1 ir�d�L#�33.kd.L�lc.dd�i�i57C�d� 4Sl�r��a1 s1A[
including areas used for exit and entry snsal! pe landsca en d, sub�eu to �rl4fiow!ng
standards:
1. ntarlya S�P�Ilan !n sloes li,3�[est�y more �hn�c�ntef
WWh ,fe p sitle, tress shall be planned iri the same ronfigurauon_as the nrw-lre-e-sLo.
5rej M_a._cD lPi!�gepd�An�he�jd£YL 1!<
ii._ Shrubs at least 5-gallon in size shall _cover -at minimum_30% o_f_reauired
Landscape area.
iEf. At-g3d���SlsSslJ�if!$sind_I.r�7dsCitl riL i� � [ai5?tid��A!_iS�Lb�S±�51$ned an{f
lt�cated_Cpp�[nCtua[? i [raumijadgwnd level windows and to treate
strong edges for plazas, patios, ccurtvards, and pathways.
iv. Tree species shall be selected to minimize shedding of flowers, fruit, or other
debrs5 over the right-of-way. Where tees do shed riebris. she area must he
main ine arid keptgIP-41 pf1?.d3�aros.
y. All payLng_in-Lef rid-jtMaCK areas 5h2i1 �elther pP mea le ar ervii3
c. PO District. Buildings in the PO district shall be located between zero and 10 feet from property
lines facing a street and for at least 70% of the linear street frontage of the property. See Figure
11.2.10.015.C.1.b: Building Setback on Streets— PO District. In the PO district, the area between the
property line and the building shall be landscaped, except for pedestrian access walkways.
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Figure 11.2.10.015.C.1.a
Building Setback on Streets— LC-RMD and MSSP Districts
x
a,�.� �ake.w�*e�a•ox-a
.. � IO tppc tvcnan Arc••; ucark
7� +uw 4,.,t;&S AL i'1fr i'4
SdFAA
Figure 11.2.10.015.C.1.b
Building Setback on Streets —PO District
I." ~ 2e (axes tcc. n
4)r4-04a.s -+, .ynsc q
LM sx x 4a* M%d ra+osc
I �q � `� • S+ +nrte Yvra�tr. � 7c :+R4 v
Si. Cross-Visit�Ifitx,ArPp in la.�4!SL�CIS,
i. Interswiono FDriveways and Public: Riehis- 4-Way. No deveinnmcm i3 aIkawed within a
triangle having two sides 16 f(-ct land! and runnine akxite the driveway and pu bl i c right -of way.
with the two 10-fnoi sides beginning at the intcrscction and the third side fonnod by a line
.:onnc:cting the two ern&- All naeasurenlents shall he imni tits Ldae of the curb. or the W p v of the
vehicular travel area if no curb exists
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s , QiS Cii4D ` Tv Qpubti� tRithtS gF WAY, iVA-deYeW ment isQN—r. a
In nele hotline two sides 18 feetlan¢ and funning fa ong each ❑ub}ic rsQht-of-way, [b
Ih�5�d�5_b�g nP aC LhC?t 1?aIeC4 Ctipn anti [he third 5]dg F rmgAL�y-P-IIrkQ
4annectin tg he two ends All meay�rpment5 hall be from the ofihe curb. ar the
edge. of thg.vehjcuIar trayel area i- ng. curb exists, fThe..triangle shall be referred to as
the "cross -visibility area.")
18'
Figpre� 7.2,-jq&IA---C l
Crgs..s VisiF�i�ti yAreas
ig Right -of -Way 10 10'
D. Minimum Yard Requirements: Building Transition Zone Adjacent to Residential Districts.
1. Residential Setback Shall Apply. For any portion of a structure adjacent to an adjoining
residential district boundary along a common side yard boundary the minimum required
setbacks of the residential district shall apply.
2. Daylight Plane Requirements. To protect privacy and minimize sunlight blockage,
structures shall not intercept a 45-degree daylight plane inclined Inward starting from 35-{eet
atsovs.Fxis:r.g great zae s€'ae the fu]lpwingh;gn
35 fee za _p V_eYis.Lillog�d�aS�]YSe tdGk fin..�1Bi�� M�R�? SAS rEcL_aiQC$�7
t��� Qie e irng race 3t tr�serbjrk tin In h M -RHD disrrfctIon E all osh�r
rights"ef_wau•
c.� f
_SjU Abqyp_.exi iin g ee a[ LP SS'S4�Lk line in_aIII oftr.54nmprcial and mike -use
distracts.
3. Exceptions for Parking Structures. Exceptions to the above requirements are permitted for
a one-story parking or garage structure that does not exceed 10 feet In height in a side or rear
yard that does not front on a street.
E. Public Open Space. For buildings over 25,000 square feet !ri. al �'ss n is and mixed e
0V 03RX5-v r I QgQ qy�r f gt irsh� v:C_Rt G d�screrr, outdoor open space which Is accessible to
the public during daytime hours shaft be provided at a ratio of 25 square feet per 1,000 non-
residential square feet of building. An open space area sha11 only be counted toward meeting the
public open space requirement if it is possible to inscribe a rectangle within such area that has no
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side less than 15 feet in dimension. Open space(s) shall be visible from a public street and shall be
located within 40 feet of the street -facing property line.
1. Exceptions:
a. Minor Use Permit Required. A minor use permit is required pursuant to
Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits for a public open space that is not visible from a
public street and not located within 40 feet of the street -facing property line.
D. hg h l RHD districr. ?esidential-pniM9g; (g r em armor tki�s uiremenr.
F. Limitations on Location of Parking.
1. Parking Location Generally. Commercial and mixed -use buildings shall be placed as close
to the street as possible, with parking located either behind habitable space, on the interior
side or rear of the site, underground, or in parking structures. See Figure 11.2.10.015.1=G:
Limitations on Parking and Curb Cuts.
2. Parking Location—LC-RMD M• CRHQ, PO, and MSSP Districts. Above ground parking may 1
not be located within 40 feet of a street facing property line in the LC-RMD, MCMC-RHD. PO, and l
MSSP districts.
a. Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted with the approval of a minor use permit
pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits for projects that do not meet this
standard, including projects with parking on upper levels.
b. Additional Findings. Additional findings for approval of a minor use permit for
exceptions to this regulation are as follows:
_ i. The design incorporates habitable space built close to the public sidewalk to the
maximum extent feasible; and any parking within 40 feet of the street facing property
line is well screened with a wall, hedge, trellis, and/or landscaping.
H. The site is small and constrained such that underground parking or surface
parking located more than 40 feet from street frontages is not feasible.
3. Additional Parking Facility Requirements. See Chapter 11.4.20: Off -Street Parking and
Loading for additional parking facility requirements.
4. P rkina anDrivewayDesign in the M -RH " n
shared _garage fpodiumo_r underg_=gouwpoaped'
_with.
habital�l e r r sd. AI arkin s a s,
Ah rh r " vi uai Or shared sh�l�,j�p d.
b. Individually ,sir { iraa half be accesses fro . shared rear or side drjy�_asS1e
y.b� abuts the profler[v. Where rn idtfdlga[a¢Qs�re aCCs55ed from i right af-
�� a.IssalRy �v rTtore CiYan SAS pfi the frontage of each unit
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Local Roadway ot)ntenor Wafhvay
c. Parkigznt bi I i rv. LVbga Str u rtu re d pa r ki ng [,2m!j the street tc)A%ge [he sEru Mrg
I. Amaximu -10% or 60 Fee; ir7jen.z, r [whichever Is
ij_Recessed e minimum offo rfrorn the rest of build.O&WAda-4—nd
j.r:O. Q r deco ratiY.eSf.SArna,
LhAUbe_pArk jpg i r.A.44,W M pa- where the V_e ry Ca I
ran ce from grade to the finished fin
maKkp_rmQt42 inche
Min. 4 fL
Max 301,,X A
or 60 tt I"�
Slapctured
Parking
Kabilaole Space
:m- X
f
VLsI41ity
Max. 42"
keened fro aXi_eWftQm_the
t. RED gIaLmf., ftc!gBIS f h;8zilatte-spac es;
IL As ei5_ r i aj!QI:
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Fj&ure 11.2 10.015.E
Limitations on Parking and Curb Cuts
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Maximum Curb CutWMth
Wcn%c parkms: undrr&*und, nchmd
[om--rna1 7p ce.or n surfmc Ives
towvxft the rear ed zne Properc
a
srr }arb..Kw�n �E doer
' NeoeR�ceyorapergb+►
U
as wMtlL 2S R
Mmdrrwm Number orewb Cuts
Locate pvkuir, u*�CcYjoun0. tiN��M
cv—mm--w apan'•Or n wr4cR bts
towards tr.¢ red- ar the OrODartr,
a .tn i>s;nfrr�aw.rr..+t
Mao— or — aRb wo
Mrodrtawa enN —ddt 2S ft
Curb Cuts on Corner Properties
La re parinng undorywnd.bjt-M
Comma w •..:.rr.o<in wrhp: ipn
tawdit ttw; resr of the property. - -
t laeew curb aas m ade
SSk Th. I-K
acnvtty. R'Ivdtreml a.b cut
��� wlddt 2S lees
e. Pgl f in.uaragg.s,ghall he d sj&ne_l jg accommOad e large veh deS-The5,rjj-CtuieSi
d h = ce_Qj-0II]iP1L�4d_nlof 8.5 feet,
G. Limitations on Curb Cuts.
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1. Curb cuts are limited to a maximum of 25 feet of linear frontage for property that does not
exceed 10,000 square feet in area. This may be achieved through a combination of 1 or 2
separate curb cuts. See Figure 11.2,10.015.F: Limitations on Parking and Curb Cuts. Curb Cur
wrdth is mea Ur�Cp_rnclude the vehicular access 2re"jily tx lu ine any transition pr -win 2'
sections outside of the area i.ntend_ad:.for.xeNc.ular access.
2. Curb cuts are not allowed on lots that have alley access.
3. Curb cuts shall be located in the location least likely to impede pedestrian circulation dud
vehicular traffic flow.
4. Additional areas for curb cuts are allowed for properties over 10,000 square feet where it
can be demonstrated that additional cuts are necessary to protect pedestrian safety or
accommodate total vehicular traffic.
abutting a0_e r t,M ar or%=gd alley. For new Aeyrelopments. proposed rlgw_,;;r"S
curb Q p em m or retention of _xi gttng Street curb openings shall ny��� mr e[t d fflr
rg i n is i- p opp_er�iwh- ih abuts an alley. All v hiCle access ire from the afley_
An r r or gn which the propose
n_e_w__or existingcurb opening is not__I_ocated on_an arterial -street and the _street -frontage -is
au A1lg forSh Qh Il dept k�m th ¢F tbe_fofiowine con i &ri%
1. A ngw CU�ri _gjipnin m I j�?.A rr�i�ttad where exi in$yZ[[gX
C4�.iIlRLLS._C�J�SS�nnQ�he ren2a�,?�#tr�i_4ca[ed. Arevenr alley acce5,�and one [� addit{onal
v r non-t nit em ofi•street parrg�yl� red amaunt_i ping
proo . The5h Ltp located ro rnaxrmrjp the remaining on
street parking or
�rRI] S'� r�tine curb oo@nirig rng moinrained or reipcareel Whrn
�OY�LQ_ n n-tattdem off-street arking spaces heyan�rode required amount is being
prQv_i�ie arld n4 ins pc rq SLrgeS 3rkin is A
In no cas e s hall rhg rg b e mote ha n n 1 -r t ur .ppenine nn_ esl .."a roperty that
abuts an alley.
H. Limitations on Location of Truck Docks, Loading, and Service Areas. Truck docks, loading,
and service areas shall not be located within 50 feet of any residential district boundary or within 40
feet of a street -facing property line. These facilities shall be located at the interior side of buildings
or on the rear of the site and be screened so as not to be visible from public streets. Facilities within
150 feet of a residential district shall provide screen walls and sounds attenuation to comply with a
noise level of 55 CNEL at the residential district boundary. Exceptions may be granted with approval
of a minor use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5,20: Development Permits, if an alternative location
for the truck dock, loading and/or service area better protects the pedestrian environment of the
commercial district and/or better shields adjoining residential neighborhoods from noise and visual
impacts.
1. Exception—MSSP District. Truck docks are not permitted in the MSSP District. All loading
and service shall be accomplished from either Main Street or the alleyways in such a manner as
to not impede traffic to the maximum extent practicable.
I. Building Orientation.
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1. Primary Entrance Toward Public Street. All buildings located along a public street shall be
oriented toward, and have their primary entrances toward, the public street.
Exception: Minor Use Permit Required. A minor use permit is required pursuant to
Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits for a building located along a public street that is not
oriented toward, and does not have their primary entrances toward, the public street.
2. Interior Buildings— Entrance from Sidewalk. All buildings and dwelling units located in the
interior of a site shall have entrances from sidewalks that are designed as an extension of the
public sidewalk and connect to a public sidewalk.
J. Design Provisions— Main Street Specific Plan District. All buildings in the Main Street Specific
Plan District shall meet the following criteria:
1. Transparency. At sidewalk level. buildings shall be primarily transparent. A minimum of
50% of all first flaar fagades with street frontage shall consist of pedestrian entrances, display
windows or windows affording views into retail, offices, gallery or Iobby space. The building wall
subject to transparency requirements shall include the portion between 3 feet and 10 feet
above the sidewalk, Blank walls should be avoided and lively fayades encouraged.
2. Glass. All glass in windows and doorways shall be clear for maximizing visibility into stores.
A minimal amount of neutral tinting afglass to achieve some sun control is acceptable if the
glass appears essentially transparent when viewed from the outside. Opaque and reflecting
glass shall not be used.
3. Window Security Bars. window security bars shall only be allowed if installed on the
interior of the window area.
4. Fa4ade Set -Back. Buildings shall be located on or within 4 feet of the street pro perry line.
Exceptions shall be: (a) outdoor restaurant seating areas or (b) areas where abutting buildings
are, as of the effective date of this title, set back creating in effect continuous store frontages
with a wider sidewalk. in the latter case, the abutting buildings'set back shall be considered the
equivalent of the property line.
5. FaOde Continuity. Building street fgades shall be continuous from lot line to lot line.
Parking or loading areas shall not abut Main Street or Ocean Avenue frontages.
5. FaSade Width. Fagades of interconnecting buildings should retain their •ndlvldual identity.
Buildings should not be remodeled or painted to give the appearance of a s ngle building. Any
street side building fa4ade exceeding 50 feet In width shall be segmented into individual
designs not exceeding 50 feet in width.
7. Trademark Buildings. Trademark buildings used to house a franchise operavon shall be
prohlbited.
K. ❑pen space Requirements for Residential Uses, A_"+ar U97-s4earesea�a%spe�
space-+ ia:+Iacr-arau�v•be-Pr�W - • 6�ev��aC2
—B�As ed ?�Rs�G� n Ctl � RMn Di tf ,a minimum of 100 sgvare feet. o.f open
space is required per residential unit and may be provided as cam mon or private open space.
2— Residential 0 5vace rn the MC-RHD District. Residential OoeD_ einn the MC RF+D
distriet mur==jy yu:th the smadardulTa-bJ�LUM015. O ey lop ment S,randards—
CQrsjsiJ�nd INsxed- ri s wei���e follaw+nE sSartda_ryS-
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Pri T rpirri�}mpnsion of anv oFiyat2 z3per1 ace is
e gbi (eQ! f.4r F!rg1ind4evel unir5 pr 4l P YgLpAdl4�G�L � x-feet for anv
upper -level units.
b. Common Open Space Design
i• sion of a Oy gD. moron open space shal{JIje i5_fep
11- CommQfr nnen scdCes may lj��a �. elevat�rf on arkiniLpod1wrns. or on
roa ti o r vi rgPll living uniM cq th dev.00DOlenE sipe- a
��iryyay or pier ascessway oualifvtn ag s an a rg ess €acdi�y fro�abua�IP room.
OL C.ommm open sp_ac� m biuduiinned at�sraped areas. walks, oanos_
swimm_ingpoo_ls barbecque areas, -playgrounds, turf _parklets -do
gparks or other
r r vements th�zonh3nce the outdogrr viranment of the d�Qlgynent.
iY rrl sue? 49Mm R�.Sp3Les may be any mrmict��io
f agstone_ woad nl rn�t-free surfacine. Ng-rnar2 than
�j7.�r.�ErtS Of Cbtnmgr�,,¢p,�r��3 mdV t}e fsar�r;�i�,
v. The slao�Qf Comm onop@ryC4)�01a shall nQLex 1ft.
fired roof deckjaLfina3 to r ng!! ifn
11.L10.01 -0: Pr ecri ns argn .t_prM icable_ip_r9gf oeGks.
L. Required Side and Rear Yards for Residential Uses. In order to provide light and air for
residential units, the following minimum setbacks apply for any side or rear yard not fronting a
street. When the site is adjacent to a residential district, the standards of subsection 11.2.10.015.D-
Minimum Yard Requirements: Building Transition Zone Adjacent to Residential Districts, above also
apply, and the project must comply with whichever standard is stricter. The length of the required
setbacks must be at least the width of the window plus 3 feet on either side and never less than 10
feet:
1. 5 feet for any wall with windows.
2. 10 feet for any wall with bedroom or kitchen windows.
3. 15 feet for any wall with living room or other primary windows.
4. The bullding shall be set: back 1 foot for every 2 feet of height above i$� .. r he N}C-RHf�
j e _a �Qv 35 feet 3rhn- commercial and rnixeils!se d�stri�ts. See Figure
11.2.10.0151: Required Side and Rear Yards for Residential Uses in Mixed Use Zones.
(2BLAryCLQf PACtiNTENTIONALLY LELT BLANK
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Figure 11.2.10.015.L
Required Side and Rear Yards for Residential Uses in Mixed Use Zones
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M. consistency with Design Guidelines, Specific Plans, or Area Plans Adopted by the City
Council. All projects shall be consistent with any design guidelines, planned unit developments,
spedfic plans, or other similar documents that give specific guidance far development on private
property and public improvements.
N. Pedestrian Access to Buildings Set Back from the Street.
If a minor use permit is approved for buildings in the LCIRMD,.1M55? or Phn 32H17 Districts set
back farther than the minimum 10-foot setback requirement, the following standards shall apply:
1. To Neighbors. Direct and convenient access shall be provided from commercial and mixed -
use projects to adjoining neighborhood residential and commercial areas. These connections
shall remain accessible at ail times and not be gated.
Z. To Street Network. Pedestrian access from the public right-of-way to the primary uses on
the site shall occur as often as necessary to connect the on -site walkways and the public
sidewalk. Landscape strips shall be crossed for pedestrian access at regular intervals. When
pedestrian access to a site is in the same location as automobile entries (i.e., at driveways), the
auto and pedestrian paths shall be separated from each other by a curb. The pedestrian access
shalt be integrated with the parking lot landscaping so as to provide a shaded walkway.
3. To Transit. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections shall be provided from transit
stops to building entrances with public sidewalk and pedestrian walkways. Sidewalk "bulb -outs"
or bus "pull-outs" may be required at potential bus stops.
4. Pedestrian Walkway Design.
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a. Primary pedestrian routes and access points shall be specially treated and include
trees at regular intervals, adequate lighting, and paving that distinguishes pedestrian from
automobile areas. A minimum 5-foot wide clear walkway is required to ensure pedestrian
safety.
b. All dedicated pedestrian routes, including those through parking areas, shall be
separated from automobile routes by a curb.
0. Projections. nrolecoons into yards are permitted subiect to the follpwingstandards:
1. r'� S RAto ReqL -tt- r2q„ ;4�a e-{aec
the :alk}wing standards:
a —Architectural Features.
d. AKhi uK"r I Feetu resin the _MC•QHD d trict._Architectural fea-u[ re5 St�r�s �av
vnndows 8 eL�ifJ's €ns IenZ—adniip— egL+res.-canopies, and chimneys may nor
i,ExS�nSiSlo��r 5 ek uoju L.gi. r eSlf rP ra lat line.
i} Proiect r tore n 3 feeE — do , ---A rr$etTFat Tg-s&MUk,
b—Arc —e-tur_al Features in all other commercial -and mixed -use Zones. Architectural
features, such as bay windows not exceeding 10 feet in length, cornices, eaves, canopies,
and chimneys may not extend closer than 3 feet to any side lot line or more than 4 feet
into any required front or rear setback.
2. Stairs, Decks, and Balconies.
a—StairMC-RHD district. Open. uncovered_sf
decks and ; nies 12 fe.9r Jess in length a11d,I,M, (bao.&feet shave Brat In Y ^91 hie
located within 3-feet_fro m_any-interior side_or_rear lot line,_norproject more_than 3 feet
into arty [e1�i�d street•fa[ing 5e[I7aCk.
it�lji. f]etks.an�j>Qn in a1! other �amrnercial a d mixed-u5e__ ; Open
uncovered stair landings, decks, and balconies 12 feet or less in length and less than 6 feet
above grade may not extend closer than 3 feet to any side lot line or more than 4 feet into
any required front or rear setback. (Ord. 1658; Ord. 1598)
P. Idesjsm5tandards in the Mix@d [ S#A#_MJzh Density fMC=Rii6J 2yne _A€I
buildings in.the MC-RHD_districtshall meet the following criteria_.
1-flock Standards, The maximum blQ h I ength of new blocks is 500 feet or 800 feer long
when an alley Is nravidp�t rowel};he blc�r�,
553 �4�5-�.4��A!J�?iiS.�jL�4�LS5JF7�
b_ All neyytrg�tsn <Zs5 m[lude Lontinu4u5 i war r$�1a`ln ;,
Btlijdin'ar,��jQn The minirtjj.M.dj5ranrkloRvLAteen huildines walls w-(I_h front doors or
RIim3�L!I iv nt: r_2�m Win 9v ahsa1�+�
SiL�S=Es7.�inP,-��ilSli(F� Steo-t7arki
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a. All street -facing building facades r� st:he steo�ed�7t C _EQtl�.h� r atui a.SL e
try a minimum six horizontal Feet from the ground floor facade.
b. Where facing an RL district on the 01302 i Sihg rjgj L p€_v_trq storv,and
above zone must be stepped back am jjj Um eightFaet from the gtouncf f}oor_Fa _
C. A kmtLzpry m v be allowed wovidid that the taa three SSoria- qw—M a minimum
4A k_Of 44 e from tfiep .SL�a4iiR r9Q f�C+id dzid.t.�S the,eleva[ed S S�+�slgi�by.
the step -back is usable and landscaped.
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Front and Street Frout and Street Side Cmvatlon Front and! Street Side Ek%-aban
Side Elevation When Directly Facing RL Dish When 6 Stories Tall
41h shary and above SAE13ped
bacilr(lore 7miridilloorbyEft
3rdal-yandabove ahWiped 4Ab akwy and above alepped
back born gnaiiinufftorby40 ft
4. Vertical Articulation.
far,acle-ijays n Zreater than 35 feet in width defined by a recess a minimum of -9 - -- - S feet in
d=b-ADJLWQ.9r_mnre tsf�f 11 A;=
i, - A baD
ii. Achange inoofrm -rfoand lo --_or- ------- - -- s- pe,
9�j-qgP—nlijino-eeLWkg-minimum differenge of yea al
Figure I I fion - Fa gin 5f inLengM
Building FKades 9 75 ft
Min. 5 it
in depth
Change in parapet
height or shape; ---- t:Lj
7 Chage in roof form;
or
Min. 8 ft. change in
building height
Facade Bay: Max. 35 ft
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m
Laal-
Min.8 ft
in depth
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b. Whenabuildin� aF [2�#eeXC?5 nlI lenEthnearsgl±r�f-w�3��L�4S�Q
seGaratOd i oto fa ade Gays no =jer than 5o (eet in width de inQy�� a recess a
minimum of 8 feet in depth and two orre pFthe feflowitte:
L_[harig rif"dlslDqt he.jbLG� BSZC
ii. A change In r f f. rm n glWe: nr
i i A Change in 6u'tidinl; hei sht UII.Eh_d �G11 S1JIL�r��S� 9f $ YQf�!CZ� f �S:
FjgpjgAj.jkCSj5,P 3 h',lg} i;34 Artic�ufatiar-_Facade"vp, 75"F"J in Length
— Change in parapet height or shape;
Chageinroofform;or
M n.8 ft. change in budding height
Building Fa4ades > 75 ft
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'Von(
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5. Roof Form and Design.
a. Allowed Roof Forms. Roof forms shall be limited_to:
t_ �lineecf
ii. Gable
iii______ Dormers where_ dormers_ do not exceed 8 feet in IerrgTh,
IIL PQrpPe3
(a) Parapet segments may not exceed 25 feet in length without inrerruption
heiiht or form,.
U Para Qr t_Qfji fAistiZahifPr�lasin� a flAtr-qgj_
v. Roof -line balustrade.
b_eah. The ditch F r i r ofs and other Buddii
InSgg eci arovoll;, l[ f9lM raof designs are exeM f negdejd[a achi�ue a r�et zerq
energy [onsumpnon rgult ors site.
3�5_exCeesflB_in[hes in depth. exrenor bracket$ or reams are
required.
6. Building Entrances
a. Entry location
t Ea[ti str�eifaSl #7S�!iG!�Sfa emu5Laye ate' I .9 one aedesrri�n pig I!Itq
the structure.
ii Aid grg3d{ Hoer dw�,' ,nig-vnitsk dared alnn ubiic rights -of -way, publlcSipen
nr in[rnl Aarhwayg mUSL h va-e a aroma_ en n i gr
shared, facin a -public street openspace or_pathway.
iii. Primary Qtstrart[Qs aground Haar dwelILq"P-iM inrernai toA__i�ite tTjayfgcesirl
n i i .s11S { f7thltvay. 5u[h_pn„» M$Lb9 ¢eslgned so that rhoprimary
enrrvw,�yvis{bie from pedes�[ian oath, y connected to a street.
ix, cog non-residential Guildine ra e�mUStincQrnnrare aIeacr ^ne
grpyind floorhgRFrnnt entran[eer Sj�•lina igs�s fail i €rantage [see
i 1.Z.lQ_g�t5v_t�glgw].ThQhonCr4nr entrance may be patredwith a Terrace
PLAo_(see 11.2.10.015.06 below_
b._ Entryprotection, AII_buildi entrances must hav_e_a rnafe_dprojection or recess witt
rrNnirnti de -h of four Peer and a minimydm i- n ,i,aree.& Z square_feet.
c. Entry types Building entries must take one of the following forms-
i. Stoop.
(1) Width of staaQ: Mlnim��rn� p��jpllLm_iZ fir
(2) Depth of stoap: Minimum 5 feet}naxiMpm $_feEt
f31_Finish_floor level_above sidewalk: Minimum_18_inches
t41 Pro=Ion depth: ivlinimum 5 feet maximum 8 feet
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Figure 11-2.1C.D15.P.5.c.i: Stoop
Min, t8in—
I
jf
� � E
I
Secton plan
ii- Dooryard.
(21Re73; _FSjSZ�rX2r� f�yrr_i�4ar: Miriimum-4- d2wrU n-BIM
f3] PrpIgwon depth: Maximum 6 fogi
L4)_Heieht of enclosure: �i- cir l m 3 ieei
[fear height titomn PQipmMin{ratim 8 `eet. manmso I Z-fgki
Figure 1T_z.t(1.D75_P,S.�.ii;D�aryard
j Min 5fl;Max. 8ft.
IL - A�t7.51f
Min. aA V; • ' r�wzs�
en
Street
Max B ft
Min 4 ft W,
Max an
t-L-> Min. 8ft
Max
_ . 3 ft '.
Section Wan
-f T terrace,
[T1 Width of :mare: Max�u��iZ�e2
I�1 R�DSh R ye« e- p nn-wmAfw
L3) Dlstarlre of between rr ry �Zair� xi Um 50 fe E
(41FrnlFth Poor ! eve l above sidewa{s�-Mnimum 24 inches maximum 5 fe-3
Oi, btAL-gulpun 5.,.n,)C mg u!?.d_C031.�' LJ51vj Lbe
landscaped.
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�tg11LE ii.2_1{j�t)�.�•r3•�. Fl:�rrace
i
Min. 8 ft
.. J� II Street
Min. 24 in; Max. 5 ft
--
Section
JI
R
W
Plan
Shon�CQr3I,
[3} C0mt7ined Sg 5(gipl WAih:Jl nim ni d ,%
pr i k f rd ray i_nimum 2 F2
t3) Ciear,height: MJnirn wm 8 feet
lia�lJIR9SIV'��4Y�StdYYral +tlaximum 12 incises
`CtJ_�flsp�L4f�.�d5 ' iri m�[n 4 �ep�,T?'ldximum 2D feer;
Shopfron. r are allDwerJ�r n-rI G4e59_Q?
[7) an 4uiIdirigs with street fnonzages exceeding 54 Feet Jn length,.shopfront
h DR5-r33i25SJL]rQ >rsL[@
Rsaxisf a diiis7naiwindSi�disola� -ce � .
•_y�riatlplts ift it ir�t]�Q�awning-g mdjeriais�n�Inr [filar [a
visual articulate individual shopfronts.
ESF�►S� 71.,�-.�..P_'f�•?�5 _C�iv_ _ShgR#roe
Min. Min.
4ft 2ft
1 Min_ 8 ft
Max 20 ft.
ttitif Min.2ft
Min 8 ft !
Max. 12 in L Street
Section Plan
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c• SeF r ={4r t TS+dential and None- IStRSial
are��r c-Qrn.Mprfk tag a, minimum 34 hwzont3J fGeLfram camm
entrances.
d !1 ger FjGLRr En;rances.�?iieLDL�i idSSZµ�7R@l�i.[SsLe not orrr iCC�[i,
7_ Ground Flaarl]es�en.
a. Ground Floor Hecht. The minimuiT) ero�;T�$p�ir h+a for bulldinQs yu h
rignrei rn i�� [he g(Qu[3d�Ve� s 1 wi a minimum i-faorlearance from
floor to ceiling. For residential bp ! t ;. aground no -or, mpg t���x m mom chls
caquLnzmgnr.yALe -twevaluanan :_h_e��S�S1i�L� rakjClg�l�S tit in :he revjjw-pro[=.
b. Finished Flay Height for Residential, uses. The maximum finished floor height for
8 Window and Door Design.
� W�n�v�Ret;�s�and Trim. Ali yyindtl m 3��
i. Recessed a mintroum-of 1 J-n All hJtrn-at ,O-sT.2
aches kn wldlh,-Qr
ii- Reres5ed a mirtimt) of 3jot Fh it m h_e�er wall surface.
iSALANCf<QE-2AaL -aTJQ iALLY LEFT BANK]
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F.F$pr.4_1LQ,_Oa,P_•2: A-►+�15Ldow qE jSd]
Min. 2 in. E
trim width
Min. t in. i Min. 3 in from I recess from
exterior exterior we//
wall
tt, Exterigr DQp rs. Exterior d opTs MljjLjnclude raisedpanels. Blass. trans win _ w
45�1 �!Tis 4 �5�� >7tcuia n mntmtm_achefo-n_m the
building f?r der.
Residential Unit Design.
,� AfF bl !n?LR ig[l.AFfLlydableunits art¢Ifs rate u i n �_sdmg
develoomenLShalf similar exterior materials and details
Unitrt+rsi Design. For�esieniiai oraie[ts w�t�L#g�tlQ tjw Ile ,ng Vnit.�� minimum
15% gf the pntUm h r t o fpl awing4ripSiplU-q l-niversal DeS gn _q nln{mum.
this in I des:
nentrance witho�itn¢ a..flat threshold,
ii. Ltving-Space qn one floor or stair landings. kl npuah ^ a&r :if(5..
tk—wi MeciQrr cfom I32•{nch blear. t�aicailynrovrded with 36-inch cigpil ha{lway
aD a-IWv }� 60 by 50-' rning s a e a.t er , in i h n- dn�eatf estd
N. _ _ At east -One bathroofn_must- be located on theground level.
y, A 3Q_�a inch clear soa{e a� ��,gl�an�es and fixt,�res rn bathroam� ar�d k�c�hens
xteri r L gh".
a. Fixtures. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be a cutoff fixture oriented downward and
�gC�fi¢�h�lrtte�n3ttortal_Dark Assa t on tn_pre�ent lighr intrusion into en
jail In n v s f mar JhOkML SSrurr" ndmo '!
b. Contr15. All exterior IiEhzi�a_ muse be_c�paiZ4.f ac�eorirypnLrol? that enable
i r {rr=r5�rjQn sar��pror networkine ra avoid unneeessary�lightirlg an[i energy
us?• �SDg.CidJSL�re��r�•jacent to.5�.iiiCt.lY.��E+tds._�31t'Lds r�rian h��E;ai._Str�,i��n
c. Extetior Bui�dIrte LiehnnZ Ground-f[ggr-tu +rap -a s. an adiaont [our -foot -wig
zone, an gigna?e shill be tJluminajp-dytit lighting fixtures that are placed:
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f r I c for all building facades to illuminate the sidewalk alone
primary and secondary streets
ii Every 30 ftpr 9r le
3 Fehr a!i bzlkii�g`_aQ_dE fdtbngpy� lIt open snares nn
pathways.
iii. Every 20 feet or l ss for all a 4iun I Flap, blank walls.
d. Electrical elements such as wires cprlcjw and panel bQx ,$_ L tits �edl frQrr�
public view or 12a ed to rnatcTt the background surf�r��Qkor_-
e. Other On -site Lighting.
minimum one foot-candle of illumination at ground level.
ii. Ltehtin'< shall be designed ar in 1 le a that light and karg s n irtqgd
onto residential use areas, adjacent public rights-#7>A_y_Qr -L ab�tat r1
rt�arianahl
aL. simamg, and wetfan
f. r }!p�5 Q�iCeF[ r ii n are oC211!lt
�. fUl£YCIIfV Y por luminaires,'
b. Searchlights;
e. Aerial lasers.
A. Ljoft with rrrsratur?2F exceeds 4QOD kgl�ln.
Signage
a. All monument sie shall be consistent with the design of t�ie� ��?rjirru in
terms of materials and colors.
b. 5ignage in miXO_tlsg areas s.WI be prrwided and located re facilitate access to
structured parking for all abutting righj5-o -wa_v,
12. istrict. Dgy-1pnment in the caa_�LLZg�njes
subiect to the requirements of the Seal Beach Local Coastal Program 13. Refuse Areas.
a. All refuseareas shall peel
b. Refuse areas rtbA1Lrtot bevisiblefrom riehts-oF wgy%
c. Refuse areas shall be a minimum ;f 10 feet from_ Ild ti�il m n ncg5.
SECTION 11.4.85.015 OF CHAPTER 11.34.85 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.4.85.015 Residential Use Classifications.
Residential Housing Types.
1. Single Unit Dwelling. One dwelling unit, attached or detached, located on a single lot. This
use includes manufactured housing but not mobile homes.
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2. Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached accessory residential dwelling unit per
state law that provides complete independent living facilities for 1 or more persons and is located
on the same lot as a primary, single-family dwelling. It shall include permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same lot as the primary dwelling. See Section
11.4.05.115: Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.
3. Two -Unit Dwelling (Duplex). A single building that contains 2 primary dwelling units, or a
single lot with 2 freestanding buildings, each of which is designed for occupancy by one household.
4. Multiple Unit Residential. Three or more dwelling units on a single site or lot. Types of
multiple -family dwellings include: townhouses, garden apartments, and other apartment buildings.
B. Err,eg�nsy Shelt�r�.��rarv: si � term resid r hr wrlth_minimal
syp99r.0ve SeNLcgs for famiIre r rn i i t plc}i �n +�5 EkZrsr[ed to lxx rYt4rtih pr
Iess�agSjgFiri m Se. G n, Q$01 of the Caiifgrnia HE�.ii �Rd-Safety Code, M rcai-assistance,
counseling,_and meals _maybe provided. (See _Government Code Section 65583.) Emergency shelter
may -rier navigat.Qn cenrer.
transitional h� reapitg_QLLVS+ZperativgQ'r_g,
Family Day Care. A day-care facility licensed by the California State Department of Social
Services that is located in a single-family residence or other dwelling unit where an occupant of the
residence provides care and supervision for children.
Small Family. A facility which provides care for 8 or fewer children
2. Large Family. A facility which provides care for 7 to 14 children
CD. Group Housing. Shared living quarters without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for
each room or unit. This classification includes rooming and boarding houses, dormitories, and
private residential clubs, offering shared living quarters, but excludes hotels, residential care
facilities and transitional housing facilities.
4)E. Senior Citizen Housing. Housing that is available only to households occupied by senior
citizens, qualifying residents, and permitted health care residents, subject to the limitations of Civil
Code Section 51.3 or any successor statute. Notwithstanding the foregoing, residents of senior
citizen housing may host guests that are not senior citizens, qualifying residents, or permitted health
care residents, for up to 60 days per year.
€F. Transitional Housing. Establishments providing temporary housing in a structured living
environment and where residents have access to various voluntary support services, such as health,
mental health, education and employment/training services to obtain skills necessary for independent
living. Living accommodations are shared living quarters with or without separate kitchen or bath
facilities for each room or unit. The occupancy period shall be at least 30 days. This category excludes
a-s-emergency shelters. (Ord. 1699; Ord. 1598)
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SECTION 11.4.85.025 OF CHAPTER 11.4.85 IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
11.4.85.025 Commercial Use Classifications.
A. Animal Sales and Services. Retail sales and services of animals, including grooming, and/or
veterinary care for animals on a commercial basis. This classification allows 24-hour accommodation
of animals receiving medical or grooming services but does not include kennels. This classification
also excludes dog walking and similar pet care services not carried out at a fixed location, and retail
stores selling pet supplies only.
B. Kennel. Facilities for keeping, boarding, training, breeding or maintaining for commercial
purposes, 4 or more dogs, cats, or other household pets not owned by the kennel owner or
operator. This classification excludes pet shops and animal hospitals that provide 24-hour
accommodation of animals receiving medical or grooming services.
C. Artists' Studios. Work space for artists and artisans, including individuals practicing one of
the fine arts or performing arts, or skilled in an applied art or craft. Incidental retail sales of items
produced on the premises is required.
D. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services.
1. Automobile Rentals. Rental of automobiles, including storage and incidental maintenance.
2. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing. Sales or leasing of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks,
and/or lawn and garden -type tractors, including storage and incidental maintenance.
3. Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Major. Repair of automobiles, trucks, and
motorcycles, including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and parts. This
classification includes auto repair, body and fender, transmission, tire, muffler, and wheel and brake
shops, as well as auto glass services, but excludes vehicle dismantling or salvaging and tire re-
treading or recapping.
4. Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor. Establishments engaged in the retail sale of
gas or diesel fuel, lubricants, parts, and accessories, including gasoline service stations; gas
convenience marts; quick -service oil, tune-up; and tire sales and installation, where repairs are made
or service provided in enclosed bays and vehicles are not typically stored overnight. This
classification excludes establishments providing engine repair, body and fender work, vehicle
painting, and repair of heavy trucks or construction vehicles.
5. Automobile Washing. Washing, waxing, or cleaning of automobiles or similar light vehicles.
6. Large Vehicle Sales, Service, and Rental. Sales, servicing, and rental of trucks, motor homes,
recreational trailers and equipment, boats, and other similar vehicles.
E. Banks and Other Financial Institutions. Financial institutions providing retail banking
services. This classification includes only those institutions engaged in the on -site circulation of
money, including credit unions, and businesses offering check -cashing facilities.
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1. With Drive -Through Facilities. Financial institutions providing retail banking services to
patrons remaining in automobiles.
2. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). Automated devices that perform banking or financial
functions operated by the consumer.
F. Bed and Breakfasts. Establishments providing guest rooms for lodging on a less -than -
weekly basis, within a single-family dwelling, with incidental eating and drinking service provided
from a single kitchen for lodgers and residents only.
G. Building Materials and Services. Retailing, wholesaling, or rental of building supplies or
equipment. This classification includes lumberyards, tool and equipment sales or rental
establishments and includes establishments devoted principally to taxable retail sales to individuals
for their own use. This definition does not include building contractors' yards, large-scale
"warehouse" stores (see Home Improvement Sales and Services), hardware stores with less than
10,000 square feet in floor area, or plant nurseries.
H. Business Services. Establishments that primarily provide goods and services to other
businesses on a fee or contract basis, including printing and copying, blueprint services, advertising
and mailing, equipment rental and leasing, office security, custodial services, photo finishing, and
model building.
I. Commercial Recreation. Provision of participant or spectator recreation to the general
public, excluding public park and recreation facilities.
1. Large -Scale. This classification includes large indoor or outdoor facilities including: sports
stadiums and arenas; amusement and theme parks; bowling centers; racetracks; amphitheatres;
driving ranges not in conjunction with a golf course; large fitness centers, gymnasiums, handball,
racquetball, or tennis club facilities greater than 20,000 square feet; ice or roller skating rinks;
swimming or wave pools; miniature golf courses; archery or indoor shooting ranges; riding stables
campgrounds; stables, etc. This classification may include restaurants, snack bars, and other
incidental food and beverage services to patrons.
2. Small -Scale. This classification includes small, generally indoor facilities, although some
facilities may be outdoor, including: billiard parlors, dance halls, gymnasiums, handball, racquetball
or tennis club facilities less than 20,000 square feet, poolrooms, and amusement arcades. This
classification may include restaurants, snack bars, and other incidental food and beverage services
to patrons.
J. Eating and Drinking Establishments. Businesses primarily engaged in serving prepared
food and/or beverages for consumption on or off the premises.
1. Bars. Businesses serving beverages for consumption on the premises as a primary use and
including on -sale service of beer.
2. Restaurants, Fast Food. Establishments where ready -to -eat prepared foods and beverages
are: (a) sold for immediate consumption on- or off -premises; (b) are available upon a short waiting
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time; and (c) are packaged and served in or on disposable wrappers, containers, or plates. Fast-food
restaurants may also exhibit other design and operating characteristics, including: a limited menu,
food is paid for prior to consumption, the facility in which the activity/use is occurring provides a
take-out counter space and substantial delineated area for customer queuing, employees generally
wear a standard uniform, and the facility has late or long hours of operation.
3. Restaurants, Full Service. Restaurants providing food and beverage services to patrons who
order and are served while seated and pay after eating. Takeout service may be provided.
4. Restaurants, Limited Service: E34-3-b4shgeAmAn establish-merg where food and beverages.
are p•eparod ate^ ' ^^ay a consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered, but where aelimited
table service is provided -arid pa, r@" •• before "& This'' r" iRc-6gs-Includes cafes,
cafeterias, delis coffee shops, and snaek ` am b "" '" "Sde�ll 3tessen . fast-food restaurantsagd
• ; ar dwich_�o3ys. IIr11i[ed-service p zza parlors self-service restaurants and snack bars
with indoor or oueat ,W0D sing for customers. TIak rses Chat haYaS�k CS
fprive-through establishments.
5. Restaurants, Take -Out Only. Establishments where food and beverages are prepared and
may be taken out or delivered, but may not be consumed on the premises. No seating is provided
on the premises.
6. With Drive -Through Facilities. Establishments providing food and beverage services to
patrons remaining in automobiles. Includes drive -up service.
7. With Outdoor Eating Areas. Provision of outdoor dining facilities on the same property or in
the adjacent public right-of-way.
K. Food and Beverage Sales. Retail sales of food and beverages for off -site preparation and
consumption. Typical uses include markets, groceries, liquor stores, and retail bakeries.
1. Catering Services. Preparation and delivery of food and beverages for off -site consumption
without provision for on -site pickup or consumption.
2. Convenience Market. Retail establishments that sell a limited line of groceries, prepackaged
food items, tobacco, magazines, and other household goods, primarily for off -premises
consumption and typically found in establishments with long or late hours of operation and a
relatively small building. This classification includes small retail stores located on the same parcel as
or operated in conjunction with a service station but does not include delicatessens or specialty food
shops. It excludes establishments which have a sizeable assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables or
fresh cut meat.
3. General Market. Retail markets of food and grocery items for primarily offsite consumption.
Typical uses include supermarkets, and specialty food stores such as bakeries, candy, nuts and
confectionary stores, meat or produce markets, vitamin and health food stores, cheese stores and
delicatessens.
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4. Liquor Stores. Establishments primarily engaged in selling packaged alcoholic beverages
such as ale, beer, wine and liquor.
L. Funeral Parlors and Mortuaries. An establishment primarily engaged in the provision of
services involving the care, preparation, or disposition of the human dead. Typical uses include a
crematory, columbarium, mausoleum, or mortuary.
M. Home Improvement Sales and Services. Retail sales, rental, and related services of
hardware, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, building supplies, lumber, tools and
equipment, plants and garden products, rocks and soils, patio furniture, swimming pools, spas and
hottubs, lighting fixtures, kitchen and bathroom fixtures and cabinets, paint, carpeting, floor
coverings, or wallpaper. This use classification does not include hardware stores with less than
10,000 square feet of area, or plant nurseries. See also subsection W: Retail Sales, of this section.
N. Hotels and Motels. Establishments offering lodging to transient patrons. These
establishments may provide additional services, such as conference and meeting rooms,
restaurants, bars, or recreation facilities available to guests or to the general public. This
classification includes motor lodges, motels, hostels, extended -stay hotels, and tourist courts, but
does not include r hotels, boarding houses, or residential hotels designed or intended to be
used for sleeping for a period of 30 consecutive days or longer. This classification also excludes bed
and breakfast facilities and similar accommodations that an occupant of single-family housing
provides on the same premises incidental to the primary residential use of the property.
O. Laboratories. Establishments providing medical or dental laboratory services or
establishments providing photographic, analytical, research and development or testing services.
P. Live/Work Unit. An artist, commercial or industrial unit with incidental residential
accommodations that includes adequate working space reserved for artist, commercial or industrial
use and regularly used for such purpose by one or more persons residing in the unit and a cooking
space and sanitary facilities in conformance with applicable building standards. Up to 50% of the
gross floor area may be reserved for and primarily used as living space.
Q. Maintenance and Repair Services. Establishments providing appliance repair, office
machine repair, janitorial services, or building maintenance services. This classification excludes
maintenance and repair of vehicles or boats and pest control services.
R. Offices, Business and Professional. Offices of firms or organizations providing
professional, executive, management, or administrative services, such as accounting, advertising,
architectural, computer software design, engineering, graphic design, insurance, interior design,
investment, and legal offices. This classification excludes hospitals, banks, and savings and loan
associations.
Walk-in Clientele. Offices of firms or organizations providing services to the public that rely on heavy
pedestrian activity and constant visits by clients, including real estate offices, landlord -tenant
services, credit counseling, and financial tax services.
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S. Offices, Medical and Dental. Offices of firms or organizations providing medical or dental
services, such as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, and similar medical professionals
This classification includes medical/dental laboratories within medical office buildings but excludes
clinics or independent research laboratory facilities.
T. Parking Facilities, Commercial. Surface lots and structures offering parking to the public
for a fee when such use is not incidental to another activity.
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Massage, Accessory. A use where massages occur as an accessory to a personal improvement
services use, either permanently or temporarily, and the area where the massage occurs occupies
less than 20% of the gross floor area of the principal personal improvement services use.
V. Personal Services. Provision of recurrently needed services of a personal nature. This
classification includes barber and beauty shops, seamstresses, tailors, dry cleaning agents (excluding
large-scale bulk cleaning plants), shoe repair shops, self-service laundries, and travel agencies. This
classification does not include massage except as an accessory use.
Massage. Accessory. A use where massages occur as an accessory to a personal services use, either
permanently or temporarily, and the area where the massage occurs occupies less than 20% of the
gross floor area of the principal personal services use.
W. Retail Sales. The retail sale and rental of merchandise not specifically listed under another
use classification. This classification includes drug stores, pharmacies, department stores, clothing
stores, furniture stores, pawn shops, pet supply shops, hardware stores, video rental stores, and
businesses retailing goods including: toys, hobby materials, handcrafted items, jewelry, cameras,
photographic supplies and services (including portraiture and retail photo processing), medical
supplies and equipment, electronic equipment, records, sporting goods, kitchen utensils, hardware
(under 10,000 square feet of sales area), appliances, antiques, art supplies and services, paint and
wallpaper, carpeting and floor covering, office supplies, bicycles, and new automotive parts and
accessories (excluding vehicle service and installation). Retail sales may be combined with other
services such as office machine, computer, electronics, and similar small -item repairs.
Large Format. Retail establishments having over 20,000 square feet of sales area with a primary
fagade over 100 feet in length that sells merchandise and bulk goods for individual consumption,
including membership warehouse clubs and superstores.
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Tattoo Parlors. Facilities that apply tattoos to the human body.
Theaters. Live and motion picture theaters. (Ord. 1598)
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