Chapter 18.08 — COMMERCIAL ZONES

Sections:

18.08.010 Purpose.

18.08.020 Intent of individual zones.

18.08.030 Uses.

18.08.040 Site and building area.

18.08.045 Floor area ratio.

18.08.050 Structural heights.

18.08.060 Structural setbacks.

18.08.070 Parking and loading.

18.08.080 Signs.

18.08.090 Landscaping.

18.08.100 Fences, walls and hedges.

18.08.110 Refuse storage and recycling facilities.

The purpose of this chapter is to define allowable land uses and property development standards, including intensity of

development, to provide for and encourage the orderly development of safe, attractive and healthy commercial areas within the City of Anaheim, consistent with the policy direction in the Anaheim General Plan. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

.010 "C-G" General Commercial Zone. The intent of the "C-G" Zone is to allow a variety of land uses, including some identified for the Neighborhood Center Commercial Zone described below. Areas designated as "C-G" General Commercial do not necessarily serve the adjacent neighborhood or surrounding clusters of neighborhoods. In addition to some of the uses described in the commercial centers zones, they typically include highway-serving uses such as fast food restaurants, auto- oriented uses such as tire stores and auto parts stores, and stand-alone retail uses. This zone implements the General Commercial land use designation in the General Plan.

.020 "C-NC" Neighborhood Center Commercial Zone. The intent of the "C-NC" Zone is to serve surrounding neighborhoods. It is intended to provide convenience uses such as grocery stores, drug stores, sporting goods stores, small retail stores, hair salons, dry cleaners, nail salons, hardware stores (excluding big-box retail), appliance stores, neighborhood-serving restaurants, bakeries, banks, specialty shops, and civic uses such as fire stations, post offices, community centers, and child care centers. It is intended to encourage clusters of commercial uses, not strip commercial development. Projects should be compatible in scale and design with adjacent residential areas and should be designed to encourage pedestrian usage. Properties located within the "C-NC" Zone are typically one (1) to fifteen (15) acres in size. This zone implements the Neighborhood Center land use designation in the General Plan.

.030 "C-R" Regional Commercial Zone. The intent of the "C-R" Zone is to serve a larger area than the "C-NC" Zone and to include some regional commercial uses. Allowable uses could include national retail chains, department stores, specialty stores, theatres, regional-serving restaurants, and big-box retail. The "C-R" Zone also allows for limited professional offices. Properties located within the "C-R" Zone are typically eight (8) to sixty-five (65) acres in size. This zone implements the Regional Commercial land use designation in the General Plan.

.040 "O-L" Low Intensity Office Zone. The intent of the "O-L" Zone is to provide for a variety of low-intensity office uses that are typically three (3) stories or less, including local branches of financial institutions, legal services, insurance services, real estate, consulting services, professional offices, and medical or dental offices and support services. This zone implements the Office-Low land use designation in the General Plan.

.050 "O-H" High Intensity Office Zone. The intent of the "O-H" Zone is to provide for higher density office uses that have at least four (4) stories. This zone is intended to be applied in areas planned for more concentrated urban uses such as The Platinum Triangle, or in key locations at potential transit locations, major intersections, or in close proximity to activity centers such as the Community College in the North Euclid Street area. This zone implements the Office-High land use designation in the General Plan. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

.010 Primary Uses. Table 8-A (Primary Uses: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable primary uses, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.030 and Section 18.36.040 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.020 Accessory Uses. Table 8-B (Accessory Uses and Structures: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable accessory uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.050 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.030 Temporary Uses. Table 8-C (Temporary Uses and Structures: Commercial Zones) identifies allowable temporary uses and structures, listed by classes of uses as defined in Section 18.36.060 of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.040 The allowable uses in Tables 8-A, 8-B and 8-C for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:

.0401 "P" designates classes of uses permitted by right;

.0402 "C" designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;

.0403 “M” designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;

.0404 “T” designates classes of uses permitted with a telecommunications antenna review permit; and

.0405 “N” designates classes of uses that are prohibited.

.050 Interpreting Classes of Uses. The provisions for interpreting the classes of uses in Tables 8-A, 8-B or 8-C are set forth in Section 18.36.020 (Classification of Uses) of Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses).

.060 Unlisted Uses. Any class of use that is not listed in Table 8-A, Table 8-B, or Table 8-C is not permitted.

.070 Sites Formerly Used for Service Stations. In addition to the provisions of Table 8-A, any use of a building or service station canopy on a site that was formerly used as an automobile service station shall require a conditional use permit.

.080 Conversion of Residential Structures. In addition to the provisions of Table 8-A, the conversion or continued use of a residential structure within the “C-G” or “O-L” zone to a commercial use requires a conditional use permit.

.090 Destroyed Homes. Notwithstanding the provisions of Table 8-A, a legally established single-family residence, existing on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this subsection, that is damaged or destroyed by earthquake, fire, wind, flood, explosion or other disaster, casualty or act of God, or of a public enemy, may be reconstructed subject to development standards contained within either the RS-2 or RS-3 Zone, based on lot size; provided that a complete and proper application for

a building permit is filed with the Building Division within two (2) years of the date of the event that caused the damage or destruction.

.100 Commercial Retail Centers. A combination of permitted uses that constitute a “commercial retail center,” as defined in Chapter 18.92 (Definitions), shall be permitted if the commercial retail center complies with the provisions of Section18.38.115; otherwise, a conditional use permit is required pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits).

.110 Temporary Modular Units. All uses that are visible to a public or private right of way that are conducted with temporary modular units shall obtain a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits). Modular units which do not occupy required parking and are not visible to the public right of way are permitted without a conditional use permit. Modular units must meet all development standards of the underlying zone.

.120 Operational Characteristics. Uses shall be conducted as set forth in this section.

.1201 All uses except the following shall be conducted wholly within a building: normal service station operations; those uses whose description in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses) allows for outdoor activities; and those uses specifically allowed by this chapter to have outdoor activities.

.1202 All uses shall be conducted in a manner so as not to be objectionable by reason of noise, odor, dust, fumes, smoke, vibrations, excessive lighting (glare) or other similar causes.

.130 Special Provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Tables 8-A, 8-B and 8-C. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections or limitations to the specified land use.

.140 Overlay Zones. Any property that is located within an overlay zone may be subject to additional requirements as specified in the overlay zone.

.150 Dwellings. Dwellings are permitted on properties having a General Plan Land Use Designation for Residential or Mixed- Use Land Uses, identified on General Plan Figure LU-4 (Land Use Plan), subject to the permitted uses and development standards associated with a Typical Implementing Zone that is consistent with the Residential or Mixed-Use Land Use designation for such property, as identified in Table LU-2 of the Land Use Element. The property owner may choose which Typical Implementing Zone to apply insofar as it is consistent with the General Plan. No zoning reclassification is require to utilize this provision of the Code.

P=Permitted by Right

C=Conditional Use Permit Required

Table 8-A M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required PRIMARY USES: COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit
Required

C- NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

P=Permitted by Right

C=Conditional Use Permit Required Table 8-A M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required PRIMARY USES: COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

T=Telecommunications Antenna Review Permit
Required

C- NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

Residential Classes of Uses

Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or N N N N N Treatment Facilities (Small)

Community Care Facilities–Licensed N N N N N (Small)

Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed N N N N N (Small)

Dwellings–Multiple Family subject to

18.08.030.150, where applicable and 18.40.090;

Residential Uses of Motels, Commercial

Dwellings–Multiple Family N/P N/P P P N/P and Office Structures subject to 18.38.215;

In C-NC, C-R, and O-H, permitted only if the

project is a qualifying affordable housing

development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Dwellings–Single-Family Attached subject to 18.08.030.150, where applicable, and 18.40.090; Dwellings–Single-Family Attached N/P N/P P P N/P For C-NC, C-R, and O-H, permitted only if the project is a qualifying affordable housing development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Dwellings–Single-Family Detached subject to 18.08.030.150, where applicable, and 18.40.090;

Dwellings–Single-Family Detached N/P N/P P P N/P For C-NC, C-R, and O-H, permitted only if the project is a qualifying affordable housing development located on eligible sites, consistent with and subject to 18.38.023 .

Dwellings–Two-Unit Development N N N N N

Employee Housing (Small) N N P P N Subject to 18.08.030.150 and 18.40.090

Mobile Home Parks N N C N N

Senior Citizens' Apartment projects subjectSenior Citizens' Housing C C C N N
to Chapter 18.50 and 18.40.090

Senior Living Facilities (Small) N N N N N

Sober Living Homes (Small) N N N N N

Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with

18.08.030.150

Supportive Housing N N P P N Conversion of existing motels, and other commercial and office structures to Supportive Housing subject to 18.38.215

Residential use of property when established by and in conformance with

18.08.030.150

Transitional Housing N N P P N Conversion of existing motels, and other commercial and office structures to Transitional Housing subject to 18.38.215

Non-Residential Classes of Uses

Agricultural Crops N N N N N

Subject to § 18.38.025. Buildings larger

Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing N P/C P/C N N than 6,000 square feet are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.

Subject to 18.60.220; Conditional use permit not required if use is in conjunction

Alcoholic Beverage Sales–Off-Sale P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C with Markets–Large. In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building

Permitted with minor conditional use permitAlcoholic Beverage Sales–On-Sale M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C
if accessory to a primary restaurant use

Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or C C C C C Treatment Facilities (Large)

Ambulance Services N C C N N

Permitted without a conditional use permit

Animal Boarding P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270

Permitted without a conditional use permit

Animal Grooming P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270

Permitted without a conditional use permit if

designed similar to stealth

Antennas–Broadcasting P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C telecommunications facility as defined in § 18.38.060.030.0312

Antennas–Private Transmitting N N N N N

Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth T T T T T Subject to § 18.38.060 and § 18.62.020 Building-Mounted

Antennas–Telecommunications- Stealth T T T T T Subject to § 18.38.060 Ground-Mounted

Antennas–Telecommunications Ground- N N N N N Mounted (Non-Stealth)

Automatic Teller Machines Permitted without a minor conditional use P/M P/M P/M P/M P/M permit if located inside and existing (ATM’s) business or an exterior building wall.

Automotive–Vehicle Sales, Lease & Rental N N C N N

Automotive–Sales Agency Office (Retail) N N C C C Subject to § 18.38.065

Subject to §§ 18.16.055 and 18.38.065.
Minor conditional use permit required for
on-site storage, display or parking of one orAutomotive–Sales Agency Office
P/M/C P/M/C P/M/C P/M/C P/M/C two vehicles being held as inventory.(Wholesale)
Conditional use permit required for on-site
storage, display or parking of three or more
vehicles being held as inventory

Automotive–Impound Yards N N N N N

Automotive–Public Parking M M M M M

Automotive–Parts Sales P P P N N

Automotive–Repair & Modification: Major C C C N N

Automotive–Repair & Modification: Minor M M M N N

Permitted for up to one year by minor conditional use permit, with optional one

Automotive–Vehicle Storage M/C M/C M/C M/C M/C year extensions to permit the use for up to five years; conditional use permit required to permit the use for over five years.

Automotive–Service Stations C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.070

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be accessoryAutomotive–Washing N C C C C to an Automotive–Service Station use

Banquet Halls C C C C C

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be accessoryBars & Nightclubs C C C C C
to and integrated with an office building

Bed & Breakfast Inns C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.080

Beekeeping N N N N N

Billboards N N N N N

Boarding House N N C N N

Building Material Sales N N N N N

Business & Financial Services P P P P P

Cemeteries N N N N N

Commercial Equestrian Establishments N N N N N

Subject to § 18.38.115; otherwise aCommercial Retail Centers–Large P/C P/C P/C N N
Conditional Use Permit is required.

Subject to § 18.38.115; otherwise aCommercial Retail Centers–Small P/C P/C P/C N N
Conditional Use Permit is required.

Community Care Facilities–Licensed C C C C C (Large)

Community Care Facilities–Unlicensed C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.123 (Large)

Shall comply with subsection 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).Community & Religious Assembly C C C C C In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building

Computer Internet & Amusement Facilities N N N N N

Convalescent & Rest Homes C C C N N

Subject to § 18.38.110; otherwise a
Conditional Use Permit is required. In O-LConvenience Stores P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C
and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory
to and integrated with an office building.

In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory toDance & Fitness Studios–Large N P P P P
and integrated with an office building

In O-H Zone, must be clearly accessory to

Dance & Fitness Studios–Small P P P P P and integrated with an office building, otherwise requires a conditional use permit

Shall comply with subsection

18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).

Day Care Centers C C C P/C P/C Permitted without Conditional Use Permit if lintegrated within a multi- tenant office building as an accessory use to serve office tenants

lintegrated within a multi- tenant office building as an accessory use to serve office tenants

Permitted without a conditional use permit
as an accessory use if in conjunction withDrive-Through Facilities C C C C C
Business and Financial Services as the
primary use

Institutions with ten students or less do notEducational Institutions–Business P/M P/M P/M P/M P/M
require a conditional use permit

Shall comply with subsection

Educational Institutions–General N C C C C 18.40.040.040 (Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones or Residential Uses).

Educational Institutions–Tutoring P P P P P Subject to § 18.36.040.050

Emergency Shelters (50 or fewer N N N N N occupants)

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Entertainment Venue C C C C C accessory to and integrated with an office building

Permitted if equipment is completely
screened from view. Conditional Use Permit
required if equipment cannot be screened.

Permitted by MCUP when accessory to aEquipment Rental–Large P/C P/C P/M/C N N
permitted primary use and limited to a
maximum of 5 total moving vans, trucks
and/or trailers typically used for moving of
household goods; screening of these
vehicles is not required.

In O-H and O-L Zones, must be clearly
accessory to and integrated with an officeEquipment Rental–Small P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C
building. Conditional Use Permit required if
conducted outdoors.

Farmers Market M M M M M

Golf Courses & Country Clubs N N N N N

Helipads & Heliports N N C N N

Hospitals N N C C C

Hotels N C C N C

Hotels, Full Kitchen Facilities N N C N C

Industry N N N N N

Industry–Heavy N N N N N

Junkyards N N N N N

Markets–Large P P P N N Subject to 18.38.155 and 18.60.220

Subject to § 18.38.155, otherwise aMarkets–Small P/C P/C P/C C C
Conditional Use Permit is required.

Medical & Dental Offices P P P P P

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries N N N N N

Mortuaries N N C N N

Motels N C C N N

Offices–Development P P P P P

Offices–General P P P P P

Oil Production N N N N N

Outdoor Storage Yards N N N N N

Laundromats are subject to § 18.38.150;
otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is
required. In O-L and O-H Zones, must bePersonal Services–General P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C
clearly accessory to and integrated with an
office building. Massage subject to §
18.16.070.

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Personal Services–Restricted C C C C C accessory to and integrated with an office building

Subject to §§ 18.38.190, 18.38.200 and

Plant Nurseries N P/C P/C N N 18.38.205; otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.

Subject to Section 18.62.130 when visiblePublic Art and Murals P P P P P
to public property or public rights-of-way

Public Services C C P C C

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly accessory to and integrated with an office building. Facilities with alcohol consumptionRecreation–Billiards P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C require a Conditional Use Permit. Subject to § 18.38.085, otherwise a Conditional Use Permit is required.

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Recreation–Commercial Indoor C C C C C accessory to and integrated with an office building

Recreation–Commercial Outdoor C C C C C

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Recreation–Low-Impact P P P P P accessory to and integrated with an office building

Permitted without Conditional Use PermitRecreation–Swimming & Tennis P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C
when conducted completely indoors

Recuperative Care/Medical Respite N N N N N

Recycling Facilities–General N N N N N

Recycling Facilities–Processing N N N N N

Repair Services–General P N P N N

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Repair Services–Limited P P P C C accessory to and integrated with an office building

Research & Development N P P P P

Restaurants–Full Service P P P M M

Restaurants–General P P P M M

Restaurants–Outdoor Dining P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.220

Retail Sales–General P P P P P

Retail Sales–Kiosks M M M M M

Retail Sales–Outdoor C C C N N Subject to § 18.38.190 and § 18.38.200

Retail Sales–Used Merchandise P P P N N

Self-Storage N N C N N Subject to City Council Policy No. 7.2

Senior Living Facilities (Large) C C C C C

Sober Living Homes (Large) C C C C C Subject to § 18.38.123

Sex-Oriented Businesses N N P N N Subject to Chapter 18.54

Subject to § 18.16.080; otherwise aSmoking Lounge P/C P/C P/C N N
Conditional Use Permit is required.

Permitted without a Conditional Use PermitStudios–Broadcasting P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C
if there is no live audience.

In O-L and O-H Zones, must be clearly

Studios–Recording N N P C C accessory to and integrated with an office building

Towing Services N N N N N

Transit Facilities C C C C C

Truck Repair & Sales N N N N N

Utilities–Major C C C N C

Utilities–Minor P P P P P

Permitted without a conditional use permit

Veterinary Services P/C P/C P/C N N when conducted entirely indoors subject to § 18.38.270

Warehousing & Storage–Enclosed N N N N N

Wholesaling N C C N N Shall be accessory to a Retail Sales use

Wine Bars C C C C C

P=Permitted by Right Table 8-B C=Conditional Use Permit Required ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

C-NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

P=Permitted by Right

Table 8-B C=Conditional Use Permit Required ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES: M=Minor Conditional Use Permit Required COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

C-NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

Permitted when accessory to an existingAccessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P
residential use; Subject to 18.38.015

Accessory Dwelling Unit–Junior N N N N N

Accessory Living Quarter N N N N N

Agricultural Workers Quarters N N N N N

Amusement Devices P P P N N Subject to § 18.16.050

Animal Keeping N P P N N Subject to § 18.38.030

Antennas–Dish P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.050

Antennas–Receiving P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.050

Permitted without a minor conditional use

Automatic Teller Machines (ATM’s) P/M P/M P/M P/M P/M permit if located inside an existing business or on an exterior building wall.

Bingo Establishments P P P P P Subject to Chapter 7.34

Caretaker Units N P P P P Subject to § 18.38.090

Day Care–Large Family N N N N N

Day Care–Small Family N N N N N

Subject to 18.16.060 in conjunction with aEntertainment–Accessory P P P P P commercial use

Subject to § 18.46.110; this use may occur onFences & Walls P P P P P
a lot without a primary use

Greenhouses–Private N N N N N

Home Occupations N P P N N Subject to § 18.38.130

Subject to Chapter 18.46; this use may occurLandscaping & Gardens P P P P P
on a lot without a primary use

Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Ground P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.160 Mounted

Mechanical & Utility Equipment–Roof P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.170 Mounted

Outdoor Displays N P P N N Subject to § 18.38.190

Parking Lots & Garages P P P P P To serve needs of on-site primary use only

Valet Parking M M M M M

Petroleum Storage–Incidential P P P P P Shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code

Portable Food Carts N P P N N Subject to § 18.38.210

Only in conjunction with non-conformingRecreation Buildings & Structures N N P P N
single-family residence

Recycling Services–Consumer P P P N N Subject to Chapter 18.48

Retail Floor, Wall & Window Coverings N N N N N

Short-Term Rentals N N N N N

Signs P P P P P Subject to Chapter 18.44

Solar Energy Panels P P P P P Subject to 18.38.170

Thematic Elements C C C C C

Valet Parking M M M M M

Shall be screened from view from public Vending Machines P P P P P rights-of-way and shall not encroach onto sidewalks

Warehousing & Storage–Outdoors N N N N N

Table 8-C P=Permitted by Right

TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: C=Conditional Use Permit Required

COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

C-NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

Table 8-C P=Permitted by Right

TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES: C=Conditional Use Permit Required

COMMERCIAL ZONES N=Prohibited

C-NC C-R C-G O-L O-H Special Provisions

Carnivals & Circuses P P P N N Subject to § 18.38.095 and Chapter 3.32

Christmas Tree & Pumpkin Sales N P P N N Subject to § 18.38.240

Contractor’s Office & Storage P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.105

Only permitted on C-G, C- NC and C-R zoned
properties located west of State Route (SR) Sale of Fireworks P P P N N
57, subject to Chapter 6.40 (Fireworks) of
Title 6 (Public Health and Safety).

Real Estate Tract Office N N N N N

Real Estate Tract Signs P P P P P Subject to Chapter 18.44

Special Events P P P P P Subject to § 18.38.240

(Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 §§ 7, 8; October 25, 2005: Ord. 5999 § 2; December 6, 2005: Ord. 6007 §§ 4, 5; November 11, 2005: Ord. 6031 §§ 13, 14; August 22, 2006: Ord. 6042 § 2; October 3, 2006: Ord. 6100 § 1; March 18, 2008: Ord. 6101 § 6; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6116 § 3; October 14, 2008: Ord. 6245 §§ 21-23; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 §§ 5, 6; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6296 § 6; March 4, 2014: Ord. 6317 § 3; March 3, 2015: Ord. 6351 §§ 3, 4; December 15, 2015: Ord. 6366 § 1; April 12, 2016: Ord. 6382 §§ 2, 6; October 18, 2016: Ord. 6408 § 1; April 25, 2017: Ord. 6425 § 3; December 19, 2017: Ord. 6432 §§ 5 - 7; April 10, 2018: Ord. 6461 § 5; April 16, 2019: Ord. 6465 § 1; June 4, 2019: Ord. 6473 § 7; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6493 § 3; September 29, 2020: Ord. 6506 §§ 6-8; February 9, 2021: Ord. 6524 § 5; January 25, 2022: Ord. 6526 §§ 6, 7; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6555 §§ 12, 13; April 4, 2023: Ord. 6570 §§ 6, 7; March 19, 2024: Ord. 6580 § 2; June 11, 2024: Ord. 6601§ 2; January 14, 2025: Ord. 6602 § 2; January 28, 2025: Ord. 6620 § 12; January 13, 2026: Ord. 6627 § 3; August 11, 2026.)

.010 Minimum Site Area. The minimum site area for commercial zones is shown in Table 8-D.

Table 8-D

MINIMUM SITE AREA: COMMERCIAL ZONES

Zone Minimum Site Area

C-NC 1 acre

C-R 8 acres

C-G None, except as provided in subsection .020 below

Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet, except where an area development plan, as set forth in Chapter 18.64 (Area Development Plans), allowing for a different O-L site area, has been adopted by resolution of the Planning Commission and/or the City Council

O-H 3 acres

.020 Additional Site Requirements. In addition to the provisions of Table 8-D, the following provisions apply in all commercial zones.

.0201 The size and shape of the site proposed for the use shall be adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use in a manner consistent with the stated purpose and intent of the zone.

.0202 Adequate provisions shall be made for the safe and orderly circulation of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic between the proposed site and all streets and highways, and between coordinated facilities, accessways or parking areas on adjacent sites.

.0203 Adequate provisions shall be made for loading and unloading of supplies and materials, and collection of refuse in a manner that is screened from view and does not obstruct required parking and accessways or impact adjacent land uses.

.0204 The proposed development shall not limit or adversely affect the growth and development potential of adjoining lands or the general area in which it is proposed to be located.

.030 Building Size. No commercial building shall be less than four hundred (400) square feet in size, excluding kiosks. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)

The maximum floor area ratio for commercial zones is shown in Table 8-E. An increase in the maximum floor area ratio is permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits) and subject to the requirement that the evidence presented shows that all of the conditions set forth in Section 18.66.060 exist, as well as the condition that all potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed use of the structure(s) have been duly analyzed and mitigated.

Table 8-E

MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO: COMMERCIAL ZONES

Zone Maximum floor area ratio

C-NC .45 FAR

C-R .50 FAR

C-G .50 FAR

O-L .50 FAR

O-H 2.00 FAR

(Ord. 6101 § 7; April 22, 2008; Ord. 6351 § 5; December 15, 2015.)

.010 Maximum Heights. The maximum structural heights for commercial zones are shown in Table 8-F. Structures exceeding the maximum height requirement may be permitted with the approval of a conditional use permit, as set forth in Chapter 18.66 (Conditional Use Permit), and subject to the following additional finding:

.0101 The proposed increase in structural height shall not create significant impacts onto surrounding properties related to glare, shadow, noise and privacy. Such impacts shall be assessed and determined through studies to be submitted to the Planning and Building Department. Additional studies may be required to analyze other impacts as determined by the Planning and Building Director.

Table 8-F

MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: COMMERCIAL ZONES

Zone Maximum Structural Height

Table 8-F

MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHT: COMMERCIAL ZONES

Zone Maximum Structural Height

75 feet, except as provided below

• The maximum height of any building or structure within 150 feet of any single-family residential zone boundary (other than
property under a resolution of intent to any non-residential or multiple-family zone) shall be as follows, based on the distance
from the building or structure to the zone boundary:

Distance Height

20-50 feet 1 story (20 feet)

C-NC 51-75 feet 2 stories (28 feet)

76-100 feet 3 stories (38 feet)

101-125 feet 4 stories (50 feet)

126-150 feet 5 stories (63 feet)

Over 150 feet 6 stories (75 feet)

75 feet, except as provided below

• The maximum height of any building or structure within 150 feet of any single-family residential zone boundary (other than
property under a resolution of intent to any non-residential or multiple-family zone) shall be as follows, based on the distance
from the building or structure to the zone boundary:

Distance Height

20-50 feet 1 story (20 feet)

C-R

51-75 feet 2 stories (28 feet)

76-100 feet 3 stories (38 feet)

101-125 feet 4 stories (50 feet)

126-150 feet 5 stories (63 feet)

Over 150 feet 6 stories (75 feet)

C-G Same as C-NC

50 feet, except as provided below

• The maximum height of any building or structure within 100 feet of any single-family residential zone boundary (other than

property under a resolution of intent to any non-residential or multiple-family zone) shall be as follows, based on the distance

from the building or structure to the zone boundary:

O-L Distance Height

20-50 feet 1 story (20 feet)

51-75 feet 2 stories (35 feet)

Over 100 feet 3 stories (50 feet)

150 feet, except as provided below

• The maximum height of any building or structure within 150 feet of any single-family residential zone boundary (other than
property under a resolution of intent to any non-residential or multiple-family zone) shall be as follows, based on the distance
from the building or structure to the zone boundary:

Distance Height

O-H 20-50 feet 1 story (20 feet)

51-100 feet 2 stories (35 feet)

101-150 feet 3 stories (50 feet)

Over 150 feet 12 stories (150 feet)

.020 Projections. Projections above the height limit are permitted as set forth in Section 18.40.030 in Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

.030 Dedicated streets or alleys may be included in calculating distance requirements. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 6 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6425 § 4; December 19, 2017.)

.010 Setbacks. The minimum setbacks for commercial zones are set forth in Table 8-G. These setbacks apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Sections 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

.0101 Landscaped setbacks are set forth in Part 1 of Table 8-G; these areas shall be landscaped with lawns, trees, shrubs or other plants as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) and shall not contain any portion of any structure except as specifically allowed by this section.

.0102 Structural setbacks are set forth in Part 2 of Table 8-G; these areas shall not contain any portion of any structure except as specifically allowed by this section. Landscaping is required only within any required landscaped setbacks.

.0103 Encroachments into setback areas are set forth in subsection .030 below.

Table 8-G

MINIMUM SETBACKS: COMMERCIAL ZONES

Zone Minimum Setbacks