Title 9 — Planning and Zoning›Chapter 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS

Article 3 — Nonresidential Zoning Districts

Atascadero Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Atascadero

§ 9-3.310. Intent.

This article lists the land uses that may be allowed within primarily nonresidential zoning districts established by Section 9-3.102 (Zoning Districts), determines the type of planning permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic lot size and development standards for specific zones. (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016)

§ 9-3.320. Purposes of the nonresidential zoning districts.

The purposes of the individual nonresidential zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

  • (a) CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for small scale retail shopping and personal service facilities at the neighborhood level. The Commercial Neighborhood Zone is situated and designed to serve the limited shopping and service needs of the immediately surrounding residential area.

  • (b) CP (Commercial Profession) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for offices and limited retail shopping and personal service facilities along arterials and major collectors. The Commercial Professional Zone is situated to serve streets with higher traffic volumes while also serving to provide a compatible transition between such streets and adjacent single-family residential areas.

  • (c) CR (Commercial Retail) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for a wide range of commercial uses to accommodate most of the retail and service needs of the residents of the City and surrounding areas.

  • (d) CS (Commercial Service) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for light manufacturing and large lot service commercial needs of the residents of the City and surrounding areas.

  • (e) CT (Commercial Tourist) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for limited commercial uses intended primarily to serve the public traveling along Highway 101.

  • (f) CPK (Commercial Park) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for large lot commercial and light manufacturing uses. It is intended that special attention be given to providing for comprehensive development plans to achieve appropriate functional relationships between various uses and preclude "piecemeal" development of existing larger lots.

  • (g) DC (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. The Downtown Commercial (DC) Zoning District is intended to enhance the economic viability and pedestrian-oriented character of the downtown by encouraging a wide range of retail shops, including artisan craft sales and production; restaurants, entertainment facilities, lodging, and nonautomotive services (banks, health care, etc.). First floor office uses are allowed with storefront and signage appearance review and approval of the Design Review Committee (DRC); however, office uses are encouraged to locate on upper floors leaving prime first floor spaces available for retail and restaurant spaces; and residential uses on upper floors.

  • (h) DO (Downtown Office) Zoning District. The Downtown Office (DO) Zoning District is intended to apply to properties that border the DC District, where a wide variety of professional and other office uses will encourage a weekday pedestrian flow that can take advantage of the restaurant and shopping opportunities in the overall downtown area.

  • (i) IP (Industrial Park) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide for the light manufacturing and large lot service commercial needs of the residents of the City and surrounding areas.

  • (j) I (Industrial) Zoning District. This zone is established to provide suitable locations for heavy manufacturing and industrial uses within the City.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016)

§ 9-3.330. Nonresidential district allowable land uses.

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Table 3-2 - Nonresidential Use Table
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Nonresidential A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
□ Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s)
Zones CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Accessory Storage A
4		 CUP
4		 A
4		 CUP
4		 CUP
4		 A
4		 A
4		 9-6.103
Adult Day Care
Facility		 A A A CUP
Adult Oriented
Business		 A A A A 9-16
Age Restricted
Housing		 CUP
Agricultural Produce
Stands		 A A A A 9-6.117
Amusement Services A A A A A A
Animal Hospitals CUP
7		 CUP A CUP 9-6.110
Artisan Foods and
Products		 A A A A
5		 A A
ATM A A A A A A A A A A
Auto Dealers (New
and Used) and
Supplies		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.163
Auto Repair and
Services		 CUP A A CUP A A 9-6.168
Bar/Tavern CUP CUP CUP A
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP CUP
Brewery - Production CUP CUP A A
Broadcast Studios A A
Building Materials
and Hardware
w/outdoor sales or
storage area 10,000
sf or greater		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.165
Building Materials
and Hardware
w/outdoor sales or
storage area less
than 10,000 sf		 A A A A A A 9-6.165
Business Support
Services		 A A A A A A A A
Caretaker's
Residence/Employee
Unit		 CUP CUP CUP
Childcare Center A A A CUP 9-6.125
Churches and
Related Activities		 CUP CUP 9-6.121
Collection Stations A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 9-6.130
Contract
Construction
Services (Indoor)		 A A A A
Contract
Construction		 CUP CUP CUP
Table 3-2 - Nonresidential Use Table
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Nonresidential A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
□ Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s)
Zones CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Services (Outdoor)
Data and Computer
Services Center		 AUP AUP CUP A A
Day Care
Drive-Through Sales
or Services		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-4.122
Eating and Drinking
Places		 A A A A A A A A A A
Extended-
Occupancy
Hotel/Motel		 CUP AUP AUP AUP CUP 9-6.186
Farm Equipment and
Supplies w/outdoor
storage or sales area
10,000 sf or greater		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Farm Equipment and
Supplies w/outdoor
storage or sales area
less than 10,000 sf		 A A A A A
Farmers' Market CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A A
Financial Services
and Banks		 A A A A A A CUP A
Fuel Dealer A
4		 CUP A
4		 A
4		 9-6.129
General Retail A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4
General Retail
Greater than 50,000
sf		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Government Offces
and Facilities		 A A A A A A CUP
9		 A A A
Health Care Services A A A CUP A CUP
9		 A
Horticultural
Specialities
w/outdoor storage or
sales area 10,000 sf
or greater		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.116
Horticultural
Specialties
w/outdoor sales or
storage area less
than 10,000 sf		 A A A A A 9-6.116
Hotels, Motels CUP A A A CUP
Indoor Recreation
Services		 CUP CUP CUP A A CUP CUP CUP
Kennels CUP A 9-6.111
Large Family Day
Care		 CUP
8		 CUP
8		 9-6.125
Table 3-2 - Nonresidential Use Table
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Nonresidential A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
□ Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s)
Zones CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Large Scale Ag
Manufacturing		 CUP CUP A 9-6.103
Laundries and Dry
Cleaning Plants		 A A A A
Laundromat/Coin-
Operated Laundry		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A A
Libraries, Museums A A A A A A
Live/Work Unit A
1
Manufacturing and
Processing - High
Intensity
4		 CUP CUP AUP AUP
Manufacturing and
Processing - Low
Intensity		 CUP CUP A A A A
Medical Extended
Care Services: 6
Residents or Less		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.134
Medical Extended
Care Services: 7
Residents or More		 CUP 9-6.134
Medical Research CUP A A CUP A A
Membership
Organizations		 A A CUP CUP
Microbrewery -
Brewpub		 A CUP A A A A A A A A
Mini-Storage CUP CUP A A
Mobile Eating and
Drinking Vendors
6		 A A A A A A A A
Mixed-Use
Development		 CUP
1		 CUP
1		 CUP
1		 CUP
1		 A
1		 A
1
Mortuary Services A A A A
Multifamily Dwelling CUP
2		 CUP
2		 CUP
2		 CUP
2		 A
1		 A
1
Offces A A A A A A CUP
9		 A
Outdoor Recreation
Services		 CUP CUP A AUP 9-6.123
Parking Lots AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
Parks and
Playgrounds		 A A
Personal Service
Restricted		 A CUP CUP
Personal Services A A A A A CUP A
Printing and
Publishing		 CUP CUP A
4		 A
4		 A
4
Public Assembly and
Entertainment		 CUP CUP A CUP CUP
Table 3-2 - Nonresidential Use Table
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Nonresidential A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
□ Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s)
Zones CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
RCFE — Assisted
Living		 CUP 9-6.135
RCFE —
Independent
Living/Senior
Apartments		 CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
RCFE — Retirement
Hotel		 CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
Recreational Vehicle
Parks		 A 9-6.180
Recycling and Scrap CUP CUP 9-6.131
Recycling Centers CUP CUP 9-6.132
Research and
Development		 CUP A A CUP A A A
Residential Care: 6
Residents or Less		 A
2		 A
2		 9-6.135
Retail Sales -
Restricted		 A CUP CUP
Sales Lots CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.139
Schools A A A CUP CUP 9-6.125
Schools — Business
and Vocational		 A A A A CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Service Stations CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.164
Single-Family
Dwelling		 A
1		 A
1
Single-Room
Occupancy Units		 CUP 9-6.184
Small Family Day
Care		 A
8		 A
8		 A
8		 A
8		 A
8
Social and Service
Organizations		 A A A
Sports Assembly CUP CUP A
Storage, Recycling
and Dismantling of
Vehicles and
Material		 CUP CUP CUP 9-6.131
Tasting Room A CUP A A A A A A A A
Telecommunication
Facility		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Temporary Events A/CUP
3		 CUP A/CUP
3		 A/CUP
3		 A/CUP
3		 A/CUP
3		 A/CUP
3		 A/CUP
3		 A A 9-6.177
Temporary Offces A A A 9-6.176
Temporary or
Seasonal Sales		 A A A A A A A A A 9-6.174
Transit Stations CUP CUP A CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Towing Services
10		 CUP A
10		 A
10		 9-6.167
Table 3-2 - Nonresidential Use Table
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Nonresidential A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
□ Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones
Zones CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP
Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Utility Infrastructure A A CUP A A A CUP CUP A
Vehicle and
Equipment Storage
(Indoor)
4		 A CUP A
4
Vehicle and
Equipment Storage
(Outdoor)
4		 CUP
4		 CUP
4
Vehicle and Freight
Terminals		 CUP CUP
Warehousing CUP CUP A
Wholesaling and
Distribution Center
4		 AUP AUP A
4		 A
4		 A
4
Winery — Boutique A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4		 A
4
Winery — Production CUP CUP A
4
Notes: (These notes apply only to Table 3-2).
1 Residential uses allowed only on second and third foors. If a project is required to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and does not have an elevator, one accessible unit may be located on the ground foor in
conjunction with commercial space and shall not exceed the greater of:
• 500 sf; or
• 10% of the size of the ground foor commercial space not to exceed 1,000 sf.
2 Multifamily dwellings permitted when located on the second foor or above, or within an existing residential
structure of historical signifcance.
3 Temporary events requiring more than 3 days for on-site setup and teardown require the approval of a
conditional use permit (Section9-2.110).
4 Outdoor commercial and industrial sales and storage developments (as defned by Section9-9.102) of
10,000 square feet or more require the approval of a conditional use permit (Section9-2.110), even if such a
development is listed as an allowable use in a particular zoning district.
5 Handcrafted and artisan food production shall be ancillary to the retail component.
6 Mobile food vending permitted on private property with owner's permission and City review of parking and
access on site. Mobile food trucks used as part of an event may be permitted in the right-of-way with the
issuance of an Event Permit.
7 When no overnight stays of animals are included.
8 Permitted when in association with conforming and legal nonconforming residences.
9 Allowed on ground foor south of Atascadero Creek. Conditional use permit required on ground foor on
Palma, East Mall, West Mall Entrada, Traffc Way and on El Camino Real north of Atascadero Creek as
designated in Figure 3-1, subject to all of the following fndings:
a. The location and setting of the existing building is not ideal for pedestrian uses such as restaurants,
retail or related uses.
b. The existing building and site improvements are designed exclusively for offce uses and could not
accommodate other uses.
c. The proposed new offce use will be a signifcant contribution to economic development by providing
new jobs, pedestrian traffc, and active uses in the downtown.
d. The proposed new offce will meet parking, accessibility, and property development standards and will
not result in new parking along Atascadero Creek, East Mall or West Mall.

Notes: (These notes apply only to Table 3-2).

  • e. The proposed new office building will provide a storefront and other architectural features that complement the pedestrian scale and retail environment desired within the downtown.

  • 10 Outdoor storage of towing related vehicles, towed vehicles, or accessory storage (other than an approved parking lot for employees or fleet vehicles) over eight thousand (8,000) square feet shall require approval of a conditional use permit. (Section 9-2.110 ), even if such a development is listed as an allowable use in a particular zoning district.

Zoning District Abbreviations

CN - Commercial Neighborhood

CP - Commercial Professional

CR - Commercial Retail

CS - Commercial Service

CT - Commercial Tourist

CPK - Commercial Park

DC - Downtown Commercial

DO - Downtown Office

IP - Industrial Park

I - Industrial

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Figure 3-1

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Table 3-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each nonresidential district, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Chapters 9-1 and 9-2 of this code. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this article may also apply.

(Ord. 602 § 2, 2016; Ord. 614 § 4, 2017; Ord. 615 § 4, 2018; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 646 § 11, 2021; Ord. 660 § 5, 2022; Ord. 669, 11/28/2023; Ord. 670, 3/12/2024; Ord. 685, 4/22/2025)

§ 9-3.331. Mixed-use residential density.

  • (a) Mixed-Use Development. Mixed-Use developments are defined as developments that have a vertical separation of commercial and residential land uses in a building, with commercial uses on the ground floor and residential uses above.

  • (b) Density and Fractional Density. (1) Mixed-use developments have a maximum base density of 24 dwelling units per acre.

    • (2) To encourage smaller units that are affordable by design, the City authorizes fractional density units wherein maximum density may be calculated based on unit size in mixed-use developments.

      • (i) The following density unit value attributed to unit sizes may be used for the purpose of calculating multiunit maximum development density allowed on a parcel:

        • a. Units up to 600 square feet = one half (0.50) units.

        • b. Units of 601 square feet up to 1,000 square feet = two thirds (0.66) unit.

        • c. Units over 1,000 square feet = one unit.

      • (ii) Maximum residential development potential is the gross lot area (in whole and fractional acres), multiplied by the maximum density allowed. The resulting number (in density units, carried out to the nearest one hundredth unit) will be the maximum residential development potential. For example, when a calculation results in a density of 4.74 units, up to nine units that are less than 600 square feet in size would be permitted; when a calculation results in a density of 4.75 units, up to 10 units less than 600 square feet in size would be permitted). Any combination of dwelling types and numbers may be developed, so long as their combined density unit values do not exceed the maximum potential. The rules of rounding stated in this section for fractional density supersede the rules of rounding stated in Section 9-1.109(b)(4) .

      • (iii) For all regulations other than maximum density, (e.g., parking requirements, minimum density etc.), regulations shall be based on the number of units, not based on the number of fractional density units.

  • (c) Building Design Standards. See Section 9-4.130 (Multifamily and Mixed-Use Building Design Standards).

  • (d) Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical equipment must be set back no less than five feet from property lines, may not be visible from a public right-of-way, and must comply with Section 9-4.128 (Fencing and screening).

  • (e) Storage. Each dwelling unit must be provided a minimum of 130 cubic feet of enclosed storage space, which do not include closets accessed from the interior of units. Storage space for each unit or a portion thereof may be combined for the provision of bicycle parking and storage. All bicycle parking/storage must meet the following standards:

    • (1) Long-term bicycle parking spaces must be enclosed, lockable, and located within the residential building on the ground floor unless the building includes elevator access to upper floors.

    • (2) Long-term bicycle parking spaces must provide a minimum of one 110-volt electrical outlet and an additional outlet per 10 bicycle parking spaces for charging electric bicycles.

  • (3) Long-term bicycle parking racks must be designed to allow the user to lock the bicycle to the rack and keep at least one bicycle wheel on the ground or provide a means for the user to roll the bicycle onto a rack and lift it up to a second level.

  • (f) Transitions Zones Adjacent to Single Family. See 9-4.130(j) (Transition to Abutting Rural and Single Family Uses).

  • (g) Downtown Maximum Average Unit Size. The maximum average size of all dwelling units within a new mixed-use project in the Downtown districts (DO or DC) must be no greater than 1,200 square feet. Any existing units that comply with zoning use standards (are located on upper floors with commercial space below) may be excluded from this calculation.

  • (h) Common and Private Open Space Requirements.

    • (1) Size and Type of Open Space. Recreational or gathering open space (that is separate from the living space of a unit) must be provided at a ratio of 30 square feet per unit.

      • (i) Exemption. Projects with four or fewer units within commercial zones, or developments of 10 or fewer units within the Downtown Zoning districts (DO or DC) are exempt from open space requirements.

      • (ii) For non-exempt developments with 49 dwelling units or less, recreational or gathering open space may be provided as private open space, common open space, or a combination of private and common space.

      • (iii) For developments of 50 or more dwelling units, recreational or gathering open space must be provided as common open space or a combination of private and common areas, provided no more than 50 percent of the open space is private.

    • (2) Private Open Space Standards. Any private outdoor open space used to satisfy subsection (h)(1) must meet the following standards:

      • (i) Minimum dimensions must be five feet (width and depth) in any direction.

      • (ii) The private open space must be adjacent to, and directly accessible from, the residential unit being served.

    • (3) Common Open Space Standards. Any common outdoor open space used to satisfy subsection (h)(1) must meet the following standards:

      • (i) Minimum dimensions shall be 10 feet (width and depth) in any direction.

      • (ii) Common open space areas must be at least 750 square feet.

      • (iii) May be located at grade, on an upper floor terrace or courtyard, or a building rooftop, in the form of a roof deck, except it may not be located at grade within the Downtown Districts nor adjacent to a public street unless in the form of a publicly accessible plaza.

      • (iv) May not be located in drainage basins with a depth of two feet or greater and/or areas not accessible via pedestrian paths or trails to the units being served.

      • (v) Required open space areas must not be met with areas designed primarily as walkways to doors, or other areas that cannot accommodate people gathering and/or are meant for a different purpose (such as a passageway).

  • (Ord. 646 § 11, 2021; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.340. Property development standards.

New subdivisions, land uses, structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the Sections 9-3.62 and 9-3.341 through 9-3.444, in addition to applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking, fencing, etc.) in Chapter 9-4, and Special Land Use Regulation in Chapter 9-6 of this title.

(Ord. 602 § 2, 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.341. CN Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CN in addition to those found in Chapters 9-3, 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone shall be 1/2 acres. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Neighborhood Zone.

  • (b) Multifamily Dwellings. Multifamily dwellings are permitted with a minor conditional use permit when located on the second floor or above.

  • (c) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (d) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.342. CP Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CP in addition to those found in Chapters 9-3, 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Professional Zone shall be 1/2 acre. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Professional Zone.

  • (b) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (c) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.343. CR Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CR in addition to those found in Chapters 9-3, 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Retail Zone shall be 1/2 acre. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Retail Zone.

  • (b) Parking. Parking areas designated to have vehicles facing El Camino Real or the freeway shall be screened with a landscaped berm a minimum of 30 inches in height.

  • (c) Setback. A minimum freeway setback of 10 feet shall be provided. Said setback area shall be landscaped.

  • (d) Utilities. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground.

  • (e) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (f) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.344. CS Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CS in addition to those found in Chapters 9-3, 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Service Zone shall be one acre. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Service Zone.

  • (b) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (c) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.345. CT Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CT in addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Tourist Zone shall be one acre. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning

Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Tourist Zone.

  • (b) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (c) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020)

§ 9-3.346. CPK Zone.

The following are property development standards for the CPK in addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Park Zone shall be two acres. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Commercial Park Zone.

  • (b) Parking. Customer and employee parking areas designed to have vehicles facing El Camino Real or the freeway shall be screened with a landscaped berm a minimum of 30 inches in height. This may be modified through the conditional use permit process.

  • (c) Setback. A minimum freeway setback shall be provided. Said setback shall be landscaped. This may be modified through the conditional use permit process.

  • (d) Utilities. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground.

  • (e) Fire Backflow Devices. Fire backflow devices are required to be integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water Company personnel at all times.

  • (f) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020)

§ 9-3.347. DC/DO Zone.

The following are property development standards for both the DC and DO zoning districts, in addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.

Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District
DC DO
Development Feature Downtown Commercial Downtown Offce
Minimum lot size No minimum
Setbacks Minimum and maximum setbacks required. See Section9-4.103for setback
requirement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Primary Street None allowed, except for building
insets designed to accommodate
outdoor eating and seating areas,
and except for East Mall between El
Camino Real and Palma Avenue,
where a minimum of 20 feet is
required		 As required by Section9-4.106when
adjacent to a residential zone, none
required otherwise.
Sides (each) None required
Rear None required
Creek To be determined through Design Review
Development Feature Requirement by Zoning District Requirement by Zoning District
--- --- ---
DC DO
Downtown Commercial Downtown Offce
Height limit 45 feet; 18 feet on the west side of El
Camino Real between Atascadero
Creek and the lot line common to
Lots
19
and
20,
Block
H-B,
Atascadero Colony Map.		 35 feet
Landscaping As required by Section9-4.124et seq. (Landscaping, screening and
fencing)
Off-street parking None required, except as required by
Section9-4.114for hotels, motels,
residential uses, offces, government
offces and facilities, and health care
services, and for all development
east of Atascadero Creek.		 As required by Section9-4.114et
seq.
Signs See Chapter 9-15
Density 24 dwelling units/acre maximum See
also Section9-3.331(b)(Density and
Fractional Density).		 24 dwelling units/acre maximum See
also Section9-3.331(b)(Density and
Fractional Density).
Fire backfow devices (a) Fire Backfow Devices. Fire backfow devices are required to be
integrated into the site or building design, are prohibited in any public right-
of-way, and must also be accessible to Fire Department and Water
Company personnel at all times.
(b) Fire Connection Devices. Fire department connections shall be installed
in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and
shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 of the California Fire Code.

(Ord. 602 § 2, 2016; Ord. 614 § 4, 2017; Ord. 615 § 4, 2018; Ord. 635 § 5, 2020; Ord. 670, 3/12/2024; Ord. 671, 6/25/2024)

§ 9-3.348. IP Zone.

The following are property development standards for the IP zoning district, in addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Industrial Park Zone shall be two acres. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Industrial Park Zone.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019)

§ 9-3.349. I Zone.

The following are property development standards for the I zoning district, in addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.

  • (a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Industrial Zone shall be two acres. Smaller lot sizes may be allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the Industrial Zone.

  • (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016; Ord. 620 § 4, 2019)