Bakersfield Municipal Code § 17.20.060 Building height

Sections:

17.22.030 Uses permitted subject to planning director review and approval. 17.22.040 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.22.050 Additional requirements. 17.22.060 Building height. 17.22.070 Front yard. 17.22.080 Side yard. 17.22.090 Rear yard. 17.22.100 Minimum lot area.

The purpose of multi-unit objective design standards is to provide developers with a clear understanding of the city’s expectations for all multi-unit residential project design. The design standards are written as objective requirements that use “shall” and “will” statements to confer mandatory compliance, opposed to the more permissive/subjective language. Accordingly, all multi-unit residential projects shall comply with each objective design standard. Importantly, the design standards regulate site and structure design only. All multi-unit residential projects are required to comply with all applicable building permit requirements, zoning ordinance requirements, development standards (e.g., ingress/egress, height and setbacks, drainage, etc.), and all other applicable city regulations. (Ord. 5156 § 2, 2024)

A. Purpose. All multi-unit dwelling projects shall include a mixture of amenities and open space (private/public) components based on a points system. Proposed development as shown in Table 17.14-1 shall select amenities out of the list provided in Table 17.14-2 based on the required points for the size of the project.

B. Swimming Pool Requirements. Swimming pools are required for multi-unit residential developments with fifty- one or more dwelling units, in addition to the required amenities and points associated with each amenity in Tables 17.14-1 and 17.14-2.

Table 17.14-1. Multi-Unit Dwelling
Project Size and Required Amenities

Size of Project (number Points Value
of dwelling units) (minimum)

1—10 25

11—25 75

26—50 125

51—100 150

101 and up 200

Table 17.14-2. Multi-Unit Dwelling
Amenities Points System

Points Value per
Type of Amenity
Amenity

Courtyard -

With seating and/or 25
tables for at least 4
people

With seating and/or 35
tables for at least 10
people

With seating and/or 50
tables for at least 20
people

Pergola, shade, trellis, or 15
arbor structure
(maximum height of 10
feet)

Tot lot with at least 3 35
pieces of play equipment
including slides, swings,
monkey bars, climbing
walls, etc.

Table 17.14-2. Multi-Unit Dwelling
Amenities Points System

Points Value per Type of Amenity Amenity

Community garden with 20
at least five garden beds
measuring 25 square feet
each

Permanent affixed 15
barbecue (per barbeque
unit)

Outdoor kitchen with a 50
countertop, sink, an
appliance and seating
and tables for at least 10
people

Sports Courts -

Tennis Court 50

Pickleball Court 25

Basketball 50

Bocce ball 30

Swimming pool 80

Hot tub 40

Splash pad fountain no 25
smaller than 50 square
feet

Open lawn areas no 10
smaller than 100 sq. ft.

Amphitheater seating for 75
at least 25 people

Podium outdoor area 40

Table 17.14-2. Multi-Unit Dwelling
Amenities Points System

Points Value per
Type of Amenity
Amenity

Rooftop outdoor area 65

Community room -

Library room with 20
bookshelves and
seating for at least 5
people

Media room with 25
television and seating
for at least 10 people

Game room with a 35
least 2 game tables or
consoles

Gathering room with 50
countertop, cabinets,
and sink

Gym/fitness room with 50 at least 5 pieces of gym equipment

Co-working space with 75
wi-fi, tables and
seating for at least 8
people, and a
bathroom

Bicycle lockers 20

Package lockers 10

On-site laundry facilities 20

Pet washing stations for 20
up to a minimum of two
50 lb dogs

Table 17.14-2. Multi-Unit Dwelling
Amenities Points System

Points Value per
Type of Amenity
Amenity

Fenced dog park with -
trash can

Measuring at least 50 25
feet by 20 feet

Measuring at least 100 45
feet by 20 feet with a
dog waste bag
dispenser and dog
water fountain.

Yoga room 10

(Ord. 5156 § 2, 2024)

zones.

A. Connectivity.

1. Vehicular Circulation.

a. Parking areas shall be internally connected and shall use shared driveways within the development.
This standard applies only within the development. Developments are not required to share driveways
with neighboring properties.

b. Parking areas shall not be located in the front setback area.

c. Side and rear parking areas visible from a street shall include a minimum two-foot landscape buffer
including a planting strip; a screening feature, such as a hedge, that is three feet high; and trees planted
every thirty lineal feet. Trees, hedges, and shrubs shall be classified as very low (0—0.1) or low (0.1—0.3)
in the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species Classification System (WUCOLS) and shall be of
evergreen variety to provide screening throughout the year.

d. Parking Lot Shade.

i. One shade tree shall be planted for every six parking spaces.

ii. A minimum of fifty percent of the trees shall be deciduous, as they provide shade in the
summer and sun in the winter.

iii. Covered parking areas with solar capture technology are exempt from this requirement.

2. Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation.

a. All structures, facilities, parking areas, amenities, and common areas shall be internally connected
by pedestrian pathways.

b. Pedestrian pathways shall be separated from parking areas by landscaping, curbs, or other edge
treatments.

c. Pedestrian pathways shall be directly connected to adjacent public sidewalks on each street
frontage.

3. Fences and Walls.

a. The following materials are prohibited for all fences and walls:

i. Electrified fencing;

ii. Barb wire/razor wire;

iii. Fencing using other sharp objects such as spires and glass;

iv. Cyclone fencing;

v. Vinyl; and

vi. Chain link;

vii. Materials not originally intended as fencing materials, such as pallets, corrugated metal or
fiberglass, plywood or particle board sheeting, plastic tarps, sailcloth, etc.

4. Glazing.

a. Structures shall incorporate the use of energy efficient glazing on windows and glass doors to
reduce heat loss and gain.

5. Multi-Unit Dwellings Trash and Recycling Enclosures.

a. Trash and recycling enclosures shall include the following:

i. Constructed with masonry walls with finished metal doors. Masonry walls and metal doors shall be painted in accordance with the approved color palette for the project.

ii. Both a vehicle access gate and pedestrian access gate.

iii. Downward lighting for safety and security.

6. Multi-Unit Dwelling Storage Spaces.

a. A minimum of ten square feet (eighty cubic feet) of outdoor storage space accessible from each
unit’s ground floor patio or upper floor balcony shall be provided for all units.

b. Outdoor storage areas shall be covered and able to be locked.

7. Outdoor Lighting.

a. Pedestrian-oriented lighting shall be provided in active pedestrian areas (i.e., paseos, sidewalks,
pathways, etc.).

b. Lighting for upper floor unit entries and exposed stairways shall be completely directed at the
structure so that the illuminated bulb is not visible from neighboring residential properties at ground
level.

c. Pedestrian pathway lighting features shall not exceed eight feet in height.

d. Lighting in parking areas shall not exceed sixteen feet in height.

e. Active pedestrian areas shall incorporate freestanding lighting separate from structures.

f. Bicycle parking areas shall be illuminated.

g. Pedestrian pathways shall have illumination levels of 0.5 foot-candles as a maintained minimum at
the walking surface to identify any level changes or changes in walking conditions.

h. Overhead sports court lighting shall illuminate only the intended area.

i. Light trespass onto neighboring lots is prohibited.

j. Outdoor lighting shall use energy efficient lighting technology and shall be shielded downward to
reduce glare and light pollution.

k. Gateway entry signs, directional signs, and unit and structure identifiers shall be externally
illuminated for visibility at night.

l. Exposed bulbs are prohibited.

m. Colored bulbs and lenses are prohibited.

8. Primary Structure Entrances.

a. Entry Lighting.

i. All primary structure entrances shall include dusk to dawn lighting for safety and security.

b. Interior-Facing Structures.

i. The primary entrance of each interior-facing structure shall be oriented to paseos, courtyards,
pathways, and active landscape areas.

ii. For safety, units not facing the street shall be oriented to provide visual access to entryways, pedestrian pathways, recreation areas, and common facilities from private dwelling units.

c. Street-Facing Structures.

i. Structures at the street shall have a front entry oriented to the street.

9. Property Access.

a. If parking facilities are provided, there shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved
street, easement, or alley to off-street parking facilities.

10. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

a. To provide “eyes on the street” surveillance, the largest window or group of windows of a minimum
of one of the following rooms shall view the street: living room, dining room, family room, or kitchen.

b. Units not facing the street shall be oriented to provide visual access to structure entries, pedestrian
pathways, recreation areas, and common facilities from dwelling units.

c. Drainpipes, parapets, and ledges shall not be located within three feet of windows, corridors, and
balconies. If such placement is not feasible, they shall face parking lots, public spaces, and roads.

11. Signs.

a. Entryways, structure addresses, amenities, and individual units shall be identified with signage.

b. Developments with more than one structure containing dwelling units shall also include directory
signs in parking areas and along pedestrian pathways.

c. All signs shall comply with Chapter 17.60 of this code.

12. Structure Orientation.

a. Structures shall incorporate parcel design measures that reduce heating and cooling needs by
orienting structures (both common facilities and private dwelling units) on the parcel to reduce heat loss
and gain depending on the time of day and season of the year. (Ord. 5156 § 4, 2024)

MX-1, and MX-2 zones.

A. Connectivity.

1. Vehicular Circulation.

a. Parking areas shall be internally connected and shall use shared driveways within the development.
This standard applies only within the development. Developments are not required to share driveways
with neighboring properties.

b. Parking areas shall not be located in the front setback area.

c. Side and rear parking areas visible from a street shall include a minimum two foot landscaped
buffer including a planting strip; a screening feature, such as a hedge, that is three feet high; and trees
planted every thirty lineal feet. Trees, hedges, and shrubs shall be classified as very low (0—0.1) or low
(0.1—0.3) in the Water Use Classification of Landscape Species Classification System (WUCOLS) and shall
be of evergreen variety to provide screening throughout the year.

d. Parking Lot Shade.

i. One shade tree shall be planted for every six parking spaces. A minimum of fifty percent of the
trees shall be deciduous, as they provide shade in the summer and sun in the winter.

ii. Covered parking areas with solar capture technology are exempt from this requirement.

2. Pedestrian Circulation.

a. All structures, facilities, parking areas, amenities, and common areas shall be internally connected
by pedestrian pathways.

b. Pedestrian pathways shall be separated from parking areas by landscaping, curbs, or other edge
treatments.

c. Pedestrian pathways shall be directly connected to adjacent public sidewalks on each street
frontage.

3. Glazing.

a. Structures shall incorporate the use of energy efficient glazing on windows and glass doors to
reduce heat loss and gain.

4. Ground Floor Commercial Spaces.

a. Mixed-used structures with nonresidential ground floor uses shall design the ground floor with
minimum fifteen-foot ceiling height to accommodate a variety of uses.

5. Fences and Walls.

a. The following materials are prohibited for all fences and walls:

i. Electrified fencing;

ii. Barb wire/razor wire;

iii. Fencing using other sharp objects such as spires and glass;

iv. Cyclone fencing;

v. Vinyl; and

vi. Chain link;

vii. Materials not originally intended as fencing materials, such as pallets, corrugated metal or
fiberglass, plywood or particle board sheeting, plastic tarps, sailcloth, etc.

6. Outdoor Lighting.

a. Pedestrian-oriented lighting shall be provided in active pedestrian areas (i.e., paseos, sidewalks, pathways, etc.)

b. Lighting for upper floor unit entries and exposed stairways shall be completely directed at the
structure so that the illuminated bulb is not visible from neighboring residential properties at ground
level.

c. Pedestrian pathway lighting features shall not exceed eight feet in height.

d. Lighting in parking areas shall not exceed sixteen feet in height.

e. Active pedestrian areas shall incorporate freestanding lighting separate from structures.

f. Bicycle parking areas shall be illuminated.

g. Pedestrian pathways shall have illumination levels of 0.5 foot-candles as a maintained minimum at
the walking surface to identify any level changes or changes in walking conditions.

h. Overhead sports court lighting shall illuminate only the intended area. Light trespass onto
neighboring lots is prohibited.

i. Outdoor lighting shall use energy efficient lighting technology and shall be shielded downward to
reduce glare and light pollution.

j. Gateway entry signs, directional signs, and unit and structure identifiers shall be externally
illuminated for visibility at night.

k. Exposed bulbs are prohibited.

l. Colored bulbs and lenses are prohibited.

7. Multi-Unit Dwelling Storage Spaces.

a. A minimum of ten square feet (eighty cubic feet) of outdoor storage space accessible from each
unit’s ground floor patio or upper floor balcony shall be provided for all units.

b. Outdoor storage areas shall be covered and able to be locked.

8. Parking Structures.

a. If parking structures are proposed as part of the multi-unit residential development, the parking
structure openings on each level shall be screened with decorative paneling or vertical vegetation (e.g.,
vines).

9. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

a. To provide “eyes on the street” surveillance, the largest window or group of windows of a minimum
of one of the following rooms shall view the street: living room, dining room, family room, or kitchen.

b. Units not facing the street shall be oriented to provide visual access to structure entries, pedestrian
pathways, recreation areas, and common facilities from dwelling units.

c. Drainpipes, parapets, and ledges shall not be located within three feet of windows, corridors, and
balconies. If such placement is not feasible, they shall face parking lots, public spaces, and roads.

10. Screening.

a. All screening of ground-mounted and roof-mounted equipment shall be painted in accordance with the approved color palette for the project.

11. Signs.

a. Entryways, structure addresses, amenities, and individual units shall be identified with signage.
Developments with more than one structure containing dwelling units shall also include directory signs
in parking areas and along pedestrian pathways.

b. All signs shall comply with Chapter 17.60 of this code.

12. Street-facing facade transparency.

a. Mixed-use structures with ground floor commercial uses shall have windows that make up a
minimum of sixty percent of the ground floor frontage.

13. Structure Entry.

a. All structures located adjacent to a street shall have at least one primary entry door facing the
sidewalk.

b. All ground floor entrances shall include a direct connection to the sidewalk.

c. Exterior stairways/stairwells that are not enclosed shall not be visible from the public right-of-way.

14. Trash and Recycling Enclosures.

a. All trash and recycling enclosures shall include the following:

i. Constructed with masonry walls with finished metal doors. Masonry walls and metal doors
shall be painted in accordance with the color palette submitted for the project.

ii. Both a vehicle access gate and pedestrian access gate.

iii. Downward lighting for safety and security.

iv. Separated from adjacent parking stalls by a minimum three-foot-wide planter with low growing
native plants. (Ord. 5156 § 4, 2024)

Chapter 17.20
C-O PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ZONE*

Sections: 17.20.010 Generally. 17.20.020 Uses permitted. 17.20.030 Uses subject to planning director review and approval. 17.20.040 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.20.050 Additional requirements. 17.20.060 Building height. 17.20.070 Front yard. 17.20.080 Side yard. 17.20.090 Rear yard. 17.20.100 Minimum lot area.

• Prior history: prior code §§ 17.23.010—17.23.070 and Ord. 2703.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the C-O professional and administrative office zone unless otherwise provided in this title. The purpose of this zone is to designate areas suitable for business and professional office development. The C-O zone may also serve as a buffer between regional commercial and residential areas. (Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

The following uses are permitted in a C-O zone:

A. Any one or more of the following uses:

1. Accounting, auditing, tax preparation and bookkeeping services.

2. Advertising agencies.

3. Banks, savings and loans, credit unions and other financial institutions.

4. Business and management consulting services.

5. Business and professional membership organizations.

6. Commercial art and graphic design.

7. Commercial photography, including portrait studios.

8. Computer programming and data processing services.

9. Consumer credit reporting and collection services.

10. Day care nursery.

11. Detective and security systems services.

12. Direct mail advertising services.

13. Employment agency and help supply services.

14. Engineering, surveying, architectural and environmental planning services.

15. Family and social service, clinics and centers.

16. Governmental services and administration, including libraries, museums, galleries and judicial courts;
police, fire, and other emergency service alarm centers.

17. Insurance services.

18. Legal services.

19. Management and public relations services.

20. Medical, dental, psychiatric and other health practitioner offices and clinics, including chiropractic,
acupuncture, massage therapy and blood banks.

21. Medical and dental laboratories.

22. Mortgage, loan and personal credit institutions.

23. Palm reading, fortune telling, astrologic and psychic services.

24. Pharmacies, in conjunction with medical clinics.

25. Places of assembly, commercial.

26. Post office and other courier or parcel delivery services.

27. Public and private utility administration.

28. Real estate development, sales and property management services.

29. Secretarial and court reporting services.

30. Telecommunications administration.

31. Television, radio and cable broadcasting stations.

32. Title and escrow offices.

33. Travel agencies.

34. Trusts and investment agencies.

B. Accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land.

C. Temporary offices including portable, modular or prefabricated structures constructed in conformance with the uniform codes adopted by the city (Title 15 of this code) and not attached to permanent foundations may be allowed for a period not to exceed two years, plus one-year extension subject to the approval of the planning commission.

D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or night security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the parcel. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3964 § 19, 2000; Ord. 3746 § 4, 1997; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

The following uses may be permitted in a C-O zone subject to review and approval by the planning director:

A. Public utility structures.

B. Water pump stations. (Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

A. The following uses are permitted in a C-O zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Bail bond services;

2. Body art establishment;

3. Garment cleaning, pressing, alteration and repair;

4. Hair styling shop and beauty salon, including tanning salons;

5. Photocopying and duplicating services;

6. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

7. Religious institution;

8. School, elementary, junior high, and high;

9. Scientific research and testing services;

10. Vocational and specialized schools providing technical and cultural training;

11. Veterinary services. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5008 § 6, 2020; Ord. 4944 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3746 § 5, 1997;
Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the proposed development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of commercial structures shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new commercial construction and remodeling of existing commercial structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the commercial structure.

I. Retail developments shall comply with design standards listed in Section 17.08.140. (Ord. 5006 § 3, 2020; Ord. 4939 § 10, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 20, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 10, 1998; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

Building height requirements in a C-O zone shall not exceed sixty feet (approximately four stories). (Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

Front yard requirements in a C-O zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

Side yard requirements in a C-O zone shall be as follows:

A. Where a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in any R zone, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard for a professional or administrative office building shall not be required. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

Rear yard requirements in a C-O zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

No minimum lot area shall be required in a C-O zone. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

No distance requirements between buildings on the same lot in a C-O zone. (Ord. 5158 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 1, 1991)

Chapter 17.22

C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE*

• Prior history: prior code §§ 17.25.010—17.25.080 and Ords. 2704 and 2877.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the C-1 neighborhood commercial zone unless otherwise provided in this title. The purpose of this zone is to provide an adequate variation of retail establishments and services that conveniently serve the needs of residents in the immediate neighborhood. It is highly desirable to blend uses into the area thereby protecting the residential character of the area; but not create architectural or traffic conflicts nor permit the commercial development to expand into a regional center of such scope and variety as to attract significant volumes of traffic from outside the neighborhood. (Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

The following uses are permitted in a C-1 zone:

A. Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C-O zone;

B. Any one or more of the following uses:

1. Apparel and accessory specialty shops, does not include large scale chain department stores;

2. Automobile service stations, including convenience markets but excluding truck stops;

3. Bakery, retail only;

4. Book and stationery store;

5. Candy, nut and confectionery store;

6. Christmas tree sales, limited between November 15th to December 26th each calendar year;

7. Cosmetic store;

8. Drugstore, pharmacy;

9. Fabric, yardage store;

10. Florist;

11. Fireworks (“safe and sane”) sales, limited between July 1st and July 4th each calendar year;

12. Garment cleaning, pressing, alteration and repair;

13. Grocery stores, including meat, fish, fruit, vegetable, delicatessen and convenience stores;

14. Hair styling shop and beauty salon, including tanning salons;

15. Interior decorating, including drapery, curtain and upholstery sales;

16. Jewelry, watch, clocks, silverware, coins and gemstones including repair;

17. Laundromat;

18. Liquor store;

19. Locksmith;

20. Newspaper, magazine store;

21. Pet and pet supply store, including grooming services;

22. Photocopying and duplicating services;

23. Photographic shops and developing services;

24. Physical fitness facility;

25. Private service clubs, lodges;

26. Restaurants and related eating places, excluding on-site alcohol sales, entertainment or drive-through
service;

27. Rest home, convalescent home, adult care facility, residential care facility as defined in California Health
and Safety Code Section 1502;

28. Temporary promotional activity as defined in Section 17.04.610;

29. Tobacco store;

30. Video disk/tape rental;

31. Veterinary (small animal only), excluding kennel services;

32. Shopping centers.

C. Accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land.

D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or night security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the parcel.

E. Temporary offices, including portable, modular or prefabricated structures constructed in conformance with the building codes adopted by the city (Title 15 of this code) and not attached to permanent foundations may be allowed for a period not to exceed two years, plus one-year extension subject to the approval of the planning commission.

F. The specified store, shops or businesses in subsection B of this section shall be establishments selling new merchandise exclusively, except used merchandise clearly incidental to the regular business conducted on the premises, and shall be permitted only under the following conditions:

1. Such stores, shops or businesses, except automobile service stations and outdoor seating for
restaurants, shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. No outside storage of materials is
permitted.

2. Products made incidental to a permitted use shall be sold at retail on the premises.

3. All public entrances to such stores, shops or businesses shall be from the principal street upon which the
property abuts or within one hundred feet thereof, except that a rear or side entrance from the building to a
public parking area may be provided.

4. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land,
including a storage garage for the exclusive use of the patrons and employees of the above stores or
businesses. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5092 § 1, 2022; Ord. 4715 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 21, 2000; Ord. 3395
§ 2, 1991)

The following uses may be permitted in a C-1 zone subject to review and approval by the planning director:

A. Public utility structures;

B. Water pump stations. (Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

A. The following uses are permitted in a C-1 zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Adult day care;

2. Assisted living facility;

3. Automobile accessory or parts store, including stereo, phone, upholstery, and tires;

4. Automobile tuneup specialty shops providing electrical and carburetor tuneup services and related work,

when not done as a part of, or incidental to, the operation of an automobile service station;

5. Banquet venue;

6. Carwashes, including detailing;

7. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

8. Funeral services, including a crematory, provided it is incidental to the main use;

9. Hotels and motels;

10. Kennels;

11. Mobilehome or travel trailer parks;

12. Movie theaters serving alcohol;

13. Nurseries, lawn and garden supplies;

14. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

15. Religious institution;

16. School, elementary, junior high, and high;

17. Restaurant and related eating places with on-site alcohol sales, entertainment or drive-through services;

18. Scientific research and testing services;

19. Small appliance and electronic goods repair;

20. Theaters, cinemas;

21. Trade, vocational or specialized schools. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5106 § 1, 2022; Ord. 5092 § 2, 2022;
Ord. 5008 § 7, 2020; Ord. 4945 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3746 § 6, 1997; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the commercial development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of commercial structures shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new commercial construction and remodeling of existing commercial structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the commercial structure. (Ord. 4939 § 11, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 22, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 11, 1998; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

Building height requirements in a C-1 zone shall not exceed sixty feet (approximately four stories). (Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

Front yard requirements in a C-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

Side yard requirements in a C-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in any R zone, E zone, MH zone or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard for a commercial building shall not be required. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

Rear yard requirements in a C-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R zone, E zone, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 2, 2005; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

There shall be no minimum lot area requirements in a C-1 zone. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

There shall be no distance requirements between buildings on the same lot in a C-1 zone. (Ord. 5159 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 2, 1991)

Chapter 17.24

C-2 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE*

Sections: 17.24.010 Generally. 17.24.020 Uses permitted. 17.24.030 Uses permitted subject to planning director review and approval. 17.24.040 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.24.050 Additional requirements. 17.24.060 Building height. 17.24.070 Front yard. 17.24.080 Side yard. 17.24.090 Rear yard. 17.24.100 Minimum lot area.

• Prior history: Prior code §§ 17.27.010—17.27.080 and Ords. 2705, 2752, 2926, 3105 and 3174.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the C-2 regional commercial zone unless otherwise provided in this title. The purpose of this zone is to permit development of concentrated large-scale retail operations providing a broad range of goods and services which serve the metropolitan market area. (Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

The following uses are permitted in the C-2 zone:

A. Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C-O and C-1 zones.

B. Any of the following uses:

1. Adult entertainment establishments as defined in Section 17.69.020 and subject to the regulations of
Chapter 17.69 of this code.

2. Apparel and accessory stores.

3. Appliance store, including stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other electric or gas appliances,
including repair.

4. Automobile accessory or part stores, including stereo, phone, tire, upholstery and tune-up specialty
shops but excluding heavy or major mechanical work and all body or paint work, and where all work is
conducted inside a building.

5. Automobile dealership, new and used.

6. Automobile rental agency, including limousine service.

7. Bowling center, billiards.

8. Brewery or distillery, small.

9. Camera and photographic supply.

10. Card room, bingo parlor.

11. Carpet and upholstery cleaners.

12. Carwash, detailing.

13. Computers and computer software store.

14. Department store.

15. Farmers market; provided it is conducted on a paved surface, shall not be operated more than two days
per calendar week, has been certified by the Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, and that adequate
parking is available through joint, shared or other arrangement as approved by the planning director
pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of this code.

16. Food vending vehicle.

17. Floor covering store.

18. Funeral services, including a crematory provided it is incidental to the main use.

19. Furniture store, including rental.

20. Garage for public or commercial parking.

21. Gift, novelty and souvenir store.

22. Hardware store, including home building and garden supply.

23. Hobby, toy and game store.

24. Home furnishings, including kitchenware, glassware, lamps and lighting, and fireplace inserts.

25. Hospital, sanitarium.

26. Hotel, motel, including restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges, provided they are incidental to the main
use.

27. Luggage and leather goods.

28. Military surplus store.

29. Motion picture theater and auditoriums, excluding drive-in.

30. Motorcycle dealership, new and used.

31. Musical instrument store.

32. Nurseries.

33. Paint, glass and wallpaper store.

34. Pool and spa sales, provided there is no outside storage of material.

35. Radio, television and other consumer electronics store, including repair.

36. Record, tape, disk and other pre-recorded music and video store.

37. Restaurant and related eating places, including drive-through services and on-site alcohol sales when served together with and incidental to the serving of food, or in a cocktail lounge or bar which is an accessory use to the restaurant, including entertainment.

    38. School, elementary, junior high, and high.

    39. Sewing, needlework and piece good store.

    40. Skating rinks.

    41. Sporting goods, including bicycles, camping equipment, firearms, skiing and golf.

    42. Taxidermist.

    43. Theater, cinema, excluding drive-in.

    44. Trade, vocational or specialized school.

    45. Used merchandise, including antiques, books, furniture, thrift shops, and pawnshops.

    46. Variety store.

    47. Video arcade.

    48. Winery, boutique.

C. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land.

D. Dwelling for use by caretaker or night security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the parcel. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5053 § 1, 2021; Ord. 4926 § 2, 2018; Ord. 4873 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3695 § 2, 1995; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

The following uses may be permitted in the C-2 zone subject to review and approval by the planning director:

A. Public utility structures;

B. Water pump stations. (Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

A. The following uses are permitted in a C-2 zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Adult day care;

2. Amusement parks, including miniature golf, water parks, batting cages and miniature car tracks;

3. Assisted living facility;

4. Automobile body and fender repair and painting;

5. Automobile machine shops;

6. Banquet venue;

7. Bars, cocktail lounges or other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption where
said use is the primary business;

8. Boat and recreational vehicle dealership, new and used;

9. Bus, train and other transit stations;

10. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

11. Golf driving ranges;

12. Helipad (in conjunction with a hospital);

13. Kennels;

14. Mobilehome or travel trailer park;

15. Mobilehome sales, new and used;

16. Movie theater serving alcohol;

17. Pest control services;

18. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

19. Religious institution;

20. Scientific research and testing services;

21. Swap meet, flea markets and auction yards;

22. Tool, equipment and utility trailer rental establishments;

23. Warehouses. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5008 § 8, 2020; Ord. 4946 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3746 § 7, 1997; Ord.
3395 § 3, 1991)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the commercial development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of commercial structures shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new commercial construction and remodeling of existing commercial structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the commercial structure. (Ord. 4939 § 12, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 23, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 12, 1998; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

Building height requirements in a C-2 zone shall not exceed ninety feet (approximately six stories). (Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

Front yard requirements in a C-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

Side yard requirements in a C-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in any R zone, E zone, MH zone or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard for a commercial building shall not be required. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

Rear yard requirements in a C-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, E, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 3, 2005; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

There shall be no minimum lot area in a C-2 zone. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

There shall be no distance requirements between buildings on the same lot in a C-2 zone. (Ord. 5160 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3395 § 3, 1991)

Chapter 17.25

C-B CENTRAL BUSINESS ZONE

Sections: 17.25.010 Generally. 17.25.020 Uses permitted. 17.25.030 Uses permitted subject to planning director review and approval. 17.25.040 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.25.050 Additional requirements. 17.25.060 Building height. 17.25.070 Front, side and rear yards. 17.25.090 Public benefit features. 17.25.100 Minimum lot area.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the C-B central business zone. This zone is intended to be applicable to the central business core area accommodating a diverse mix of medium/high density residential, commercial, financial and institutional uses serving both city-wide and regional needs. In addition to these uses, cultural, entertainment, specialty retail, convention services and lodging are also principal uses in this area. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

A. Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C-O, C-1, and C-2 zones;

B. Any of the following uses:

1. Bus, train and other transit station; provided, that transit vehicles are not stored on site and no repair
work or servicing of transit vehicles is conducted on site,

2. News/magazine stand,

3. Nightclub, bar, cocktail lounge or other establishment selling alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption where such use, including entertainment, is the primary business,

4. Parking garage or surface lot,

5. Police, fire and other emergency service alarm centers,

6. Post office and other courier or parcel delivery service,

7. Sidewalk use, including, but not limited to, outdoor seating, subject to issuance of an encroachment
permit;

C. Multiple-unit dwelling;

D. Employee housing, up to six residents;

E. Mixed combinations of uses allowed in subsections A and B of this section are permitted;

F. Accessory buildings, structures and uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 5161 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4911 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

The following uses may be permitted in the C-B zone subject to review and approval by the planning director:

A. Itinerant merchant, including street vendors, subject to city permit and business license;

B. Promotional activities as defined in this code;

C. Public utility structures;

D. Water pump stations;

E. Public benefit features pursuant to Section 17.25.090. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

A. The following uses are permitted in a C-B zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Adult day care;

2. Banquet venue;

3. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

4. Movie theater serving alcohol;

5. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

6. Scientific research and testing services;

7. Swap meets, flea markets and auction houses. (Ord. 5161 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 5008 § 9,
2020; Ord. 4947 § 1, 2018; Ord. 4311 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3746 § 8, 1997; Ord. 3695 § 4, 1995; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Storage of material and equipment shall be enclosed entirely within a building.

F. All outside mechanical equipment shall be enclosed or screened from public street view. Bases of towers and antennas shall be screened or enclosed to a height of fifteen feet above grade if not camouflaged.

G. Roof-top areas of structures shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new construction and remodeling of existing structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the structure. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4617 § 3, 2010; Ord. 4311 § 2, 2006; Ord. 3835 § 13, 1998; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

There shall be no maximum building height in a C-B zone. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4231 § 8, 2005; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

There shall be no minimum front, side or rear yard in a C-B zone; however, where a lot abuts any R zone, MH zone, or PUD project of a single-unit nature, there shall be a minimum setback from any side or rear property line of twenty feet. (Ord. 5161 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

A. The following public benefit features are encouraged:

1. Open Space, Atrium, Plaza, or Garden Available to the Public.

a. These areas are intended to provide public open space which provides quiet retreats from
surrounding activity in the intensely developed areas of downtown or a center. While relatively small,
they should be flexible in design to accommodate passive recreational activities, as well as allow events
and public gatherings. They should also be strategically located to denote important places, create a
focus for surrounding development, and increase light and air at the street level. Weather protected
areas can serve to function as an interior park to give the public relief from extreme weather conditions.

b. An open space area shall be directly accessible from a public sidewalk with accessibility to the
handicapped meeting state handicapped requirements.

c. Permanent art may be incorporated as part of the open areas as set forth in this subsection.

d. Kiosks, displays, art exhibits, and retail vendors are permitted provided they are portable in nature
and use of the open area by the public is not precluded. The total area occupied by such uses should not
exceed twenty-five percent of the total open area.

e. Interior pedestrian lighting shall be provided.

f. Directory or directional signs may be permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.60 of this code.

2. Sculptured Building Tops.

a. Sculptured building tops are intended to provide visual interest and variety in the downtown or
center skyline. They have the greatest impact in the downtown area where the tallest buildings are
permitted. A sculptured building top which modifies the silhouette of a building by reducing the area of
the top floor, reduces the overall bulk of the building to produce a more interesting building form. As the
building increases in height, its upper portion should become more slender and ornamental. Mechanical
equipment on the roof would be enclosed and integrated into the design of the building.

3. Public Art Work.

a. There is a broad view of what constitutes art, and it is desired to encourage a high-quality, imaginative interpretation of the various media. Works of art may be merely decorative, or both decorative and functional. Over time, new materials and art forms may be developed. Therefore, art work may include, but is not limited to, two- or three-dimensional works in all media such as oil or acrylic on canvas, textiles, photography, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, stone, etc. Art work may also include fountains, mobiles, special wall or paving surface, mosaics, murals, landscaping elements, and other decorative features. Interdisciplinary projects and collaborations are encouraged, as are works involving sound, touch and other senses.

b. Art work should be an integral part of the design of the building or public open space, and should
be compatible in bulk, scale, design, texture, color, and shape with the space in which it is located. It shall
be located so that it is clearly visible to people using the public space, and whenever possible, visible
from the street.

c. The setting for art work shall be designed in such a way as to provide comfort and amenity, and
accommodate people viewing it by incorporating such features as steps, ledges, benches and other
seating, or provide rails or other architectural features to lean against.

d. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all art features for the life of the
building or open space.

4. Voluntary Building Setback.

a. Voluntary building setbacks are intended to expand the landscaped area along streets to encourage
additional open space along public streets that link large open space areas, parks and plazas.

b. The additional setback area should provide ample room for landscaping that will complement
existing street landscaping and the building.

5. Overhead Weather Protection.

a. Overhead weather protection is intended to improve pedestrian comfort along pedestrian routes.

b. Overhead protections should be permanent and nonretractable with a minimum protection width
of six feet.

c. At least one-half of the overhead protections should be over the public sidewalk or walkway. An
encroachment permit shall be obtained from the public works department for any overhead protection
over the public right-of-way.

d. No covering shall extend more than ten feet or to a point within two feet from the curb flow line,
whichever is less. The entire area under the weather protection shall be unobstructed by structural
elements such as columns.

e. The lower edge of the overhead protection shall be a minimum of eight feet and a maximum of twelve feet above the sidewalk.

6. Day Care Facilities (Children and Adult).

   a. Day care facilities provide a safe and supportive environment for a wide range of educational, social and health related services for both children and adults. Encouraging the integration of these facilities into mixed use developments allows these services to be near both homes and workplaces helping caregivers better manage quality time at both work and home. The location of these facilities near employment centers and residential neighborhoods can also contribute to reducing automobile congestion, air pollution, and enhance the ability to blend civic, volunteer and work interests into sustainable communities. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4311 § 4, 2006; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

There shall be no lot minimum requirement in a C-B zone. (Ord. 5120 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 2, 1995)

Chapter 17.26

C-C COMMERCIAL CENTER ZONE*

Sections: 17.26.010 Generally. 17.26.020 Uses permitted. 17.26.030 Uses permitted subject to planning director review and approval. 17.26.040 Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit. 17.26.050 Additional requirements. 17.26.060 Building height. 17.26.070 Front, rear and side yards. 17.26.090 Public benefit features. 17.26.100 Minimum lot area.

• Prior history: prior code §§ 17.29.010—17.29.060 and Ords. 2706, 2831 and 3395.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the C-C (commercial center) zone. This zone is intended for those areas in the city that are planned for large-scale mixed use development centers consisting of commercial and high density residential uses with a minimum density of 20.1 dwelling units an acre. Residential development in the C-C zone will still be subject to the R-4 standards with the exception of the density maximum. (Ord. 5162 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 4312 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

The following uses are permitted in a C-C zone:

A. Any use listed in the uses permitted section in the C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones.

B. Any of the following uses:

1. Bus, train and other transit station; provided, that transit vehicles are not stored on site and no repair
work or servicing of transit vehicles is conducted on site;

2. Employee housing, up to six residents;

3. Multiple-unit dwelling;

4. Parking garage or surface lot;

5. Police, fire and other emergency service alarm centers;

6. Post office and other courier or parcel delivery service;

7. Sidewalk use, including but not limited to outdoor seating, subject to issuance of an encroachment
permit;

8. Single-room occupancy unit.

C. Mixed combinations of uses allowed in subsections A and B of this section are permitted.

D. Accessory buildings, structures or uses necessary to support the principal use located on the same lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 5162 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 4312 § 3, 2006; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

The following uses may be permitted in the C-C zone subject to review and approval by the planning director:

A. Public utility structures;

B. Water pump stations;

C. Itinerant merchant, including street vendors, subject to city permit and business license;

D. Promotional activities as defined in this code;

E. Public benefit features pursuant to Section 17.26.090. (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

A. The following uses are permitted in a C-C zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Adult day care;

2. Assisted living facility;

3. Banquet venue;

4. Bars, nightclubs, cabarets, cocktail lounges or other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for on-
site consumption where such use, including entertainment, is the primary business;

5. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

6. Kennels;

7. Movie theater serving alcohol;

8. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

9. Scientific research and testing services;

10. Swap meets, flea markets and auction houses. (Ord. 5162 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 5008 § 10,
2020; Ord. 4948 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3746 § 9, 1997; Ord. 3695 § 4, 1995; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the commercial development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. All outside mechanical equipment shall be enclosed or screened from public street view. Bases of towers and antennas shall be screened or enclosed to a height of fifteen feet above grade if not camouflaged.

H. Roof-top areas of commercial structures shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new commercial construction and remodeling of existing commercial structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the commercial structure. (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 4939 § 13, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 4617 § 4, 2010; Ord. 4312 § 4, 2006; Ord. 3964 § 24, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 14, 1998; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

Building height requirements in a C-C zone shall not exceed one hundred eighty feet (approximately twelve stories). (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

There shall be no minimum front, side or rear yard in a C-C zone; however, where a lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a single-unit nature, there shall be a minimum setback from any side or rear property line of twenty feet. (Ord. 5162 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 4312 § 5, 2006; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

A. The following public benefit features are encouraged:

1. Open Space, Atrium, Plaza, or Garden Available to the Public.

a. These areas are intended to provide public open space which provides quiet retreats from
surrounding activity in the intensely developed areas of downtown or a center. While relatively small,
they should be flexible in design to accommodate passive recreational activities, as well as allow events
and public gatherings. They should also be strategically located to denote important places, create a
focus for surrounding development, and increase light and air at the street level. Weather protected
areas can serve to function as an interior park to give the public relief from extreme weather conditions.

b. An open space area shall be directly accessible from a public sidewalk with accessibility to the
handicapped meeting state handicapped requirements.

c. Permanent art may be incorporated as part of the open areas as set forth in this subsection.

d. Kiosks, displays, art exhibits, and retail vendors are permitted provided they are portable in nature
and use of the open area by the public is not precluded. The total area occupied by such uses should not
exceed twenty-five percent of the total open area.

e. Interior pedestrian lighting shall be provided.

f. Directory or directional signs may be permitted pursuant to Chapter 17.60 of this code.

2. Sculptured Building Tops.

a. Sculptured building tops are intended to provide visual interest and variety in the downtown or
center skyline. They have the greatest impact in the downtown area where the tallest buildings are
permitted. A sculptured building top which modifies the silhouette of a building by reducing the area of
the top floor, reduces the overall bulk of the building to produce a more interesting building form. As the
building increases in height, its upper portion should become more slender and ornamental. Mechanical
equipment on the roof would be enclosed and integrated into the design of the building.

3. Public Art Work.

a. There is a broad view of what constitutes art, and it is desired to encourage a high-quality,
imaginative interpretation of the various media. Works of art may be merely decorative, or both
decorative and functional. Over time, new materials and art forms may be developed. Therefore, art
work may include, but is not limited to, two- or three-dimensional works in all media such as oil or acrylic
on canvas, textiles, photography, ceramics, wood, paper, metal, stone, etc. Art work may also include
fountains, mobiles, special wall or paving surfaces, mosaics, murals, landscaping elements, and other
decorative features. Interdisciplinary projects and collaborations are encouraged, as are works involving
sound, touch and other senses.

b. Art work should be an integral part of the design of the building or public open space, and should
be compatible in bulk, scale, design, texture, color, and shape with the space in which it is located. It shall
be located so that it is clearly visible to people using the public space, and whenever possible, visible
from the street.

c. The setting for art work shall be designed in such a way as to provide comfort and amenity, and
accommodate people viewing it by incorporating such features as steps, ledges, benches and other
seating, or provide rails or other architectural features to lean against.

d. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all art features for the life of the
building or open space.

4. Voluntary Building Setback.

a. Voluntary building setbacks are intended to expand the landscaped area along streets to encourage
additional open space along public streets that link large open space areas, parks and plazas.

b. The additional setback area should provide ample room for landscaping that will complement
existing street landscaping and the building.

5. Overhead Weather Protection.

a. Overhead weather protection is intended to improve pedestrian comfort along pedestrian routes.

b. Overhead protections should be permanent and nonretractable with a minimum protection width
of six feet.

c. At least one -half of the overhead protection should be over the sidewalk within the public right-of-
way. An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the public works department.

d. No covering shall extend more than ten feet or to a point within two feet from the curb flow line,
whichever is less. The entire area under the weather protection shall be unobstructed by structural
elements such as columns.

e. The lower edge of the overhead protection shall be a minimum of eight feet and a maximum of
twelve feet above the sidewalk.

6. Day Care Facilities (Children and Adult).

a. Day care facilities provide a safe and supportive environment for a wide range of educational, social and health related services for both children and adults. Encouraging the integration of these facilities into mixed use developments allows these services to be near both homes and workplaces helping caregivers better manage quality time at both work and home. The location of these facilities near employment centers and residential neighborhoods can also contribute to reducing automobile congestion, air pollution, and enhance the ability to blend civic, volunteer and work interests into sustainable communities. (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 4312 § 7, 2006; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

There shall be no lot minimum requirement in a C-C zone; however, all buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4 zone. (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

None; however, all buildings used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4 zone. (Ord. 5120 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3631 § 4, 1995)

Chapter 17.28

M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE

Sections: 17.28.010 Generally. 17.28.020 Uses permitted. 17.28.030 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.28.035 Additional requirements. 17.28.040 Building height. 17.28.050 Front yard. 17.28.060 Side yard. 17.28.070 Rear yard. 17.28.080 Minimum lot area. 17.28.090 Distance between buildings on the same lot.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the M-1 light manufacturing zone unless otherwise provided in this title. (Prior code § 17.31.010)

The following uses are permitted in an M-1 zone:

A. Any use permitted in the C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones; provided, however, that no building shall be used as a dwelling except accessory buildings which are incidental to the permitted use of the land, and that no building shall have a dwelling unit except when such use as a dwelling unit is incidental to the primary use of the building.

B. Any use specified below, provided such use does not produce, cause or emit any fumes, odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise or vibration detrimentally impacting neighboring property and the occupants thereof. Where adopted city or other public agency standards are applicable and available to measure such impacts, such standards shall be used to determine whether a use constitutes or will constitute such a detrimental impact.

1. Adult day care;

2. Adult entertainment establishments as defined in Section 17.69.020 and subject to the regulations of
Chapter 17.69 of this code;

3. Animal hospitals, kennels and veterinaries;

4. Automobile and light truck, two-axle vehicles, parking and storage;

5. Automobile assembling, body and fender works, painting, upholstering, dismantling and used parts
storage, when operated or maintained wholly within a building;

6. Bakeries;

7. Banquet venue;

8. Boat buildings;

9. Bottling plant;

10. Building materials storage yards;

11. Cabinet or carpenter shop;

12. Carpet, awning, blinds, mattress or upholstery shops, including cleaning and repair;

13. Concrete batch plants, portable, not to exceed two-yard capacity;

14. Contractor’s plants and storage yards;

15. Distributing plants;

16. Electric welding and electroplating;

17. Frozen food lockers;

18. Furniture and automobile upholstering operations not confined wholly to a building;

19. Ice and cold storage plants;

20. Laboratories, experimental research and testing;

21. Laundries, cleaning and dyeing plants;

22. Lumberyards;

23. Machine shops (except punch presses of over twenty tons rated capacity, drop hammers and automatic
screw machines);

24. Paint mixing plants (not employing a boiling process);

25. Public utilities service yards, power plants or distributing stations;

26. Rubber fabrication or products made from finished rubber;

27. Sheet metal shops;

28. Stone monument works;

29. Storage spaces for transit and transportation equipment;

30. Tool rental and equipment;

31. Truck repairing and overhauling shops;

32. Welding, metal fabricating and blacksmith shops;

33. Wholesale businesses, storage buildings and warehouses;

    34. Manufacturer of:

        a. Arts and crafts,

        b. Billboards and advertising structures, electric neon signs,

        c. Ceramic products,

        d. Clothing or garments,

        e. Cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries, drugs and pharmaceuticals,

        f. Electronic instruments and devices, radios, televisions, phonographs and business machines,

        g. Food products (except the rendering or refining of fats or oils),

        h. Furniture,

        i. Musical instruments and toys,

        j. Prefabricated buildings,

        k. Shoes,

        l. Soap (cold mix only),

    m. Textiles. Manufacture, compounding, assembling or treatment of articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semiprecious metals or stones, shell, textiles, tobacco, wood, yards and paint, not employing a boiling process.

C. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land.

D. The Bakersfield Airpark provides an expanded airport/aircraft landing field for recreation, agricultural, and commercial/industrial uses. Therefore, in addition to the uses allowed in this section, the following additional uses are permitted within the Bakersfield Airpark property:

1. Agricultural crop dusting services and related chemical storage;

2. Aircraft rental;

3. Aircraft repair and maintenance;

4. Aircraft runways and landing fields;

5. Aviation related businesses;

6. Aviation fuel sales;

7. Aviation related manufacturing;

8. Flight training schools;

9. Freight and package delivery services;

10. Hangars and aircraft tie-downs. (Ord. 5008 § 11, 2020; Ord. 3995 § 1, 2001; Ord. 3059 § 1, 1986; Ord.
2926 § 2, 1984; Ord. 2707 § 1, 1982; prior code § 17.31.020)

A. The following uses are permitted in the M-1 zone only with the approval of a conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

1. Agricultural packing plants;

2. Aircraft and automobile factories;

3. Automobile parts manufacturer;

4. Battery manufacturer;

5. Breweries or distilleries, large;

6. Clinics, hospitals, sanitariums or other buildings for contagious, mental, drug or liquor addiction cases;

7. Equestrian establishments, stables, riding academies, schools or amusements;

8. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

9. Freighting or trucking yards or terminals;

10. Helipad (in conjunction with a hospital);

11. Livestock slaughtering and processing, wholly within a building;

12. Machine shops, including punch presses and automatic screw machines;

13. Movie theater serving alcohol;

14. Planing mills;

15. Recycling centers, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that are within a convenience
zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

16. Tire rebuilding, recapping and retreading plants;

17. Truck stop. (Ord. 5163 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5008 § 12, 2020; Ord. 4949 § 1, 2018; Ord. 4926 § 2, 2018; Ord.
4912 § 1, 2017; Ord. 3746 § 10, 1997; Ord. 3174 § 5, 1988; Ord. 2707 § 2, 1982; prior code § 17.31.026)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Industrial and commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet.

Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of structures adjacent to properties zoned or designated for residential development shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new construction and remodeling of existing structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the structure. (Ord. 4939 § 14, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 25, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 16, 1998; Ord. 2707 § 3, 1982)

Building height in an M-1 zone shall be six stories and not exceed seventy-five feet. (Prior code § 17.31.030)

Front yard requirements in an M-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5163 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 4, 2005; prior code § 17.31.040)

Side yard requirements in an M-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R zone, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5163 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 5, 2005; prior code § 17.31.050)

Rear yard requirements in an M-1 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R zone, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5163 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 6, 2005; prior code § 17.31.070)

There shall be no minimum lot area in an M-1 zone. (Ord. 5163 § 2, 2024)

There shall be no distance requirements between buildings on the same lot in an M-1 zone. (Ord. 5163 § 1, 2024; prior code § 17.31.080)

Chapter 17.30

M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING ZONE

Sections: 17.30.010 Generally. 17.30.020 Uses permitted. 17.30.030 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.30.035 Additional requirements. 17.30.040 Building height. 17.30.050 Front yard. 17.30.060 Side yard. 17.30.070 Rear yard. 17.30.080 Minimum lot area.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the M-2 general manufacturing zone unless otherwise provided in this chapter. (Prior code § 17.32.010)

The following uses are permitted in an M-2 zone:

A. Any use permitted in the M-1 zone; provided, however, that no building shall be used as a dwelling except accessory buildings which are incidental to the permitted use of the land, and that no building shall have a dwelling unit except when such use as a dwelling unit is incidental to the primary use of the building.

B. Any of the following uses:

1. Acetylene gas manufacture or storage;

2. Adult entertainment establishments as defined in Section 17.69.020 and subject to the regulations of
Chapter 17.69 of this code;

3. Aircraft and automobile factories;

4. Agricultural packing plants (vegetables and fruits);

5. Alcohol and alcoholic beverages manufacture;

6. Ammonia, chlorine and bleaching powder manufacture;

7. Automobile and truck manufacture;

8. Automobile and truck parts manufacturer;

9. Bag cleaning;

10. Battery manufacturer;

11. Blast furnaces;

12. Boiler or tank works;

13. Breweries or distilleries, large;

14. Brick, tile or terra cotta products manufacture;

15. Building materials manufacture;

16. Carpet and rug manufacture;

17. Cement and lime manufacturing when the manufacturing plant is equipped capable of collecting at least
ninety-seven percent of all particulate matter from kiln gases;

18. Clay product manufacture;

19. Coke ovens;

20. Cotton gins or oil mills;

21. Creameries;

22. Crematories;

23. Creosote treatment or manufacture;

24. Disinfectant manufacture;

25. Distillation of coal, wood or tar;

26. Dyestuffs manufacture;

27. Exterminator or insect poison manufacture;

28. Feed, flour and grains mills;

29. Firearms manufacture;

30. Food and/or shelter service as defined in Section 17.04.285;

31. Forge plants;

32. Freighting and trucking yards and terminals;

33. Freight classification yards;

34. Glass and glass product manufacture;

35. Grain elevator;

36. Helipad (in conjunction with a hospital);

37. Iron, steel, brass or copper foundries or fabrication plants, and heavy weight casting;

38. Lamp black manufacture;

39. Linoleum or oiled products manufacture;

40. Machine shops including punch presses and automatic screw machines;

41. Metal container manufacturer;

42. Ore reduction;

43. Paint, oil, shellac, turpentine or varnish manufacture;

44. Paper or pulp manufacture;

45. Petroleum refining and reclaiming plants;

46. Planing mills;

47. Plastic manufacture;

48. Potash works;

49. Railroad roundhouses and repair shops;

    50. Rolling mills;

    51. Rubber processing and manufacture;

    52. Sawmills;

    53. Soap manufacture;

    54. Sodium compounds manufacture;

    55. Starch manufacture;

    56. Tar roofing or waterproofing or other tar products manufacture;

    57. Tire rebuilding, recapping, and retreading plants;

    58. Truck stop.

C. The accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land. (Ord. 5008 § 13, 2020; Ord. 4926 § 2, 2018; Ord. 4604 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2926 § 3, 1984; Ord. 2708 § 1, 1982; prior code § 17.32.020)

While any use may be permitted by conditional use permit pursuant to Section 17.64.020(B), the following uses are not permitted in the M-2 zone except by conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

A. Acid manufacture;

B. Ammunition manufacture;

C. Cement, lime, gypsum or plaster of Paris manufacture;

D. Chemical manufacture;

E. Curing, tanning and storage of rawhide or skins;

F. Distillation of bones;

G. Drop forge industries manufacturing forgings with power hammers;

H. Dumps and refuse disposal areas;

I. Explosives, manufacture or storage;

J. Fat rendering;

K. Feed and fuel yards;

L. Fertilizer manufacture;

M. Garbage, offal or dead animal reduction or dumping;

N. Gas manufacture;

O. Gelatin or size manufacture;

P. Glucose or dextrine manufacture;

Q. Glue manufacture;

R. Nonmineral oil extraction plants;

S. Recycling center, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14520, that is within a convenience zone, as defined by Public Resources Code Section 14509.4;

T. Sewer farms or sewage disposal plants;

U. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc or iron ores;

V. Slaughterhouse;

W. Scrap metal yards, junkyards;

X. Wineries. (Ord. 4950 § 1, 2018; Ord. 4604 § 2, 2009; Ord. 4044 § 1, 2002; Ord. 3746 § 11, 1997; Ord. 3174 § 6, 1988; prior code § 17.32.026)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Industrial and/or commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the proposed development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of structures adjacent to properties zoned or designated for residential development shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new construction and remodeling of existing structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the structure. (Ord. 4939 § 15, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 26, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 16, 1998; Ord. 2708 § 2, 1982)

Building height in an M-2 zone shall be thirteen stories and shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet. (Prior code § 17.32.030)

Front yard requirements in an M-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located a minimum of ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5164 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 7, 2005; prior code § 17.32.040)

Side yard requirements in an M-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5164 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 8, 2005; prior code § 17.32.050)

Rear yard requirements in an M-2 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5164 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 9, 2005; prior code § 17.32.060)

There shall be no minimum lot area in an M-2 zone. (Ord. 5164 § 1, 2024; prior code § 17.32.070)

There shall be no distance requirements between buildings on the same lot in an M-2 zone. (Ord. 5164 § 1, 2024; prior code § 17.32.080)

Chapter 17.31

M-3 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) ZONE

Sections: 17.31.010 Generally. 17.31.020 Uses permitted. 17.31.030 Uses permitted only by conditional use permit. 17.31.040 Additional requirements. 17.31.050 Building height. 17.31.060 Front yard. 17.31.070 Side yard. 17.31.080 Rear yard. 17.31.090 Minimum lot area. 17.31.100 Distance between buildings on the same lot.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the M-3 (heavy industrial) zone unless otherwise provided in this chapter. The M-3 zone is intended to provide areas suitable for the development of heavy manufacturing and industrial uses, processing of animals for food or byproducts, waste recycling or disposal processing, and processing or manufacture of undesirable products. Uses allowed in the M-3 zone are incompatible with other land uses and should be located in places substantially removed from uses which may be impacted from M-3 uses. (Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

The following uses are permitted in an M-3 zone:

A. Acetylene gas manufacture and storage;

B. Acid manufacture;

C. Alcohol and alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distillation;

D. Beef, swine, poultry or rabbit slaughter;

E. Blast furnaces;

F. Cement and lime manufacturing when the manufacturing plant is equipped capable of collecting at least ninety-seven percent of all particulate matter from kiln gases;

G. Chemical manufacture;

H. Clay product manufacture;

I. Coke ovens;

J. Cotton gins or oil mills;

K. Creosote treatment or manufacture;

L. Curing, tanning, and storage of raw hide or skins;

M. Disinfectant manufacture;

N. Distillation of coal, wood, bones, or tar;

O. Drop forge industries manufacturing forgings with power hammers;

P. Explosives, manufacture or storage;

Q. Exterminator or insect poison manufacture;

R. Fat rendering;

S. Feed and fuel yards;

T. Fertilizer manufacture;

U. Forge plants;

V. Gelatin or size manufacture;

W. Glass or glass product manufacture;

X. Glucose or dextrine manufacture;

Y. Glue manufacture;

Z. Iron, steel, brass or copper foundries or fabrication plants, and heavy weight casting;

AA. Nonmineral oil extracting plants;

BB. Ore reduction;

CC. Paint, oil, shellac, turpentine or varnish manufacture;

DD. Paper or pulp manufacture;

EE. Petroleum refining, reclaiming plants, and associated uses;

FF. Rolling mills;

GG. Rubber processing and manufacture;

HH. Sawmills;

II. Smelting of tin, copper, zinc, or iron ores;

JJ. Scrap metal yards, junkyards;

KK. Tar roofing or waterproofing or other tar products manufacture;

LL. Accessory buildings or structures necessary to such use located on the same lot or parcel of land;

MM. Dwelling for use by a caretaker or night security, or as accessory and incidental to the permitted use on the parcel. (Ord. 5165 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

While any use may be permitted by conditional use permit pursuant to subsection B of Section 17.64.020, the following uses are not permitted in the M-3 zone except by conditional use permit issued in accordance with the procedures provided in Chapter 17.64 of this code:

A. Coal-fired cogeneration facility or steam generators;

B. Community septic disposal systems;

C. Electrical power generator plants;

D. Hazardous waste disposal facilities;

E. Mining and mineral extraction;

F. Nonhazardous oily waste disposal facilities;

G. Sanitary landfills;

H. Septage disposal sites;

I. Sewage treatment plants;

J. Transfer station;

K. Waste-to-energy facilities. (Ord. 3746 § 12, 1997; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

The following requirements shall apply to all development permitted by this chapter:

A. All permitted and conditional uses pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to site plan review as provided in Chapter 17.08 of this code.

B. Landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.61 of this code.

C. Off-street parking and loading shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.58 of this code.

D. Signs shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.60 of this code.

E. Industrial and/or commercial development proposed adjacent to property zoned or designated for residential development shall be required to be separated by a solid masonry wall constructed a minimum height of six feet from highest grade. Any wall located within or along the front yard area shall not exceed a height of four feet. Along street frontages, landscaping shall be required in lieu of or in combination with a solid wall, as determined by the development services director, to screen the proposed development from the residential uses.

F. Open storage of material and equipment permitted in this zone shall be surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence, including solid gates where necessary, not less than six feet in height. Materials shall not be stacked above the height of the screening.

G. For developments under this section using outside storage, the areas devoted to outside storage shall be treated with a permanent dust binder or other permanent dust control measures consistent with air pollution control regulations, as approved by the planning director.

H. Roof-top areas of structures adjacent to properties zoned or designated for residential development shall be completely screened from view by parapets or other finished architectural features constructed to a height of the highest equipment and unfinished structural element or architectural feature of the building. This requirement shall apply to all new construction and remodeling of existing structures which involve a change of fifty percent or more of the roof structure or an addition of fifty percent or more to the floor area of the structure. (Ord. 4939 § 16, 2018; Ord. 4714 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3964 § 27, 2000; Ord. 3835 § 17, 1998; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

Building height in an M-3 zone shall not exceed two hundred ten feet (approximately fourteen stories). (Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

Front yard requirements in an M-3 zone shall be as follows:

A. All buildings shall be located not nearer than ten feet from the front property line. (Ord. 5165 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

Side yard requirements in an M-3 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a side yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. On a corner lot, the side yard on the street side of the lot shall be not less than ten feet.

C. In all other cases, a side yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5165 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 10, 2005; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

Rear yard requirements in an M-3 zone shall be as follows:

A. Where the lot abuts any R, MH zone, or PUD project of a residential nature, there shall be a rear yard of not less than twenty feet.

B. Where there is an alley at the rear of the lot, such rear yard may be measured to the center of the alley.

C. In all other cases, a rear yard shall not be required. (Ord. 5165 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4236 § 11, 2005; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

There shall be no minimum lot area in an M-3 zone. (Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

There shall be no distance required between buildings on the same lot in an M-3 zone. (Ord. 5165 § 1, 2024; Ord. 3383 § 1, 1991)

Chapter 17.32

A AGRICULTURE ZONE

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in the A agricultural zone unless otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019; prior code § 17.36.010)

The following uses are permitted in an A zone:

A. One single-unit dwelling;

B. Housing, employee, agriculture;

C. Accessory agricultural buildings and uses, including farm buildings, housing for agricultural workers, garages and implement shelters, provided no livestock or any building or enclosure used in connection with livestock shall be located nearer than one hundred feet to the front lot line, nor nearer than fifty feet to any existing dwelling on any contiguous property, nor nearer than one hundred feet to any public park, school, hospital or similar institution;

D. Hatching, raising and fattening of chickens, turkeys, or other fowl, or poultry or rabbits, fish or frogs for domestic or commercial use; provided, that no commercial poultry pen or coop or commercial rabbitry shall be maintained on a building site containing an area of less than one acre;

E. Agricultural and horticultural uses including nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, the keeping of one or more beehives or the raising of field crops, tree crops, berry or bush crops, or vegetable or flower gardening on a commercial scale;

F. The keeping of bovine animals, horses, mules, sheep, goats and hogs (none garbage fed); provided, that the number thereof shall not exceed a number per acre equal to four adult animals in any combination of the foregoing animals and their immature offspring; and provided, that in no event shall there be more than five hogs kept on any premises. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 5166 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2985 § 4, 1985; Ord. 2709 § 1, 1982; prior code § 17.36.020)

The following uses may be permitted subject to review and approval by the planning director:

Private or public open recreational or sporting uses or events for a period of not to exceed one week at a time. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3964 § 28, 2000; Ord. 2709 § 2, 1982; prior code § 17.36.025)

lot.

None, except that on parcels or lots of less than fifteen thousand square feet in area and recorded as a separate lot in the office of the county recorder prior to the enactment of Ordinance No. 1010 (1954), the parcel or lot may be occupied by not more than one dwelling unit. Regulations shall be the same as required in the R-1 zone; provided, that all buildings shall be located not nearer than one hundred ten feet from the centerline of any existing or planned public street or highway. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2709 § 3, 1982; prior code § 17.36.030)

All permitted uses and regulations in the A-20A (agricultural twenty-acre minimum lot size) zone shall be the same as for the A zone, except that the minimum lot size shall not be less than twenty acres. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2709 § 4, 1982)

All permitted uses and regulations in the A-WR zone shall be the same as for the A zone, except that “surface water spreading grounds” may also occur as a permitted use. (Ord. 5185 § 1, 2024; Ord. 4970 § 1, 2019)