Burbank Municipal Code Div. 6 Commercial Recreation (cr) Zone

The Commercial Recreation (CR) Zone is intended for recreational uses which are privately owned and operated for commercial purposes. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

In the CR Zone, all uses shall be consistent with the maximum FAR and maximum residential density, as prescribed in the General Plan, as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 3839, eff. 5/24/13; amended by Ord. 24-4,022, eff. 1/17/25.]

In the CR Zone, uses are allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. [Added by Ord. No. 3343; Amended by Ord. No. 3504, eff. 12/26/98; 3464, 3457, 3439, 3404, 3400, 3376.]

10-1-2438, 2439 AND 2440:

[Deleted by Ord. No. 3504, eff. 12/26/98.]

The following property development standards shall apply in a CR Zone:

A. STRUCTURE HEIGHT.

1. The maximum height of a structure shall be a maximum of 35 feet as measured from grade as defined in this article. Roof and architectural features may exceed the maximum height up to 15 additional feet without the need of a Conditional Use Permit if a 45 degree angle is maintained as depicted in Diagram No. 1.

2. Maximum building height shall be measured to the ceiling height of the highest room permitted for human occupancy.

3. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a structure higher than 35 feet.

B. OPEN SPACE.

1. Distance Requirements.

Each lot which abuts or is adjacent to an R-1, R-1-H or R-2 lot shall provide open space not less than 20 feet wide along the area that abuts the residential property. Lots abutting or adjacent to R-3 and R-4 lots shall provide a minimum five (5) foot open space between the properties.

2. Determination of Open Space.

This open space shall be measured from the lot line of the residential property to the commercial structure. Public rights-of-way may be included within the calculation of such area, except as otherwise provided in this section.

3. Landscaping Requirement.

When the commercial property abuts or is adjacent to an R-1, R-1-H or R-2 property, a five (5) foot strip of the open space which lies adjacent to the residential property shall be landscaped, unless a public right-of-way is utilized in the calculation of the open space. This landscaping is intended to provide screening between the different zones.

4. Parking Allowed in Open Space.

When the commercial property abuts property other than R-1, R-1-H or R-2, the open space may be used for surface parking.

C. YARDS.

1. Front Yard - Definition.

For the purpose of this section, side yards on corner lots shall be considered as front yards.

2. Setbacks.

a. Front Yards. All structures shall be set back at least 25 feet from the front lot line. A minimum of a ten (10) foot setback from the front lot line to any surface parking area is required.

b. Side Yards. A five (5) foot side yard building setback is required; provided, however, if the side yard abuts or is adjacent to a residentially zoned property, a minimum ten (10) foot setback is required. A minimum of a five (5) foot setback from the side lot line to any surface parking is required.

c. Rear Yards. A five (5) foot rear yard building setback is required; provided, however, if the rear yard abuts or is adjacent to a residentially zoned property, a minimum ten (10) foot setback is required. A minimum five (5) foot setback from the rear lot line to any surface parking area is required.

3. Landscaping.

a. Californian native plants and California Sycamore trees shall be used as landscaping materials. California Sycamore trees shall be used as required street trees.

b. The landscaping requirements of Section 10-1-705(C)(3) shall apply in the CR Zone.

c. The requirements for parking structures and surface parking lots in Article 14 of this Chapter shall apply in the CR Zone.

4. Retail Structures.

On retail structures, bay windows at least three (3) feet high may project over 75 percent of the required front yard not to exceed three (3) feet into the front yard. The bay windows shall be spaced to allow adequate sunlight to reach required landscaping.

5. Parking.

a. No surface parking area frontage shall comprise more than 50 percent of any street frontage.

b. If surface parking is visible from the public right-of-way, parking shall be organized into parking courts not to exceed 40 stalls, surrounded on all sides with a minimum five (5) foot landscape buffer.

c. Parking structures shall not be allowed in the rear 50 percent of the property if the property abuts or is adjacent to a residential zone.

D. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS.

For additional standards, see the remainder of this chapter.

E. Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential-Only Development.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section shall not apply to the following projects:

1. Mixed-use developments (multifamily residential with nonresidential use) allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. These projects shall be governed by the provisions of Article 9, Division 4 of this Code, commencing with Section 10-1-915.

2. Multifamily residential-only developments allowed as set forth in Section 10-1-502. These projects shall be governed by the provisions of Article 6, Division 3.5 of this Code, commencing with Section 10-1-621. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93; amended by Ord. No. 23-3,996, eff. 7/7/23; 23-3,994; 15-3,860; 3810, 3548, 3491, 3488.]

Unless specifically exempted by Section 10-1-1914 of this Code, no structure shall be erected in the CR Zone, nor shall any permits related thereto be issued until an application for Development Review has been submitted to and approved by the Director, as provided in Division 2, Article 19 of this chapter. These permits include but are not limited to site preparation permits such as demolition permits and grading permits. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]

The following design criteria shall apply to proposed improvements in the CR Zone:

A. Pitched roofs are required. Mansard roofs are prohibited.

B. Architectural design-Mission, Rancho or Spanish Colonial style shall be used incorporating a number of the following elements; verandas, arbors, patios, courtyards, plazas, arches, simulated wood roofs, tile roofs, open beam ceilings or walkways, archways, colonial columns and heavy posts.

C. Color-Whites, natural wood grain finishes, earth tones, pale tones, tans, rusts, adobe pink, and copper patina shall be used and incorporated. No bright colors may be used.

D. Materials and Finishes-A number of the following may be incorporated, if otherwise permitted by the Burbank Municipal Code: wood, rough cut timbers, river rock, Spanish tile and textured stucco.

E. The design standards of Section 10-1-1113.1 shall apply in the CR Zone. [Added by Ord. No. 3343, eff. 6/26/93.]