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Title 9 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT›Chapter 2 — ZONING
California City Municipal Code Art. 14 Commercial Districts - General Requirements
California City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California City
Cite as: California City Municipal Code Article 14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 9-2.1400. - Purpose.¶
Commercial districts are designed to provide for retail stores, offices, service establishments and wholesale businesses for the convenience of the public.
Sec. 9-2.1401. - Commercial District.¶
The following districts are designated for commercial purposes in accordance with the General Plan:
C1 Neighborhood Commercial
C2 Community Commercial
C3 Commercial/Office
C4 Service Commercial
C5 Regional Commercial
Sec. 9-2.1402. - General Provisions and Exceptions.¶
The following applies to all commercial districts:
(a) Prior to issuance of a building permit, proposed commercial uses shall be reviewed by the Planning Director for compliance with applicable standards and regulations of this chapter.
(b) Businesses, services and processes shall be conducted within enclosed structures, except for off-street parking, off-street loading areas, and patio dining for restaurants and businesses which by their nature must be conducted outside a structure.
(c) No use shall emit noxious odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water-carried waste, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard of fire or explosive.
( Ord. No. 12-711 , § 2, 8-8-2012)
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