Camarillo Municipal Code § 19.20.030 Uses subject to conditional use permits

The recreation commercial zone is intended to provide for outdoor recreation and agricultural uses suitable for development without significant impact to the environment of the area. The recreation commercial zone also recognizes incidental and accessory uses such as residences, commercial and public service facilities subject to review, and in some cases conditions to protect natural scenic or recreational value.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.1.)

In the recreation commercial zone, only the following uses will be permitted subject to development standards and approval of a development plan further specified in this zone:

1. Agriculture, floriculture and horticulture; land within the R-C zone may be used for growing agricultural crops and uses accessory thereto, but no farm animals or fowl shall be raised or kept on any lot or parcel except as otherwise permitted in the R-C zone;

2. Arboretums;

3. Archery ranges (interior or exterior);

4. Bicycle rentals;

5. Bowling alleys;

6. Building materials, storage of, used in the construction of a building permitted or building project permitted during the construction and thirty days thereafter, including the contractor's temporary office; provided, that any lots or parcel of land so used shall be a part of the building project or on property adjoining the construction site;

7. Churches, temples or other places used exclusively for religious worship including customary incidental educational and social activities in conjunction therewith;

8. Dance pavilions;

9. Elementary, junior high, high schools and colleges offering full curricula as required by state law;

10. Fire stations and facilities for federal, state and county law enforcement agencies but not including jails, prisons or other places of confinement;

11. Fishing and casting ponds;

12. Golf courses and driving ranges;

13. Gymnasiums, including meeting rooms and office space for conducting business in connection with the operation of the gymnasium and ancillary functions;

14. Miniature golf course;

15. Museums;

16. Publicly owned recreation areas including structures, playgrounds and athletic fields, public parks;

17. Public building and structures excluding prisons and other places of confinement;

18. Riding and hiking trails, excluding trails for motor vehicles;

19. Skating rinks, indoor and outdoor;

20. Swimming pools or clubs;

21. Temporary mobile home housing for caretaker or superintendent; upon application, the planning director may authorize the housing of the superintendent or caretaker in mobile homes for a thirty-day period.

a. At the expiration of the aforesaid thirty-day period, the planning director may authorize the extension of such housing for an additional sixty days provided the applicant has filed for a conditional use permit during the first thirty-day period. If the conditional use permit is denied by the planning commission, the extended authorization by the planning director is rescinded.

b. Not more than one such authorization per applicant shall be authorized by the planning director within any twelve-month period.

c. The applicant may, within twenty days after filing an application, appeal the decision of the planning director to the planning commission pursuant to procedure and provisions set forth for public hearing in the zoning ordinance;

23. Tennis, handball, volleyball, badminton, lawn bowling or similar courts or clubs.

24. Other uses which in the judgment of the commission are similar to, compatible with and no more objectionable than any of those enumerated therein.

25. The planning director may authorize a temporary carnival, fair, rodeo, gymkhana and any other similar temporary recreational and amusement type enterprise whenever the duration of the enterprise is for not more than seven days within any sixty-day period of time; at the time of authorization, the planning director may impose conditions regarding hours of operation, access parking, fencing and surface treatment to inhibit dust emanation and bonds to guarantee site maintenance;

26. Accessory uses customarily incidental to any permitted uses, provided such activities and facilities are located on the same premises on which are located the uses to which these are accessory.

(Ord. 512 § 6, 1982; Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.2.)

The following uses may be permitted in the R-C zone if a conditional use permit is obtained from the planning commission in the manner provided in Chapter 19.62. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient proof that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to the property in the vicinity or zone in which the use will be situated; that said effects can be prevented with the imposition of conditions; and that the permit is necessary for the owner of the property to make reasonable use of the property:

1. Buildings in excess of forty-five feet in height;

2. Campgrounds and travel trailer parks;

3. Commercial amusement center, amusement rides and devices;

4. Commercial stables and riding academies with the boarding of horses on a lot or parcel of land with an area of not less than two acres including a dwelling for a caretaker and family;

5. Fairgrounds;

6. Heliport landing areas;

7. Movie sets or locations which may contain structures of a temporary nature to be used for photographic and scenic purposes in connection with the production of motion pictures and television programs; such sets or locations shall not be used as a permanent service studio or for other similar type of use;

8. Outdoor festivals;

9. Racetracks;

10. Rifle, pistol, skeet or trap ranges;

11. Rodeos;

12. Stadium, sports arena;

13. Public utility structures and facilities which include electrical substations, power booster or conversion plants, telephone exchange buildings;

14. Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

15. Arcades.

(Ord. 537 § 2, 1982: Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.3.)

Signs may be erected in a recreation commercial zone in accordance with the sign regulations, Title 17, for commercial uses.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.4.)

The property development and performance standards set forth in Section 19.20.060 through 19.20.170 shall apply to all lots and premises in the R-C zone.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5 (part).)

All uses within the R-C recreation commercial zone shall operate in accordance with the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 of this code.

(Ord. 763 § 8, 1992.)

A. Minimum lot area shall be one acre exclusive of any public right-of-way dedicated for road purposes or proposed road purposes.

B. Minimum width of lot shall be one hundred fifty feet, excepting corner lots which shall be one hundred seventy feet.

C. Minimum depth of lots measured at right angles to the front property line shall be one hundred feet.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(1).)

All buildings shall be limited to a height of forty-five feet.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(2).)

A. Front Yard. All buildings or structures on property adjacent to a public road shall be set back not less than thirty feet from the property line or proposed right-of-way line if future public road dedication is required, which ever is greater. Pedestrian walks, vehicular access drives, meter pits, signs (authorized by the sign ordinance) and utility manholes shall be permitted in any front yard. The rear fifteen feet of the setback area may be used for parking purposes and other uses in accordance with the approved development plan excluding habitable structures.

B. Side Yards. Side yards on interior property lines shall be equal to the height of the building but in no case less than fifteen feet except that minimum side yards of fifty feet shall be required whenever a lot or parcel in the R-C zone abuts a lot or parcel of land in any R zone. The side yard adjacent to the public road shall meet the front yard setback requirements. A common building wall with a zero setback on common interior side yards may be established by development plan approval by the planning commission who shall require the exchange and recordation of necessary documents to insure adequate access, parking and easements to serve the development.

C. Rear Yards. A rear yard shall be not less than twenty feet, except that a minimum rear yard of fifty feet shall be required whenever a lot or parcel of land in the R-C zone abuts a lot or parcel in an R zone or abuts any street or alley which separates an R-C zone from any R zone.

D. General Yard Uses. All operations and uses, except parking, landscaping, recreational and loading uses, shall be conducted in a completely enclosed building.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(3).)

The ground floor area of buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty percent of the total area of the premises.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(4).)

The parking provisions shall be as set forth in the parking regulations, Chapter 19.44.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(5).)

A. The placement and design of walls shall be submitted to, and approved by, the planning commission.

B. A six-foot solid decorative masonry wall shall be provided and maintained on the boundary of the R-C zone which abuts or lies across a public street or alley from a residential zone; except, on the front or side front portion of the property, the wall shall be placed in a location approved by the planning commission to provide the necessary screening from the public way.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(6).)

Lighting, including spotlights, floodlights, electrical reflectors, and other means of illumination for signs, and the like, shall be focused, directed and so arranged as to prevent glare or direct illumination on streets or adjoining property.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(7).)

A. The purpose of the landscaping requirements shall be to enhance, conserve and stabilize property values by encouraging pleasant and attractive surroundings. Landscaping also contributes to the relief of heat, noise and glare through the proper placement of plants and trees. The retention of natural and existing landscaping is encouraged.

B. Landscaping and all other ground space treatment shall be provided upon at least fifteen percent of the net developed site. All landscaping shall be provided with a permanent watering system and be surrounded by a six-inch concrete curb. Landscaping shall be considered actual planting areas of lawn, trees, planter boxes, shrubs, or other plants. Environmental areas shall be considered those spaces related to or integrated with landscaping which provide an interesting complementary design. Courtyards, water ponds, streams, walkways, decks, kiosks and similar items may be permitted at the discretion of the planning director or planning commission. Such landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:

1. Maintenance. Required landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, orderly and healthy condition. This is meant to include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

2. Required landscaped areas shall be provided with a suitable, permanent method of watering or sprinkling of plants. This watering system shall consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers to insure a sufficient amount of water for plants within the landscaped area. Sprinklers shall be so spaced as to assure a complete coverage of the required landscaped area. The use of hose bibs with portable water will not be accepted.

3. The entire front yard setback shall be landscaped with the exception of that area provided for vehicles or pedestrian access.

4. No planting area shall be considered as such unless it contains at least twenty-four square feet of area and is a minimum of four feet in width, except raised planting boxes within close proximity to the building.

5. One tree, fifteen-gallon minimum, of a species approved on the final landscaping plans shall be planted within a minimum thirty-six square foot area, at every ten rows of single row parking stalls, or every twenty rows of double row parking stalls.

6. Each unused space resulting from the design of parking spaces or accessory structures over twenty-four square feet in area shall be landscaped.

7. When the recreational-commercial development either rears on or sides on a residential zone, or where the R-C zone abuts an alley or developed property, it shall include a six-foot wide landscaped area to screen the area adjacent to that residential or developed property line. The design of the screening shall consist of a wall and/or evergreen trees or shrubs, closely spaced.

8. Landscaping Plan. A plan at a minimum scale of one inch equals thirty feet shall be submitted for approval by the planning director and shall contain the following:

a. The dimensions and square footage of each planting area;

b. The total square footage and percentage of the net developed site devoted to landscaping;

c. Identification of each plant, common and botanical name, at the planting area; the number of each and their container size;

d. The permanent watering system, including all pipe sizes, and type and size of all sprinkler heads;

e. Specification sheet indicating the soil preparation and maintenance program for continual maintenance of the landscaping area and any type of guarantee associated with the installation of the landscaping.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(8).)

Refuse and recycling enclosures shall be provided in accordance with the enclosure provisions of Chapter 19.50 and the following standards:

A. Each recreational-commercial use established shall provide an outdoor refuse and recycling storage area which shall be easily accessible and enclosed on all sides by a minimum six-foot high brick, concrete block or masonry wall. The opening of the storage area shall be screened by a solid gate of durable wood, metal or comparable material.

B. In addition, no material or waste shall be deposited in such a form or manner that it may be transferred by natural causes or force, and waste which may cause fumes, dust, or which may constitute a fire hazard or be edible by or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored only in closed containers in required enclosures.

C. The number and general placement of the enclosures shall be contained in the planned development permit and approved by the planning commission.

(Ord. 791 § 5, 1993: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(9).)

All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with underground utilities ordinance codified in Chapter 13.08.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(10).)

All mechanical and electrical equipment and satellite dish antennas shall be screened by landscaping or fence or combination with the design approved by the director of planning and community development, and all rooftop equipment shall be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen approved by the director of planning and community development or his designated representative and be completely screened from view at ground level.

(Ord. 821 § 2, 1994: Ord. 593 § 11, 1985: Ord. 590 § 11, 1985: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(11).)

Adequate ramps and equipment shall be provided to accommodate the use of the facility by the handicapped, which shall include but not be limited to access ramps, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.5(12).)

No zone clearance shall be issued until the planning commission, at the first available regular meeting, reviews and by resolution approves or denies the issuance of a zone clearance by resolution.

A. Upon application for a zone clearance, the number of copies determined by the city of the plot plan of the lot to be used, showing all property lines, existing and proposed building locations, elevations, parking areas, vehicular access facilities, outdoor storage areas, signs, walls, landscaped areas and planting screens, all adequately dimensioned, must be submitted to the planning commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone. The plot plan shall show the topography of the lot, abutting streets, highways and freeways, topographic features located within one hundred feet of all lot lines and any additional data which may be required by the commission to determine compliance with the provisions of this zone.

B. The approval of the plot plan by the planning commission shall include a determination and consideration of the work and improvements necessary for the protection of the public peace, health, safety and general welfare.

C. Prior to consideration of the plot plan by the planning commission, an engineering advisory meeting will be held, with notice being given to the applicant wherein the staff recommendation will be reviewed. The applicant will also receive a notice of the planning commission meeting, including staff recommendation.

D. The planning commission shall consider evidence of the size, type, location and character of the proposed use and, based thereon, shall make a determination as to the required work and improvements, if necessary. To insure compatibility with adjoining uses and remove any future nuisance, each specific work and improvement requirement shall be based upon a finding by the planning commission that due to size, type, location and character of the use, the public peace, health, safety and general welfare require the work or improvement.

(Ord. 856 § 4, 1996: Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.7.)

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, denying or conditionally approving an application for a plan shall be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the planning commission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed or a city council review is ordered as provided in this section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of the planning commission relating to a plan shall not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of the following requirements:

1. Each such appeal shall be in writing on a form provided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and shall identify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subsection A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a processing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:

a. The owner of any real property located within the city, or

b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the zone clearance, or

c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be deemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section.

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning commission decision relating to a plan ("order of review").

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an effective appeal or the timely adoption by the city council of an order of review shall stay the decision of the planning commission to which the appeal or order of review relates, pending the city council action on the matter.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely order of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most convenient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and place of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review, the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matter, at which time all interested persons shall be allowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city council. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the zone clearance.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to the appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who requests such notice. The city council's determination shall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial review.

(Ord. 856 § 5, 1996.)

(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(I), 5-25-2018)

A. A certificate of occupancy shall be applied for any use or expansion of land or buildings permitted in Section 19.28.040. The building department may issue the certificate after planning commission approval of new buildings and uses. A change in use in an existing building may be approved by the planning director.

B. An application for a certificate of occupancy shall be accompanied by:

1. A description of the proposed industrial operation in sufficient detail to fully describe the nature and extent of the proposed use;

2. Plans or reports describing proposed treatment of noise, glare, air pollution, and treatment of any other potentially obnoxious materials;

3. Plans or reports showing proposed treatment and disposal of sewage;

4. Additional data which may be required by the public works department to ascertain conformance with the requirements of this zone.

C. A change or changes in the use permitted by a certificate of occupancy shall occur only after the holder of such certificate has obtained an amendment thereto allowing such change or changes.

D. A certificate of occupancy for a use of the land in the R-C zone may be revoked by the city council after a public hearing if the city council finds that the holder of the certificate has failed to comply with the approved plans.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.8.)

Uses expressly prohibited in the R-C zone shall be:

A. Single-family dwellings except as expressly permitted;

B. Multiple-family dwellings and motels;

C. Industrial uses.

(Ord. 321 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9405.9).