Article II — Cultural and Community Districts – A-1, A-2 and A-3

• A. Theatrical District (A-1). The purpose of this district is to provide appropriate zoning for existing theaters located amidst the R-1 land use district. Uses permitted in this district shall be limited to those associated with the theater and performing arts.

• B. Community and Cultural Center District (A‑2). The purpose of this district is to provide an appropriately located area for a community and cultural center. Uses permitted in this district shall be limited to those that provide cultural and community activities associated with the arts, education and recreation.

• C. Senior Citizen Facility District (A-3). The purpose of this district is to provide education programs, social events, recreational activities, social services and entertainment for senior citizens. The land use regulations for the A-3 senior citizens land use district are intended to ensure that land uses, facilities and activities permitted within the A-3 senior citizens land use district are consistent with the residential character of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and with the environmental goals, objectives and policies contained in the General Plan. Uses permitted in this district shall be those primarily for the benefit of senior citizens.

• (Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

Table 17.18-A delineates all lots and blocks contained within the A-1, A-2 and A-3 districts.

Table 17.18-A: A-1, A-2 and A-3 District Blocks and Lots

Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12

Block 95

(Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

Schedule II-D prescribes the land use regulations for the A-1, A-2 and A-3 districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

"P" designates permitted use classifications.

"L" designates use classifications that are permitted, subject to certain specific limitations noted by the number designations and listed at the end of Schedule II-D.

"C" designates use classifications permitted after review and approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission. Conditions may apply to these uses, noted by the number designations and listed at the end of Schedule II-D.

These uses are subject to Division I, General Regulations, and may be subject to additional use regulations found in CMC § 17.18.080 and referenced in the table. Special findings for specific uses may also be required and are found in Chapter 17.64 CMC, Findings Required for Permits and Approval.

Use classifications are defined in Chapter 17.68 CMC, Use Classifications, and are based on the use classifications listed in the current edition of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Questions as to the inclusion or exclusion of a particular proposed use in a particular category will be determined by the Director based on a NAICS Use Categories List, adopted by resolution by the City Council and held at the Department of Community Planning and Building counter. The Director shall make the decision according to the characteristics of the use, and upon the Director's interpretation of the land use code, the NAICS Use Categories List and the current edition of the NAICS. The determination by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission by anyone aggrieved by the decision following the procedures specified in the Chapter 17.54 CMC, Appeals.

. The Director shall make the decision according to the characteristics of the use, and upon the Director's interpretation of the land use code, the NAICS Use Categories List and the current edition of the NAICS. The determination by the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission by anyone aggrieved by the decision following the procedures specified in the Chapter 17.54 CMC, Appeals.

(Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

• A. Accessory and Temporary Uses. The following are types of accessory and temporary uses allowed, subject to the requirements and standards below.

  1. A-1 District. The following uses may be allowed with the issuance of a use permit and provided that they are in accord with the general purposes of the district and have had prior approval of the Carmel Cultural Commission:

     • a. Concessions for snacks and nonalcoholic beverages incidental to theater performances; and

     • b. Displays connected with the arts.

2. A-2 District. The following uses are permitted:

   • a. Concessions for the sale of books, prints, food and nonalcoholic beverages;

   • b. Concessions for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages when located at, and associated with, events at the Sunset Community and Cultural Center only;

   • c. Displays connected with the arts; and

d. Occasional sales or rentals of paintings and art objects by approved users. (Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

• A. General Regulations.

  1. Activities shall be limited to those that will not materially increase traffic, noise or parking demand in the surrounding area as determined by the Planning Commission.

  2. No activity shall be allowed generating noise in excess of 60 decibels (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) or 55 decibels (all other times) as measured at the property line of any site in the A-3 district using an A-weighted scale.

• B. Prohibited Uses. Commercial uses including but not limited to retail sales, food service establishments and transient lodging facilities, but not including the serving of meals, the sale of crafts and other similar activities accessory and incidental to senior citizen facility use are prohibited in the A-3 district.

• (Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

In order to maintain the residential character and design of any structures built within zone A-1, the regulations established for the R-1 land use district on driveway grades, site and height limitations, building coverage limitations, front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks and design review shall apply within district A-1.

(Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

Any property zoned A-1 shall revert to its original zoning of R-1 upon abandonment of its use. Discontinuance of a permitted use for a period of one year shall constitute abandonment for the purposes of this section.

(Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

Development standards applicable to the A-3 district are shown in Table 17.18-B.

Table 17.18-B: A-3 District Site Development Standards

Site Area

Minimum 10,000 square feet

Notes:

• No setback adjacent to a public street shall be less than 10 feet. For sites fronting on more than one street and for irregularly shaped lots, the Planning Commission shall establish which property lines constitute the front, side, and rear for the purpose of defining setbacks.

(Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)

Design review shall be required as set forth in Chapter 17.58 CMC, Design Review. (Ord. 2004-01 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2004-02 § 1, 2004)