Chapter 19.38

C-V – VISITOR COMMERCIAL ZONE

Sections:

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• 19.38.100 Off-street parking and loading facilities. 19.38.110 Enclosures required for all uses – Exceptions. 19.38.120 Outdoor storage. 19.38.130 Wall requirements. 19.38.140 Trash storage areas. 19.38.150 Performance standards.

The purpose of the C-V zone is to provide for areas in appropriate locations where centers providing for the needs of tourists and travelers may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations of this zone are designed to encourage the provision of transient housing facilities, restaurants, service stations and other activities providing for the convenience, welfare or entertainment of the traveler. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510).

Principal permitted uses in the C-V zone are as follows:

• A. Hotels/motels, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.210, with such incidental businesses to serve the customer or patron; provided, such incidental uses and businesses not otherwise permitted in this zone shall be operated in the same building and in conjunction with this permitted use;

• B. Restaurants with a cocktail lounge as an integral part;

• C. Art galleries;

• D. Handicraft shops and workshops;

• E. Bona fide antique shops, but not including secondhand stores or junk stores;

• F. Theaters;

• G. Accessory uses and buildings customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and satellite dish antennas in accordance with the provisions in CVMC 19.22.030(F)(1) through (9) and (11) through (13);

• H. Electrical substations and gas regulator stations, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.140;

• I. Agricultural uses as provided in CVMC 19.16.030;

• J. Artists’ supply and materials stores;

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• K. Clothing sales (new). (Ord. 3442 § 2(I), 2018; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(B)).

• A. Private and backup and emergency electrical generating facilities, as defined in subsections (3) and (4) of the definition “electrical generating facilities” in CVMC 19.04.002, and subject to the following standards:

  1. Private: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(D).

  2. Backup and emergency: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(E). (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013).

The following uses shall be permitted in the C-V zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 19.14.030(A) or 19.14.040, as may be applicable, and CVMC 19.14.050 through 19.14.090:

• A. Car washes, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.060;

• B. Automobile service stations and towing services, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.280;

• C. Bait and tackle shops, including marine sales, supplies and rentals;

• D. Commercial parking lots and parking garages, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.62.010 through 19.62.130

• E. Roof-mounted satellite dishes, subject to the standards set forth in CVMC 19.30.040;

• F. Recycling collection centers, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.345.

The following uses shall be permitted in the C-V zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning Commission, or for unclassified uses as defined in CVMC 19.54.020:

• G. Bars or night clubs (dance floors subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.115 and Chapter 5.26 CVMC);

• H. Commercial recreation facilities, subject to the conditions of CVMC 19.58.040, as follows:

  1. Bowling alley,

  2. Miniature golf course,

  3. Billiard hall,

  4. Skating rink;

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• I. Public stables, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.310;

• J. Unclassified uses, see Chapter 19.54 CVMC. (Ord. 3544 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2273 § 6, 1988; Ord. 2252 § 6, 1988; Ord. 2233 § 6, 1987; Ord. 2160 § 1, 1986; Ord. 2108 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(C)).

No building or structure shall exceed three and one-half stories or 45 feet in height except as provided in CVMC 19.16.040; provided, however, that said limitation may be adjusted by conditional use permit. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(E)).

The following minimum area, lot coverage and yard requirements shall be observed, except as provided in CVMC 19.16.020 and 19.16.060 through 19.16.080 and where increased as determined by the issuance of a conditional use permit:

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Yards in Feet
Lot
Lot Area Exterior Side
Coverage Front Side Rear
(sq. ft.) Yard
(max. %)
10,000 40 20* for buildings 10* for buildings None, except 10 feet, except
0 for signs 0 for signs when abutting an when abutting an
R district, then R district, then
not less than 25 not less than 25
feet feet; none when
abutting a side
yard with no side
yard requirement
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Yards in Feet
Lot
Lot Area Exterior Side
Coverage Front Side Rear
(sq. ft.) Yard
(max. %)
*Or not less than that specified on the building line map shall be provided and maintained. The setback
requirements shown on the adopted building line map for Chula Vista shall take precedence over the
setbacks required in the zoning district.
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(Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(F)).

In any C-V zone directly across a street or thoroughfare (excluding a freeway) from any R zone, the parking and loading facilities shall be distant at least 10 feet from said street and the buildings and structures at least 20 feet from said streets. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(1)).

The site shall be landscaped in conformance with the landscaping manual of the City, and approved by the Director of Development Services or designee. (Ord. 3544 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(2)).

Site plan and architectural approval is required for all uses in a C-V zone, as provided in CVMC 19.14.420 through 19.14.480. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(3)).

Off-street parking and loading facilities are required for all uses in a C-V zone, as provided in CVMC 19.62.010 through 19.62.140. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(4)).

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All uses in a C-V zone shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for outdoor restaurants, service stations, off-street parking and loading facilities, and other open uses specified under conditional use permits as determined by the Planning Commission. Permanent and temporary outside sales and display shall be subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.370. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1436 § 1, 1972; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(5)).

Outdoor storage of merchandise, material or equipment shall be permitted in a C-V zone only when incidental to a permitted or accessory use located on the same premises; and provided, that:

A. Storage areas shall be completely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings, and shall be part of an approved site plan;

B. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment shall be permitted to exceed a height greater than that of any enclosing wall, fence or building. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(6)).

Zoning walls shall be provided in a C-V zone, subject to the conditions in CVMC 19.58.150 and 19.58.360. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(7)).

Trash storage areas shall be provided in a C-V zone, subject to the conditions of CVMC 19.58.340. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(G)(8)).

All uses in a C-V zone shall be subject to initial and continued compliance with the performance standards set forth in Chapter 19.66 CVMC. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.510(H)).

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