Article 44 — "M-U-B" Bridge Street Mixed-Use District— Regulations.

Colusa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Colusa

Sec. 44.01. - Purposes. ¶

The purposes of the M-U-B Bridge Street Mixed-Use District are to:

a)

Accommodate transit-oriented development that provides a horizontally integrated mix of retail, professional, and service uses directed toward area residents and travelers along Bridge Street, as well as medium- to high-density residential uses ranging from 8—20 dwelling units per acre;

b)

Encourage development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of attractive building architecture and convenient vehicular/pedestrian access; and

c)

Promote the economic, health and well-being of residents and business owners, as well as lodging, entertainment, and shopping opportunities convenient for visitors and residents alike.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.02. - Uses permitted. ¶

See Article 48, Mixed Use Districts Table.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.03. - Minimum height, bulk, and space requirements. ¶

	Bridge Street Corridor	Hwy 20 Corridor
a) Lot area	9,600 sq. ft.	1 acre
b) Lot dimensions	80' (wide) × 120' (deep)	200' wide (no min. depth)
c) Min. yard area (residential)	30%	30%
d) Front yard setback	5 feet	15 feet
e) Side yard setback (interior)	5 feet	5 feet
f) Side yard setback (corner)	5 feet	5 feet
g) Rear yard setback	5 feet	5 feet
h) Building height limit	35 feet	50 feet
i) Of-street Parking	As required inArticle 29	As required inArticle 29

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.04. - Indoor/outdoor operations. ¶

All permitted uses in the M-U-B District must be conducted within completely enclosed buildings unless otherwise expressly authorized during the use permit and/or site review process. This requirement does not apply to off-street parking or loading areas, automated teller machines, drive-through or outdoor seating areas.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.05. - Floor-to-ceiling heights and floor area of ground-floor space. ¶

All commercial floor space provided on the ground floor of a mixed-use building shall have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of 11 feet and the following minimum floor area:

a)

At least 800 square feet or 25 percent of the lot area (whichever is greater) on lots with street frontage of less than 50 feet; or

b)

At least 20 percent of the lot area on lots with 50 feet of street frontage or more.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.06. - Floor area ratio. ¶

The FAR shall range from 0.35 to a maximum of 1.0.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.07. - Transparency. ¶

No requirements.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 44.08. - Doors and entrances. ¶

Buildings shall have a primary entrance door facing a sidewalk.

(Ord. No. 509, § 4, 10-20-2015)

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