Article 47 — "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations.

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

Sec. 47.01. - Purposes. ¶

The purposes of the M-U-R Residential Mixed-Use District are to:

a)

Accommodate a horizontally integrated mix of retail, residential, professional, and service uses, as well as low- to medium-density residential uses ranging from 3—12 dwelling units per acre);

b)

Encourage retail and service establishments that would be complementary to residents; and

c)

Promote neighborhood conveniences.

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.02. - Uses permitted. ¶

See Article 48, Mixed Use Districts Table.

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.03. - Minimum height, bulk, and space requirements. ¶

	Core Area 4thto 8thSt.	Remainder of District
a) Lot area	4,800 sq. ft.	9,600 sq. ft.
b) Lot dimensions	40' (wide) × 120' (deep)	80' (wide) × 120' (deep)
c) Min. yard area (residential)	10%	30%
d) Front yard setback	5 feet	10 feet
e) Side yard setback (interior)	0 feet	5 feet
f) Side yard setback (corner)	5 feet	10 feet
g) Rear yard setback	5 feet	5 feet
h) Building height limit	35 feet	35 feet
i) Of-street parking	As required inArticle 29	As required inArticle 29

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.04. - Indoor/outdoor operations. ¶

All permitted uses in the M-U-R 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, or outdoor seating areas.

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.05. - 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 contain 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, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.06. - Floor area ratio. ¶

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

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.07. - Transparency. ¶

No requirements.

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

Sec. 47.08. - Doors and entrances. ¶

(1)

Buildings must have a primary entrance door leading to a public sidewalk. Entrances at building corners may be used to satisfy this requirement.

(2)

Building entrances may include doors to individual shops or businesses, lobby entrances, entrances to pedestrian-oriented plazas, or courtyard entrances to a cluster of shops or businesses.

(Ord. No. 509, § 7, 10-20-2015)

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