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Colusa Municipal Code Art. 47 "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations
Colusa Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Colusa
Cite as: Colusa Municipal Code Article 47 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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 4 th to 8 th St. | 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) Off-street parking | As required in Article 29 | As required in Article 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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