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Title 19 — ZONING

Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GASOLINE

Cupertino Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-26 · Cupertino

19.132.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations pertaining to those establishments which concurrently sell motor vehicle fuel and alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988)

19.132.020 Applicability of Regulations.

This chapter applies to any establishment within a General Commercial (CG) zone which, pursuant to a conditional use permit, sells or proposes to sell, concurrently, alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to beer and wine, and motor vehicle fuel.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988)

19.132.030 Granting of Use Permit.

An establishment subject to this chapter may be permitted where it, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, is compatible with existing and planned uses in the particular zone or neighborhood.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988)

19.132.040 Public Hearing.

The Planning Commission, after having received an application for a conditional use permit by any person proposing a use which is subject to this chapter, shall set a time for the holding of a public hearing thereon.

Any person may address the Planning Commission and present testimony regarding the particular conditional use permit application.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988)

19.132.050 Use Permit Grant or Denial–Findings.

Written findings regarding the granting or denial of any conditional use permit subject to this chapter shall be made by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 19.156 and shall be based on substantial evidence in light of the entire administrative record.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 25-2277, Exh. A (part), 2025)

19.132.060 Restrictions.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, any establishment subject to this chapter shall abide by the following restrictions. These standards are the minimum State standards which

do not limit local regulation otherwise permitted under Section 23790.5 of the Business and Professions Code:

No beer or wine shall be displayed within five feet of the cash register or the front door unless it is in a permanently affixed cooler.

No advertisement of alcoholic beverages shall be displayed at motor fuel islands.

No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-in window.

No display or sale of beer or wine shall be made from an ice tub.

No beer or wine advertising shall be located on motor fuel islands and no selfilluminated advertising for beer or wine shall be located on buildings or windows. Employees on duty between the hours of ten p.m. and two a.m. who sell beer or wine shall be at least twenty-one years of age.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1731, (part), 1996; Ord. 1478, § 1 (part), 1988)

19.132.070 Appeals.

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission under the provisions of this chapter may appeal the decision in accord with the provisions of Chapter 19.12.

(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)

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Contents — Cupertino Zoning Code
Cupertino Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.12 — ADMINISTRATION
    4. Chapter 19.16 — DESIGNATIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 19.20 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN AG…
    6. Chapter 19.24 — AGRICULTURAL (A) AND AGRICULTURALRESIDENTIAL (…
    7. Chapter 19.28 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONES
    8. Chapter 19.36 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONES
    9. Chapter 19.38 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) ZONES
    10. Chapter 19.40 — RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE (RHS) ZONES
    11. Chapter 19.44 — RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER (R1C) ZONES
    12. Chapter 19.46 — TOWNHOME (TH) COMBINING DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 19.48 — FENCES
    14. Chapter 19.50 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
    15. Chapter 19.52 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    16. Chapter 19.56 — DENSITY BONUS
    17. Chapter 19.60 — GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONES
    18. Chapter 19.68 — ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (OA & O…
    19. Chapter 19.72 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (ML) AND INDUSTRIAL PARK (MP)…
    20. Chapter 19.76 — PUBLIC BUILDING (BA), QUASI-PUBLIC BUILDING (B…
    21. Chapter 19.80 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P) ZONES
    22. Chapter 19.84 — PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND EXCLUDED USES IN OP…
    23. Chapter 19.92 — PARK AND RECREATION (PR) ZONES
    24. Chapter 19.96 — PRIVATE RECREATION (FP) ZONE
    25. Chapter 19.98 — MARIJUANA
    26. Chapter 19.100 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 19.102 — GLASS AND LIGHTING STANDARDS
    28. Chapter 19.104 — SIGNS
    29. Chapter 19.108 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION AND RECYCLING C…
    30. Chapter 19.112 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    31. Chapter 19.116 — CONVERSIONS OF APARTMENT PROJECTS TO COMMON I…
    32. Chapter 19.124 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    33. Chapter 19.128 — ADULT-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES
    34. Chapter 19.132 — CONCURRENT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND GA…
    35. Chapter 19.136 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    36. Chapter 19.140 — NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING FACILITIES
    37. Chapter 19.144 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    38. Chapter 19.148 — REQUIRED ARTWORK IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELO…
    39. Chapter 19.152 — AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAPS AND ZONING REGU…
    40. Chapter 19.156 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS …
    41. Chapter 19.160 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 19.164 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF MINOR CHANGES IN P…
    43. Chapter 19.168 — ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
    44. Chapter 19.172 — BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING PROGRAM

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