Chapter 19.12 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-P, C-G, C-F)

The City has established three commercial zones to implement General Plan policies regarding the accommodation of necessary and desired commercial goods and services in the City, and to achieve the following:

A.

C-P Commercial-Professional zone. The C-P zone provides locations appropriate for administrative and professional offices, with limited accessory retail and service uses.

B.

C-G Commercial-General zone. The C-G zone provides locations for a wide variety of commercial enterprises and intended to serve local and regional needs.

C.

C-F Commercial-Freeway zone. The C-F zone provides locations along Interstate 210 for large, autooriented, and regional-serving retail commercial developments that benefit from the increased exposure and regional traffic afforded by a freeway-adjacent location, and where development standards can be tailored to attract and maintain such regionally oriented uses.

19.12.020 - Land uses and permit requirements.

A.

Allowed land uses.

1.

Table 2-5 indicates the uses allowed within each commercial zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).

2.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

3.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-5 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Uses Not Classified in Section 19.04.040), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

B.

Applicable regulations. Where the last column in the Table 2-5 includes a Chapter or Section number, the regulations in the referenced Chapter or Section shall apply to the use. Provisions in other Sections of this Development Code may also apply.

(Ord. No. 852, § 2, 8-26-2014; Ord. No. 856, § 1, 3-10-2015)

19.12.030 - Commercial zones general development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-6, and the development standards in Article 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

No more than 40 percent of leasable gross space can be devoted to eating and drinking establishments within a shopping center having more than four tenant spaces.

A.

No more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the shopping center, excluding anchor tenant(s), can be devoted to service-based uses, including but not limited to uses consisting of:

1.

Financial institutions and related services.

2.

Offices.

3.

Service uses—General category.

4.

Veterinary services.

Service uses—Restricted category.

6.

Medical-related and social services category.

7.

Health/fitness facilities.

B.

For the purposes of this Section, an anchor tenant is defined as a retail business consisting of 20,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.

(Ord. No. 856, § 2, 3-10-2015)

19.12.050 - Limitations on outdoor use and storage.

A.

Permitted outdoor uses. All permitted uses in the C-P, C-G, and C-F zones shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure, except the following:

1.

Parking lots.

2.

Vehicle sales areas.

3.

Any recreation use that requires use of outdoor space.

4.

Service station fuel dispensing activities.

5.

Plant nurseries.

6.

Garden and bulky hardware supplies associated with a home improvement or similar retail business, provided that all such outdoor use shall be fully screened and secured by walls or fencing materials (see Section 19.60.130 [Outdoor Displays, Permanent]).

Outdoor dining areas associated with restaurants (see Section 19.60.120 [Outdoor Dining]).

8.

Temporary outdoor sales or special events with the approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits).

B.

Outdoor storage prohibited. All types of outdoor storage shall be prohibited.

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.12 (Commercial Zones), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in commercial zones.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.

Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.

Chapter 19.40, Landscaping.

Chapter 19.42, Signs.

Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design

Standards.

Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.

Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.

Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development Practices.

Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities.

Chapter 19.14 - HOSPITAL ZONE (H)

Sections:

19.14.010 - Purpose of the Hospital zone.

The purposes of the Hospital zone is to provide for areas appropriate for health care-related uses (and limited accessory retail and service uses) that provide necessary community and regional facilities to support and promote good health and medical care, and that provide jobs for all educational and skill levels. Such uses generally benefit from good regional access.

A.

Table 2-7 indicates the uses allowed within the Hospital zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).

B.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

C.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-7 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Section 19.04.040 - Uses Not Classified), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

D.

Late-night and 24-hour uses, as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) do not require any particular use regulations in the H zone, except as may be imposed through any required discretionary permit.

19.14.030 - Hospital zone general development standards.

A.

General. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the minimum requirements in Table 2-8, unless a Master Plan or Specific Plan has been approved, and the development standards in Article 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOSPITAL ZONE

B.

Hospitals approved under a specific plan or master plan. Hospitals approved via a Specific Plan or Master Plan (via a Conditional Use Permit) can deviate from the development standards in Table 2-8, but at a minimum, development shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Hospital developments cannot exceed the maximum floor-area ratio of 1.50.

2.

Hospital developments adjacent to residential uses must minimize potential noise, vibration, traffic, shade, glare, and other potential impacts.

3.

With regard to building height, consideration shall be given to shade and shadow impacts on surrounding properties.

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.14 (Hospital Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in the H zone.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.

Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.

Chapter 19.40, Landscaping.

Chapter 19.42, Signs.

Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design Standards.

Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.

Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.

Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development

Practices.

Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses

and Activities.

Chapter 19.16 - INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M)

Sections:

A.

General. The City has established a single industrial zone to implement General Plan policies regarding the accommodation of manufacturing, research and development, and similar uses that produce goods for businesses and consumers, and that are involved in medical and similar research activities. Allowed uses in the industrial zones shall consist of those that have minimal impact on surrounding uses.

B.

M Light Industrial Zone District. The M zone provides areas for relatively low-intensity industrial activities that do not involve substantial truck traffic or outdoor fabrication or assembly, do not produce noticeable odors, and do not involve operations normally considered hazardous within an urban environment.

19.16.020 - Industrial zone land uses and permit requirements.

A.

Allowed land uses.

1.

Table 2-9 indicates the uses allowed within the M zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).

2.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

3.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-9 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Section 19.04.040 Uses Not Classified), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

B.

Health risk assessment. The City may require a health risk assessment for any use involving hazardous materials.

A.

General. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-10, in addition to the development standards in Article 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONE

Office space supporting an approved industrial use shall be limited to 30 percent of the gross leasable floor area of any individual use.

A.

Permitted outdoor uses. All permitted uses in the M zone shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed structure except for the following:

1.

Building material sales and supply yards.

Equipment and vehicle sales and/or rental yards.

3.

Fueling stations.

4.

Open work areas incidental and in conjunction with a primary permitted use, provided that such areas are not visible from a public street or alley or from an adjacent property. No use of power tools or equipment other than forklifts or similar moving equipment shall be permitted in open work areas.

B.

Limits on outdoor storage. Outdoor storage is permitted in the M zone subject to the following standards:

1.

Outdoor storage shall not be visible from a public street or alley or from adjoining properties.

2.

Outdoor storage shall be screened from view by the positioning of structures around the storage area or by a solid masonry wall. Any materials stored outdoors shall not be stacked above the height of the structure or wall.

3.

Outdoor storage areas may not occupy required parking or driveway areas, required landscape areas, fire lanes, or other emergency access.

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.16 (Industrial Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in the M zone.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General

Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.

Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.

Chapter 19.40, Landscaping.

Chapter 19.42, Signs.

Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design Standards.

Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.

Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.

Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development

Practices.

Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses

and Activities.

Chapter 19.18 - PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE (PF)

Sections:

The Public Facilities zone is established to provide for areas at suitable locations for facilities intended to provide supportive government functions to the population, including community centers, cultural institutions, government facilities, libraries, public utilities, and public schools.

A.

Allowed land uses.

1.

Table 2-11 indicates the uses allowed within the Public Facilities zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration). Any public use associated with the City of Duarte is permitted by right.

2.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

3.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-11 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Uses Not Classified in Section 19.04.040), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

CUP = Conditional Use Permit — = Not Allowed

19.18.030 - Development standards.

A.

General. Table 2-12 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to all development in the PF zone. Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-12 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.18 (Public Facilities Districts Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in residential zones.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.

Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.

Chapter 19.40, Landscaping.

Chapter 19.42, Signs.

Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design Standards.

Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.

Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.

Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development Practices.

Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities.

Chapter 19.20 - OPEN SPACE ZONE (O)

Sections:

The Open Space zone is established to set aside areas necessary to maintain and protect open spaces for the purposes of recreation, natural resource protection and enhancement, hazards management, utility corridors, and the protection of prehistoric places, features, and objects.

19.20.020 - Open Space zone land uses and permit requirements.

A.

Allowed land uses.

1.

Table 2-13 indicates the uses allowed within the Open Space zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).

2.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

3.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-13 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Uses Not Classified in Section 19.04.040), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

Generally, development is not permitted in the Open Space zone. Allowed structures are limited to those necessary to support the primary open space function of the use, such as parking lots, restroom facilities, small accessory structures, and access ways. Where structures are permitted through a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Use Permit, the permit conditions shall specify the development standards for any structures. Table 2-14 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to all allowed development in the Open Space zone. Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-14 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OPEN SPACE ZONE

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.15 (Open Space Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in the O zone.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.

Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.

Chapter 19.40, Landscaping. Chapter 19.42, Signs.

Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design Standards.

Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.

Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.

Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development Practices.

Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities.

Chapter 19.22 - SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES (SP)

Sections:

The Specific Plan (SP) zone is established to implement Sections 65450 through 65457 of the State Government Code. As provided for in the Government Code, a specific plan is designed to provide for flexibility, innovative use of land resources and development, a variety of housing and other development types, and an effective and safe method of pedestrian and vehicular circulation. A specific plan may be adopted for any property or group of properties meeting the criteria set forth in this Chapter and Chapter 19.150 (Specific Plans). The Specific Plan zone shall apply to all properties lying within the bounds of a specific plan that has been adopted by resolution or ordinance of the Council.

Once adopted, a specific plan shall govern all use and development of properties within the bounds of that specific plan. Where a specific plan is silent with regard to particular development standards, the provisions of this Code shall govern. The Director shall have the authority to determine which provisions of this Code apply where a specific plan is silent.

The required contents of a specific plan shall be as set forth in Government Code Section 65450 et seq. Further, the General Plan sets forth guidelines for the planned Gold Line and City Center Specific Plan areas. Those guidelines shall be incorporated into those unique planning areas.

Each adopted specific plan establishes the land use regulations and development standards applicable to the properties within the specific plan.

Table 2-15 identifies the adopted specific plans in Duarte. These specific plans define the development standards and guidelines for each corresponding Specific Plan zone.

Note:

1. Citrus Collection at Duarte II was not formally adopted; however draft Ordinance 98-0-7 provides preliminary standards.

(Ord. No. 893, § 4, 11-26-2019)

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19.22.060 - Site design and architectural standards; sustainable practices requirements.

A.

Each adopted specific plan establishes comprehensive site design and architectural standards applicable to the properties in the corresponding specific plan area. Standards for parking and signage may also be set forth in the corresponding specific plans.

B.

All new specific plans shall incorporate sustainable design approaches as set forth in Chapter 19.52 (Sustainable Development Practices) and as may otherwise be required through the specific plan approval process.

Chapter 19.24 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I)

Sections:

The purpose of the Institutional (I) zone is to provide for private institutional uses including but not limited to private schools and colleges and associated uses and facilities; community care facilities; residential care facilities for children and the elderly and associated buildings and uses; private hospitals; cemeteries; and places of religious assembly and associated purposes. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this Title, any and every building and premises or land in an I zone shall be used for or occupied and every building moved into or within the I zones exclusively in accordance with a master plan for the ultimate development of the area and only in accordance with Chapter 19.02 of this Code, the Duarte general plan, and with the regulations set forth in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

19.24.020 - Land uses and permit requirements.

A.

Allowed land uses.

Table 2-16 indicates the uses allowed within the Institutional zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).

2.

See Article 9 for land use definitions.

3.

Institutional uses represent the primary allowed use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, the institutional character of this zone may be allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and/or temporary uses. Accessory uses deemed appropriate may only be permitted when provided as a secondary use on property for which a legally permitted/allowed institutional structure exists or is proposed in conjunction with establishment of the accessory use, except as may be otherwise allowed in Article 6 (Nonconformities).

4.

Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-16 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Uses Not Classified in Section 19.04.040), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).

5.

Late-night and 24-hour uses, as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) do not require any particular use regulations in the I zone, except as may be imposed through any required discretionary permit.

B.

Master plan in lieu of a conditional use permit. The Community Development Director may allow a master plan in lieu of a conditional use permit on development pieces where a master plan provides improved site development. This may be to allow a better approach to: phased buildout, a mix of uses and similar factors. A master plan in the Institutional zone shall be processed in the same manner as a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the minimum requirements in Table 2-17, unless a master plan or specific plan has been approved, and the development standards in Article 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).

TABLE 2-17

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INSTITUTIONAL ZONE

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

19.24.040 - Accessory structures.

Accessory structures are permitted subject to the development standards set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures) of this Code.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

A.

Maximum height. The maximum allowed wall/fence height in the Institutional zone shall be eight feet.

B.

Buffer wall required. Where a lot line of an Institutional zone abuts a property zoned for residential use, a minimum six-foot-high wall shall be required, except for any portion in a required yard abutting a street. Architectural and other treatment of the wall is required pursuant to Chapter 19.44 (Architectural and Design Standards).

C.

Fence/wall plan approval required. Any proposal for fences or walls must be approved by the Community Development Director or designee.

D.

Compliance with Chapter 19.36. Unless in conflict with this subchapter, all other portions of Chapter 19.36 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) apply.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

Signage development standards for the Institutional zone shall reference subchapter 19.42.150. All other applicable sections of Chapter 19.42 (Signs) shall also apply.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

Minor additions to existing permitted buildings shall not be subject to a conditional use permit of master plan process, as listed in Section 19.24.020, unless specifically required in the approval of the building or development. For the purposes of this Section, minor additions are defined as tenant improvements, changes of use, new buildings of 1,000 square feet or less, or additions of up to 1,000 square feet or five percent of the existing building area on the property, whichever is greater.

(Ord. No. 924, § 4 (Exh. A), 10-8-2024)

In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.24 (Institutional Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in the I zone.

Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.

Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.