El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 19.08 Public and Semipublic

19.08.010 - Purpose.¶

The specific purposes of the PS Public and Semipublic district are to:

A. Create, maintain, and enhance areas of the City that are appropriate for public or semipublic uses, including, private utilities (electrical, gas, water and telecommunications), schools (both private and public), other private uses of an institutional or community services nature and other city, county, state or federal facilities.

B. Preserve and protect limited valuable resources, facilities and sites for possible future public use and to allow for careful consideration by the City Council of changes in land use when private institutional uses are no longer viable.

C. Ensure that public and semipublic land uses protect and enhance the character and quality of life of the surrounding area.

(Ord. 2008-2 Div. II (part), 2008.)

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19.08.020 - Land use regulations.¶

Table 19.08-A prescribes the land use regulations for the public and semipublic district. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

"P" — Uses permitted as-of-right that require no discretionary review if in compliance with all standards.

"L" — Uses permitted as-of-right subject to limitations restricting location, size or other characteristics to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses. Limitations are referenced by number designations listed at the end of Table 19.08-A.

"A" — Uses subject to an Administrative Use Permit following discretionary review by the Zoning Administrator.

"C" — Uses subject to a Conditional Use Permit following discretionary review and public hearing by the Planning Commission.

"—" — Uses that are not permitted.

The "Additional Use Regulations" column includes specific regulations applicable to the use classification, and specifies regulations located elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 19.46, Use Classifications. Use classifications not listed in the table below are prohibited.

TABLE 19.08-A USE REGULATIONS — PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC DISTRICT

	PS	Additional Regulations
Public, Semipublic and Service Use Types
Cemeteries	L-1
Clubs and Lodges	C	Limited to facilities and uses for nonprofit and governmental organizations.
Community Center	P
Community Social Service Facilities	P
Cultural Institutions	P
Day Care Centers	C
Government Offices	P
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals	C
Clinics	C
Park and Recreation Facilities	P
Parking Facilities, Public	L-2	See Chapter 19.24 , Off-Street Parking and Loading
Public Maintenance and Service Facilities	P
Public Safety Facilities	P
Religious Facilities	C
Schools, Public or Private	C
Commercial Use Types	Commercial Use Types	Commercial Use Types
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Restaurants, Full Service	A	Only as an accessory use, when in connection with any other authorized use. See also Section 19.20.150
Restaurants, Limited Service	A	Only as an accessory use, when in connection with any other authorized use. See also Section 19.20.150
Restaurants, Take Out Only	A	Only as an accessory use, when in connection with any other authorized use. See also Section 19.20.150
Transportation, Communication and Utilities Use Types
Communication Facilities	P	See Chapter 19.28 , Telecommunications Limitations: See Section 19.28.050 . Discretionary review may be required.
Recycling Facilities		See Sections 19.20.180 and 19.21.060
Recycling Collection Point	C
Recycling Processing Facility	C
Reverse Vending Machines	A
Utilities, Major	C
Hazardous Waste Facilities	C	See Section 19.20.090
Utilities, Minor	C
Other Applicable Use Regulations	Other Applicable Use Regulations	Other Applicable Use Regulations
Accessory Use	See Section 19.46.020 (B)	See Section 19.46.020 (B)
Nonconforming Use	See Chapter 19.27 , Nonconforming Uses and Structures	See Chapter 19.27 , Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Temporary Use	See Chapter 19.35 , Temporary Uses	See Chapter 19.35 , Temporary Uses

L-1: Permitted if in existence on June 30, 1977, excluding above-ground burials. Otherwise, requires a conditional use permit.

L-2: Limited to facilities related to, and in conjunction, with authorized public and semipublic facilities; otherwise requires a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 2008-2 Div. II (part), 2008.)

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19.08.030 - Development standards.¶

A. Conditional Uses. If a use permit is required, the use permit shall establish all final development standards.

B. Other Applicable Development Regulations. The following regulations shall also apply:

General Site Standards	See Chapter 19.21
Landscaping and Buffer Yards	See Chapter 19.25
Off-Street Parking and Loading	See Chapter 19.24
Sign Regulations	See Chapter 19.26

(Ord. 2008-2 Div. II (part), 2008.)

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19.08.040 - Review of plans.¶

All development is subject to development review under the City's administrative provisions, found in Part V of this Zoning Ordinance. Certain development may also require design review, pursuant to Chapter 19.38, Design Review.

(Ord. 2008-2 Div. II (part), 2008.)

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