Chapter 130.22 — COMMERCIAL ZONES

Sec. 130.22.010 - Zones Established; Applicability.

A.

As provided in the General Plan Policy 2.2.1.2 (Land Use Designations), this Chapter establishes a number of commercial zones to direct specific categories of commercial uses to the appropriate areas of the County.

B.

This Chapter lists the uses that are allowed within the Commercial zones established by Section 130.12.020 (Zoning Map and Zones) in Article 1 (Zoning Ordinance Applicability) of this Title, describes the types of planning permit/approval required for each use and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

C.

The various Commercial zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

1.

Commercial, Professional Office (CPO). The CPO, Professional Office Commercial Zone is intended to regulate the development of land suitable for professional, administrative, and business offices and offices mixed with low to high intensity residential uses. It is intended that this zone be utilized as a transition between residential areas and higher intensity

commercial uses by creating an environment which is compatible with surrounding residential uses while providing adequate economic incentive for development of such office space. Retail sales that are incidental to the primary office uses in this zone, are allowed subject to the provisions of the Ordinance.

2.

Commercial, Limited (CL). The CL, Limited Commercial Zone, designates areas suitable for lower intensity retail sales, office and service needs of the surrounding area while minimizing conflicts with the residential uses and outside traffic into the area. Mixed use development compatible with surrounding uses would also be appropriate.

Commercial, Main Street (CM). The CM, Main Street Commercial Zone, allows a wide range of pedestrian-oriented retail, office, and service uses, and mixed use development comprised of commercial and residential uses. Flexible development standards are applied to facilitate preservation of historic structures and to encourage new development compatible with the identity of each unique community. This zone is generally appropriate for historic downtown areas or town centers.

4.

Commercial, Community (CC). The CC, Community Commercial Zone, provides for the retail sales, office, and service needs of the residents residing within the surrounding community and accommodates the commercial and service needs of visitors to the County. Mixed use development compatible with General Plan densities is appropriate in this zone.

5.

Commercial, Regional (CR). The CR, Regional Commercial Zone, provides for large-scale retail services for a regional trade area. The CR zone applies to regional shopping centers that serve a market beyond the community and are located along arterials and at major intersections that provide convenient automobile access. Residential uses are generally inappropriate in the CR zone.

6.

Commercial, General (CG). The CG, General Commercial Zone provides a mix of more intensive commercial uses, such as light manufacturing, automobile repair, and wholesale activity; where outdoor storage or activity commonly occurs; and where residential, civic, and educational uses are limited to avoid conflicts with allowed uses.

7.

Commercial, Rural (CRU). The CRU, Commercial Rural Zone is utilized to provide limited commercial uses to support agricultural, tourism, recreational and resource based industry, as well as surrounding residential uses in the Rural Regions.

Uses are allowed in commercial zones subject to the requirements of this Title as designated in Table 130.22.020 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for the Commercial Zones) below:

Table 130.22.020—Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for the Commercial Zones

6 CUP required when adjacent to any residential zoned lot or residential use.

7 Must meet the setback requirements of Chapter 130.40.340 and licensing requirements of Chapter 8.68.

(Ord. No. 5097, § 2, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 5112, § 2, 9-10-2019; Ord. No. 5127, § 2, 9-1-2020; Ord. No. 5210, § 2, 10-22-2024; Ord. No. 5241, §§ 2, 16, 8-19-2025)

Sec. 130.22.030 - Commercial Zones Development Standards.

Allowed uses and associated structures shall comply with the following development standards listed in Table 130.22.030 (Commercial Zones Development Standards) below in this Section, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Title unless a variance is obtained in compliance with Section 130.52.070 (Variance) in Article 5 (Planning Permit Processing) of this Title, or standards are modified pursuant to a Development Plan permit in compliance with Section 130.52.040 (Development Plan Permit) in Article 5 (Planning Permit Processing) of this Title.

Table 130.22.030—Commercial Zones Development Standards