Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 30 — Zoning Ordinance›Article XV — C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Gilroy Municipal Code Art. XV C3 Shopping Center Commercial District
Gilroy Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Gilroy
Cite as: Gilroy Municipal Code § 30.15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 30.15.10. Statement of intent.¶
The intent of the C3 shopping center commercial district is to provide areas in the city suitable for commercial uses of a high intensity and of a city-wide or regional character. Businesses in the C3 shopping center commercial district should be restricted to those which cater to residents of the entire city and its surrounding region. Ample landscaping, large setbacks, ample parking and creative design are encouraged in the C3 shopping center commercial district. The following regulations, except to the extent that they may be modified by a combining district, shall apply to every lot and building in a C3 shopping center commercial district.
(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)
§ 30.15.20. Permitted uses and conditional uses.¶
Land in the C3 shopping center commercial district may be used as provided in the commercial use table, section 30.19.10. Conditional uses may be permitted with a conditional use permit, which may be issued by the planning commission in accordance with the regulations in section 30.50.30.
(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)
§ 30.15.30. Site and building requirements.¶
The lot, yard, height and additional requirements in the C3 shopping center commercial district shall be as established in the commercial site and building requirement table, section 30.19.20.
(Ord. No. 2013-08, § 2 (Exh. A), 8-5-2013)
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