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Title 12 — Zoning Regulations›Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS

Chapter 12.80 — NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

Gonzales Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Gonzales

§ 12.80.010. INTENT:

The intent of the neighbor commercial (NC) district is to provide small scale commercial centers in which certain convenience goods and related services typically used on a daily basis are made available within walking distance of residential neighborhoods, while not competing with services unique to the downtown. Development standards are intended to prevent significant adverse effects on residential uses adjoining an NC district. (Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

§ 12.80.020. PERMITTED USES:

The uses listed under NC in the table in section 12.56.040 of this title as permitted uses are allowed. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.80.030. CONDITIONAL USES:

In addition to the uses authorized by section 12.80.020 of this chapter, the uses listed under NC in the table in section 12.56.040 of this title are allowed if a conditional use permit is issued. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

§ 12.80.040. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

Development standards in the NC district shall be as follows:

  • A. Minimum Lot Area: Five thousand (5,000) square feet.

  • B. Floor Area Ratio: 0.5.

  • C. Maximum Lot Coverage: Fifty percent (50%).

  • D. Minimum Lot Width: Fifty feet (50').

  • E. Maximum Height: Thirty five feet (35').

  • F. Minimum Setbacks: Setbacks in the NC district shall be consistent with the bordering residential district.

  • G. Parking: Parking requirements as specified in chapter 12.120 of this title.

H. Landscaping: Landscaping requirements as specified in chapter 12.124 of this title. (Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

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▸ Contents — Gonzales Zoning Code
Gonzales Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 12 — Zoning Regulations
    Overview
    1. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Part 2 — ADMINISTRATION
    3. ▸ Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS
      Overview
      1. Chapter 12.56 — SUMMARY OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES
      2. Chapter 12.60 — R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      3. Chapter 12.64 — R-1D LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
      4. Chapter 12.68 — R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 12.76 — HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      6. Chapter 12.80 — NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      7. Chapter 12.84 — MU DOWNTOWN MIXED USE DISTRICT
      8. Chapter 12.86 — MU-CC DOWNTOWN MIXED USECOMMERCIAL CORE DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 12.88 — I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 12.92 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 12.96 — A AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 12.100 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
    4. Part 4 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    5. Part 5 — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL DISTRICTS

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