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Title 12 — Zoning Regulations›Part 3 — ZONING DISTRICTS

Gonzales Municipal Code Ch. 12.76 Hc Highway Commercial District

Gonzales Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Gonzales

Cite as: Gonzales Municipal Code Chapter 12.76 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 12.76.010. INTENT:

The highway commercial (HC) district is intended to provide areas adjacent to the freeway that can accommodate highway and tourist oriented uses, and uses which require the high visibility of thoroughfare locations.

(Ord. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

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§ 12.76.020. PERMITTED USES:

The uses listed under HC in the table in section 12.56.040 of this title as permitted uses are allowed.

(Ord. 2001-13, 11-19-2001)

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§ 12.76.030. CONDITIONAL USES:

In addition to the uses authorized by section 12.76.020 of this chapter, the uses listed under HC 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)

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§ 12.76.040. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

Development standards in the HC district shall be as follows:

A. Minimum Lot Area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

B. Floor Area Ratio: 0.5.

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

D. Minimum Lot Width: Seventy feet (70').

E. Maximum Height: Forty feet (40').

F. Minimum Setbacks:

Front: 20 feet
Rear: 10 feet
Side: 10 feet

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. 2000-03, 8-7-2000)

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