Chapter 17.34 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

The purpose of the C-2 General Commercial District is to preserve commercial districts to serve the community's needs for durable goods, automotive and repair services, and other retail and wholesale commercial uses. (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

The uses designated "P" (Permitted) under C-2 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this Title), are permitted uses.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

Commercial use classifications include the following accessory uses, activities and structures:

A. Any commercial use classification that is not listed as a permitted use in the same district, and complies with the following criteria:

1. Is operated primarily for the convenience of employees, clients or customers of the principal use;

2. Occupies less than ten percent of the total floor area of the principal use;

3. Is located and operated as an integral part of the principal use and does not comprise a separate business or activity.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

The uses designated "CUP" (Conditional Use Permit) under C-2 in the Commercial District Table (Chapter 17.36 of this Title) are conditional uses.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

No minimum lot area is required.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

• A. No commercial building shall exceed a height of fifty (50) feet.

• B. No accessory building shall exceed fifteen (15) feet.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

• A. Front Yard. No requirements. Exceptions:

1. When the frontage in a block is partially in an "R" district, the front yard shall be the, same as required in such "R" district.

2. Parcel frontages abutting the State Highway shall have a five (5) foot building setback.

B. Side Yard. No requirements, except when the side of a lot abuts an R district, then the side yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet.

C. Rear Yard. No requirements, except when the rear of a lot abuts an R district, then the rear yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

In a C-2 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:

• A. Ninety (90) percent combined square footage for all structures and paved areas.

• (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

The provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply, except that for those properties within Special Parking Combining Zone Number 1, the central Gridley business area, the provisions of Chapter 17.58 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

Private off-street space for the loading and handling of all goods, materials and equipment shall be provided. Such space shall be of sufficient dimensions and design to permit loading and handling activities to take place without use of public streets or required parking areas. Areas intended for loading, unloading and movement of trucks shall be at least twelve (12) feet wide and fourteen (14) feet high.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

The general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

All commercial development projects shall be subject to site development review in accordance with Chapter 17.07. (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)

The provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply.

(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)