Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND MIXED-USE ZONES

The purpose and intent of the commercial, office, and mixed-use zones are as follows:

A. CG — General Commercial Zone. The purpose of the general commercial (CG) zone is to provide areas of the city that allow a wide range of commercial and office uses which are diverse, visually pleasing, convenient in terms of parking and access, attractive, and used by citizens and visitors. The CG zone implements the general commercial (GC), regional commercial (RC), and office (O) land use designations in the general plan.

B. CN — Neighborhood Commercial Zone. The purpose of the neighborhood commercial (CN) zone is to provide areas of the city for limited types of commercial centers adjacent to or within residential neighborhoods. These commercial centers shall provide shopping goods for residents of the neighborhood which are typically needed on a weekly basis. This type of commercial center should be designed in a manner which minimizes the impact to the adjacent neighborhood in terms of noise, traffic, and light. The appearance of the center shall be compatible with the aesthetic quality and character of the adjacent neighborhood. The CN zone implements the neighborhood commercial (NC) land use designation in the general plan.

C. CS — Service Commercial Zone. The purpose of the service commercial (CS) zone is to provide areas in the city that allow for wholesale and heavy commercial uses and services which are not suited for other commercial zones. The CS also provides areas for light industrial uses which manufacture, assemble, or package products within a structure and do not emit fumes, odor, dust, smoke, or gas beyond the confines of the structure. The CS zone implements the general commercial (GC), service commercial (SC), and regional commercial (RC) land use designations in the general plan.

D. MU — Mixed-Use Zone. The purpose of the mixed-use (MU) zone is to provide areas of the city that allow for a combination of residential, office, and essential commercial uses, e.g., pharmacies, laundromats, grocery stores. The MU zone does not authorize uses of a service or industrial nature or those generating high volumes of vehicle traffic. All project proponents shall also submit a site plan review for the entire developable area as required in Chapter 17.80 (Site Plan Review Permit). The MU zone implements the mixed-use land use designation in the general plan.

E. PA — Professional and Administrative Office Zone. The purpose of the professional and administrative office (PA) zone is to provide areas in the city which are appropriate for office development and identify residential sites which, due to their location, are appropriate for transition to office use. The PA zone implements the office (O) land use designation in the general plan.

(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A. Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones. Table 17.12-1 (Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones) establishes the uses allowed within the commercial, office, and mixed-use zones and any permits required to establish the use.

B. Uses Not Listed. Land uses not listed in Table 17.12-1 (Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones) are not allowed, in compliance with Section 17.04.030 (Uses not classified).

C. Additional Regulations. The right-hand column in Table 17.12-1 (Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones) indicates additional regulations that may apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this zoning code may also apply.

D. Twenty-Four-Hour Uses. Any use established in Table 17.12-1 (Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones) that is proposed to operate twenty-four hours a day shall require the approval of a conditional use permit.

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use Additional (see Division 8 for land use Regulations definitions) CG CN CS MU PA

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Processing Uses

Accessory Structure, - - P - - Industrial

Breweries, Distilleries, - - CUP - - Wineries

Community Composting - - CUP - -

Contractor Storage Yard - - AUP - -

Industrial, Minor - - CUP - -

Outdoor Storage AUP CUP AUP AUP -

Recycling Processing Facility - - CUP - -

Storage Facility, Personal - AUP AUP - -

Warehousing and Distribution - - CUP - - Facility

Wholesale CUP

Human Services Uses

Ambulance Service CUP - CUP - -

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use Additional (see Division 8 for land use Regulations definitions) CG CN CS MU PA

Community Care Facility, - - - CUP - Large

Community Care Facility, - - - P - Small

Day Care Center - CUP CUP CUP CUP

Emergency Shelter - - P - - Section 17.40.030

Hospital CUP - CUP - CUP

Low Barrier Navigation - - - P - Center

Mortuary or Funeral Home CUP - P - -

Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses

Athletic Club CUP - CUP CUP -

Card Room CUP - CUP - -

Commercial Recreation and CUP - CUP CUP - Entertainment Facility, Indoor

Commercial Recreational and - - CUP CUP - Entertainment Facility, Outdoor

Event Venue CUP - CUP - CUP

Place of Assembly CUP - CUP - -

Recreational Vehicle Park - - CUP - -

School, Private and CUP - CUP CUP CUP Vocational

Residential Uses

Accessory Structure, - - - P - Chapter 17.22 Residential (Accessory Structures)

Boarding House - - - CUP -

Caretaker’s Residence P P P P P

Cottage Food Operation P - - P -

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use Additional (see Division 8 for land use Regulations definitions) CG CN CS MU PA

Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling P - - P - Section 17.40.010 Unit (ADU) (Accessory dwelling unit)

Dwelling, Multi-Unit (Up to P - - P - Chapter 17.46 (Multi- 40 units) Unit Dwelling Objective Design Standards)

Dwelling, Multi-Unit (41 or CUP - - CUP - more units)

Employee Housing P - - P P

Group Home - - - P P

Home Occupation P - - P - Section 17.40.040 (Home occupation)

Mobile Home Park - - CUP - - Section 17.40.050 (Mobile home park)

Single Room Occupancy - - - CUP - Housing

Transitional/Supportive P - - P - Housing

Retail, Service, and Office Uses

Accessory Structure, P P P P P Chapter 17.22 Commercial (Accessory Structures)

Agricultural Service - - AUP - - Establishment

Alcohol Beverage Sales CUP CUP CUP - -

Auction Establishment - - CUP - -

Automated Vending and P P P P P Dispensing Machine

Bank and Financial Institution P P P P P

Bar CUP - CUP - -

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use Additional (see Division 8 for land use Regulations definitions) CG CN CS MU PA

Broadcasting and Film CUP - CUP - CUP Recording Studio

Building Materials and AUP - AUP - - Lumber Sales

Carwash CUP CUP CUP CUP -

Drive-Through Sales and CUP - CUP CUP - Service

Equipment Sales and Rental CUP - P - - Facility

Food Commissary - - AUP - -

Hotel/Motel CUP - CUP CUP -

Kennel - - CUP - -

Manufactured Home Sales and - - AUP - - Repair

Mobile Food Vendor P P P P P Chapter 8.40 (Mobile Food Vendors)

Office P P P P P

Office, Accessory P P P P P

Outdoor Dining AUP AUP AUP AUP -

Outdoor Sales AUP AUP AUP AUP -

Personal Service, General P P P P AUP

Personal Service, Restricted CUP - CUP - - See Chapter 9.27 (Massage Establishments and Therapists)

Printing Shop P P P P P

Restaurant P AUP P P -

Restaurant, Drive-Through 1 CUP - CUP CUP -

Retail Sales, General P P P P -

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones

P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed

Key: CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Permit Requirement by Zone

Land Use Additional (see Division 8 for land use Regulations definitions) CG CN CS MU PA

Retail Sales, Grocery or P P P P - Supermarket

Retail Sales, Neighborhood P P P P - Market

Retail Sales, Nursery and CUP - AUP - - Garden Supply (less than 5,000 sq. ft.)

Retail Sales, Restricted CUP - CUP - -

Retail Sales, Wholesale - - P - -

Veterinary Clinic, Large CUP - P - -

Veterinary Clinic, Small AUP CUP P - -

Public, Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses

Parking Area CUP - CUP - -

Public and Quasi-Public Use CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP

Transit Station and Terminal CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP

Truck Storage and Parking - - CUP - - Yard

Utility Facility and CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Infrastructure

Wireless Telecommunication CUP - CUP - - Facility, Small Cell

Wireless Telecommunication CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See Section 17.40.070 Facility, Tower

Vehicle Oriented Uses

Truck Service Station - - CUP - -

Vehicle, Boat, and Trailer CUP - CUP - - Sales, New and Used

Vehicle Fueling Station 2 CUP CUP CUP - -

Vehicle Rental Facility CUP - CUP - -

(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

Table 17.12-1 Land Use Regulations — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones Key: P = Allowed by Right; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; (–) = Not Allowed CUP = Conditional Use Permit Permit Requirement by Zone Land Use (see Division 8 for land use definitions) CG CN CS MU PA Additional Regulations Vehicle Repair and Service, Major

AUP

Vehicle Repair and Service, Minor CUP

AUP

Specific Standards 1 Twenty-four-hour drive-through establishments are prohibited when the subject parcel abuts a residential zone. 2 Above ground fuel storage tanks shall require the approval of a conditional use permit. A. Table 17.12-2 Development Standards — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones. Table 17.12-2 (Development Standards — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones) establishes parcel and structure standards that apply to all development in the specified zone. Provisions in other sections of this zoning code may also apply. Table 17.12-2 Development Standards — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones Zone Development Feature (minimum unless otherwise specified) CG CN CS MU PA General Density (max. du/ac) n/a n/a n/a 20 n/a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.3-1.0 9 0.5 0.3 1.0 9

6,000 sq. ft. 1 Min: 1 acre 6,000 sq. ft. 7,000 sq. ft. None Max: 5 acres Height (max. ft.) 35 5 35 35 5 35 5 35 Yards (ft.) 2 Front 10 8 10 6, 8 10 3 10 8 5 7 City of Kerman, CA § 17.12.020 ZONING CODE § 17.12.030

Table 17.12-2 Development Standards — Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones Zone Development Feature (minimum unless otherwise specified) CG CN CS MU PA Rear Adjacent to Nonresidential Zone None None 5 None None Adjacent to Residential Zone 10 10 15 10 4 10 Side Adjacent to Nonresidential Zone 10 10 10 10 10 Adjacent to Residential Zone 20 20 20 10 10 Specific Standards 1 The minimum parcel size for newly created parcels that are without existing structures shall be six thousand square feet. There shall be no minimum parcel size for parcels which contain existing structures. 2 Required yard areas shall not be used for parking or loading activities. 3 Parcels in the CS zone shall have a ten-foot yard area, except those parcels fronting Whitesbridge Road shall have a front yard setback of twenty feet, as measured from the front property line. To the maximum extent possible, this yard area shall be landscaped. 4 A development within the MU zone that abuts residential uses also within the MU zone shall not be subject to this standard. The setback for the use in the MU zone shall be the same as the setback in the adjoining property. 5 Structures up to sixty feet in height may be allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit. 6 Parcels in the CN zone shall have a ten-foot rear yard setback except when the site is adjacent to residential uses, in which case the set-back shall be equal to the setback of the adjacent residential use. 7 Parcels in the PA zone shall have five-foot rear yard setback except when the lot abuts a residential dwelling, in which case the setback distance shall be the same as the adjoining residential units. If there are residential units on both sides of the subject parcel with differing yard area, the yard area shall be within the range of the set-backs of the adjoining units. Parcels fronting Whitesbridge Road shall have a front yard setback of twenty feet, as measured from the front property line. To the maximum extent possible, this yard area shall be landscaped. 8 Parcels in these zones and those properties along Whitesbridge Road shall have a twenty-foot front yard setback, except for the following situations:

A. Parcels fronting Madera Avenue north of Kearney Boulevard shall have a front yard setback of ten feet as measured from the front property line. Parcels fronting Whitesbridge Road shall have a front yard setback of twenty feet, as measured from the front property line. To the maximum extent possible, this area shall be landscaped. City of Kerman, CA § 17.12.030 KERMAN CODE § 17.12.030

B. Parcels fronting Madera Avenue between California Avenue and Kearney Boulevard shall be set so that at least one-half of the front property line coincides with a building wall to the maximum extent possible.

9 Floor area ratio (FAR) shall apply to nonresidential uses only.

(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

Construction of accessory structures shall be consistent with the standards established in Chapter 17.22 (Accessory Structures). (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

Signs shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.30 (Sign Regulations). (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A. Fences, walls, and hedges shall be consistent with the requirements for the zone as established in Chapter 17.24 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges).

B. A solid masonry wall not less than seven feet in height shall be constructed along the property line which separates this district from a residential district. Developments within the M-U district that abut residential uses also located within the M-U district shall not be subject to this requirement. The requirement for a masonry wall may also be waived when an alley separates this district from a residential district. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A. Parking in All Commercial, Office, and Mixed-Use Zones. Off-street parking and loading standards shall be consistent with the requirements of Chapter 17.28 (Parking, Loading, and Access).

B. General Commercial (CG) Zone Parking. Parking lots on parcels in the CG zone that front Madera Avenue between California Avenue and Kearney Boulevard, to the extent possible, shall be located to the rear of structures. To the extent possible, access to the parking lots shall be from the alley.

C. Mixed-Use (MU) Zone Parking. To the extent possible, parking lots in the MU zone shall be located to the side or rear of the parcel. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))

A site plan shall be submitted to the planning division for approval before any new structure is constructed, use established, or parking facilities are installed on parcel within the mixed use, commercial, and office zones. This provision shall also apply to all uses proposing to occupy a parcel which does not have adequate parking or related parcel improvements for the use or

increase in occupancy intensity. (Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))