Loomis Municipal Code § 13.26.070 CT district standards

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the commercial zoning districts established by Section 13.20.020, determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

The purposes of the individual commercial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

A. CO (Office Commercial) District. The CO zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for various types of office uses, together with similar and related compatible uses. The CO zoning district is consistent with and implements the office and professional land use designation of the general plan.

B. CG (General Commercial) District. The CG zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a range of retail and service land uses that primarily serve local residents and businesses, including shops, personal and business services, and restaurants. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of mixed-use projects. The CG zoning district is consistent with the general commercial land use designation of the general plan.

C. CC (Central Commercial) District. The CC zoning district is applied to areas within the historical downtown appropriate for a mixture of land uses, with primarily retail and pedestrian-oriented office uses on the ground floors of commercial structures, and residential units allowed on second or third floors. The CC zoning district is consistent with and implements the town center commercial land use designation of the general plan.

D. CT (Tourist/Destination Commercial) District. The CT zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a mixture of office/business park, retail commercial, lodging, conference center and other traveler-serving uses, local-serving entertainment uses, and residential uses as part of mixed-use structures. The CT zoning district is consistent with the tourist/destination commercial land use designation of the general plan.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

Table 2-6 identifies the uses of land allowed by this title in the commercial zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 13.22.030.

NOTE: Where the last column in the table ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this title may also apply.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 211 § 9, 2004; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-7 and 2-8, in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 of this title.

Key to Zoning District Symbols

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TABLE 2-7 - CO AND CG DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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TABLE 2-8 - CC AND CT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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(Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 281 § 5, 2019; Ord. 255 § 1, 2014; Ord. 244 § 1, 2009; Ord. 238 § 1, 2007; Ord. 235 § 1, 2007; Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 297, 1/9/2024; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CO zoning district at the southwest corner of I-80 and King Road shall comply with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 2, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

A. Riparian Corridor Protection. The riparian corridors extending through this area shall be protected in compliance with Chapter 13.54, and consistent with the policies in the conservation of resources chapter of the general plan.

B. Site Planning. Proposed development shall be planned to provide:

1. A gradual transition of intensity between development adjacent to I-80 and neighboring residential areas, to minimize the potential for land use conflicts with residential uses, and problems for residents; and

2. Adequate access and circulation between Horseshoe Bar Road and King Road.

C. Residential Uses. Residential uses shall be developed with shared driveways to minimize access points on the new extension of Boyington Road, where determined by the review authority to be feasible. (See the Circulation Element of the general plan regarding the Boyington Road extension.)

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CG zoning district shall comply with the following standards, as applicable.

A. CG District North of the Raley's Center. Proposed development shall comply with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 2, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

1. Riparian Corridor Protection. The riparian corridors extending through this area shall be protected in compliance with Chapter 13.54, and consistent with the policies in the conservation of resources chapter of the general plan.

2. Site Planning. Proposed development shall be planned to provide:

a. A gradual transition of intensity between development adjacent to I-80 and existing commercial, and the neighboring residential areas, to minimize the potential for land use conflicts with residential uses, and problems for residents; and

b. Adequate access and circulation between Horseshoe Bar Road and King Road.

3. Land Use Mix. As determined by the review authority to be appropriate, site development should include a mixture of land uses consisting of three tiers: general commercial and/or office uses should be located adjacent to the Raley's center; low profile office structures should be placed in a second tier after the commercial uses; and medium- to medium-high density residential should be located adjacent to the existing residential areas to the north of this site.

B. CG District on Taylor Road Northeast of Sierra College Boulevard.

1. Applicability. The requirements of this subsection apply to the site identified as special land use policy area 4 on the general plan land use diagram, as consistent with Specific Area Policy 4, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

2. Site Planning. The site shall be developed with commercial uses along the Taylor Road frontage, with office uses or multifamily residential behind the commercial, to buffer the adjacent single-family residential uses from the noise, glare, and activities associated with commercial uses.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CT zoning district shall comply with the following requirements, consistent with Specific Area Policy 5, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

A. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

1. Master Development Plan Required for Initial Site Development. The initial development of a parcel within the CT zoning district after the effective date of rezoning to the CT district shall require that the property owner first obtain town approval of a master development plan in compliance with Section 13.62.070.

2. Master Development Plan Contents. As submitted by the applicant and approved by the town, the master development plan shall specify the following.

a. Allowed Land Uses, Densities and Building Intensities. The land uses proposed and/or authorized as part of a master development plan may include any listed as "P," "MUP," "UP," and/or "S," within the CT zoning district in Section 13.26.040, Table 2-6.

b. A detailed overall site plan that complies with the design standards in subsection B, and shows: all proposed land uses, structures, landscape areas, conservation areas for natural features; buffers; provisions for site access, internal and external circulation and parking; and all other details of site design.

c. Provisions for internal access to adjoining properties by means of proposed public and/or private roads or drives other than Horseshoe Bar and Brace Roads.

d. Architectural and other building design requirements and guidelines, to clearly define the appearance of approved structures;

e. Standards and guidelines for proposed signs, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 13.38.

f. Plans showing the approximate location and layout of proposed infrastructure and utilities, including any proposed or required extensions of existing lines for water, sewer, etc.

g. Project and parcel phasing, to the extent that phasing is known by the property owner, or owners in the case of multiple properties participating in a project proposal.

h. Any other information, requirements, and/or conditions of approval determined by the review authority to be appropriate.

3. Site Redevelopment and/or Replacement Land Uses. After initial site development and occupancy in compliance with an approved master development plan, the replacement of the initial use of a structure with a different use, and/or the replacement of an approved structure with a different structure and use shall be subject to the allowable land use and permit requirements of Section 13.26.040, Table 2-6.

B. Design Standards. Each master development plan and any subsequent proposals for replacement land uses or redevelopment after initial site development shall incorporate site planning and building design measures to accomplish all of the following, as required by the general plan.

1. Create an identity, appearance, and mix of land uses that provide for the integrated development of all parcels and that will be attractive to both travelers and town residents. The arrangement of uses on the overall site should be allowed to emphasize the creation of a destination or significant stopover for travelers, provide enhanced shopping and entertainment opportunities for town residents, and tie into the historic downtown area to support the economic viability of the downtown.

2. Provide traveler-oriented commercial uses that are accessed primarily by automobiles and concentrated near the Horseshoe Bar Road interchange. Uses on the site shall then transition to more locally-oriented commercial and office uses, laid out to provide a pedestrian orientation.

3. Provide primary access to commercial development from Horseshoe Bar Road, with limited, secondary access on Brace Road. Commercial uses shall not front on Brace Road and shall be set back and/or buffered from Brace Road to maintain the rural residential character of the roadway corridor.

4. Provide a design and appearance that will reinforce the rural character of Loomis by: integrating existing natural features, including significant trees and rock outcrops; building design that emphasizes low-profile structures, local native materials, and the local historic architectural vernacular, and site development incorporating appropriate vegetation, preferably native, that can act as a buffer and screen, as well as add to the ambiance of the development.

5. Provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and sustainability of the Secret Ravine riparian corridor, and its aquatic and terrestrial habitats.

6. Provide for adequate and appropriate access between separately owned parcels within the CT zoning district as determined by the review authority to be necessary to avoid unnecessary access points to public roads, traffic congestion and hazards on public roads.

C. Limitations on Specific Land Uses. The land uses allowed by Section 13.26.040 (Table 2-6) in the CT zoning district may be approved only when the review authority determines that they comply with the following limitations.

1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. A club, lodge, or private meeting hall may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

2. Community Center. A community center may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

3. Equestrian Facility. Any proposed equestrian facility shall be oriented toward tourists and visitors to the town, with structures on the site and the activities offered comprising significant recreational tourism resources, and shall not be limited to the pasturing of animals.

4. Religious Facility. A religious facility may be approved only within four hundred feet of a residential zoning district, and/or Brace Road.

5. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). A Residential Care Facility for the elderly may be approved only within four hundred feet of a residential zoning district, and/or Brace Road.

6. School - Specialized Education/Training. A school within the CT zoning district offering specialized education and training shall offer courses only in office-related skills. Examples include computer-related training, graphics and illustration, writing, clerical and secretarial skills, and other topics determined by the review authority to be similar. Such a school may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

7. Veterinary Clinic, Animal Hospital. A veterinary clinic or animal hospital shall be limited to a small animal practice.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)