Chapter 12.08.8

Loyalton Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Loyalton

C-2 – HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT

REGULATIONS

  • 8-1. Purpose and Applicability

The C-2 zone is established to provide for the location of the facilities and services needed by the traveling public along the County’s major collectors, at intersection with state highways and where they can be reached conveniently and safely. This designation is for future growth. The following regulations shall apply in all C-2 zones:

  • 8-2. Permitted Uses

The following highway commercial uses are permitted when serving the needs of the traveling public; when conducted within a completely enclosed building; and when not exceeding a maximum of 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 6,000 square feet of total gross floor area:

  • A. Food services, such as restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and delicatessens, including drive-in or drive-thru fast-food services and outdoor dining areas.

  • B. Bus stations.

  • C. Commercial and residential accessory uses and accessory structures.

  • D. Real estate sales offices.

  • E. Retail sales of groceries, off-sale beer and wine, sporting goods, bait and tackle, souvenirs, antiques and curios.

  • F. Hotels and motels, designed not to exceed 15 units.

  • G. Other highway commercial uses, when of a similar character to those listed above.

  • H. Mixed commercial with residential uses not to exceed a maximum of 2 residential units. However, each primary residential unit may include accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.

  • I. Residential uses as primary use. Accessory and junior accessory dwellings units.

  • J. Single room occupancy.

  • K. Supportive and transitional housing.

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  • 8-3. Permitted Uses Subject to First Obtaining a Use Permit in Each Case

The following highway commercial uses are permitted when serving the needs of the traveling public; when conducted within a completely enclosed building; when outdoor storage, sales or display does not exceed 15% of the gross floor area; and when not exceeding 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area:

  • A. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.14-2 with outdoor storage, sales or display; or when exceeding 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 6,000 square feet of total gross floor area.

  • B. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.14-2, which may be objectionable by reason of production or emission of noise, offensive odor, smoke, dust, bright lights, vibration or unusual traffic, or involve the handling of explosives or dangerous materials.

  • C. Food services, which offer on-sale beer and wine, incidental and accessory to food services, without separate bar area; and off-sale liquor.

  • D. Fruit and produce stands exceeding 400 square feet in size.

  • E. Hotels and motels, designed to exceed 15 units.

  • F. Park and ride facilities.

  • G. Retail fuel sales, minor auto repair and car washes.

  • H. Uses which are minor additions or alterations to existing uses or structures permitted by Part 12.08.14-2, limited to an increase of 20% of the use area or gross floor area of the structure(s).

  • I. Bars, taverns or cocktail lounges, with or without live entertainment.

    • J. Truck stops, auto/truck service stations and incidental minor auto/truck repair.

    • K. Public and private campgrounds, and recreational vehicle parks.

  • 8-4. Development Standards Subject to Development review

    • A. Minimum lot size: 8,000 square feet

    • B. Minimum average lot widths:

      1. Interior lots: 80 feet

      2. Corner lots: 100 feet

    • C. Maximum length to width ratio: 3:1

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  • D. Maximum lot coverage: 100%

  • E.

    • Minimum yards:

    1. Front yard. None excepting when abutting a residential district where 10 feet from the lot line, or 45 feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater shall be required. Yards abutting streets are front yards.

    2. Rear yard. None, excepting when abutting a residential district, then 20 feet from the lot line shall be required.

    3. Side yard. None excepting when abutting a residential district, then 5 feet from lot line shall be required.

    4. Accessory structures. the above-yards shall apply.

  • F. Maximum height. 2-stories or 30 feet maximum, whichever is less.

  • G. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 12.08.12.

  • H. Signs. As provided in Chapter 12.08.25.

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