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19.12.010 - Purpose of Division. ¶

This Division lists the uses of land that may be allowed within the commercial zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established), determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site development.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

19.12.020 - Purposes of Commercial/Industrial Districts. ¶

The commercial and industrial zoning districts are intended to provide continuity to maintain the character and intensity of commercial opportunities, while encouraging revitalization of existing commercial land uses. The purposes of the individual commercial and industrial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

A.

BPO (Business and Professional Office) District. The BPO zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of office activities including medical and professional offices, and office campuses. The BPO zoning

district is consistent with the Business and Professional Office land use designation of the General Plan.

B.

CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District. The CN zoning district is applied to neighborhood shopping areas to meet the retail and service needs of nearby residents. The CN zoning district is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

C.

CG (General Commercial) District. The CG zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a range of community serving commercial, regional retail, and service land uses. The CG zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial land use designation of the General Plan.

D.

CDR (Downtown Core Retail) District. The CDR zoning district is applied to part of the downtown area, and is intended to allow for a mix of commercial, office and residential land uses with predominantly retail, entertainment and personal services on the ground floor street frontage to encourage pedestrian activities. The CDR zoning district is consistent with the Downtown Core land use designation of the General Plan.

E.

CDB (Downtown Core Business) District. The CDB is applied to part of the downtown area and is intended to allow for a broad range of commercial, office and residential land uses. The CDB is consistent with the Downtown Core land use designation of the General Plan.

F.

CI (Commercial/Industrial) District. The CI zoning district is applied to areas suitable for intensive commercial land uses, including automobile repair shops, construction related businesses and similar uses. The intent of the CI zoning district is to encourage the maintenance and improvement of existing businesses in this zoning district. The CI zoning district is consistent with the Commercial/Industrial land use designation of the General Plan.

G.

LIO (Light Industrial/Office) District. The LIO zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for light industrial and manufacturing uses including manufacturing, warehousing, offices and assembly uses, involving a limited generation of nuisances. Land uses in the LIO zoning district encompass uses that will not create objectionable noise, smoke, odor, dust, noxious gases, glare, heat, vibration, and industrial wastes. The LIO zoning district is consistent with the Light Industrial/Office land use designation of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012)

19.12.030 - Commercial/Industrial District Land Uses and Permit Requirements. ¶

Table 2-7 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in the commercial and industrial zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 19.06.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements). In addition to the land use permit required by Table 2-7, special provisions related to certain land uses may apply, and Design Review may also be required for certain

uses in compliance with Section 19.42.030 (Design Review). A Building Permit shall be required prior to any construction.

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

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts		P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed
LAND USE (1)	PERMIT REQUIRED				BY DISTRICT			Specifc Use
	BPO	CN	CG	CDR	CDB	CI	LIO	Regulations
MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES
Assembly of products from parts produced of- site	—	—	—	—	—	P	P
Commercial Cannabis - Indoor Cultivation (2), (17),(18) (State license types 1, 2, 3, & 5)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Nursery (indoor cultivation only) (2),(17),(18) (State license type 4)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Manufacturing (non- volatile solvents/no solvents) (2),(17),(18) (State license types 6, N, P, S)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Manufacturing (volatile solvents) (2),(17),(18) (State license types 7, N, P, S)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Testing Laboratory (2), (5),(17),(18) (State license type 8)	P	—	P	P	P	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Distribution (2),(17),(18) (State license types 11 and 13)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Commercial Cannabis - Microbusiness (2),(17), (18) (State license type 12, non-storefront retail only)	—	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Electronics, equipment, and appliance manufacturing	—	—	—	—	—	P	P
Food and beverage product manufacturing	—	—	UP	—	—	P	P
Furniture/fxtures manufacturing, cabinet shops	—	—	—	—	—	P	P
Handcraft industries, small-scale manufacturing	—	—	UP	—	—	P	P

Laundries and dry cleaning plants	—	—	—	—	—	P	P
Metal products fabrication, machine/welding shops	—	—	—	—	—	P	P
Printing and publishing	—	—	UP	—	—	P	P
Quarry materials storage and processing	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Recycling facilities - Large collection facilities	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP	19.34.150
Recycling facilities - Processing, light	—	—	—	—	—	—	UP	19.34.150
Recycling facilities - Reverse vending machines	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	19.34.150
Recycling facilities - Scrap and dismantling yards	—	—	—	—	—	—	UP	19.34.150
Recycling facilities - Small collection facilities	—	UP	UP	—	—	P	P	19.34.150
R&D (Research and development)	P	—	P	—	—	P	P
R&D - Biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical	UP	—	UP	—	—	UP	UP
Storage or use of hazardous materials as accessory use	UP (4)	—	UP (4)	—	—	UP (4)	UP (4)
Warehouses, wholesaling and distribution	—	—	—	—	>—	P	P

KEY TO ZONING DISTRICT SYMBOLS

BPO	Business and Professional Ofce	CDB	Downtown Core Business
CN	Neighborhood Commercial	CI	Commercial/Industrial
CG	General Commercial	LIO	Light Industrial/Ofce
CDR	Downtown Core Retail

Notes: (Only the notes that apply to this page are shown. A full list of notes is provided at the end of Table 2-7.)

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(4)

Accessory use may be allowed in accordance with standards as promulgated by the Novato Fire Protection District and all other local, state and federal laws and regulations.

(17)

All commercial cannabis activities are also allowed on any Planned District (PD) zoned property which carries a Novato General Plan land use designation of Commercial/Industrial (CI) or Light Industrial/Office (LIO). In addition, cannabis testing laboratories are also allowed on any property carrying a General Plan land use designation of Business and Professional Office (BPO), General Commercial (GC), or Downtown Core (CD) and Non-Storefront Retail sales of cannabis are also allowed on any property carrying a General Plan land use designation of Business and Professional Office (BPO).

(18)

Commercial cannabis activities must be issued a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit (CCBP) in addition to a Zoning Clearance prior to initiation of activities. See Novato Municipal Code Section 8-11 for licensing requirements and process information.

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts		P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed
LAND USE (1)	PERMIT REQUIRED				BY DISTRICT			Specifc Use
	BPO	CN	CG	CDR	CDB	CI	LIO	Regulations
RECREATION,	EDUCATION		& ASSEMBLY		USES
Adult-oriented businesses	—	—	—	—	—	—	UP (6)	19.23
Clubs, lodges and membership meeting halls	—	UP	UP	UP(5)	UP	—	—
Community centers	—	UP	UP	UP	UP	—	—
Health/ftness facilities	UP	P	P	UP	P	P	P
Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities	—	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Libraries, museums, galleries	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Outdoor recreation facilities, active	—	UP	UP	—	—	—	UP
Outdoor recreation facilities, passive	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Parks and playgrounds	—	—	—	P	P	—	—
Religious Facilities	—	UP	UP	UP(5)	UP	—	—
Schools - Private	UP	UP	UP	UP (5)	UP	—	UP
Schools - Specialized education and training	UP	UP	UP	UP (5)	UP	—	P

Studios - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.	UP	UP	P	UP (5)	UP	P	P
Theaters and auditoriums	—	—	UP	UP	UP	—	—
RESIDENTIAL			USES
Accessory Dwelling Units	—	P	—	P	P	—	—	19.34.030
Cannabis cultivation - personal indoor	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	19.34.065
Cannabis cultivation - personal outdoor	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.34.065
Caretaker quarters	UP	—	UP	—	—	UP	UP
Emergency Shelter	—	—	P	—	—	—	—	19.34.072
Home occupations	P	P	P	P	P	—	—	19.34.080
Live/work projects	P	—	P	P	P	P	P	19.34.090
Low Barrier Navigation Center		P		P	P			19.34.073
Multi-family dwellings and duplexes, in a mixed use project	—	UP	—	UP (5)	UP (5)	—	—	19.34.100
Single family dwellings	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Supportive Housing		P		P	P			19.34.071

KEY TO ZONING DISTRICT SYMBOLS

BPO	Business and Professional Ofce	CDB	Downtown Core Business
CN	Neighborhood Commercial	CI	Commercial/Industrial
CG	General Commercial	LIO	Light Industrial/Ofce
CDR	Downtown Core Retail

Notes: (Only the notes that apply to this page are shown. A full list of notes is provided at the end of Table 2-7.)

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(5)

Use allowed only on upper floors or rear of site, with ground floor street frontage reserved for retail, entertainment and personal service uses.

(6)

Permit requirement established by Division 19.23 (Adult-Oriented Businesses).

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed
LAND USE (1)		PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT						Specifc Use Regulations
	BPO	CN	CG	CDR	CDB	CI	LIO
	RETAIL USES
Accessory retail and service uses	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	19.34.034
Alcoholic beverage sales, on or of-site (15)	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	19.34.050
Art, antique, collectible, and gift stores	—	P	P	P	P	P	—
Auto parts sales	—	P	P	P	P	P	P
Auto sales and rental	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	P
Bars and night clubs	—	—	UP	UP	UP	—	UP
Book stores	—	P	P	P	P	P	P
Building material stores	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	P
Commercial Cannabis - Retail, Non- Storefront (2),(17),(18) (State license type 9 only)	P	—	—	—	—	P	P	19.34.066
Construction/heavy equipment sales and rental	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Convenience stores	—	UP	UP	UP	UP	—	—
Drive-in and drive-through sales	—	UP	UP	—	—	—	UP
Equipment rental	—	—	UP	UP	UP	P	P
Extended hour businesses (11 p.m. to 6 a.m.)	P (8)	UP	P (8)	P (8)	P (8)	P (8)	P (8)
Florists	—	P	P	P	P	P	P
Furniture, furnishings & appliance stores	—	—	P	P	P	—	—
General retail	—	P	P	P (9)	P (9)	P	P	7-10
Grocery stores	—	UP(19)	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)	—	—	7-10

Gun sales	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	—
Mobile home, RV, and boat sales	—	—	—	—	—	UP	P
Outdoor displays retail sales, temporary	—	P	P	P (10)	P (10)	P	P	19.34.130
Outdoor displays retail sales, permanent	—	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	19.34.130
Plant nurseries and garden supply stores	—	UP	P	UP	UP	P	P
Restaurants and outdoor dining areas, including incidental on-site alcohol sales	UP	P	P	P (9) (10)	P (9) (10)	UP	UP	19.34.050
Tobacco product shops	—	—	—	UP	UP	—	—	19.34.166
Warehouse retail	—	—	UP	—	—	—	—

KEY TO ZONING DISTRICT SYMBOLS

BPO	Business and Professional Ofce	CDB	Downtown Core Business
CN	Neighborhood Commercial	CI	Commercial/Industrial
CG	General Commercial	LIO	Light Industrial/Ofce
CDR	Downtown Core Retail

Notes: (Only the notes that apply to this page are shown. A full list of notes is provided at the end of Table 2-7.)

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(7)

Permitted if in compliance with the design standards of the Downtown Specific Plan.

(8)

Use Permit required if located within 300 feet of a residential zone.

(9)

Related uses are permitted which meet all of the following criteria: open during weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday; provides window displays which are changed monthly; and has two-hour customer turnover.

(10)

Also permitted in the public right-of-way with a license agreement pursuant to Section 15-4 of the Municipal Code.

(14)

Except for restaurants with incidental on-site alcohol.

(17)

(18)

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed
LAND USE (1)		PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT						Specifc Use
	BPO	CN	CG	CDR	CDB	CI	LIO	Regulations
	SERVICE USES
Animal Grooming	—	UP	UP	UP (5)	UP	UP	UP
Auto repair and maintenance - Major	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Auto repair and maintenance - Minor	—	—	UP	—	—	P	P
Automated teller machines (ATMs) (non-drive through)	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Banks	P	P	P	UP (13)	P(13)	—	P
Business support services	P	P	P	P (5)	UP (5)	P	P
Car wash	—	—	UP	—	—	—	UP

Check Cashing Service	—	—	UP	—	—	—	—
Child/adult day care centers	UP	UP	UP	UP (5)	UP	—	UP	19.34.070
Congregate care/group facilities	UP	—	UP	—	—	—	—
Contractor storage yard	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Drive-in and drive-through services, including ATM	—	UP	UP	UP	UP (11)	—	—
Financial Services	P	P	P	P (5)	P (12)	—	P
Gas stations	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.14.030.C 19.52.022
Hotels and motels	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Kennels & boarding	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	UP
Massage Establishments	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	19.34.190 see also Sec. 8-4
Massage establishments - small	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	see also Sec. 8-4
Medical - Clinics, ofces, and laboratories	P	P	P	P (5)	P (6)	—	—
Medical - Extended care	UP	—	UP	—	—	—	—
Medical - Hospitals	UP	—	UP	—	—	—	—
Mortuaries & funeral homes	UP(15)	—	UP(15)	—	—	—	UP(15)
Ofces	P	P	P	P (5)	P (6)	P	P
Pawn Shops	—	—	UP	—	—	—	—
Personal services	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Public utility facilities	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Real Estate Ofces	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), 7 or more persons	—	UP	—	—	—	—	—	19.34.160
Storage Facilities - Indoor	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	UP
Storage - Outdoor	—	—	UP	—	—	UP	UP
Tattoo Parlor	—	—	—	—	—	—	UP	19.34.168
Travel Agency	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)	P(19)
Upholstering shops	—	—	—	—	UP	P	P
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals	—	—	UP	—	UP	UP	UP

Veterinary clinics, outpatient treatment only	—	UP	UP	—	UP	UP	UP

KEY TO ZONING DISTRICT SYMBOLS

BPO	Business and Professional Ofce	CDB	Downtown Core Business
CN	Neighborhood Commercial	CI	Commercial/Industrial
CG	General Commercial	LIO	Light Industrial/Ofce
CDR	Downtown Core Retail

Notes: (Only the notes that apply to this page are shown. A full list of notes is provided at the end of Table 2-7.)

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(5)

Use allowed only on upper floor or rear of site, with ground floor street frontage reserved for predominantly retail, entertainment and personal service uses.

(11)

Drive-through banking services only.

(12)

See Section 19.030.040, Table 3-7 for parking requirements of ground floor offices, medical, business and financial services in the Downtown Business Core.

(13)

Use allowed only on upper floors and up to a maximum of 25% of the ground floor in rear of a building, with ground floor street frontage reserved for predominantly retail, entertainment and personal service uses.

(15)

Crematories are only allowed in the LIO District, and must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from residential uses, schools and day care centers.

(19)

Check cashing services may be offered as an accessory use to a travel agency or grocery store subject to the requirements of Section 19.34.034.

TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	TABLE 2-7 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial/Industrial Zoning Districts	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed	P Permitted Use (2) UP Use Permit required (3) — Use not allowed
LAND USE (1)	PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT							Specifc Use Regulations
	BPO	CN	CG	CDR	CDB	CI	LIO
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS					USES
Broadcasting studios	UP	—	UP	UP (5)	UP (5)	P	P
Heliports	UP	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.34.074
Parking facilities	—	—	P	P(16)	P(16)	P	P
Telecommunications facilities	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	19.38
Truck and freight terminals	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Vehicle storage	—	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Wireless communication facilities: New towers or monopoles or new building- mounted facilities	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	19.38
Wireless communication facilities: New facilities co-located on existing towers, monopoles or buildings with existing permitted antennas	P (2)	P (2)	P (2)	P (2)	P (2)	P (2)	P(2)	19.38

KEY TO ZONING DISTRICT SYMBOLS

BPO	Business and Professional Ofce	CDB	Downtown Core Business
CN	Neighborhood Commercial	CI	Commercial/Industrial
CG	General Commercial	LIO	Light Industrial/Ofce
CDR	Downtown Core Retail

Notes: (Only the notes that apply to this page are shown. A full list of notes is provided at the end of Table 2-7.)

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(5)

For properties with building frontage on Grant Avenue or Redwood Boulevard: Use allowed only on upper floor or rear of building, with ground floor street frontage reserved for retail, entertainment and personal service uses.

(16)

Parking facilities shall not front on Grant Avenue or Redwood Boulevard.

COMPLETE LIST OF NOTES FOR TABLE 2-7 (Reflects all revised notes above and highlighted as new additions to Ordinance).

(1)

See Article VI for land use definitions. See Section 19.02.020.F regarding uses not listed.

(2)

Zoning Clearance required (Section 19.42.020). Design Review may also be required; see 19.42.030.

(3)

See Section 19.42.050 for Use Permit processing requirements.

(4)

Accessory use may be allowed in accordance with standards as promulgated by the Novato Fire Protection District and all other local, state and federal laws and regulations.

(5)

(6)

Permit requirements established by Division 19.23 (Adult-oriented Businesses).

(7)

Permitted if in compliance with the design standards of the Downtown Specific Plan.

(8)

Use Permit required if located within 300 feet of a residential zone.

(9)

(10)

Also permitted in the public right-of-way with a license agreement pursuant to Section 15-4 of the Municipal Code.

(11)

Drive-through banking services only.

(12)

Ground floor offices, medical, business and financial services in the Downtown Business Core shall provide required parking at 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of gross floor area.

(13)

(14)

Except for restaurants with incidental on-site alcohol sales.

(15)

Crematories are only allowed in the LIO District, and must be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from residential uses, schools and day care centers.

(16)

Parking facilities shall not front on Grant Avenue or Redwood Boulevard.

(17)

(18)

(Ord. No. 1576, § 2 (Exh. A, amd.), 10-23-2012; Ord. No. 1587, § 8(Exh. H), 12-3-2013; Ord. No. 1591, § 3(Exh. B), 3-18-2014; Ord. No. 1611, § 3(Exh. B), 11-29-2016; Ord. No. 1622, § 4(Exh. B), 10-10-2017; Ord. No. 1643, § 7, 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 1656, § V, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 1676, Exh. A, 3-8-2022; Ord. No. 1693, § 4(Exh. A), 11-15-2022; Ord. No. 1715, Exh. A, 4-19-2024; Ord. No. 1718, § 3(Exh. B), 9-10-2024; Ord. No. 1723, § 3(Exhs. A, B), 3-25-2025)

19.12.040 - Commercial/Industrial District General Development Standards. ¶

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 Table 2-8, in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3, (Site Planning and General Development Standards).

TABLE 2-8

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District	Requirement by Zoning District	Requirement by Zoning District
	BPO Business and Professional Ofce	CN Neighborhood Commercial	CG General Commercial
Minimum lot size	Minimum area, width and depth required for new parcels.
Area	10,000 sf	None
Width and depth	Determined through subdivision process.
Setbacks	Minimum and maximum setbacks required. See Division 19.20 for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front	25 ft	None required
Sides (each)	6 ft if adjacent to a single-family residential zone; 10 ft if building is over 20 ft in height at the building setback line and adjacent to a single-family residential zone; none required otherwise.
Rear	10 ft if adjacent to a single-family residential zone; 15 ft if building is over 20 ft in height at the building setback line and adjacent to a single-family residential zone; none required otherwise.
Building coverage (1)		40%
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	0.40	0.40 to 0.60 (2)	0.40
Height limit (3)		35 ft
Architecture	As required by Division 19.27
Landscaping	As required by Division 19.28 (Landscaping)

As required by Division 19.30 (Parking and Loading)

Parking

Notes:

(1)

Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered by structures.

(2)

CN zoning district - FAR may be increased to 0.60 if additional floor area is used for housing, or for residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE).

(3)

Maximum allowed height of structures. See also Section 19.20.070 (Height Limits and Exceptions).

TABLE 2-8

COMMERCIAL DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)

Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District	Requirement by Zoning District	Requirement by Zoning District
	CDR & CDB Downtown Core Retail & Business	CI Commercial/ Industrial	LIO Light Industrial/ Ofce
Minimum lot size	Minimum size for new parcels will be determined through the subdivision process, consistent with the General Plan.
Setbacks	Minimum and maximum setbacks required. See Division 19.20 for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front	None required
Sides (each)	6 ft if adjacent to a single-family residential zone; 10 ft if building is over 20 ft in height at the building setback line, and adjacent to a single-family residential zone; none required otherwise.
Rear	10 ft if adjacent to a single-family residential zone; 15 ft if building is over 20 ft in height at the building setback line and adjacent to a single-family residential zone; none required otherwise.
Building coverage (1)	100%	40%	60%
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)	1.2 or 2.0 (2)	1.0	0.40 (4)
Height limit (3)	35 ft (5)	35 ft
Landscaping	As required by Division 19.28 (Landscaping)
Parking	As required by Division 19.30 (Parking and Loading)

Notes:

(1)

Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered by structures.

(2)

Higher value FAR applies if housing is incorporated in a mixed-use project.

(3)

Maximum allowed height of structures. See also Section 19.20.070 (Height Limits and Exceptions).

(4)

Except for the Novato Industrial Park and Hamilton Hangar area, the maximum FAR shall be .6.

(5)

Within the Downtown Overlay zone, the height limit may be increased by 30 percent up to a maximum of 45 feet for the habitable floor area (excluding roof) with Design Review approval in accordance with Section 19.20.070.

(Ord. No. 1622, § 4(Exh. B), 10-10-2017; Ord. No. 1705, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

DIVISION 19.14 - SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS