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Chapter 17.28 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT

Orange Cove Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Orange Cove

17.28.010 - Purposes.

The C-1 district is intended to serve as a planned unified shopping center. The stores are intended to fit into the residential pattern of development and create no architectural or traffic conflicts.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1001)

17.28.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the C-1 district are:

A.

Bakery goods, retail only;

B.

Delicatessen;

C.

Drugstore;

D.

Fruit and vegetable stores;

E.

Grocery stores;

F.

Ice cream shops;

G.

Laundry, self-service;

H.

Liquor stores;

I.

Meat markets;

J.

Newspaper stands;

K.

Signs, subject to the provisions of Section 17.28.180;

L.

Soft drink fountains;

M.

Temporary or permanent telephone booths;

N.

Carnival (Section 17.04.320).

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1002)

17.28.030 - Conditional use permit.

Uses permitted subject to conditional use permit in the C-1 district are:

A.

Automobile service station;

B.

Electrical distribution substation;

C.

Ice and food products dispensing machines;

D.

Subdivision signs;

E.

Water pump stations;

F.

Recycling collection facility.

(Ord. No. 361, § 4, 6-13-2012; Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1003)

17.28.040 - Prohibited uses.

Uses expressly prohibited in the C-1 district are:

A.

Residential uses;

B.

Combination of residential and commercial uses;

C.

Advertising structures;

D.

Bars, cocktail lounges, and the like;

E.

Industrial uses;

F.

Places providing dancing and entertainment;

G.

Trailer parks.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1004)

17.28.050 - Lot area.

Minimum lot area shall not be less than one acre, not to exceed two acres.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.1)

17.28.060 - Lot dimensions.

A.

Width. Each lot shall have a minimum width of one hundred sixty-five feet.

B.

Depth. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of two-hundred sixty feet.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.2)

17.28.070 - Population density.

There are no property density regulations in the C-1 district.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.3)

17.28.080 - Building height.

No building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed twenty feet.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.4)

17.28.090 - General yard requirements.

A.

The first ten feet of the required yard abutting a street shall be landscaped and maintained. A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the site plan for review by the city administrator.

B.

Except as provided in subsection A of this section, all yards may be used for parking, loading, or access to parking or loading.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.5.A)

17.28.100 - Front yard.

A.

Each lot shall have a front yard of not less than ten feet.

B.

Where a C-1 district is adjacent to a residential district, the front yard shall be equal to the largest adjacent residential front yard required for the adjacent district, however, in no event, need such front yard be greater than twenty feet.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.5.B)

17.28.110 - Side yard.

A.

None required except where the C-1 district abuts a residential district, there shall be a side yard on the C- 1 lot on the side abutting the residential district of not less than ten feet.

B.

On corner lots there shall be a side yard of not less than ten feet on the side abutting a street, except where the C-1 lot is adjacent to a residential district the side yard abutting the street shall be determined in the same manner as the front yard as set forth in Section 17.28.100.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.5.C)

17.28.120 - Rear yard.

None required except where the rear of the C-1 district abuts a residential district, there shall be a rear yard of not less than ten feet.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.5.D)

17.28.130 - Space between buildings.

There are no requirements in the C-1 district.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.6)

17.28.140 - Lot coverage.

The maximum coverage of the lot by buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty-three percent of the total lot area, including easements.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.7)

17.28.150 - Walls.

A.

A solid masonry block wall not less than five feet nor greater than six feet in height shall be erected along the property line which is a district boundary with an abutting residential district.

B.

The wall can be located within required yards, except where walls fall within required front and street side yards, the wall shall be reduced in height to three feet.

C.

All walls shall be developed subject to the general provisions and exceptions in Section 17.60.090.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.8)

17.28.160 - Off-street parking.

A.

There shall be two square feet of parking area for each one square foot of floor area, except the ratio shall be three to one for any grocery store of ten thousand or more square feet of floor area.

B.

The required parking shall be provided on the lot with the building or uses being served, or on a contiguous lot in the P district.

C.

The special parking requirements and improvement and maintenance standards of Section 17.60.100, shall apply as therein specified.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.9)

17.28.170 - Access.

A.

There shall be adequate vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street, service road or alley the design of which shall be approved by the director of public works.

B.

The director shall specify the location and number of means of ingress and egress to property by conditions established at the time of review of the required site plan.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.10)

17.28.180 - Outdoor advertising.

The following signs shall be permitted:

A.

"For Rent" or "For Sale" signs posted on the subject lot or building by the owner or his authorized agent. The signs shall not exceed six square feet in the area and there shall not be more than two such signs for any one lot, building or occupancy.

B.

Directional signs related to the location of buildings or activities on the property on which the signs are located. Each directional sign shall not exceed six square feet in area.

C.

One freestanding sign for each street frontage, subject to the following regulations:

The sign shall contain thereon only the name of the buildings, occupants or groups thereof.

The sign shall not exceed one hundred square feet in area or twenty feet in height.

The sign shall not be blinking, flashing, rotating or animated. Lights used to illuminate the sign shall be installed to concentrate the illumination on the sign or advertising structure and to minimize glare upon a public street or adjacent property.

D.

Signs indicating the name and nature of the occupancy or the name and address of the building or the name and address of the owner (hereinafter called "occupancy signs"). These signs shall be placed only on an exterior wall or facade of the building or on the roof of the building according to the following regulations:

The total area of all occupancy signs mounted on or parallel with any exterior wall or facade of any occupancy shall not exceed ten percent of the total area of said exterior wall or facade.

Not more than one hundred square feet of an occupancy sign area may extend or be located above the top of the exterior wall or facade.

The total area of occupancy signs permitted for any exterior wall or facade of any occupancy need not be less than forty square feet.

Occupancy signs shall be permitted only on or parallel with an exterior wall or facade in which there is located a customer entrance to said occupancy, or which faces a parking area servicing said occupancy, or which faces a public street other than a local residential street.

Occupancy signs shall be lighted only in accordance with the provisions of subsection C of this section.

Occupancy signs may not exceed the permitted building height in this district.

E.

Signs designated by governmental agency indicating authorized testing services available on the premises, signs indicating credit cards accepted, and signs indicating trading stamps offered, subject to the following regulations:

Such signs shall be located adjacent to each other in a single assemblage, the total combined area of which shall not exceed twenty square feet.

One such assemblage shall be allowed on each street front.

Each assemblage shall be located flat against an exterior wall or facade of the building, canopies excluded, and may not extend above or beyond said wall or facade.

Such signs shall be of durable construction and shall be affixed to the building. No portable signs shall be permitted.

Such signs shall be illuminated only in accordance with the provisions of subsection C3 of this section.

One sign, not exceeding one square foot in area, located on top of each gasoline pump indicating the price of the gasoline dispensed through such pump.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.11)

17.28.190 - Loading spaces.

The provisions of Section 17.60.190 shall apply.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1005.12)

17.28.200 - General provisions and exceptions.

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapters 17.52 through 17.64.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1006)

17.28.210 - Site plan review.

Before any building or structure is erected on any lot in the C-1 district, a site plan pursuant to Chapter

17.28.220 - Building compatibility.

All structures planned or existing, shall have compatible architectural style. The city administrator shall determine compatibility upon review of the conditional use permit or site plan when submitted.

(Ord. 211 (part), 1980: prior code § 11-1-1008)

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  1. 2.12.040 is Section .040, located in Chapter 2.12 of Title 2. …
  2. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
  4. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
  5. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  6. Chapter 2.12 — TRAFFIC ENGINEER
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  8. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  9. Chapter 2.24 — RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION
  10. Chapter 2.28 — DISASTER COUNCIL AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
  11. Chapter 2.32 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  12. Chapter 2.36 — FEES FOR CITY SERVICES
  13. Chapter 2.40 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  14. Chapter 2.44 — HOLIDAYS
  15. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  16. Chapter 3.04 — TRANSFER OF TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION DUTIE…
  17. Chapter 3.08 — PURCHASING ORDINANCE
  18. Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  19. Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
  20. Chapter 3.20 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  21. Chapter 3.24 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  22. Chapter 3.28 — CLAIMS PROCEDURE AND REFUNDS OF TAXES AND CERTA…
  23. Chapter 3.30 — ESTABLISHING AND CONFIRMING PUBLIC FACILITY FEE…
  24. Chapter 3.34 — SPECIAL POLICE AND FIRE TAX
  25. Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
  27. Chapter 5.08 — CLASS I, II, III AND IV BUSINESS LICENSES
  28. Chapter 5.12 — CLASS V AND VI BUSINESS LICENSES
  29. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
  30. Chapter 5.20 — PUBLIC AMUSEMENT BUSINESSES GENERALLY
  31. Chapter 5.24 — AMUSEMENT ROOMS
  32. Chapter 5.28 — BINGO GAMES
  33. Chapter 5.32 — FOOD VENDING MACHINES
  34. Chapter 5.36 — PUBLIC DANCES
  35. Chapter 5.40 — GARAGE SALES
  36. Title 6 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
  37. Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
  38. Chapter 6.08 — LICENSE AND REGISTRATION OF DOGS AND POTBELLIED…
  39. Chapter 6.12 — RESTRICTION ON NUMBERS AND TYPES OF ANIMALS; PR…
  40. Chapter 6.16 — SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS
  41. Chapter 6.20 — HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS—ANIMAL WELFARE
  42. Chapter 6.24 — KEEPING OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS AN…
  43. Chapter 6.28 — EXCESSIVE ANIMAL NOISE
  44. Chapter 6.32 — ENFORCEMENT
  45. Title 7 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  46. Chapter 7.07 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  47. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  48. Chapter 8.04 — CESSPOOLS
  49. Chapter 8.08 — FIRE CONTROL REGULATIONS
  50. Chapter 8.12 — FIRE ZONES
  51. Chapter 8.16 — FOOD HANDLERS
  52. Chapter 8.20 — GARBAGE COLLECTION AND REFUSE
  53. Chapter 8.21 — RECYCLING/AB 939 COMPLIANCE
  54. Chapter 8.24 — WATER WELLS
  55. Chapter 8.28 — WEEDS
  56. Chapter 8.32 — SMOKING PROHIBITION
  57. Chapter 8.70 — MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES, BUSINESSES AND DELIVERIES
  58. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  59. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
  60. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW/UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES
  61. Chapter 9.09 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
  62. Chapter 9.23 — SOCIAL HOSTS—CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES…
  63. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  64. Chapter 10.12 — BICYCLES
  65. Chapter 10.23 — ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
  66. Chapter 10.24 — TRUCK ROUTES
  67. Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  68. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  69. Chapter 12.04 — PARADES
  70. Chapter 12.06 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.08 — NOISE
  72. Chapter 12.12 — PARK USE REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 12.16 — SKATE PARKS
  74. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  75. Chapter 13.04 — WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
  76. Chapter 13.08 — SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM
  77. Chapter 13.12 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
  78. Chapter 13.16 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
  79. Chapter 13.17 — WATER CONSERVATION
  80. Chapter 13.18 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION STAND…
  81. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  82. Chapter 15.04 — UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
  83. Chapter 15.16 — MINIMUM HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
  84. Chapter 15.17 — SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, UNSAFE STRUCTURES, AND UN…
  85. Chapter 15.20 — SIGNS
  86. Chapter 15.24 — INTERIM SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE
  87. Chapter 15.28 — PERMANENT SCHOOL FACILITIES FEE
  88. Chapter 15.32 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
  89. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  90. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  91. Chapter 16.08 — DEFINITIONS
  92. Chapter 16.12 — SUBDIVISION MAPS GENERALLY
  93. Chapter 16.16 — PRELIMINARY MAPS
  94. Chapter 16.20 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  95. Chapter 16.24 — FINAL MAPS
  96. Chapter 16.28 — PARCEL MAPS
  97. Chapter 16.32 — DEDICATIONS, FEES, REIMBURSEMENTS AND RESERVAT…
  98. Chapter 16.36 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
  99. Chapter 16.40 — EXCEPTIONS
  100. Chapter 16.44 — FEES, BONDS AND DEPOSITS
  101. Chapter 16.48 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  102. Chapter 16.52 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
  103. Title 17 — ZONING
  104. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  105. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
  106. Chapter 17.06 — O OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION DISTRICT
  107. Chapter 17.08 — R-A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/ AGRICULTURAL DI…
  108. Chapter 17.10 — R-1-12 SINGLE-FAMILY/LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL D…
  109. Chapter 17.12 — R-1-6 SINGLE-FAMILY/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL…
  110. Chapter 17.14 — R-1-3 SINGLE-FAMILY/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL D…
  111. Chapter 17.18 — R-2 MEDIUM/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  112. Chapter 17.19 — R-2-A MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTI…
  113. Chapter 17.20 — R-3 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL D…
  114. Chapter 17.24 — R-3-A HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL…
  115. Chapter 17.26 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
  116. ▸Chapter 17.28 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  117. Chapter 17.30 — C-2 COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  118. Chapter 17.32 — C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS AND SHOPPING DISTRICT
  119. Chapter 17.33 — M-U MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT
  120. Chapter 17.34 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  121. Chapter 17.36 — M-2 HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  122. Chapter 17.42 — P-F PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
  123. Chapter 17.44 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  124. Chapter 17.46 — PPZ PRECISE PLANNED ZONE
  125. Chapter 17.48 — FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
  126. Chapter 17.50 — PLANNED COMMUNITIES
  127. Chapter 17.51 — DENSITY BONUS
  128. Chapter 17.52 — APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USES
  129. Chapter 17.54 — VARIANCES
  130. Chapter 17.56 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  131. Chapter 17.58 — AMENDMENTS
  132. Chapter 17.60 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  133. Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  134. Chapter 17.64 — ADMINISTRATION—ENFORCEMENT—PENALTIES
  135. Chapter 17.65 — CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA F…

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