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Chapter 18.22 — C-P DISTRICT—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT

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18.22.010 - Intent.

The administrative and professional office C-P district is herein set forth, to provide for a district wherein related types of professional uses may be developed.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219, 1968).

18.22.020 - Uses permitted—Generally.

Within the C-P administrative and professional office district, the following residential uses shall apply as per property development standards in Sections 18.22.060 through 18.22.180:

A.

Residential Uses.

For existing residential structures:

a.

They may be used for residential purposes, but may not be converted to more intensive residential uses, except in accordance with the property development standards of the R-3 district, Sections 18.18.060 through 18.18.170;

b.

They may be converted to nonresidential uses. If there is a change in the exterior appearance of the building, Section 18.22.030 shall apply;

c.

They may not be used for residential and non-residential purposes at the same time.

Multiple dwellings, subject to the property development standards of the R-3 district, Sections 18.18.060 through 18.18.170.

Private residence clubs, fraternity and sorority houses, rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes and rooming or boarding houses, subject to the regulations for these uses in Chapter 18.04.

B.

Nonresidential Uses. With the C-P administrative and professional office district, the following uses shall be considered as nonresidential and shall comply with the development standards set forth in Section

18.22.060 through 18.22.180: Administrative, apartments, church, exhibit halls, general…

hospitals up to three stories in height, lodges and clubs, libraries, medical and dental offices, and clinics or laboratories, museums, private and parochial schools, institutions of philanthropic nature (except correction and mental) and home occupations, subject to Chapter 18.04.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.1, 1968).

18.22.030 - Use permitted—Subject to commission review and approval.

The following use shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the commission:

Within an existing residential structure, when the exterior design or appearance is changed, and when the uses located in the structure are nonresidential.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.2, 1968).

18.22.040 - Uses permitted—Subject to conditional use permit.

Uses shall be permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.38.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.3, 1968).

18.22.050 - Prohibited uses.

The following are expressly prohibited in the C-P district:

A.

Advertising structures;

B.

Industrial uses;

C.

New single family homes;

D.

Any combination of residential and nonresidential uses on a lot;

E.

Adult uses.

(Ord. 85-19 §7, 1985; Ord. 68-128 §5-219.4, 1968).

18.22.060 - Property development standards.

For all residential uses in the C-P district, property development standards shall comply with the R-3 district standards, Sections 18.18.060 through 18.18.170, except that lots shall have a minimum area of seven thousand five hundred square feet. For property development standards for nonresidential uses, see Sections 18.22.070 through 18.22.180.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(part), 1968).

18.22.070 - Lot area.

Minimum lot area in the C-P district is seven thousand five hundred square feet.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(A), 1968).

18.22.080 - Lot dimensions.

A.

Width. Minimum lot width, sixty-five feet;

B.

Depth. Minimum lot depth, one hundred ten feet.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(B), 1968).

18.22.090 - Population density.

There shall be a minimum of seven thousand five hundred square feet per lot.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(C), 1968).

18.22.100 - Building height.

A.

No building shall exceed three stories or forty feet in height, except hospitals, to which Section 18.22.040 shall apply.

B.

Exceptions. Roof structures, for the housing of elevators stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building; and fire or parapet walls, skylights, towers,

church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, silos, water tanks, or wireless masts or similar structures, when approved by the commission, may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed, provided that the same may be safely erected and maintained at such height in view of the surrounding conditions and circumstances. No roof structures or any spaces about the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional living or floor space.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(D), 1968).

18.22.110 - Setback and yard requirements.

A.

Right-of-way Control. No building shall be erected within fifty feet of the right-of-way of any railroad line, freeway or flood control channel, and any building shall be thirty feet away from any right-of-way line or major county road.

B.

Front Yard.

Each lot shall have a minimum front yard of ten feet and shall be landscaped, except: When the C-P district abuts or is across the street from a residential district the front yard setback requirements for the C-P district shall be the same as the adjacent residential district.

Swimming pools shall not be located in any required front yard.

C.

Side Yard.

No requirements within the C-P district, except when a lot abuts a street there shall be a ten foot setback on the street side.

No side yard required, except when the C-P district abuts a residential district there shall be a side yard of ten feet on the C-P lot on the side abutting the residential district.

When the C-P district abuts or is across the street from a residential district the side yard requirement for the C-P district shall be the same as the adjacent residential district.

Swimming pools shall not be located closer than five feet from any side property line, and shall be fenced as required in Section 18.22.140.

D.

Rear Yard. No requirements, except where the C-P district abuts a residential district, then each lot shall have a setback of ten feet.

E.

Exceptions. Permitted projections in rear, front and side yards for C-P uses abutting a residential district include:

Overhangs, eaves, fireplaces, stairways, and balconies not covered by a roof; and other architectural features may extend into the required yard not more than thirty inches.

Unenclosed platforms, porches, or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor, may extend into any front yard six feet, side or rear yard three feet, provided that an open-type railing thirty inches high be constructed around the platform, porch or landing place.

Depressed stairs and ramps may extend into any front yard six feet, side or rear yards three feet, provided than an open-type railing forty-two inches high be constructed around the opening.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(E), 1968).

18.22.120 - Space between buildings.

There are no requirements for the C-P district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(F), 1968).

18.22.130 - Lot coverage.

There are no lot coverage requirements for the C-P district.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(G), 1968).

18.22.140 - Fences, hedges and walls—Swimming pool requirements.

A.

Section 18.32.130 of the general conditions shall apply.

B.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by fencing or walls at least six feet in height. The enclosure shall be equipped with self-latching gates or doors, the latching being located not less than four feet above the ground. All lights for pools shall be hooded so the light will not shine on the abutting properties. All fencing must be in place and approved by the city before water is turned into the pool.

C.

Where the C-P district lot sides or rears on a residential district, a solid masonry wall five feet in height shall be erected alongside the property line. Front yard wall shall be reduced to three feet in height.

D.

Where a street becomes a boundary between the C-P district and the residential district the front yard or side yard setback shall be ten feet from the property line, the wall height shall be three feet in height, and the space between the property line and the wall shall be landscaped.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(H), 1968).

18.22.150 - Off-street parking.

A.

There shall be provided within the C-P district a minimum of one square foot of parking area for each one square foot of gross floor area. Standards of the general conditions, Section 18.32.140, shall apply.

B.

Parking for residential uses within the C-P district, Section 18.16.150 of the R-2 district and Section

18.32.140 of the general conditions shall apply.

18.22.160 - Access.

A.

Access to all off-street parking areas shall be from a dedicated and improved street, service road or alley. The design of the access shall be approved by the city.

B.

There shall be no vehicular access to residential property from a county road or a major highway which is shown on the city's general plan.

C.

If vehicular access is via a driveway parallel to a side line, there shall be an access from the street to alley for both pedestrians and vehicles. The access shall be ten feet to the building line.

D.

If vehicular access to a lot is via an alley, there shall be a pedestrian access way five feet wide from alley to street.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(J), 1968).

18.22.170 - Outdoor advertising.

A.

Section 18.24.160 shall apply. (See C-4 district.)

B.

For other outdoor advertising uses, the R-1 district provisions, Section 18.14.160, shall apply.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(K), 1968).

18.22.180 - Loading spaces required.

Number of Loading Spaces Gross Floor Area


A. Office buildings and hotels

  1. 3,500 - 50,000 square feet

  2. 50,001 - 100,000 square feet

  3. 100,001 - and over square feet


B. Institutions and hospitals

  1. 3,000 - 20,000 square feet

  2. 20,001 - 50,000 square feet

  3. 50,001 - 80,000 square feet

  4. 80,001 - 110,000 square feet


C. Other permitted buildings or uses

  1. 3,000 - 15,000 square feet

  2. 15,001 - 45,000 square feet

  3. 45,001 - 75,000 square feet

  4. 75,001 - 105,000 square feet


D.

A minimum loading space shall be twelve feet in width, forty feet in length and fourteen feet in vertical clearance.

E.

When loading space abuts any alley or one-half the alley, the width of the lot can be considered as part of the loading space.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.5(L), 1968).

18.22.190 - Site plan review.

A site plan must be submitted to the planning commission for its approval before any building is erected on any lot within the C-P district. The provisions of Chapter 18.40 shall apply.

(Ord. 68-128 §5-219.6, 1968).

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
  3. Chapter 2.01 — ELECTIONS
  4. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
  5. Chapter 2.08 — OFFICIALS OF THE CITY
  6. Chapter 2.10 — CITY MANAGER
  7. Chapter 2.15 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  8. Chapter 2.16 — LAW ENFORCEMENT
  9. Chapter 2.20 — CIVIL DEFENSE, EMERGENCIES AND DISASTER RELIEF
  10. Chapter 2.40 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  11. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  12. Chapter 3.04 — PURCHASING PROCEDURES
  13. Chapter 3.08 — FUNDS
  14. Chapter 3.12 — TAX COLLECTIONS AND ASSESSMENT
  15. Chapter 3.14 — UTILITY USERS TAX
  16. Chapter 3.16 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.20 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  18. Chapter 3.23 — FIRE SPECIAL PARCEL TAX
  19. Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  20. Chapter 3.25 — POLICE SPECIAL PARCEL TAX
  21. Chapter 3.26 — CLAIMS FOR MONEY OR DAMAGES BY THE STATE OR BY …
  22. Chapter 3.30 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  23. Title 4 — PERSONNEL
  24. Chapter 4.01 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  25. Chapter 4.02 — PERSONNEL BOARD
  26. Chapter 4.03 — DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
  27. Chapter 4.04 — LAYOFF PROCEDURES
  28. Chapter 4.05 — EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
  29. Chapter 4.06 — AT-WILL EMPLOYEES
  30. Chapter 4.07 — POST STANDARDS FOR RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF …
  31. Chapter 4.08 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM RULES
  32. Article 1 — APPLICATIONS AND APPLICANTS
  33. Article 2 — METHOD OF FILLING VACANCIES
  34. Article 3 — PROBATIONARY PERIOD
  35. Article 4 — TRANSFER, PROMOTION, DEMOTION AND REINSTATEMENT
  36. Article 5 — ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVES, REPORTS AND RECORDS
  37. Article 6 — GRIEVANCE-COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
  38. Article 7 — HARASSMENT OF EMPLOYEES
  39. Article 8 — ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE POLICY
  40. Article 9 — INCONSISTENT, INCOMPATIBLE OR CONFLICTING EMPLOYME…
  41. Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  42. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  43. Chapter 5.05 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
  44. Chapter 5.07 — MOBILE VENDORS
  45. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS
  46. Chapter 5.12 — SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
  47. Chapter 5.16 — SOLICITING OR PEDDLING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
  48. Chapter 5.18 — STREET VENDORS
  49. Chapter 5.20 — AMUSEMENT ARCADES AND MACHINES
  50. Chapter 5.24 — GAMING AND AMUSEMENTS
  51. Chapter 5.28 — LAUNDRIES
  52. Chapter 5.32 — BINGO
  53. Title 6 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  54. Chapter 6.04 — MILK
  55. Chapter 6.08 — DISEASED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  56. Chapter 6.10 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  57. Chapter 6.11 — NUISANCES
  58. Article 1 — UNLAWFUL PROPERTY RELATED NUISANCES
  59. Article 2 — PARLIER BUILDING CODE
  60. Article 3 — VACANT BUILDINGS
  61. Article 4 — MANAGEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY
  62. Article 5 — NUISANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES
  63. Article 6 — UNLAWFUL NOISE RELATED NUISANCES
  64. Article 7 — OTHER NUISANCES AND ENFORCEMENT
  65. Article 8 — SEVERABILITY
  66. Chapter 6.12 — ABATEMENT, APPEALS AND ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
  67. Article 1 — PROPERTY ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
  68. Article 2 — ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
  69. Article 3 — SEVERABILITY
  70. Chapter 6.13 — COST RECOVERY
  71. Article 1 — COST RECOVERY AND PENALTIES
  72. Article 2 — MULTIPLE RESPONSE ORDINANCE
  73. Article 3 — OTHER COST RECOVERY PROVISIONS
  74. Article 4 — SEVERABILITY
  75. Chapter 6.14 — GRAFFITI
  76. Chapter 6.15 — AEROSOL SPRAY PAINTS
  77. Chapter 6.16 — SANITATION
  78. Chapter 6.20 — GARBAGE, RUBBISH, AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE RECYCL…
  79. Chapter 6.24 — WEED REMOVAL
  80. Chapter 6.28 — BURNING OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
  81. Chapter 6.32 — EXPLOSIVES
  82. Chapter 6.34 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  83. Chapter 6.36 — SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCT USE
  84. Title 7 — ANIMALS
  85. Chapter 7.04 — TREATMENT AND USE OF ANIMALS
  86. Chapter 7.08 — KEEPING OF ANIMALS
  87. Chapter 7.12 — DOGS
  88. Title 8 — PARKS, RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS
  89. Chapter 8.01 — PARK OPERATIONS
  90. Chapter 8.02 — SPECIAL EVENTS
  91. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  92. Chapter 9.04 — INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
  93. Chapter 9.08 — OPIUM
  94. Chapter 9.12 — INDECENT EXPOSURE OBSCENE BOOKS, ETC.
  95. Chapter 9.16 — GAMBLING
  96. Chapter 9.17 — DANCEHALLS
  97. Chapter 9.20 — LIQUOR CONTROL
  98. Chapter 9.21 — SOCIAL HOSTING
  99. Chapter 9.24 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND DISTURBING THE PEACE
  100. Chapter 9.28 — OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY
  101. Chapter 9.32 — MINORS' CURFEW
  102. Chapter 9.40 — WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS
  103. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  104. Chapter 10.04 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS DEFINITIONS
  105. Chapter 10.08 — ENFORCEMENT OF AN OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULAT…
  106. Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  107. Chapter 10.16 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  108. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  109. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
  110. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  111. Chapter 10.32 — PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
  112. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING FOR CERTAIN PUR…
  113. Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING ONLY
  114. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING RESTRICTED OR PR…
  115. Chapter 10.46 — SPEED LIMITS
  116. Chapter 10.48 — TRAINS
  117. Chapter 10.52 — SCHEDULES OF DESIGNATED STREETS
  118. Chapter 10.56 — PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTERS 10.04 THR…
  119. Chapter 10.60 — ABANDONED OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
  120. Chapter 10.64 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING
  121. Title 12 — STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
  122. Chapter 12.04 — OBSTRUCTIONS TO STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  123. Chapter 12.12 — PROTECTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
  124. Chapter 12.16 — TREES AND OTHER PLANTS
  125. Chapter 12.22 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISES
  126. Chapter 12.26 — GARAGE YARD SALES
  127. Title 13 — UTILITIES
  128. Chapter 13.10 — WATER SERVICE
  129. Chapter 13.20 — WATER CONSERVATION
  130. Chapter 13.30 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL
  131. Chapter 13.40 — SEWER SERVICE
  132. Chapter 13.50 — SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
  133. Chapter 13.60 — USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS
  134. Chapter 13.70 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
  135. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  136. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  137. Chapter 15.06 — UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
  138. Chapter 15.08 — UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
  139. Chapter 15.10 — UNIFORM FIRE CODE
  140. Chapter 15.12 — UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
  141. Chapter 15.16 — UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE
  142. Chapter 15.20 — UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
  143. Chapter 15.24 — UNIFORM SIGN CODE
  144. Chapter 15.28 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION
  145. Chapter 15.30 — REHABILITATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOTELS
  146. Chapter 15.32 — SUBSTANDARD HOUSING AND UNSAFE STRUCTURES—NUIS…
  147. Chapter 15.40 — AUTO COURTS, RESORTS AND MOTELS
  148. Chapter 15.44 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT
  149. Chapter 15.48 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  150. Article I — STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDINGS OF FACT, PURPOSE…
  151. Article II — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  152. Article III — ADMINISTRATION
  153. Article IV — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  154. Article V — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
  155. Chapter 15.52 — HOME-FINANCING PROGRAM
  156. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  157. Chapter 16.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  158. Chapter 16.02 — DEFINITIONS
  159. Chapter 16.03 — MAPS—GENERALLY
  160. Chapter 16.04 — PRELIMINARY MAPS
  161. Chapter 16.05 — TENTATIVE MAPS
  162. Chapter 16.06 — FINAL MAPS
  163. Chapter 16.07 — PARCEL MAPS
  164. Chapter 16.08 — DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
  165. Chapter 16.09 — DEDICATIONS, FEES, REIMBURSEMENT AND RESERVATI…
  166. Chapter 16.10 — FEES, BONDS, AND DEPOSITS
  167. Chapter 16.11 — EXCEPTIONS
  168. Chapter 16.12 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  169. Chapter 16.13 — AMENDMENTS
  170. Chapter 16.14 — SUBDIVISION PROHIBITION AND PENALTIES
  171. Title 18 — ZONING
  172. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND TITLE
  173. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
  174. Chapter 18.06 — DISTRICTS
  175. Chapter 18.08 — ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
  176. Chapter 18.10 — ANNEXED AREAS
  177. Chapter 18.12 — O DISTRICT—OPEN CONSERVATION
  178. Chapter 18.14 — R-1 DISTRICT—SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
  179. Chapter 18.15 — R-1, RS-10 OVERLAY DISTRICT
  180. Chapter 18.16 — R-2 DISTRICT—LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESID…
  181. Chapter 18.18 — R-3 DISTRICT—MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RE…
  182. Chapter 18.20 — T-P DISTRICT—TRAILER PARK RESIDENTIAL
  183. Chapter 18.22 — C-P DISTRICT—ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL O…
  184. Chapter 18.24 — C-4 DISTRICT—CENTRAL TRADING DISTRICT
  185. Chapter 18.26 — C-5 DISTRICT—GENERAL COMMERCIAL
  186. Chapter 18.28 — M-1 DISTRICT—MANUFACTURING
  187. Chapter 18.30 — P DISTRICT—OFF-STREET PARKING
  188. Chapter 18.32 — GENERAL CONDITIONS
  189. Chapter 18.33 — SMOKE SHOPS AND SMOKING LOUNGES
  190. Chapter 18.34 — CLASSIFICATION OF UNLISTED USES
  191. Chapter 18.36 — COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURE
  192. Chapter 18.38 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
  193. Chapter 18.40 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURE
  194. Chapter 18.42 — PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES
  195. Chapter 18.44 — NONCONFORMING USES
  196. Chapter 18.46 — VARIANCES
  197. Chapter 18.48 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES
  198. Chapter 18.50 — FEES AND FORM OF APPLICATIONS
  199. Chapter 18.52 — CONDUCT OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
  200. Chapter 18.54 — PROCEDURE, VIOLATION AND PENALTY
  201. Chapter 18.55 — CANNABIS CONTROL

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