Article 17.20 — Commercial Planned Development (CPD) District

• A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the commercial planned development (CPD) zone district is to designate areas appropriate for mixed use development projects, office parks, and other similar developments, where excellence in site planning and building design are important objectives.

• B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the CPD zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter. See also subsection C of this section for permit requirements where a proposed site is to be subdivided.

e following land uses are allowed in the CPD zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter. See also subsection C of this section for permit requirements where a proposed site is to be subdivided.

• C. Permit Requirements for Property to be Subdivided. Subdivision in the CPD zone requires approval of a conditional use permit in addition to a subdivision map as set forth in Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions). In cases where the CUP is approved for the overall subdivision of a shopping center/office park, individual uses proposed later are subject to zoning clearance (Section 17.06.040 ) instead of the permit requirements shown in subsection B of this section. Conversion of existing structures within the CPD zone district to condominium ownership shall occur only after a CUP is first approved and all requirements of the CUP and any applicable portions of Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) are satisfied.

• D. Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

  1. Minimum Lot Area. As determined by an approved conditional use permit, unless a -B combining district (Section 17.52.040 ) applies to the site, or a greater area is required by the health department, or the provisions of Article 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular land use.

  2. Minimum Lot Width. As determined by an approved conditional use permit, unless other minimum lot widths may be required by a -B combining district (Section 17.52.040 ) applicable to the site.

• E. Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

• F. Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the CPD zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Notes:

• (1) Additional requirements for setbacks from watercourses and all roads identified in the highway deficiency report and countywide capital improvement program, setbacks between structures on the same site, and setbacks in other situations are established by Section 17.54.140 (Exceptions to front, street-side, side and rear setbacks) and by Article 17.56 for certain specific land uses.

• (2) As required by the California Board of Forestry Fire Safe regulations, Section 1276.01 , Title 14, California Code of Regulations, if lot is one acre or larger in size.

• (3) The percentage of total site area that may be covered by buildings or structures. Residential and mixed use structures are exempt from site coverage.

• (4) Except as otherwise provided by Section 17.54.020 (Height limits and exceptions), or by Article 17.56 for a specific use.

(Ord. 5126-B, 2001; Ord. 5304-B (Exh. 1), 2004; Ord. 5339-B (Exh. A), 2004; Ord. 5526-B § 7, 2008; Ord. 5647-B § 3, 2011; Ord. 5710-B § 3, 2013; Ord. 5735-B § 3, 2014; Ord. 5746-B § 4, 2014; Ord. 6022-B § 5, 2020; Ord. 6048-B § 11, 2020; Ord. 6056-B § 2, 2020; Ord. 6144-B § 5, 2022; Ord. 6164-B § 2, 2022; Ord. 6363-B, 2/17/2026)