Article 17.22 — General Commercial (C2) District

• A. Purpose and Intent. The general commercial zone district is intended to provide areas for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service, entertainment, office and related commercial uses that will attract patrons from all areas of the community and region. The C2 district will be located mainly along major transportation corridors.

• B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the C2 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.

• C. 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. Six thousand square feet for corner lots, 5,000 square feet for interior lots, 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. Sixty feet for corner lots, 50 feet for interior lots. Other minimum lot widths may be required by a -B combining district (Section 17.52.040 ) applicable to the site.

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

• E. Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the C2 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) A 10 foot front and street-side setback (or outside minimum twelve and one-half (12.5) foot multi-purpose easement or public utility easement that is adjacent to any public roadways, streets or driveways) and a fivefoot side setback and a five-foot rear setback is required for all residential uses in a commercial zone district, and for all commercial uses abutting a residential zone district.

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

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

• (5) 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 § 8, 2008; Ord. 5647-B § 4, 2011; Ord. 5710-B § 4, 2013; Ord. 5735-B § 4, 2014; Ord. 5746-B § 5, 2014; Ord. 6022-B § 6, 2020; Ord. 6048-B § 12, 2020; Ord. 6056-B § 3, 2020; Ord. 6144-B § 6, 2022; Ord. 6363-B, 2/17/2026)