Article 17.27 — Mixed Use Community (MU) District

• A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the mixed use community district ("MU district") is to provide a balanced mix of residential and employment opportunities to create focal points of activity in the form of mixed use centers, nodes, or corridors. The MU district is intended to provide neighborhood-scaled pedestrian-oriented mixed use centers and corridors with a range of residential, retail, service, and office uses that are compatible with adjacent development. The MU district supports service, commercial, employment, and housing needs of established and growing communities. The MU district standards create efficient use of land and public services, foster a mix of housing and employment opportunities, provide transportation options and reduce reliance on the automobile, provide business services close to major employment centers, and ensure compatibility of mixed use developments with the surrounding area.

• B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the MU district as provided by Section 17.06.050 , subject to the land use permit and minimum lot area shown for each use, applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Notes:

• 1 Uses shall be regulated per Section 17.56.050 consistent with the Neighborhood commercial (C1) zone district.

• 2 Uses shall be regulated per Section 17.56.330 consistent with the Neighborhood commercial (C1) zone district.

• 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. Minimum lot area shall contain a minimum area of 20,000 square feet.

  2. Minimum Lot Width. Minimum lot area shall not be less than 100 feet.

• 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 MU district, except where otherwise provided by Article 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. 6144-B § 8, 2022)