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Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS›Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES

301.12: OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES/DISPLAY:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

A. Outdoor Retail Sales/Display. Outdoor display of merchandise is allowed in association with an approved permanent use on the site, subject to Zoning Administrator approval. Outdoor retail sales and display shall be located and operated in compliance with the following standards:

  1. Displayed merchandise shall occupy a specifically approved and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation. Displayed merchandise shall be located outside of any fire lane or fire access way and shall not obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Displayed merchandise shall not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, private walkways or required parking spaces.

  2. Merchandise shall be located entirely on private property outside of required setbacks except in Downtown Districts, where outdoor display is allowed on the sidewalk directly adjacent to property if a pedestrian walkway of at least six (6) feet is constantly maintained.

  3. Display of merchandise shall not obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. 4. The Zoning Administrator may require landscaping, screening, paving or other site improvements including the removal of obsolete or abandoned facilities on nonconforming sites. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)

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▸ Contents — Porterville Zoning Code
Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. ▸ Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. Article 300 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
    2. ▸ Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
      Overview
      1. 301.01: ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES:
      2. 301.02: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES:
      3. 301.03: RESERVED:
      4. 301.04: AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR, MAJOR AND MINOR:
      5. 301.05: AUTO SERVICE STATIONS AND CAR WASHING:
      6. 301.06: CROP CULTIVATION:
      7. 301.07: FAMILY DAYCARE HOME, LARGE:
      8. 301.08: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES:
      9. 301.09: HOME OCCUPATIONS:
      10. 301.10: MANUFACTURED HOMES:
      11. 301.11: MOBILE HOME PARKS:
      12. 301.12: OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES/DISPLAY:
      13. 301.13: PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITIES:
      14. 301.14: RECYCLING FACILITIES:
      15. 301.15: RESERVED:
      16. 301.16: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS:
      17. 301.18: SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY HOTELS:
      18. 301.19: SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES:
      19. 301.20: TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES:
      20. 301.21: TEMPORARY USES:
      21. 301.22: TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING:
      22. 301.23: CANNABIS CULTIVATION, USE, AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES:
    3. Article 302 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCEN…
    4. Article 303 — LANDSCAPING
    5. Article 304 — ON SITE PARKING AND LOADING
    6. Article 305 — SIGNS
    7. Article 306 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    8. Article 307 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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