Chapter 23.507 — Local Town Center Zone Standards
Rancho Cordova Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Rancho Cordova
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[1] Prior legislation: Ord. 27-2008.
§ 23.507.010. Purpose. ¶
The purpose of this zone is to provide vibrant activity centers that serve the major retail and entertainment needs for a collection of neighborhoods that form districts as defined by the city's community building block concept of the General Plan. Nightlife is an important component of this district. An extensive network of sidewalks, bicycle trails, and transit routes will connect these centers to the neighborhoods. The local town centers created in this zone will provide pedestrian-oriented gathering places. When located near transit stations (light rail or BRT), the intensity of development will increase and character of development will shift to a greater mix of uses to support transit service. Vertical and/or horizontal mixed-use projects are encouraged in this zone. (Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.020. Building placement. ¶
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| Setback | |
|---|---|
| Primary Building Setback (build-to line) | |
| Front setback (A) | 0 feet min. 10 feet max. |
| Side yard (B) | 0 feet min. |
| Side street or internal circulation street (C) | 0 feet max. |
| Rear yard and alley (D) | 0 feet min. |
| Accessory Building Placement | |
| Front yard | n/a |
| Side street | n/a |
| Side yard | n/a |
| Rear yard and alley | n/a |
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.030. Building form. ¶
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| Building Frontage | |
|---|---|
| Primary street | 70% min |
| Side street 1 |
50% min |
| Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | |
| Minimum FAR | 0.3 |
| Maximum FAR | 1.5 |
| Building Height | |
| Minimum height | 20 feet |
| Maximum height (E) | 65 feet |
- Building is located within required side yard or side street or circulation street area.
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.040. Allowed use types. ¶
Moderate-sized entertainment venues Uses that facilitate positive evening and nighttime activity Office uses (as secondary uses) Medium density residential (as secondary uses, 6.1 to 18.0 units per acre) High density residential (as secondary uses, 20 to 40 units per acre) Transit-oriented development when adjacent to fixed station locations
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.050. Allowed frontage types. ¶
Allowed frontage types are associated with each streetscape type. See preferred streetscape types below and Chapter 23.513 RCMC (Streetscape Type and Frontage Type Standards).
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.060. Streetscape types. ¶
Major Arterial (preferably no more than one fronting an edge of each town center)
Minor Arterial Nonresidential Collector Street Residential Collector Street Main Street Nonresidential Local Street Standard Residential Street Minor Residential Street
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.070. Density. ¶
| Minimum density | 6.1 du/acre |
|---|---|
| Maximum density | 18 du/acre |
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
§ 23.507.080. Connectivity and parking. ¶
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| Connectivity 2 |
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|---|---|
| Maximum block length (A) | 600 feet |
| Maximum block perimeter (B) | 2,000 feet |
| Maximum pedestrian block length (C) | 350 feet |
| Parking Placement | |
| Setbacks from public or private streets (D) | Rear 75% of lot |
| Side yard setback (E) | 0 feet min. |
| Rear yard and alley setback (F) | 5 feet min. |
| Required Spaces | |
| Parking ratios must meet city standards as identifed in Chapter 23.719 RCMC. |
- Pedestrian connections must comply with the specifications for paseos or multi-use paths outlined in Chapter 23.513 RCMC (Streetscape Type and Frontage Type Standards).
Internal circulation streets are private or public streets on commercial or residential lots which access either buildings or parking areas. Internal circulation streets must be provided every 350 feet along any one block face (minimum) and must comply with the specifications for main street, nonresidential collector street (commercial), standard residential street, or minor residential street outlined in Chapter 23.513 RCMC (Streetscape Type and Frontage Type Standards).
Pedestrian connections and internal circulation streets must connect on at least two ends to public or private pedestrian or vehicular routes.
(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))
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Overview- Article 1 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 23.101 — Purpose And Authority
- Chapter 23.104 — Approval Authority
- Chapter 23.107 — Interpretation Of Code
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- Chapter 23.143 — Variance
- Chapter 23.146 — Zoning Amendments
- Chapter 23.149 — Special Planning Areas
- Chapter 23.152 — Specific Plans
- Chapter 23.155 — General Plan Amendments
- Chapter 23.158 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 23.161 — Public Hearings
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- Chapter 23.170 — Nonconforming Uses And Structures
- Chapter 23.173 — Enforcement
- Chapter 23.301 — Establishment Of Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.304 — Land Use Classification
- Chapter 23.307 — Agricultural Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.310 — Residential Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.313 — Mixed-use Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.316 — General Commercial And Industrial Zones
- Chapter 23.319 — Public/quasi-public Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.322 — Special Purpose Zones
- Chapter 23.325 — Overlay Zoning Districts
- Chapter 23.328 — Supplemental Information
- Chapter 23.501 — Introduction To Form-based Provisions
- Chapter 23.504 — Village Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.507 — Local Town Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.510 — Regional Town Center Zone Standards
- Chapter 23.513 — Streetscape Type And Frontage Type Standards
- Chapter 23.701 — Height Measurement And Exceptions
- Chapter 23.704 — Yard Measurement And Projections
- Chapter 23.707 — Objective Design Standards For Multifamily De…
- Chapter 23.710 — Housing Incentives/density Bonus Provisions
- Chapter 23.713 — Condominium Conversion
- Chapter 23.716 — Landscaping
- Chapter 23.719 — Parking And Loading
- Chapter 23.722 — Standards For Pedestrian-oriented Spaces
- Chapter 23.725 — Outdoor Lighting
- Chapter 23.728 — Outdoor Display, Sales, And Storage
- Chapter 23.731 — Fences, Walls, And Screening
- Chapter 23.734 — Accessory Structures
- Chapter 23.740 — Public Utilities
- Chapter 23.743 — Signs
- Chapter 23.901 — Residential Uses
- Chapter 23.902 — Emergency Shelters
- Chapter 23.904 — Agricultural, Resource, And Open Space Uses
- Chapter 23.907 — Utility, Transportation, And Communication Uses
- Chapter 23.910 — Retail, Service, Convenience Store, And Offic…
- Chapter 23.913 — Automotive And Vehicle Uses
- Chapter 23.915 — Storage, Personal Storage Facility Developmen…
- Chapter 23.916 — Industrial, Manufacturing, And Processing Uses
- Chapter 23.919 — Special Regulated Uses
- Chapter 23.922 — Temporary Uses
- Chapter 23.925 — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries And Commercial…
- Chapter 23.930 — Tenant Protection
- Chapter 23.1000 — Special Purpose Zones
- Chapter 23.1104 — General Definitions