Title 23 — Zoning Code

Chapter 23.510 — Regional Town Center Zone Standards

Rancho Cordova Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Rancho Cordova

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§ 23.510.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this zone is to provide locations for regional-serving retail, office, and residential uses that provide a vibrant mixed-use setting that fosters positive day and nighttime activity. Development may feature dynamic taller buildings and building complexes (over four stories in height) that are scaled appropriately to create a comfortable pedestrian environment and be compatible with adjacent neighborhoods. Mixed-use development is required and can be designed horizontally or vertically. Design characteristics include public plazas and other gathering places, open storefronts with expansive windows, and a rich mix of uses and tenants. Centers will be designed to provide connections into the surrounding neighborhoods and located to provide easy access to automobiles and public transportation from across the region.

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.020. 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 min.
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))

§ 23.510.030. 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
2
Maximum FAR 1.5
2
Building Height
Minimum height 20 feet
Maximum height (E) 65 feet
  1. Building is located within required side yard or side street or circulation street area.

  2. Parcels within one-half mile of US 50 are permitted a minimum FAR of 0.35 and a maximum FAR of 2.0.

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.040. Allowed use types.

Large regional commercial establishments (retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other citywide-serving retail) Moderate to large entertainment venues Office uses (primary or secondary uses) Medium density residential (6.1 to 18 units per acre) High density residential (20.1 to 40 units per acre) High density residential with transit bonus (20.1 to 80 units per acre) Transit-oriented developments when adjacent to fixed station locations

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.050. Allowed frontage types.

Allowed frontage types are associated with each streetscape type. See preferred streetscape types below and in Chapter 23.513 RCMC (Streetscape Type and Frontage Type Standards).

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.060. Streetscape types.

Major Arterial Minor Arterial Nonresidential Collector Street Residential Collector Street Main Street Nonresidential Local Street Standard Residential Street Minor Residential Street Alley Paseo Multi-Use Path

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.070. Density.

Minimum density 6.1 du/acre
Maximum density 20 du/acre

(Ord. 4-2017 § 3 (Exh. B))

§ 23.510.080. Connectivity and parking.

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Connectivity
3
Maximum block length (A) 660 feet
Maximum block perimeter (B) 2,640 feet
Maximum pedestrian block length (C) 350 feet
Parking Placement
Setbacks from public or private streets (D) Rear 50% 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.
  1. 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))