Division 8 — (MU) Mixed-Use Overlay Zone

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 10-5.102, the specific purposes of the (MU) mixed-use overlay zone are to:

• (a) Encourage residential uses in conjunction with commercial activities in order to create an active street life, enhance the vitality of businesses, and reduce vehicular traffic;

• (b) Provide opportunities for horizontal mixed-use developments by permitting existing residential and commercial zones to be combined into unified development sites;

• (c) Encourage compatibility between residential and commercial uses in areas where residential zones directly abut commercial zones, by permitting greater design flexibility across the existing boundaries of the two zones;

• (d) Ensure that the appearance and effects of buildings and uses are harmonious with the character of the area in which they are located.

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

• (a) Where the (MU) mixed-use overlay zone has been imposed, the land use regulations and development standards of the existing land use zone (herein referred to as the "underlying" zone) shall remain in full force, except as follows:

  • (1) Commercial land uses may extend into the rear 1/3 of the lot in the underlying residential zone. The maximum floor area ratio applicable to the underlying commercial zone may also be applied to the portion of the underlying residential zone which is developed with commercial uses.

  • (2) Residential land uses may extend into the rear 1/2 of the lot in the underlying commercial zone. Residential uses may also be located above first floor commercial uses within any portion of the underlying commercial zone. The lot area per dwelling unit standards applicable to the underlying residential zone may also be applied to the portion of the underlying commercial zone which is developed with residential uses.

  • (3) Development standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance, other than for floor area ratio, building height, lot area per dwelling unit, and parking, may be varied as desirable or essential to accomplish the objectives of this section, pursuant to Planning Commission Design Review (Section 10-5.2502), further provided that such standards are consistent with all applicable requirements of the Coastal Land Use Plan.

• (b) Where imposed, the (MU) mixed-use overlay zone designation shall be added to the underlying zone designation to establish a new zone designation. The zone of the affected properties shall thereafter be designated on the Zoning Map by the symbol of the underlying zone, followed by the parenthetically enclosed letters "MU" or (MU).

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

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• (a) Minimum lot size, mixed-use projects. No projects containing both commercial and residential uses shall be permitted on sites with less than 30,000 square feet of lot area.

• (b) Commercial uses prohibited in mixed-use projects. The following commercial uses are prohibited when located on a site containing both residential and commercial uses:

  • (1) Animal grooming; animal hospitals; animal sales.

  • (2) Bars and cocktail lounges.

  • (3) Drive-up services associated with any commercial use.

  • (4) Hotels and motels.

  • (5) Liquor stores.

  • (6) Recycling collection facilities.

  • (7) Service stations.

  • (8) Thrift shops.

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

• (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure that residential uses in the (MU) mixeduse overlay zone are not adversely impacted by the adjacent commercial uses, including, but not limited to, traffic, noise, and safety impacts. In the interests of both the residents and the businesses, no Conditional Use Permit shall be approved for a mixed-use project combining residential and commercial uses on the same site, unless the project is designed to meet the following performance standards, in addition to all other applicable regulations of this chapter.

  • (1) Noise.

    • a. Residential units shall be constructed so that interior noise levels do not exceed an Ldn of 45 dB(A) in any habitable room.

    • b. Commercial uses shall be designed and operated, and hours of operation limited where appropriate, so that neighboring residents are not exposed to offensive noise, especially from traffic or late-night activity. No amplified music shall be audible to neighboring residents.

    • c. Common walls between residential and non-residential uses shall be constructed to minimize the transmission of noise and vibration.

  • (2) Security.

    • a. The residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents, including, but not limited to, the provision of separate and secured entrances and exits that are directly accessible to secured parking areas.

    • b. Nonresidential and residential uses located on the same floor shall not have

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common entrance hallways or common balconies.

  - c. Parking spaces for nonresidential and residential uses shall be specifically designated by posting, pavement marking, and/or physical separation. 

• (3) Lighting.

  • a. All outdoor lighting associated with commercial uses shall be designed so as not to adversely impact surrounding residential uses, while also providing a sufficient level of illumination for access and security purposes. Such lighting shall not blink, flash, oscillate, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness.

  • b. Parking areas shall be illuminated so as to provide appropriate visibility and security during hours of darkness.

• (4) Odors, dust, vibration. No commercial use shall be designed or operated so as to expose residents to offensive odors, dust, electrical interference, and/or vibration.

• (5) Refuse storage and location. The residential units shall maintain a separate refuse storage container from that used by the commercial uses. It shall be clearly marked for residential use only and use by commercial uses is prohibited.

• (§ 1, Ord. 2905 c.s., eff. August 5, 2003)

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