Rohnert Park Municipal Code Art. IV Mixed-Use Zoning Districts

The Mixed Use District and the Downtown Mixed Use District encourage the siting of compatible businesses, stores, institutions, service organizations, and residences in close proximity to one another so as to create self-sufficient neighborhoods within the city. The district promotes such neighborhood development in order to minimize reliance on the automobile, resulting in a reduction in vehicle miles traveled and traffic congestion. These districts are intended to create pedestrian-oriented environments that provide access to residents' basic everyday requirements, foster an active street life, enhance the vitality of local businesses, and provide employment opportunities close to home for residents of the city. The preferred pattern of development will be ground floor commercial uses, with residential and/or office uses located on the upper floor(s). Special urban design amenities (pedestrian facilities, landscaping, public spaces, etc.) would be included in the district to create recognizable, pedestrian friendly activity centers. On-site parking would be provided for residential uses and parking for businesses would generally be on-street and in parking garages or off-site parking lots. Convenient vehicular and pedestrian/bicycle access from surrounding neighborhoods and transit service would also be components of this district. (Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 854, § 2(Exh. A), 7-9-2013; Ord. No. 897, (Exh. B), 4-12-2016)

A. M-U: Mixed Use District. This district allows for the development of integrated centers that combine a supportive mix of land uses, either within the same building or in clusters of buildings. This district is consistent with the "Mixed Use" general plan designation. The floor area ratio for this district is 1.5 for non-residential projects, and 2.0 for mixed residential/residential projects. (Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

B. DTM-U: Downtown Mixed Use District. This district allows for the development of integrated centers that combine a supportive mix of land uses, either within the same building or in clusters of buildings. This district is consistent with the "Downtown Mixed Use" general plan designation. The floor area ratio for this district is 1.5 for non-residential projects, and 2.0 for mixed residential/residential projects. Non-residential development is required within this designation and residential development is only permitted as part of a mixed use project.

(Ord. No. 854, § 2(Exh. A), 7-9-2013; Ord. No. 897, (Exh. B), 4-12-2016)

The following is a list of land uses and the Mixed Use District within which they are permitted as follows:

P = Permitted.

C = Conditionally-permitted by planning commission.

A = Administrative permit.

Z = Certificate of zoning compliance.

T = Temporary conditional use permit.

I = Uses allowed as incidental to a primary use.

Uses involving chemicals may also be subject to requirements regarding hazardous materials (Section 17.07.100), in which case more restrictive requirements shall apply. Land uses that are not specifically listed are not permitted unless determined, by the development services director, to be substantially similar to a listed use. If the listed land use contains a code section reference in the right column, that reference directs the reader to the additional provisions which apply to that use.

(Ord. 781 § 6, 2007; Ord. 695 § 3, 2003)

(Ord. No. 844, § 2(Exh. A), 3-13-2012; Ord. No. 854, § 2(Exh. A), 7-9-2013; Ord. No. 897, (Exh. B), 4-12-2016; Ord. No. 991, § 4(Exh. A, § 17), 1-27-2026)