Chapter 19.40 — FOOD DISTRIBUTION

This chapter establishes the requirements and standards for the location and operation of a food distribution facility as defined in Section 19.08.070(K)(1). (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

• A. Permit Required. No person or entity shall operate or maintain a food distribution facility without first obtaining a permit. An Administrative Permit will be issued pursuant to this chapter if the standards in this section are met.

• B. Location. A food distribution facility may be located only in GC, HC, CMU, M1, M2, and MMU zones.

• C. Distance Separation Requirements. A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for any food distribution facility located within 500 feet of any preschool, elementary school, high school, or any zone where food distribution facilities are not permitted. A food distribution facility may be located no closer than 1,000 feet from any other food distribution or social service facility as defined in Section 19.08.070(K)(2) or (K)(3) of this title, unless the facility is located within the same building or on the same lot.

• D. Size. A facility which exceeds 600 square feet shall require a Conditional Use Permit.

• E. Development Standards. The food distribution facility shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district. The facility shall provide one parking space for every staff person and one parking space for every 500 square feet of floor area.

• F. Business Practices. The food distribution facility must comply with the following business practices:

  1. All food distribution and related activities shall occur inside the structure.

  2. There shall be adequate waiting space inside the facility such that any person waiting for food distribution is not required to wait on the sidewalk or any other public right-of-way.

  3. Restroom(s) shall be permanent, non-portable, inside the structure and consistent with all applicable requirements of the Building and Fire Standards of Title 16 of this Code.

  4. Trash receptacles and enclosures shall be provided and made secure to the satisfaction of the solid waste division of the environmental utilities department.

  5. The food distribution facility shall have lighting consistent with the City of Roseville Building Security Ordinance.

  6. Occupancy standards of the Building and Fire Standards of Title 16 of this Code shall be posted and complied with.

  7. Food distribution shall be limited to the hours between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• G. When Conditional Use Permit Required. A food distribution facility which does not meet the standards set forth in this section, shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 19.74 . Any food distribution facility combined with any other social service facility on the same lot shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Chapter 19.74 .

• H. Conditions of Approval—Findings. In review of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a food distribution facility, the Planning Commission shall review the requirements of this section

and may approve reasonable deviations from the requirements of this section and may place additional conditions consistent with protecting public health, safety and welfare. The Planning Commission shall make a specific finding that such deviations and/or additional conditions protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Planning Commission shall make a specific finding that such deviations and/or additional conditions are consistent with the requirements of all applicable zoning and developmental standards. There shall be no deviations from the requirements of subsection B .

(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

Any food distribution facility shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner, and free from refuse or discarded goods.

(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

If any food distribution facility ceases operation for a period of six consecutive months, any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall automatically lapse and be deemed null and void, unless the permit provides otherwise.

(Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)

• A. A food distribution facility lawfully in existence prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter may continue to operate as a nonconforming use.

• B. Closure or cessation of a nonconforming use for a period of six consecutive months shall terminate its legal nonconforming status, and any person or entity who intends to resume operations of the nonconforming use must first obtain a permit as required under this chapter.

• C. Any alteration or expansion of the nonconforming use involving more than 10 percent of its floor space shall subject the nonconforming use to the requirements of this chapter and the appropriate permit must be obtained prior to alteration or expansion.

• (Ord. 5428 § 1, 2014)