Chapter 17.332 — PARKWAY CORRIDOR (PC) OVERLAY ZONE

Since the American River and its adjacent flood plain are situated within an intensively-developed urban area, it is necessary to mitigate the potential adverse environmental impacts associated with contiguous urban development. The special development regulations for this overlay zone serve to reduce those impacts that are incompatible with the maintenance of the American River as a natural resource. This chapter also implements the general plan and the American River Parkway plan. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

As used in this chapter, "American River Parkway corridor" (or "PC") means all that property within the city of Sacramento zoned ARP-F. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. The PC designation appearing after a land use classification on the official zoning map indicates that the property is subject to the requirements and restrictions in this chapter in addition to those of the indicated land use classification (underlying zone).

B. The PC designation may be applied to all areas of the city for which the council determines that development might have an impact upon the preservation or enhancement of the scenic, recreational, fishery, or wildlife value of the American River Parkway.

C. Except for the height limitations in section 17.332.070.B.2 and the minimum setbacks contained in section 17.332.070.F, this chapter does not apply to single-unit and two-unit detached dwellings. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the uses permitted in the PC zone are those permitted in the underlying zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

In granting a conditional use permit, the planning and design commission may impose conditions it deems necessary to implement the general plan and the American River Parkway Plan and to protect the scenic, recreational, fishery, and wildlife value of the American River Parkway, including the following:

• A. Requirement of setbacks and yards greater than the minimum required by this chapter or by the underlying zone;

• B. Requirement of screening of any portion of the use from adjoining premises or from any street by walls, fences, planting, or other devices in addition to that required by section 17.332.070;

• C. Modification of the exterior features or appearance of any structure to preserve property values;

• D. Limitation of size and extent of facilities, machine capacity, number of employees or occupants, and method or times of operation;

• E. Regulation of number, design, and location of access drives or other traffic features;

• F. Location, design, and capacity of utilities;

• G. Control of location, number, color, size, height, lighting, and landscaping of signs in addition to the

• requirements of section 17.332.070.E and F (but not for the content or graphic design of the message displayed);

• H. Maintenance of the grounds, landscaping, and irrigation system;

• I. Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, and other similar performance standards;

• J. A time period within which the proposed use must be developed, plus any duration of the conditional use permit;

• K. Phasing of the development plan; and

L. A bond or deposit of money for the completion of street improvements and other facilities or to guarantee the change or removal of any designated use or structure within a specified period of time to assure faithful performance on the part of the applicant. (Ord. 2025-0007 § 28; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Notwithstanding any provision of the zoning district chapters of Division II of this title or chapter 15.148, the uses listed below are prohibited in the PC zone.

• A. Airport.

• B. Amusement center, outdoor.

• C. Animal slaughter.

• D. Drive-in theater.

• E. Heliport; helistop.

• F. Junk yard.

• G. Kennel.

• H. Livestock yard.

• I. Passenger terminal.

• J. Railroad-yard, shop.

• K. Terminal yard, trucking.

• L. Veterinary clinic; veterinary hospital. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. General rule. All regulations of the underlying zone apply to the PC zone unless a more restrictive regulation is set forth in this chapter. Chapter 15.148 applies to signs in the PC zone unless a more restrictive regulation is set forth in this chapter.

• B. Height.

1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words have the meanings set forth in this subsection.

"Height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade of a building site to the high point of the building, structure, or other improvement.

"High point" means the peak of the roof, mechanical apparatus, lighting stand, sign, or other structural feature that extends to the greatest vertical distance above the finished grade of the building site.

"Reference line" means a line that is (i) parallel to and 10 feet landward from the landside toe of the levee, or

• (ii) the landward boundary of a recorded levee maintenance easement, whichever is more landward.

2. Maximum height.

a. The height of any building, structure, sign, pole, lighting standard, or other improvement erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, or modified shall not be more than five feet above the levee crown closest to the building site.

• b. The maximum height may be increased by one foot for each five feet by which the distance from the building, structure, or improvement to the reference line exceeds 25 feet.

• c. Notwithstanding subsection B.2.b, the height of any building, structure, sign, pole, lighting stand, or other improvement shall not exceed the maximum height permitted for the underlying zone or 75 feet, whichever is less.

• C. Visible width.

1. Definition. As used in this paragraph, "visible width" means the distance between the two parallel lines that

start at the two opposite corners of the side of the building or structure most nearly parallel to the reference line and that run perpendicular to (or nearly perpendicular to) and intersect the reference line.

2. Maximum visible width. The maximum visible width of buildings or structures is 250 feet.

• D. Color and glare.

1. Buildings, structures, signs (but not for the content or graphic design of the message displayed), poles, lighting standards, and other improvements shall have an exterior surface that is painted in earth tones or finished in one or more of the following materials:

• a. Natural wood;

• b. Natural earth-toned stone, rock, or masonry; or

• c. Any other earth-tone material.

2. This paragraph does not apply to any roof or portion of a roof that is enclosed by a parapet, mansard, or other similar architectural feature if no portion of the roof or ridge line projects above the enclosure.

E. Signs. No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained except on that portion of a building or structure having public street frontage or that portion of a lot or parcel having public street frontage. Free-standing, off-site advertising signs are prohibited.

• F. Minimum setbacks.

1. No building or structure in the PC zone shall be erected within 25 feet of the reference line.

2. Notwithstanding subsection F.1, accessory buildings appurtenant to single- and two-unit residences not exceeding 500 square feet in floor area may be erected not closer than 15 feet from the reference line.

• G. Fences or walls.

1. Fence or wall required along reference line. For development of any parcel within the PC zone abutting or including within its boundaries the reference line, a six-foot masonry wall or six-foot woven wire fence shall be erected along the reference line in accordance with city standard specifications. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit the installation of gates or any other means of private ingress and egress.

2. Tree planting strip. A tree planting strip at least 10 feet wide shall be established and maintained adjacent to the landward side of the fence or masonry wall required by subsection G.1. The city landscape architect shall promulgate regulations listing the native species or related genera appropriate to riparian and flood plain areas of the Sacramento Valley and the size and maturity of those plants. Only listed trees may be planted within the tree planting strip. H. Exterior Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be shielded at the source and shall be directed away from the American River parkway to the greatest degree possible. (Ord. 2024-0051 § 22; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

A. No use lawfully existing on the effective date of the ordinance that first adopted this title as the Planning and Development Code of the City of Sacramento is subject to chapter 17.232 solely by noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, except as provided in subsection B.

B. Fence or wall required. Notwithstanding subsection A, section 17.332.070.G applies when:

1. A use is enlarged to occupy a greater area of land;

2. A use is moved to a different portion of a lot;

3. A use of land or a building or structure has been abandoned for at least one year and then reoccupied; or

4. A building or structure damaged or destroyed by more than 50 percent of its market value is restored. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

This chapter is to be interpreted to avoid a conflict with, or regulation of, any easement held by a public agency for flood control, flowage, or other regulation of the American River. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

The director has the authority to promulgate written standards and guidelines to implement the provisions of this chapter, but shall not vary the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)