Article II — SPX Zone-Sports Complex Zone

17.224.200 SPX zone-Purpose.¶

The purpose of the SPX zone is to ensure the proper development and use of land and improvements to achieve a sports complex that, at a minimum, accommodates the design requirements of professional and amateur sports; and accommodates events, exhibitions, and performances that provide for the education, information, recreation, culture, or entertainment of Sacramento area residents and visitors, in accordance with the specific land use policies of the city general plan, community plans, and the planned unit development (PUD) guidelines. A conditional use permit is required for each use in this zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

17.224.210 SPX zone-Permitted uses.¶

A. Conditional uses. The following uses in the SPX zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the conditions specified:

Use	Limitations	Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC)
1. Residential Uses
Temporaryresidential shelter		PDC
2. Commercial and Institutional Uses
Amusement center, indoor		PDC
Amusement center, outdoor		PDC
Assembly-cultural, religious, social	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128	ZA
Athletic club; fitness studio		PDC
Childcare center	Permitted if accessoryto assembly-cultural, religious, social;	ZA
	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113
Commercial services		PDC
Communitymarket	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.124	ZA
Golf course; drivingrange		PDC
Office		PDC
Outdoor market	In granting a conditional use permit, the zoning administrator may consider the traffic, safety of vehicular and non-vehicular access, adequacy of bicycle parking, noise, hours of operation, and anyapplicable development standards related to theproposed outdoor market	ZA
Restaurant		PDC
Retail store		PDC
Sports complex		PDC
3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses
Community garden,private	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.	ZA
Heliport; helistop	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.114	PDC
High voltage transmission facility	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.500 et seq.	CC
Marketgarden	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.	ZA
Produce stand		PDC

PDC

Well-gas, oil

B. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the SPX zone when accessory to a conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:

Use	Limitations
Accessoryantenna
Accessorydrive-through facility	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.110
Common area
Home occupation	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq.
Privategarden	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq.
Recyclingfacility, convenience	Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.400 et seq.
Urban beekeeping	Subject to section 9.44.330
Watchperson'squarters	The structure shall be limited to 1,000 square feet

C. Additional uses. Other uses compatible with on-site and adjacent existing or designated land uses, may be conditionally permitted if they are specified by the PUD.

D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as conditional or accessory uses are prohibited in the SPX zone. (Ord. 2025-0007 § 20; Ord. 2020-0021 § 41; Ord. 2019-0027 § 19; Ord. 2016-0001 § 30; Ord. 2015-0005 § 39; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

17.224.220 SPX zone-Development standards.¶

A. The SPX zone classification shall be used in conjunction with a PUD designation established as provided in chapter 17.452.

B. Site design and development standards shall be established with each PUD. These standards shall include setbacks, height, parking, landscaping, signage, exterior building materials, lighting, and mechanical/utility/communications equipment. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

17.224.230 SPX zone-Site plan and design review.¶

A. General.

For development projects not located in a historic district and not involving a landmark, no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.
As used in this subsection A, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy.

B. Historic districts and landmarks.

For development projects located in a historic district or involving a landmark, no person shall commence construction or otherwise undertake a development project, and no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.
As used in this subsection B, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 63; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)