9-201.020 - LAND USE REGULATIONS

TABLE 9-201.020-1 prescribes the land use regulations for the Commercial zones. Use types are defined in Chapter 9-901, Updated Use Type Classifications; key terms used in the classifications are defined in Chapter 9-900, Terms and Definitions. In cases where a specific land use is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses listed in the table are prohibited. Numbered limitations for a specific use in an individual zone ("L1, L2,

etc.") refer to limitations listed at the end of the table. The right-hand column in the table includes specific section references for other regulations in this Title, in Chapter 9-409, Standards for Specific Uses and Activities. :hc; TABLE 9-201.020-1: USES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES

(a)

Expansion of Uses and Structures. Uses or structures that require discretionary review may be expanded with a Zoning Compliance Review, provided the following conditions are met:

(1)

The proposed expansion or construction of a structure involves less than a 25 percent increase in the existing, approved floor area, as shown on the most recent land use permit or Zoning Compliance Review on file, but no more than 10,000 square feet;

(2)

The proposed expansion involves less than a 25 percent increase in the developed area of the site; and

(3)

The proposed expansion will not have a substantial, adverse effect on the environment.

(4)

The expansion complies with existing requirements of agencies having jurisdiction and any other appropriate regulatory agency.

Where conditions in Subsections (a)(1) through (a)(4) of this Section are not met, the level of review for the expansion shall be the same as the level of review required in Table 9-202.020-1 for a new use.

(b)

Change in Use. Any change in an existing use to a new use that requires a land use permit shall be permitted without a land use permit, provided the Zoning Administrator finds that the proposed use:

(A)

will have no greater impact than the existing use; and

(B)

occupies the same floor area as the existing use.

(c)

Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses and structures permitted, not permitted, and conditionally permitted are set forth in Table 9-201.020-2 and Section 9-409.040, Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures not specifically listed in Table 9-201.020-2 are allowed with a Zoning Compliance Review if the primary use is permitted or with an Administrative Use Permit if the primary use requires an Administrative Use Permit or a Conditional Use Permit. All accessory uses are subject to Section 9-409.040, Accessory Uses.

Table 9-201.020-2 and Section 9-409.040, Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures not specifically listed in Table 9-201.020-2 are allowed with a Zoning Compliance Review if the primary use is permitted or with an Administrative Use Permit if the primary use requires an Administrative Use Permit or a Conditional Use Permit. All accessory uses are subject to Section 9-409.040, Accessory Uses.

TABLE 9-201.020-2: ACCESSORY USES & STRUCTURES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES

(d)

Temporary Uses and Structures. Temporary uses and structures permitted, not permitted, and conditionally permitted with a Temporary Use Permit are set forth in Table 9-201.020-3 and Section 9-409.450, Temporary Uses. Temporary uses and structures not specifically listed in Table 9-201.020-3 may be allowed by the Zoning Administrator, subject to the requirements of Section 9-804.080, Temporary Use Permits.

TABLE 9-201.020-3: TEMPORARY USES & STRUCTURES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES

(e)

Additional Use Regulations. In addition to the provisions of Sections 9-201.020 (a) through 9-201.020(b), the following regulations shall apply to Commercial zones:

(1)

Development in General Plan-Designated Open Space/Conservation Areas. See Section 9-706.050, Open Space/Resource Conservation Areas.

(2)

Large Projects. Unless a Conditional Use Permit is required in Table 9-201.020-1, an Administrative Use Permit is required for construction of more than 20,000 square feet of ground floor space for any permitted commercial use.

(3)

Outdoor Sales. See Section 9-409.340.

(4)

Protection of the Delta Primary Zone. See Section 9-706.060. Protection of the Delta Primary Zone.

(5)

Residential Development. In all Commercial zones, Multi-Unit Residential is allowed above the ground level with a Zoning Compliance Review.

(6)

Truck Services in the C-FS Zone. Truck Services - Sales may be permitted in the C-FS zone subject to the following standards:

(1)

Projects sites must be located near legally established truck fuel sales and significant ancillary truck services.

(2)

Trucks are limited to commercial trucks five tons or larger.

(3)

A maximum of ten commercial trucks shall be in inventory and/or displayed at any given time.

(Ord. No. 4623, 7, 8, 5-2-2023; Ord. No. 4632, § 4, 9-26-2023; Ord. No. 4671, §§ 5—8, 5-13-2025)