9-204.020 - LAND USE REGULATIONS

Table 9-204.020-1 prescribes the land use regulations for the P-F, M-X, and AP-X 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 or activity is not defined, the Zoning Administrator shall assign the land use or activity 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. 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.

(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 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;

(3)

The proposed expansion will not have a substantial, adverse effect; and

(4)

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

Where conditions in Subsections (1) through (4) of this Section are not met, the level of review for the expansion shall be the same as the review required in Table 9-203.020-1 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:

(1)

will have no greater impact than the existing use; and

(2)

occupies the same floor area as the existing use.

The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to require a Zoning Compliance Review in lieu of the Use Permit or to allow a minor expansion, as needed.

(c)

Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory uses and structures permitted, not permitted, and conditionally permitted are set forth in Table 9-204.020-2 and Section 9-409.040, Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures not specifically listed in Table 9-204.020-2 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 9-204.020-2: ACCESSORY USES & STRUCTURES IN THE AIRPORT, MIXED USE, & PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONES

(d)

Temporary Uses and Structures. Accessory uses and structures permitted, not permitted, and conditionally permitted with a Temporary Use Permit are set forth in Table 9-204.020-3. Temporary uses and structures not specifically listed in Table 9-204.020-3 may be allowed by the Zoning Administrator, subject to the requirements of Section 9-804.080, Temporary Use Permits.

TABLE 9-204.020-3: TEMPORARY USES & STRUCTURES IN OTHER ZONES

(e)

Additional Use Regulations.

(1)

Additional Regulations for PF, M-X and AP-X Zones.

(A)

Commercial and Industrial Uses. Unless the permit type is more restrictive, an Administrative Use Permit is required for any commercial or industrial use that:

(i)

Will occupy 10,000 square feet or more in floor area;

(ii)

Has a site area of 10 or more acres; or

(B)

Use of a Zoning Compliance Review—When Allowed. A Zoning Compliance Review shall replace the permit type specified in Table 9-204.020-2 for a given use if a Special Purpose Plan was adopted for the site on which the use is to be located and the use is consistent with that Special Purpose Plan.

(2)

Special Use Regulations in the Mixed-Use Zone.

(A)

Building Use Mix.

(i)

At least 20 percent of the total square footage in a project shall be devoted to residential uses.

(ii)

In at least one main retail block, at least 75 percent of the ground floor frontage shall be retail, restaurants, personal services, or offices for walk-in clientele.

(iii)

Blocks adjacent to the main retail block(s) shall contain round floor frontages with at least 50 percent of the block devoted to:

1.

Retail uses;

2.

Commercial recreation and entertainment services, except radio and television studios;

3.

Eating and drinking establishments; or

4.

Public open space.

(iv)

No surface parking is allowed on the perimeter of the main retail block. All parking shall be in the interior of the block, underground, or in parking structures.

(B)

Public Spaces. There shall be at least one central public space with at least one linear foot of seating capacity per 30 square feet of public space.

(3)

Special Use Regulations in the Public Facilities Zone. In addition to the provisions of Sections 9-204.020(a) through 9-204.020(c), the following Special Use Regulations shall apply in the Public Facilities (P-F) Zone:

(A)

Accessory Uses and Structures. Only accessory residential structures for the owner-operator and/or employees who work on the site shall be permitted.

(B)

Stockton Metropolitan Airport. In addition to the uses permitted in Table 9-204.020-1 for the P-F Zone, additional uses may be permitted with a Special Purpose Plan if the Zoning Administrator finds that the use is an aviation related and consistent with FAA Grant Assurances.

(C)

Veterans Supportive Housing. Veterans Supportive Housing may be permitted in the P-F Zone subject to the following requirements:

(i)

A Zoning Compliance Review shall be required for projects where the total number of cumulative units for Veterans Supportive Housing is equal to or less than 49.

(ii)

An Administrative Use Permit shall be required for projects where the total number of units for Veterans Supportive Housing is equal or greater than 50.

(iii)

The housing shall be located on a site that is within one-half mile of a State or Federal Interstate Highway and one-half mile of a County-owned hospital.

(iv)

The project shall comply with multi-unit residential project landscaping requirements in Chapter 9-402, Landscaping, and parking landscaping requirements in Chapter 9-406, Parking and Loading.

(v)

Signs shall comply with Chapter 9-408, Signs.

(vi)

Veterans Supportive Housing shall be served by public water, sewer, and storm drainage.

(vii)

If, during the course of construction or any grading activity associated with the construction, subsurface cultural resources are uncovered anywhere within the project site, work shall be immediately halted in the vicinity of the finding, and a qualified cultural resources specialist consulted for an on-site evaluation.

(viii)

If artifacts or evidence of materials such as bone, shell, or nonnative stone are uncovered during construction activities, work shall immediately be halted in the vicinity of the finding, and a qualified archaeologist consulted for an on-site evaluation. This evaluation may entail an archaeological test excavation and/or mitigative data recovery.

(Ord. No. 4623, §§ 15, 16, 5-2-2023; Ord. No. 4632, § 8, 9-26-2023; Ord. No. 4671, §§ 19—21, 5-13-2025; Ord. No. 4683, § 7, 12-9-2025)