Chapter 3.20 — AU ASSEMBLY USE OVERLAY DISTRICT

In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 1.04 Title, Components, and Purposes, the specific purpose of the AU Assembly Use Overlay District is to provide for discretionary review of assembly uses on certain nonresidentially zoned properties which may be designated by the City Council, consistent with General Plan policies. This allows Assembly Uses, as defined in Section 1.12.108 Definitions, to be considered on nonresidentially zoned properties on a conditional use basis, beyond the residential-zoned properties for which they are already conditionally permitted.

(Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

The AU Assembly Use Overlay District may be combined with any zoning district. It may be initiated by the City Council or Planning Commission under the procedures established by Chapter 5.16 Amendments. Each AU Overlay District shall be shown on the zoning map by adding an "-AU" to the base district designation. The zoning map also shall include a reference to the adopting ordinance establishing the AU Overlay District.

(Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

The land use and development regulations applicable in an AU Overlay District shall be those of the base zoning district with which the AU Overlay District is combined unless modified by another overlay district or by the ordinance establishing the AU Overlay District. The requirements of the applicable AU Overlay District shall govern where conflicts arise. (Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

A use permit is required for any of the following actions within an AU Overlay District:

• A. Establishment of any new assembly use.

• B. Substantial expansion or alteration of any existing assembly use and/or structure.

• C. In addition to or in lieu of a use permit, the City Council may establish other review procedures or requirements at the time of establishment of an AU Overlay District or necessary to assure conformance of uses and buildings with purposes and objectives of the AU District.

• D. Exceptions. The Zoning Enforcement Official may waive the requirement for a use permit or other specified discretionary approval for the following activities, provided that any such waiver is not inconsistent with any policy directive or review criteria incorporated in the legislation establishing the AU Overlay District. These exceptions include alterations of existing structures that are minor in nature or that do not add more than 10 percent to existing floor area, and maintenance or repair of existing structures.

• (Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

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OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS

§ 3.20.116

§ 3.20.120

The review criteria and conditions of approval shall be as required in Sections 5.08.124 Required Findings and 5.08.128 Conditions of Approval.

(Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

An application for approval of a use permit in an AU Overlay District shall be processed in accord with the procedures established by Sections 5.08.112 Initiation and 5.08.116 Notice and Public Hearing and any additional requirements applicable to that AU district. (Ord. 2007-005 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

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