San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.26.010 Purpose and application

The C-N zone is intended to accommodate the establishment and operation of small-scale, pedestrian-oriented, and low-impact retail sales and personal services businesses primarily for the convenience of people in surrounding residential areas, to meet the frequent shopping needs of people living nearby. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

A. General Development Standards. The general property development standards for the C-N zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-14: C-N Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.

Table 2-14: C-N Zone Development Standards

Table 2-14: C-N Zone Development Standards

B. Interior Side and Rear Setback Standards. The interior side and rear setback standards for the C-N zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-15: C-N Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks. See also Figure 2-8: C-N Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks and Building Height.

Table 2-15: C-N Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks

Table 2-15: C-N Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks

Figure 2-8. C-N Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks and Building Height

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(Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

A. Maximum Retail Sales Building Size in the C-N Zone. A retail sales use in the C-N zone shall not exceed a gross floor area of two thousand square feet for each establishment, or a combined floor area of fifteen thousand square feet for all retail sales establishments within a shopping center, unless an approved minor use permit finds the use is consistent with applicable policies of the General Plan Land Use Element and is compatible with surrounding uses. A general retail sales use that does not exceed the floor area thresholds above is allowed and does not require a minor use permit.

B. Food and Beverage Sales in the C-N Zone.

1. General Markets and Convenience Stores. General markets and convenience stores with a gross floor area under three thousand square feet are allowed by right. Such uses with a gross floor area exceeding three thousand square feet may be approved by a minor use permit.

2. Liquor Stores. Liquor stores shall be limited to three thousand square feet of gross floor area, subject to a minor use permit.

C. Number of Parking Spaces Required in the C-N Zone. See Section 17.72.030(C) (Minimum Number of Spaces Required in the C-N Zone). (Ord. 1757 § 7, 2026; Ord. 1705 § 14, 2021; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)