Earlier editions: 2026-09
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 17.28 Community Commercial (c-C) Zone
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · San Luis Obispo
Cite as: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 17.28 · Text as of 2026-10-05
17.28.010 Purpose and application.¶
The C-C zone is intended to accommodate a wide range of retail sales and personal services that serve community-wide needs within the context of distinctive, pedestrian-oriented shopping centers which may accommodate larger-scale uses not appropriate in the downtown core. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
17.28.020 Development standards.¶
The general property development standards for the C-C zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-16: C-C Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.
Table 2-16: C-C Zone Development Standards
| Development Standard | C-C Zone | Additional Regulations |
|---|
Table 2-16: C-C Zone Development Standards
| Development Standard | C-C Zone | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Residential Density | 36 units/ |
See also Section 17.70.040 (Density) |
| Minimum Setbacks | Minimum Setbacks | Minimum Setbacks |
| Front | 5 feet | 5 feet |
| Interior Side and Rear | No setback required unless adjacent to zone with minimum setback requirement, in which case the adjoining setback shall be as provided in the zone of adjacent lot. Lots separated by streets or other rights-of-way are not considered adjacent. If more than one zone is adjacent, the largest setback shall be required | No setback required unless adjacent to zone with minimum setback requirement, in which case the adjoining setback shall be as provided in the zone of adjacent lot. Lots separated by streets or other rights-of-way are not considered adjacent. If more than one zone is adjacent, the largest setback shall be required |
| Corner Lot—Street Side | 5 feet | 5 feet |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet | See also Section 17.70.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions) |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 75% | See also Section 17.70.120 (Lot Coverage) |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 2.0 | See also Section 17.70.060 (FAR Measurement and Exceptions) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 6,000 square feet | See also Section 16.18.030 (Lot Dimensions) |
| Edge Condition Requirements | See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions) | See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions) |
(Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
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