Chapter 28.57 — C-L LIMITED COMMERCIAL ZONE

The following regulations shall apply in the C-L Limited Commercial Zone unless otherwise provided in this chapter. (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)

• A. The C-L Limited Commercial Zone is designed to be applied to a particular area of the City because of that area's unique characteristics and its relation to other zones and activities in the community. The land classified in this zone is located on State Street, which is described by the General Plan as being the principal street in

the community reflecting the character of Santa Barbara and requiring, therefore, special treatment. State Street connects the Shoreline and Harbor areas, the Central Business District and Civic Center and the northside commercial and residential district.

• B. The particular section of State Street for which this zone is designed is located above and adjacent to the Central Business District in close proximity to residential areas. General office, hotel and related commercial uses are appropriate and the General Plan so indicates. Also, certain commercial activities of a low intensity nature may be compatible in the commercial community established by this zone.

• C. In all developments in this area, however, the City must exercise sufficient design, construction and operation controls to assure that the desirable characteristics of State Street in this area are maintained and enhanced and that the adjacent residential environment is protected and preserved, especially in terms of light, air and existing visual amenities.

• (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 §10, 1979)

• A. Any use permitted in the R-O, C-O and R-4 Zones and subject to the use restrictions and limitations contained in the respective zone, except that any such use specifically mentioned hereafter shall be subject to the use restrictions of the C-L Zone.

• B. Any of the following uses:

  1. Antique shop.

  2. Bank.

  3. Barber, beauty shop, including hair stylist.

  4. Candy, ice cream, pastry shop.

  5. Caterer.

  6. Child Care Center.

  7. Delicatessen and specialty food store, including convenience grocery items.

  8. Drug store and pharmacy, limited to stores carrying primarily drugs, personal care and health products.

  9. Florist shop.

  10. Funeral parlor.

  11. Gift shop.

  12. Household hazardous waste collection facility, as defined in Chapter 28.04 of this title.

  13. Interior decorating shop.

  14. Jewelry store.

  15. Liquor, wine store.

  16. Photographic studio.

  17. Restaurant.

  18. Other businesses and occupations that are substantially similar to the uses enumerated above, as determined and documented by the Community Development Director in a manner similar to the substantial conformance determination process provided in the adopted Planning Commission Guidelines.

• C. The above-specified stores, shops or businesses shall be permitted only under the following conditions:

  1. Merchandise shall be sold only at retail;

  2. Except for restaurants and child care centers, all activities shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building;

  3. Products made incidental to a permitted use shall be sold at retail on the premises.

D. Accessory buildings and uses. (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4825, 1993; Ord. 5459, 2008)

Three stories and not exceeding 45 feet. Building height immediately adjacent to a residential zone(s) shall not exceed that allowed in the most restrictive adjacent residential zone for that part of the structure constructed within a distance of 23 feet or one-half the height of the proposed structure, whichever is less. (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4005 §11, 1979)

The following setback requirements shall be observed on all lots within this zone:

• A. Front setback. A front setback of not less than 10 feet shall be provided between the front lot line and all buildings, structures and parking on the lot.

• B. Interior setback adjacent to nonresidential zone. An interior setback of not less than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior lot line that abuts a nonresidentially-zoned parcel and all buildings, structures and parking on the lot as follows:

  1. Nonresidential or mixed use buildings or structures: No setback required.

  2. Exclusively residential buildings or structures: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirement.

  3. All parking and driveways: No setback required.

• C. Interior setback adjacent to residential zone. An interior setback of not less than the indicated distance shall be provided between an interior lot line that abuts a residentially-zoned parcel and all buildings, structures, and parking on the lot as follows:

  1. All buildings and structures: 10 feet or one-half the building height, whichever is greater.

  2. Residential parking and driveways: R-3/R-4 interior setback requirements.

  3. Nonresidential or mixed use parking and driveways: five feet, landscaped. In addition, a minimum six-foothigh solid fence or decorative wall shall be provided along the property line abutting a residentially-zoned parcel, except where such fence or wall will interfere with traffic safety or would be inconsistent with the provisions of Section 28.87.170 of this title. However, the requirement for a fence or wall may be reduced or waived by the design review body that reviews the project.

• (Ord. 5459, 2008)

All buildings or portions thereof used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4 Zone.

(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)

None, except all buildings or portions thereof used exclusively for dwelling purposes shall comply with the provisions of the R-4 Zone.

(Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)

Any lot in this zone developed exclusively for residential use or developed with a mixed use development shall provide outdoor living space in accordance with the provisions of the R-3/R-4 Zone as stated in Section 28.21.081 of this title.

(Ord. 5459, 2008)

Off-street parking and loading space shall be provided as required in Chapter 28.90 of this title. (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3710, 1974)

Signs shall be permitted in this zone only as provided in the Sign Ordinance of the City of Santa Barbara. (Ord. 2585, 1957; Ord. 3531, 1972; Ord. 3710, 1974)

Development plan review and approval by the Planning Commission are sometimes required by Chapter 28.85 of this code.

(Ord. 3531, 1972; Ord. 3710, 1974; Ord. 4140, 1982; Ord. 5609, 2013)

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no application for a land use permit for a nonresidential construction project will be accepted or approved on or after December 6, 1989 unless the project complies with the provisions outlined in Development Plan Approval, Chapter 28.85 . (Ord. 4670, 1991; Ord. 5609, 2013)