Chapter 30.25 — COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES

The specific purposes of the Commercial and Office Zones are to:

• A. Provide for the orderly, well-planned, and balanced development of commercial, office, and residential areas.

• B. Encourage a mix of uses that promotes convenience, economic vitality, fiscal stability, and a pleasant quality of life.

• C. Provide for a full range of commercial, retail, and professional services to serve the city, its residents, employees, and visitors.

• D. Promote pedestrian-and transit-oriented mixed-use areas at appropriate locations.

• E. Provide appropriate transition between commercial and office uses and adjacent residential zones to preserve commercial feasibility and provide a desirable living environment by preserving and protecting surrounding residential land uses in terms of light, air, and existing visual amenities.

• F. Implement and provide appropriate regulations for General Plan classifications of Commercial/Medium High Residential, Commercial/High Residential, Office/Medium Density Residential, Office/Medium High Residential, and Office/High Residential.

Additional purposes of each Commercial and Office Zone follow.

O-R Office Restricted. The O-R Zone is intended to provide sites for administrative, financial, business, professional, and public offices as well as a mix of complementary uses. This zone is a transitional zone between major commercial zones and residential zones.

O-M Office Medical. The O-M Zone is intended to provide sites for medical, dental, and related professional offices, and complementary uses, near a major medical facility.

C-R Commercial Restricted. The C-R Zone is intended for pedestrian-oriented commercial development that primarily serves neighborhood needs such as convenience shopping and offices.

C-G Commercial General. The C-G Zone is intended to provide a wide range of commercial uses, serving as the City's major retail, professional, and service zone.

Table 30.25.020 prescribes the land use regulations for Commercial and Office Zones.

Use classifications are defined in Chapter 30.295, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Community Development Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table, or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below, are prohibited.

The table also notes additional land use regulations that apply to various uses. Numbers in parentheses refer to specific limitations listed at the end of the table. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this title.

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Residential Uses
Residential Housing Types
Single-Unit Residential A A A A
Two-Unit Residential A A A A
Multi-Unit Residential A A A A
Special Residential Unit
Types
Accessory Dwelling Unit A A A A §30.185.040, Accessory
Dwelling Units
Caretaker Unit A A A A §30.185.120, Caretaker
Unit
Community Care
Facilities, Residential Care
Facilities for the Elderly,
and Hospices
6 or fewer individuals A A A A §30.185.140,
Community Care
7 to 12 individuals A A A A
Facilities, Residential
More than 12 individuals CUP CUP CUP CUP Care Facilities for the
Elderly, and Hospices
Family Day Care Home
Small A A A A
Large A A A A
Group Residential PSP PSP PSP PSP §30.185.190, Group
Residential
Home Occupation A A A A §30.185.200, Home
Occupation
Live-Work Unit Allowed subject to the highest permit level §30.185.240, Live-Work
required for any individual use or component of Units
the project.

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Mobilehome Park CUP(1) CUP(1) CUP(1) CUP(1) §30.185.280,
Mobilehome and
Permanent Recreational
Vehicle Parks
Supportive Housing §30.185.430, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing §30.185.430, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Public and Semi-Public Uses (2)
Cemetery CUP CUP CUP A
College and Trade School CUP CUP CUP A
Community Assembly CUP CUP CUP A
Community Garden A A A A §30.185.130,
Community and Market
Gardens
Cultural Institution CUP CUP CUP A
Day Care Center CUP CUP A A §30.185.150, Day Care
Centers
Emergency Shelter CUP CUP CUP CUP §30.185.170,
Emergency Shelter
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospital – CUP CUP CUP
Clinic CUP A CUP A
Birth Center – A A A
Instructional Services – – A A
Park and Recreation CUP CUP CUP CUP §30.185.350, Recreation
Facility Facilities
Public Facilities CUP CUP CUP A
Recreational Vehicle and – – CUP CUP §30.185.320, Overnight
Camping Parks, Overnight Recreational Vehicle
and Camping Parks
Recreational Vehicle CUP(1) CUP(1) CUP(1) CUP(1) §30.185.280,
Parks, Permanent Mobilehome and
Permanent Recreational
Vehicle Parks

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Schools CUP CUP CUP A
Skilled Nursing Facility – CUP CUP CUP
Social Service Facilities CUP(3) CUP(3) CUP(3) CUP(3)
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment – – – A §30.185.060, Adult
Facilities Entertainment Facilities
Agriculture A A A A §30.185.070,
Agriculture
Animal Care, Sales and
Services
Animal Daycare – – A(4) A(4)
Animal Shelter and – – A(5) A(5)
Boarding
Grooming and Pet – – A(4) A(4)
Stores
Veterinary Services – – A(4) A(4)
Artist Studio – – A A
Automated Teller Machine A A A A §30.185.080, Automated
Teller Machines
Automobile/Vehicle Sales
and Services
Automobile/Vehicle – – A A
Rentals
Automobile/Vehicle – – – A(6)
Sales and Leasing
Car Washing Facilities – – PSP PSP §30.185.090,
Automobile/Vehicle
Fueling Stations or Car
Washing Facilities
Fueling Station – – PSP(7) PSP §30.185.090,
Automobile/Vehicle
Fueling Stations or Car
Washing Facilities

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Service and Repair, – – CUP A
Minor
Banks and Financial A A/PSP(8) A A §30.185.100, Banks and
Institutions Financial Institutions in
the O-M Zone
Business Services – – A A
Cannabis Storefront- – – A(19) A(19) Chapter 9.44
Retailer Commercial Cannabis
Businesses
Commercial Entertainment
and Recreation
Cinema/Theater – – – A
Large-scale – – – CUP §30.185.350, Recreation
Facilities
Small-scale – – A A
Eating and Drinking – – A A
Establishments
Food Preparation – – A(9) A(10) §30.185.380, Seafood
Odor Control
Funeral Parlors and – – A A
Interment Services
Hotels and Similar Uses CUP(11) – A A §30.185.220, Hotels and
Similar Uses
Maintenance & Repair – – A A
Services
Market Garden A A A A §30.185.130,
Community and Market
Gardens
Medical Cannabis – – – – Nonconforming Use.
Dispensaries Formerly codified as
§30.185.250, Medical
Cannabis Dispensaries
Nurseries and Garden – – A A
Centers

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Offices
Business and A A(12) A A
Professional
Medical and Dental A A A A
Outdoor Sales and Display – – A(13) A §30.185.300, Outdoor
Sales and Display
Outdoor Seating – – A(14) A(14)
Parking, Public or Private A A A A
Personal Services – – A A
Retail Sales
Food and Beverage – – A A
Retail Sales
General Retail – A/PSP(15) A A §30.185.260, Medical
Equipment Supply
Stores
Neighborhood Market PSP PSP PSP PSP §30.185.370, Retail
Sales, Neighborhood
Market
Industrial Uses
Building Materials and – – – A(16)
Services
Custom Manufacturing – – – A(16)
Food and Beverage – – A(16) A(16) §30.185.380, Seafood
Manufacturing, Limited/ Odor Control
Small Scale
Household Hazardous – – A A
Waste Collection Facility
Industry, Limited – – – A(16)
Research and A(17) – A(17) A
Development
Warehousing and Storage
Personal Storage – – – A(18)
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses

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TABLE 30.25.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
Use Classification O-R O-M C-R C-G Additional Regulations
Telecommunications §30.185.410, Telecommunications Facilities
Facilities
Transportation Passenger – – – PSP
Terminals
Public Works and Utilities §30.185.340, Public Works and Utilities
Other Applicable Types
Accessory Uses and A/PSP A/PSP A/PSP A/PSP §30.185.030, Accessory
Buildings Uses and
§30.140.020, Accessory
Buildings
Alcoholic Beverage Retail CUP(20) CUP(20) CUP(20) CUP(20) §30.185.075, Alcoholic
Establishments Beverage Retail
Establishments
Animal Keeping A A A A §30.185.210, Horse
Keeping and SBMC
6.08, Care and Keeping
of Animals
Cannabis Cultivation, §30.185.110, Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use
Personal
Mixed-Use Development Mixed-Use Development is allowed subject to the regulations of the
specific uses and applicable zone and permit requirements for any
individual use or component of the project.
Mobilehome §30.185.270, Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units,
Individual Use; and §30.185.420 Temporary Uses
Nonconforming Use Chapter 30.165, Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses
Solar Energy Systems §30.140.090.D.8, Solar Energy Systems, and §30.185.400, Solar Energy
Systems
Temporary Use §30.185.420, Temporary Uses

Specific Limitations

1. Not allowed in a Historic or Landmark District. Allowed within a High Fire Hazard Area if designed to meet high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Chief Building Official or the Fire Code Official.

2. Other public or semi-public facilities not specifically permitted may be allowed in any zone pursuant to Conditional Use Permit approval.

3. Must be located a minimum 300 feet from any other social service facility or emergency shelter.

4. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building.

5. Limited to boarding of cats and other household pets, excluding dogs. All activities shall be conducted within an enclosed building. Breeding is not permitted.

6. Limited to sales of used automobiles; new or used motorcycles and mopeds are allowed.

7. Limited to no more than six fuel dispensers, which may each serve two vehicles.

8. Banks with 1,000 square feet of floor area or less per lot are allowed. Banks with more than 1,000 square feet of floor area per lot require Performance Standard Permit approval.

9. Limited to no more than 10 employees at any given time.

10. Limited to no more than 20 employees at any given time.

11. Limited to Hotels located in Structures of Merit or Landmarks pursuant to Chapter 22.22, Historic Structures, or in another structure on the same lot as a Structure of Merit or Landmark used as a Hotel.

12. Limited to offices related to medical and dental field only.

13. Limited to outdoor uses associated with Fueling Stations and Nurseries and Garden Centers.

14. In conjunction with any establishment that serves or sells food or beverages.

15. Limited to pharmacies and medical equipment supply stores. Medical equipment supply stores with 3,000 square feet of floor area or less per lot are allowed. Medical equipment supply stores with more than 3,000 square feet of floor area per lot require a Performance Standard Permit.

16. Limited to no more than 10 employees engaged in manufacturing. Manufacturing activities are limited to accessory uses as defined in §30.185.030, Accessory Uses, and may occupy no more than 25% of the floor area in a structure in the C-R Zone and 50% in the C-G Zone.

17. Limited to the Land Use Regulations, Operational and Performance Standards in Chapter 30.65, Research and Development (RD) Overlay Zone.

18. Individual storage compartments not to exceed 400 square feet in area.

19. Cannabis Storefront-Retailer uses require a commercial cannabis business permit pursuant to Chapter 9.44.

20. Limited to uses permitted in the zone.

(Ord. 5815, 2017; Ord. 5834, 2018; Ord. 6027 § 2, 2021)

Table 30.25.030 prescribes the development standards for Commercial and Office Zones. Section numbers refer to other sections of this Title, while individual letters refer to subsections that directly follow the table. Additional regulations that apply throughout the City are located in Division III, Citywide Regulations.

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TABLE 30.25.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
Zone O-R O-M C-R C-G
Lot Size and Street Frontage
Minimum Net Lot Area for Newly None; except 3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area is required for lots
Created Lots (sq. ft.) that include residential uses

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TABLE 30.25.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
Zone O-R O-M C-R C-G
Minimum Public Street Frontage (ft.) None, See § 30.140.180, Street Frontage and Access; and
§ 30.140.120, Location of Lot Lines
Maximum Base Residential Density
Less than 5,000 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 1 unit
5,000 to 6,999 sq. ft. Net Lot Area 2 units
7,000 and more sq. ft. Net Lot Area 3 units, or 1 unit/3,500 sq. ft. of net lot area, whichever is
greater
Additional Residential Density Allowances
See § 30.185.040, Accessory Dwelling Units
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density Incentive
All lots, in compliance with the
Program
applicable section
See Chapter 30.145, Affordable Housing and Density Bonus
and Development Incentives
Structure Form and Location
Minimum Residential Unit Size Studio: 220 square feet;
All other units: 400 square feet
See § 30.140.150, Residential Unit
45;
60 for Community Benefit
Project or Community Benefit
Maximum Height (ft.) 45 45 45
Housing Project
(§ 30.140.100.B)
See also A, Theater Additions
Additional Height Limitations Height is further limited in accordance with § 30.140.170,
Adjacent to all Residential Zones Solar Access Height Limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft.) See also § 30.140.090, Encroachments into Setbacks and Open
Yards
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density Incentive
Program
Residential only development: Residential only
Same as R-M Zone development:
Nonresidential and mixed-use Same as R-M Zone
Front development: Nonresidential and mixed-use
• 1st and 2nd Stories: 10 development: 0
• Portions of structure above
2nd story: 20

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TABLE 30.25.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES
Zone O-R O-M C-R C-G
Residential only development: Residential only
Same as R-M Zone development: Same as R-M
Nonresidential and mixed-use Zone
Interior, Adjacent to a Nonresidential
development: Nonresidential and mixed-use
Zone
• 1st and 2nd Stories: 6 development: 0
• Portions of structure above
2nd story: 10
Residential structures, and the residential portion of any
mixed-use development: Same as R-M Zone
Nonresidential structures, and the nonresidential portion of any
structure in a mixed-use development, 30 feet or less in height:
15
Interior, Adjacent to a Residential
Nonresidential structures, and the nonresidential portion of any
Zone
structure in a mixed-use development, more than 30 feet in
height: 20
Portions of structures used by both the residential and
nonresidential uses are subject to the setback requirement for
nonresidential structures.
Uncovered Parking See § 30.175.060, Location of Required Automobile and
Bicycle Parking
Open Yard
Any lot developed with residential uses shall provide open
yard pursuant to § 30.140.140, Open Yards.
Open Yards
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density Incentive
Program

Additional Commercial and Office Zone Development Regulations

• A. Theater Additions. A stage addition to a live performance theater shall not be considered as part of the height of the structure under the following circumstances:

  1. The stage addition is devoted solely to rigging fly systems,

  2. The addition is made to a theater that existed as of December 31, 2003, and

  3. The stage addition does not exceed the height of the theater as such theater existed on December 31, 2003.

• (Ord. 5834, 2018; Ord. 6129, 12/5/2023; Ord. 6146, 3/12/2024)