Chapter 12-10 — CPO COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT

The sections of this chapter constitute the regulations of the CPO (commercial office and professional office) district. (Prior Code § 10-76)

The CPO district is established to provide a district for office type uses with yard and open space and architectural requirements similar to those in residential districts in order that such uses can be located in close proximity thereto. (Prior Code § 10-76.1)

• (a) The following uses shall be permitted in the CPO district:

  • (1) Art studios and art galleries;

  • (2) Business or professional offices;

  • (3) Insurance sales;

  • (4) Travel agencies;

  • (5) Photographic studios;

  • (6) Medical and/or dental laboratories;

  • (7) Medical or dental offices;

  • (8) Stock brokerages;

  • (9) Massage businesses (as defined in Section 4-18.101(m));

  • (10) Public utility offices; (11) Camera and watch repair;

  • (12) Beauty shops;

  • (13) Physical fitness center/health club.

  • (14) Emergency shelters subject to compliance with all requirements set forth in Chapter 12-53 of this title.

• (b) Those uses not listed, which are determined to be similar in nature and which are compatible with the purpose and intent of this zone, may be permitted.

(Prior Code § 10-76.2; Ord. 86-32 § 4(A), eff. 2/19/87; Ord. 90-1 § 2, eff. 3/8/90; Ord. 2005-04, eff. 5/19/05; Ord. 2013-04, eff. 6/6/13; Ord. 2017-18, eff. 12/21/17)

Those similar uses which the Planning Commission finds to fall within the intent and purpose of this zone, that will not be more obnoxious or detrimental to the public welfare, are found by the Planning Commission to be compatible with adjacent properties provided that conditions and development standards are applied to mitigate any potentially adverse impacts, shall be permitted in the CPO district subject to obtaining a conditional use permit according to the procedures set forth in Article 2 of Chapter 12-35 of this title. Examples include:

• (a) An apartment or living quarters for the owner, caretaker or occupant of the building site;

• (b) Hospitals or convalescent hospitals;

• (c) Rest homes;

• (d) Pharmacies (in conjunction with a medical facility);

• (e) Banks and savings and loan associations;

• (f) Music schools;

• (g) Repealed per Ordinance No. 2005-04.

• (h) Lodges and clubs;

• (i) Churches;

• (j) Any use associated with the above permitted office uses with drive-up, drive-in or drive-through facilities for serving customers from their vehicle;

• (k) An increase in pipeline capacity through the repair, maintenance, replacement or installation of new pipelines as defined in Section 12-2.113.1 ;

• (l) Florists;

• (m) Child daycare centers;

(n) Copy service centers.

(Prior Code § 10-76.3; Ord. 83-1065 § 1, eff. 1/5/84; Ord. 86-32 §§ 2, 4 (B), (C), eff. 2/19/87; Ord. 87-2 § 1 Exhibit B (4), eff. 2/19/87; Ord. 90-1 § 2, eff. 3/8/90; Ord. 2005-04, eff. 5/19/05; Ord. 200613, eff. 10/2/06; Ord. 2007-01, eff. 3/8/07)

Premises in the commercial/professional office district may be used for accessory uses, provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use. (Prior Code § 10-76.4)

Development, uses and structures in the CPO district are subject to the development standards set out in the following sections of this chapter. (Prior Code § 10-76.5)

Minimum building site is 5,000 square feet, 50 feet in width. (Prior Code § 10-76.5(a))

Maximum allowable building height is 35 feet unless a greater height, not to exceed 50 feet, is specifically approved by the Planning Commission through a conditional use or planned development permit. However, a conditional use permit is required for any building or structure in excess of one story or 18 feet in height when adjacent to a residential zoning district unless the building or structure is located more than 100 feet from the residential district boundary. Properties separated by streets and alleys are considered to be adjacent.

(Prior Code § 10-76.5(b); Ord. 87-11 § 1, eff. 7/16/87; Ord. 88-6 § 1(A), eff. 6/2/88)

• (a) Front Yard. Front yards shall be 10 feet; except, that when the front or side yard adjoins property in a residential zone, then a front yard of not less than 20 feet shall be provided.

• (b) Side Yards. Side yards are only required under the following conditions:

  • (1) When a lot or parcel of land in the CPO district has a side lot line adjoining property in a residential zone, a side yard of not less than 10 feet in width on the side adjoining such lot or parcel of land is required.

  • (2) A corner lot or parcel of land shall have a side yard of not less than 10 feet in width adjoining the street.

  • (3) The provisions of Section 12-26.06 regarding corner cutback requirements shall apply.

• (c) Rear Yards. Each lot or parcel of land in the CPO district which has a rear lot line adjoining property in a residential zone shall have a rear yard of not less than 10 feet.

• (Prior Code § 10-76.5 (c); Ord. 85-1093 § 1 (5), eff. 3/5/85)

Each lot or parcel of land in the CPO district which has a side or rear lot line adjoining property in a residential zone shall have a solid masonry wall, not less than six feet in height established along the side and rear lot line adjoining the residential zone. (Prior Code § 10-76.5(d))

For provisions on parking, see Chapter 12-32 of this title. (Prior Code § 10-76.5(e))

For provisions on signs, see Chapter 12-34 of this title. (Prior Code § 10-76.5(f))

Standards presented in the Entrada Specific Plan may apply to uses in certain locations. See Section 12-3.04 . (Prior Code § 10-76.5(g))