Chapter 17.40 — CITY CENTER COMMERCIAL (CC) DISTRICT

The purpose of the city center zone district is to provide for municipal and social services integrated with recreation, open space and commercial uses in the acknowledged physical center of the city. Commercial uses and signage are restricted to those consistent with the pedestrian-oriented nature of the zone district. This zone district is consistent with the city center commercial (CC) land use designation.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the CC district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required permit(s):

A.

Community center;

B.

Government facilities;

C.

Police, fire or sheriff station;

D.

Professional or medical offices; .

E.

Library;

F.

Public park;

G.

Performing arts center;

H.

Senior center;

I.

Museum/heritage center;

J.

Conference/convention center;

K.

Financial institution;

L.

Sit-down restaurant/coffee shop;

M.

Public transportation facilities;

N.

Off-street parking facilities in conjunction with permitted uses.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the CC district upon approval and validation of an administrative permit subject to the provisions of Section 17.92.050 of this title:

A.

Temporary outdoor sales (e.g., Christmas tree/pumpkin sale);

B.

Temporary outdoor event (e.g., farmer's market, concert).

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the CC zone district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:

A.

Retail sales, such as florist, bookstore, variety store, drug store, hardware store, gift shop, art galleries, grocery/food market;

B.

Bed and breakfast;

C.

Church/temple;

D.

Communication/utility services;

E.

Day care center;

F.

Single-family or multi-family residence;

G.

Health club;

H.

Motion picture theater; Nurseries;

J.

Outdoor sales in conjunction with an approved use;

K.

Small collection recycling facility (no processing involved);

L.

Public or private school or training facility;

M.

Veterinary clinic.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

17.40.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.40.020, 17.40.030, or 17.40.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

17.40.060 - Site development standards.

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site is ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width is as follows:

1.

Interior Lot: sixty five (65) feet;

2.

Corner Lot: seventy five (75) feet.

C.

Yards. The following yard set-back requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020:

1.

Front:

a.

Non-Residential Uses: None;

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

c.

Single-family residential uses: See Section 17.030.060 of this title.

2.

Rear:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None

ii.

Abutting Residential: Ten (10) feet

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

c.

Single-family residential uses: See Section 17.30.060 of this title.

Side:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None.

ii.

Abutting Residential: Five feet on one side and ten (10) feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum sideyards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side).

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

c.

Single-family residential uses: See Section 17.30.060 of this title.

D.

Maximum Structural Height:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

1.

Abutting Non-Residential: forty (40) feet

2.

Abutting Residential: thirty (30) feet

b.

Residential Uses:

1.

Main building: thirty (30) feet

2.

Accessory building: One story not to exceed fifteen (15) feet.

E.

Landscaping: The landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

G.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

H.

Signs. The intent of the city center commercial zone district is to create a pedestrian-oriented enclave within the commercial district. The allowable uses, including the residential uses, are smaller in scale and more similar to boutiques than large volume retail. In order to encourage this type of development, pole signs and similar large free standing signs have been prohibited in favor of smaller-scale monument signs.

1.

Building signs shall not exceed a combined size of one-and-one-half square feet in area for each lineal foot of building frontage facing a public street. Only the longest frontage shall be considered in calculating the allowable sign size.

2.

Monument sign. A single monument sign shall be permitted per parcel or grouping of uses. The sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal feet of building up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet, and subject to the following design parameters:

a.

The sign shall not be mounted on a pole or similar structure.

b.

The sign shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height.

c.

The sign shall not impede sight-distance considerations for driveway access and/or roadways.

d.

The sign shall be located in a landscaped area not less than twice the size of the sign.

e.

The design of the sign enclosure, and colors shall be consistent with the building design of the project.

3.

The general appurtenant sign standards shall apply as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

I.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

J.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obstructing fence at least one foot higher than the trash container(s).

K.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a plan, which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the development services director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of a permit. If a

use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.41 - VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) DISTRICT

The purpose of the village commercial zone district is to provide for a variety of public, commercial, and residential uses, emphasizing rehabilitation and in-fill to create a pedestrian-oriented "village." Commercial uses and signage are restricted to those consistent with the pedestrian-oriented nature of the zone district. This zone district is consistent with the village commercial (VC) land use designation.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the VC district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required permits:

A.

Retail sales, such as florist, bookstore, variety store, drug store, hardware store, gift shop, art gallery, grocery/food market;

B.

Professional or medical offices;

C.

Convenience store;

D.

Department/clothing store;

E.

Financial institution;

F.

Police, fire or sheriff station;

G.

Museum/heritage center;

H.

Sit-down restaurant/coffee shop;

I.

Public transportation facilities;

J.

Off-street parking facilities in conjunction with permitted uses.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

17.41.030 - Uses requiring administrative permit.

The following uses are permitted in the VC district upon approval and validation of an administrative permit subject to the provisions of Section 17.92.050 of this title:

A.

Temporary outdoor sales (e.g., Christmas tree/pumpkin sale);

B.

Temporary outdoor event (e.g., farmer's market, concert);

C.

Multi-family residence.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

17.41.040 - Uses requiring use permit.

The following uses are permitted in the VC district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:

A.

Bed and breakfast;

B.

Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge;

C.

Church/temple;

D.

Communication/utility services;

E.

Conference/convention center;

F.

Day care center;

G.

Funeral home/mortuary;

H.

Health club;

I.

Liquor store;

J.

Motion picture theater;

K.

Nurseries;

L.

Outdoor sales in conjunction with an approved use;

M.

Small collection recycling facility (no processing involved);

N.

Public or private school/training facility;

O.

Veterinary clinic.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

17.41.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.41.020, 17.41.030, or 17.41.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site is ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width is as follows:

1.

Interior Lot: sixty five (65) feet;

2.

Corner Lot: seventy five (75) feet.

C.

Yards. The following yard set-back requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020:

1.

Front:

a.

Non-Residential Uses: None;

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

2.

Rear:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None

ii.

Abutting Residential: Ten feet

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

3.

Side:

a.

Non-Residential Uses:

i.

Abutting Non-Residential: None

ii.

Abutting Residential: Five feet on one side and ten feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum sideyards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side).

b.

Multi-family residential uses: See Section 17.36.060 of this title;

D.

Maximum Structural Height:

a.

Abutting Non-Residential: forty (40) feet

b.

Abutting Residential: thirty (30) feet

E.

Landscaping: The landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

G.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in chapter 17.86 of this title.

H.

Signs. The intent of the village commercial zone district is to create a pedestrian-oriented area within the commercial district. The allowable uses, including the residential uses, are smaller in scale and more similar to boutiques than large volume retail. In order to encourage this type of development, pole signs and similar large free standing signs have been prohibited in favor of smaller-scale monument signs.

1.

Building signs shall not exceed a combined size of one-and-one-half square feet in area for each lineal foot of building frontage facing a public street. Only the longest frontage shall be considered in calculating the allowable sign size.

2.

Monument sign. A single monument sign shall be permitted per parcel or grouping of uses. The sign shall not exceed one square foot per lineal feet of building up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet, and subject to the following design parameters:

a.

The sign shall not be mounted on a pole or similar structure.

b.

The sign shall not exceed forty-two inches in height.

c.

The sign shall not impede sight-distance considerations for driveway access and/or roadways.

d.

The sign shall be located in a landscaped area not less than twice the size of the sign.

e.

The design of the sign enclosure, and colors shall be consistent with the building design of the project.

3.

The general appurtenant sign standards shall apply as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

I.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

J.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obstructing fence at least one foot higher than the trash container(s).

K.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a plan, which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the development services director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of a permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 01-135 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

Chapter 17.42 - LOCAL CONVENIENCE CENTER (C-1) DISTRICT

The purpose of the local convenience center (C-1) district is to provide for a limited selection of convenience goods and services to residents in the immediate area. The primary tenant is normally a convenience market or small grocery store, which may be supplemented by a laundromat or other small establishments. This district is consistent with the commercial (C), urban residential (UR), suburban residential (SR), rural residential A (RA) and mixed use (MU) general plan designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the C-1 district if conducted within a building:

A.

A convenience market as a primary use;

B.

Secondary uses that accompany convenience market, including:

1.

Retail sales, including a variety store, drug store, florist, confectionery store or delicatessen,

2.

Service uses, including barber, beauty salon, standard restaurant, laundromat, laundry, dry cleaning, locksmith or shoe repair,

3.

Small professional office, such as insurance or real estate sales.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses that are secondary to a convenience market are permitted in the C-1 district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Auto service station;

B.

Day care center;

C.

Commercial condominiums;

D.

A one-family residence, when attached to the main building in which the commercial use exists, and the residence is inhabited by the owner or operator of the commercial use. Any permit required for the commercial use must first be issued.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.42.040 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the C-1 district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Section 17.42.020 and 17.42.030 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The development standards for building site area and yards established by this section apply to all development in the C-1 district. However, alternate standards may be approved for a condominium project, as part of the use permit process if the approving body finds that the proposed development will be of equal or greater excellence in arrangement, design, attractiveness and compatibility with its surroundings than would result if the routine development standards in this section were applied.

A.

Locational Criteria. Development must be located on a collector or arterial, as designated in the general plan; should have a potential or existing support population of one thousand (1,000) to three thousand five hundred (3,500) persons.

B.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building requirement is ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

C.

Maximum Building Site. The maximum building site restriction is one-and-one half acres if the site is served by a community or package sewer system; three acres if the site is not served by a community or package sewer system.

D.

Building Size. Building size requirements are as follows:

1.

The primary use shall not exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.

2.

Secondary uses shall not exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per use.

3.

Larger businesses may be permitted if a use permit is secured, and the business is found to be compatible with the area.

E.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width requirements are as follows:

1.

Interior lot, sixty-five (65) feet;

2.

Corner lot, seventy-five (75) feet.

F.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, ten feet; except where the district abuts a residential district, the front yard shall be the same as the residential district within twenty-five (25) feet of the residential district;

Interior side, none; except where the district abuts a residential district, the adjoining side yard shall be fifteen (15) feet; or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way, the yard shall be ten feet;

3.

Street side, ten feet;

4.

Rear, none; except where the district abuts a residential district, the rear yard shall be fifteen (15) feet; or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way, the yard shall be ten feet;

5.

Exceptions. If a use permit is issued, front yard exceptions may be permitted in established commercial areas in which the majority of the buildings existed before the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title and they do not meet the yard requirement. When this exception is made, the front yard shall be at least a distance equal to the average front yard of fifty (50) percent of the buildings farthest from the street.

G.

Maximum Structural Height. Maximum permitted structural height is one story not to exceed twenty (20) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

H.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

I.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

J.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

K.

Signs (Appurtenant). The requirements appurtenant signs are as follows:

1.

Building signs shall not exceed a combined size of one square foot in area for each lineal foot of building frontage.

2.

If there is one hundred (100) lineal feet or more of street frontage, one freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet in size and twenty (20) feet in height, shall be permitted. For a double-faced sign, each face shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet. The sign shall be set back a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the front or street side property line or road right-of-way, and shall be located within

a landscaped island equal to a minimum of one-half the total sign area of the free-standing sign. A portion of the allowable sign area may be allocated to combined off-site signs identifying two or more establishments when all are located within this district and they share adjoining lots for parking and access.

3.

If there is less than one hundred (100) lineal feet of street frontage, one ground sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in size (twenty-five (25) square feet per face if double faced) and forty-two (42) inches in height shall be permitted, except the sign height may be six feet if located thirty-five (35) feet or more from the center of a driveway or a curb return at a street intersection.

4.

The general appurtenance sign standards shall apply, as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

L.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

M.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outdoor trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

N.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a plan which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of the permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.44 - COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-2) DISTRICT

The purpose of the community commercial (C-2) district is to provide for a wide range of facilities for the sale of goods and provision of personal services. When applied to shopping areas, the uses are generally conducted within a building, and may range in size from neighborhood centers, which may have a supermarket as a principal tenant, to a commercial center, which may also include a department or variety store as a principal tenant. When applied to commercial areas of town centers or other existing places with similar activities, the uses may be broadened to include outdoor retail uses, such as auto sales. This district is consistent with the commercial (C) and mixed use (MU) general plan designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.44.020 - Uses permitted within buildings.

The following uses are permitted in a C-2 district if conducted within a building:

A.

Retail sales;

B.

Services, including:

1.

Bank or other financial institution that provides a direct service to the public; insurance or real estate sales;

2.

Repair shop for shoes, radios, televisions or other domestic appliances;

3.

Laundry or cleaning establishment; laundromat;

4.

Barber or beauty shop;

5.

Standard restaurant;

6.

Travel or ticket agency;

7.

Photo studio;

8.

Business, professional or medical office; medical, dental or optical laboratory; blueprinting; photocopying;

9.

Nursery or garden supply;

10.

Health club;

C.

Print shop;

D.

Emergency shelter (definition included in Section 17.81.015(B)) that meets the development standards of 17.81.050.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

The following uses are permitted in the C-2 district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Auto service station, self-serve and non- self-serve auto wash, auto repair services, excluding auto body and painting businesses, equipment rental;

B.

Bar, nightclub or cardroom;

C.

Motion picture theater, bowling alley, skating rink, video game center, lodge, club, fraternal organization, billiard parlor;

D.

Fast food restaurant;

E.

Sales of new or used autos, boats, motorcycles or mobile homes;

F.

Miniature golf course;

G.

Motel or hotel;

H.

Bus terminal;

I.

Veterinarian clinic, provided any kennels are located entirely within a building;

J.

Day care center;

K.

Outdoor storage or sales associated with any of the uses permitted in Section 17.44.020 of this chapter;

L.

Outdoor advertising signs and structures other than those appurtenant to any permitted use, except they shall not be permitted in shopping centers. Such signs and structures shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet apart when on the same side of a public road and at least five hundred (500) feet apart when on the opposite side of a public road;

M.

Commercial condominiums;

N.

A one-family residence, when attached to the main building in which the commercial use exists, and the residence will be inhabited by the owner or operator of the commercial use. Any use permit required for the commercial use must first be issued.

O.

Church.

P

Reconstruction of a single-family residence that existed as of the effective date of this ordinance (September 21, 2001).

(Ord. 01-134 § 1; Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.44.040 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the C-2 district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Chapter 17.88, Article I, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.44.020 and 17.44.030 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.44.050 - Site development standards.

The development standards for building site area and yards established by this section apply to all developments in the C-2 district. However, alternate standards may be approved for a condominium project, as part of the use permit process, if the approving body finds that the proposed development will be of equal or greater excellence in arrangement, design, attractiveness and compatibility with its surroundings than would result if the routine development standards of this section were applied.

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width requirement is as follows:

1.

Interior lot, sixty-five (65) feet;

2.

Corner lot, seventy-five (75) feet.

C.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, ten feet; except where the district abuts a residential district, the front yard shall be the same as the residential district within twenty-five (25) feet of the residential district;

2.

Interior side, none; except where the district abuts a residential district, the side yard shall be fifteen (15) feet, or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way the yard shall be ten feet;

3.

Street side, ten feet;

4.

Rear, none; except where the district abuts a residential district, the rear yard shall be fifteen (15) feet, or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way the yard shall be ten feet;

5.

Exceptions. If a use permit is issued, front yard exceptions may be permitted in established commercial areas in which the majority of the buildings existed before the adoption of the ordinance codified in this

title, and they do not meet the yard requirement. When this exception is made, the front yard shall be at least the distance equal to the average front yard of fifty (50) percent of the buildings farthest from the street.

D.

Maximum Structural Height. Maximum permitted structural height is forty (40) feet; except within forty (40) feet of a residential district it shall be one story, not to exceed twenty (20) feet, except as otherwise prohibited in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

G.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

H.

Signs (Appurtenant). The requirements for appurtenant signs are as follows:

1.

Building signs shall not exceed a combined size of one-and-one-half square feet in area for each lineal foot of building frontage.

2.

If there is one hundred (100) lineal feet or more of street frontage, one freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed three hundred (300) square feet in size and thirty (30) feet in height shall be permitted. For a doublefaced sign, each face shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet. The sign shall be set back a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the front or street-side property line or road right-of-way, and shall be located within a landscaped island equal to a minimum of one-half the total sign area of the freestanding sign. A portion of the allowable sign area may be allocated to combined off-site signs identifying two or more establishments when all are located within this district and they share adjoining lots for parking and access. An additional freestanding sign, with the same size and height restrictions, is permitted if there is over three hundred (300) feet of street frontage.

3.

If there is less than one hundred (100) linear feet of street frontage, one ground sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in size (twenty-five (25) square feet per face if double-faced) and forty-two (42) inches in height shall be permitted, except the sign height may be six feet if located thirty-five (35) feet or more from the center of a driveway or a curb return at a street intersection.

The general appurtenant sign standards shall apply, as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

I.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

J.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

K.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a plan which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of the permit. If a use permit is required, than the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.46 - OFFICE COMMERCIAL (C-O) DISTRICT

The purpose of the office commercial (C-O) district is to provide for well-designed professional, business and administrative offices, and business support services normally associated with such offices. This district is consistent with the commercial (C) and mixed use (MU) general plan designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the C-O district:

A.

Professional, business and administrative offices, medical offices and clinics in which no retail trade is carried on and no stock of goods is maintained for sale, including:

1.

Accountant, bookkeeper, income tax consultant, credit agency, collection agency, finance company, stockbroker, data processing center;

2.

Attorney, appraiser, advertiser, real estate, title insurance, insurance, employment agency, secretarial service, travel agency;

3.

Architect, engineer, draftsman, landscape architect, surveyor;

4.

Physician, dentist, chiropractor, psychologist, optometrist;

5.

Government, charitable, cultural, educational, recreational and social organizations;

B.

Medical, dental and optical laboratories or laboratories accessory to any use described in subsection A of this section;

C.

Business support services that provide technical or clerical assistance to any use described in subsection A of this section, including direct mail advertising, blue printing, photocopying, duplicating and temporary help or telephone message service;

D.

Non-office commercial uses that are located in the main building or office complex of a permitted use and are primarily utilized by persons employed therein, including a standard restaurant, barber shop, beauty salon, and other incidental service uses.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the C-O district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Trade school;

B.

Commercial condominiums;

C.

Church;

D.

Day care center;

E.

Skilled nursing facility/intermediate care facility;

F.

Lodge, club or fraternal organization.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.46.040 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the C-O district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.030 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.46.050 - Site development standards.

The development standards for building site area and yards established by this section apply to all developments in the C-O district. Alternate standards may be approved for a condominium project, as part of the use permit process, if the approving body finds that the proposed development will be of equal or greater excellence in arrangement, design, attractiveness and compatibility with its surroundings than would result if the routine development standards of this section were applied.

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width requirement is as follows:

1.

Interior lot, sixty-five (65) feet;

2.

Corner lot, seventy-five (75) feet.

C.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, ten feet;

2.

Interior side, none; except where the district abuts a residential district it shall be fifteen (15) feet, or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way the yard shall be ten feet;

3.

Street side, ten feet;

4.

Rear, none; except where the district abuts a residential district it shall be fifteen (15) feet, or if it abuts a freeway right-of-way the yard shall be ten feet.

D.

Maximum Structural Height. The maximum structural height restriction is forty (40) feet, except within forty (40) feet of a residential district it shall be one story, not to exceed twenty (20) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

E.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

F.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

G.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

H.

Signs (Appurtenant). The requirements for appurtenant signs are as follows:

1.

Building signs are not to exceed a combined size of one square foot in area for each lineal foot of building frontage.

If there is one hundred (100) lineal feet or more of street frontage, one freestanding sign per lot, not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in size and twenty-five (25) feet in height shall be permitted. For a double-faced sign, each face shall not exceed seventy-five (75) square feet. The sign shall be set back a minimum of twelve (12) feet from the front or street-side property line and shall be located within a landscaped island equal to a minimum of one-half the total sign area of the free-standing sign. A portion of the allowable sign area may be allocated to combined off-site signs identifying two or more establishments when all are located within this district and they share adjoining lots for parking and access.

3.

If there is less than one hundred (100) lineal feet of street frontage, one ground sign not to exceed fifty (50) square feet in size (twenty-five (25) square feet per face if double-faced) and forty-two (42) inches in height shall be permitted, except the sign height may be six feet if located thirty-five (35) feet or more from the center of a driveway or a curb return at a street intersection.

4.

The general appurtenant sign standards shall apply, as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title.

I.

Zone Walls. Zone wall requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.070 of this title.

J.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

K.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or a use permit shall submit a site plan which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of the permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.48 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C-H) DISTRICT

The purpose of the highway commercial (C-H) district is to provide for the needs of recreation and business travelers. This district is intended to be applied to areas located near freeway interchanges, fronting on state highways or along arterials that provide access to major recreation designations. Highway commercial areas should be designed so that all or most of the needs of a traveler can be accommodated with one stop. This district is not intended to be used for strip commercial development along a highway. This district is consistent with all general plan designations, provided the locational criteria of the general plan area is satisfied.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Any highway commercial use or combination thereof which is arranged and designed in such a manner as to result in a development that is internally compatible and compatible with its surroundings. The following are representative of highway commercial uses which could be permitted. Each district will be designed for a specific proposal:

A.

Convenience food store;

B.

Standard or fast food restaurant;

C.

Novelty or curio shops, recreation equipment sales and repair;

D.

Motel, recreational vehicle park;

E.

Auto or truck service station;

F.

Bus terminal;

G.

Outdoor advertising signs and structures other than those appurtenant to any permitted use. Such signs and structures shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet apart when on the same side of a public road and at least five hundred (500) feet apart when on opposite sides of a public road.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.48.030 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the C-H district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Section 17.48.020 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

An application for a C-H district shall contain a conceptual development plan of the project site showing the approximate location of buildings, building elevations, roads, walkways, parking and landscaping, the proposed uses of the buildings and grounds, staging of the development and other information which the development services director or his or her designee may require to properly evaluate and process the application.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Prior to construction of site improvements and structures, detailed development plans shall be submitted to the development services director or his or her designee for checking and approval to ensure reasonably close conformity with the approved conceptual development plans and with the intent of this section. The decision of the development services director or his or her designee may be appealed to the planning commission, as specified in subsection C of Section 17.94.060 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Modifications to approval plans and statements or detailed plans may be permitted if a use permit is issued.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.49 - CANNABIS BUSINESS LAND USE

The purpose of this chapter is to establish clear standards for the location and operation of commercial cannabis uses within the City of Shasta Lake. Commercial cannabis activities are permitted only in the zoning districts expressly identified in Section 17.49.040; any district not listed in that section does not allow such uses.

This chapter is further intended to ensure that all cannabis businesses operate in a manner that safeguards public health, safety, and the general welfare of residents and businesses, and that such activities remain compatible with surrounding land uses and community expectations.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

This chapter applies to the permitting of cannabis land uses in the city. Routine ongoing operation and maintenance shall not require a permit.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

The definitions for commercial cannabis activities listed within Section 05.05.030 - Definitions are hereby incorporated into this chapter by reference.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

The following land use tables - Tables 17.49.040 - A and B - shall be used to determine whether a cannabis business is permitted (P) by zoning clearance, not permitted (NP), or permitted subject to an administrative permit (AP) or use permit (UP). If a zoning district in title 17 is not listed in the land use table in this section, the use is expressly not permitted.

Table 17.49-A. Cannabis Land Use Type and Permitting

Footnotes:

1 A total of three total retail cannabis businesses are permitted within the City of Shasta Lake.

2 Permitted use within buildings less than two thousand (2,000) square feet.

3 Retail sales required.

• 4 Retail sales allowed.

5 Permitted use for buildings less than two thousand (2,000) square feet—Subject to CUP for buildings over two thousand (2,000) square feet.

6 Retail sales not allowed.

Land use classifications:

Commercial A—Permitted cultivation area: Zero to five thousand (5,000) square feet.

Commercial B—Permitted cultivation area: Five thousand one (5,001) to ten thousand (10,000) square feet.

Commercial C—Permitted cultivation area: Ten thousand (10,000) to twenty-two thousand (22,000) square feet.

Table 17.49-B. Applicable Land Use Table

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

All commercial cannabis business allowed as shown in Section 17.49.040 are required to obtain a business license and commercial cannabis business permit as required by Title 5 - Business Licenses and Regulations, prior to the commencement of activity of any kind.

A.

The director may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if, based on substantial evidence, the cannabis use could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. The director's decision to require a use permit may be appealed by the applicant to the planning commission pursuant to Chapter 17.11 - Common Procedures of this title.

B.

If a use permit is required, the application for the permit may be denied if the planning commission makes written findings, based upon substantial evidence in the record, that the proposed use would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of potential feasible alternatives for preventing the specified, adverse impact.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

Commercial cannabis businesses shall comply with all applicable development standards outlined within this title and Code.

(Ord. No. 26-310, § 3, 1-20-2026)

Chapter 17.50 - COMMERCIAL RECREATION (C-R) DISTRICT

The purpose of the commercial recreation (C-R) district is to provide opportunities for the development of privately owned land for commercial recreational activities which need or utilize, and provide for the enjoyment of, the natural environment. This district is consistent with all general plan designations, if the proposed use blends harmoniously with the natural feature of the surrounding area.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Any commercial recreation use or combination thereof which is arranged and designed in such a manner as to result in a development that is internally compatible and compatible with the natural environment is permitted in the C-R district. The following list is representative of types of commercial recreational uses which could be permitted. Each district will be designed for a specific proposal:

A.

Campground, picnic area, dude ranch, resort, lodge, recreational vehicle park;

B.

Marina, boat launch and storage facility, aerial tramway, gun club, ski lodge facility, commercial riding stable, commercial tourist attractions to areas with exceptional natural features, golf course;

C.

Uses accessory to commercial recreation activities, such as a restaurant, grocery or convenience store, gift shop, bait shop, or gas pumps;

D.

One-family residence for a manager or caretaker and residences for workers fully and necessarily employed onsite, dependent upon the nature and scale of the recreation or service use.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Other uses permitted in the C-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Section 17.50.020 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

An application for a C-R district shall contain a or conceptual development plan of the project site showing the approximately location of recreation facilities and areas, open space areas, buildings, building elevations, roads, walkways, parking and landscaping, the proposed uses of the facilities and grounds, staging of the development and other information which the development services director or his or her designee may require to properly evaluate and process the application.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Prior to construction of site improvements and structures in the C-R district, detailed development plans shall be submitted to the development services director or his or her designee for checking and approval to ensure reasonably close conformity with the approved conceptual development plans and with the intent of this section. The decision of the development services director or his or her designee may be appealed to the planning commission, as specified in subsection C of Section 17.94.060 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Modifications to approved plans and statements of detailed plans for the C-R district may be permitted if a use permit is issued.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))