Chapter 16.24 — ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

This chapter provides regulations for development and new land uses in the zoning districts established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established). (Prior code § 16-230.010)

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and changes and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the standards of Division 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), and all other applicable standards of this Code.

(Prior code § 16-230.020; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)

TABLE 2-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

(Prior code §§ 16-230.030—16.23.060; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025 [[1]] )

• [1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all residential standards for RE, RL, RM and RH Districts from §§ 16.24.030 —16.24.060.

Table 2-4: Development Standards — Commercial Districts, prescribes the development standards for commercial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.

(Prior code §§ 16-230.070—16-230.120; Ord. 018-07 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 8; Ord. 01108 C.S. §§ 3, 4; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09; Ord. 2012-04-10-1601 C.S. § 1; Ord. 2022-07-121601-02 C.S. § 8; Ord. 2023-01-10-1601 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025 [[1]] )

• [1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all commercial standards for CO, CN, CG, CD, CL and CA Districts from §§ 16.24.070 —16.24.120.

Table 2-5: Development Standards—Industrial Districts, prescribes the development standards for industrial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.

(Prior code §§ 16-230.130, 16-230.140; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 9, 10; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025 [[1]] )

• [1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for IL and IG Districts from §§ 16.24.130 and 16.24.140.

The uses of land allowed within the PT (port) zoning district shall be in compliance with the Rough and Ready Island Development Plan for the Port of Stockton, California (development plan) within the area specified in the plan. Any land zoned PT outside of the plan area shall be in compliance with this Development Code. The development plan and amendments to the development plan shall be consistent with the City of Stockton General Plan as determined by the Director, subject to appeal to the Commission in compliance with Chapter 16.100 (Appeals).

The number of off-street parking spaces required in the PT (port) zoning district for industrial land under the control of the Stockton Port District, including refining, processing, recycling, terminalling, warehousing, wholesaling, distributing, shipping, receiving, cross-docking, or transloading operations, shall be:

• A. A minimum of three parking spaces for every four employees and a maximum of one off-street parking space for each employee computed on the basis of the maximum number of employees which can be employed on the largest shift at any one time; and

• B. One space for each company vehicle.

(Prior code § 16-230.150; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09)

Table 2-6: Development Standards — Public and Semi Public Districts, prescribes the development standards for public and semi-public districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.

(Prior code §§ 16-230.160, 16-230.170; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025 [[1]] )

• [1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for PF and OS Districts from §§ 16.24.160 and 16.24.170.

Proposed development and new land uses within the MX (mixed use) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.

• A. Minimum Area for Zoning District. The MX zoning district shall only be applied to a site with a minimum area of 100 acres, unless the Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, determines that implementation of a master development plan on a smaller site would be beneficial to the proposed project and the City, based on the following criteria:

  1. The site is appropriate for the type and intensity of the proposed project;

  2. Services and infrastructure for the site will be sufficient to accommodate the type and intensity of the proposed development;

  3. The proposed project would be compatible with, and not adversely impact, the surrounding neighborhood(s), including impacts from traffic, noise, light and glare, parking, and signs; and

  4. The proposed project would provide needed services, jobs, development, and/or amenities for the area in which the site is located.

• B. Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each MX Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.

• C. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the MX zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development Plan applicable to the specific site.

• D. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the MX zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan and the following:

  1. Mixed use developments shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light,

noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any.

2. Mixed use developments shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.

3. Mixed use developments shall include a sign program in compliance with Section 16.76.050 (Comprehensive sign program).

4. Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a mixed use development shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2) (a) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).

• (Prior code § 16-230.180; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)

Proposed development and new land uses within the UC (university/college) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.

• A. Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each UC Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.

• B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the UC zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development plan applicable to the specific site, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans).

• C. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the UC zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) and the following:

  1. Universities and colleges shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light, noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any; and

  2. Universities and colleges shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.

3. Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a university or college shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2) (b) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).

(Prior code § 16-230.190; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)

Note: Former Section 16.24.200, Table 2-3 Zoning District Development Standards, derived from Prior code Table 2-3; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 11; Ord. 2020-06-09-1501 C.S. § 5; Ord. 2020-12-01-1502 C.S. § 4; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 9, was repealed by Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025. See now §§ 16.24.030 — 16.24.190 .

Chapter 16.28. OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

This chapter provides regulations for development and new land uses in the overlay zoning districts established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established). (Prior code § 16-240.010)

• A. Purpose. The overlay zoning districts established by this chapter provide requirements for development and new land uses that are in addition to the standards and regulations for the primary zoning district, because of the important site, neighborhood, or compatibility issues unique to a particular area.

• B. Applicability. The applicability of any overlay zoning district to specific sites is shown by the overlay Zoning Map symbol established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established), being appended as a suffix to the symbol for the primary zoning district on the Zoning Map (for example, IH-AIR). The provisions of this chapter apply to proposed land uses and development in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Development Code.

• (Prior code § 16-240.020)

• A. Purpose. The -AIR overlay district provides height limits for structures in the vicinity of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, based upon specific zones or surfaces defined in the air space above the airport and its surroundings, in compliance with State law, and the Federal Aviation Regulations, Volume XI, Part 77, established by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

• B. Findings. The Council hereby finds that a structure or other ground feature which obstructs air space near the Stockton Metropolitan Airport has the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of the airport, and property or occupants on land in the airport vicinity; and that an obstruction may reduce the size of areas available for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maneuvers, thereby tending to impair the usability of the airport and the public investment in the facility.

• C. Applicability. The requirements of this overlay district shall apply to any area identified as an –AIR overlay district. The -AIR overlay district may be combined with any residential, commercial, industrial, or special purpose zoning district established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established). The -AIR overlay district is established, and shall be applied and shown on the Zoning Map to all areas covered by:

  1. The airport zones established by subsection G of this section (Airport zones), following, in the air space above and around the airport, in compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, Volume XI, Part 77, of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and

  2. Any additional safety areas surrounding the airport identified in the Stockton Metropolitan Airport Land Use Plan.

• D. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by this division may be allowed within the -AIR overlay district subject to the following requirements.

  1. Consistency With Applicable Plans. The proposed use shall be consistent with the Stockton Metropolitan Airport Land Use Plan.

  2. Interference With Aircraft Prohibited. No use shall be allowed under or within an -AIR overlay district that may:

     • a. Create electrical interference with aircraft communications;

     • b. Make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights;

     • c. Result in glare in the eyes of the pilots using the airport;

     • d. Impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport; or

     • e. Otherwise endanger the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft.

  3. Public Assembly Uses Prohibited. No residential use, or public assembly use (for example, churches, hospitals, schools, temporary events, theaters, etc.) except air shows, shall be allowed within an inner 10,000-foot section of any precision instrument approach surface.

• E. Permit Requirements. Development and new land uses within the -AIR overlay district shall obtain the land use permits required by this division for the primary zoning district.

• F. Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -AIR overlay district shall comply with all applicable requirements of the primary zoning district, and the height limits established for structures by subsection H of this section (Airport zone height limitations).

• G. Airport Zones. This Subsection establishes airport zones to be applied to all land beneath the approach surfaces, transitional surfaces, horizontal surfaces, and conical surfaces as they apply to the Stockton Metropolitan Airport.

  1. Airport Zoning Map. The airport zones established by this section are shown in the Airport Land Use Plan 1993 , on the map entitled "Stockton Metro Airport - Airport Land Use Zones."

  2. Interpretation of Map. An area located in more than one of the airport zones established by this section shall be considered to be only in the zone with the more restrictive height limitation.

  3. Airport Zones Established. The following airport zones are hereby established and defined as follows:

     • a. Precision Instrument Runway Approach Zone. The inner edge of this approach zone shall coincide with the width of the primary surface and is 1,000 feet wide. The approach zone expands outward uniformly to a width of 16,000 feet at a horizontal distance of 50,000 feet from the primary surface. The center line of this zone is the continuation of the center line of the runway.

     • b. Transitional Zones. The transitional zones shall be the areas beneath the transitional surfaces.

     • c. Horizontal Zone. The horizontal zone is established by swinging arcs of 5,000-foot radius for all runways designated utility or visual, and 10,000 feet for all others, from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by drawing lines tangent to those arcs. The horizontal zone does not include the approach and transitional zones.

     • d. Conical Zone. The conical zone is established as the area that commences at the periphery of the horizontal zone and extends outward from the horizontal zone a distance of 4,000 feet.

• H. Airport Zone Height Limitations. No structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow in any of the airport zones established in subsection G of this section (Airport zones), to a height in excess of the following height limits. For the purposes of this section, the airport elevation shall be 30 feet above mean sea level.

  1. Precision Instrument Runway Approach Zone. The height limit shall follow a slope which:

     • a. Extends 50 feet outward for each foot upward, beginning at the end of, and at the same elevation as, the primary surface, and extending to a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet along the extended runway centerline; and

     • b. Then follows a slope of 40 feet outward for each foot upward, to an additional horizontal distance of 40,000 feet along the extended runway centerline.

  2. Transitional Zones.

• a. The height limits for the transitional zones shall follow a slope which extends seven feet outward for each foot upward, beginning at the sides of, and at the same elevation as, the primary surface and the approach surface, to a height of 150 feet above the airport elevation.

  - b. The height limits for the transitional zones shall also follow a slope which extends seven feet outward for each foot upward, beginning at the sides of, and at the same elevation as, the approach surface, and extending to where they intersect the conical surface. 
  
  - c. Where the precision instrument runway approach zone projects beyond the conical zone, the height limit shall follow a slope which extends seven feet outward for each foot upward, beginning at the sides of, and at the same elevation as, the approach surface, and extending a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet, measured at 90 degree angles to the extended runway centerline. 
  

  3. Horizontal Zone. The height limit shall be 150 feet above the airport elevation, or 180 feet above mean sea level.

  4. Conical Zone. The height limit shall follow a slope of 20 feet outward for each foot upward, beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone and at 150 feet above the airport elevation and extending to a height of 350 feet above the airport elevation.

  5. Exceptions to Height Limitations. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the construction or maintenance of any structure, or the growth of any tree to a maximum height of 50 feet.

  6. Variances. Variances to the provisions of this section may be requested and shall be processed in compliance with Chapter 16.172 (Variances), with the following exceptions.

     • a. Referral. The Director shall refer any application for a variance to the provisions of this section to the Manager of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a determination as to the effect of the proposal on the operation of air navigation facilities and the efficient use of navigable airspace.

     • b. Basis and Findings for Approval. The findings required by Section 16.172.050 (Findings and decision) shall apply to variances requested in compliance with this section. The Commission shall approve a variance to the provisions of this section where it is determined in addition to the findings in Section 16.172.050 that a literal application or enforcement of this section will result in unnecessary hardship, and that an approved variance will:

       • i. Not be contrary to the public interest;

• ii. Not create a hazard to air navigation; and

• iii. Be in compliance with the spirit of these provisions.

If the Airport Manager or the FAA does not respond to the referral of the variance application within 30 days of receipt, the Commission may act to approve or disapprove the application.

• I. Nonconforming Uses.

1. Regulations Not Retroactive. The requirements of this section shall not require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration to any structure or tree that is not in compliance with this section as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Development Code, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of a nonconforming use.

   2. Marking and Lighting. The owner of any existing nonconforming structure or tree shall be required to permit the installation, operation, and maintenance thereon of markers and lights that are deemed necessary by the Manager of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport to alert the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport to the presence of an airport obstruction. These markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport.

(Prior code § 16-240.030)

• A. Purpose. The channel area (-CHA) overlay district, as defined in Division 8, is intended to ensure physical and visual public accessibility to and along the waterfront, protection of natural resources along the waterfront, and promote walkable uses and mixed- use residential development by limiting certain activities in conformance with the Waterfront Connections Plan and the General Plan.

• B. Applicability. The -CHA overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established) within the district boundaries. The provisions of this section shall govern the -CHA overlay district. In the event of any perceived conflict between the provisions of this section and any other provision of this Development Code, this section shall control.

• C. Use Permit Required. Within the -CHA overlay zoning district, no structure shall be added to, constructed, erected, or enlarged; no use shall be enlarged, extended, or intensified; no new use of premises shall be introduced; and no former use shall be re-established without a Commission use permit in compliance with Chapter 16.168 (Use Permits).

• D. Marine Commercial Subarea. The Marine Commercial Subarea (MCS) is located within the north shore of the -CHA overlay district, on the south side of West Fremont Street, between the Interstate 5 bridge and North Harrison Street. The MCS is intended to ensure retention and continuation of certain marine facilities within the overlay district. Parcels located within the MCS do not require a use permit to enhance or expand existing marine related uses, including facilities for yacht and boat sales and rentals, maintenance, storage, and supportive marinerelated uses. The MCS also permits the following uses with the approval of a commission use permit (CUP). Consistent with the General Plan commercial designations for the subarea, industrial use operations shall be kept indoors. All operations and accessory outdoor use shall be screened consistent with Section 16.28.070(D) (Development Standards).

(Prior code § 16-240.040; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 10)

• A. Purpose. The design review (-DES) overlay district(s) is intended to promote the orderly and harmonious construction of buildings, signs, and other structures by achieving the following purposes:

  1. To protect the community from the adverse effects of poor design and to encourage good design;

  2. To enhance the beauty, livability, and prosperity of the community;

  3. To encourage high quality development;

  4. To discourage poor exterior design, appearance, and inferior quality which can lead to a decline in the local environment and surrounding area;

  5. To encourage originality, creativity, and diversity in design and to avoid monotony;

  6. To ensure the compatibility of multiple-dwelling projects with surrounding neighborhoods, particularly adjoining single-family neighborhoods;

  7. To ensure single-family design which is compatible with the character inherent within the surrounding neighborhood.

• B. Applicability. The -DES overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established) within the district boundaries. The provisions of this section shall govern the design of projects within -DES overlay district. In the event of any perceived conflict between the provisions of this section and any other provision of this Development Code, this section shall control.

• C. Design Review Required. Within the -DES overlay zoning district, no structure shall be added to, constructed, erected, or enlarged without the project being reviewed for its design in compliance with Chapter 16.120 (Design Review) and the City of Stockton Citywide Design Guidelines.

(Prior code § 16-240.050)

• A. Purpose. The Magnolia historic (-MHD) overlay district is intended to provide for the recognition, preservation, and use of culturally or architecturally significant structures in the Magnolia historic district. Standards for development and new land uses within the -MHD overlay district are intended to strengthen and preserve neighborhood character, community identity, and the historic character of the district.

• B. Applicability. The -MHD overlay zoning district shall be combined with the underlying zoning district or any residential zoning district established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established) within the boundaries of the Magnolia historic preservation district.

• C. Allowed Land Uses. The uses of land that may be allowed within the -MHD overlay district shall be limited to those shown in Table 2-4.

TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS IN THE MAGNOLIA HISTORIC DISTRICT

Key:

P = Use permitted

• L = Land development permit required

A = Administrative use permit required

C = Commission use permit required

Empty box = Use not allowed

1. Restrictions. The following uses shall be allowed, subject to the following restrictions:

   • a. Alcoholic Beverage Sales . No alcohol shall be sold for use off the premises (off-sale). The sale of alcohol may be allowed for consumption on site, subject to the approval of a Commission use permit (Chapter 16.168 ).

   • b. Offices. All offices shall be limited in size to 5,000 square feet.

     • c. Restaurants. All restaurants, coffee shops, coffee houses, or cafes shall be limited in size to 2,000 square feet, including outdoor dining and seating areas.

• d. Retail Uses. All allowed retail uses shall be limited in size to 1,500 square feet and shall be limited to the main floor or basement, if the main floor is raised.

  - e. **Other Nonresidential Uses.** All other nonresidential uses shall be limited in size to 2,000 square feet, except bed and breakfast inns, child care facilities, live-work spaces, and multiuse facilities. 
  

  2. Waiver. The Commission may waive the above requirements, subject to a Commission use permit in compliance with Chapter 16.168 (Use Permit), if:

     • a. Existing Structure. An existing structure would allow a larger operation than permitted in subsection (C)(1) of this section, without adversely impacting the Magnolia historic district and further the purpose of the Magnolia historic overlay district; and

     • b. New Structure. A larger structure than allowed in subsection (C)(1) of this section, would:

       • i. Meet all requirements of this Development Code without applying the exceptions granted by this section (Magnolia historic overlay district),

       • ii. Be designed to be compatible with, and of the same scale as, the historic buildings on the block the structure is located and the block the structure is facing, and

       • iii. Provide a historic setting for the structure.

• D. Permit Requirements.

  1. Land Use Permits. Development and new land uses within the -MHD overlay district shall obtain the land use permits required in Table 2-4.

  2. Home Occupations. Home occupations in compliance with the requirements of Section 16.80.160 (Home occupations) shall be allowed with a home occupation permit in compliance with Chapter 16.132 (Home Occupation Permits).

  3. Certificates of Appropriateness. Any new construction or changes to the exterior of a structure or its grounds, as defined, shall require a certificate of appropriateness, in compliance with Section 16.220.060 (Certificates of appropriateness). All new construction and exterior alterations are required to conform to the historical design and character of the existing structure and/or the district.

• E. Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -MHD overlay district shall comply with the following development standards for primary structures:

• F. Accessory Structures. All accessory structures shall be in compliance with Section 16.80.020 (Accessory uses and structures), except as follows:

  1. Location. Accessory structures shall not be allowed in the front yard. Accessory structures may be located to the side or rear of the primary structure in compliance with Section 16.80.020 (Accessory uses and structures), except:

     • a. Accessory structures to single-family residences may be located up to the side or rear property line in compliance with the separation requirements of the latest editions of the California Building Code and the California Fire Code; and

     • b. Accessory structures in compliance with the separation requirements of the latest edition of the California Building Code may be separated from the primary structure by less than five feet.

  2. Height. The height of an accessory structure may exceed 15 feet if it is in keeping with the historic character of the district and the primary structure subject to an administrative use permit. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before obtaining the administrative use permit to determine if the proposed accessory structure is in keeping with the historic character of the district and the primary structure.

• G. Parking. Parking requirements shall be in compliance with Chapter 16.64 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards), except as follows:

  1. Exception. The following are exceptions to Chapter 16.64 :

     • a. Residential Uses. One enclosed or covered parking space per dwelling unit to be located, if feasible, in the rear yard.

     • b. Nonresidential Uses. One space per 500 square feet of floor area, except live-work space in compliance with subsection (G)(1)(c) of this section, and child care facilities and bed and breakfasts in compliance with Table 3-9 (Parking Requirements by Land Use). The parking spaces shall be located behind the primary structure and screened from adjacent property and the street by a six foot high wall.

     • c. Live-Work Spaces. One enclosed or covered parking space per dwelling unit plus one space per 500 square feet of the nonresidential floor area. The driveway may be considered in meeting the required number of nonresidential spaces.

     • d. Off-Street Loading. All off-street loading shall comply with Section 16.64.110 (Offstreet loading space standards).

  2. Waiver. A waiver of the parking requirements may be granted by the Commission, subject to a Commission use permit (Chapter 16.168 ), if:

     • a. Existing physical constraints on the site limit the amount of parking that can be provided; and

     • b. The Commission can find that the granting of the waiver would further the purpose of the Magnolia historic overlay district.

• H. Landscaping. All yards adjacent to a public right-of-way shall be landscaped in compliance with Chapter 16.56 (Landscaping Standards).

• I. Fences. Fences, hedges, and walls may be provided in compliance with the requirements for residential zoning districts in Chapter 16.48 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls), except:

1. Chain-link fencing and barbed wire/razor wire fencing as described in Section 16.48.100 shall not be permitted.

   2. Wrought iron fences within the front and streetside setback area may be allowed up to six feet in height in compliance with Section 16.48.060(B) (Wrought iron fences).

• J. Hours of Operation. Unless otherwise specified in a use permit or temporary activity permit, all nonresidential activities shall cease by 10:00 p.m. A waiver may be granted by the Commission, subject to a Commission use permit, if:

  1. Any live music will not be amplified; and

2. Noise levels will be no greater than 55 dBA at the property line.

(Prior code § 16-240.060; Ord. 023-07 C.S. §§ 12—14; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09; Ord. 202006-09-1501 C.S. § 6; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 11)

• A. Purpose. The Commercial-Industrial (-CI) overlay district is intended to preserve urban industrial land as viable sites of production and employment while buffering heavy industrial activities from existing residential uses. Allowable uses in this place type include light industrial, clean manufacturing, agricultural technologies, food processing, energy resources and technologies, offices, commercial uses to support business endeavors, repurposed buildings with live/work artist studios, and other nonnoxious industrial and manufacturing uses.

• B. Applicability . The -CI overlay district may be combined with an underlying commercial zoning district established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established) within the district boundaries. Where there may be a conflict, the standards in this section shall prevail.

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• C. Allowed Land Uses . The following uses shall be allowed subject to the following restrictions:

Key:

P = Use permitted

• L = Land development permit required

• A = Administrative use permit required

• C = Commission use permit required

• E = Use not allowed, except under special circumstances

Empty box = Use not allowed

• D. Development Standards. Development and new land uses within the -CI overlay district shall comply with the following development standards for primary structures:

  1. Enclosed Use Requirements and Exceptions. Proposed development and new land uses shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure except for those cases in which another type of roofed enclosure is approved by the Director or Commission for use at a particular location, subject to the following:

     • a. Exceptions. The following exceptions may be located outside of the enclosed structure:

       • i. Loading and unloading docks;

       • ii. Driveways;

       • iii. Parking areas for vehicles; and

       • iv. Storage in compliance with subsection B of this section.

  2. Screening Standards.

     • a. Open storage of goods or materials incidental to the primary activity shall be screened from any adjacent public street by a solid, decorative, masonry wall, or landscaped berm and wall, the design and height to be approved by the Director;

     • b. Loading and unloading areas and ground-mounted equipment, including utility vaults, air conditioners, fuel containers, etc., that are visible from any adjacent public streets shall be screened by a solid, decorative masonry wall or landscaped berm and wall that has a minimum height of eight feet above the adjacent street grade; and

     • c. Trash enclosures in compliance with Section 16.36.130 (Solid waste/recyclable materials storage);

     • d. Screen and sound walls shall comply with Chapter 16.48 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls).

     • e. All setbacks and screening areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Chapter 16.52 (Landscaping Standards).

3. Security.

   • a. Security systems and onsite monitoring will be conditioned for outdoor storage and proposed operations that require discretionary review (i.e., use permit) from the City.

   • b. Lighting.

     • i. All lighting or illumination shall conform with Section 16.32.070 (Light and glare).

     • ii. Light fixture heights should not exceed eight feet when adjacent to residential uses unless the setback of the fixture from property line is twice the height of the fixture. No ground mounted light fixture shall exceed 25 feet in height.

     • iii. Any lighting located adjacent to riparian areas shall be directed downward and away from riparian areas.

   • c. No barbed or concertina wire shall be visible from any adjacent public street, in compliance with Chapter 16.48 (Fences, Hedges, and Walls).

• d. All owners shall comply with Chapter 16.32 (General Performance) for potential impacts involving air pollution, noise, odor, vibration, and water pollution.

• (Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 12)