1500-07-040 - Development Standards

Table 1500-07-2 identifies the development standards and allowed exceptions to those standards for Commercial and Employment Districts. Allowed use types and associated structures shall comply with the following in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code:

Table 1500-07-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS

NOTES:

1.

Measured from edge of adopted right-of-way. Where right-of-way is not recorded, the setback shall be measured 25 feet from edge of planned right-of-way per the adopted County Design Standards for the

roadway as determined by the Director.

2.

Measured from property line. Does not apply to common wall product types.

3.

Measured from property line.

4.

Measured as the vertical distance from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the building, to the highest point of the building roof, ridge, or parapet wall. See Article 2 for additional detail.

5.

May not exceed FAR for associated General Plan Land Use designation.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-07-050 - Commercial and Employment Design Checklist

A.

Intent. The Design Checklist (Table 1500-07-3) specifies the County's requirements for the design of new development and revitalization and forms the basis for the review of projects within all Commercial and Employment Districts (GC, CM, EC, M-1 and M-2). The Checklist is not intended to dictate a specific style or look for a particular project, but rather define the general elements of project design appropriate to the type and character of development anticipated within Sutter County. The intent is to ensure consistency and fairness in the design review process; promote high quality and functional design; ensure compatibility between adjacent uses; and attract economic growth by creating an aesthetically pleasing living and working environment.

B.

Design Review Required. Approval of a Design Review application is required for all projects located within a Commercial or Employment District, regardless of whether or not a building is proposed (i.e. contractors' yard, truck yard, etc.). The Design Review application shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 150025-040. All of the individual design criteria included on Table 1500-07-3 shall be required of projects subject to Design Review approval, unless otherwise determined by the County as not applicable or appropriate based on a particular project's use, scale, location or other distinct circumstance. Additions to existing residences and new or the expansion of existing residential accessory buildings shall not require Design Review.

C.

Supplemental Requirements along Highway 20. Table 1500-07-3 includes supplemental design requirements intended to ensure that new development maintains views of the Sutter Buttes from Highway 20. Given their visual prominence and contribution to the overall image of Sutter County, protecting views

of the Buttes is a primary objective of the County. The Highway 20 design requirements are in addition to the other design requirements included in Table 1500-07-3 and are applicable to all projects subject to Design Review within Commercial and Employment Districts along Highway 20 that have the potential to impact views of the Sutter Buttes.

D.

Flexibility in Implementation. The Design Checklist is intended to be flexible in its implementation. Alternatives to the Design Checklist may be considered by the Director if it is determined to provide an equivalent design approach. Given the wide range of circumstances and potential design solutions, creativity is encouraged to satisfy the intent of the individual criteria incorporated.

E.

Design Checklist.

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4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Plan Complies
(Y/N/NA)
a. Facilities for pedestrian and bicycle circulation are physically separated from vehicular circulation to the
extent feasible. Primary pedestrian routes and access points are specially treated and include shade trees,
adequate lighting, paving, and/or other elements that distinguishes pedestrian from automobile areas.
b. Pedestrian crossings of vehicular routes are emphasized with a change in grade, materials, textures,
colors and/or other elements to improve visibility and safety.
c. Bicycle racks and lockers, where provided, are located near building entries in highly visible and well
lighted areas.
d. Pedestrian and bicycle access between adjacent projects and use is provided as appropriate.
5. Walls Plan Complies
(Y/N/NA)
a. Walls that are either proposed by the applicant or that are required (i.e. for screening purposes, to
attenuate noise impacts, etc.) along highways and arterial roadways are solid, located outside of any
required landscape planter, and are constructed of either decorative masonry block (i.e. split face block,
masonry block with stucco coat), or solid wood frame with stucco coat that complements the design of
the building(s).
b. If a wall is required due to noise impacts, it has been clearly demonstrated that the proposed materials
and construction will adequately attenuate noise to acceptable levels.
c. Changes in wall planes, materials, and surface textures as well as the placement of pilasters, trim caps,
landscape massing's, vines and similar elements are incorporated as appropriate to break up long sections
of walls along highways and arterial roadways.
d. Projects that abut residentially zoned parcels include a minimum 6-foot-high solid wall (i.e. decorative
masonry block such as split face or masonry block with stucco coat, solid wood frame with stucco coat,
or similar alternative as approved by the Director) along the shared property boundary. The height of the
wall may be reduced to a minimum of 4.5 feet high along a shared property boundary that abuts a parking
area.
e. Wall openings are provided as appropriate to allow pedestrian and bicycle access between uses.
6. Lighting Plan Complies
(Y/N/NA)
a. Parking lot lighting does not exceed 20 feet in total height (25 feet for General Truck Yards), is oriented
and shielded to direct the light downward onto the subject property and not spill onto adjacent properties
or road rights-of-way. Lower lighting standards may be required adjacent to single-family development in
order to minimize light spillage.
b. Full cutoff lighting fixtures, diffusers and other "dark-sky" and low glare technologies are used to reduce
light pollution and glare.
c. Energy efficient lighting fixtures, sources and practices are incorporated as appropriate.
d. Conditions are incorporated satisfactory to the County to ensure that, prior to issuance of a building
permit, a point-by-point exterior lighting (photometric) plan will be submitted which demonstrates
compliance with the following illumination requirements:
i. Parking lots, driveways and trash enclosures are illuminated with a minimum maintained 1 foot-candle
of light, a uniform ration (maximum to minimum) of 4:1, and an average not to exceed 4 foot-candles of
light.
ii. Pedestrian walkways are illuminated with a minimum maintained 0.5 foot-candle of light and an
average not to exceed 2 foot-candles of light.
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, driveways and trash enclosures are illuminated with a minimum maintained 1 foot-candle
of light, a uniform ration (maximum to minimum) of 4:1, and an average not to exceed 4 foot-candles of
light.
ii. Pedestrian walkways are illuminated with a minimum maintained 0.5 foot-candle of light and an
average not to exceed 2 foot-candles of light.
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(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

Article 8 - Overlay and Combining Districts

Chapter - 1500-08