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Title 18 — DEVELOPMENT CODE›Article II

Chapter 18.12 — COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS

Truckee Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-24 · Truckee

Sections:

18.12.010 - Purpose of Chapter 18.12.020 - Purposes of Commercial and Manufacturing Districts 18.12.030 - Commercial and Manufacturing District Land Uses and Permit Requirements 18.12.040 - Commercial and Manufacturing District General Development Standards 18.12.050 - Floor Area Ratio Criteria 18.12.060 - Mixed Use Component 10.12.070 - Downtown Commercial District Development Standards 18.12.080 - Commercial and Manufacturing District Performance Standards 18.12.090 - Retail Trade Uses

18.12.010 - Purpose of Chapter

This Chapter provides regulations applicable to existing development and new land uses in the commercial and industrial zoning districts established by Section 18.06.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

18.12.020 - Purposes of Commercial and Manufacturing Districts

The purposes of the individual commercial and manufacturing/industrial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

  • A. CN (Neighborhood Commercial) District. The CN zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for retail sales, offices and services serving the daily needs of nearby residents. This district may also accommodate mixed-use developments with residential and commercial uses. The development standards and permit requirements of the CN district are intended to create a pedestrian-oriented environment. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.25. The CN zoning district is consistent with the Public (Hospital/Office) and Tahoe Donner Plan Area land use classifications of the General Plan.

  • B. CG (General Commercial) District. The CG zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a wide range of commercial uses including retail trade and service uses such as restaurant, office and personal service uses. The construction of onsite multifamily residential units is allowed when required to address a project’s workforce housing requirements pursuant to Development Code Chapter 18.216. The maximum floor area ratio is 0.25. The CG zoning district is consistent with the Commercial and Public (Hospital/Office) land use classifications of the General Plan and the Downtown Commercial land use classification of the Downtown Truckee Plan.

  • C. CS (Service Commercial) District. The CS zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for more intensive commercial activities than are allowed in other commercial zoning districts. The maximum floor area ratio in the CS zoning district is 0.25. The CS zoning district is consistent with the Commercial and Industrial land use classifications of the General Plan.

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  • D. M (Manufacturing/Industrial) District. The M zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for manufacturing/industrial uses including manufacturing, processing, warehousing and distributions. This designation also allows supporting commercial uses, work/live opportunities, and workforce housing. The maximum floor area ratio in the M zoning district is 0.25. The maximum density for residential development is four dwelling units per acre. The M zoning district is consistent with the Industrial land use classification of the General Plan.

  • E. BI (Business Innovation) District. The BI zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for flex industrial uses and a range of customer-serving industrial and service commercial uses. This designation also allows work/live opportunities and workforce housing. The maximum floor area ratio in the BI zoning district is 0.40. The maximum density for residential development is 12 dwelling units per acre. The BI zoning district is consistent with the Business Innovation land use classification of the General Plan.

d a range of customer-serving industrial and service commercial uses. This designation also allows work/live opportunities and workforce housing. The maximum floor area ratio in the BI zoning district is 0.40. The maximum density for residential development is 12 dwelling units per acre. The BI zoning district is consistent with the Business Innovation land use classification of the General Plan.

  • F. DC (Downtown Commercial) District. The DC zoning district is applied to areas in the Downtown Study Area appropriate for a wide range of commercial uses in or near the Downtown Core, including retail sales, restaurants and offices. In general, most non-retail related uses are prohibited in ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core within this district. There is no maximum floor area ratio. The DC zoning district is consistent with the Downtown Commercial land use classification of the Downtown Truckee Plan.

  • G. DM (Downtown Manufacturing) District. The DM zoning district is applied to areas in the Downtown area appropriate for manufacturing/industrial uses. The floor area ratio in the DM zoning district is 0.25. The maximum density for residential development is four dwelling units per acre. The DM zoning district is consistent with the Industrial land use classification of the General Plan.

18.12.030 - Commercial and Manufacturing District Land Uses and Permit Requirements

  • A. General land use permit requirements. Tables 2-6 and 2-7 identify the uses of land allowed by this Development Code in the commercial and manufacturing/industrial zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 18.06.040 (Zoning District Regulations).

Note: Where the last column in the tables (“See Standards in Section”) includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Development Code may also apply.

  • B. Activities within railroad rights-of-way. Railroad and railroad-related operations, activities and facilities within the Union Pacific railroad right-of-way and operating properties are not subject to the requirements of this Development Code.

  • C. Mobile Home Park Conversion . Any affordable units lost in the CG zoning district through conversion of a mobile home park to non-affordable housing or another use that would remove affordable manufactured housing units shall be replaced at a one-for-one replacement to ensure no net loss. Mobile home park conversion is subject to approval of a Use Permit by the review authority in accordance with Chapter 18.76 (Use Permits and Minor Use Permits).

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TABLE 2-7 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
CN(2) CG CS M BI
AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE USES
Mining and quarrying UP
Nature reserves P P P P P
Trails P P P P P
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area,
26,000 sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area,
26,000 sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and landscaping standards in Section 18.30.110(E) (Screening between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses) and section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

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TABLE 2-7 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

LAND USE(1) LAND USE(1) See standards
in Section:
PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
CN(2) CG CS M BI
MANUFACTURING, INDUSTRIAL & PROCESSING USES
Aggregate processing and batch plants UP
Beverage production and food production UP UP P P
Chemical products UP
Clothing products P MUP
Concrete, gypsum, and plaster products UP
Electrical and electronic equipment, instruments P MUP
Food and beverage distribution UP UP P P
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing UP P P
Glass products P P
Handcraftindustries, small-scalemanufacturing P P
Laundries and dry cleaning plants P
Lumber and wood products P 18.58.200
Machinery manufacturing P
Makerspace, Manufacturing P 18.58.135
Metal fabrication, machine and welding shops P
Motorvehicles and transportationequipment UP
Paper products UP
Paving and roofing materials UP
Pharmaceuticals P
Plastics and rubber products UP
Printing and publishing P P P P
Recycling–Composting UP 18.58.210
Recycling-Large collection facility P MUP 18.58.210
Recycling-Reverse vending machines P P P P P 18.58.210
Recycling-Scrap and dismantling yards UP 18.58.210
Recycling-Small collection facility MUP MUP P MUP 18.58.210
Stone and cut stone products P UP
Structuralclay and pottery products P UP
Textile and leather products P UP
Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution P P
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
**Symbol ** Permit Requirement
Procedure
inSection:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor
area,26,000 sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and landscaping standards in Section 18.30.110(B) (Screening between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses) and Section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

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TABLE 2-7 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
CN(2) CG CS M BI
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Community centers P P UP
Docks and piers, commercial MUP MUP
Health/fitness facilities UP P P P
Ice skatingrinks P P P
Indoor recreationcenters P P P
Libraries and museums P P P
Marina UP UP
Membership organization facilities MUP P P
Outdoor commercial recreation MUP P P
Parks and playgrounds UP UP UP UP UP
PublicAssembly Uses UP UP UP UP UP 18.58.090
Recreational vehicle (RV) parks
Schools-Public and private UP P UP
Schools-Specialized education and training P UP UP UP
Studios for art, dance, music, photography, etc. P P P P P
Theaters and event spaces UP UP
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory dwelling units P(4) P(4) P P 18.58.025
Caretaker housing MUP
Emergency shelters UP P P
Multifamily dwellings,incommercial/industrialproject P 18.25,18.58.140
Senior citizen congregate care/congregate care housing UP 18.58.240
Single-family dwelling(6)(7) 18.25
Supportive housing P(3) P(3) P(3) P(3) 18.58.255
Transitional housing P(3) P(3) P(3) P(3)
Transitional Living Center UP UP UP
Workforcehousingrequired pursuant to Chapter 18.216 P P P P P 18.216

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in
Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area, less than
26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less units; Development
Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area, 26,000 sq. ft. or more of
site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditionaluse,MinorUsePermit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

  • (1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

  • (2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and landscaping standards in Section 18.30.110(E) (Screening between neighborhood commercial and residential lands uses) and Section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

  • (3) Supportive and transitional housing are subject to the same regulations that apply to other residential uses of the same type in that zone.

  • (4) Accessory Dwelling Units associated with multifamily residential project.

  • (5) Standalone residential uses shall be subject to the development standards of the RM zoning district and Chapter 18.25 (Objective Design Standards)

  • (6) Time-share uses are allowed within existing legal nonconforming single-family residences in the CG and CN zoning districts.

  • (7) Small lot single-family subdivisions that comply with all requirements of Gov. Code, § 66499.40 are permitted in zoning districts that allow multifamily residential uses.

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TABLE 2-7 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

**LAND USE **(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
**CN **(2) CG CS M BI
**RETAIL TRADEUSES **(3)
Accessory retail uses P P P P P 18.58.030
Adult entertainment businesses UP 18.58.050
Alcoholic beverage sales, other than beer and wine MUP MUP MUP MUP
Auto, mobile home and vehicle sales UP UP
Auto parts sales P P P P
Bars and drinking establishments UP UP
Breweries UP (4) UP (4) MUP (5) UP (5)
Building material sales UP P P 18.58.200
Cannabis delivery services UP UP UP UP 18.58.075
Convenience stores MUP MUP MUP
Furniture,furnishings and equipment stores P P P P
Grocery stores P P
Outdoor dining and seating areas P P P P 18.58.190
Outdoor sales and displays of merchandise, large MUP MUP MUP P MUP 18.58.190
Outdoor sales and displays of merchandise, small
andmedium		 P P P P P 18.58.190
Outdoor storage of merchandise MUP MUP MUP P MUP 18.58.190
Plant nurseries and garden supply sales MUP MUP MUP 18.58.190
Restaurants, fast food P P P P
Restaurants, table service P P P
Retailstores, general merchandise P P P P
Secondhand stores P P P
Warehouse retail stores P P P

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

**Symbol ** Permit Requirement Procedure is
inSection:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area, less
than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less units;
Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area, 26,000
sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and

landscaping standards in Section 18.30.110(E) (Screening between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses) and Section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

(3) Retail trade businesses shall comply with the floor space standards in Section 18.12.090 (Retail Trade Uses).

(4) Breweries located the CG and CS zoning districts must dedicate at least half of the floor area to commercial uses.

(5) Breweries located in the BI and M zoning districts must dedicate at least half of the floor area to production uses.

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TABLE 2-7 – ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

LAND USE(1) LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See
standards
inSection:
CN(2) CG CS M BI
SERVICE USES
Automated teller machines (ATMs) P P P
Banks and financial services P P P
Bed and breakfastinns MUP P 18.58.070
Bikeshares P P P P P 18.58.072
Business support services P P P
Car wash UP UP UP
Cardlock fuelingfacilities UP P
Child day care centers P P UP UP 18.58.080
Child day care, large family day care homes P 18.58.080
Construction contractor's yard UP P
Hotels andmotels UP P UP
Laundromat P P P P P
Makerspace, Craft P P P P 18.58.135
Medical services-Clinics and laboratories P P P
Medicalservices- Extended care UP P
Medical services-Hospitals UP(5) P(5)
Medical services–Hospital emergency facilities P P
Mortuaries P
Offices, accessory to primary use P P P P P
Offices, business and professional P P P P
Outdoor storage and work areas UP P UP
Personal services P P P P
Public buildings and structures UP(4) UP(4) UP(4) UP(4) UP
Public safety and utility facilities UP UP UP UP UP
Repair/maintenance-Consumer products P P P P
Repair/maintenance-Vehicle UP P P P
Researchand development (R&D) P P P P P
Service stations
Snow removal business UP UP UP P
Storage, personal storage facilities (mini-storage)
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, boarding UP P P P
Visitor center P P
Work/live units MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP 18.58.130
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area, less
than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less units;
Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area, 26,000
sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use,Temporary UsePermit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

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  • (2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and landscaping Section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

  • (3) Use allowed only appurtenant to service station.

  • (4) Permitted if the public agency use (e.g. office, outdoor storage, etc.) is permitted in zoning district; UP otherwise.

  • (5) Use allowed only within the Public Hospital/Office General Plan land use designation.

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TABLE 2-7 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

**LAND USE **(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
**CN **(2) CG CS M BI
TEMPORARY USES
Commercial filming TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Off-site contractor's constructionyard TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Offices, temporary TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
On-site material processing TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
On-site soil remediation activities TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Outdoor retail sales, temporary TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Seasonalsaleslot TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Temporary events,non-profit organization TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62
Temporary work trailers TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 18.62

TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE & COMMUNICATIONS USES

Broadcasting studios P P P
Commercial parking and vehicle storage UP UP
Electrical utility facilities UP UP UP UP UP 18.58.114
Pipelines UP UP UP UP UP
Railroad and railroad-related operations (3)
Tow yard UP P 18.58.200
Transit stations and terminals UP UP UP
Transit stops shelters P P P P P
Truck stops UP
Utility lines P P P P P
Vehicle and freight terminals UP UP
Wireless Communication Facility (4) P P P P P 18.58.270

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

**Symbol ** Permit Requirement Procedure is
inSection:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 7,500 sq. ft. of floor area, less
than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less units;
Development Permit required for permitted projects with 7,500 sq. ft. or more of floor area, 26,000
sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use, Temporary Use Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall comply with the special setback, screening and landscaping standards in Section 18.30.110(E) (Screening between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses and Section 18.40.040(E) (Landscaping requirements between neighborhood commercial and residential land uses).

(3) Railroad and railroad-related operations, activities and facilities within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and operating properties are not subject to the land use permit and development standards of the Development Code.

(4) Permit requirements vary by type of facility. See Section 18.58.270 (Wireless Communications Facilities).

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TABLE 2-8 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

**LAND USE **(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
DC DM
AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE USES
Nature reserves P (2) P
Trails P (2) P
MANUFACTURING, INDUSTRIAL & PROCESSING USES
Beverage production and food production UP (2) UP
Chemicalproducts UP
Clothing products P
Concrete, gypsum and plaster products UP
Electrical and electronic equipment, instruments P
Food and beverage distribution UP (2) UP
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing P
Glass products UP(2) P
Handcraft industries, small-scale manufacturing UP (2) P
Laundries and dry cleaning plants P
Lumber and wood products P 18.58.200
Machinery manufacturing P
Makerspace, Manufacturing UP (2) P 18.58.135
Metal fabrication,machine and welding shops P
Motor vehicles and transportation equipment P
Paper products P
Paving and roofing materials UP
Pharmaceuticals P
Plastics and rubber products UP
Printing and publishing P(2) P
Recycling-Composting P 18.58.210
Recycling-Large collection facility P 18.58.210
Recycling-Reverse vending machines P (2) P 18.58.210
Recycling-Small collection facility MUP (2) P 18.58.210
Stone and cut stone products P
Structuralclay and pottery products P(2) P
Textile and leather products P
Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution P

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 75,000 sq. ft. or more of floor
area,26,000 sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use, Temporary Use Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) These uses are prohibited on ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core. See Section 18.20.070.

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TABLE 2-8 – ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

**LAND USE **(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
DC DM
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Community centers P (2)
Health/fitnessfacilities P(2)
Ice skating rinks P (2) P
Indoor recreation centers P (2)
Libraries and museums P (2)
Membership organization facilities P (2)
Outdoor commercial recreation P (2) 18.58.090
Parks and playgrounds UP(2) UP
Public Assembly Uses UP (2) UP 18.58.090
Schools–Public and private P (2)
Schools–Specialized education and training P (2)
Studios for art, dance, music, photography, etc. P (2) P (2)
Theaters and event spaces P

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 5,000 sq. ft. or more of floor
area, 26,000 sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditionaluse, UsePermit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use, Temporary Use Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) These uses are prohibited on ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core. See Section 18.20.070.

Table continues on next page.

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LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
DC DM
RESIDENTIALUSES
Accessory dwelling units P (4) P 18.58.025
Animal raising and keeping of household pets and backyard
chickens, accessory to a primaryresidentialuse		 18.58.060
Caretaker housing MUP
Detached living areas 18.58.220
Emergency shelters/transitional living centers UP
Emergency shelters, accessory to a church/place of worship
Employee housing
Junior AccessoryDwelling Units
Live/workunits 18.58.130
Manufactured home 18.58.170
Multifamily dwellings, 2 to 10 units 18.25
Multifamily dwellings, 11 and more units 18.25
Multifamily dwellings, individual ownership, 2 to 10 units 18.25
Multifamily dwellings,individualownership,11or more units 18.25
Multifamily dwellings,incommercial/industrialproject P(4) P 18.25,18.58.140
Residential care homes, 7 to 12 clients
Senior citizen congregate care/congregate care housing 18.58.240
Single-family dwellings(3) 18.25
Single-roomoccupancy (SRO)housing
Supportive housing P (2) P (2) 18.58.255
Transitional housing P(2) P(2)
Workforce housing required pursuant to Chapter 18.216 P (4) P 18.216

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 5,00 sq. ft. or more of floor
area,26,000 sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use, Temporary Use Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Employee, supportive, and transitional housing are subject to the same regulations that apply to other residential uses of the same type in that zone.

(3) Small lot single-family subdivisions that comply with all requirements of Gov. Code, § 66499.40 are permitted in zoning districts that allow multifamily residential uses.

(4) These uses are prohibited on ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core. See Section 18.20.070.

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TABLE 2-8 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
LAND USE(1) DC DM in Section:

RETAIL TRADE USES (2)
Accessoryretail uses P P 18.58.030
Adult entertainment businesses UP 18.58.050
Alcoholic beverage sales, other than beer and wine MUP MUP
Autoparts sales P
Bars and drinkingestablishments P
Buildingmaterial sales P 18.58.200
Cannabis deliveryservices UP 18.58.075
Convenience stores P
Furniture, furnishings and equipment stores P
Grocerystores P
Outdoor diningand seatingareas P 18.58.190
Outdoor sales and displays of merchandise, large MUP MUP 18.58.190
Outdoor sales and displays of merchandise, small and
medium		 P P 18.58.190
Outdoor storage of merchandise MUP MUP 18.58.190
Plant nurseries andgarden supplysales MUP MUP 18.58.190
Restaurants, fast food P
Restaurants, table service P
Retail stores,general merchandise P
Second hand stores P
Warehouse retail stores P

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Procedure is
**Symbol ** Permit Requirement inSection:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 5,00 sq. ft. or more of floor
area,26,000 sq.ft. or more ofsite disturbance, and/or 11or moremultifamilyresidentialunits.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporaryuse, TemporaryUse Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regardinguses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Retail trade businesses shall comply with the floor space standards in Section 18.12.090 (Retail Trade uses).

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TABLE 2-8 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

LAND USE(1) LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See
standards
in Section:
DC DM
SERVICE USES
Automated teller machines (ATMs) P
Banks and financial services P (3)
Bed and breakfast inns P (3) 18.58.070
Bikeshares P P 18.58.072
Business support services P (3)
Car wash UP
Cardlock fuelingfacilities UP
Child day care centers P 18.58.080
Child day care, large family day care homes 18.58.080
Construction contractor's yard UP
Hotels and motels P (3)
Laundromats P P
Makerspace, Craft P(3) 18.58.135
Medical services-Clinics and labs P (3)
Medical services-Extended care P (3)
Mortuaries UP (3)
Offices, accessory to primary use P (3) P
Offices, business and professional P (3)
Outdoorstorage and workareas MUP 18.58.200
Personal services P (3)
Public buildings and structures UP(2) UP(2)
Public safety and utility facilities UP UP
Repair/maintenance–Consumer products P (3) P
Repair/maintenance–Vehicle P
Researchand development (R&D) P(3) P
Residential care facilities P (3)
Service stations
Snow removal business UP
Storage, personal storage facilities (mini-storage)
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, boarding P (3) P
Visitorcenter P
Work/live units MUP (3) MUP
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 5,00 sq. ft. or more of floor
area, 26,000 sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditionaluse, UsePermit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use, Temporary Use Permit approval required. 18.80
Use not allowed. See 18.03.020.E regarding uses not listed.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Permitted if the public agency use (e.g. office, outdoor storage, etc.) is permitted in zoning district; UP otherwise.

(3) These uses are prohibited on ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core. See Section 18.20.070.

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TABLE 2-8 - ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS (Continued)

LAND USE(1) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT See standards
in Section:
DC DM
TEMPORARY USES
Commercial filming TUP TUP 18.62
Off-site contractor's constructionyard TUP(4) TUP 18.62
Offices, temporary TUP TUP 18.62
On-site material processing TUP TUP 18.62
On-site soil remediation activities TUP (4) TUP 18.62
Outdoor retail sales, temporary TUP TUP 18.62
Seasonalsaleslot TUP(4) TUP 18.62
Temporary events,non-profit organization TUP TUP 18.62
Temporary work trailers TUP (4) TUP 18.62
TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE& COMMUNICATIONS USES
Broadcasting studios P(4)
Commercial Parking and vehicle storage UP (4) UP
Electrical utility facilities UP (4) UP 18.58.114
Pipelines UP UP
Railroad and railroad-related operations (2)
Tow yard UP 18.58.200
Transit stations and terminals P
Transit stop shelters P P
Utility lines P P
Vehicle and freight terminals UP
Wireless Communications Facilities (3) P P 18.58.270

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is
in Section:
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required for projects with less than 5,000 sq. ft. of floor area,
less than 26,000 sq. ft. of site disturbance, and multifamily residential projects with 10 or less
units; Development Permit required for permitted projects with 5,00 sq. ft. or more of floor
area, 26,000 sq. ft. or more of site disturbance, and/or 11 or more multifamily residential units.		 18.72
MUP Conditional use, Minor Use Permit approval required. 18.76
UP Conditional use, Use Permit approval required. 18.76
TUP Temporary use,Temporary UsePermit approval required. 18.80
Usenot allowed. See18.03.020.E regarding usesnotlisted.

Notes:

(1) Definitions of the listed land uses are in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Railroad and railroad-related operations, activities, and facilities within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and operating properties are not subject to the land use permit and development standards of the Development Code.

(3) Permit requirements vary by type of facility. See Section 18.58.270 (Wireless Communications Facilities).

(4) These uses are prohibited on ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core. See Section 18.20.070.

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18.12.040 - Commercial and Manufacturing District General Development Standards

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be designed, constructed and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-8, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this Chapter, and the development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article III (Site Planning and General Development Standards).


Standards).
TABLE 2-9
COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature Requirement by Zoning District
CN CG CH
Setbacks required None, except as may be required through land use permit conditions of approval to
address screening, landscaping, design guidelines and other land use and visual
compatibilityissues.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.25
Site coverage (1) 70%maximum.
Open space 20% or in compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/Cluster Requirements), whichever is
greatest.
Height limit (2) 50ft. or3 stories, whichever isless.
Landscaping Asrequired by Chapter 18.40 (Landscape Standards).
Outdoor activities All sales, displays and storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, unless
outdoor activities are approved in compliance with 18.58.190 (Outdoor Display and
Sales Standards) and18.58.200 (OutdoorStorage and Work Areas).
Parking and loading As required byChapter 18.48(Parkingand LoadingStandards).
Signs As required byChapter 18.54(Signs).

Notes:

(1) Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. See the definition of site coverage in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Maximum allowable height for structures. See 18.30.090 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions).

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TABLE 2-9

COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)

Development Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
Requirement by Zoning District
Requirement by Zoning District
CS M BI
Setbacks required None, except as may be required through land use permit conditions of approval to
address screening, landscaping, design guidelines and other land use and visual
compatibilityissues.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.25 0.40
Site coverage (1) 70% maximum.
Open space 20% or in compliance with 18.46 (Open Space/Cluster Requirements), whichever is
greatest.
Height limit (2) 50ft. or3 stories, whichever isless.
Landscaping As required byChapter 18.40(Landscape Standards).
Outdoor activities All sales, displays and storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, unless
outdoor activities are approved in compliance with 18.58.190 (Outdoor Display and
Sales Standards) and18.58.200 (OutdoorStorage and Work Areas).
Parking and loading Asrequired by Chapter 18.48 (Parking andLoading).
Signs As required byChapter 18.54(Signs).

Notes:

(1) Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. See the definition of site coverage in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

(2) Maximum allowable height for structures. See 18.30.090 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions).

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TABLE 2-9 COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)

Development Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
Requirement by Zoning District
DC DM
Setbacks required Minimum setbacks required unless otherwise shown on the Zoning Map, Subdivision
Map or Planned Development. See 18.30.120 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions)
for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks and exceptions to required
setbacks.
Front Edge of the existing or future sidewalk
improvement as determined by the Town
Engineer.		 25 ft.
Sides (each) None required. None required.
Street-side Edge of the existing or future sidewalk
improvement as determined by the Town
Engineer.		 Edge of the existing or future sidewalk
improvement as determined by the Town
Engineer.
Rear Nonerequired.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Nomaximum FAR requirement. 0.25
Site coverage (1) No maximum. 75%maximum.
Height limit (2) 50ft. or3 stories, whichever isless.
Landscaping Asrequired by Chapter 18.40 (Landscaping Standards).
Outdoor activities All sales, displays and storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, unless
outdoor activities are approved in compliance with 18.58.190 (Outdoor Display and
Sales Standards) and18.58.200 (OutdoorStorage and Work Areas).
Parking and loading Asrequired by Chapter 18.48 (Off-StreetParking andLoading).
Signs As required byChapter 18.54(Signs).

Notes:

  • (1) Maximum percentage of net site area that may be covered with structures and pavement. See the definition of site coverage in Chapter 18.220 (Definitions, Glossary).

  • (2) Maximum allowable height for structures. See 18.30.090 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions).

18.12.050 - Downtown Commercial District Development Standards

  • A. In-lieu parking fees. Unless a project is exempted from providing required parking by state law, parking impact fee may be paid at the discretion of the Director for uses in the DMU and DC districts in lieu of complying with Section 18.48.040 (Number of Parking Spaces Required). The amount of the impact fee per parking space shall be set by Town Council resolution.

  • B. Commercial core land use limitations. In general, most non-retail related uses are prohibited in ground floor spaces in the Downtown commercial core (on the south side of Donner Pass Road from Bridge Street to the McIver Roundabout; north of Jibboom Street between Bridge Street and Spring Street; and on the north side of Donner Pass Road from

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Spring Street to the Railyard boundary, including Commercial Row), but are allowed in second and third floor spaces. These limitations are further outlined under Section 18.20.070 (Commercial Core Overlay District.)

18.12.060 - Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning District Performance Standards

All land uses proposed in the Commercial and Manufacturing zoning districts shall be operated and maintained so as to not be injurious to public health, safety or welfare, and shall comply with the following standards.

  • A. Air emissions. No approved land use shall generate or cause any visible dust, gasses or smoke to be emitted into the atmosphere, except in accordance with the air quality regulations of the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board or for the operation of motor vehicles on the site.

  • B. Glare and heat. No direct or sky-reflected glare or heat, whether from floodlights or from high temperature processes (including combustion or welding or otherwise), shall be visible or felt at the property line.

  • C. Ground vibration. No approved land use shall generate ground vibration perceptible without instruments at any point along or outside of the property line of the use, except for motor vehicle operations.

  • D. Odor. No approved land use shall generate or emit any obnoxious odor or fumes perceptible at the property line.

  • E. Sewer requirement. No land use shall be approved with on-site sewage disposal. Connection to sewer shall be required. Any new land use established on a site must provide access to onsite restrooms that are connected to the sewer system. Uses that utilize a septic system, portable toilets or offsite restrooms for a permanent land use shall be prohibited.

    1. Exceptions. Portable toilets (e.g., port-a-potties) may be used on a temporary basis during construction only when the site has an active building permit.

18.12.070 - Retail Trade Uses

A single retail trade use as listed in Tables 2-6 and 2-7 shall not exceed 20,000 square feet of gross floor space. For the purpose of calculating the maximum square footage, the gross floor area of adjacent stores shall be aggregated in cases where the stores (1) are engaged in the selling of similar or related goods, wares or merchandise and operate under common ownership or management; (2) share checkstands, a warehouse, or a distribution facility; or (3) otherwise operate as associated, integrated or co-operative business enterprises. This restriction on the maximum gross floor space of a retail trade use shall not be adjusted or modified by the approval of a planned development, specific plan or master plan.

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Mixed Use Zoning Districts

– CHAPTER 18.14 MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS

Sections:

18.14.010 - Purpose of Chapter 18.14.020 - Purposes of Mixed Use Districts 18.14.030 – Mixed Use Land Uses and Permit Requirements 18.14.040 – Mixed Use District General Development Standards 18.14.060 - Mixed Use Component 18.12.090 - Retail Trade Uses

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▸Contents — Truckee Zoning Code
Truckee Zoning Code
  1. Title 18 — Development Code
  2. ▸Title 18 — DEVELOPMENT CODE
    Overview
    1. Article I — Development Code Enactment and Applicability
    2. Article II — Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses
    3. Article III — Site Planning and General Development Standards
    4. Article IV — Land Use and Development Permit Procedures
    5. Article V — Subdivisions
    6. Article VI — Development Code Administration
    7. Article VII — Housing
    8. Article VIII — Development Code Definitions
    9. Article I
    10. ▸Article II
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.06 — Establishment of Zoning Districts, Adoption of…
      2. Chapter 18.08 — Residential Zoning Districts
      3. ▸Chapter 18.12 — COMMERCIAL AND MANUFACTURING ZONING DISTRICTS
        Overview
        1. Chapter 18.14 — Mixed Use Zoning Districts
      4. Chapter 18.16 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
      5. Chapter 18.20 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
      6. Chapter 18.24 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
      7. Chapter 18.26 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES
    11. Article III
    12. Article IV
    13. Article V
    14. Article VI
    15. Article VII
    16. Article VIII

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