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Part II — BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS

Article 22

Walnut Creek Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Walnut Creek

Residential Mixed Use District (MU-R)

§ 10-2.2.2201. Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of the Residential Mixed Use District is to encourage the development of a combination of medium- to high-intensity residential uses and limited commercial uses within the Core Area. Development in the Residential Mixed Use District is intended to be pedestrian-oriented, generally close to the street, and vertical in nature; typically with structured parking. Residential uses are encouraged on all floors, while restaurant and retail uses and the non-residential components of multifamily developments (leasing offices, community rooms, exercise facilities, etc.) are appropriate on the ground floor. The Residential Mixed Use District is intended to be primarily residential in nature, with the option for including a commercial component on the ground floor street frontage of residentially oriented mixed use developments.

(§ 7, Ord. 2158, eff. 11/18/2016)

§ 10-2.2.2202. Land Use Regulations.

In the following table, the letters in the "Use Regulation" column are defined as follows:

  • P = A permitted use.

  • L = A use permitted subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Use Regulations" that immediately follow the table.

  • U

  • = A use permitted on approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Letters in parentheses in the "Additional Regulations" column are described in the "Additional Regulations" section following the "Use Regulations." Where a Use Regulation or a letter in parentheses is opposite a use classification heading, the referenced regulations shall apply to all use classifications under the heading. Land uses not listed (indicated by strikeout) are not permitted.

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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Residential Use Classifications (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
1. Adult Day Care Home P
2. Congregate Living Facility P
3. Family Day Care Home
a. Small Family Day Care Home P (F)
b. Large Family Day Care Home P (F)
4. Group Residential P
5. Multiple Family Residential P
6. Residential Care Home P
7. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. Accessory Dwelling Unit P (O)
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
8. Single Family Residential
9. Supportive Housing L(19), L(20)
10. Transitional Housing L(19)
B. Commercial Use Classifications (G)(H)
1. Ambulance Services
2. Animal Sales and Services
a. Animal Hospital/Veterinary Services L(2)
b. Animal: Retail Sales and Grooming L(3)
c. Horse Stables
d. Kennels
3. Artist Studios L(4)
4. Banks and Savings and Loans
a. Banks and Savings and Loans L(4)
(1) With Drive-up Services
(2) With Automated Teller Machines L(3)
5. Catering Services L(6)
6. Commercial Cannabis Business
a. Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
b. Commercial Cannabis Distribution
c. Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing
d. Commercial Cannabis Retail Dispensary
(1) With Cannabis Delivery
e. Nonstorefront Delivery-Only Operation
f. Commercial Cannabis Testing Laboratory
7. Communication Facilities L(4)
8. Custom Manufacturing L(3)
9. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments
a. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments L(6)
(1) With Wine and Beer Service Ending at L(7)
or Before 11:00 p.m.
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ADDITIONAL
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(2) With Wine and Beer Service Ending
After 11:00 p.m.
(3) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service L(7)
Ending at or Before 11:00 p.m.
(4) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service
Ending After 11:00 p.m.
(5) With Live Entertainment
(6) With Dancing
(7) With Take-out Services L(6)
(a) Drive-up
(8) With Permanent Outdoor Seating L(8)
(9) With Off-site Distribution U (J)
(a) Micro-breweries U (J)
10. Food and Beverage Sales
a. Food and Beverage Sales L(9)
b. Convenience Markets L(9)
(1) With Gasoline Sales
c. Specialty Food Shops L(9)
(1) With Off-site Distribution U (J)
11. Funeral and Interment Services
12. Health Clubs L(2)
13. Home Improvement Sales and Services L(2)
14. Horticultural Establishments
15. Lumber and Building Material Yards
16. Maintenance and Repair Services/Small L(3)
Equipment
17. Mini Storage
18. Nurseries
19. Offices, Business and Professional
a. Offices, Business and Professional L(4)
(1) Offices, Medical L(4)
20. Parking, Commercial Facilities
21. Pawn Shops L(3)
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ADDITIONAL
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22. Personal Improvement Services L(3)
23. Personal Services L(4)
24. Recreation and Entertainment, Commercial
a. Within a Building L(2)
b. Outdoor Facilities
25. Research and Development Services
26. Retail Sales/Rentals L(4)
27. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services
a. Automobile Rental and Leasing L(3)
b. Automobile Sales/New and Used L(3)
c. Automobile Washing
d. Automobile Wrecking
e. Service Stations
(1) With Automobile Washing
f. Vehicle/Equipment Repair
(1) Limited Vehicle Service
g. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals L(3)
h. Vehicle Storage
28. Visitor Accommodations
a. Bed and Breakfast Inns U
b. Hotels L(4)
c. Motels
C. Industrial Use Classifications
1. General Industry
2. Limited Industry
3. Research Development Industry
4. Wholesaling, Distribution and Storage
D. Agricultural Use Classifications
1. Animal Husbandry
2. Crop Production
E. Community Facility Use Classifications (G)
1. Adult Day Care Facilities L(4)
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ADDITIONAL
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2. Child Day Care Facilities (Day Care Center) L(4) (F)
3. Clubs and Lodges L(4)
4. Colleges, Public or Private L(4)
5. Cultural Institutions
a. Cultural Institutions L(4)
b. Natural History/Science Museums L(4)
6. Emergency Medical Care/No Inpatient
7. Government Offices L(4)
8. Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
9. Heliports
10. Hospitals
a. Acute Care
b. Other
11. Housing for the Homeless/Emergency U
Shelters
12. Low Barrier Navigation Center L(21) (P)
13. Maintenance and Service Facilities
14. Park and Recreation Facilities P
15. Public Parking Facilities U
16. Public Safety Facilities L(4)
17. Public Transit Terminals
18. Recycling Facilities
a. Collection Facilities
(1) Reverse Vending Machine Facilities L(10) (L)
(2) Small Collection Facilities L(10) (L)
(3) Large Collection Facilities
b. Processing Facilities
19. Religious Assembly L(4)
20. Residential Care Facility L(11)
21. Schools, Public or Private L(4)
22. Skilled Nursing Facilities L(4)
23. Utilities, Major L(12)
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
24. Utilities, Minor P
F. Accessory Uses (G)
1. Accessory Living Quarters
2. Accessory Structure L(13)
3. Accessory Use L(14)
a. Garage Sales
b. Home Occupations L(15) (M)
c. Personal Cannabis Cultivation L(18) (N)
G. Temporary Uses (G)(H)
1. Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor L(16)
2. Christmas Tree Sales L(16)
3. Civic/Community Events L(16)
4. Farmers Markets L(16)
5. Live Entertainment Events L(16)
6. Outdoor Seating for Eating and Drinking L(12)
Establishments
7. Pumpkin Sales L(16)
8. Retail Sales, Outdoor L(16)
9. Street Fairs L(16)
10. Swap Meets, Non-Recurring L(16)
11. Swap Meets, Recurring L(16)
12. Vendor-Carts L(17)
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USE REGULATIONS

  • L(1) Repealed by Ord. 2248.

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L(2) Conditionally permitted on the ground floor of a completely enclosed multistory
building; otherwise not permitted.

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  • L(3) Permitted on the ground floor of a multistory building; otherwise not permitted. L(4) Permitted on the ground floor of a multistory building; conditionally permitted on the floors above the ground floor of a multistory building. In approving a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall find that the proposed use is compatible with residential uses in the same building, and will not negatively impact existing or future residential uses in the same building or surrounding area with respect to noise, odor, traffic, privacy, or other factors.

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USE REGULATIONS
L(5) Permitted on the ground floor of a multistory building subject to review and approval of
the Design Review Authority pursuant to Part IV, Article 12, Design Review , as an
accessory use associated with Food and Beverage Sales or an Eating and/or Drinking
Establishment, and subject to the provisions of Section 10-2.3.123, Offsite Distribution
for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty Food Shops ; otherwise not
permitted. In granting design review approval, the Design Review Authority shall find
that:
a. The ventilation equipment has been designed and located to mitigate the impact of
objectionable noise and odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area;
b. The garbage collection facilities have been designed and located to mitigate the
impact of objectionable noise and odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area, including that resulting from garbage pickup.
L(6) Permitted on the ground floor of a multistory building subject to review and approval of
the Design Review Authority pursuant to Part IV, Article 12, Design Review ; otherwise
not permitted. In granting design review approval, the Design Review Authority shall
find that:
a. The ventilation equipment has been designed and located to mitigate the impact of
objectionable noise and odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area;
b. The garbage collection facilities have been designed and located to mitigate the
impact of objectionable noise and odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area, including that resulting from garbage pickup.
L(7) Permitted upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to Part III, Article 12,
Alcoholic Beverage Sales .
L(8) Outdoor seating which requires the construction of permanent structures or alterations to
existing buildings shall be subject to Design Review (see Part IV, Article 12, Design
Review ). A Temporary Encroachment Permit is required for the temporary use of the
public right-of-way for the placement of tables and chairs.
L(9) Permitted on the ground floor of a multistory building except that facilities which
include the sale of alcoholic beverages (including beer and wine) or tobacco products are
conditionally permitted; otherwise not permitted. In approving a Conditional Use Permit,
the Planning Commission shall find that:
a) The proposed use will not cause adverse noise, odor, and litter impacts.
b) The proposed use (including hours of operation) will be compatible with existing or
future residential uses in the surrounding area.
L(10) Permitted in a Convenience Zone (as defined by Section 10-2.1.303, Definitions ) subject
to the approval of the Community Development Director.
L(11) Permitted subject to the following: Parking, as required in Part III, Article 2, Off-Street
Parking and Loading Regulations shall be provided; and the development regulations
(other than parking) for a residential care facility shall be subject to the same objective
standards applicable to other residential uses in the underlying zoning district.
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rmitted subject to the following: Parking, as required in Part III, Article 2, Off-Street
Parking and Loading Regulations shall be provided; and the development regulations
(other than parking) for a residential care facility shall be subject to the same objective
standards applicable to other residential uses in the underlying zoning district.
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City of Walnut Creek, CA § 10-2.2.2202

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USE REGULATIONS
L(12) Electrical substations, above-ground electrical transmission lines, water pumping
stations and switching buildings are permitted uses. All other uses within this
classification are not permitted.
L(13) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Section 10-2.2.2203, Property
Development Regulations .
L(14) See the use regulations for the primary use classification.
L(15) Home Occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
pursuant to Section 10-2.3.107, Home Occupations .
L(16) Permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Activity Permit pursuant to Section
10-2.3.118, Temporary Activity Permits .
L(17) Permitted if they are operating under the same business license as an immediate adjacent
eating and drinking establishment or immediate adjacent retail establishment, and are not
within the public right-of-way.
L(18) Personal cannabis cultivation is permitted subject to the regulations outlined by Article
14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(19) Supportive and transitional housing are subject only to those requirements and
restrictions that apply to the residential use classification under which they operate (e.g.,
multiple-family residential, single-family residential, residential care home, etc.).
L(20) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65651 of the California
Government Code and all objective standards applicable to multiple-family residential
uses.
L(21) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65662 of the California
Government Code.
ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS
(A) See Section 10-2.3.103, Accessory Structures .
(B) See Section 10-2.3.107, Home Occupations .
(C) See Section 10-2.3.108, Animals .
(D) See Part III, Article 9, Inclusionary Housing .
(E) See Part III, Article 10, Density Bonus Ordinance .
(F) See Part III, Article 6, Child Day Care Facilities .
(G) Consistent with the General Plan, residential uses must be the primary use.
(H) See Section 10-2.3.121, Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display .
(I) See Municipal Code, Title 4, Chapter 11, Public Dance Permits .
(J) See Section 10-2.3.123, Offsite Distribution for Eating and Drinking Establishments
and Specialty Food Shops .
(K) See Part III, Article 2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations .
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City of Walnut Creek, CA § 10-2.2.2202

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§ 10-2.2.2203 ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS

  • (L) See Part III, Article 7, Recycling Facilities .

  • (M) See Section 10-2.3.107, Home Occupations .

  • (N) See Part III, Article 14, Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities.

  • (O) See Part III, Article 5, Accessory Dwelling Units.

  • (P) See Part III, Article 16, Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers.

(§ 7, Ord. 2158, eff. 11/18/2016; § 7, Ord. 2161, eff. 1/19/2017; §§ 7(1), (45)–(47), Ord. 2183, eff. 9/ 8/2018; § 3, Ord. 2188, eff. 3/8/2019; § 18, Ord. 2210, eff. 10/22/2021; § 5(1), Ord. 2216, eff. 7/2/ 2022; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024; § 3(20), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024; § 3(2), Ord. 2248, eff. 2/21/ 2025; Ord. 2252, 11-18-2025, eff. 12-19-2025)

§ 10-2.2.2203. Property Development Regulations.

The following schedule prescribes development regulations for the Residential Mixed Use District. The symbol "NA" indicates that there is no restriction for that particular development regulation or it is not applicable in this District. Numbers in parentheses refer to the "Additional Development Regulations" following the schedule. If the Development Regulations column is blank, the development regulation is then outlined in the "Additional Regulations" footnote.

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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Minimum Lot Area 10,000 sq. ft.
B. Minimum Lot Width 80 feet
C. Minimum Lot Frontage 80 feet
D. Minimum Lot Depth 100 feet D(1)
E. Minimum Setbacks D(2) D(3)
1. Front D(4)
2. Side D(5)
3. Corner Side D(4)
4. Rear D(5)
F. Maximum Height D(6)
G. Density 1 dwelling unit per 425 sq. ft.
of net lot area
H. Maximum Lot Coverage NA
I. Maximum Floor Area Ratio D(7)
J. Minimum Ground Floor Height D(8)
K. Minimum Ground Floor Depth D(9)
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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
L. Courts See Section 10-2.3.127.
M. Design Review See Section 10-2.4.1202 . D(10)
N. Landscaping See Part III, Article 11 . D(11)
O. Storage Space for Residential Units D(12)
P. Fences and Walls See Section 10-2.3.104 .
Q. Antennas See Section 10-2.3.120 .
R. Non-Conforming Conditions See Part III, Article 3 .
S. Elevators See Section 10-2.3.124 .
T. Recycling Facilities See Part III, Article 7 .
U. Parking and Loading See Part III, Article 2 . D(13) D(14)
V. Signs See Title 10, Chapter 8 .
W. Preservation of Trees See Title 3, Chapter 8 .
X. Hillside Performance Standards See Part III, Article 4 .
Y. Stormwater Control See Title 9, Chapter 16 .
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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

  • D(1) Any existing lot having a depth of less than 100 feet may be developed pursuant to all provisions of this chapter.

  • D(2) See Section 10-2.3.106, Exclusion of Rights-of-Way . D(3) Refer to the Zoning Map for Future Street Line Setbacks.

  • D(4) Minimum front and corner side setbacks shall be provided as follows: a) For the portions of a building located within forty (40) vertical feet of the base elevation, the greater of the following:

    - 1) On Core Area Retail Streets, a setback sufficient to provide a minimum fifteen (15)-foot-wide public sidewalk area (as measured from the vertical face of curb of the adjacent street) with a minimum ten (10)-foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path of travel;
    
    1. On other than Core Area Retail Streets, a setback sufficient to provide a minimum ten (10)-foot wide public sidewalk area (as measured from the vertical face of curb of the adjacent street) with a minimum seven (7)-foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path of travel;

        1. As specified by the General Plan or an applicable Specific Plan.
    • b) For the upper portions of a building located more than forty (40) vertical feet from the base elevation, five (5) feet more than what is required in subsection (a) above.

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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
D(5) None required except as follows:
a) For any side or rear yard that abuts a residential district, except where a larger setback
is required pursuant to subsection (b) below:
1) For the portions of a building located within thirty (30) vertical feet of the existing
or finished grade (whichever is lower) at the adjacent lot line: ten (10) feet.
2) For the portions of a building located more than thirty (30) vertical feet in height
from the existing or finished grade (whichever is lower) at the adjacent lot line:
fifteen (15) feet.
b) For portions of buildings containing uses described in Section 10-2.1.403(A),
Residential Use Classifications : See Section 10-2.3.127, Courts .
D(6) Within the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to Figure
4.1 (Base Intensity and Building Height) and Figure 4.3 (FAR and Height Bonus
Potential with Provision of Community Benefits) of the North Downtown Specific Plan.
Where identified in Figure 4.3, the Planning Commission or City Council may permit
additional building height upon approval of a community benefit agreement pursuant to
Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements.
Outside of the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to the
Zoning Map.
D(7) Within the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to Figure
4.1 (Base Intensity and Building Height) and Figure 4.3 (FAR and Height Bonus
Potential with Provision of Community Benefits) of the North Downtown Specific Plan.
Where identified in Figure 4.3, the Planning Commission or City Council may permit
additional FAR upon approval of a community benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV,
Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements.
Outside of the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: The
maximum floor area ratio shall be as specified in Chapter 4, Figure 8 (Core Area
Commercial Floor Area Ratios) and Figure 9 (Mixed Use Floor Area Ratios) of the
General Plan, or in an applicable specific plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the floor
area ratio shall not exceed 1.0 on properties with a net lot area less than ten thousand
(10,000) square feet.
D(8) The ground floor height, as measured from the surface of the ground floor to the surface
of the floor directly above it, shall be a minimum of 18 feet for all uses other than those
described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential Use Classifications ; otherwise 12 feet.
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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
D(9) The minimum depth of all ground floor tenant spaces abutting the street for all uses other
than those described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential Use Classifications , shall be
the lesser of the following:
a) Fifty feet; or
b) Ten feet less than the lot depth
This requirement shall not apply to uses described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential
Use Classifications .
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Design Review Commission may allow exceptions to
the dimensional standards and overlap restrictions for yards and courts which are
specified above. In granting Design Review approval, the Design Review Commission
shall find that the interior(s) of the dwelling unit(s) will be provided with visual access to
open sky, access to direct or indirect sunlight, and visual privacy, all equal to or better
than what would otherwise be provided through compliance with the standard
requirements.
D(10) For new buildings or additions which include ground floor area intended uses other than
those described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential Use Classifications , in granting
design review approval the Design Review Authority pursuant to Part IV, Article 12,
Design Review , shall find that adequate ventilation features (such as internal vertical
chases to the roof) are provided in order to accommodate restaurants and other similar
uses in the future.
D(11) A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the overall project site shall be landscaped. Front
and corner side landscaping requirements count toward the minimum site landscape area
requirement. Landscaped areas shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) live plant
material, and any remaining area shall be rock, gravel, pebbles, stones, mulch or other
natural, non-living material. Where multiple parcels are developed, the minimum
landscaping applies across the project as a whole. Where provided front and/or corner
side setbacks are more than five (5) feet, the corresponding yards shall be landscaped as
follows:
i. For ground-floor commercial uses, a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the yard
shall be landscaped.
ii. For all other ground floor uses, a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the yard
shall be landscaped.
See also Private Residential Outdoor Space in Section 10-2.3.126.
D(12) Each residential unit shall have at least two hundred (200) cubic feet of enclosed,
weather-proofed and lockable private storage space in addition to guest, linen, pantry
and clothes closets customarily provided. Such space may be provided in any location
approved by the Community Development Department, but shall not be divided into two
(2) or more locations.
D(13) Parking spaces for uses described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential Use
Classifications , shall be separated from parking spaces for all other uses in a manner
approved by the Transportation Administrator by means of signs, gates, barriers, and/or
markings.
D(14) No surface, ground level, or above ground parking spaces shall be located within twenty
(20) feet of a street line or within fifty (50) feet of a street line for a Core Area Retail
Street.
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om parking spaces for all other uses in a manner
approved by the Transportation Administrator by means of signs, gates, barriers, and/or
markings.
D(14) No surface, ground level, or above ground parking spaces shall be located within twenty
(20) feet of a street line or within fifty (50) feet of a street line for a Core Area Retail
Street.
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(§ 7, Ord. 2158, eff. 11/18/2016; § 8, Ord. 2161, eff. 1/19/2017; § 13, Ord. 2200, eff. 12/6/2019; § 11, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/2021; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024)

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§ 10-2.2.2302

Article 23 Downtown Mixed Use District (MU-D)

§ 10-2.2.2301. Purpose and Intent.

The purpose of the Downtown Mixed Use District is to encourage the development of a combination of medium- to high-intensity commercial and residential uses within the Core Area. Development in the Downtown Mixed Use District is intended to be pedestrian oriented, generally close to the street, and vertical in nature, typically with structured parking. Residential, commercial, and community uses are appropriate, either alone or in mixed use developments. Restaurant, retail, and personal service uses are encouraged where feasible on the ground floor, but are not required except along Core Area retail streets.

(§ 10, Ord. 2194, eff. 6/7/2019)

§ 10-2.2.2302. Land Use Regulations.

In the following table, the letters in the "Use Regulation" column are defined as follows:

  • P = A permitted use.

  • L = A use permitted subject to certain limitations prescribed by the "Use Regulations" that immediately follow the table.

  • U = A use permitted on approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

Letters in parentheses in the "Additional Regulations" column are described in the "Additional Regulations" section following the "Use Regulations." Where a Use Regulation or a letter in parentheses is opposite a use classification heading, the referenced regulations shall apply to all use classifications under the heading. Land uses not listed (indicated by strikeout) are not permitted.

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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Residential Use Classifications (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)
1. Adult Day Care Home P
2. Congregate Living Facility L(1)
3. Family Day Care Home
a. Small Family Day Care Home P (F)
b. Large Family Day Care Home P (F)
4. Group Residential L(1)
5. Multiple Family Residential L(1)
6. Residential Care Home L(1)
7. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. Accessory Dwelling Unit P (M)
b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
9. Supportive Housing L(18), L(19)
10. Transitional Housing L(18)
B. Commercial Use Classifications (G)
1. Ambulance Services
2. Animal Sales and Services
a. Animal Hospital/Veterinary Services L(3)
b. Animal: Retail Sales and Grooming P
c. Horse Stables
d. Kennels L(3)
3. Artist Studios P
4. Banks and Savings and Loans
a. Banks and Savings and Loans P
(1) With Drive-up Services
(2) With Automated Teller Machines P
5. Catering Services L(4)
6. Commercial Cannabis Business
a. Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
b. Commercial Cannabis Distribution
c. Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing
d. Commercial Cannabis Retail Dispensary
(1) With Cannabis Delivery
e. Non-Storefront Medical Cannabis
Delivery-Only Operation
f. Non-Storefront Recreational Cannabis
Delivery-Only Operation
g. Commercial Cannabis Testing Laboratory
7. Communication Facilities L(1)
8. Custom Manufacturing L(1)
9. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments
a. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments L(5)
(1) With Wine and Beer Service Ending at L(6)
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(2) With Wine and Beer Service Ending
After 11:00 p.m.
(3) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service L(6)
Ending at or Before 11:00 p.m.
(4) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service
Ending After 11:00 p.m.
(5) With Live Entertainment
(6) With Dancing
(7) With Take-out Services L(5)
(a) Drive-up
(8) With Permanent Outdoor Seating L(7)
(9) With Off-site Distribution U (I)
(a) Micro-breweries U (I)
10. Food and Beverage Sales
a. Food and Beverage Sales L(8)
b. Convenience Markets L(8)
(1) With Gasoline Sales
c. Specialty Food Shops L(8)
(1) With Off-site Distribution U (I)
11. Funeral and Interment Services
12. Health Clubs U
13. Home Improvement Sales and Services L(3)
14. Horticultural Establishments
15. Lumber and Building Material Yards
16. Maintenance and Repair Services/Small P
Equipment
17. Mini Storage
18. Nurseries
19. Offices, Business and Professional
a. Offices, Business and Professional L(1)
(1) Offices, Medical L(1)
20. Parking, Commercial Facilities U (J)
21. Pawn Shops P
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
22. Personal Improvement Services L(9)
23. Personal Services P
24. Recreation and Entertainment, Commercial
a. Within a Building U
b. Outdoor Facilities
25. Research and Development Services
26. Retail Sales/Rentals L(8)
27. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Services
a. Automobile Rental and Leasing L(3)
b. Automobile Sales/New and Used L(3)
c. Automobile Washing
d. Automobile Wrecking
e. Service Stations
(1) With Automobile Washing
f. Vehicle/Equipment Repair
(1) Limited Vehicle Service
g. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals L(3)
h. Vehicle Storage
28. Visitor Accommodations
a. Bed and Breakfast Inns L(1)
b. Hotels P
c. Motels
C. Industrial Use Classifications
1. General Industry
2. Limited Industry
3. Research Development Industry
4. Wholesaling, Distribution and Storage
D. Agricultural Use Classifications
1. Animal Husbandry
2. Crop Production
E. Community Facility Use Classifications
1. Adult Day Care Facilities L(1)
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2. Child Day Care Facilities (Day Care Center) L(1) (F)
3. Clubs and Lodges L(1)
4. Colleges, Public or Private L(1)
5. Cultural Institutions
a. Cultural Institutions P
b. Natural History/Science Museums P
6. Emergency Medical Care/No Inpatient
7. Government Offices L(1)
8. Hazardous Waste Management Facilities
9. Heliports
10. Hospitals
a. Acute Care
b. Other
11. Housing for the Homeless/Emergency U (N)
Shelters
12. Low Barrier Navigation Center L(20) (N)
13. Maintenance and Service Facilities
14. Park and Recreation Facilities L(9)
15. Public Parking Facilities P
16. Public Safety Facilities P
17. Public Transit Terminals
18. Recycling Facilities
a. Collection Facilities
(1) Reverse Vending Machine Facilities L(10) (K)
(2) Small Collection Facilities L(10) (K)
(3) Large Collection Facilities
b. Processing Facilities
19. Religious Assembly L(9)
20. Residential Care Facility L(21)
21. Schools, Public or Private L(1)
22. Skilled Nursing Facilities L(1)
23. Utilities, Major L(11)
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
24. Utilities, Minor P
F. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory Living Quarters
2. Accessory Structure L(12)
3. Accessory Use L(13)
a. Garage Sales
b. Home Occupations L(14) (B)
c. Personal Cannabis Cultivation L(15) (L)
G. Temporary Uses (G)
1. Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor L(16)
2. Christmas Tree Sales L(16)
3. Civic/Community Events L(16)
4. Farmers Markets L(16)
5. Live Entertainment Events L(16)
6. Outdoor Seating for Eating and Drinking L(7)
Establishments
7. Pumpkin Sales L(16)
8. Retail Sales, Outdoor L(16)
9. Street Fairs L(16)
10. Swap Meets, Non-Recurring L(16)
11. Swap Meets, Recurring L(16)
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USE REGULATIONS
L(1) Permitted on floors above the ground floor of a multistory building; permitted on the
ground floor of a multistory building when located more than fifty (50) feet from the
street line of a Core Area retail street; otherwise not permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, lobbies and entrance areas accessory to the use are
permitted within fifty (50) feet of a Core Area retail street when not occupying more
than ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the ground floor, nor more than ten
percent (10%) of the ground floor building frontage facing a street line; however, in no
case shall such lobbies and entrance areas be restricted to less than fifteen (15) feet in
width.
L(2) Repealed by Ord. 2248.
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ea retail street when not occupying more
than ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the ground floor, nor more than ten
percent (10%) of the ground floor building frontage facing a street line; however, in no
case shall such lobbies and entrance areas be restricted to less than fifteen (15) feet in
width.
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L(3) Permitted on floors above the ground floor of a completely enclosed multistory building;
permitted on the ground floor of a completely enclosed multistory building when located
more than fifty (50) feet from the street line of a Core Area retail street; otherwise not
permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, lobbies and entrance areas accessory to the use are
permitted within fifty (50) feet of a Core Area retail street when not occupying more
than ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the ground floor, nor more than ten
percent (10%) of the ground floor building frontage facing a street line; however, in no
case shall such lobbies and entrance areas be restricted to less than fifteen (15) feet in
width.
L(4) Permitted as an accessory use associated with food and beverage sales or an eating and/
or drinking establishment, and subject to the provisions of Section 10-2.3.123, Offsite
Distribution for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty Food Shops .
Otherwise not permitted.
L(5) Permitted subject to review and approval of the Design Review Authority pursuant to
Part IV, Article 12, Design Review . In granting design review approval, the Design
Review Authority shall find that:
a. The ventilation equipment has been designed and located to mitigate the impact of
objectionable noise and odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area;
b. The garbage collection facilities have been designed and located to mitigate the
impact of objectionable odor on existing and future residential uses in the
surrounding area, including that resulting from garbage pickup.
L(6) Permitted upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to Part III, Article 12,
Alcoholic Beverage Sales.
L(7) Outdoor seating which requires the construction of permanent structures or alterations to
existing buildings shall be subject to design review (see Part IV, Article 12, Design
Review ). A Temporary Encroachment Permit is required for the temporary use of the
public right-of-way for the placement of tables and chairs.
L(8) Facilities which include the sale of alcoholic beverages (including beer and wine) or
tobacco products are conditionally permitted; otherwise permitted. In approving the
Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall find that:
a) The proposed use will not cause adverse noise, odor, and litter impacts.
b) The proposed use (including hours of operation) will be compatible with existing and
future residential uses in the surrounding area.
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USE REGULATIONS
L(9) Permitted on floors above the ground floor of a multistory building; permitted on the
ground floor of a multistory building when located more than fifty (50) feet from the
street line of a Core Area retail street; otherwise conditionally permitted. In approving a
Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall find that:
a) The proposed use is compatible with active pedestrian activity on the adjacent public
right-of-way;
b) The proposed use is compatible with retail uses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, lobbies and entrance areas accessory to the use are
permitted within fifty (50) feet of a Core Area retail street when not occupying more
than ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the ground floor, nor more than ten
percent (10%) of the ground floor building frontage facing a street line; however, in no
case shall such lobbies and entrance areas be restricted to less than fifteen (15) feet in
width.
L(10) Permitted in a Convenience Zone (as defined by Section 10-2.1.303, Definitions ) subject
to the approval of the Community Development Director.
L(11) Electrical substations, aboveground electrical transmission lines, water pumping stations
and switching buildings are permitted uses. All other uses within this classification are
not permitted.
L(12) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Section 10-2.2.2103, Property
Development Regulations .
L(13) See the use regulations for the primary use classification.
L(14) Home occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
pursuant to Section 10-2.3.107, Home Occupations .
L(15) Personal cannabis cultivation is permitted subject to the regulations outlined by Article
14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(16) Permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Activity Permit pursuant to Section
10-2.3.118, Temporary Activity Permits .
L(17) Permitted if they are operating under the same business license as an immediate adjacent
eating and drinking establishment or immediate adjacent retail establishment, and are not
within the public right-of-way.
L(18) Supportive and transitional housing are subject only to those requirements and
restrictions that apply to the residential use classification under which they operate (e.g.,
multiple-family residential, single-family residential, residential care home, etc.).
L(19) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65651 of the California
Government Code and all objective standards applicable to multiple-family residential
uses.
L(20) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65662 of the California
Government Code.
L(21) Permitted provided it is operated with another residential use classification.
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§ 10-2.2.2303 ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS

  • (A) See Section 10-2.3.103, Accessory Structures.

  • (B) See Section 10-2.3.107, Home Occupations.

  • (C) See Section 10-2.3.108, Animals.

  • (D) See Part III, Article 9, Inclusionary Housing.

  • (E) See Part III, Article 10, Density Bonus Ordinance.

  • (F) See Part III, Article 6, Child Day Care Facilities.

  • (G) See Section 10-2.3.121, Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display.

  • (H) See Title 4, Chapter 11, Public Dance Permits.

  • (I) See Section 10-2.3.123, Offsite Distribution for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty Food Shops.

  • (J) See Part III, Article 2, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.

  • (K) See Part III, Article 7, Recycling Facilities.

  • (L) See Part III, Article 14, Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities Ordinance. (M) See Part III, Article 5. Accessory Dwelling Units.

  • (N) See Part III, Article 16, Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers.

(§ 10, Ord. 2194, eff. 6/7/2019; § 19, Ord. 2210, eff. 10/22/2021; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024; § 3(21), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024; § 3(2), Ord. 2248, eff. 2/21/2025; Ord. 2252, 11-18-2025, eff. 12-19-2025)

§ 10-2.2.2303. Property Development Regulations.

The following schedule prescribes development regulations for the Downtown Mixed Use District. The symbol "NA" indicates that there is no restriction for that particular development regulation or it is not applicable in this District. Numbers in parentheses refer to the "Additional Development Regulations" following the schedule. If the development regulation column is blank, the development regulation is then outlined in the "Additional Regulation" footnote.

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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Minimum Lot Area 10,000 sq. ft.
B. Minimum Lot Width 80 feet
C. Minimum Lot Frontage 80 feet
D. Minimum Lot Depth 100 feet D(1)
E. Minimum Setbacks D(2) D(3)
1. Front D(4)
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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
3. Corner Side D(4)
4. Rear D(5)
F. Maximum Height D(6)
G. Density D(7)
H. Maximum Lot Coverage NA
I. Maximum Floor Area Ratio D(8)
J. Minimum Floor Area Ratio 1.0
K. Minimum Ground Floor Height D(9)
L. Minimum Ground Floor Depth D(10)
M. Courts
N. Design Review See Section 10-2.4.1202 .
O. Landscaping See Part III, Article 11 . D(11)
P. Fences and Walls See Section10-2.3.104 .
Q. Antennas See Section10-2.3.120 .
R. Nonconforming Conditions See Part III, Article 3 .
S. Elevators See Section 10-2.3.124 .
T. Recycling Facilities See Part III, Article 7 .
U. Parking and Loading See Part III, Article 2 . D(12) D(13)
V. Signs See Title 10, Chapter 8 .
W. Preservation of Trees See Title 3, Chapter 8.
X. Hillside Performance Standards See Part III, Article 4 .
Y. Stormwater Control See Title 9, Chapter 16.
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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

  • D(1) Any existing lot having a depth of less than one hundred (100) feet may be developed pursuant to all provisions of this chapter.

  • D(2) See Section 10-2.3.106, Exclusion of Rights-of-Way .

  • D(3) Refer to the Zoning Map for future street line setbacks.

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D(4) Minimum front and corner side setbacks shall be provided as follows:
a) For the portions of a building located within forty (40) vertical feet of the base
elevation, the greater of the following:
1) On Core Area retail streets, a setback sufficient to provide a minimum fifteen (15)-
foot-wide public sidewalk area (as measured from the vertical face of curb of the
adjacent street) with a minimum ten (10)-foot-wide unobstructed pedestrian path of
travel;
2) On other than Core Area retail streets, a setback sufficient to provide a minimum
ten (10)-foot-wide public sidewalk area (as measured from the vertical face of curb of
the adjacent street) with a minimum seven (7)-foot-wide unobstructed pedestrian path
of travel;
3) As specified by the General Plan or an applicable specific plan.
b) For the upper portions of a building located more than forty (40) vertical feet from the
base elevation, five (5) feet more than what is required in subsection (a) above.
D(5) None required except as follows:
a. For any side or rear yard that abuts a residential district, except where a larger setback
is required pursuant to subsection (b) below:
1) For the portions of a building located within thirty (30) vertical feet of the existing
or finished grade (whichever is lower) at the adjacent lot line: ten (10) feet.
2) For the portions of a building located more than thirty (30) vertical feet in height
from the existing or finished grade (whichever is lower) at the adjacent lot line:
fifteen (15) feet.
b. For portions of buildings containing uses described in Section 10-2.1.403(A),
Residential Use Classifications : See Section 10-2.3.127, Courts .
D(6) Within the plan area boundaries of the West Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to the
Zoning Map. Notwithstanding the foregoing, approval by the Planning Commission or
City Council of a community benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17,
Community Benefit Agreements , is required for any building with a top elevation
greater than sixty-five (65) feet.
Outside of the plan area boundaries of the West Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to the
Zoning Map.
D(7) The maximum density is one (1) dwelling unit per seven hundred fifty (750) square feet
of net lot area. This base density shall be used for purposes of calculating any density
bonus pursuant to Part III, Article 10, Density Bonus Ordinance , and Government Code
Section 65915.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in areas with a maximum floor area ratio of not more
than 2.5, the Planning Commission or City Council may permit a density up to one (1)
dwelling unit per five hundred (500) square feet of net lot area upon approval of a
community benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit
Agreements . In areas with a maximum floor area ratio in excess of 2.5, the Planning
Commission or City Council may permit a density up to one (1) dwelling unit per three
hundred seventy-five (375) square feet of net lot area upon approval of a community
benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements .
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Benefit
Agreements . In areas with a maximum floor area ratio in excess of 2.5, the Planning
Commission or City Council may permit a density up to one (1) dwelling unit per three
hundred seventy-five (375) square feet of net lot area upon approval of a community
benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements .
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D(8) In areas with a maximum height limit of up to fifty (50) feet, except on the west side of
Oakland Boulevard: Maximum FAR is 1.5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning
Commission or City Council may permit a FAR up to 2.5 upon approval of a community
benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements .
In areas with a maximum height limit greater than fifty (50) feet, or on the west side of
Oakland Boulevard: Maximum FAR is 1.5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning
Commission or City Council may permit a FAR up to 3.0 upon approval of a community
benefit agreement pursuant to Part IV, Article 17, Community Benefit Agreements .
D(9) The ground floor height, as measured from the surface of the ground floor to the surface
of the floor directly above it, shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet for portions of
buildings within fifty (50) feet of a Core Area retail street, and a minimum of twelve (12)
feet elsewhere.
D(10) The minimum depth of all ground floor tenant spaces abutting the street on a Core Area
retail street shall be the lesser of the following:
a) Fifty (50) feet; or
b) Ten (10) feet less than the lot depth.
This requirement shall not apply to lobbies and entrance areas serving the upper floors of
a building or the portions of the ground floor located more than fifty (50) feet away from
the street line.
D(11) A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the overall project site shall be landscaped. Front
and corner side landscaping requirements count toward the minimum site landscape area
requirement. Landscaped areas shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) live plant
material, and any remaining area shall be rock, gravel, pebbles, stones, mulch or other
natural, non-living material. Where multiple parcels are developed, the minimum
landscaping applies across the project as a whole. Where provided front and/or corner
side setbacks are more than five (5) feet, the corresponding yards shall be landscaped as
follows:
i. For ground-floor commercial uses, a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the yard
shall be landscaped.
ii. For all other ground floor uses, a minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the yard
shall be landscaped.
See also Private Residential Outdoor Space in Section 10-2.3.126.
D(12) Parking spaces for uses described in Section 10-2.1.403(A), Residential Use
Classifications , shall be separated from parking spaces for all other uses by means of
signs, gates, barriers, and/or markings.
D(13) No surface, ground level, or aboveground parking spaces shall be located within twenty
(20) feet of a street line or within fifty (50) feet of a street line for a Core Area retail
street.
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