Article 9

Mixed Use Planned Development District (M-U)

The purpose of the Mixed Use Planned Development zone is to provide areas for the integrated development of high intensity office and residential uses, with ground floor retail shops. The intent is to promote apartments and condominiums to create a living/working environment in close proximity to BART. The Mixed Use Planned Development Zoning District encompasses the Golden Triangle which is the City's most urban area. The focus of this area will be to mix office and residential development and allow retail uses that complement the living/working environment. Any new development within the Mixed Use district will require a Planned Development Permit. Existing development, which does not have an approved Planned Development Permit, will be regulated in terms of use (in the Interim Uses Sec. 10-2.2.903.) to allow a reasonable functioning of the property without destroying the integrity of the future use of the property for mixed use development.

No use shall be permitted in the Mixed Use Planned Development district except in accord with a valid planned development permit (P-D permit), Section 10-2.2.903, Interim Uses , or Section 10-2.3.1702, Ministerial Review Required . Any permitted or conditionally permitted use authorized by this title may be included in an approved P-D permit, if consistent with the Mixed Use – Golden Triangle General Plan land use designation (which encourages a combination of high intensity office and residential uses with ground-floor retail shops).

The number of residential units to be required for new project development shall be based on the following formula: one (1) dwelling unit per seven thousand one hundred forty-three (7,143) square feet of commercial development. New project development which does not intend to develop the required residential component concurrently with any commercial component shall not be approved. (§ 10, Ord. 2070, eff. 6/20/2008; § 3(11), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024)

In existing buildings which do not have an approved P-D Permit, interim uses will be allowed as outlined in the following Use Regulation Table. Existing buildings may be structurally altered, only if there is no increase in number of dwelling units or floor area.

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 (F)
1. Adult Day Care Home P
2. Congregate Living Facility
3. Family Day Care Home
a. Small Family Day Care Home P
b. Large Family Day Care Home P (A)
4. Group Residential
5. Multiple Family Residential P
6. Residential Care Home
7. Accessory Dwelling Units
a. Accessory Dwelling Unit P (I)
b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
8. Single Family Residential
9. Supportive Housing L(17), L(18)
10. Transitional Housing L(17)
B. Commercial Use Classifications (B)
1. Ambulance Services
2. Animal Sales and Service
a. Animal Hospital
b. Animal: Retail Sales and Grooming P
c. Horse Stables
d. Kennel
3. Artist Studio L(2)
4. Banks and Savings and Loans
a. Banks and Savings and Loans L(3)
(1) With Drive-up Service
(2) With Automated Teller Machine L(4)
5. Catering Services
6. Commercial Cannabis Business
a. Commercial Cannabis Cultivation
b. Commercial Cannabis Distribution
c. Commercial Cannabis Manufacturing
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
d. Commercial Cannabis Retail Dispensary
(1) With Cannabis Delivery
e. Nonstorefront Delivery-Only Operation
f. Commercial Cannabis Testing Laboratory
7. Communication Facilities L(5)
8. Custom Manufacturing L(2)
9. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments (G)
a. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments L(3)
(1) With Wine and Beer Service Ending at L(6)
or Before 11:00 p.m.
(2) With Wine and Beer Service Ending L(7)
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 L(7)
Ending After 11:00 p.m.
(5) With Live Entertainment
(6) With Dancing
(7) With Take-out Service L(3)
(a) Drive-up
(8) With Permanent Outdoor Seating
(9) With Off-site Distribution
(a) Micro-brewery
10. Food and Beverage Sales
a. Food and Beverage Sales
b. Convenience Market
(1) With Gasoline Sales
c. Specialty Food Shops P
(1) With Off-site Distribution
11. Funeral and Interment Services
12. Health Clubs L(3)
13. Home Improvement Sales and Service
14. Horticultural Establishment
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
15. Lumber and Building Material Yard
16. Maintenance and Repair Service/Small L(2)
Equip
17. Mini Storage
18. Nursery
19. Offices, Business and Professional
a. Offices, Business and Professional L(5)
(1) Offices, Medical L(8)
20. Parking, Commercial Facility
21. Pawn Shop P
22. Personal Improvement Services L(9)
23. Personal Services L(10)
24. Recreation and Entertainment, Commercial
a. Within a Building
b. Outside a Building
25. Research and Development Services
26. Retail Sales/Rental P
27. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Service
a. Automobile Rental/Leasing
b. Automobile Sales/New and Used
c. Automobile Washing
d. Automobile Wrecking
e. Service Stations
(1) Automobile Washing
f. Vehicle/Equipment Repair
(1) Limited Vehicle Service
g. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals
h. Vehicle Storage
28. Visitor Accommodations
a. Bed and Breakfast Inns
b. Hotels
c. Motels
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
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 Facility
2. Child Day Care Facility (Day Care Center)
3. Clubs and Lodges
4. College, Public or Private
5. Cultural Institutions
a. Cultural Institutions
b. Natural History/Science Museum
6. Emergency Medical Care/No Inpatient
7. Government Offices P
8. Hazardous Waste Management Facility
9. Heliports
10. Hospitals
a. Acute Care
b. Other
11. Housing for the Homeless/Emergency
Shelters
12. Low Barrier Navigation Center L(19) (J)
13. Maintenance and Service Facilities
14. Park and Recreation Facilities
15. Public Parking Facilities
16. Public Safety Facilities P
17. Public Transit Terminals
18. Recycling Facilities
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
a. Collection Facility
(1) Reverse Vending Machine L(11) (D)
(2) Small Collection Facility L(11) (D)
(3) Large Collection Facility
b. Processing Facility
19. Religious Assembly
20. Residential Care Facility
21. Schools, Public or Private
22. Skilled Nursing Facilities
23. Utilities, Major L(12)
24. Utilities, Minor P
F. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory Living Quarters
2. Accessory Structure L(13)
3. Accessory Uses L(14)
a. Garage Sales
b. Home Occupations L(14) (E)
c. Personal Cannabis Cultivation L(16) (H)
G. Temporary Uses (B)
1. Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor
2. Christmas Tree Sales
3. Civic/Community Events L(15)
4. Farmers Markets
5. Live Entertainment Events
6. Outdoor Seating/Eating and Drinking Estab
7. Pumpkin Sales
8. Retail Sales, Outdoor L(15)
9. Swap Meets, Non-Recurring
10. Swap Meets, Recurring
11. Street Fairs
12. Vendor Carts
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USE REGULATIONS
L(1) Repealed by Ord. 2248.
L(2) Permitted provided that the primary use of the facility is retail sales, otherwise not
permitted.
L(3) Permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. In approving the Use Permit, the
Planning Commission shall find that there is adequate on-site parking in accordance with
Part III, Article 2. Parking and Loading.
L(4) If the ATM is to be located on the exterior wall of an existing bank or an off-site
building it shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. In
approving the exterior ATM, the Community Development Director shall find that the
ATM has appropriate lighting and that queuing for the ATM does not impede pedestrian
or vehicle traffic flow.
L(5) On the ground level the use is permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit,
subject to the findings in L(3). On floors above the ground level, the use is permitted.
L(6) Permitted subject to L(3) and an additional finding by the Planning Commission that the
use is consistent with the Administrative Use Permit Compliance Checklist Conditions
of Approval pursuant to Article 12 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(7) Permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to both L(3) and to
Article 12 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(8) Services of an optometrist in conjunction with retail sales of prescription and non-
prescription eyeglasses is a permitted use. Other medical offices are permitted subject to
L(3).
L(9) Business and Trade Schools are not permitted. Fine arts, crafts, dance or music studios,
exercise or aerobic studios, driving schools, and diet centers are permitted subject to
L(3).
L(10) Permitted with the exclusion of self-service laundries which are not permitted.
L(11) Permitted subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
L(12) 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(13) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Sec. 10-2.2.905 Property Development
Regulations.
L(14) Home Occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
(see Sec. 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations ). For all other accessory uses, see the use
regulation for the primary use classification.
L(15) Permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Activity Permit (see Sec. 10-2.3.118.
Temporary Activity Permits ).
L(16) Personal cannabis cultivation is permitted subject to the regulations outlined by Article
14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
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• L(17) 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(18) 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(19) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65662 of the California Government Code.

ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS

• (A) See Part III, Article 6. Child Day Care Facilities. (B) See Sec. 10-2.3.121. Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display.

• (C) See Municipal Code, Title 4. Chapter 11. Public Dance Permits.

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

• (E) See Sec. 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations. (F) See Part III, Article 9. Inclusionary Housing. (G) See Part III, Article 12. Alcoholic Beverage Sales. (H) See Part III, Article 14. Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities. (I) See Part III, Article 5. Accessory Dwelling Units. (J) See Part III, Article 16. Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers.

(Amended by §2, Ord. 1975, eff. 11/2/00; §§20, 21, 22, Ord. 2109, eff. 6/15/12; §13, Ord. 2129, eff. 7/3/14; §§7(1), (30)—(32), Ord. 2183, eff. 9/8/18; §3, Ord. 2188, eff. 3/8/19; §12, Ord. 2210, eff. 10/ 22/21; §5(1), Ord. 2216, eff. 7/2/22; §3(11), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/24; §3(2), Ord. 2248, eff. 2/21/25)

Except as provided in Section 10-2.2.903, Interim Uses , or Section 10-2.3.1702, Ministerial Review Required , any property zoned Mixed Use Planned Development shall not be developed until a P-D permit has been approved pursuant to Part IV, Article 10, Planned Development (P-D) Permits . (§ 3(11), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024)

The following schedule prescribes development regulations for the Mixed Use Planned Development 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 40,000 sq. ft. D(1)
B. Minimum Lot Width 150' D(1)
C. Minimum Lot Frontage 150' D(1)
D. Minimum Lot Depth 150' D(1)
E. Minimum Setbacks D(2) D(3) D(4)
1. Front NA
2. Side NA
3. Corner Side NA
4. Rear NA
F. Maximum Height D(5)
G. Density
1. Residential D(6)
2. Commercial D(7)
3. Mixed Use D(6) D(7)
H. Maximum Lot Coverage NA
I. Maximum Floor Area Ratio D(7)
J. Design Review See Sec. 10-2.4.1202.
K. Landscaping See Part III, Article 11.
L. Storage Space for Residential Units 200 cubic feet D(8)
M. Fences and Walls See Sec. 10-2.3.104.
N. Antennas See Sec. 10-2.3.120.
O. Non-Conforming Conditions See Part III, Article 3.
P. Elevators See Sec. 10-2.3.124.
Q. Recycling Facilities See Part III, Article 7.
R. Parking and Loading See Part III, Article 2.
S. Signs See Title 10, Chapter 8.
T. Preservation of Trees See Title 3. Chapter 8.
U. Hillside Performance Standards See Part III, Article 4.
V. Stormwater Control See Title 9, Chapter 16.
W. Private Residential Outdoor Space See Sec. 10-2.3.126.
X. Courts See Sec. 10-2.3.127.
Y. Lighting See Sec. 10-2.3.128.
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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
D(1) The minimum requirements may be reduced by the City Council in approval of a
Planned Development Permit subject to a finding that the proposed lot size provides
adequate and appropriate circulation, setbacks, landscaping and open space.
D(2) See Sec. 10-2.3.106. Exclusion of Rights of Way.
D(3) Refer to the Zoning Map for Future Street Line Setbacks.
D(4) Within the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to Figure
4.4 (Building Setbacks) of the North Downtown Specific Plan.
Outside of the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan: Refer to the
General Plan—Chapter 4, Figure 11 (Building Setbacks).
D(5) 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.
D(6) The maximum residential density shall be determined by the Planning Commission when
making a recommendation to the City Council on the Planned Development Permit.
D(7) For commercial development 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.
D(8) The private storage space for a residential unit shall be 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 or more locations.
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(§ 4, Ord. 1975, eff. 11/2/2000; § 2, Ord. 2037, eff. 12/17/2004; § 11, Ord. 2070, eff. 6/20/2008; § 13, Ord. 2108, eff. 4/7/2012; § 9, Ord. 2200, eff. 12/6/2019; § 7, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/2021; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024)

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Automobile Sales/Service and Custom Manufacturing District (AS-CM)

The purpose of the automobile sales/service and custom manufacturing zone is to retain and promote a well-defined automobile sales and service area, which also allows custom manufacturing uses in the North Downtown Specific Plan area. The intent is to provide a distinct commercial district which reserves land area primarily for auto dealers, auto service, other related auto-oriented retail uses, and custom manufacturing.

The automobile sales/service and custom manufacturing zone is designed for the area just north of Ygnacio Valley Road where many auto dealerships and automobile service businesses currently exist. Automobile dealerships are advocated as the primary use. Auto services and auto-oriented retail uses which promote the vitality and expansion of automobile dealerships are also encouraged. Custom manufacturing uses are allowed within the North Downtown Specific Plan area, and are encouraged along Makers' Row on Pine Street. Other uses may be accessory to the above uses or which can demonstrate no adverse effects on the viability of the area may also be considered. (§ 10, Ord. 2200, eff. 12/6/2019)

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 (H)
1. Adult Day Care Home P
2. Congregate Living Facility L(1)
3. Family Day Care Home
a. Small Family Day Care Home P (A)
b. Large Family Day Care Home P (A)
4. Group Residential L(1)
5. Multiple Family Residential
6. Residential Care Home P
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
7. Accessory Dwelling Unit
8. Single Family Residential
9. Supportive Housing L(21), L(22)
10. Transitional Housing L(21)
B. Commercial Use Classifications (B)
1. Ambulance Services
2. Animal Sales and Service
a. Animal Hospital
b. Animal: Retail Sales and Grooming
c. Horse Stables
d. Kennel
3. Artist Studio
4. Banks and Savings and Loans
a. Banks and Savings and Loans
(1) With Drive-up Service
(2) With Automated Teller Machine
5. Catering Services L(3)
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(5)
9. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments (I)
a. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments P
(1) With Wine and Beer Service Ending at L(6)
or Before 11:00 p.m.
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(2) With Wine and Beer Service Ending L(7)
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 L(7)
Ending After 11:00 p.m.
(5) With Live Entertainment P (C) (I)
(6) With Dancing P (C) (I)
(7) With Take-out Service P
(a) Drive-up U
(8) With Permanent Outdoor Seating L(8)
(9) With Off-site Distribution U (D)
(a) Micro-brewery U (D)
10. Food and Beverage Sales
a. Food and Beverage Sales
b. Convenience Market
(1) With Gasoline Sales
c. Specialty Food Shops L(9)
(1) With Off-site Distribution L(3) (D)
11. Funeral and Interment Services
12. Health Clubs L(4)
13. Home Improvement Sales and Service
14. Horticultural Establishment
15. Lumber and Building Material Yard
16. Maintenance and Repair Service/Small
Equipment
17. Mini Storage
18. Nursery
19. Offices, Business and Professional
a. Offices, Business and Professional L(10)
(1) Offices, Medical L(10)
20. Parking, Commercial Facility P (E)
21. Pawn Shop
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
22. Personal Improvement Services L(4)
23. Personal Services
24. Recreation and Entertainment, Commercial
a. Within a Building
b. Outside a Building
25. Research and Development Services
26. Retail Sales/Rental L(11)
27. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Service
a. Automobile Rental/Leasing L(12)
b. Automobile Sales/New and Used L(12)
c. Automobile Washing L(13)
d. Automobile Wrecking
e. Service Stations L(13) (F)
(1) Automobile Washing L(13) (F)
f. Vehicle/Equipment Repair L(12)
(1) Limited Vehicle Service L(12)
g. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals L(13)
h. Vehicle Storage
28. Visitor Accommodations
a. Bed and Breakfast Inns
b. Hotels
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 Facility U
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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
2. Child Day Care Facility (Day Care Center) U (A)
3. Clubs and Lodges
4. College, Public or Private
5. Cultural Institutions
a. Cultural Institutions
b. Natural History/Science Museum
6. Emergency Medical Care/No Inpatient
7. Government Offices L(4)
8. Hazardous Waste Management Facility
9. Heliports
10. Hospitals
a. Acute Care
b. Other
11. Housing for the Homeless/Emergency P (J)
Shelters
12. Low Barrier Navigation Center L(22) (J)
13. Maintenance and Service Facilities
14. Park and Recreation Facilities P
15. Public Parking Facilities P
16. Public Safety Facilities P
17. Public Transit Terminals
18. Recycling Facilities
a. Collection Facility
(1) Reverse Vending Machine L(14) (G)
(2) Small Collection Facility L(14) (G)
(3) Large Collection Facility U (G)
b. Processing Facility U (G)
19. Religious Assembly
20. Residential Care Facility L(24)
21. Schools, Public or Private
22. Skilled Nursing Facilities
23. Utilities, Major L(15)
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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(16)
3. Accessory Uses L(17)
a. Garage Sales
b. Home Occupations L(18)
c. Personal Cannabis Cultivation
G. Temporary Uses (B)
1. Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor L(19)
2. Christmas Tree Sales L(19)
3. Civic/Community Events L(19)
4. Farmers Markets L(19)
5. Live Entertainment Events L(19)
6. Outdoor Seating/Eating and Drinking Estab L(8)
7. Pumpkin Sales L(19)
8. Retail Sales, Outdoor L(19)
9. Swap Meets, Non-Recurring L(19)
10. Swap Meets, Recurring L(19)
11. Street Fairs L(19)
12. Vendor Carts L(20)
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USE REGULATIONS
L(1) Permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and compliance with L(4).
L(2) Repealed by Ord. 2248.
L(3) Permitted as an accessory use associated with Delicatessens, Bakeries or an Eating and
Drinking Establishment, otherwise permitted subject to L(4).
L(4) Permitted; provided, that the facility will be located on floors above the ground level.
L(5) Permitted within the plan area boundaries of the North Downtown Specific Plan;
otherwise not permitted.
L(6) Permitted upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to Article 12 of Part
III of the Zoning Ordinance.
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L(7) Not permitted if located within 600 feet of the boundary of any school (as defined in
Article 4, Sec. 10-2.1.403.E) if providing full alcoholic beverage service. Otherwise,
permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Article 12 of Part III of
the Zoning Ordinance.
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) Delicatessens and bakeries are permitted. All other uses within this classification are not
permitted.
L(10) Permitted; provided, that the office is an accessory use to a permitted use, otherwise
permitted on floors above the ground level. If the facility is to be located on the ground
floor, the use is permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit. In approving the
Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall find that:
a) The building was designed as an office or retail building and has been utilized as an
office building throughout its entire existence. (Evidence shall be presented to the
Planning Commission to document that this condition applies. Acceptable evidence shall
include DRC and/or PC minutes and resolutions indicating the type of construction or
proposed use and leasing records); and
b) There is no material expansion, major structural alteration or major reconstruction
proposed as part of the use permit request, notwithstanding tenant improvements; and
c) The proposed use will have no adverse effects on the long-term viability of the Auto
Sales/ Service and Custom Manufacturing Zoning District. Permitted; provided, that the
facility will be located on floors above the ground level.
L(11) Retail sales/rental of automotive parts and accessories are permitted. All other uses
within this classification are not permitted.
L(12) All facilities which have repair, loading, storage and other visually detractive activities
which would be visible from the North Main Street corridor shall be reviewed and
approved by the Design Review Authority pursuant to Part IV, Article 12, Design
Review . Design review approval shall not be granted by the Design Review Authority
where such activities cannot be adequately screened so as to preclude visibility from the
North Main Street corridor.
L(13) Permitted subject to L(11) and the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
L(14) Permitted subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
L(15) 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(16) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Sec. 10-2.2.1003. Property Development
Regulations.
L(17) See the use regulation for the primary use classification.
L(18) Home Occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
(see Sec. 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations ).
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not permitted.
L(16) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Sec. 10-2.2.1003. Property Development
Regulations.
L(17) See the use regulation for the primary use classification.
L(18) Home Occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
(see Sec. 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations ).
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L(19) Permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Activity Permit (see Sec. 10-2.3.118.
Temporary Activity Permits ).
L(20) Vendor carts associated with a Civic/Community event are permitted subject to approval
of a Temporary Activity Permit (see Sec. 10-2.3.118. Temporary Activity Permits ).
All other vendor carts are not permitted.
L(21) 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(22) 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(23) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65662 of the California
Government Code.
L(24) Permitted provided it is operated within another residential use classification.
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ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS
(A) See Part III, Article 6. Child Day Care Facilities.
(B) See Sec. 10-2.3.121. Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display.
(C) See Municipal Code, Title 4. Chapter 11. Public Dance Permits.
(D) See Sec. 10-2.3.123. Offsite Distribution, Eating and Drinking Establishments and
Specialty Food Shops.
(E) See Part III, Article 2. Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(F) See Part III, Article 8. Concurrent Sales of Gasoline and Alcoholic Beverages and
Sec. 10-2.3.122. Service Stations; Convenience Markets with Gasoline Sales.
(G) See Part III, Article 7. Recycling Facilities.
(H) See Part III, Article 9. Inclusionary Housing.
(I) See Part III, Article 12. Alcoholic Beverage Sales.
(J) See Part III, Article 16. Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation
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(Ord. 1877, eff. 1/6/1996; § 2, Ord. 1880, eff. 2/15/1996; § 9, Ord. 1927, eff. 7/16/1998; §§ 23, 24, 25, Ord. 2109, eff. 6/15/2012; § 14, Ord. 2129, eff. 7/3/2014; § 6, Ord. 2145, eff. 3/4/2016; §§ 7(1), (48), Ord. 2183, eff. 9/8/2018; § 3, Ord. 2188, eff. 3/8/2019; § 10, Ord. 2200, eff. 12/6/2019; § 5(1), Ord. 2216, eff. 7/2/2022; § 2, Ord. 2237, eff. 6/21/2024; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024; § 3(12), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024; § 3(2), Ord. 2248, eff. 2/21/2025; Ord. 2252, 11-18-2025, eff. 12-19-2025)

The following schedule prescribes development regulations for the Automobile Sales/Service and Custom Manufacturing 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

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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Minimum Lot Area NA
B. Minimum Lot Width NA
C. Minimum Lot Frontage NA
D. Minimum Lot Depth NA
E. Minimum Setbacks D(1) D(2)
1. Front NA
2. Side NA
3. Corner Side NA
4. Rear NA
F. Maximum Height D(3)
G. Density
1. Residential NA
2. Commercial D(4)
3. Mixed Use NA
H. Maximum Lot Coverage NA
I. Maximum Floor Area Ratio D(4)
J. Design Review See Sec. 10-2.4.1202. D(5)
K. Landscaping See Part III, Article 11. D(6)
L. Storage Space for Residential Units NA
M. Fences and Walls See Sec.10-2.3.104.
N. Antennas See Sec. 10-2.3.120.
O. Nonconforming Conditions See Part III, Article 3.
P. Elevators See Sec. 10-2.3.124.
Q. Recycling Facilities See Part III, Article 7.
R. Parking and Loading See Part III, Article 2.
S. Signs See Title 10, Chapter 8.
T. Preservation of Trees See Title 3, Chapter 8.
U. Hillside Performance Standards See Part III, Article 4.
V. Stormwater Control See Title 9, Chapter 16.
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D(1) See Sec. 10-2.3.106. Exclusion of Rights-of-Way.
D(2) Refer to the Zoning Map for Future Street Line Setbacks.
D(3) 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(4) 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: Refer to the
General Plan, Chapter 4, Figure 8 (Core Area Commercial Floor Area Ratios).
D(5) New buildings with an office component shall be designed to assure that future uses
shall be related to auto sales, auto retail or auto service. An application for design review
that does not include an office component design to assure said future uses shall be
denied.
D(6) No building shall be constructed or moved onto any building site, nor shall any building
be enlarged unless a minimum of five percent (5%) of the lot net area is landscaped.
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.
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(§ 2, Ord. 2037, eff. 12/17/2004; § 12, Ord. 2070, eff. 6/20/2008; § 14, Ord. 2108, eff. 4/7/2012; § 10, Ord. 2200, eff. 12/6/2019; § 8, Ord. 2209, eff. 3/19/2021; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024)

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Service Commercial District (S-C)

The service commercial zone encompasses a narrow strip of parcels along North Main Street, north of San Luis Road and south of Geary Road. The primary purpose of the zone is to maintain and promote service commercial facilities, as well as retail establishments, that rely on customers arriving by auto. Land uses appropriate for this zoning district are those related to the sale, lease, service and maintenance of automobiles and related equipment, as well as custom manufacturing, storage warehouses, and home improvement businesses.

The zoning district is bisected by North Main Street. The parcels to the west side of North Main Street, adjacent to the residential district, could support more neighborhood-serving land uses, such as banks, offices and small retail stores. These uses are permitted in this zoning district only when they do not interfere with the established service commercial character of the area. The properties to the east, between North Main Street and the I-680 freeway, would be suitable for the heavier commercial uses which may not be appropriate in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. The intent is to protect the regional-serving service commercial land uses, and balancing the need for more localserving businesses, while ensuring minimal disruption to the adjacent residential areas.

Because the service commercial zoning district is conveniently located along a major thoroughfare with easy access to the I-680 freeway, it also attracts eating and drinking establishments and businesses that serve the traveling public such as hotels.

(§ 4, Ord. 1908, eff. 10/16/1997)

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 parenthesis is opposite a use classification heading , the referenced regulations shall apply to all use classifications under the heading. Land uses not listed are not permitted.

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ADDITIONAL
LAND USE USE REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Residential Use Classifications (H)
1. Adult Day Care Home P
2. Congregate Living Facility P
3. Family Day Care Home
a. Small Family Day Care Home P (A)
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b. Large Family Day Care Home P (A)
4. Group Residential U
5. Multiple Family Residential L(20)
6. Residential Care Home P
7. Accessory Dwelling Unit
8. Single Family Residential
9. Supportive Housing L(23), L(24)
10. Transitional Housing L(23)
B. Commercial Use Classifications (B)
1. Ambulance Services U
2. Animal Sales and Service
a. Animal Hospital P
b. Animal: Retail Sales and Grooming P
c. Horse Stables
d. Kennel U
3. Artist Studio P
4. Banks and Savings and Loans
a. Banks and Savings and Loans L(2)
5. Catering Services P
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 L(21)
g. Commercial Cannabis Testing Laboratory
7. Communication Facilities P
8. Custom Manufacturing P
9. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments (I)
a. Eating and/or Drinking Establishments P
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(1) With Wine and Beer Service Ending at L(3)
or Before 11:00 p.m.
(2) With Wine and Beer Service Ending L(4)
After 11:00 p.m.
(3) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service L(3)
Ending at or Before 11:00 p.m.
(4) With Full Alcoholic Beverage Service L(4)
Ending After 11:00 p.m.
(5) With Live Entertainment P (C) (I)
(6) With Dancing P (C) (I)
(7) With Take-out Service P
(a) Drive-up U
(8) With Permanent Outdoor Seating L(6)
(9) With Off-site Distribution P (D)
(a) Micro-brewery P (D)
10. Food and Beverage Sales
a. Food and Beverage Sales P
b. Convenience Market L(7)
(1) With Gasoline Sales U (F)
c. Specialty Food Shops P
(1) With Off-site Distribution P (D)
11. Funeral and Interment Services L(8)
12. Health Clubs P
13. Home Improvement Sales and Service P
14. Horticultural Establishment P
15. Lumber and Building Material Yard P
16. Maintenance and Repair Service/Small P
Equipment
17. Mini Storage P
18. Nursery P
19. Offices, Business and Professional
a. Offices, Business and Professional L(9)
(1) Offices, Medical L(9)
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20. Parking, Commercial Facility P (E)
21. Pawn Shop P
22. Personal Improvement Services P
23. Personal Services P
24. Recreation and Entertainment, Commercial
a. Within a Building U
b. Outside a Building U
25. Research and Development Services P
26. Retail Sales/Rental P
27. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Service
a. Automobile Rental/Leasing L(10)
b. Automobile Sales/New and Used L(11)
c. Automobile Washing U
d. Automobile Wrecking
e. Service Stations U (F)
(1) Automobile Washing U
f. Vehicle/Equipment Repair L(11)
(1) Limited Vehicle Service L(11)
g. Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals L(12)
h. Vehicle Storage U
28. Visitor Accommodations
a. Bed and Breakfast Inns P
b. Hotels P
c. Motels P
C. Industrial Use Classifications (B)
1. General Industry
2. Limited Industry U
3. Research Development Industry
4. Wholesaling, Distribution and Storage U
D. Agricultural Use Classifications
1. Animal Husbandry
2. Crop Production
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E. Community Facility Use Classifications
1. Adult Day Care Facility U
2. Child Day Care Facility (Day Care Center) U (A)
3. Clubs and Lodges U
4. College, Public or Private
5. Cultural Institutions
a. Cultural Institutions P
b. Natural History/Science Museum P
6. Emergency Medical Care/No Inpatient U
7. Government Offices P
8. Hazardous Waste Management Facility
9. Heliports
10. Hospitals
a. Acute Care
b. Other
11. Housing for the Homeless/Emergency
Shelters
12. Low Barrier Navigation Center L(25) (K)
13. Maintenance and Service Facilities U
14. Park and Recreation Facilities P
15. Public Parking Facilities P
16. Public Safety Facilities P
17. Public Transit Terminals
18. Recycling Facilities
a. Collection Facility
(1) Reverse Vending Machine L(13) (G)
(2) Small Collection Facility L(13) (G)
(3) Large Collection Facility U (G)
b. Processing Facility
19. Religious Assembly
20. Residential Care Facility L(26)
21. Schools, Public or Private
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22. Skilled Nursing Facilities
23. Utilities, Major L(14)
24. Utilities, Minor P
F. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory Living Quarters
2. Accessory Structure L(15)
3. Accessory Uses L(16)
a. Garage Sales
b. Home Occupations L(17)
c. Personal Cannabis Cultivation L(22) (J)
G. Temporary Uses (B)
1. Arts and Crafts Shows, Outdoor L(18)
2. Christmas Tree Sales L(18)
3. Civic/Community Events L(18)
4. Farmers Markets L(18)
5. Live Entertainment Events L(18)
6. Outdoor Seating/Eating and Drinking L(6)
Establishment
7. Pumpkin Sales L(18)
8. Retail Sales, Outdoor L(18)
9. Swap Meets, Non-Recurring L(18)
10. Swap Meets, Recurring L(18)
11. Street Fairs L(18)
12. Vendor Carts L(19)
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L(1) Repealed by Ord. 2248.
L(2) Automated teller services through machines are permitted; all other uses under this
classification are prohibited.
L(3) Permitted upon approval of an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to Article 12 of Part
III of the Zoning Ordinance.
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L(4) Not permitted if located within 600 feet of the boundary of any school (as defined in
Article 4, Sec. 10-2.1.403.E) if providing full alcoholic beverage service. Otherwise,
permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Article 12 of Part III of
the Zoning Ordinance.
L(5) Not permitted if located within 600 feet of a school. A Conditional Use Permit shall be
required if is to be located within 600 feet of the boundary of any hospital or residential
zoning district, otherwise it is a permitted use. The criteria found in Section 10-2.4.605
shall not apply to such conditional use permit, nor shall any such use permit be modified
or revoked except for reasons related to this paragraph. The Planning Commission shall
grant the conditional use permit unless it finds that: 1) noise from the interior of the
facility will be audible from the hospital or residentially zoned property, or 2) noise from
the parking lot, other than normal conversation levels, will be audible to the hospital or
residentially zoned property.
L(6) 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(7) A Conditional Use Permit shall be required if it is to be located on the west side of North
Main Street, otherwise it is a permitted use. The Planning Commission shall grant the
conditional use permit if it finds that noise associated with the proposed use does not
adversely impact residentially zoned property. The Planning Commission, in making the
finding for approval, may impose conditions in regards to the following items (or any
other items it deems appropriate to mitigate noise):
a) Hours and days of operation.
b) Installation of sound attenuation material, if necessary, to mitigate noise impacts.
L(8) Crematories, columbariums and mausoleums are not permitted. Mortuaries are permitted
subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
L(9) Permitted on the ground floor provided that the office is an accessory use to a permitted
use. Permitted on floors above the ground floor. Offices not accessory to a permitted use,
or on the floors above the ground floor level, are subject to the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit and the finding that the office use will not alter or interfere with the character
of the service commercial businesses in the zoning district.
L(10) A Conditional Use Permit shall be required if located on the west side of North Main
Street subject to the findings that:
a) The site fronts North Main Street with access from North Main Street;
b) There is adequate space so that all vehicles for rent or lease can be parked on site at all
times, and/or the use can demonstrate that it has other facilities that can accommodate
the additional vehicles in excess of the subject site;
c) The business will not negatively impact the abutting residential area. To ensure that
the finding can be made, the Planning Commission may impose conditions relating to
noise attenuation, screening, landscaping and setbacks. This use is also subject to the
conditions in L(11).
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c) The business will not negatively impact the abutting residential area. To ensure that
the finding can be made, the Planning Commission may impose conditions relating to
noise attenuation, screening, landscaping and setbacks. This use is also subject to the
conditions in L(11).
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L(11) All facilities which have repair, loading, storage and other visually detractive activities
(this does not include car sales inventory) which would be visible from the North Main
Street corridor or the I-680 freeway shall be reviewed and approved by the Design
Review Authority pursuant to Part IV, Article 12, Design Review . The Design Review
Authority shall not approve any application where such activities cannot be adequately
screened so as to preclude visibility from the North Main Street corridor or the I-680
freeway.
L(12) Sale or rental of tractors, construction or agricultural equipment and similar equipment is
permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The sale or rental of
motorcycles, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and similar equipment is permitted.
All vehicles and equipment for sale or rent must be parked or stored on site at all times,
unless it can be demonstrated that there are other facilities that can accommodate the
additional vehicles in excess of the subject site.
L(13) Permitted subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
L(14) 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(15) Accessory structures are permitted subject to Sec. 10-2.3.1103. Property Development
Regulations.
L(16) See the use regulation for the primary use regulation.
L(17) Home Occupations are permitted subject to the approval of a Home Occupation Permit
(see Sec. 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations ).
L(18) Permitted subject to the approval of a Temporary Activity Permit (see Sec. 10-2.3.118.
Temporary Activity Permits ).
L(19) Vendor-carts associated with a Civic/Community event are permitted subject to approval
of a Temporary Activity Permit (see Sec. 10-2.3.118. Temporary Activity Permits ).
All other vendor-carts are not permitted.
L(20) Conditionally permitted in areas designated as Mixed Use Commercial Emphasis (MU-
C) or Mixed Use Residential Emphasis (MU-R) by the Walnut Creek General Plan, in all
other General Plan land use classifications if at least 90 percent of the dwelling units are
restricted units for low or very low income households, and in areas where multiple
family residential uses are allowed pursuant to a specific plan; otherwise not permitted.
L(21) Permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and Operator's Permit
pursuant to Article 14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(22) Personal cannabis cultivation is permitted subject to the regulations outlined by Article
14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(23) 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.).
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14 of Part III of the Zoning Ordinance.
L(23) 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.,
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• L(24) 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(25) Permitted by right when meeting the requirements of Section 65662 of the California Government Code.

• L(26) Permitted provided it is operated within another residential use classification.

ADDITIONAL USE REGULATIONS

• (A) See Part III, Article 6. Child Day Care Facilities. (B) See Sec. 10-2.3.121. Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display. (C) See Municipal Code, Title 4. Chapter 11. Public Dance Permits. (D) See Sec. 10-2.3.123. Off-site Distribution, Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty Food Shops.

• (E) See Part III, Article 2. Off-street Parking and Loading. (F) See Part III, Article 8. Concurrent Sales and Sec. 10-2.3.122. Service Stations; Convenience Markets with Gasoline Sales.

• (G) See Part III, Article 7. Recycling Facilities. (H) See Part III, Article 9. Inclusionary Housing. (I) See Part III, Article 12. Alcoholic Beverage Sales. (J) See Part III, Article 14. Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities. (K) See Part III, Article 16, Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers.

(§ 4, Ord. 1908, eff. 10/16/1997; § 10, Ord. 1927, eff. 7/16/1998, §§ 26, 27, 28, Ord. 2109, eff. 6/15/ 2012; § 15, Ord. 2129, eff. 7/3/2014; § 7, Ord. 2145, eff. 3/4/2016; §§ 7(2), (3), (33)–(35), Ord. 2183, eff. 9/8/2018; § 3, Ord. 2188, eff. 3/8/2019; § 5(2), Ord. 2216, eff. 7/2/2022; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/ 2024; § 3(13), Ord. 2243, eff. 9/7/2024; § 3(2), Ord. 2248, eff. 2/21/2025; Ord. 2252, 11-18-2025, eff. 12-19-2025)

The following schedule prescribes development regulations for the Service Commercial 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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City of Walnut Creek, CA § 10-2.2.1103

WALNUT CREEK CODE

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DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL
CLASSIFICATION REGULATIONS REGULATIONS
A. Minimum Lot Area NA
B. Minimum Lot Width NA
C. Minimum Lot Frontage NA
D. Minimum Lot Depth NA
E. Minimum Setbacks D(1) D(2)
1. Front NA
2. Side NA
3. Corner Side NA
4. Rear NA
F. Maximum Height D(3)
G. Density
1. Residential D(4)
2. Commercial .3 FAR
3. Mixed Use .3 FAR D(4)
H. Maximum Lot Coverage NA
I. Maximum Net Floor Area Ratio .3 FAR
J. Design Review See Sec. 10-2.4.1202.
K. Landscaping See Part III, Article 11. D(5)
L. Storage Space for Residential Units 200 cubic feet D(6)
M. Fences and Walls See Sec. 10-2.3.104.
N. Antennas See Sec. 10-2.3.120.
O. Non-Conforming Conditions See Part III, Article 3.
P. Elevators See Sec. 10-2.3.124.
Q. Recycling Facilities See Part III, Article 7.
R. Parking and Loading See Part III, Article 2.
S. Signs See Title 10, Chapter 8.
T. Preservation of Trees See Title 3. Chapter 8.
U. Hillside Performance Standards See Part III, Article 4.
V. Stormwater Control See Title 9, Chapter 16.
W. Private Residential Outdoor Space See Sec. 10-2.3.126.
X. Courts See Sec. 10-2.3.127.
Y. Lighting See Sec. 10-2.3.128.
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City of Walnut Creek, CA § 10-2.2.1103

ZONING

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ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
D(1) See Sec. 10-2.3.106. Exclusion of Rights of Way.
D(2) Refer to the Zoning Map for Future Street Line Setbacks.
D(3) The maximum building height shall be 30 feet unless otherwise specified by the Zoning
Map.
D(4) For residential development refer to the General Plan—Chapter 4, Figure 9 (Mixed Use
Floor Area Ratios).
D(5) A minimum of five percent (5%) 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:
a. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the yard shall be landscaped.
b. For projects with a residential component on the ground floor, 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(6) The private storage space for a residential unit shall be 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 or more locations.
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(§ 2, Ord. 2037, eff. 12/17/2004; § 13, Ord. 2070, eff. 6/20/2008; § 15, Ord. 2108, eff. 4/7/2012; § 7, Ord. 2145, eff. 3/4/2016; § 4, Ord. 2239, eff. 7/5/2024)

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City of Walnut Creek, CA § 10-2.2.1201

ZONING