Chapter 17.22 — ALLOWABLE USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Sections:

• 17.22.010 Establishment of an allowable use.

• 17.22.020 Intensity of development.

• 17.22.030 Uses not listed.

• 17.22.040 Similar uses allowed.

• 17.22.050 Agriculture, open space and public facility zone uses.

• 17.22.055 Agriculture, open space and public facility zone development standards.

• 17.22.060 Residential zone uses.

• 17.22.065 Residential zone development standards.

• 17.22.070 Commercial and industrial zone uses.

• 17.22.075 Commercial and industrial zone development standards.

Any one or more land uses identified by Tables 2-1, 2-3 and 2-6 as being allowable within a specific zoning district may be established on any parcel within that zoning district, subject to the planning permit requirement listed in the tables, and in compliance with all applicable requirements of this land use code.

Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the tables at the same time, the overall project shall be subject to the highest permit level required by the tables for any individual use. For example, a new multi-use building proposed with a permitted use on the second floor and a use requiring

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use permit approval on the ground floor would require use permit approval for the entire project. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

In order to achieve the development objectives of the general plan and provide a range of housing development opportunities within the city, the intensity of development in any residential zoning district, measured by dwelling units per acre, shall fall within the density range designated within the land use element of the general plan (LU Element Table 3.1) for the various residential land use classifications. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A land use that is not listed in Table 2-1, 2-3 or 2-6 is not allowed within the city, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.22.040. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

The planning director may determine that a proposed use not listed in this chapter is allowable as follows:

• A. Required Findings. The planning director may determine that a proposed use is similar to, and compatible with a listed use and may be allowed, only after first making all of the following findings:

  1. The characteristics of, and activities associated with the use are similar to one or more of the listed uses in the zoning district where the use is proposed, and will not involve greater impacts than the uses listed in the district;

  2. The use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district;

  3. The use will be consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

  4. The use will be compatible with the other uses allowed in the district; and

  5. The use is not listed as allowable in another zoning district.

A determination that a use qualifies as a “similar use” and the findings supporting the determination shall be in writing.

B. Applicable Standards and Permit Requirements. When the planning director determines that a proposed but unlisted use is similar to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this land use code apply.

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C. The formal process to make a similar use determination is provided in Section 17.52.030, Determination of Similar Use. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A. The land uses allowed in each zoning district are listed in Table 2-1, together with the type of planning permit required for each use.

• B. Allowable uses for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:

  1. “P” represents permitted (allowed) uses;

  2. “C” designates uses that are allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP);

  3. “T” designates uses that require the approval of a temporary use permit (TUP); and

  4. “---” designates uses that are not permitted in the zone.

Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
AGRICULTURE USES
Animal auction yard C --- --- ---
Beekeeping P P --- ---
Wineries C --- --- ---
Cold storage/warehousing C --- --- ---
Commercial livestock C --- --- --- See 17.40.050
Community gardens --- --- P P See 17.40.070
Dairy products processing/ C --- --- ---
packaging
Domestic crops, for resident use P P --- ---
Farmers market --- P P P
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
Field or orchard crops P P --- P
Fruit/vegetable broker/shipper C --- --- ---
Grain elevators/silos C --- --- ---
Greenhouses, commercial P P --- ---
Horticulture specialties P P --- P
Nut processing, hulling and C --- --- ---
drying
Produce stand – Temporary T T T T
Produce stand – Permanent C C --- ---
Small animals and livestock P P --- ---
(non-commercial)
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, WAREHOUSING
Cold storage, refrigerated C --- --- ---
warehouse
Cotton processing/gins C --- --- ---
Equipment and material storage C --- --- --- See 17.40.270
yard
Feed and fuel storage yard C --- --- ---
Food preparation and C --- --- ---
processing
Grain, feed and flour mills C --- --- ---
Household hazardous waste --- --- T P
collection
Nut processing, hulling and C --- --- ---
drying
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
Vegetable oil mills C --- --- ---
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE USES
Amusement park --- --- C ---
Athletic playing fields --- --- P P
Circus, carnivals, fairs, festivals --- T T T See Ch. 5.48
Community recreation facility --- C P P
Country club --- --- P ---
Equestrian establishment C C P ---
Golf course and driving range --- C P P
Guest ranch C C --- ---
Horse stables P P P P
Health/fitness centers, racquet --- --- P C
clubs
Hiking or equestrian trails (non- C --- P P
motorized)
Parks/playgrounds C C P P
Race track, auto/motorcycle/ --- --- C C
horse
Roads/trails (motorized vehicles) --- --- C ---
RV park and campgrounds --- --- C ---
Shooting range/gun club C C C ---
Sports arena (indoor or outdoor) --- --- P P
Swimming pool (public) --- --- P P
Wildlife/nature preserve P P P P
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
INSTITUTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL USES
Ambulance services/medical --- --- --- P
transport
Animal shelter --- --- --- P
Art gallery --- --- --- P
Arts/crafts/martial arts schools --- --- --- P
Auditorium (public) C C C P
Business school --- --- --- P
Cemetery, mausoleum, C C P P
mortuary
Charitable/public service C C P P
organization
Churches/religious institutions C C --- C
Club or lodge (public or private) C C --- C
College or university C --- P P
Community or seniors center --- C P P
Convalescent hospital --- --- --- P
Driving school --- --- --- P
Fire or police station C C --- P
Government office/building C C P P
Hospital – General medical/ --- --- --- P
surgical
Laboratories (medical testing/ --- --- --- P
diagnostic)
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
Museum --- C P P
Psychiatric/substance abuse --- --- --- C
hospitals
Rehabilitation hospitals --- --- --- P
Sanitarium --- C P P
Schools, private (preschool – 12) --- --- --- C
School bus yard --- --- --- P
Swim school --- --- --- P
Trade or technical school --- --- --- P
Zoo C C P P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Day care – Licensed --- --- --- P See 17.40.090
Farm labor housing C C --- ---
Mobilehome – Temporary T T --- --- See 17.40.280(B)(1)(b)
Residential accessory structures P [1 ] P [1 ] --- --- See 17.40.020
Single-family dwelling P P --- ---
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT USES
Cogeneration facility C C --- C
Concrete or asphalt batch plant C T --- ---
Hazardous waste collection --- --- --- P
center
Mining and mineral extraction C C --- C See Ch. 17.44
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
Nonhazardous waste disposal --- --- --- P
facility
Oil and gas exploration/ P P --- C See Ch. 17.45
production
Recycling facility – Green waste T T --- P
Rock aggregates crushing/ C --- --- P
processing
Solar energy field --- --- --- P
Transfer station (large volume) C --- --- P See Ch. 17.46
Transfer station (low volume) C C --- P See Ch. 17.46
Waste to energy facility C C --- C
Wastewater treatment plant --- --- --- P
Water well – Domestic P P P P
Wind energy generators (on-site P --- --- P
use)
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE USES
Antennas/wireless C C C C See Ch. 17.42
communication facilities
Bus station – Passenger service --- --- --- P
Electric distribution substations P P P P
Microwave relay station C C C C
Parking garage (structure) --- --- --- C
Parking lot (stand alone) C C --- P
Public utility building or facility C C P P
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Table 2-1. Permitted Land Uses:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use Regulations
Land Use Type
A-E A-L O-S P-F
Radio, television transmitter, C C --- --- See Ch. 17.42
tower
Utility substation P --- P P
SERVICES
Auditoriums C C --- P
Bed and breakfast inns P --- --- ---
Bus, charter --- --- --- C
Christmas tree lot (temporary) T T --- --- See 17.40.280(B)(1)(d)
Hospital – General medical/ --- --- --- P
surgical
Mini-storage --- --- --- P
Timber/firewood sales C --- --- ---
Theater – Live performance --- --- --- C
ACCESSORY USES
Cargo containers (used as T T T T See 17.40.270 and
storage) 17.40.280(B)(1)(c)
Cafeteria --- --- --- P
Household pets (up to 6) P P See Ch. 17.90
Kiosk vendor (fixed location) --- --- C C
Public restrooms/shelters --- --- P P
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Zoning District Symbols
A-E Exclusive Agricultural
A-L Limited Agricultural
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Zoning District Symbols
O-S Parks, Recreation and Open Space
P-F Public Facilities
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Notes:

1 In conjunction with primary permitted use.

(Ord. 723 § 1, 2023; Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

New structures, alterations to existing structures, and any other improvements to properties in the agriculture, open space and public facilities zones shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-2, General Development Standards: Agriculture, Open Space, and Public Facilities Zones.

Table 2-2. General Development Standards:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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Development Standard A-E A-L O-S P-F Additional Requirements
Lot Standards
Minimum lot area (acres) 40 2.5 None None
Maximum density 1 du/lot 1 du/lot NA NA
Minimum Setbacks
Front 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft.
Side – Interior 15 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
Side – Street 15 ft. 15 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Rear – Through lot 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft.
Minimum distance between 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
main structures
Minimum distance between 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft.*
main and accessory
structures
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Table 2-2. General Development Standards:

Agriculture, Open Space and Public Facilities Zones

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Development Standard A-E A-L O-S P-F Additional Requirements
Minimum distance between 100 ft. 100 ft. NA NA
residential and livestock
structures
Building Massing
Maximum height 35 ft. 35 ft. None None
Maximum number of stories 3 3 None None
Accessory Structures
Setbacks None None None None
Height 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.
Stories 2 2 2 2
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• Exceptions to setback requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis by the community development

• director provided exceptions do not impact public health, safety or welfare.

• (Ord. 723 § 1, 2023; Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A. The land uses allowed in each zoning district are listed in Table 2-3, together with the type of planning permit required for each use.

• B. Allowable uses for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:

  1. “P” represents permitted (allowed) uses;

  2. “C” designates uses that are allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP);

  3. “T” designates uses requiring a temporary use permit (TUP); and

  4. “---” designates uses that are not permitted in the zone.

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Table 2-3. Permitted Land Uses

Residential Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-2 R-3 Regulations
RESIDENTIAL USES
Boarding or rooming house --- --- --- --- --- --- C
Dwellings
Single-family dwelling P P P P P --- ---
Duplex --- --- --- --- --- P P Must meet minimum
general plan density
requirements
Multifamily --- --- --- --- --- P P
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) [1 ] P P P P P P P
See 17.40.010
C C C C C C C
ADU over garage [1 ]
Guest house [1 ] P P P P P P P See 17.40.120
Mobilehome P P P P P P P See 17.40.150
Mobilehome park C C C C C C C See 17.40.160
Mobilehome, temporary T T T T T T --- See
17.40.280(B)(1)(b)
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND CARE USES
Day care – Adult ≤ 8 adults P P P P P P P
Day care – Adult ≤ 14 adults C C C C C C C See 17.40.090
Day care – Child small ≤ 8 P P P P P P P
children
Day care – Child large ≤ 14 C C C C C C C See 17.40.090
children
Emergency shelters --- --- --- --- --- --- P See 17.40.110
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Table 2-3. Permitted Land Uses

Residential Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-2 R-3 Regulations
Residential/community care P P P P P P P Must be state
facility ≤ 6 beds licensed
Residential/community care C C C C C C C Must be state
facility ≥ 7 beds licensed
Residential hotel --- --- --- --- --- --- P
Retirement or rest home --- --- --- --- --- --- C
Supportive/transitional P P P P P P P
housing ≤ 6 beds
Supportive/transitional C C C C C C C
housing ≥ 7 beds
INSTITUTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL USES
Cemetery, mausoleum C C C C C C C
Charitable/public service C C C C C C C
organization
Churches and religious C C C C C C C
institutions
Club or lodge (public or C C C C C C C
private)
Community or senior center C C C C C C C
Education – Preschool C C C C C C C
Education – K-12 (private) C C C C C C C
Education – College or C C C C C C C
university
Education – Trade or technical C C C C C C C
school
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Table 2-3. Permitted Land Uses

Residential Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-2 R-3 Regulations
Library C C C C C C C
Museum C C C C C C C
SERVICES
Ambulance/medical transport C C C C C C C
Bed and breakfast P P C C C --- ---
Community and recreation --- --- P P P P P
centers
Fire station C C C C C C C
Police station/substation C C C C C C C
Produce stand (temporary) T T --- --- --- --- --- See
17.40.280(B)(2)(e)
Public agency or public utility C C C C C C C
facilities
AGRICULTURAL USES
Community gardens C C C C C C C See 17.40.070
Horse stables/ranch C --- --- --- --- --- ---
Large animals P [1 ] --- --- --- --- --- --- See 17.40.050
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE USES
Athletic/health club, gyms --- --- --- --- --- C C
(indoor)
Athletic/health club, gyms --- --- --- --- --- C C
(outdoor)
Community recreation --- --- P P P P P
facilities
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Table 2-3. Permitted Land Uses

Residential Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-2 R-3 Regulations
Country club P P C C C C C
Golf course or driving range --- --- C C C C C
Public parks/playgrounds --- --- C C C C C
Swimming pools (public) --- --- C C C C C
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE USES
Antennas/wireless C C C C C C C See Ch. 17.42
communication facilities
Communications transmitter --- --- C C C C C
or receiver
Monopole communications C C C C C C C See Ch. 17.42
tower
Radio, television, C C C C C C C See Ch. 17.42
communications, receiver,
transmitter
Transmission lines, towers, P P P P P P P See Ch. 17.42
poles, pipelines (operated
under CPUC)
Utility substation C C C C C C C
ACCESSORY USES
P P P P P P P See 17.40.020
Accessory structures [1 ]
Animal boarding – Kennels [1 ] C See Title 6
Breeding domestic pets [1 ] C See Title 6
Cargo containers (used as --- --- --- --- --- T T See 17.40.270 and
storage) 17.40.280(B)(1)(c)
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Table 2-3. Permitted Land Uses

Residential Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6 R-2 R-3 Regulations
P P P P P P --- See 17.40.130
Home occupation [1 ]
Household pets (no more than P P P P P P P See Ch. 17.90
6) [1 ]
Pool bathroom [1 ] P P P P P P P See Ch. 17.90
Temporary produce stand --- --- --- --- --- T T
Temporary tract sales office --- --- T T T --- --- See 17.40.280
Zoning District Symbols
R-R Rural Residential
R-E Residential Estate
R-1-10 Single-family 10,000 sq. ft. lot size
R-1-8 Single-family 8,000 sq. ft. lot size
R-1-6 Single-family 6,000 sq. ft. lot size
R-2 Medium Density Residential
R-3 High Density Residential
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Notes:

1 In conjunction with primary permitted use.

(Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

New structures, alterations to existing structures, and any other improvements to properties in the Residential zones shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-4,

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Development Standards for Single-Family Residential Zones, and Table 2-5, Development Standards for Multifamily Residential Zones.

Table 2-4. Development Standards

Single-Family Residential Zones[1 ]

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Additional
Development Standard R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6
Requirements
Lot Standards
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 20,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 1 du/lot 1 du/lot 1 du/lot 1 du/lot 1 du/lot
per dwelling unit (du)
Minimum lot width 85 ft. 70 ft. 65 ft. 60 ft. 60 ft.
Minimum corner lot 90 ft. 75 ft. 70 ft. 65 ft. 65 ft.
width
Minimum cul-de-sac 40 ft. 40 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.
lot width at front
property line
Minimum Setbacks
Front 35 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Side – Interior 15 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
Side – Street 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Rear – Through lot 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Minimum distance 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
between main structures
Minimum distance 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft.
between main and
accessory structures
Minimum distance 100 ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A
between residential and
livestock structures
Building Massing
Maximum height/stories 35 ft./3 35 ft./3 35 ft./3 35 ft./3 35 ft./3
Fence/Wall Height
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Table 2-4. Development Standards

Single-Family Residential Zones[1 ]

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Additional
Development Standard R-R R-E R-1-10 R-1-8 R-1-6
Requirements
Within front setback 4 ft. 4 ft. 4 ft. 4 ft. 4 ft. See 17.30.030
Within side/rear setback 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. 7 ft. See 17.30.030
Yard Encroachments
Eaves and cornices – 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. See 17.30.120
Projection into any
setback
Open, unenclosed, Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6 See 17.30.120
covered porches or ft. ft. ft. ft. ft.
patios in front or rear
yards only
Carports and garages 10 ft. [1 ] 10 ft. [1 ] 10 ft. [1 ] 10 ft. [1 ] 10 ft. [1 ] See 17.30.120
with alley access [1 ]
Accessory Structures
Setbacks – Side and rear 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. 3 ft. See 17.40.020
Setback – Street side 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. 6 ft. See 17.40.020
Setback – Carport/garage 5 ft. [2 ] 5 ft. [2 ] 5 ft. [2 ] 5 ft. [2 ] 5 ft. [2 ] See 17.40.020
at alley [2 ]
Stories/height (ft.) 2/24 2/24 1/12 1/12 1/12 See 17.40.020
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Notes:

1 Maximum encroachment provided there is a minimum twenty-five-foot clear back-out distance.

2 Where alley width is less than twenty feet, additional setback required to provide twenty-five-foot clear backout distance.

Table 2-5. Development Standards Multifamily Residential Zones[1] /[2 ]

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Development Standard R-2 R-3 Additional Requirements
Lot Standards
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) 6,000 6,000
Maximum density 1 unit per 3,000 sq. ft. 1 unit per 1,500 sq. ft.
of lot area of lot area
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Table 2-5. Development Standards

Multifamily Residential Zones[1] /[2 ]

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Development Standard R-2 R-3 Additional Requirements
Minimum density 1 unit per 4,500 sq. ft. 1 unit per 2,500 sq. ft.
of lot area of lot area
Minimum lot width 60 ft. 60 ft.
Minimum corner lot 65 ft. 65 ft.
width
Minimum cul-de-sac 40 ft. 40 ft.
lot width at front
property line
Minimum Setbacks
Front 20 ft. 20 ft.
Side – Interior 5 ft. 5 ft.
Side – Street 10 ft. 10 ft.
Rear 15 ft. 15 ft.
Rear – Through lot 20 ft. 20 ft.
Minimum distance 10 ft. 10 ft.
between main structures
Minimum distance 6 ft. 6 ft.
between main and
accessory structures
Minimum distance 30 ft. 30 ft.
between residential and
livestock structures
Building Massing
Maximum height 35 ft. 45 ft.
Maximum stories 3 4
Fence/Wall Height
Within front setback 4 ft. 4 ft. See 17.30.030
Within side/rear setback 7 ft. 7 ft. See 17.30.030
Yard Encroachments
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Table 2-5. Development Standards

Multifamily Residential Zones[1] /[2 ]

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Development Standard R-2 R-3 Additional Requirements
Eaves and cornices – 3 ft. 3 ft. See 17.30.120
Maximum projection into
any setback
Open, unenclosed, Up to 6 ft. Up to 6 ft. See 17.30.120
covered porches or
patios in front or rear
yards only
Accessory Structures
Setbacks – Side and rear 3 ft. 3 ft. See 17.40.020
Setback – Rear at alley 5 ft. 5 ft. See 17.40.020
Setback – Street side 6 ft. 6 ft. See 17.40.020
Maximum floor area See 17.40.020
Stories/height (ft.) 1/12 1/12 See 17.40.020
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Notes:

• 1 See Section 17.40.170 for additional multifamily development standards.

• 2 It is the property owner’s responsibility to verify location of all property lines and any easements.

• (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

A. The land uses allowed in each zoning district are listed in Table 2-6, together with the type of planning permit required for each use.

• B. Allowable uses for each zone are established by letter designations as follows:

  1. “P” represents permitted (allowed) uses;

  2. “C” designates uses that are allowed with a conditional use permit (CUP);

  3. “T” designates uses requiring approval of a temporary use permit (TUP); and

  4. “---” designates uses that are not permitted in the zone.

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Table 2-6. Permitted Land Uses

Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
AUTOMOTIVE USES
Auto dismantling/ --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
wrecking
Auto leasing --- --- --- P --- P P ---
Auto oil and lube shop C --- --- P P P --- ---
Auto repairs, major/body --- --- --- C --- P P ---
work/painting
Auto sales and service --- --- --- P P P --- ---
Auto upholstering --- --- --- --- --- P P ---
Car wash C --- --- P P P --- ---
Tire sales and service --- --- C P P P --- ---
BUSINESS, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL
Automated teller P P P P P P --- ---
machines (ATMs)
Financial institutions P P P P --- P --- ---
Offices, business and P P P P --- P --- ---
professional
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
Bars, taverns --- --- C C C C --- --- See 17.40.040
Bars, taverns, with food --- --- P P P P --- --- See 17.40.040
service
Restaurant – Fast food P C P P P --- P ---
Restaurant – Fast food C --- C P P --- P --- See 17.40.100
with drive-through
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Table 2-6. Permitted Land Uses

Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Restaurant, café, coffee P C P P P P --- ---
shop
Restaurant – Full or C --- P P P P --- --- See 17.40.040
limited bar service
EDUCATIONAL USES
Business school C P P P P --- --- ---
College or university C P P P --- --- --- ---
Driving school P P P P --- P P ---
Performing arts school P P P P --- P P ---
Schools K-12 (private) --- C C C --- --- --- ---
Trade and vocational --- C P P --- P C ---
schools
Tutoring and education P P P P --- P --- ---
centers
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Art gallery --- P P P --- --- --- ---
Auditorium – Public --- --- P P --- --- --- ---
Cemetery, mortuary, --- --- --- C --- --- C ---
crematory
Charitable organization --- P P P --- P P ---
Church/religious --- C C C --- C --- ---
institution
Club or lodge --- C C C --- C --- ---
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Table 2-6. Permitted Land Uses

Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Public utility facilities P P P P P P P P
excluding wireless
communication facilities
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING AND WAREHOUSING
Building and Construction
Building materials yard --- --- --- --- --- P P P See 17.40.270 and
17.30.080
Cabinet maker, --- --- --- --- --- P P P
carpentry
Concrete batch plant --- --- --- --- --- C P P
Metal fabrication --- --- --- --- --- P P P
Chemical Products
Agriculture chemicals --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
Industrial chemicals --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
and gases
Paint, dyes and glue --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
Food, Beverage Processing/Distribution, Indoor Only
Beverage bottling and --- --- --- --- --- C P P
distribution
Breweries and wineries --- --- --- --- --- C P P
Commercial bakeries --- --- --- --- --- P P P
Food processing/ --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
canning
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Grain, feed and flour --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
mills
Meat and poultry --- --- --- --- --- --- --- C
processing/slaughter
Recycling Facilities
Heavy processing --- --- --- --- --- C P P See Ch. 17.46
Light processing --- --- --- --- --- P P P See Ch. 17.46
Large collection --- --- --- --- --- C P P See Ch. 17.46
Small collection --- --- --- --- --- P P P See Ch. 17.46
Reverse vending P --- --- P --- P P --- See Ch. 17.46
machine
Home hazardous --- --- --- --- --- P P P See Ch. 17.46
waste collection
Miscellaneous
Heavy manufacturing/ --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
assembly
Light manufacturing/ --- --- --- --- --- C P P
assembly
Printing and publishing --- --- --- --- --- P P P
Raw materials --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
manufacturing
MEDICAL-RELATED AND CARE USES
Ambulance service --- P --- P P P P ---
Day care, general P P P --- --- --- --- ---
Chiropractors P P P P --- P --- ---
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Clinics P P P P --- --- --- ---
Convalescent hospital --- C C C --- --- --- ---
Counseling P P P P --- P --- ---
Hospice offices/inpatient --- P --- --- --- --- --- ---
care
Hospital – general --- C C --- --- --- --- ---
Medical equipment and --- --- P P --- P --- ---
supplies
Medical offices – general P P P P --- --- --- ---
RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
Amusement park --- C C C C
Bowling alleys --- --- P P --- P --- ---
Circus, carnivals, fairs, T T T T T T T T See Ch. 5.48
festivals
Community recreation P P P P --- --- --- ---
facility
Event center/ballroom --- --- P P --- --- --- ---
Golf course/driving range --- --- --- P P --- C ---
Health/fitness centers/ P --- P P --- P C ---
gym
Nightclub --- --- C C --- --- --- --- See Ch. 17.90
Pool hall and billiards --- --- P P --- P ---
Race track, auto/ --- --- --- --- C --- C ---
motorcycle/horse
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
RV park and --- --- --- --- C --- C ---
campgrounds
Shooting range/gun club --- --- --- C C --- C ---
Skating rink --- --- C P --- C C ---
Theaters, movie/live --- --- P P --- --- C ---
RESIDENTIAL USES
Boarding or rooming --- --- C --- --- --- --- ---
house
Duplex --- C C --- --- --- --- ---
Emergency shelters --- --- --- P --- P --- --- See 17.40.110
Manager/caretaker C C C C --- C --- --- See Ch. 17.90
quarters
Multifamily --- C C --- --- --- --- --- See 17.40.170
Retirement/rest home --- C C --- --- --- --- ---
SRO (single room --- --- C --- --- --- --- --- See 17.40.260
occupancy)
Supportive housing --- C C --- --- --- --- ---
Transitional housing --- C C --- --- --- --- ---
RETAIL USES
Alcohol Beverage Sales
Liquor, off-sale C --- C C C C --- --- See 17.40.040
Off-sale, accessory to C --- C C C C --- --- See 17.40.040
primary use
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
On-sale, accessory to --- --- P P P P --- --- See 17.40.040
food service
On-sale, bar, tavern --- --- C C C C --- --- See 17.40.040
Grocery, Market, Food Stores
Convenience store P --- C P P P --- --- See 17.40.080
Supermarket, grocery P --- C P --- C --- ---
Miscellaneous Retail
Department store P --- P P --- --- --- ---
Hardware, home P --- C P --- P --- ---
improvement store
Nurseries, garden P --- C P --- P --- ---
center
Retail sales – General P --- P P P P --- ---
Secondhand --- --- C C --- P P ---
merchandise
Vehicle sales, new and --- --- --- P P P --- ---
used
SERVICE USES
Animal boarding, kennels --- --- --- --- --- C P P See 17.40.050
Animal hospital/vet clinic --- --- C C --- P P ---
Cleaners/laundromat P --- P P --- P --- ---
Hotels, motels, inns --- --- P P P --- --- ---
Maintenance and repair --- --- --- P --- P P ---
services
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Personal services – P P P P --- P --- --- See Ch. 17.90
General
Personal services – --- --- C C --- C --- --- See Ch. 17.90
Restricted
Printing and duplicating P P P P --- P P ---
services
Real estate services P P P P --- P P ---
Warehouse storage/mini- --- --- --- --- --- P P P See 17.40.140
storage
Vehicle Services and Repair
Service/fueling station C --- --- P P P P --- See 17.40.250
Vehicle washing/ C --- --- P P P --- ---
detailing
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Antennas/wireless --- --- C C C P P --- See Ch. 17.42
communication facilities
Electric vehicle charging --- --- P P P P P P
stations
Parking facility --- --- C C C P P P
Radio, television --- --- C C C P C P See Ch. 17.42
transmitter facilities
Transit station or --- --- C C C P P P
terminal
Utility structures and --- --- C C C C C C
service facilities
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Commercial and Industrial Zones
P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT USES
Mineral exploration --- --- --- --- --- --- --- C See Ch. 17.44
Mining and mineral --- --- --- -- --- --- --- C See Ch. 17.44
extraction
Oil and gas exploration/ --- --- --- --- --- --- C C See Ch. 17.45
production
Rock aggregates --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
crushing/processing
Solar energy electrical --- --- --- --- --- --- P P
array
Waste to energy facility --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
OTHER USES
Agriculture Uses
Animal auction yard --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
Community garden C C C --- --- --- --- --- See 17.40.070
Farmers market T C T T T C --- ---
Grain elevators/silos --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
Greenhouses, --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
commercial
Accessory Uses
Cargo containers used T T T T T T T T See 17.40.270
as storage
Christmas tree lots --- --- T T --- --- --- --- See 17.40.280(B)(1)(d)
Household pets (up to --- P P --- --- --- --- ---
6)
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s/silos --- --- --- --- --- --- --- P
Greenhouses, --- --- --- --- --- --- C P
commercial
Accessory Uses
Cargo containers used T T T T T T T T See 17.40.270
as storage
Christmas tree lots --- --- T T --- --- --- --- See 17.40.280(B)(1)(d)
Household pets (up to --- P P --- --- --- --- ---
6)
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Commercial and Industrial Zones
P Permitted Use
C Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
--- Use Not Allowed
Allowable Uses by District Specific Use
Land Use Type
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H Regulations
Equipment and --- --- --- --- --- C P P See 17.40.270
material storage yard
Outdoor collection bins --- --- --- --- --- P P P
Zoning District Symbols
C-N Neighborhood Commercial C-H Highway Commercial
C-O Professional Office C-S Service Commercial
C-D Central Business District I-L Light Industrial
C-R Commercial Retail I-H Heavy Industrial
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Notes:

1 In conjunction with primary permitted use.

(Ord. 722 § 3 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).

New structures, alterations to existing structures, and any other improvements to properties in the Commercial and Industrial zones shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-7, General Development Standards for Commercial and Industrial Zones.

Table 2-7. General Development Standards

Commercial and Industrial Zones

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Development Additional
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H
Standard Requirements
Lot Standards
Minimum lot area 6,000 6,000 None 7,500 7,500 6,000 None None
(sq. ft.)
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Commercial and Industrial Zones

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Development Additional
C-N C-O C-D C-R C-H C-S I-L I-H
Standard Requirements
Minimum lot area N/A 1,500 1,500 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(sq. ft.) per
dwelling unit (du)
Minimum Setbacks
Front 20 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 5 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft.
Side – Interior 5 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
Side – Street 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 0 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. See 17.24.040(D)
Rear 15 ft. 15 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 5 ft. 15 ft. 0 ft.
Rear – Through lot 20 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 5 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft.
Separation 10 ft. 10 ft. 0 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
between
residential/
nonresidential
structures
Building Massing
Maximum height 50 ft. 45 ft. 45 ft. 45 ft. 35 ft. 45 ft. 75 ft. None
Maximum stories 3 4 4 4 3 4 6 None
0.5 0.6 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.5 1.0 2.0
Maximum FAR [1 ]
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Notes:

1 Floor area ratio.

(Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).