Chapter 17.28 — DOWNTOWN ZONES

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development of a range of uses suitable to the character of Downtown Woodland. Additional purposes of each zone are described below.

• A. Downtown Core (DX-1). The Downtown Core zone is intended to support a diverse mix of offices, housing, and active uses such as theaters, retail, professional services, restaurants, and entertainment in Woodland's historic downtown core. The zone envisions primarily a vertical mix of uses that support a vibrant district centered on Main Street. The DX-1 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.

• B. Downtown Civic (DX-2). The Downtown Civic zone is intended to support a mix of public uses and offices, housing, retail, professional services, and open space in the Court Street corridor of Woodland's historic downtown core. The zone envisions both vertical and horizontal mix of uses that support a vibrant and walkable civic-oriented downtown district. The DX-2 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.

• C. Downtown Transitional (DX-3). The Downtown Transitional zone is intended to support a mix of offices, housing, and active uses on the edges of Woodland's historic downtown core. Centered on the Lincoln Avenue and North Street corridors, this zone provides a transition from the downtown core to the residential neighborhoods north and south of the zone. The zone supports vertical and horizontal mixed-use development with a lower intensity urban feel that provides walkable transition to the residential neighborhoods to the north and south. The DX-3 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.

• D. Downtown Gateway (DX-4). The Downtown Gateway zone supports a vibrant mixed-use node at the primary entry point to Woodland's historic downtown core. Centered on Main Street between 5th Street and East Street, the DX-4 zone facilitates a mix of uses and open spaces that welcome residents and visitors to the Downtown, that intensify opportunity areas abutting the railroad, and that ensure appropriate transitions to the corridor, downtown, and residential areas. The DX-4 zone implements areas of the Downtown Mixed-Use General Plan land use designation.

• (Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)

Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones, lists the uses permitted, permitted with a staff-level Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit), and permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) granted at a public hearing. The right-hand column provides references to other sections of this Zoning Code where additional regulations are located. Refer to Division V, Chapter 17.144 for Definition of Uses.

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Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4 Additional Regulations
"P" = Permitted; "A" = Zoning Administrator Permit (ZAP) required; "C" = Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
required; "—" = Not Allowed
Residential Uses
Single-Family
Detached — — P —
Attached — — P —
Duplex — — P —
Small Lot Subdivision P1 P P P1
Multi-Unit Dwelling P1 P P P1
Accessory Dwelling Unit See § 17.84.030, Accessory Dwelling Units
Family Day Care
See § 17.84.150, Day Care
Centers, Family Day Cares
Small P P P P
and Residential Care
Facilities
See § 17.84.150, Day Care
Large P1 P P P Centers, Family Day Cares
and Residential Care
Facilities
Live/Work A1 P P A1 See § 17.84.230, Live/
Work
Residential Care Facilities
See § 17.84.150, Day Care
Small P1 P P P1 Centers, Family Day Cares
and Residential Care
Facilities
See § 17.84.150, Day Care
Large — P2 P — Centers, Family Day Cares
and Residential Care
Facilities
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the
Supportive Housing same type in the same zone. Shall be allowed by right, subject to the
requirements in California Government Code Section65651.
Subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the
Transitional Housing
same type in the same zone.
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Grooming A P A P

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Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4 Additional Regulations
Pet Store P P A P
Veterinary Services P2 A A C2
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
See § 17.84.090,
Automobile Rental Office P P P P Automobile/Vehicle Sales
and Service Uses
See § 17.84.090,
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
C — — — Automobile/Vehicle Sales
Leasing, New
and Service Uses
Automobile/Vehicle Service and
— — — —
Repair, Minor3
Banks and Financial Institution
See § 17.84.260,
Bail Bonds — C4 — — Nontraditional Financial
Institutions
Bank and Savings and Loan P P — P
Business and Communication Services
General Business Services P P A P
Printing and Copy Services P P A P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C — C
Beverage Sales
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Brewpub/Wine Bar A A — A
Beverage Sales
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Microbrewery A A — A
Beverage Sales
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Micro-Distillery C A — A
Beverage Sales
Restaurant, Full Service P P A P
Restaurant, Limited Counter
P P A P
Service/Fast Casual Food
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Tasting Room P P A P
Beverage Sales
Funeral and Interment Service P2 P A —
Lodging
See § 17.84.100, Bed and
Bed and Breakfast A A A A
Breakfast Lodging

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Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4 Additional Regulations
Hotel and Motel C C — C
See § 17.84.330, Short-
Short-Term Rental A — A —
Term Rental
Maintenance and Repair Services P P A P
Office Uses
Business, Professional, and P P A6 P
Technology
Medical and Dental Offices P1 P A P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P A6 P See § 17.84.290, Personal
Services
Dry Cleaner/Self Service P1, 2 P1, 2 — — See § 17.84.290, Personal
Laundry Services
See § 17.84.290, Personal
Instructional Services P P P P
Services
See § 17.84.290, Personal
Massage Establishments A A A A
Services
See § 17.84.290, Personal
Tattoo/Body Modification Parlor A A — A
Services
Recreation, Fitness, and Entertainment
Cinema/Theaters P — — —
Indoor Entertainment Facility P A — A
Indoor Sports and Recreation,
P P — P
Small-Scale
Retail
Artisan Shop P P P P
Convenience/Small Grocery
P P A P
Market
General Retail Sales P P P P
See § 17.84.060, Alcoholic
Liquor Sales as Primary Use C C — —
Beverage Sales
See § 17.84.020, Accessory
Liquor Sales as Accessory Use,
A A A A Uses and § 17.84.060,
Small
Alcoholic Beverage Sales
See § 17.84.020, Accessory
Liquor Sales as Accessory Use,
A A — A Uses and § 17.84.060,
Large
Alcoholic Beverage Sales

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Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4 Additional Regulations
Secondhand/Consignment Store P P P P
Public/Institutional Uses
College and Trade School P P — P
Community and Religious
A A A C
Assembly
See § 17.84.130,
Community Garden — — A —
Community Gardens
Cultural Facility P P5 P5 P5
See § 17.84.150, Day Care
Day Care Center A2 A C — Centers, Family Day Cares
and Residential Care
Facilities
See § 17.84.170,
Emergency Shelters,
Emergency Shelter — C A A Daytime Services
Facilities, and Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
Government Buildings P P C P
Hospitals and Clinics
Skilled Nursing Facility — C C —
Clinic — — — —
Park and Recreation Facility,
P P P P
Public
School C C C C
Industrial Uses
Artisan/Small-Scale
A A A P
Manufacturing
Artist's Studio P P P P
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Small Scale P1 P P1 —
Food Preparation P P A P
Research and Development P5 P5 — P5
Transportation, Communications, and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antennas and Transmission
See § 17.84.360, Telecommunication Facilities
Towers

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Table 17.28.020-1: Use Regulations - Downtown Zones
Use Classification DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4 Additional Regulations
Equipment within Buildings See § 17.84.360, Telecommunication Facilities
Emergency Services P P P P
Cannabis Uses
Indoor Personal Cannabis See § 17.84.280, Personal
P P P P
Cultivation Cultivation of Cannabis
— — — See § 17.84.280, Personal
Cannabis Retail —
Cultivation of Cannabis
Other Uses
Accessory Uses See § 17.84.020, Accessory Uses
Home Occupations See § 17.84.200, Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations
Temporary Uses See § 17.84.370, Temporary Uses

Notes:

1. Not permitted on the ground floor facing Main Street.

2. Not permitted on properties fronting/adjacent to Main Street.

3. Existing auto repair businesses, established prior to the effective date [July 18, 2024] may remain. Any proposed expansion or modification shall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) and shall be subject to the standards of Chapter 17.80, Nonconforming Provisions.

4. Bail bonds are subject to the same design and operational standards as nontraditional financial institutions. See § 17.84.260, Nontraditional Financial Institutions.

5. A ZAP is required for establishments greater than 5,000 gross square feet.

6. Small-scale establishments that are less than 2,000 gross square feet with low on-site client volume and/or turnover and that meet the parking requirements as outlined in Section 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces, may be allowed as a permitted use at the discretion of the Director.

• (Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

Table 17.28.030-1: Development Standards - Downtown Zones, establishes the development standards for the Downtown zones. Letters refer to subsections that directly follow the table.

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Table 17.28.030-1: Development Standards - Downtown Zones
Standard DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4
Intensity and Lot Standards
Min. 15; Max. Min. 15; Max. Min. 15; Max.
Density (du/ac) Unlimited
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
FAR of Residential and Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0 Min. 1.0, Max. 4.0
Nonresidential Combined (A) (A) (A) (A)

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Table 17.28.030-1: Development Standards - Downtown Zones
Standard DX-1 DX-2 DX-3 DX-4
Max. Lot Coverage 100% 70% 60% 70% (B)
Building Form and Placement Standards
Building Height
Min. 25 ft., Max. Max. 55 ft., 50 ft.
Min. 25 ft., Max 65
Principal Structure 65 ft., 50 ft. within within 50 ft. of Max. 40 ft.
ft.
50 ft. of DX-3 zone DX-3 zone
Min. Ground Floor Height,
12 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 12 ft.
Floor to Ceiling
Min. Upper Floor Height,
9 ft. 9 ft. 9 ft. 9 ft.
Floor to Ceiling
Setbacks
Min. 0 ft.; Max. 15
ft.; Max. 5 ft. if Min. 0 ft.; Max. 20 Min. 8 ft.; Max. 20 Min. 5 ft.; Max. 15
Front and Street Side
fronting Main ft. ft. ft. (C)
Street (C)
0 ft.; Min. 5 ft.
adjacent to DX-3
Interior Side 5 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft.
or adjacent
residential land use
Min. 10 ft.; 15 ft. if
Min. 0 ft.; Min. 10 Min. 0 ft.; Min. 10
building is over 30 Min. 0 ft.; Min. 30
ft. adjacent to ft. adjacent to
Rear ft. in height and ft. adjacent to
DX-3 or any DX-3 or any
adjacent to any railroad centerline
residential zone residential zone
residential zone
Open Space Standards for Residential Uses
Min. Private Open Space n/a 48 sf per unit 48 sf per unit n/a
Min. Private Open Space
n/a 6 ft. 6 ft. n/a
Dimension
0 sf if development
fronts Main Street;
Min. Common Open Space 50 sf per unit 100 sf per unit 50 sf per unit
50 sf per unit if off
Main Street

• A. Additional FAR may be granted for uses that offer community benefits. Eligible benefits include but are not limited to public open space beyond what is required, restoration or adaptive reuse of a historic structure, or the promotion of alternative modes of transportation. The additional development capacity and nature of community benefits may be determined through a Development Agreement (see § 17.100.180, Development Agreements).

• B. In the Downtown Gateway DX-4 district, development approved as part of a master plan or precise plan, may allow for increase in lot coverage for one or more individual parcels if community serving features have been incorporated, such as a plaza, open space, or pass through to an interior courtyard.

• C. Building setback from Main Street may be increased to allow for outdoor dining, patio, or plaza space at the discretion of the Director or applicable Review Authority.

• (Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)

• A. Preservation/Restoration of and Additions to Historic Structures. See § 17.56.050, Preservation/Restoration of and Additions to Historic Structures.

• B. New Development or Renovation of Non-Historic Structures Design Standards in the Downtown Zones. See § 17.56.060, New Development or Renovation of Non-Historic Structures Design Standards in the Downtown Zones.

• C. Citywide Standards. All development is subject to the provisions of Division III, Citywide Standards.

• (Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024)