Chapter 17.60 — OTC, OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL

This designation is applied to specified properties that front along North Washington Street, south of Madison Street, as indicated on the Zoning Map. It is intended to reflect Yountville's commercial beginnings, capture the historic character of early Yountville, and recall the smallscale businesses and structures of this period. Maintenance and rehabilitation of existing commercial structures that embody this historic character is encouraged.

It is also the intent of this classification to promote an interesting, attractive environment for pedestrians, and enhance the interface between commercial uses and the street.

The following rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial. (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial:

• A. All new uses listed in Section 17.60.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be as regulated by Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title;

• B. Development shall be of an intensity and scale which preserves and enhances the historic, small-scale commercial character of the district. Building height, massing and size shall be compatible with adjacent development, with smaller building sizes appropriate for the east side of Washington Street, and shall comply with the design standards established in Chapter 17.72 of this title;

• C. Development shall contribute to a well-integrated mix of uses that create an attractive, vibrant, and walkable Washington Street experience. Buildings shall be generally streetoriented with pedestrian entrances from the street; and

• D. Parking shall be accommodated in ways which limit its visibility and prominence, typically in small lots screened from public view as established in Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.136, Walls, Fences and Landscape Screening, of this title.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following conditions shall apply to the identified parcels as specified:

• A. For the existing commercial building located at 6711 Washington Street (APN 036-440-01) which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

  1. The existing building and its front porch, and the existing front yard shall be

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preserved and maintained.

• B. For the existing commercial building located at 6720 Washington Street (that is, APN 036-033-013) which may be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:

  1. The structure shall not be removed or substantially altered without environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

• C. For the existing commercial building located at 6770 Washington Street (that is, APN 036-033-001) which has been determined to be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:

  1. The existing building and its front porch shall not be permitted to be demolished, and shall be preserved and maintained;

  2. The existing "MARKET" lettering on the upper building façade shall be preserved and maintained in a quality consistent with historic documentation; and

3. The building shall not be modified in ways that would alter its scale and character.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following uses shall be permitted for lands designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial:

• A. General retail;

• B. Professional office use, subject to issuance of an administrative use permit, as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;

• C. Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;

• D. Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;

• E. Accessory residential uses; and

• F. Accessory commercial uses.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:

• A. Lodging, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;

• B. Full service restaurant, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;

• C. Limited service restaurant;

• D. Bar or nightclub, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;

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• E. Wine tasting room;

• F. Mobile food vendor;

• G. Alcoholic beverage retail sales;

• H. Adult-oriented business, provided that the property containing the adult-oriented use is at least 100 feet from the property line of a residentially zoned parcel and at least 500 feet from a property containing another adult-oriented business;

• I. Exterior display of merchandise;

• J. Personal service;

• K. Medical office;

• L. Banks and financial services;

• M. Food and beverage production;

• N. Indoor recreation and fitness center;

• O. Mixed use development;

• P. Live/work unit;

• Q. Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;

• R. Utility facilities;

• S. Commercial auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title; and

• T. Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.

• (Ord. 21-501 § 9)

Ground floor uses for buildings fronting on Washington Street shall be primarily pedestrianoriented uses.

(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.60-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.

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Table 17.60-1
Development Standard Requirement for OTC District Additional Regulations
Maximum Lot Size 15,000 square feet
Maximum Floor Area Ratio 0.25 See Section 17.178.040 for
(FAR) Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for alterations to existing commercial
housing uses, and professional office buildings.
uses subject to Section 17.178.010.
There shall only be one additional
FAR bonus of 0.15 and it may
include a combination of the uses
listed herein.
Minimum Setbacks See Chapter 17.108 for allowed
encroachments into yards.
Front 10 feet for buildings < 15 feet high;
15 feet for buildings 15-18 feet high;
20 feet for buildings >18 feet high
Side As determined by Master
Development Plan
Side (street fronting) As determined by Master
Development Plan
Rear As determined by Master
Development Plan
Height Limit Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to
plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to
plate and 30 feet to peak
Minimum Open Space Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross Open space does not include the
area area of public sidewalks in the
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of public right-of-way.
gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross
area
Parking As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-
Street Parking and Loading
Signage As allowed by Chapter 17.152, Signs
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(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

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