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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 – 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Jan Wolff
Vice Chairperson Duane Anderson
Commissioner David Bentz
Commissioner Mark Dariz
Commissioner Jerel Seay
Commissioner Charles Bourbeau
Commissioner Dennis Schmidt
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not
on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes.
Please state your name for the record before making your presentation. The Commissio n may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will
be approved by one motion if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial
agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use
Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and
voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communication.
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public
hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited t o provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the
Commission for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
2. PLN 2016-1594/ZCH 2016-0181, AMEND LAND USE DEFINITIONS
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2016-1594/ZCH 2016-0181
Project Location: Citywide
Project
Description:
The project consists of repealing Articles 2 through 22 of Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Atascadero
Municipal Code and replacing these sections with a streamlined Articles 2 through 5.
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
Section 15061.(3) exempts activities which are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only
to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
City Staff: Phil Dunsmore, Community Development Director, Phone: 470-3488, Email: pdunsmore@atascadero.org
Staff
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission provide direction and continue the item to date uncertain.
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on July 19, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma
Avenue, Atascadero.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed
on this Agenda, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing.
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WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and thir d Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of
the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of b usiness referred to on the Agenda are on
file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall
business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website,
www.atascadero.org. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are either read into
the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community
Development Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of
meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470-3400).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City
meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office,
both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will
assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or
service.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business
with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will
be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will
give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public
comment period is open and will request an yone interested to address the Commission regarding the matter being
considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
2. Give your name (not required).
3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development
Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should
be on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation
for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, June 7, 2016 – 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:58 p.m.
Chairperson Wolff called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. and Commissioner Bentz led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Bentz, Dariz, Bourbeau, Vice Chairperson
Anderson, and Chairperson Wolff
Absent: Commissioner Schmidt (excused absence)
Commissioner Seay (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Assistant Planner, Katie Banister
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Wolff closed the Public Comment period.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 7-5-16
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2016
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Bourbeau to approve the
consent calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2016-1595, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 1215 EL CAMINO REAL
Assistant Planner Banister gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: William Van Horbek
(Bunyon Bros.) and Becky Collie.
Chairperson Wolff closed the Public Comment period.
Property Owner: Sandra Boneso, Camino Del Roble Mobile Home Park, 1215 El Camino
Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2016-1595 / TRP 2016-0199
Certified
Arborist:
Bunyon Bros. Tree Service, 5345 Davenport Creek Rd., SLO, CA
93401
Project Location: 1215 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 049-042-019 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
The project consists of a request to remove a 63-inch diameter coast live
oak tree. The tree is leaning into the mobile home located in space 36. The
project arborist reports the tree is in fair condition, but notes decay in the
lower trunk and root area.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
Zoning District: Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20)
City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone:
470-3480
Staff
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A approving Tree
Removal Permit 2016-0199.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Bourbeau to adopt PC
Resolution 2016-A approving PLN 2016-
1595/TRP 2016-0199 to allow the removal of
one (1) native tree, based on findings and
subject to mitigation.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial
agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Perm its,
and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and voting on
the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communication.
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public
hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited t o provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the Commission
for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission will discuss
the item and take appropriate action(s).)
3. PLN 2016-1593, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 1320 EL CAMINO REAL
(PACIFIC COAST RV)
Property Owner: Ken Jeglum, 7401 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant: Pacific Coast RV, Inc., 2850 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2016-1593 / CUP 2016-0297
Project Location: 1320 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 049-093-015 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
The project consists of a proposal for an auto dealer & supplies, and auto
repair & services use in the Commercial Park zoning district. The applicant
proposes to sell parts and to provide repair services for recreational vehicles
from the existing building. Two signs are proposed: one on the wall of the
building, the other a free-standing, freeway-oriented sign.
General Plan Designation: Commercial Park (CPK)
Zoning District: Commercial Park (CPK)
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
The project qualifies for a Class 1 exemption from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Existing Facilities (Section 15301)
for operation, maintenance and permitting of an existing facility.
City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone:
470-3480
Staff
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A approving CUP
2016-0296 allowing the operation of an auto dealer & supplies, and auto
repair & services use.
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EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Bourbeau drove by the property, walked the site and spoke with an
employee of Pacific Coast RV, and then also spoke on the phone with Dutch Nichols.
Assistant Planner Banister gave the staff report and stated this will be a second location
for their business. Assistant Planner Banister is recommending revised conditions as
follows:
Condition 7: “Provide a decorative fence along the Hwy 101 frontage; design and
materials to be approved by Planning Services staff.”
Condition 10: “A wall mounted freeway-oriented sign shall be allowed on the
building and shall be permitted with a maximum size of 40 square feet with letters
not to exceed 14 inches in height.”
Condition 15: “No temporary signs, including banners or feather flags shall be
installed on the Hwy 101 frontage.”
Community Development Director Dunsmore clarified that on Condition 10, signs will be
on buildings, never on walls or fences. Community Development Director Dunsmore and
Assistant Planner Banister answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Shawn Brewer and
Dutch Nichols. Mr. Brewer answered questions from the Commission and stated his
concern about the sign condition. He proposes a freeway sign. Dutch Nichols indicated
that Mr. Jeglum asked him to speak on his behalf, and asked the Commission to eliminate
the requirement for shade trees in Condition 11 and to eliminate the requirement for solid
fencing in Condition 6.
Discussion ensued and it wasn’t clear if the fence might be a Caltrans fence. Community
Development Director Dunsmore answered questions raised during public comment and
suggested that the Commission could provide direction for staff to work with the applicant
on the landscaping, fence, and comply with our standards and code.
Chairperson Wolff closed the Public Comment period.
Chairperson Wolff re-opened Public Comment.
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Shawn Brewer.
Chairperson Wolff closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Bourbeau to adopt PC
Resolution 2016-A approving PLN 2016-
1593/CUP 2016-0297 to allow an Auto Dealer
and Supplies use and an Auto Repair and
Service use at 1320 El Camino Real, and two
wall signs on a single building face and a
freeway-oriented sign, based on findings
and subject to amended conditions of
approval as follows: Condition 6 will be
amended to delete the word “permanent.”
Condition 7 shall be amended to read “Staff
will work with the applicant to ensure that
the existing fence along Hwy. 101 meets
existing code requirements.” Condition 10
shall be amended to read: “A freeway-
oriented sign shall be allowed consistent
with the City’s Municipal Code with size,
placement, and design to be similar to the
existing signs at Pacific Coast RV and for the
applicant to work with staff on the final
design and placement.” Condition 11 shall
be amended to delete the 2nd and 3rd bullet
points - no trees and landscaping on the
southside is necessary, shrubs should be
planted along the small strip of land on the
applicant’s side of the fence. Added
condition: Applicant will sell/store new
vehicles (no vehicles under repair or
vehicles over five years old) against Hwy 101
property line frontage.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTORS REPORT
Community Development Director Dunsmore announced that the next Planning
Commission hearing which is scheduled for June 21, 2016 may be cancelled.
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Community Development Director gave an update on upcoming hearing items
(permanent event center and amending land use definitions). Mr. Dunsmore also gave
an update on Walmart.
Because the next meeting falls the day after a Holiday, Mr. Dunsmore asked for proposed
attendance at the July 5th meeting and it appears most Commissioners will be present.
ADJOURNMENT – 9:29 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for June 21, 2016,
at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Phil Dunsmore, AICP, Community Development Director, 470-3488, pdunsmore@atascadero.org
Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Associate Planner, 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org
Land Use Definition Amendments
Study Session, PLN 2016-1594
(City of Atascadero)
SUBJECT:
This study session outlines proposed amendments to the City’s Land Use Definitions which
are an integral component of the Atascadero Municipal Code chapter 9, Zoning.
BACKGROUND:
Several of the City Council’s primary goals are to implement common sense regulations,
promote economic development and to improve communication with the public. Tied very
closely to these goals is a focus on building and maintaining a business -friendly environment.
As part of the larger picture and in our ongoing efforts to achieve Council’s goals, Staff has
been working on improving what is known as the “Land Use Definitions” chapter of the City’s
Zoning Code for ease of use and to better reflect current times. This portion of the Zoning
Code defines hypothetical land uses so that staff and the public can easily understand and
interpret what land uses are appropriate in each zoning district. The update will simplify land
use definitions to make it easier for the public to determine just what they can do with their
property, and is designed to recognize current development trends and land uses that are not
currently categorized. The update will also amend some of the land use definitions for
consistency with current state law.
There currently is a great deal of interest being expressed by various investors and business
owners in locating to Atascadero, most notably in light manufacturing. The City’s current
zoning definitions are not as clear as they could be and do not reflect contemporary land uses
such as microbreweries, clean industrial, and tasting rooms. The end goal of this project is to
ensure that the City can continue to accommodate the quality and type of development that is
anticipated by the City’s General Plan while responding t o current development needs. It is
very important to note that the City is not making any changes to current zoning, but is striving
only to clarify the Zoning Code, specifically the land use definitions section, for ease of use.
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The updated land use definitions will become part of a new effort to repackage the City’s
Zoning Code into a new “Zoning Handbook”, which is to be graphically reorganized for ease of
use and legibility. The new Zoning Handbook will not be a rewrite of the City’s Zoning Code,
but it will place the most commonly referenced policies such as land use and property
development standards into a separate document that is easy to interpret and understand, and
will act as a quick reference guide for both City staff and the community.
The primary focus of the land use definitions update is geared towards permit streamlining,
common sense regulation, and economic development. These goals are specifically derived
from the recent City Council strategic planning exercise.
Staff will be returning to the Planning Commission with an update of the definitions based on
following specifics:
Ensure that the land use definitions describe uses that advance economic development
opportunities within the City.
Modify and modernize land use descriptions to encourage entrepreneurship.
Consolidate antiquated land uses that may not have been modified since the City’s
incorporation that were carried over from San Luis Obispo County and may no longer
be relevant in Atascadero.
Ensure that existing land uses are accommodated and amendments do not create non -
conforming uses.
Broaden land use categories by performance standards instead of trying to define each
land use.
During the strategic planning discussion, the City Council directed the Community
Development Department to develop a more user friendly “Zoning Handbook”, particularly for
residents, design professionals, and others to better understand the City’s existing Zoning
Ordinance. This “handbook” will simply consist of excerpts of the most commonly utilized
sections of the Municipal Code such as the property develo pment standards, parking
standards and basic zoning standards. Graphics and tables will supplement the code to aid in
interpreting property development standards such as building setbacks, height, parking and
other criteria. The updated definitions and a table illustrating allowed uses will be a component
of the zoning handbook.
This critical first step in amending the land use definitions is the fundamental in maintaining our
existing zoning standards. In the near future, staff will be performing a broader study of the
commercial corridor as part of the EL Camino Real Corridor study. This future work effort will
require extensive public outreach and may result in additional zoning amendments. However,
at this time we are simply implementing strategic planning goals by taking steps to streamline
the City’s land use definitions. Specifically, staff will be returning to the Commission with the
following:
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Adding Land Use descriptions that are currently not clearly codified in the City’s Land
Use descriptions, including uses that align with the City’s economic development such
as tourism, clean technology uses, and other uses that produce jobs within the City
(microbreweries, wineries, business park uses, light industrial etc.).
Provide definitions for uses that are currently noted in the code but have no existing
definition (e.g. Research and Development).
Eliminate redundancy and group manufacturing and other commercial uses into broad
categories while listing relevant examples.
ANALYSIS:
Land Use Descriptions
The Land Use descriptions in Chapter 3 of the Zoning Ordinance (AMC 9-3) contain general
descriptions and examples of the types of uses that may be permitted in the City. The uses
described in this section enable planning staff to make determinations of permitted,
conditionally permitted or non-permitted uses for each zoning district. Planning staff utilizes
the land use descriptions to provide the correct information to applicants in regards to the
entitlement process for a particular use.
The existing land use descriptions define very specific uses such as “medical extended care
services” to very broad descriptions such as “general merchandise”. Portions of this section
have already been amended to reflect more modern uses such as the “personal services” and
“Residential Care of the Elderly (RCFE)”, while other descriptions have remained in the code,
despite no presence or ability to locate such fa cilities within the City Limits, such as “fisheries
and game preserves.” Some of these descriptions reflect uses that were allowed in the County
but may not have been located within the City prior to incorporation.
Additionally, the code contains land uses that lack any definition. This is particularly noted in
the Downtown Office (DO) and Downtown Commercial (DC) zoning districts. The following are
several of the codified land uses that lack descriptions:
Research and Development (R&D)
R&D biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical
Studios-art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.
ATMs
Child/Adult Day Care
Government Facilities & Offices
The land use descriptions enable planning staff to make a determination whether a use is
permitted within a zoning district. These definitions also allow the development and real-estate
community to determine allowable land uses for property. These definitions are the first steps
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in the entitlement process and guide planning staff, decision makers and the public. Some
uses will continue to require very detailed definitions such as “adult-oriented businesses,”
“personal services-restricted,” and “single-family dwelling”, while other uses should be broad to
allow discretion and interpretation. This includes manufacturing uses, retail uses and office-
type uses.
The significance of Land Use Descriptions
Staff utilizes land use descriptions to determine the necessary permits for entitlement. Allowed
uses are those that are generally consistent with neighborhood character, th us generally have
a shorter entitlement process. Uses that are determined to be “allowed” generally do not
trigger a discretionary review process.
Uses that are determined to be “conditionally permitted” require an applicant to seek a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to utilize a particular use on a parcel. Although these
uses are “allowed”, a closer examination of the use is necessary to avoid conflicts with the
surrounding neighborhood through the application of conditions or specific performance
standards that can accommodate aesthetics, noise, hours of operation, or other criteria.
With this revision to the land use descriptions, it is the intent to maintain the consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning. It is not the intent to change what is currently allowed in
each of the zoning districts or to make existing land uses non -conforming. Instead, the intent is
to make the zoning descriptions easier to use, easier to understand, and to reduce redundancy
and typographical errors. These amendments are intended to facilitate community
development potential through recognizing current land use trends . This “cleanup” is an
exercise that should occur on a regular basis in order to keep the zoning regulations a “living
document” that follows and keeps up with contemporary community development trends.
The Zoning Handbook and proposed format amendments
Currently, the City’s Zoning Ordinance is combined with many other sections of the Municipal
Code such as the Sign Regulations, Tree Regulations, Subdivision Regulations and many
other related ordinances. Many communities utilize a “zoning handbook” that provides the
most commonly utilized sections of the municipal code in a separate document with easy to
read tables and graphics.
The zoning handbook should contain the following elements:
Basic processing standards (use permits, time frames, etc.)
List of Allowed Uses in Each Zone (Table)
Land Use Definitions
Parking Standards (Table)
Property development standards (lot sizes, setbacks, height, etc.)
The Zoning Ordinance can be difficult to navigate, therefore the intent is to create a document
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that any resident or applicant can view to understand the basic fundamentals of what is
permitted, what is conditionally permitted or what is not allowed in a particular zoning district. It
should also clearly describe items such as parking, building height, setbacks and basic
property development standards.
The existing ordinance is structured so that each individual zoning district lists permitted and
conditionally permitted uses. One must flip back and forth to determine if a use such as a “bar
and tavern” is permitted in the Commercial-Retail (CR) and Commercial-Neighborhood (CN)
zones. This makes it difficult for applicants and staff to interpret uses, especially when
assisting customers at the counter or for those individuals performing due diligence where a
business may be located. In 2011, the City amended the residential zoning portion of the code
that created a use table similar to the Downtown Zoning District. Uses are listed with a side by
side comparison of where one can locate within a district, as illustrated in Attachment 2. This
format will be utilized for all of the zoning districts.
CONCLUSION:
Only a few land use descriptions have been modified over the years while others have
remained in place. An update of the land use descriptions will enable staff to better interpret
uses that are more prevalent now and ensure definitions are less rigid for certain uses that the
City deems as vitally important to its growth and prosperity.
Finally, an opportunity exists to re-organize the Zoning Code to be more “user friendly”. This
reorganization should give staff, residents, and applicants the ability to easily review permitted
uses within a zoning district, as well as the opportunity to group “use tables” within proper
categories such as residential, non-residential, and public facilities/use sections. This
“reorganization” does not constitute a code amendment. Instead it involves taking adopted
code sections and organizing them into a separate document that would be available to the
public.
Staff will return to the Planning Commission in August with a draft of the land use definitions
along with a draft of the “Zoning Handbook”. This topic will also be discussed with the City
Council at their July 12th meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Existing Title 9-Article 29, Land Use Descriptions (grouped)
Attachment 2: Existing Title 9 – Article 3 & 13, Residential District Allowable land uses &
Downtown Zone 1
Attachment 3: Existing Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses
Attachment 4: Draft outline of the Zoning Handbook.
Attachment 5: Council Vision and 15-17 Strategic Planning Goals Matrix
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Attachment 1: Existing Title 9-Article 29, Land Use Descriptions – Grouped by Uses
9-3.701. Purpose. This section contains descriptions of the types of land uses which can be established under this
article. The uses described here are allowed in the various zoning districts established. The description of land
uses are intended only to list the various land uses included under each general heading and do not explain what
permit requirements or performance standards may be applicable to a given use.
Agriculture Resources – Land Use Definitions
1. Agricultural Accessory Uses. Includes any use that is customarily part of an agricultural activity
and is clearly incidental and secondary to that activity and does not change the character of the
agricultural use. Agricultural accessory uses include grazing, crop production to feed animals, and
related storage of vehicles and personal property, and accessory structures including barns, stables
and corrals.
2. Ag Processing. Establishment performing a variety of operations on crops subsequent to their
harvest, with the intent of preparing them for market or further processing and packaging at a
distance from the agricultural area including: alfalfa cubing; hay bali ng and cubing; corn shelling;
drying of corn, rice, hay, fruits and vegetables; grain cleaning and custom grinding; custom grist
mills; custom milling of flour, feed and grain; sorting, grading and packaging of fruits and
vegetables; tree nut hulling and shelling; cotton ginning; and wineries.
3. Crop Production and Grazing. Agricultural uses including the production of grains, field crops,
vegetables, melons, fruits, tree nuts, flower fields and seed production, tree and sod farms, crop
services and crop harvesting. Also includes the raising or feeding of beef cattle, sheep and goats by
grazing or pasturing. Does not include feedlots, which are not allowed.
4. Farm Animal Raising. The keeping, feeding or grazing of animals as an avocation, hobby, or
school project, subordinate to the principal residential use of a property, includes species
commonly considered as farm animals as well as exotic species, but does not include household
pets. See also “Livestock Specialties.”
5. Farm Equipment and Supplies. Establishments primarily engaged in the sale or rental of
agricultural machinery and equipment for use in the preparation and maintenance of the soil, the
planting and harvesting of crops, and other operations and processes pertaining to work on the
farm; also dairy and other livestock equipment. Includes agricultural machinery, dairy farm
machinery and equipment, irrigation equipment, poultry equipment and frost protection
equipment; hay, grain and feed sales.
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6. Farm Labor Quarters. Includes residences, rooming houses and boardinghouses and mess halls
for farm workers employed on land owned by the owner of the building site on which the quarters
are located.
7. Horticultural Specialties. Agricultural establishments primarily engaged in the production of
ornamental plants and other nursery products, grown under cover or outdoors. Also includes
establishments engaged in the sale of such products, i.e., wholesale and retail nurseries.
8. Roadside Stands. Open structures for the retail sale of agricultural products (except hay, grain and
feed sales which are included under “Farm Equipment and Supplies”) which are located on the site
or in the area of the property where the products being sold were grown.
9. Livestock Specialties. Agricultural establishments primarily engaged in commercial livestock
keeping or feeding as a principal land use which, because of operational characteristics, may
generate dust, odors or visual impacts which could have an adverse effect upon adjacent
properties. Such uses include dairies, chicken, turkey and other poultry farms; animal specialties
(such as rabbit farms and other fur-bearing animals); other specialties such as bee farms, aviaries,
worm farms, etc
Natural Resources – Land Use Definitions
10. Forestry. Establishments primarily engaged in the operation of timber tracts, tree farms, forest
nurseries, and related activities such as reforestation services; also the gathering of gum barks, sap,
moss and other forest products. Does not include logging camps.
11. Mining. Resource extractions establishments primarily engaged in mining, developing mines or
exploring for metallic minerals (ores), coal and nonmetallic minerals (except fuels), or surface
mines extracting crushed and broken stone, dimension stone or sand and gravel. See also “Stone
and Cut Stone Products.”
12. Petroleum Refining and Related Industries . Manufacturing and processing establishments
primarily engaged in petroleum refining, and compounding lubricating oils and greases from
purchased materials. Also includes manufacture of pe troleum coke and fuel briquettes and
petroleum bulk stations. Petroleum and petroleum products distributors are included in
“Wholesaling and Distribution.”
13. Surface Mining. No longer in code. Should be eliminated from all zones.
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Residential Uses – Land Use Definitions
14. Mobile home Developments. Any site that is planned and improved to accommodate two (2) or
more mobile homes used for residential purposes, or on which two (2) or more mobile homes, as
the term “mobile home” is defined in California Civil Code Section 798.3 or successor provision
of the California Mobile home Residency Law, for non-transient use, are rented, leased, or held out
for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision,
cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate mobile homes
used for residential purposes.
15. Mobile home Dwelling. A vehicle without self-propulsion designed and equipped as a dwelling
unit to be used with a foundation.
16. Multiple-Family Dwelling. Two (2) or more dwelling units located on a single lot, each occupied
by a single housekeeping unit; includes buildings or groups of buildings designated as apartments,
duplexes, triplexes and condominiums, but not including motels, hotels, dormitories, or RV parks
as herein defined. Also includes transitional housing, supportive housing and single room
occupancy housing where people live as independently as possible with the assistance of social
services tailored to each person’s needs as defined in Section 9-9.102 of the Zoning Ordinance.
17. Organization Houses. Residential lodging houses operated by membership organizations for the
benefit of their constituents and not open to the general public. Also includes fraternity and
sorority residential houses and religious residential retreats.
18. Primary Family Housing. A secondary dwelling to a single family dwelling which is limited to
occupancy by members of the immediate family of the property owner. Immediate family
members shall only include grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, sisters and brothers of
the property owner or spouse of the property owner.
19. Residential Accessory Uses. Includes any use that is customarily part of a residence and is clearly
incidental and secondary to a residence and does not change the character of the residential use.
Residential accessory uses include the storage of vehicles and other personal property and
accessory structures including garages, studios and workshops.
20. Secondary Residential Unit. Second residential units are defined as residential occupancy
constructions (R) with a kitchen and full bathroom that is accessory to the primary unit and
intended for permanent occupancy by a second housekeeping unit.
21. Age Restricted Housing. Residential multifamily or single-family units that restrict occupancy
based on age. This use typically consists of senior housing which restricts age for fifty-five (55)
and older.
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22. Single-Family Dwelling. An attached or detached building not to contain more than one (1)
kitchen wherein the occupants of the dwelling unit are living and functioning together as a single
housekeeping unit, meaning that they have established ties and familiarity with each other, jointly
use common areas, interact with each other, membership in the single housekeeping unit is fairly
stable as opposed to transient, and members have some control over who becomes a member of the
single housekeeping unit. Also includes factory-built, manufactured housing units and mobile
homes constructed in compliance with Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code, or
successor provision as defined in Section 9-9.102 of the Zoning Ordinance; transitional housing
and supportive housing serving six (6) or fewer persons as defined in Section 9-9.102 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
23. Single room occupancy unit (SRO). A structure that provides separate, single room, residential
living units with no on-premises residential medical care. Units within the structure may have
individual bathroom facilities, shared bath or toilet facilities for the residents, or any combination
thereof. SRO may include structures commonly called rooming houses or boarding houses. SRO
facilities shall not be age restricted. Age restricted SRO facilities shall be considered a residential
care facility for the elderly (RCFE).
24. Temporary Dwelling. Includes the temporary use of a mobile home or recreational vehicle as a
dwelling unit, following the issuance of a building permit for a permanent residence while the
permanent residence is under construction.
25. Caretaker Residence/Employee Unit. A permanent residence that is secondary or accessory to
the primary use of the property, and used for housing a caretaker employed on the site of any
nonresidential use where a caretaker is needed for security purposes or to provide twenty-four (24)
hour care or monitoring of plants, animals, equipment, or other conditions on the site. Does not
include housing for caretaker-type employees in the Agriculture Zone which is defined as “farm
labor quarters.”
26. Live/Work Units. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a
single household in a structure, either single-family or multifamily, that has been designed or
structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and which
includes:
a. Complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities in compliance with the Building Code; and
b. Working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.
c. Working space include uses that are either permitted within the zoning district.
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Recreation, Education, & Public Assembly – Land Use Definitions
27. Schools—Business and Vocational. Business and secretarial schools; vocational schools offering
specialized trade and commercial courses; specialized nondegree granting schools, such as: music
schools; dramatic schools; language schools; driver education schools; ballet and other dance
studios; and establishments furnishing educational courses by mail.
28. Schools. An institution or establishment that provides a program of instruction and teaching
services. Includes: preschools, nursery schools and day care centers; elementary and secondary
schools serving grades K through 12 (or portions thereof); junior colleges, colleges and
universities; and similar education institutions. Does not include Sunday schools which are
permitted under “Churches a nd Related Facilities.”
29. Churches and Related Activities. Religious organization facilities operated for worship or for
promotion of religious activities, including churches and religious Sunday-type schools. Other
establishments maintained by religious organizations, such as educational institutions, hospitals
and other operations that may be considered commercial in nature if not run by the religious
organization (such as a recreational camp) are classified according to their respective activities.
30. Membership Organizations. Organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion
of the interests of the members, including: business associations; professional membership
organizations; labor unions and similar labor organizations; civic, social and fraternal
organizations (not lodging); political organizations and other membership organizations.
31. Indoor Recreation Services. Facilities for various indoor sports and recreation, including:
bowling alleys; ice skating and roller skating; gymnasiums, health and athletic clubs; tennis,
handball, racquetball and similar indoor sports; shooting and archery ranges; recreation and
community centers.
32. Outdoor Recreation Services. Facilities for various outdoor sports and recreation, including:
amusement and kiddie parks; golf courses, golf driving ranges and miniature golf courses;
skateboard parks; go-cart and miniature auto race tracks; tennis courts, swim and tennis clubs and
facilities; play lots, playgrounds and athletic fields; recreation and community centers.
33. Libraries, Museums. Permanent public or quasi-public facilities generally of a noncommercial
nature such as libraries, museums, art exhibitions, planetariums, aquariums, botanical gardens,
arboretums and zoos. Also includes historic sites and exhibits.
34. Outdoor Recreation Services . Facilities for various outdoor sports and recreation, including:
amusement and kiddie parks; golf courses, golf driving ranges and miniature golf courses;
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skateboard parks; go -cart and miniature auto race tracks; tennis courts, swim and tennis clubs
and facilities; play lots, playgrounds and athletic fields; recreation and community centers.
35. Amusement Services. Establishments providing indoor amusement or entertainment on payment
of a fee or admission charge, such as: arcades and coin-operated amusements; card rooms, billiard
and pool halls as a primary use; alleys; ice skating and roller skating; dance halls, and ballrooms
which are principal uses rather than being subordinate to an eating or drinking place; gymnasiums,
reducing salons, health and exercise facilities that do not include courts or similar facilities
designed for tennis, handball, racquetball or similar indoor participation sports.
36. Public Assembly and Entertainment. Facilities for public assembly and group entertainment
such as: public and semi-public auditoriums; exhibition and convention halls; civic theaters and
meeting halls; motion picture theaters; legitimate theater facilities for live theatrical presentations
or concerts by bands and orchestras; amphitheaters; meeting halls for rent and similar public
assembly uses.
37. Rural Sports and Group Facilities. Establishments supporting special group activities such as:
archery, pistol, rifle, and skeet clubs and facilities; dude ranches; health resorts i ncluding outdoor
hot spring, spa or hot tub facilities; hunting and fishing clubs; recreational camps; group or
organized camps; incidental, seasonal camping areas without facilities; equestrian facilities,
including riding academies, schools, stables and exhibition facilities.
38. Social and Service Organizations. Public or quasi-public establishments providing social services
and rehabilitation services to such as counseling centers, welfare offices, job counseling and
training centers, or vocational rehabilitation agencies, persons with social or personal problems
requiring special services and to the handicapped and the disadvantaged. Also included are
organizations soliciting funds to be used directly for these related services. Also includes
establishments engaged in community improvement and neighborhood development. Does not
include child day care services which are classified under “Schools.”
39. Sports Assembly. Facilities for spectator-oriented specialized group sports assembly that includes:
stadiums and coliseums; arenas and field houses; race tracks (auto and animals); motorcycle racing
and drag strips; and other sports that are considered commercial.
40. Temporary Events. Any use of a structure or land for an event for a limited period of time where
the site is not to be permanently altered by grading or construction of accessory facilities. Events
include: art shows; rodeos; religious revivals; tent camps; outdoor festivals and concerts.
41. Cemeteries. Interment establishments engaged in subdividing property into cemetery lots and
offering burial plots or air space for sale. Includes animal cemeteries and cemetery, mauso-leum
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and columbarium operations. Excludes funeral parlor and related facilities which are listed under
“Mortuary Services.”
Tourism, Lodging, & Dinning – Land Use Definitions
42. Bed and Breakfast. Transient lodging establishments primarily engaged in providing overnight or
otherwise temporary lodging for the general public. Such establishments provide limited meal
service, generally breakfast, for lodgers
43. Hotels, Motels. Commercial transient lodging establishments, including hotels, motor hotels,
motels, tourist courts or cabins, primarily engaged in providing overnight or otherwise temporary
lodging, with or without meals, for the general public. Such establishments shall not provide
kitchen facilities in more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the units.
44. Recreational Vehicle Parks. Transient lodging establishments primarily engaged in renting,
leasing or otherwise providing overnight or short-term sites for trailers, campers, or tents, with or
without individual utility hookups, but with other facilities such as public restrooms. Does not
include incidental camping areas, which are included under “Rural Sports and Group Facilities.”
45. Bar/Tavern. Establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold for on -site consumption, which
is not part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, night clubs, and similar
establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholi c beverages.
46. Eating and Drinking Places. Restaurants and other establishments selling prepared foods and
drinks for consumption on the premises, as well as facilities for dancing and other entertainment
which are secondary and subordinate to the principal use of the establishment as an eating and
drinking place. Also includes lunch counters and refreshment stands selling prepared goods and
drinks for immediate consumption. Restaurants, lunch counters, and drinking places operated as
subordinate service facilities within other establishments are not included here unless they are
operated as leased departments by outside operators. Does not include establishments with drive-
through facilities.
47. Eating and Drinking Places with Drive-Through Facilities. Establishments which include
points of service where customers are served prepared food without leaving their vehicles.
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48. Accessory Storage. The indoor or outdoor storage of various materials on the same site as a
principal building or land use which is other than storage, which supports the activities or conduct
of the principal use.
49. Auto Dealers (New and Used) and Supplies. Retail and wholesale trade establishments selling
new and used automobiles, including, but not limited to, light trucks (US DOT Class 1, 2, and 3),
boats (FBSA Class A and Class 1 boats (under twenty-six (26) feet in length)), recreational
vehicles, recreational/utility trailers, motorcycles and mopeds. Also includes establishments selling
new parts and accessories within a building for the above. Does not include establishments dealing
exclusively in used parts. Includes automobile repair shops only when maintained by establishment
engaged in the sale of vehicles on the same site. Does not include “service stations,” which are
separately defined.
50. Building Materials and Hardware. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
lumber and other building materials, including paint, wallpaper, glass, hardware, nursery stock,
lawn and garden supplies. Includes all such stores selling to the general public, even if sales to
contractors account for a larger proportion of total sales. Establishments primarily selling
plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment and electrical supplies are classified in
“Wholesaling and Distribution.”
51. Food and Beverage Retail Sales. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in selling food for
home preparation and consumption, as well as the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages for
consumption off the premises, including wine tasting facilities which are not on the same site as
the winery.
52. Fuel and Ice Dealers. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale to consumers of
coal, wood, ice, fuel, oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), bottled or in bulk..
53. Furniture, Home Furnishings and Equipment. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in
selling furnishings for the home, such as furniture, floor coverings, draperies, glass and chinaware,
domestic stoves, refrigerators and other household electrical and gas appliances. Establishments
selling electrical and gas appliances are included only if the major part of their sales consist of
articles for home use. Also includes retail sale of office furniture, as well as music stores.
54. General Merchandise Stores. Retail trades included in this group are department stores, variety
stores, drug and discount stores, general stores, etc., engaged in retail sales of m any lines of new
and used merchandise, including: dry goods; apparel and accessories; furniture and home
furnishings; small wares; hardware; sporting goods and equipment; bicycles, parts and accessories.
Also includes sales of miscellaneous shopping goods such as: books; stationery; jewelry; hobby
materials, toys and games; cameras and photographic supplies; gifts, novelties and souvenirs;
luggage and leather goods; fabrics and sewing supplies; florists; cigar and newsstands; artists’
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items (stores for which may include space for crafting operations when such area is subordinate to
the retail sales); and other miscellaneous retail shopping goods.
55. Mail Order and Vending. Establishments primarily engaged in retail sale of products by catalog
and mail order. Also includes vending machine distributorships and suppliers.
56. Sales Lots. Sales lots consist of any outdoor sales area for permanent display of motorized farm
equipment, boats (FBSA Class 3 and 4 boats (over twenty-six (26) feet in length)), heavy
commercial trucks (US DOT Class 4 through 8), mobile homes, construction equipment, or other
heavy equipment; outdoor equipment rental yards; or large scale temporary or perman ent outdoor
sales activities, including, but not limited to, swap meets and flea markets.
57. Adult-Oriented Business. Any business defined by the Atascadero Sexually Oriented Business
Ordinance (see Chapter 5-10 of this code) as an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult novelty store,
adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater, massage
parlor (excluding State-licensed massage therapy), sexual encounter establishment, or nude model
studio is a sexually oriented business.
58. Temporary or Seasonal Retail Sales. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of
fireworks; produce; Christmas trees or other seasonal items; or semiannual sales of art or
handcrafted items in conjunction with community festivals or art shows.
59. Service Stations. Retail trade establishments primarily engaged in the sale of gasoline, which may
also provide lubrication, oil change and tune-up services incidental to gasoline sales. May also
include a towing service but does not include storage of wrecked or abandoned vehicles, paint
spray.
60. Financial Services. Service establishments primarily engaged in the field of finance, including:
banks and trust companies; credit agencies other than banks; brokers and dealers in securities and
commodity contracts; security and commodity exchanges; holding (but not predominantly
operating) companies; and other investment companies.
61. Health Care Services. Service establishments primarily engaged in furnishing medical, mental
health, surgical and other personal health services including: medical, dental and psychiatric
offices (mental health) related services, including various types of counseling practiced by licensed
individuals other than medical doctors or psychiatrists, or unlicensed individuals, are included
under “Offices”; medical and dental laboratories; outpatient care facilities; and allied health
services. Associations or groups primarily engaged in providing medical or other health services to
members are included. Also includes hospitals and similar establishments primarily engaged in
providing diagnostic services, extensive medical treatment including surgical and other hospital
services; such establishments have an organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment and
facilities to provide complete health care. Nursing homes and similar long-term personal care
facilities are classified in “Residential Care.”
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62. Offices. Establishments engaged in performing a service in a professional office including:
engineering, architectural and surve ying services; real estate agencies; noncommercial educational,
scientific and research organizations; accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services; authors,
writers, artists, etc.; advertising agencies; photography studios and small commercial art studi os;
employment agencies and stenographic services; reporting services; data processing and computer
services; management, public relations, and consulting services; detective agencies and other
similar professional services; attorneys; and counseling services provided by individuals other than
licensed psychiatrists, which are included under “Health Care Services.”
63. Temporary Offices. The utilization of a mobile home or recreational vehicle as a temporary office
during the period of a construction of a permanent office facility on the same site.
64. Home Occupations. The gainful employment of the occupant of a dwelling, with such
employment activity being subordinate to the residential use of the property.
65. Animal Hospitals . Establishments primarily engaged in performing services for animals,
including veterinary services and animal hospitals. Does not include kennels, which are listed
as a separate category.
66. Day Care. Facilities that provide non-medical care and supervision of individuals for periods of
less than twenty-four (24) hours. These facilities include the following, all of which are required to
be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services or successor agency. Day care
uses include the following:
a. Child Care Center. Child day care facilities designed and approved to accommodate fifteen (15) or
more children. Includes infant centers, preschools, sick-child centers, and school-age day care
facilities. These may be operated in conjunction with a school or church facility, or as an
independent land use.
b. Large Family Day Care Home. As provided by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78 or
successor provision, a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for seven (7)
to twelve (12) children, including up to two (2) children under the age of ten (10) years who reside
in the home, for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day, while the parents or guardians
are away.
c. Small Family Day Care Home. As provided by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78 or
successor provision, a home that provides family day care for six (6) or fewer children, including
two (2) children under the age of ten (10) years who reside in the home.
d. Adult Day Care Facility. A day care facility providing care and supervision for adult clients.
67. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). A housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by
the residents or the residents’ guardians, conservators or other responsible person(s) where the
following occurs: where seventy-five (75) percent of the residents are at least sixty-two (62) years
of age, or, if younger, have needs compatible with other residents; and where varying levels of care
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and supervision are provided, as agreed to at the time of admission or as determined necessary.
RCFE uses may include basic services and community space. RCFE uses include the following:
a. Assisted Living Facility. A residential building or buildings that also provide housing, personal
and health care, as permitted by the Department of Social Services, designed to respond to the
daily, individual needs of the residents. Assisted living facilities may include kitchenettes (small
refrigerator, sink and/or microwave oven) within individual rooms. Assisted living facilities are
required to be licensed by the California Department of Social Services, and do not include skilled
nursing services.
b. Independent Living Center/Senior Apartment. Independent living centers and senior apartments
are multi-family residential projects reserved for senior citizens, where common facilities may be
provided (for example, recreation areas), but where each dwelling unit has individual living,
sleeping, bathing, and kitchen facilities. Retirement Hotel. Establishments primarily engaged in
providing lodging facilities limited to the aged where no medical care is provided. Such
establishments may provide housekeeping and meals to the residents.
68. Residential Care. A single-family or multiple-family dwelling unit that is licensed or supervised
by a Federal, State, or local health/welfare agency that provides non-medical care of unrelated
persons who are in need of personal service, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining
activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. Use includes the following:
children’s homes; halfway houses; rehabilitation centers; self-help group homes.
69. Medical Extended Care Services. Residential facilities providing nursing and health-related care
as a primary use with in-patient beds. Examples of these uses include: board and care homes;
convalescent and rest homes; extended care facilities; and skilled nursing facilities. Long-term
personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under “Residential
Care.”
70. Funeral Services. Establishments with facilities for the preparation of the dead for burial or
cremation and for the holding of funeral observances and services. Accessory facilities may
include a cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum. Includes: funeral homes and parlors, mortuaries
and related facilities.
71. Kennels. A lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises where four (4) or more dogs or cats (four
(4) months of age or older) are kept or maintained, including the keeping of su ch animals for sale,
for commercial breeding or for lodging and care. Does not include dogs and cats kept for
noncommercial purposes, including hunting and herding livestock, which are allowed as
residential accessory uses.
72. Auto Repair and Services. Service establishments primarily engaged in the repair, alteration,
painting, washing or waxing of automobiles. May also include rental of cars, trucks or trailers;
leasing of cars and trucks. Does not include repair shops which are subordinate to and
maintained by a vehicle dealership.
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73. Light Repair Services . Service establishments where repair of small consumer products is the
principal business activity, including: electrical repair shops; television and radio and other
small appliance repair; and watch, clock and jewelry repair. Does not include repair or services
that are incidental and accessory to retail sales. Does not include businesses serving the repair
needs of heavy equipment, or large size consumer products which are included under
“Business Sup port Services.”
74. Mini-Storage. Buildings containing individual storage areas rented or leased to the general public.
Does not include warehousing or exterior storage facilities.
75. Personal Services. Service establishments primarily engaged in providing non-medical services as
a primary use and may include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
These uses include the following: beauty shops (includes permanent makeup when less than ten
percent (10%) of overall sales), barber shops, day spas and massage therapy where each massage
therapist is certified/licensed by a State-recognized organization, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning
pickup stores, clothing rental, tailors, tanning salons, pet grooming services, and other similar uses.
76. Personal Services—Restricted. Service establishments that may have a blighting and/or
deteriorating effect upon the surrounding area which may need to be dispersed in order to
minimize their adverse impact. Examples of these uses include, but are not limited to, the
following: check cashing and/or payday/same day loans; fortunetellers, psychics; palm, tarot and
card readers; tattoo and body piercing services; pawn shops, to which the business of pawn
brokering, or the business of lending money upon personal property, pawns or pledges is done; and
hot tubs and saunas that are not an accessory to a permitted use.
77. Business Support Services. Service establishments housed primarily within buildings, which
provide particular businesses with services that are maintenance and repair related, service
oriented, testing, rental, etc. This group includes: outdoor advertising services; mail advertising
services (reproduction and shipping); blueprinting, photocopying, photofinishing, commercial art
and design (production); services to structures, such as window cleaning, exterminators, janitorial
services; heavy equipment and business equipment repair services including welding repair and
armature rewinding and repair (except vehicle repair which is included under “Auto Repair and
Service”); computer related services (rental, repair, and maintenance); research and development
laboratories, including testing facilities; protective services (other than office-related); equipment
rental yards are included under “Vehicle and Equipment Storage” and which include the leasing of
tools, machinery and other business items, except vehicles; trading stamp services: repair of large
size consumer products including major appliances; and other business services that may be of a
“heavy service” nature.
78. Vehicle and Equipment Storage. Service establishments primarily engaged in the business of
storing cars, buses and other motor vehicles; recreational vehicles (such as campers, motor homes,
boats); construction equipment; and farm equipm ent. Includes both day use and long-term public
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and commercial garages, parking lots and structures. Does not include wrecking yards (classified
in “Recycling and Scrap”).
79. Electronic and Scientific Instruments . Manufacturing and establishments producing
instruments (including professional and scientific) for measurement, testing, analysis and
control, and their associated sensors and accessories; optical instruments and lenses; surveying
and drafting instruments; surgical, medical, and dental instruments, equipment, and supplies;
ophthalmic goods; photographic equipment and supplies; and watches and clocks; and electrical
instruments, components and equipment including integrated circuits, semiconductors,
calculators and computers.
80. Food and Kindred Products. Manufacturing establishments engaged in producing or
processing foods and beverages for human consumption and certain related products. Includes:
(1) meat and poultry products (slaughtering, canning, and curing and by -product processing); (2)
dairy products processing; (3) canned and preserved fruit and vegetables and related processing;
(4) grain mill products and by-products; (5) bakery products, sugar and confectionery products;
(6) fats and oil products; (7) beverages and liquors (except winer ies, which are included under
“Ag Processing”); and (8) miscellaneous food preparation from raw products. Operations on
crops subsequent to their harvest are included under “Ag Processing.”
81. Paper Products. Includes the manufacture of pulps from wood, other cellulose fibers, and rags;
the manufacture of paper and paperboard; and the manufacture of paper and paperboard into
converted products such as paper coated off the paper machine, paper bags, paper boxes, and
envelopes. Also includes building paper and building board mills
82. Small Scale Manufacturing. Manufacturing establishments not classified in any other major
manufacturing group, including: jewelry, silverware and plated ware; musical instruments; toys;
sporting and athletic goods; pens, pencils, and other office and artists’ materials; buttons, costume
novelties, miscellaneous notions; brooms and brushes; and other miscellaneous manufacturing
industries. Also included are artisan and craftsman type operations which are not home
occupations, and which are not secondary to on-site retail sales.
83. Lumber and Wood Products. Manufacturing and processing uses, including merchant sawmills,
lath mills, shingle mills, cooperage stock mills, planing mills, and plywood mills and veneer mills
engaged in producing lumber and basic wood products; and establishments engaged in
manufacturing finished articles made entirely or mainly of wood or wood substitutes. Also
included are: truss and structural beam assembly; wood containers; pallets and skids; wood
preserving; particle board assembly; turning and shaping wood and wood products on a
manufacturing basis; mobile home and modular home assembly. Wood and cabinet shops are
included in “Furniture and Fixtures.” Craft type shops are included in “Small Scale Manufacturing
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84. Furniture and Fixtures. Manufacturing establishments producing: wood and metal household
furniture and appliances; bedsprings and mattresses; all types of office furniture and public
building furniture and partitions, shelving, lockers and store furniture; and miscellaneous drapery
hardware, window blinds and shades
85. Machinery Manufacturing. Establishments engaged in manufacturing machinery and equipment
such as: engines and turbines; farm and garden machinery and equipment (except for secondary
assembly of such products which is included under “Farm Equipment and Supplies”); construction,
mining and materials handling machinery and equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, dredging
machinery, mining equipment, oil field equipment, passenger and freight elevators, conveyors,
industrial trucks and tractors; machine tools such as gear cutting machines, die casting machines,
dies, jigs, industrial molds, power-driven hand tools; machinery for use in the food products,
textile, woodworking, paper or printing industries; general machinery and equipment such as
pumps, roller bearings, industrial furnaces and ovens; office, computing and accounting machines
such as typewriters, computers, dictating machines; machinery for refrigeration and service
industries such as commercial laundry and dry cleaning equipment, heating, ventilating and air
conditioning equipment, commercial cooking and food warming equipment; miscellaneous
machinery such as carburetors, pistons and valves.
86. Stone and Cut Stone Products. Manufacturing establishments primarily engaged in cutting,
shaping, and finishing marble, granite, slate, and other stone for building and miscellaneous uses.
Also includes establishments primarily engaged in buying or selling partly finished monuments
and tombstones
87. Structural Clay and Pottery-Related Products. Manufacturing establishments primarily
producing brick and structural clay products, including pipe, china plumbing fixtures, and vitreous
china articles, fine earthenware and porcelain electrical supplies and parts. Artist/craftsman uses
are included in “Small Scale Manufacturing” or “Home Occupations.”
88. Glass Products. Manufacturing establishments producing flat glass and other glass products
which are pressed, blown, or shaped from glass produced in the same establishment. Does not
include artisan and craftsman type operations of a larger scale than home occupations, which are
listed under “Small Scale Manufacturing.
89. Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products. Manufacturing establishments primarily engaged in
producing concrete building block, brick and all types of pre-cast and prefab concrete products.
Also includes ready-mix concrete batch plants, lime manufacturing, and the manufacture of
gypsum products, such as plasterboard.
90. Plastics and Rubber Products . Manufacturing establishments producing rubber products such
as: tires; rubber footwear; mechanical rubber goods; heels and soles; flooring; and rubber
sundries from natural, synthetic or reclaimed rubber, gutta percha, balata, or gutta siak. Also
includes establishments primarily manufacturing tires (establishments primarily recapping and
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retreading automobile tires are classified in “Auto, Mobile home and Vehicle Dealers and
Supplies”). Also includes establishments engaged in molding primary plastics for the trade, and
manufacturing miscellaneous finished plastics products.
91. Chemical Products. Manufacturing establishments producing basic chemicals and establishments
manufacturing products predominantly by chemical processes. Establishments classified in this
major group manufactures three (3) general classes of products: (1) basic chemicals such as acids,
alkalis, salts, and organic chemicals; (2) chemical products to be used in further manufacture such
as synthetic fibers, plastic materials, dry colors, and pigments; (3) finished chemical products to be
used for ultimate consumption such as drugs, cosmetics, and soaps; or to be used as materials or
supplies in other industries such as paints, fertilizers and explosives.
92. . Metal Industries, Primary. Manufacturing establishments engaged in the smelting and refining
of ferrous and nonferrous metals from ore, pig, or scrap; in the rolling, drawing, and alloying of
ferrous and nonferrous metals; in the manufacture of castings and other basic products of ferrous
and nonferrous metals; and in the manufacture of nails, spikes, and insulated wire and cable.
Merchant blast furnaces and by-product or beehive coke ovens are also included.
93. Paving Materials . Manufacturing establishments producing various common paving and ro ofing
materials, including paving blocks made of asphalt, creosoted wood and various compositions of
asphalt and tar.
94. Petroleum Refining and Related Industries . Manufacturing and processing establishments
primarily engaged in petroleum refining, and compo unding lubricating oils and greases from
purchased materials. Also includes manufacture of petroleum coke and fuel briquettes and
petroleum bulk stations. Petroleum and petroleum products distributors are included in
“Wholesaling and Distribution.”
95. Textile Mills. Manufacturing establishments engaged in performing any of the following
operations: preparation of fiber and subsequent manufacturing of yarn, threads, braids, twine
cordage; manufacturing woven fabric and carpets and rugs from yarn; dyeing and finishing fiber,
yard, fabric, and knit apparel; coating, waterproofing, or otherwise treating fabric; the integrated
manufacture of knit apparel and other finished products from yarn; and the manufacture of felt
goods, lace goods, nonwoven fabrics and miscellaneous textiles.
96. Collection Stations. Facilities for the temporary accumulation and storage of recyclable discarded
materials, which are subsequently transported to recycling centers or solid waste disposal sites for
further processing. Does not include automobile wrecking yards or any recycling processing
facilities, which are listed under “Recycling and Scrap.” Does not include temporary storage of
toxic, mutagenic or radioactive waste materials.
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97. Recycling and Scrap. Establishments primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting,
temporary storage and distribution of recyclable or reusable scrap and waste materials, including
auto wreckers engaged in dismantling automobiles for scrap. Does not include waste disposal sites,
which are separately defined. Does not include temporary storage of toxic or radioactive waste
materials.
98. Recycling Centers. An establishment, which is larger than a “collection station,” that serves as a
community-wide center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials such as glass,
paper, plastic, aluminum and metal cans
99. Laundries and Dry Cleaning Plants. Service establishments primarily engaged in high volume
laundry and garment services, including: power laundries (family and commercial); garment
pressing and dry cleaning; linen supply; diaper service; industrial laundries; carpet and upholstery
cleaners. Does not include coin-operated laundries or dry cleaning pickup stores without dry
cleaning equipment, which are classified in “Personal Services.”
100. Storage, Recycling and Dismantling of Vehicles and Material. Establishments primarily
engaged in the storage, assembling, dismantling, sorting, and distribution of materials, equipment
and vehicles. This use may be located either outdoors or indoors and includes, but is not limited to,
auto wrecking yards, vehicle storage areas, vehicle impound lots, recyclable/waste material storage
and transfer facilities. This does not include waste disposal sites, which are separately defined, or
temporary storage of toxic or radioactive waste materials.
101. Warehousing. Establishments primarily engaged in the storage of farm products, furniture,
household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature for later distribution to wholesale and
retailers. Does not include terminal facilities for handling freight (classified in “Vehicle and
Freight Terminals”). Also includes storage or mini-storage facilities offered for rent or lease to the
general public
102. Wholesaling and Distribution. Establishments engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to
industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; or to other wholesalers;
or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or
companies. Includes such establishments as: merchant wholesalers; agents, merchandise or
commodity brokers, and commission merchants; assemblers, buyers and associations engaged in
the cooperative marketing of farm products.
103. Transit Stations and Terminals. Passenger stations for vehicular and rail mass transit systems;
also terminal facilities providing maintenance and service for the vehicles operated in the transit
system.
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104. Utility Service Centers. A private or public utility facility providing for customer services
(including bill paying), engineering, production and treatment facilities, clerical, and construction
crew activities. Includes vehicle, material and equipment parking and storage.
105. Utility Transmission Facilities. Utility transmission lines and distribution facilities, including
substations for electric, gas, other energy sources, water, cable television and telephone. Does not
include lines serving individual customers.
106. Vehicle and Freight Terminals. Transportation establishments furnishing services incidental to
transportation, including: freight forwarding services; transportation arrangement services;
parking, crating, inspection and weighing services; freight terminal facilities; joint terminal and
service facilities; trucking facilities, including transfer and storage; public warehousing and
storage. Includes both railroad transportation and motor freight transportation.
107. Pipelines. Facilities primarily engaged in the pipeline transportation of crude petroleum; refined
products of petroleum such as gasoline and fuel oils; mixed, manufactured or liquefied petroleum
gas; or the pipeline transmission of other commodities, excluding natural gas.
108. Broadcasting Studios. Communications uses including radio, television, telegraph and
telephone broadcasting and receiving stations which are facilities and equipment enclosed entirely
within buildings, except for accessory transmission facilities such as antennas, satellite receiving
dishes and similar transmission and receiving apparatus.
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trict and be placed in parentheses thereafter to designate the location of various overlay districts on the offi-
cial zoning maps (Section 9-1.102). Example: Residential Suburban as the base zone within a Flood Hazard
and Geologic Hazard overlay area would show on the official zoning maps as RS (FH) (GH).
(c) Density in Residential Multiple-Family Zoning District. A number specifying the maximum per-
mitted number of dwelling units per net acre in multiple-family residential zoning districts shall be appended
to the base zoning district to des-ignate the density on the official zoning maps (Section 9-1.102). Example:
Residential Multiple Family allowing twenty (20) units per net acre within a Historic Site overlay area
would show on the official zoning maps as RMF/20 (HS).
(d) Minimum Lot Size in Residential and Agricultural Zoning District Areas. A symbol specifying
the minimum lot size in acres in certain residential zoning districts shall be appended to the base zoning dis-
trict and be placed following a hyphen thereafter where necessary to designate the minimum lot size on the
official zoning maps (see Section 9-1.102).
Example: Residential single-family with a half-acre minimum lot size in a Flood Hazard Overlay Zone
would show on the official zoning maps as RSF-X(FH). Minimum lot size will not always be shown on the
official maps especially in zoning districts where the minimum size is un iform, in circumstances where
Chapter 9-6 establishes minimum sizes for some, but not all, uses within a zoning district, and where per-
formance standards identified for certain zoning districts in this chapter are used to establish the minimum
lot size. (Ord. 554 § 2, 2011; Ord. 68 § 9-3.104, 1983)
9-3.104
9-3.105 Off-site sale of new and used automobiles and trucks is prohibited.
In all zone districts, the off-site sale of new and used automobiles and trucks is unlawful. New and
used automobile and truck sales must be conducted only at the permanent property address in the City of
Atascadero listed for the dealership on its Department of Motor Vehicle Dealers license. (Ord. 406 § 1,
2002)
Article 2. A (Agriculture) Zone
9-3.121 Purpose.
This zone is established to protect, preserve and encourage agriculture on suitable land. The Agricul-
ture Zone is intended to support and encourage the continuation of the Agricultural Preserve Program and
the maintenance of productive open space. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.121, 1983)
9-3.122 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Agriculture Zone. The establishment of allowable uses shall
be as provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Animal hospitals (see Section 9-6.110);
(b) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(c) Crop production and grazing (see Section 9-6.113);
(d) Forestry;
(e) Horticultural specialties, where no permanent retail facilities are provided (see Section 9-6.116);
(f) Pipelines, where pipelines are below the surface and where pipelines are not used to convey toxic
or hazardous substances other than gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natu-
ral gas;
(g) Residential accessory uses (see Section 9-6.106);
(h) Single-family dwelling;
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(i) Temporary dwelling (see Section 9-6.176);
(j) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(k) Mobilehome dwelling (see Section 9-6.142);
(l) Agricultural processing;
(m) Agricultural accessory uses (see Section 9-6.109);
(n) Primary family housing (see Section 9-6.107);
(o) Farm labor quarters (see Section 9-6.107);
(p) Collection station (see Section 9-6.130);
(q) Livestock specialties (see Section 9-6.115);
(r) Farm animal raising (see Section 9-6.112);
(s) Food and kindred products (see Section 9-6.128);
(t) Home occupations (see Section 9-6.105);
(u) Utility transmission facilities;
(v) Roadside stands (see Section 9-6.117);
(w) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(x) Kennels (see Section 9-6.111). (Ord. 68 § 9-3.122, 1983)
9-3.122
9-3.123 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Agriculture Zone. The establishment of conditional uses
shall be provided by Section 9-2.110:
(a) Horticultural specialties, where permanent retail facilities are provided (see Section 9-6.116);
(b) Pipelines, where pipelines are not below the surface and where pipelines are used to convey toxic
or hazardous substances other than gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or liquefied natu-
ral gas;
(c) Fisheries and game preserves;
(d) Surface mining (see Section 9-6.151);
(e) Petroleum extraction (see Section 9-6.148);
(f) Rural sports and group facilities (see Section 9-6.124);
(g) Mining (see Section 9-6.159);
(h) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.104). (Ord. 68 § 9-3.123, 1983)
9-3.124 Lot size.
The minimum lot size in the Agriculture Zone shall be established by the minimum area needed to
maintain productive agricultural use of the property. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.124, 1983)
Article 3. Residential Zoning Districts
9-3.141 Purpose—RS (Residential Suburban) Zone.
This zone is established to provide for large lot residential uses in areas outside the urban se rvices line
or in other areas where large lots are desirable to protect land uses and buildings subject to inundation, steep
slopes or other hazards. (Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 68 § 9-3.141, 1983)
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Articles 4—6. Reserved.
Article 7. CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone
9-3.201 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for small scale retail shopping and personal service facilities at the
neighborhood level. The Commercial Neighborhood Zone is situated and designed to serve the limited
shopping and service needs of the immediately surrounding residential area. (Ord. 287 § 2, 1995; Ord. 68
§ 9-3.201, 1983)
9-3.202 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. The establis hment of
allowable uses shall b e as provided by Section 9 -2.108 (plot plans) and Section 9 -2.109 (precise plans):
(a) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hu ndred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(b) Roadside stands (see Section 9-6.116);
(c) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(d) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred (2,500)
square feet per store;
(e) Personal services, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet
per store;
(f) Collection stations (see Section 9-6.130);
(g) Eating and drinking places, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred (2,500)
square feet per store;
(h) Financial services, where the aggregate area of the uses, in combination with other “office” uses
does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the available floor area of the project or neighborhood center;
(i) Offices, where the aggregate area of the uses, in combination with other “financial services” does
not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the available floor area of the project or neighborhood center;
(j) Light repair services. (Ord. 287 § 2, 1995; Ord. 68 § 9-3.202, 1983)
9-3.202
9-3.203 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. The establishment of con-
ditional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110 (conditional use permits):
(a) Service stations (see Section 9-6.164);
(b) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(c) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(d) Eating and drinking places, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500)
square feet per store;
(e) Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities;
(f) Multifamily dwelling, when located on the second floor or above;
(g) Artisan shop. (Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 287 § 2, 1995; Ord. 68 § 9-3.203,
1983)
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9-3.204 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. (Ord. 287 § 2, 1995; Ord.
68 § 9-3.204, 1983)
Article 8. CP (Commercial Professional) Zone
9-3.211 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for offices and limited retail shopping and personal se rvice facili-
ties along arterials and major collectors. The Co mmercial Professional Zone is situated to serve streets
with higher traffic volumes while also ser ving to provide a compatible transition betwee n such streets and
adjacent single family residential areas. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.211, 1983)
9-3.212 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Commercial Professional Zone. The establishment of allowa-
ble uses shall be as provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hu ndred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(b) Roadside stands (see Section 9-6.116);
(c) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(d) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred (2,500)
square feet per store;
(e) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(f) Personal services, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet
per store;
(g) Utility transmission facilities;
(h) Collection stations (see Section 9-6.130);
(i) Eating and drinking places;
(j) Libraries and museums;
(k) Broadcast studios;
(l) Building materials and hardware, where areas of use are less than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet per store (see Section 9-6.165);
(m) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment, where areas of use are less than two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet;
(n) Mail order and vending;
(o) Financial services;
(p) Health care services;
(q) Temporary offices (see Section 9-6.176);
(r) Light repair services;
(s) Horticultural specialties (see Section 9-6.116);
(t) Business support services, where all areas of use are located within a building;
(u) Social and service organizations;
(v) Offices;
(w) Bed and breakfast;
(x) Schools (see Section 9-6.125);
(y) Utility service center;
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(z) Business and vocational schools;
(aa) Day care (see Section 9-6.125);
(bb) Artisan shops. (Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 547 § 2, 2009; Ord. 300 § 2(1), 1996; Ord. 281 § 2,
1994; Ord. 68 § 9-3.212, 1983)
9-3.213 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Commercial Professional Zone. The establishment of condi-
tional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110;
(a) Caretaker’s residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(b) Churches and related activities (see Section 9-6.121);
(c) Pipelines;
(d) Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities;
(e) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(f) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet per store;
(g) Hotels and motels;
(h) Personal services, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square
feet per store;
(i) Building materials and hardware, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hu ndred
(2,500) square feet per store (see Section 9-6.165);
(j) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment, where areas of use are greater than two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet per store;
(k) Multifamily dwelling, when located on the second floor or above, or within an existing residential
structure of historical significance. (Ord. 578 § 1, 2013; Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 547 § 2, 2009; Ord. 473
§ 2, 2005; Ord. 75 § 2(2), 1984; Ord. 68 § 9-3.213, 1983)
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9-3.214 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Co mmercial Professional Zone. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.214, 1983)
Article 9. CR (Commercial Retail) Zone
9-3.221 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for a wide range of commercial uses to accommodate most of the
retail and service needs of the residents of the City and surrounding areas. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord.
310 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.221, 1983)
9-3.222 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Commercial Retail Zone. The establishment of allowable
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plans) and Section 9-2.109 (Precise plans):
(a) Broadcast studios;
(b) Building materials and hardware (see Section 9-6.165);
(c) Food and beverage retail sales;
(d) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment;
(e) General merchandise stores;
(f) Mail order and vending;
(g) Temporary or seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(h) Financial services;
(i) Health care services;
(j) Offices;
(k) Small scale manufacturing;
(l) Temporary offices (see Section 9-6.176);
(m) Personal services;
(n) Light repair services;
(o) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(p) Eating and drinking places;
(q) Membership organizations;
(r) Horticultural specialties (see Section 9-6.116);
(s) Schools—Business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(t) Utility transmission facilities;
(u) Business support services, where all areas of use are located within a building;
(v) Social and service organizations;
(w) Collection stations (see Section 9-6.130);
(x) Farm equipment and supplies;
(y) Fuel and ice dealers (see Section 9-6.134);
(z) Hotels and motels;
(aa) Medical extended care services (see Section 9-6.134);
(bb) Bed and breakfast;
(cc) Residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE);
(dd) Funeral services;
(ee) Schools (see Section 9-6.125);
(ff) Utility service center;
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(gg) Libraries and museums;
(hh) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(ii) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10);
(jj) Artisan shop;
(kk) Day care (see Section 9-6.125). (Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B,
1999; Ord. 310 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 300 § 2 (2), 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.222, 1983)
9-3.222
9-3.223 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Commercial Retail Zone. The establishment of conditional
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Amusement services;
(b) Bar/tavern;
(c) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(d) Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities;
(e) Service station (see Section 9-6.164);
(f) Public assembly and entertainment;
(g) Indoor recreation services;
(h) Animal hospitals (see Section 9-6.110);
(i) Auto repair and services (see Section 9-6.168);
(j) Churches and related activities (see Section 9-6.121);
(k) Food and kindred products (see Section 9-6.128);
(l) Pipelines;
(m) Outdoor recreation services (see Section 9-6.123);
(n) Sports assembly;
(o) Transit stations and terminals;
(p) Kennels (see Section 9-6.111);
(q) Vehicle and equipment storage (see Section 9-6.183);
(r) Auto dealers (new and used) and supplies (see Section 9-6.163);
(s) Personal services—Restricted;
(t) Multifamily dwelling, when located on the second floor or above;
(u) Single room occupancy unit (see Section 9-6.184). (Ord. 572 § 1, 2013; Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord.
552 § 2, 2010; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 310 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-
3.223, 1983)
9-3.223
9-3.224 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Retail Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord.
310 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.224, 1983)
9-3.225 Development standards.
A. Parking areas designated to have vehicles facing El Camino Real or the freeway shall be screened
with a landscaped berm a minimum of thirty (30) inches in height.
B. A minimum freeway setback of ten (10) feet shall be provided. Said setback area shall be land-
scaped.
C. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground. (Ord. 310 § 3, Exh. B, 1996)
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Article 10. CS (Commercial Service) Zone
9-3.231 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for light manufacturing and large lot service commercial needs of
the residents of the City and surrounding areas. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 169 § 1, Exh. A, 1988;
Ord. 68 § 9-3.231, 1983)
9-3.232 Allowable uses.
The following uses are allowed in the Commercial Service Zone. The establishment of allowable uses
shall be as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plans) and Section 9-2.109 (Precise plans):
(a) All uses listed as allowable uses in the CR (Commercial Retail) Zone;
(b) Wholesaling and distribution;
(c) Light repair services;
(d) Apparel and finish products, where areas of use are less than five thousand (5,000) square feet;
(e) Electronic and scientific instruments, where areas of use are less than five thousand (5,000)
square feet;
(f) Furniture and fixtures, where areas of use are less than five thousand (5,000) square feet;
(g) Animal hospitals (see Section 9-6.110);
(h) Auto repair and services (see Section 9-6.168);
(i) Laundries and dry cleaning plants;
(j) Stone and cut stone products, where all areas of use are less than five thousand (5,000) square
feet;
(k) Contract construction services;
(l) Food and kindred products (see Section 9-6.128);
(m) Kennels (see Section 9-6.111);
(n) Personal services—Restricted;
(o) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10). (Ord. 552 § 2, 2010; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 364
§ 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 300 § 2(3), 1996; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. A, 1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.232, 1983)
9-3.232
9-3.233 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Commercial Service Zone. The establishment of conditional
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Amusement services;
(b) Warehousing;
(c) Vehicle and freight terminal;
(d) Service stations (see Section 9-6.164);
(e) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(f) Transit stations and terminals;
(g) Public assembly and entertainment;
(h) Indoor recreation services;
(i) Outdoor recreation services (see Section 9-6.123);
(j) Apparel and finish products, where areas of use exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet;
(k) Sports assembly;
(l) Electronic and scientific instruments, where areas of use exceed five thousand (5,000) square
feet;
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(m) Furniture and fixtures, where areas of use exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet;
(n) Glass products manufacturing;
(o) Pipelines;
(p) Stone and cut stone products, where all areas of use exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet;
(q) Auto dealers (new and used) and supplies (see Section 9-6.163);
(r) Storage yard (see Section 9-6.140);
(s) Multifamily dwelling within an existing residential structure of historical significance. (Ord. 578
§ 1, 2013; Ord. 549 § 2, 2010; Ord. 494 § 3, 2006; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 237
§ 1(D), 1992; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. A, 1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.233, 1983)
9-3.234 Lot sizes.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Service Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord.
169 § 2, Exh. A, 1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.234, 1983)
Article 11. CT (Commercial Tourist) Zone
9-3.241 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for limited commercial uses intended primarily to serve the public travel-
ing along Highway 101. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.241, 1983)
9-3.242 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Commercial Tourist Zone. The establishment of allowable uses
shall be as provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Eating and drinking places;
(b) Financial services;
(c) Furniture, home furnishings, and equipment;
(d) General merchandise stores;
(e) Hotels and motels;
(f) Service station (see Section 9-6.164);
(g) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(h) Utility transmission facilities;
(i) Libraries and museums;
(j) Outdoor recreation services (see Section 9-6.123);
(k) Offices;
(l) Sports assembly;
(m) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(n) Transit stations and terminals;
(o) Collection station (see Section 9-6.130);
(p) Recreational vehicle park (see Section 9-6.180);
(q) Roadside stands (see Section 9-6.117);
(r) Temporary and seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(s) Public assembly and entertainment;
(t) The following only apply when clearly subordinate and incidental to an allowable use as provided
in this section:
(1) Food and beverage retail sales,
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(2) Personal services,
(3) Auto repair and services (see Section 9-6.168);
(u) Bed and breakfast;
(v) Indoor recreation services. (Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 68 § 9-3.242, 1983)
9-3.242
9-3.243 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Commercial Tourist Zone. The establishment of conditional
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110:
(a) Amusement services;
(b) Auto, mobilehome and vehicle dealers and supplies (see Section 9-6.163);
(c) Bar/tavern;
(d) Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities;
(e) Health care services;
(f) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139);
(g) Caretaker’s residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(h) Pipelines;
(i) Personal services—Restricted. (Ord. 552 § 2, 2010; Ord. 509 § 2, 2007; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord.
68 § 9-3.243, 1983)
9-3.244 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Tourist Zone. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.244, 1983)
Article 12. CPK (Commercial Park) Zone
9-3.251 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for large lot commercial and light manufacturing uses. It is intended
that special attention be given to providing for comprehensive development plans to achieve appropriate
functional relationships between various uses and preclude “piecemeal” development of existing larger lots.
(Ord. 489 § 2, 2006; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 311 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. B, 1988;
Ord. 68 § 9-3.251, 1983)
9-3.252 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Commercial Park Zone. The establishment of allowable us-
es shall be as provided by Chapter 9-2 of this title:
(a) Apparel and finished products;
(b) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(c) Broadcasting studios;
(d) Building materials and hardware (see Section 9-6.165);
(e) Business support services;
(f) Contract construction services;
(g) Electronic and scientific instruments;
(h) Farm equipment and supplies;
(i) Food and kindred products (see Section 9-6.128);
(j) Fuel and ice dealers (see Section 9-6.129);
(k) Furniture and fixtures;
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(l) Horticultural specialties (see Section 9-6.116);
(m) Laundries and dry cleaning plants;
(n) Light repair services;
(o) Mail order and vending;
(p) Roadside stands (see Section 9-6.117);
(q) Schools—business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(r) Small scale manufacturing;
(s) Stone and cut stone products;
(t) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(u) Temporary or seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(v) Utility transmission facilities;
(w) Wholesaling and distribution;
(x) The following uses when established in conjunction with a commercial center containing at least
one major commercial tenant with a minimum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area:
(1) Financial services,
(2) Food and beverage retail sales,
(3) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment,
(4) General merchandise store;
(y) Eating and drinking places of up to two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet;
(z) Office;
(aa) Health care services. (Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord. 425 § 3, 2003; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 311
§ 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. B, 1988; Ord. 77 § 1(1), 1984; Ord. 68 § 9-3.252, 1983)
9-3.252
9-3.253 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be established in the Commercial Park Zone with Planning Commission ap-
proval. The establishment of conditional uses shall be as provided by Chapter 9-2:
(a) Animal hospitals;
(b) Auto repair and services (see Section 9-6.168 of this title);
(c) Bar/tavern;
(d) Chemical products;
(e) Concrete, gypsum and plaster products;
(f) Eating and drinking places where areas of use are greater than two thousand five hundred (2,500)
square feet per store;
(g) Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities;
(h) Glass products;
(i) Indoor recreational uses;
(j) Lumber and wood products;
(k) Machinery manufacturing;
(l) Membership organizations;
(m) Mini-storage;
(n) Paper products;
(o) Paving materials;
(p) Pipelines;
(q) Plastics and rubber products;
(r) Public assembly and entertainment;
(s) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139 of this title);
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(t) Structural clay pottery products;
(u) Textile mills;
(v) Transit stations and terminals;
(w) Vehicle and equipment storage (see Section 9-6.183 of this title);
(x) Warehousing;
(y) Auto dealers (new and used) and supplies (see Section 9-6.163 of this title);
(z) Personal services—Restricted. (Ord. 552 § 2, 2010; Ord. 489 § 2, 2006; Ord. 473 § 2, 2005; Ord.
364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 349 § 3, 1998; Ord. 311 § 3, Exh. B, 1996; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. B, 1988; Ord. 75
§ 2(3), 1984; Ord. 68 § 9-3.253, 1983)
9-3.254 Lot size.
The minimum lot size in the Commercial Park Zone shall be two (2) acres. Smaller lot sizes may be
allowed for planned commercial and industrial developments, including condominiums, where the Planning
Commission determines that such smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the purpose and intent of the
Commercial Park Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 169 § 2, Exh. B, 1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.254, 1983)
9-3.255 Development standards.
The following development standards may be modified through the conditional use permit process.
(a) Customer and employee parking areas designed to have vehicles facing El Camino Real or the
freeway shall be screened with a landscaped berm a minimum of thirty (30) inches in height.
(b) A minimum freeway setback shall be provided. Said setback shall be landscaped. All new and
existing utilities shall be installed underground. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 311 § 3, Exh. B, 1996)
Article 13. Downtown Zone 1—PC (Pedestrian Commercial) Zone
9-3.261 Purpose of downtown districts.
The downtown zoning districts are intended to develop an attractive, pedestrian-oriented, and econom-
ically successful downtown area by providing for a mixture of commercial, office, and residential land uses
in two (2) and three (3) story buildings of traditional architectural styles. The purposes of the individual
downtown districts are as follows:
(a) Downtown Commercial (DC) Zoning District. The Downtown Commercial (DC) Zoning District
is intended to enhance the economic viability and pedestrian-oriented character of the downtown by encour-
aging:
(1) A wide range of retail shops, including artisan craft sales and production;
(2) Restaurants, entertainment facilities, lodging, and non-automotive services (banks, health care,
etc.);
(3) First floor office uses are allowed with storefront and signage appearance review and approval of
Atascadero Main Street Association; however, office uses are encouraged to locate on upper floors leaving
prime first floor spaces available for retail and restaurant spaces;
(4) Residential uses on upper floors.
(b) Downtown Office (DO) Zoning District. The Downtown Office (DO) Zoning District is i ntended
to apply to properties that border the DC District, where a wide variety of professional a nd other office uses
will encourage a weekday pedestrian flow that can take advantage of the restaurant and shopping opportuni-
ties in the overall downtown area. (Ord. 421 § 3, 2003; Ord. 375 § 3, 2001)
9-3.261
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Article 17. IP (Industrial Park) Zone
9-3.301 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide for the light manufacturing and large lot service comme rcial needs
of the residents of the City and surrounding areas. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 68 § 9-3.301, 1983)
9-3.302 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Industrial Park Zone. The establishment of allo wable uses
shall be as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plans) and Section 9-2.109 (Precise plans):
(a) Farm equipment and supplies;
(b) Laundries and dry cleaning plants;
(c) Broadcast studios;
(d) Stone and cut stone products;
(e) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(f) Temporary or seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(g) Building materials and hardware (see Section 9-6.165);
(h) Utility transmission facilities;
(i) Fuel and ice dealers (see Section 9-6.129);
(j) Warehousing;
(k) Wholesaling and distribution;
(l) Light repair services;
(m) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(n) Storage yards (see Section 9-6.140);
(o) Apparel and finish products;
(p) Collection stations (see Section 9-6.130);
(q) Electronic and scientific instruments;
(r) Furniture and fixtures;
(s) Auto repair and services (see Section 9 -6.168);
(t) Business support services;
(u) Vehicle and equipment storage (see Section 9-6.183);
(v) Contract construction services;
(w) Small scale manufacturing;
(x) Food and kindred products (see Section 9-6.128);
(y) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10). (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 300 § 2 (4),
1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.302, 1983)
9-3.303 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Industrial Park Zone. The establishment of conditional uses
shall be provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Agricultural processing;
(b) Chemical products;
(c) Concrete, gypsum and plaster products;
(d) Caretaker’s residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(e) Glass products manufacturing;
(f) Machinery manufacturing;
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(g) Lumber and wood products;
(h) Paving materials;
(i) Pipelines;
(j) Plastic and rubber products;
(k) Recycling and scrap (see Section 9-6.131);
(l) Schools—business and vocational (see Section 9.6.125);
(m) Textile mills;
(n) Transit stations and terminals;
(o) Vehicle and freight terminals;
(p) Paper products;
(q) Structural clay pottery products;
(r) Indoor recreation;
(s) Recycling centers (see Section 9-6.132);
(t) Utility service centers;
(u) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139). (Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 237 § 1
(D), 1992; Ord. 77 § 1 (2), 1984; Ord. 68 § 9-3.303, 1983)
9-3.304 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Park Zone. (Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 68
§ 9-3.304, 1983)
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Article 18. I (Industrial) Zone
9-3.311 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations for heavy manufacturing and industrial uses with-
in the City. (Ord. 567 § 2, 2013; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 68 § 9-3.311, 1983)
9-3.312 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of allowable uses shall
be as provided by Section 9-2.108 (Plot plan) and Section 9-2.109 (Precise plan):
(a) All uses listed as allowable uses in the IP (Industrial Park) Zone;
(b) Agricultural processing;
(c) Lumber and wood products;
(d) Concrete, gypsum and plaster products;
(e) Glass products manufacturing;
(f) Paper products;
(g) Paving materials;
(h) Structural clay pottery products;
(i) Machinery manufacturing;
(j) Sexually oriented businesses (see Chapter 5-10). (Ord. 567 § 2, 2013; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999;
Ord. 300 § 2 (5), 1996; Ord. 68 § 9-3.312, 1983)
9-3.313 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Industrial Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall
be as provided by Section 9-2.110 (Conditional use permits):
(a) Chemical products;
(b) Caretaker’s residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(c) Petroleum refining and related products;
(d) Textile mill;
(e) Metal industries—Primary;
(f) Pipelines;
(g) Recycling and scrap (see Section 9-6.131);
(h) School—Business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(i) Transit stations and terminals;
(j) Vehicle and freight terminals;
(k) Plastic and rubber products;
(l) Recycling centers (see Section 9-6.132);
(m) Utility service centers;
(n) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139);
(o) Indoor recreation. (Ord. 567 § 2, 2013; Ord. 499 § 2, 2006; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B, 1999; Ord. 237
§ 1 (D), 1992; Ord. 68 § 9-3.313, 1983)
9-3.314 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Zone. (Ord. 567 § 2, 2013; Ord. 364 § 2, Exh. B,
1999; Ord. 68 § 9-3.314, 1983)
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Article 19. L (Recreation) Zone
9-3.401 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations and standards for the development of re creational
facilities accommodating the needs of the general public. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.401, 1983)
9-3.402 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Recreation Zone. The establishment of allowable uses shall
be as provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Amusement services;
(b) Membership organizations;
(c) Libraries and museums;
(d) Bed and breakfast;
(e) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(f) Indoor recreation services;
(g) Collection stations (see Section 9-6.130);
(h) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(i) Rural sports and group facilities (see Section 9-6.124);
(j) Outdoor recreation services (see Section 9-6.123);
(k) Fisheries and game preserves;
(l) General merchandise stores, where related to recreational use on the site;
(m) Temporary or seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(n) Utility transmission facilities;
(o) Forestry;
(p) School—Business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125). (Ord. 68 § 9-3.402, 1983)
9-3.402
9-3.403 Conditional use.
The following uses may be allowed in the Recreation Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall
be as provided by Section 9-2.110:
(a) Caretaker’s residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(b) Sports assembly;
(c) Public assembly and entertainment;
(d) Eating and drinking places;
(e) Cemeteries;
(f) Pipelines;
(g) Recreational vehicle park (see Section 9-6.180);
(h) Transit stations and terminals. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.403, 1983)
9-3.404 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Recreation Zone. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.404, 1983)
Article 20. LS (Special Recreation) Zone
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9-3.411 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations and standards for the development of re creational
facilities on land in private ownership. This zone also provides for residential and agricultural uses where
intensive recreational activity may not be appropriate. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.411, 1983)
9-3.412 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Special Recreation Zone. The establishment of allowable
uses shall be as provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103);
(b) Collection station (see Section 9-6.130);
(c) Crop production and grazing;
(d) Farm animal raising (see Section 9-6.111);
(e) Forestry;
(f) Home occupation (see Section 9-6.105);
(g) Libraries and museums;
(h) Residential accessory uses (see Section 9-6.106);
(i) Single-family dwelling;
(j) Temporary dwelling (see Section 9-6.176);
(k) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(l) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(m) Utility transmission facilities;
(n) Agricultural accessory uses (see Section 9-6.109);
(o) Bed and breakfast. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.412, 1983)
9-3.413 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Special Recreation Zone. The establishment of conditional
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.110:
(a) Amusement services;
(b) Business support services;
(c) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.103);
(d) Cemeteries;
(e) Eating and drinking places;
(f) Fisheries and game preserves;
(g) Food and beverage retail sales;
(h) General merchandise stores;
(i) Horticultural specialties (see Section 9-6.115);
(j) Hotels and motels;
(k) Indoor recreation services;
(l) Outdoor recreation services (see Section 9-6.123);
(m) Recreational vehicle parks (see Section 9-6.180);
(n) Rural sports and group facilities (see Section 9-6.124);
(o) Pipelines. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.413, 1983)
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9-3.414 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Special Recreation Zone, except for parcels i n-tended for
single-family residential use where the minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre when sewers are available and
one and one-half (1 1/2) acres when sewers are not available. (Ord. 68 § 9-3.414, 1983)
Article 21. P (Public) Zone
9-3.414
9-3.421 Purpose.
This zone is established to provide suitable locations and standards for the maintenance and develop-
ment of public and quasi-public facilities and services. (Ord. 179 § 2, Exh. A, 1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.421,
1983)
9-3.422 Allowable uses.
The following uses shall be allowed in the Public Zone. The establishment of allowable uses shall be as
provided by Sections 9-2.108 and 9-2.109:
(a) Broadcasting studios;
(b) Libraries and museums;
(c) Offices (City, County, State or Federal government or public utilities);
(d) Temporary offices (see Section 9-6.176);
(e) Public assembly and entertainment;
(f) Schools (see Section 9-6.125);
(g) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177);
(h) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (see Section 9-6.174);
(i) Outdoor recreation services;
(j) Indoor recreation services;
(k) Day care (see Section 9-6.125). (Ord. 570 § 1, 2013; Ord. 308 § 2 (Exh. A), 1996; Ord. 179 § 2,
Exh. A, 1988; Ord. 157 § 2, 1987; Ord. 68 § 9-3.422, 1983)
9-3.423 Conditional uses.
The following uses may be allowed in the Public Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall be
as provided by Section 9-2.110:
(a) Animal hospitals (see Section 9-6.110);
(b) Caretaker residence (see Section 9-6.104);
(c) Cemeteries;
(d) Churches and related activities (see Section 9-6.121);
(e) Collection station;
(f) Funeral services;
(g) Health care services;
(h) Membership organizations;
(i) Residential care;
(j) Schools, business and vocational (see Section 9-6.125);
(k) Single-family residences;
(l) Skilled nursing facility (s ee Section 9-6.134);
(m) Social and service organizations;
(n) Transit stations and terminals;
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(o) Utility service centers;
(p) Mini storage facilities;
(q) Vehicle and equipment storage (see Section 9-6.183) (where all areas of the use are within a
building);
(r) Recreational vehicle park (see Section 9-6.180) (only when clearly subordinate and incidental to
an allowable use or an approved conditional use). (Ord. 303 § 2 (Exh. B), 1996; Ord. 179 § 2, Exh. A, 1988;
Ord. 68 § 9-3.423, 1983)
9-3.424 Lot size.
There shall be no minimum lot size in the Public Zone, except for parcels intended for single family
residential use where the minimum lot size shall be two and one-half (2 1/2) acres. (Ord. 179 § 2, Exh. A,
1988; Ord. 68 § 9-3.424, 1983)
Article 23. ES (Emergency Shelter) Overlay Zone
9-3.501 Purpose.
The Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone identifies areas where emergency shelters may be permitted
without a Conditional Use Permit in compliance with Senate Bill 2 (Statutes of 2007) and the Housing El e-
ment. (Ord. 571 § 1, 2013)
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The Zoning Handbook is a compilation of the most commonly used Municipal Code sections
pertaining to property development. Although the code sections in the handbook are
reformatted from the City’s official Municipal Code some sections of Title 9 are not included
here and may be found in the Citywide Municipal Code. These include Chapters 10 through
16. Please see the Citywide Municipal Code for code sections relating to the following: Lot
Merger, Native Trees, Condominium Development, Reasonable Accommodation, Noise, Signs,
and Adult Oriented Businesses.
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Chapter 1: Enactment, Administration, and Amendment ......................................................1
AMC 9-1.101 Title and purpose......................................................................1
AMC 9-1.102 Official zoning maps .................................................................1
AMC 9-1.103 Open space zoning ...................................................................1
AMC 9-1.104 Applicability of the zoning regulations ......................................1
AMC 9-1.105 Compliance with uses set forth in zoning districts required ......2
AMC 9-1.106 Compliance with standards required .........................................2
AMC 9-1.107 Fees required ............................................................................2
AMC 9-1.108 Administration of the zoning regulations ..................................2
AMC 9-1.109 Rules of interpretation ..............................................................3
AMC 9-1.110 Public hearings .........................................................................5
AMC 9-1.111 Appeal ......................................................................................5
AMC 9-1.112 Administrative use permit .........................................................6
AMC 9-1.113 Variance ...................................................................................7
AMC 9-1.115 Text amendment ......................................................................8
AMC 9-1.116 Zoning map amendment ...........................................................9
AMC 9-1.117 Prezoning ...............................................................................10
Chapter 2: Applications: Content, Processing, and Time Limits .....................................11
AMC 9-2.101 Applications and procedures ...................................................11
AMC 9-2.102 Determination of completeness ..............................................11
AMC 9-2.103 Waivers of content ..................................................................11
AMC 9-2.104 Review by other agencies ........................................................12
AMC 9-2.105 Consolidated processing .........................................................12
AMC 9-2.106 Business license clearance ......................................................12
AMC 9-2.107 Design Review Committee .......................................................13
AMC 9-2.108 Plot plan .................................................................................15
AMC 9-2.109 Precise plan ............................................................................17
AMC 9-2.110 Conditional use permit ...........................................................19
AMC 9-2.111 Approved plans.......................................................................21
AMC 9-2.112 Permit time limits ...................................................................22
AMC 9-2.113 Substantial site work defined ..................................................22
AMC 9-2.114 Project completion ..................................................................23
AMC 9-2.115 Occupancy or use of partially completed projects ...................23
AMC 9-2.116 Occupancy with incomplete site improvements .......................23
AMC 9-2.117 Extension of entitlement .........................................................24
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AMC 9-2.118 Lapse of entitlement ...............................................................24
AMC 9-2.119 Applications deemed approved ...............................................25
AMC 9-2.120 Applications deemed withdrawn .............................................25
AMC 9-2.121 Guarantees of performance .....................................................25
Chapter 3: Zoning Districts .............................................................................................................27
Article 1: General Provisions ........................................................................27
Article 2: A (Agriculture Zone) ......................................................................29
Article 3: Residential Zoning Districts ...........................................................29
Article 7: CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone ...........................................38
Article 8: CP (Commercial Professional) Zone ...............................................38
Article 9: CR (Commercial Retail) Zone .........................................................38
Article 10: CS (Commercial Service) Zone .....................................................39
Article 11: CT (Commercial Tourist) Zone .....................................................39
Article 12: CPK (Commercial Park) Zone .......................................................39
Article 13: Downtown Zone 1—PC (Pedestrian Commercial) Zone .................40
Article 17: IP (Industrial Park) Zone ..............................................................40
Article 18: I (Industrial) Zone ........................................................................41
Article 19: L (Recreation) Zone .....................................................................41
Article 20: LS (Special Recreation) Zone ........................................................41
Article 21: P (Public) Zone ............................................................................42
Article 23: ES (Emergency Shelter) Overlay Zone ...........................................42
Article 24: FH (Flood Hazard) Overlay Zone ..................................................45
Article 25: GH (Geologic Hazard) Overlay Zone .............................................47
Article 26: HS (Historical Site) Overlay Zone ..................................................49
Article 27: SR (Sensitive Resource) Overlay Zone ...........................................51
Article 28: PD (Planned Development) Overlay Zone .....................................52
Article 29 Land Use Descriptions ..................................................................53
Article 30: Density Bonus .............................................................................70
Chapter 4: General Site Design and Development Standards ..........................................76
AMC 9-4.101 Purpose ..................................................................................76
AMC 9-4.102 Applicability of the standards .................................................76
AMC 9-4.103 Setbacks .................................................................................76
AMC 9-4.111 Heights ...................................................................................86
AMC 9-4.114 Parking and loading ................................................................88
AMC 9-4.124 Landscaping, screening, and fencing ....................................103
AMC 9-4.137 Exterior lighting ....................................................................112
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AMC 9-4.138 Grading ................................................................................112
AMC 9-4.139 Grading plan required ...........................................................113
AMC 9-4.140 Grading permit required .......................................................113
AMC 9-4.141 Grading permit required—Application content ......................113
AMC 9-4.142 Grading permit review and approval......................................115
AMC 9-4.143 Special grading standards .....................................................115
AMC 9-4.144 Grading standards ................................................................116
AMC 9-4.145 Sedimentation and erosion control ........................................117
AMC 9-4.146 Nuisance and hazard abatement ...........................................118
AMC 9-4.148 Drainage ...............................................................................118
AMC 9-4.158 Street and frontage improvements ........................................121
AMC 9-4.159 Curbs, gutters, and sidewalks ...............................................121
AMC 9-4.160 Streets ..................................................................................123
AMC 9-4.162 Archeological resources ........................................................124
AMC 9-4.164 Lot line adjustment review for flag lots .................................124
Chapter 5: Residential Second Units ..........................................................................................126
AMC 9-5.010 Purpose ................................................................................126
AMC 9-5.020 Definitions ............................................................................126
AMC 9-5.030 Applicability ..........................................................................128
AMC 9-5.040 Permit required .....................................................................128
AMC 9-6.050 General requirements ...........................................................128
AMC 9-6.060 Development standards ........................................................129
AMC 9-6.070 Development fees .................................................................131
Chapter 6: Special Uses ...................................................................................................................132
AMC 9-6.101 Accessory uses .....................................................................132
AMC 9-6.108 Agricultural uses: Specialized................................................142
AMC 9-6.118 Cultural, education, and recreation uses ...............................151
AMC 9-6.126 Industrial uses ......................................................................155
AMC 9-6.132 Recycling centers ..................................................................157
AMC 9-6.133 Medical and social care facilities ...........................................158
AMC 9-6.137 Outdoor commercial uses .....................................................158
AMC 9-6.141 Residential uses ....................................................................161
AMC 9-6.147 Resource extraction ..............................................................164
AMC 9-6.162 Retail trade ...........................................................................171
AMC 9-6.168 Automobile repair or services ...............................................174
AMC 9-6.172 Temporary uses ....................................................................175
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AMC 9-6.180 Recreational vehicle (RV) parks..............................................179
AMC 9-6.183 Vehicle storage .....................................................................181
AMC 9-6.184 Single room occupancy units (SRO) .......................................181
AMC 9-6.186 Medical marijuana facilities ...................................................182
Chapter 7: Nonconforming uses ..................................................................................................185
AMC 9-7.101 Purpose ................................................................................185
AMC 9-7.102 Nonconforming use defined ..................................................185
AMC 9-7.103 Right to continue a nonconforming use ................................185
AMC 9-7.104 Issued building permit ..........................................................185
AMC 9-7.105 Nonconformity due to lack of entitlement .............................185
AMC 9-7.106 Nonconforming uses of land .................................................185
AMC 9-7.107 Nonconforming use of a conforming building .......................186
AMC 9-7.108 Nonconforming structures ....................................................186
AMC 9-7.110 Destroyed structures and signs .............................................186
AMC 9-7.111 Nonconforming parking ........................................................187
AMC 9-7.112 Substitution of use ................................................................187
AMC 9-7.113 Nonconforming lot defined ...................................................187
AMC 9-7.114 Use of nonconforming lots ....................................................187
AMC 9-7.115 Reduction in size of nonconforming lots ...............................187
AMC 9-7.116 Procedures for lot line adjustments .......................................188
Chapter 8: Enforcement ...................................................................................................................189
AMC 9-8.101 Purpose ................................................................................189
AMC 9-8.102 Enforcement responsibility ....................................................189
AMC 9-8.103 Citation ................................................................................189
AMC 9-8.104 Enforcement hearings ...........................................................189
AMC 9-8.105 Revocation of approval and forfeiture of bonds .....................190
AMC 9-8.106 Nuisance defined ..................................................................191
AMC 9-8.107 Abatement of nuisance .........................................................191
AMC 9-8.108 Interference prohibited .........................................................194
Chapter 9: General Definitions .....................................................................................................195
AMC 9-.101 Purpose ..........................................................................................195
AMC 9-102 General Definitions ..........................................................................195
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Zoning Districts
Residential Use Matrix
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Residential Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
― Not Permitted
Use Permitted Uses By Zones Special Use
Regulation(s)
RS RSF LSF RMF
Agricultural Related Uses
Agricultural accessory uses A A 9-6.109
Agricultural processing CUP
Animal hospitals CUP 9-.6.110
Crop production and grazing CUP 9-6.113
Farm animal raising A A CUP 9-6.112
Horticultural specialties A 9-6.116
Livestock Specialties CUP 9-6.115
Industrial, Manufacturing, Processing
Mining CUP 9-6.159, 9-6.151
Petroleum extraction CUP 9-6.148
Surface Mining CUP 9-6.159, 9-6.151
Recreation, Education, & Public Assembly
Churches and related activities CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.121
Rural sports and group facilities CUP 9-6.124
Schools CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Schools – Business Vocational CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Residential Uses
Accessory Storage A A A A 9-6.103
Home occupations A A A A 9-6.105
Multiple Family Dwellings A 9-3.175
Mobilehome developments CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.142, 9-6.143
Organizational Houses CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-3.175
Residential care six (6) clients and less A A A A 9-6.135
Residential care seven (7) clients or more CUP CUP CUP A 9-6.135
Residential accessory uses A A A A 9-6.106
Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE)CUP 9-3.175
Single-family dwelling A A A A 9-6.143, 9-6.184
Secondary Residential Units A A A Chapter 5
Temporary dwelling A A A A 9-6.175
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Residential Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
― Not Permitted
Use Permitted Uses By Zones Special Use
Regulation(s)
RS RSF LSF RMF
Retail
Roadside stands A A 9-6.117
Temporary or seasonal retail sales A 9-6.174
Services-Professional
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP CUP
Day Care, six (6) clients or less A A A A 9-6.125
Day Care, seven (7) clients or more CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Kennels CUP CUP 9-6.111
Medical Extended Care Services, six (6)
clients or less
A A A CUP 9-6.134
Medical Extended Care Services, seven (7)
clients or more
CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.134
Temporary events A A A A 9-6.177
Transportation, Infrastructure & Communication
Utility transmission facilities A A A A
Parking Lots CUP 9-4.120
Pipeline CUP CUP CUP
Pipelines, where pipelines are below the
surface and where pipelines are not used to
convey toxic or hazardous substances other
than gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied
petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas
A
Pipelines, where pipelines are not below
the surface and where pipelines are used to
convey toxic or hazardous substances other
than gasoline, crude oil, natural gas, liquefied
petroleum gas or liquefied natural gas
CUP
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Parking Matrix
Agricultural Uses
Table 18: Parking Requirements For Agricultural Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Ag processing: packing and processing 1 per 1,000 square feet of use area
Wineries 1 per 1,000 square feet of active use area and
1 per 3,000 square feet of storage, and 1 per
100 square feet of tasting room
Animal husbandry, farm equipment, and
supplies
1 per 500 square feet of floor area, and 1 per
1,000 square feet of outdoor use
Exceptions: Improved off-street parking
and loading spaces are not required for
an agricultural use, as long as sufficient
usable area is provided to meet the parking
needs of all employees, visitors and loading
activities entirely on the site of the use.
Communication Uses
Table 19: Parking Requirements For Communication Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Broadcasting studios 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Transmission facilities Not required to have identified spaces, as long
as sufficient usable area is provided to meet
the parking needs of all employees entirely on
the site of the use
Cultural, Educational, And Recreation Uses
Table 20: Parking Requirements For Cultural, Educational, And Recreation Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Active Recreation Facilities:
Amusement parks/fairgrounds 1 per 75 square feet of use area
Arcades (games) and billiards 1 per 100 square feet of floor area
Bowling alleys 4 per lane
Dance Clubs 1 per 25 square feet of dance floor
Dance studios 1 per 200 square feet of floor area
Golf studios 5 per hole plus any required for clubhouse
uses
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Golf driving ranges (separate from golf
courses)
2 per tee
Miniature golf 2 per hole
Skateboard parks 1 per 500 square feet of use area
Skating rinks 1 per 400 square feet of use area
Swimming pools (public or member)1 per 100 square feet of pool area, and 1 per
300 square feet of deck area
Tennis courts, racquetball 2 per court
Libraries 1 per 500 square feet
Public Assembly:
Exhibit facilities (including museums)1 per 150 square feet of exhibit floor
Seated spectator facilities (including a church,
theater, other auditoriums and meeting halls,
sports assembly)
1 per 4 fixed seats, or 1 per 40 square feet of
spectator area if seats not fixed
Schools:
Preschools, day care For facilities with six (6) or less children, no
requirement other than that normally required
for a residence; for facilities with seven (7)
to twelve (12) children, an off-street drop-
off area is to be provided with the capability
to accommodate at least two (2) cars, in
addition to the parking normally required
for the residence; to be established through
conditional use permit approval for facilities
with more than ten (10) children.
Elementary and high school Off-street parking is to be provided at a ratio
of two (2) spaces for each classroom, and one
space for one hundred (100) square feet of
administrative or clerical office space. Except
that where Section 9-4.114 would require more
spaces for an on-site auditorium, stadium,
gymnasium or other public or sports assembly
facility, the larger number of spaces is to be
provided.
Business and vocational Off-street parking is to be provided at a ratio
of one space per seat in the largest classroom
or instructional area, in addition to spaces
required for any proposed auditorium by
Section 9-4.114.
College and University As determined by Planning Commission
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Manufacturing And Processing Uses
Table 21: Parking Requirements For Manufacturing And Processing Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Indoor active use 1 per five hundred (500) square feet
Indoor Storage area 1 per one thousand (1000) square feet
Outdoor active use 1 per two thousand (2000) square feet
Outdoor storage area 1 per five thousand (5000) square feet
Residential Uses
Table 22: Parking Requirements For Residential Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Single-family dwellings (including mobile
homes)
2 per dwelling, except 1 per dwelling is required
where the site is less than 4,000 square feet in
area
Multifamily dwellings (including condominiums
and other attached ownership dwellings)
Residential
Parking
1 bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces
2 bedroom unit: 2.0 spaces
each additional bedroom:
0.5 space
Guest Parking 1 space per 5 units, or
fraction thereof
Group quarters (including boarding
houses, rooming houses, dormitories, and
organizational houses)
1 per bed, plus
1 per eight beds
Resource Uses
Table 23: Parking Requirements For Resource Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Extraction Uses No improved parking is required, provided
that sufficient usable area is available to
accommodate all employee and visitor vehicles
entirely on the site.
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Retail Trade Uses
Parking required for a retail use shall be a minimum of two (2) spaces for each use or separate tenancy, except where
more spaces are required as follows:
Table 24: Parking Requirements For Retail Trade Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Auto and vehicle dealers 1 per 400 square feet of showroom, 2 per
service bay, 1 per 3,000 square feet of outdoor
use area
Building materials and hardware, nurseries 1 per 500 square feet of floor space, 1 per
3,000 square feet of outdoor use area
Eating and Drinking Places:
Restaurants and bars (on-site consumption. With dancing facilities, are also to meet dance club
parking requirements)
Customer Spaces:1 per patron table
1 per 2 counter stools, plus
Employee Spaces:1 per 6 tables, 1 per 100 square feet of kitchen
Fast food (includes drive-ins. If patron tables
provided, use must also meet restaurant
customer space requirement)
1 per 25 square feet of kitchen
Food and beverage retail sales 1 per 200 square feet of floor area, 1 per check
stand
Furniture, home furnishings and equipment 1 per 500 square feet of sales area, 1 per
1,000 square feet of storage area
General merchandise stores 1 per 300 square feet of sales area, 1 per 600
square feet of storage area
Mail order and vending 1 per 1,000 square feet of use area
Service Uses
Table 25: Parking Requirements For Service Uses
Types of Uses Parking Spaces Required
Auto repair and service 4 per service bay, 1 per 1,000 square feet of
outdoor active use area
Equipment rental 1 per 500 square feet of floor area, 1 per 2,000
square feet of outdoor use area
Copying and reproduction 1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Contract construction services 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Correctional institutions As determined by Planning Commission
Financial services service desk 5 per teller window, 3 per
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Health care 1 space per 200 square feet of floor area, but
not less than 2 spaces per office space and
examination room
Hospitals 1 per bed, 1 per office space
Laundries and Dry Cleaning:
Plants 1 per 1,000 square feet of floor area, plus 2 per
office space
Pick-ups 2 per check stand
Offices:
Accounting, advertising, agencies, architecture,
government, insurance law offices, real estate
1 per 400 square feet but not less than 2 per
office space
Other offices 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Photography studios, commercial art studios 1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Post offices 5 per service window, 1 per 500 square feet of
floor area other than customer area
Personal Services:
Barbershops 2 per chair
Beauty shops 3 per chair
Dry Cleaners 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Funeral and crematory services 1 per 4 seats in each assembly room, 2 per
office or 1 per 40 square feet of floor area in
assembly rooms, whichever is greater
Health spas 1 per 300 square feet of floor area
Laundromats 1 per 2 washers
Other personal services 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Public safety facilities As determined by Planning Commission
Repair service (consumer)1 per 400 square feet of floor area
Waste disposal site As determined by Planning Commission
Transient Lodgings
Table 26: Parking Requirements For Transient Lodgings
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Hotels, motels 2 spaces, plus 1 per unit, plus 1 per 10 units
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Transportation Uses
Table 27: Parking Requirements For Transportation Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Public utility terminals None, provided sufficient usable area is
available to accommodate all employee and
visitor vehicles entirely on-site
Transit stations and terminals 1 per 20 square feet of waiting area, 1 per 300
square feet of office space; additional spaces
as required for accessory uses (restaurants,
etc.)
Truck stops 1 per 1,000 square feet of use area for first
5,000 square feet, 1 per 3,000 square feet of
use thereafter
Vehicle and freight terminals 2 per loading bay, 1 per 300 square feet of
office space
Vehicle storage None, provided sufficient usage area is
available to accommodate all employee and
visitor vehicles entirely on-site
Wholesale Trade Uses
Table 28: Parking Requirements For Wholesale Trade Uses
Types of Use Parking Spaces Required
Warehousing:
Commercial storage 1 per 2,000 square feet of use area for first
10,000 square feet, 1 per 5,000 square feet of
use area thereafter
Ministorage 2 spaces for manager office
Wholesaling and distribution 1 per 1,000 square feet of use area for first
10,000 square feet of use area, 1 per 3,000
square feet of use thereafter
(Ord. 136 § 9-4.118, 1986; Ord. 68 § 9-4.118, 1983)
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Graphics
Figure 1: Setbacks
Figure 2: Zero Lot Line Developments
Figure 3: Angle Parking Dimensions
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ITEM NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 7-5-16
Attachment 5: Council Vision and 15-17 Strategic Planning Goals Matrix
Economic DevelopmentConnection with CommunityCommon Sense RegulationsPublic SafetyLake ParkEnvironmentStaffingRoadsPromotionsWe will have thriving and healthy economic activityWe will have tourists but are not a tourist townWe will have plentiful local shopping opportunitiesWe will embrace and value our historyWe will keep our community charmWe will have vibrant recreational opportunities for citizens and tourists alikeWe are and will remain a patriotic cityWe will foster quality of life by engaging the publicWe will have sound and reliable infrastructure in placeWe are and will remain an attractive place to live (eclectic is attractive)We are and will remain proud to be AtascaderoWe will maintain our open space and rural characterWe will retain our civic prideWe will have a strong, common, driving vision for the futureWe will always embrace our natural beautyWe will have adequate waterWe are and always will be a safe communityWe will retain our small town friendliness and feelWe will have an attractive and professional commercial corridorWe will have popular annual events that are important to our sense of community and economic healthLong-Term Vision vs. Current Priorities73