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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Tom Zirk
Vice Chairperson Mark Dariz
Commissioner Duane Anderson
Commissioner Ellen Béraud
Commissioner Michael Shaw
Commissioner Jeff van den Eikhof
Commissioner Jan Wolff
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (This portion of the meeting is reserve d 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 Commission may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
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. DRAFT MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 2019
Recommendation: Commission approve the February 19, 2019 Minutes.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (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 to provide testim ony 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).)
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.
2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 8559 / 8565 SANTA ROSA ROAD
(THIS ITEM WILL BE CONTINUED TO A FUTURE DATE)
The proposed project is the subdivision of two (2) existing residential parcels.
Three (3) lots would be created in the Residential Single-Family (RSF-Y) zoning
district.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (SBDV18-0150)
3. CITYWIDE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
The proposed project is for annual zoning text updates to the Atascadero
Municipal Code to align the Zoning Code with the General Plan, fix
inconsistencies, and provide for permit streamlining.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (ZCH19-0023)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on April 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
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 third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 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 business 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).
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both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will
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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 anyone 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 MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 19, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:02 p.m.
Chairperson Seay called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Zirk led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Betz, Dariz, Donovan, Vice Chairperson
Zirk, and Chairperson Seay
Absent: Commissioner Wolff (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Associate Planner, Katie Banister
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by
Commissioner Betz to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Seay closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON
JANUARY 15, 2019
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 3-19-19
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MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Dariz to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Administration of Oaths of Office
Administration of Oath of Offices to new Planning Commissioners by the City
Clerk’s Office.
Roll Call:
City Clerk Lara Christensen administered Oaths of Office to new Planning Commissioners
Ellen Béraud, Jeff van den Eikhof, and Michael Shaw.
PRESENTATION:
B. Recognition of outgoing Planning Commission members Josh Donovan, Jerel
Seay and Ryan Betz.
Director Dunsmore thanked Commission members Donovan, Seay and Betz for their
contributions to the Commission and the City.
Vice Chairperson Zirk reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. as the new Commissioners
took their seats at the dais.
Recording Secretary Manier performed roll call with new Commissioners seated.
New Commissioners and returning Commissioners made brief introductions about their
backgrounds.
PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION:
C. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Commission will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Vice Chairperson Zirk accepted nominations for Chairperson.
MOTION: By Commissioner Béraud and seconded by Commissioner
Anderson to nominate Vice Chairperson Zirk as Chairperson.
Vice Chairperson Zirk accepted the nomination.
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Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
Chairperson Zirk accepted nominations for Vice Chairperson.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner
Shaw to nominate Commissioner Dariz as Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner Dariz accepted the nomination.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
Vice Chairperson Zirk was seated as Chairperson and Commissioner Dariz was seated
as Vice Chairperson at the dais.
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.
1. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR 5425 PESCADO CT.
The proposed project is the subdivision of a 3-acre lot in the Residential Single-
Family (RSF-Z) zoning district.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (SBDV18-0109)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None.
Associate Planner Banister gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Dale McCrudden.
Mr. McCrudden read a letter into the record (Exhibit A) which had already been distributed
to the Commission.
A map was received from Dale and Lynn McCrudden (Exhibit B) and was distributed to
the Commission.
Chairperson Zirk closed the Public Comment period.
Director Dunsmore explained that there were very few options with this parcel and its
buildable area. Staff’s recommendation was that the environmental impacts should be
mitigated as per the General Plan, CEQA, and Hillside Grading Guidelines. Staff
answered questions from the Commission.
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Chairperson Zirk re-opened the Public Comment Period
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Dale McCrudden.
Chairperson Zirk closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Béraud and seconded by
Vice Chairperson Dariz to adopt PC
Resolution 2019-A certifying MND 2018-0014
and approving SBDV18-0109, Tentative
Parcel Map AT 18-0086, to subdivide one
residential parcel into two residential
parcels, at 5425 Pescado Court, based on
findings and subject to mitigation and
Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore announced that the next meeting scheduled for March 5, 2019, will
be cancelled. Director Dunsmore gave an update on projects within the City, which
includes amending the Specific Plan at Del Rio Road.
ADJOURNMENT – 7:29 p.m.
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for March 5, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
will be cancelled. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for
March 19, 2019, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following Exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A – Letter from Dale and Lynn McCrudden
Exhibit B – Map from Dale and Lynn McCrudden
Adopted
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner, 470-3446, kgleason@atascadero.org
Title 9 Planning and Zoning Text Amendments
ZCH19-0023
(City of Atascadero)
SUBJECT:
This action consists of proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Title 9, Zoning
Regulations of the City of Atascadero, to further align the code with the General Plan,
correct inconsistencies and allow for process streamlining.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Draft Resolution,
recommending the City Council introduce an ordinance for first reading, by title only, to
approve amendments to Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, based on findings.
SITUATION AND FACTS:
1. Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave.
Atascadero, CA 93422
2. General Plan Designation: Citywide
3. Zoning District: Citywide
4. Environmental Status: Exempt from CEQA (Section 15061(b)(3). No
significant environmental impact.
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DISCUSSION:
Background:
In August of 2016, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a
substantial update to the zoning regulations, which included changes to land use
definitions and “clean-up” of inconsistencies between the code and the General Plan. In
September of 2016, the City Council approved these amendments. At that time, staff
noted that an annual update of the zoning regulations may be essential to contin ue to
keep the document responsive to the community while continuing to refine consistency
with the General Plan. An annual update and refinement was completed in 2017;
however, due to staffing and workload, the 2018 update is now being completed. This
amendment aims to clarify a number of inconsistencies, gain closer alignment with
General Plan policies and clarify land uses such as storage uses and fuel station uses
within commercial zones.
Analysis:
The following discussion summarizes the proposed text updates/clarifications as
illustrated in the following categories:
1. Clarification to add performance standards instead of use permit approval
to Animal Density Standards for youth projects
The Municipal Code currently allows for modification of the minimum lot size for farm
animal raising associated with youth projects through approval of an Administrative Use
Permit. This permit process currently costs almost $1,000 and requires a public hearing
to be held. The City recognizes that this process is too onerous for many youth and their
families to go through and deters compliance with the requirements.
The City does understand that animal raising can have negative impacts on the
surrounding neighbors and the proposed text change adds standardized requirements
to ensure that these impacts are minimized and to ensure consistency and clarity for all
participants. The standardized requirements are based on the findings that are already
a part of the City’s code. The code is prop osed to be amended as shown in Exhibit A
and includes standard conditions that would normally be required with a use permit
when considering reductions to minimum lot size to maintain farm animals. The
amendments do not allow adjustments to setbacks from oth er properties nor reduce the
standards to maintain the site in an appropriate manner.
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2. Mobile Food Vending
The current non-residential use chart restricts mobile food vending to private property
only; however, the public safety code allows vendors to stop in the right -of-way for a
period of fifteen minutes or less if hailed by a patron. With the growth of the food truck
industry and trends toward using food trucks to supplement permanent businesses, staff
is proposing code changes to provide greater flexibility for the use of food trucks
consistent with the vehicle code and temporary event requirements. Food trucks that
are more permanent in nature are not affected by the proposed code amendments and
will remain governed by any applicable building code and commercial development
requirements.
3. CPK Storage Uses / Commercial Retail - Vehicle Storage Use, Fueling
Stations
The 2016 and 2017 zone text amendments have focused on ensuring that uses for
each zone remain consistent with the intent of the General Plan. The Commercial Park
and Commercial Retail zoning districts are the City’s most visible properties and the
most valuable in terms of commerce. These properties line El Camino Real and
Highway 101 and give Atascadero its character. Zoning amendments are needed to
ensure that the Commercial Park and Retail zones remain available for quality projects
that support our local economy while reflecting our image and staying true to the
General Plan.
Currently, the Zoning Ordinance allows industrial and storage uses to occupy the areas
along highway 101. However, the zoning also requires that any land use that includes
10,000 sf or more of outdoor storage automatically require a conditional use permit.
This discrepancy commonly creates misunderstandings and results in land uses in
locations not intended by the General Plan. Instead, uses such as construction yards,
vehicle storage, contractor’s yards, and similar high intensity uses that involve little or
no public visitation, low employee counts, and high amounts of outdoor storage should
be subject to conditional approval and are more suitable in service commercial and
industrial zones.
The General Plan envisions the Commercial Park (CPK) zoning district for indoor land
uses that involve office parks, tech companies, small scale manufacturing, and business
park developments. The entirety of the zoning designation is located at the north end of
the City (north of Del Rio) between El Camino Real and Highway 101. This district was
not intended to be utilized for outdoor storage or contractor’s yards.
The Commercial Retail zoning district dominates a majority of El Camino Real and is
envisioned to accommodate shopping and customer based service uses that have a
high degree of interaction with the public. There are a few uses listed in the current use
table that do not support this goal. Instead, such uses are appropriate in the
Commercial Service, Industrial, or other zones, preserving our valuable retail land for
restaurants, retail, light services, and mixed-use projects.
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In order to preserve the intent of the General Plan, the following uses are proposed to
be modified:
Change building materials and hardware, contract construction services, farm
equipment and supplies, and horticultural specialties, from an allowed use to
a conditional use permit in the commercial zones. This will allow for use
permit review for uses that have an outdoor storage component.
Add horticultural specialties as an allowed use in the Industrial and Industrial
Park zone where large outdoor operations are appropriate.
Change service stations from an allowed to a conditionally allowed use in the
CT zone. Service stations generally have traffic and aesthetic concerns that
necessitate additional review to ensure neighborhood compatibility.
Remove vehicle and equipment storage, fuel dealer uses from the CR zone.
These uses are appropriate in Commercial-Service and Industrial zones.
Change fuel dealer to a conditional use permit in the CPK zone to allow for
additional review of outdoor storage spaces.
Change medical extended care services and assisted living developments to
conditional use permits to allow for review of surrounding use compatibility.
Also eliminate these uses from the Commercial Service and Commercial
Neighborhood zoning districts for consistency with the General Plan.
For all commercial zones, notes clarifying the requirement for conditional use permit
approval if outdoor storage is equal to or greater than 1000 -square feet are proposed as
follows:
Accessory Storage, general retail, fuel dealer, collection stations, building
materials and hardware, vehicle and equipment storage, winery – production,
printing & publishing, winery – boutique, wholesaling & distribution center.
The City is also currently preparing a plan for the El Camino Corridor that will look at
appropriate uses and zoning designations for a majority of the properties along El
Camino Real. We anticipate that additional changes will be proposed in the future
Citywide General Plan update based on the recommendations of this plan. This minor
update is a first step in ensuring that uses listed for the retail district achieve the goals
and vision described in the General Plan.
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4. Lot Posting Requirements for Subdivisions
The Municipal Code currently requires sites proposed for subdivision to be posted once
the map is deemed complete. An application is deemed complete once the City
receives enough information to complete their analysis. This posting is an additional
step in the process that is unnecessary and not required by the Subdivision map Act or
other State law. The proposed text amendment eliminates this additional lot posting.
Sites will continue to be posted prior to any public hearing per state and local
requirements.
5. Neighborhood Notice Radii for Development Projects
The California Environmental Quality Act and the Atascadero Municipal Code require
noticing to all owners within 300-feet of a proposed project boundary. The Municipal
Code increases the noticing radius to 1,000-feet for subdivisions within the RS zone due
to the large lot sizes and need to extend notification beyond the adjoining parcels. It has
been the City’s practice to notice all projects within the RS zone at the 1,000-foot radius,
although it is only technically required for subdivisions. As this is City policy and not
codified, the City cannot pass along the cost of the additional mailings to the applicants.
This usually results in a minor additional cost associated with postage of the notices.
The mailing and label generation fee generally stay the same as the cost is a flat fee
within a given range of parcels required to be noticed. The proposed update would
codify the City’s policy and require 1,000-foot noticing for all projects in the RS zone that
require a public hearing allowing the City to recoup postage costs.
6. Minimum Lot Sizes in Commercial Zoning Districts
The Municipal Code currently does not establish minimum lot sizes in the commercial
zoning districts. This allows for flexible ownership configurations within larger integrate d
commercial developments. However, the lack of a minimum lot size is problematic when
commercial subdivisions are used for the purpose of separating a non -conforming use
from a new development or when subdivisions are proposed without a comprehensive
development plan. Resulting parcels can often be too small to accommodate
reasonable uses as envisioned by the General Plan and as listed in the Zoning
Ordinance. This perpetuates vacant, underutilized, or non -conforming lots to exist with
no incentive or realistic plan to develop. The proliferation of small lots along our
commercial corridor is one of several factors that have reduced the economic potenti al
of our commercial corridor. Establishing logical minimum lot sizes for commercial
districts will help the City preserve our Commercial Land for the uses that were
envisioned by the General Plan.
The proposed code text establishes a one-half (1/2) acre minimum lot size in the
Commercial Neighborhood, Commercial Professional, and Commercial retail zoning
districts. The commercial retail zone generally sees uses that are indoor focused and
only have a need for parking outside of the building. A one -half acre minimum lot size
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will allow maximum development flexibility while retaining appropriate land area for
parking and other required site improvements.
Staff is recommending a one (1) acre minimum lot size in the Commercial Service and
Commercial Tourist zoning districts. This will ensure that uses such as auto repair and
light manufacturing in the Commercial Service zone, and large scale hotels and
restaurants in the Commercial Tourist zone will have enough site area to accommodate
required ancillary improvements.
A two (2) acre minimum lot size is proposed for the Industrial and Industrial Park zoning
districts. Parcels in this zone are intended for larger scale uses that can have a sizable
outdoor component. A two acre minimum will allow parcels to be marketable for their
intended uses.
Within each zoning district, exceptions to the minimum lot size are included for
subdivisions that are part of a planned commercial or industrial center development. In
additional, a finding must be made that smaller lot sizes will not be detrimental to the
purpose of the zoning district.
7. Clarification of approval process for Condominium maps.
Section 12 of Title 9 refers to tentative and final maps as required for processing of a
condominium map. The intent was to include both Parcel or Tract maps as part of this
process based on the number of parcels and units requested as part of the subdivision
or any allowed mapping exemptions listed in the Subdivision Map Act; however, the
Subdivision Map Act only uses the term “final map” in relation to a Tract Map, using the
term Parcel Map to designate the map that records to finalize a tentative parcel map.
With this inconsistency between the Subdivision map Act and City code, our
condominium code section can be interpreted incorrectly. The proposed changes clarify
that Parcel Maps are included in this process for condominium subdivisions as
applicable.
Proposed Environmental Determination
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15061.(3), (b)) 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. The
proposed text amendment will not have any significant adverse environmental impacts.
CONCLUSION
The proposed text amendments are consistent with the General Plan and are part of an
annual effort to align the zoning regulations with City policy while ensuring the City has
an accurate and legible code. Each year, a series of zoning amendments will be
explored in order to keep the zoning ordinance a “living document” that can be
responsive to economic development and the latest changes to state and local policies.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. The Commission may recommend modifications of the text amendments to the
City Council.
2. The Commission may determine that more information is needed on some
proposed revisions and may refer the item back to staff to develop the additional
information. The Commission should clearly state the type of information that is
required and move to continue the item to a future date.
3. The Commission may recommend the City Council deny some or all of the
proposed text amendments. The Commission should specify the reasons for
denial of the project and recommend an associated finding with such action.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments with Tracked
Changes
Attachment 2: Draft Resolution
T:\- ZCH Zone Change\ZCH19-0023 Title 9 updates\2019 Title 9 updates.docx
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ATTACHMENT 1: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments with Tracked Changes
ZCH19-0023
1. Farm Animal Raising
9-6.112 Farm animal raising
(h) Modification of Certain Standards. The minimum site area and allowable animal density standards
set forth in this section may be adjusted through administrative use permit approval (refer to Section 9-
1.112) subject to compliance with the criteria set forth in this section, except that these standards may also
be modified through Conditional Use Permit approval (refer to Section 9-2.110) if these criteria cannot be
satisfied. The setback, maintenance and special requirements standards may not be modified by
administrative use permit or conditional use permit.
(1) Youth Projects. An adjustment not to exceed one (1) additional animal equivalency unit per acre or
an adjustment to reduce the minimum site area by no more than twenty-five (25) percent may be granted
for a youth project sponsored by a recognized organization, subject to the following criteria:
(i) The project is for a limited duration with a known termination date at which time the project
animal will be removed from the site and the site brought into conformance with all applicable standards;
and
(ii) There is an adult project supervisor who has reviewed and approved, in writing, the project and
who can take corrective action if necessary regarding the project; and
(iii) All other standards of the section including setbacks, maintenance and special standards
applicable to the project are and will be continuously satisfied; and
(iv) The site otherwise conforms to the standards set forth in the section; and
(v) All animals maintained on the site are owned by the residents of the premises; and
(vi) The youth involved in the project has demonstrated in prior adjustments, if applicable, the
responsibility to maintain the project in a satisfactory manner.
2. Mobile Food Vending
9-3.330 Nonresidential district allowable land uses.
Notes: (These notes apply only to Table 3-2).
6 Mobile food vending permitted if use is located outside of right-of-way and located on private property with owner’s
permission and City review of parking and access on-site. Mobile food trucks used as part of an event may be permitted in the
right-of-way with the issuance of an Event Permit.
9-6.174 Seasonal or temporary sales.
Seasonal sales include the retail sale of seasonal products such as produce and Christmas trees.
Temporary sales include retail trade activities of short duration which involve the sale of other products.
Both types of sales occur outdoors or in locations not otherwise designated by this title as being
appropriate for permanent retail trade facilities. Such activities are subject to the provisions of this
section.
(a) Licensing Requirement. Business license clearance is required for all seasonal or temporary
sales, except sidewalk sales when conducted by merchants with previously approved annual business
licenses; and
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(b) Temporary Sales Generally. Temporary sales of items other than seasonal agricultural products
are allowed only in conjunction with temporary events (Section 9-6.177), except:
(1) The temporary sale of handcrafted items and artwork, produced by an authorized home
occupation are allowable as set forth in Section 9-6.105.
(2) Sidewalk or Temporary sales are allowed in commercial zones when:
(i) Conducted by the merchants of shops abutting the sidewalk; and
(ii) Authorized by an encroachment permit (if using the public sidewalk or are a mobile vendor in
the right-of-way); and
(iii) Such sales are conducted no more frequently than one (1) two (2) day period in every ninety
(90) days.
3. CPK Storage Uses / Commercial Retail - Vehicle Storage Use
9-3.330 Nonresidential district allowable land uses.
Table 3-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each nonresidential district, and
the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Chapters 9-1 and 9-2 of this code.
Where the last column in the tables (“Specific Use Regulations”) includes a section number, the
regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this article may also
apply.
Table 3-2 – Nonresidential Use Table
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Agricultural Resources
Agricultural Produce
Stands
A A A A 9-6.117
Farm Equipment and
Supplies
A
CUP
A
CUP
A
CUP
A A
Farmers’ Market CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A A
Horticultural
Specialties
A
CUP
A
CUP
A
CUP
A
CUP
A
CUP
A A 9-6.116
Large Scale Ag CUP CUP A 9-6.103
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Manufacturing
Residential Uses
Age Restricted
Housing
CUP
Caretaker’s
Residence/Employee
Unit
CUP CUP CUP
Live/Work Unit A1
Multifamily
Dwelling
CUP2 CUP2 CUP2 CUP2 A1 A1
Single-Family
Dwelling
A1 A1
Single-Room
Occupancy Units
CUP 9-6.184
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly
Amusement
Services
A A A A A A
Churches and
Related Activities
CUP CUP 9-6.121
Indoor Recreation
Services
CUP CUP CUP A A CUP CUP CUP
Libraries, Museums A A A A A A
Membership
Organizations
A A CUP CUP
Outdoor Recreation
Services
CUP CUP A 9-6.123
Parks and
Playgrounds
A A
Public Assembly
and Entertainment
CUP CUP A CUP CUP
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Schools – Business
and Vocational
A A A A CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Schools A A A CUP CUP 9-6.125
Social and Service
Organizations
A A A
Sports Assembly CUP CUP A
Temporary Events A/
CUP3
CUP A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A A 9-6.177
Tourism, Lodging, and Dining
Bar/Tavern CUP CUP CUP A
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP CUP
Drive-Through Sales
or Services
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-4.122
Eating and Drinking
Places
A A A A A A A A A A
Hotels, Motels CUP A A A CUP
Microbrewery –
Brewpub
A CUP A A A A A A A A
Recreational Vehicle
Parks
A 9-6.180
Tasting Room A CUP A A A A A A A A
Retail Trade and Sales4
Accessory Storage A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 9-6.103
Adult Oriented
Business
A A A A 9-16
Artisan Foods and
Products
A A A A5 A A
Auto Dealers (New
and Used) and
Supplies
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.163
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Building Materials
and Hardware
A
CUP
A
CUP
A4 A
CUP
A4 A4 9-6.165
Fuel Dealer A A4 A
CUP
A4 A4 9-6.129
General Retail A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4
General Retail
Greater than 50,000
sf
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Mobile Eating and
Drinking Vendors6
A A A A A A A A
Retail Sales—
Restricted
A CUP CUP
Sales Lots CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.139
Service Stations CUP CUP CUP A
CUP
9-6.164
Temporary or
Seasonal Sales
A A A A A A A A A 9-6.174
Services—Business, Financial and Professional
ATM A A A A A A A A A A
Financial Services
and Banks
A A A A A A CUP A
Government Offices
and Facilities
A A A A A A CUP9 A A A
Health Care Services A A A CUP A CUP9 A
Offices A A A A A A CUP9 A
Temporary Offices A A A 9-6.176
General Services
Animal Hospitals CUP7 CUP A CUP 9-6.110
Auto Repair and
Services
CUP A A CUP A A 9-6.168
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Business Support
Services
A A A A A A A A
Contract
Construction
Services
A A
CUP
A A
Day Care
Childcare Center A A A CUP 9-6.125
Large Family Day
Care
CUP8 CUP8 9-6.125
Small Family Day
Care
A8 A8 A8 A8 A8
Adult Day Care
Facility
A A A CUP
Kennels CUP A 9-6.111
Laundromat/Coin-
Operated Laundry
A A A A A CUIP A A
Medical Extended
Care Services: 6
Residents or Less
A
CUP
A
CUP
9-6.134
Medical Extended
Care Services: 7
Residents or More
A
CUP
A
CUP
9-6.134
Mini-Storage CUP CUP A A
Mortuary Services A A
Personal Services A A A A A CUP A
Personal Service
Restricted
A CUP CUP
Printing and
Publishing
CUP CUP A4 A4 A4
RCFE – Assisted A A A 9-6.135
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Living CUP
RCFE – Independent
Living/Senior
Apartments
CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
RCFE – Retirement
Hotel
CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
Residential Care: 6
Residents or Less
A1 A1 9-6.135
Vehicle and
Equipment Storage4
CUP CUP A4 A4 9-6.183
Industrial, Wholesale, Manufacturing Uses
Brewery –
Production
CUP CUP A A
Collection Stations A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 9-6.130
Laundries and Dry
Cleaning Plants
A A A A
Medical Research CUP A A CUP A A
Manufacturing and
Processing - Low
Intensity
CUP CUP A A A A
Manufacturing and
Processing – High
Intensity4
CUP CUP AUP AUP
Recycling and Scrap CUP CUP 9-6.131
Recycling Centers CUP CUP 9-6.132
Research and
Development
CUP A A CUP A A A
Storage, Recycling
and Dismantling of
Vehicles and
Material
CUP A A 9-6.131
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Warehousing CUP CUP A A
Wholesaling and
Distribution Center4
AUP AUP A4 A4 A4 A4
Winery – Boutique A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4
Winery – Production CUP CUP A4 A4
Transportation Communication and Infrastructure
Broadcast Studios A A
Data and Computer
Services Center
AUP AUP CUP A A
Parking Lots AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
Telecommuni-cation
Facility
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Transit Stations CUP CUP A CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Vehicle and Freight
Terminals
CUP CUP CUP
Utility Infrastructure A A CUP A A A CUP CUP A A
4. Lot Posting Requirements for Subdivisions
11-4.06 Notice of planning commission hearing on tentative map.
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map, and notice thereof shall be
given as provided in Section 66451.3 of the Map Act, except those subdivisions proposed within an area
zoned Residential Suburban (RS), where all owners of real property within a one thousand (1,000) foot
radius of the subject property shall receive notice as provided herein. Any interested person may appear at
such hearing and shall be heard.
Each street frontage of property to be subdivided shall be clearly posted by the applicant with a “Notice
of Intent to Subdivide” provided by the Community Development Department at the time that a complete
application for subdivision is filed
5. Neighborhood Notice Radii for Development Projects
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9-1.110 Public hearings.
When a public hearing before the Planning Commission or the City Council is required by this title,
such hearing shall be conducted as follows:
(a) Notice of Hearing. Notice of a public hearing shall include the time and place of the hearing, a
general description of the request, the location of the site, and any additional information which the
Planning Director deems appropriate. Such notice shall be given at least ten (10) days before the hearing
by first class mail with postage prepaid to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the last
equalized assessment rolil as owning property within three hundred (300) feet from the exterior
boundaries of the parcel which is the subject of the hearing, except for projects in the RS zoning district
which shall require that notices be sent to all such properties within a one thousand feet (1000) from the
exterior boundaries of the project site. Such notice shall also be published at least once at least ten (10)
days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City, or if
there is none, it shall be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City.
6. Minimum Lot Sizes in Commercial Zoning Districts
9-3.340 Property development standards.
New subdivisions, land uses, structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be
designed, constructed and established in compliance with the Sections 9-3.461 through 9-3.450 9-3.341
through 9-3.444, in addition to applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking, fencing, etc.) in Chapter
9-4, and Special Land Use Regulation in Chapter 9-6 of this title. (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016)
9-3.341 CN Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CN in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. The
minimum lot size in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone shall be one half (1/2) 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 Neighborhood Zone.
(b) Multifamily Dwellings. Multifamily dwellings are permitted with a minor conditional use
permit when located on the second floor or above.
9-3.342 CP Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CP in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Professional Zone. The
minimum lot size in the Commercial Professional Zone shall be one half (1/2) acre. 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 Professional Zone.
9-3.343 CR Zone.
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The following are property development standards for the CR in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Retail Zone. The minimum lot
size in the Commercial Retail Zone shall be one half (1/2) acre. 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 Retail Zone.
(b) Parking. 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.
(c) Setback. A minimum freeway setback of ten (10) feet shall be provided. Said setback area shall
be landscaped.
(d) Utilities. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground.
9-3.344 CS Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CS in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Service Zone. The minimum
lot size in the Commercial Service Zone shall be one (1) acre. 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 Service Zone.
9-3.345 CT Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CT in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Commercial Tourist Zone. The minimum
lot size in the Commercial Tourist Zone shall be one (1) acre. 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 Tourist Zone.
9-3.347 DC/DO Zone.
The following are property development standards for both the DC and DO zoning districts, in
addition to those found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.
Development Feature
Requirement by Zoning District
DC DO
Downtown Commercial Downtown Office
Minimum lot size No minimum
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Setbacks Minimum and maximum setbacks required. See Section 9-4.103 for setback
requirement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions to setbacks.
Front None allowed, except for building insets
designed to accommodate outdoor
eating and seating areas, and except for
East Mall between El Camino Real and
Palma Avenue, where a minimum of 20
feet is required.
As required by Section 9-4.106
when adjacent to a residential
zone, none required otherwise.
Sides (each) None required
Rear None required
Creek To be determined through Design Review
Height limit 45 feet not to exceed 3 stories; 18 feet
on the west side of El Camino Real
between Atascadero Creek and the lot
line common to Lots 19 and 20, Block
H-B, Atascadero Colony Map.
35 feet
Landscaping As required by Section 9-4.124 et seq. (Landscaping, screening and
fencing)
Off-street parking None required, except as required by
Section 9-4.114 for hotels, motels,
residential uses, offices, government
offices and facilities, and health care
services, and for all development east of
Atascadero Creek.
As required by Section 9-4.114
et seq.
Signs See Chapter 9-15
Density 20 dwelling units/acre maximum 20 dwelling units/acre
maximum
9-3.348 IP Zone.
The following are property development standards for the IP zoning district, in addition to those
found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.
(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Park Zone. The minimum lot size
in the Industrial 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 Industrial
Park Zone.
9-3.349 I Zone.
The following are property development standards for the I zoning district, in addition to those found
in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.
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(a) Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the Industrial Zone. The minimum lot size in
the Industrial 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 Industrial Zone.
7. Clarification of approval process for Condominium maps.
9-12.104 Required approvals.
No condominium project or condominium conversion shall be permitted unless a conditional use
permit is approved pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Section 9-2.110 of this Code.
Condominium projects and condominium conversions shall also require a Tentative Map or Vesting
Tentative Map tentative and final a Final Map or Parcel Map map pursuant to Title 11 of this Code,
and shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, Title 11 of this Code, and all
other applicable state and local laws and ordinances. Provisions for notice, hearing, and appeal shall be as
specified in Title 9 and Title 11 of this Code for conditional use permits and tentative maps, respectively,
except as modified by the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 523 § 2, 2007)
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ATTACHMENT 2: Draft Resolution
ZCH19-0023
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 9 ZONING ORDINANCE CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS
CITY OF ATASCADERO
(ZCH19-0023)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from the City of Atascadero (6500 Palma
Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422), to consider Zone Change Text Amendments to Title 9; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Exemption was prepared for the project and made available for
public review in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact these amendments to Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Municipal Code for
consistency with the General Plan and to maintain a clear and legible set of Zoning Regulations
that is easily interpreted by the public and staff; and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Planning and
Zoning Text Change application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Planning and
Zoning Text Amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Cit y of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing
held on March 19, 2019, studied and considered ZCH19-0023; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the
following actions:
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SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of a Zone Text Change. The Planning
Commission finds as follows:
1. The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan policies and
all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
2. This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient
use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
3. The Text Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 2. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on March 19, 2019, resolved to recommend that the
City Council introduce for first reading by title only, an Ordinance that would amend the City
Planning and Zoning Code Text with the following:
EXHIBIT A: Categorical Exemption
EXHIBIT B: Zone Text Change – Title 9 Zoning Ordinance
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by
the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero.
On motion by Commissioner ____________, and seconded by Commissioner ______________,
the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Tom Zirk
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: CEQA Exemption
ZCH19-0023
Title 9 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
EXHIBIT B: Zone Text Change – Title 9 Zoning Ordinance
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9-6.112 Farm animal raising
(h) Modification of Certain Standards. The minimum site area and allowable animal density standards
set forth in this section may be adjusted subject to compliance with the criteria set forth in this section,
except that these standards may also be modified through conditional use permit approval (refer to
Section 9-2.110) if these criteria cannot be satisfied. The setback, maintenance and special requirements
standards may not be modified by conditional use permit.
(1) Youth Projects. An adjustment not to exceed one (1) additional animal equivalency unit per acre or
an adjustment to reduce the minimum site area by no more than twenty-five (25) percent may be granted
for a youth project sponsored by a recognized organization, subject to the following criteria:
(i) The project is for a limited duration with a known termination date at which time the project
animal will be removed from the site and the site brought into conformance with all applicable standards;
and
(ii) There is an adult project supervisor who has reviewed and approved, in writing, the project and
who can take corrective action if necessary regarding the project; and
(iii) All other standards of the section including setbacks, maintenance and special standards
applicable to the project are and will be continuously satisfied; and
(iv) The site otherwise conforms to the standards set forth in the section; and
(v) All animals maintained on the site are owned by the residents of the premises; and
(vi) The youth involved in the project has demonstrated in prior adjustments, if applicable, the
responsibility to maintain the project in a satisfactory manner.
9-3.330 Nonresidential district allowable land uses.
Notes: (These notes apply only to Table 3-2).
6 Mobile food vending permitted on private property with owner’s permission and City review of parking and access on-site.
Mobile food trucks used as part of an event may be permitted in the right-of-way with the issuance of an Event Permit.
9-6.174 Seasonal or temporary sales.
Seasonal sales include the retail sale of seasonal products such as produce and Christmas trees.
Temporary sales include retail trade activities of short duration which involve the sale of other products.
Both types of sales occur outdoors or in locations not otherwise designated by this title as being
appropriate for permanent retail trade facilities. Such activities are subject to the provisions of this
section.
(a) Licensing Requirement. Business license clearance is required for all seasonal or temporary
sales, except sidewalk sales when conducted by merchants with previously approved annual business
licenses; and
(b) Temporary Sales Generally. Temporary sales of items other than seasonal agricultural products
are allowed only in conjunction with temporary events (Section 9-6.177), except:
(1) The temporary sale of handcrafted items and artwork, produced by an authorized home
occupation are allowable as set forth in Section 9-6.105.
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(2) Sidewalk or Temporary sales are allowed in commercial zones when:
(i) Conducted by the merchants of shops abutting the sidewalk; and
(ii) Authorized by an encroachment permit (if using the public sidewalk or are a mobile vendor in
the right-of-way); and
(iii) Such sales are conducted no more frequently than one (1) two (2) day period in every ninety
(90) days.
9-3.330 Nonresidential district allowable land uses.
Table 3-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each nonresidential district, and
the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Chapters 9-1 and 9-2 of this code.
Where the last column in the tables (“Specific Use Regulations”) includes a section number, the
regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this article may also
apply.
Table 3-2 – Nonresidential Use Table
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Agricultural Resources
Agricultural Produce
Stands
A A A A 9-6.117
Farm Equipment and
Supplies
CUP CUP CUP A A
Farmers’ Market CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A A
Horticultural
Specialties
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP A A 9-6.116
Large Scale Ag
Manufacturing
CUP CUP A 9-6.103
Residential Uses
Age Restricted
Housing
CUP
Caretaker’s
Residence/Employee
CUP CUP CUP
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Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Unit
Live/Work Unit A1
Multifamily
Dwelling
CUP2 CUP2 CUP2 CUP2 A1 A1
Single-Family
Dwelling
A1 A1
Single-Room
Occupancy Units
CUP 9-6.184
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly
Amusement
Services
A A A A A A
Churches and
Related Activities
CUP CUP 9-6.121
Indoor Recreation
Services
CUP CUP CUP A A CUP CUP CUP
Libraries, Museums A A A A A A
Membership
Organizations
A A CUP CUP
Outdoor Recreation
Services
CUP CUP A 9-6.123
Parks and
Playgrounds
A A
Public Assembly
and Entertainment
CUP CUP A CUP CUP
Schools – Business
and Vocational
A A A A CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.125
Schools A A A CUP CUP 9-6.125
Social and Service
Organizations
A A A
Sports Assembly CUP CUP A
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Temporary Events A/
CUP3
CUP A/
CUP3
A/
CUP3
A/
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A A 9-6.177
Tourism, Lodging, and Dining
Bar/Tavern CUP CUP CUP A
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP CUP
Drive-Through Sales
or Services
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-4.122
Eating and Drinking
Places
A A A A A A A A A A
Hotels, Motels CUP A A A CUP
Microbrewery –
Brewpub
A CUP A A A A A A A A
Recreational Vehicle
Parks
A 9-6.180
Tasting Room A CUP A A A A A A A A
Retail Trade and Sales4
Accessory Storage A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 9-6.103
Adult Oriented
Business
A A A A 9-16
Artisan Foods and
Products
A A A A5 A A
Auto Dealers (New
and Used) and
Supplies
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.163
Building Materials
and Hardware
CUP CUP A4 CUP A4 A4 9-6.165
Fuel Dealer A4 CUP A4 A4 9-6.129
General Retail A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4
General Retail
Greater than 50,000
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
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A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
sf
Mobile Eating and
Drinking Vendors6
A A A A A A A A
Retail Sales—
Restricted
A CUP CUP
Sales Lots CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.139
Service Stations CUP CUP CUP CUP 9-6.164
Temporary or
Seasonal Sales
A A A A A A A A A 9-6.174
Services—Business, Financial and Professional
ATM A A A A A A A A A A
Financial Services
and Banks
A A A A A A CUP A
Government Offices
and Facilities
A A A A A A CUP9 A A A
Health Care Services A A A CUP A CUP9 A
Offices A A A A A A CUP9 A
Temporary Offices A A A 9-6.176
General Services
Animal Hospitals CUP7 CUP A CUP 9-6.110
Auto Repair and
Services
CUP A A CUP A A 9-6.168
Business Support
Services
A A A A A A A A
Contract
Construction
Services
A CUP A A
Day Care
Childcare Center A A A CUP 9-6.125
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Nonresidential
Zones
A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Large Family Day
Care
CUP8 CUP8 9-6.125
Small Family Day
Care
A8 A8 A8 A8 A8
Adult Day Care
Facility
A A A CUP
Kennels CUP A 9-6.111
Laundromat/Coin-
Operated Laundry
A A A A A CUP A A
Medical Extended
Care Services: 6
Residents or Less
CUP CUP 9-6.134
Medical Extended
Care Services: 7
Residents or More
A CUP 9-6.134
Mini-Storage CUP CUP A A
Mortuary Services A A
Personal Services A A A A A CUP A
Personal Service
Restricted
A CUP CUP
Printing and
Publishing
CUP CUP A4 A4 A4
RCFE – Assisted
Living
CUP 9-6.135
RCFE – Independent
Living/Senior
Apartments
CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
RCFE – Retirement
Hotel
CUP CUP CUP 9-6.135
Residential Care: 6
Residents or Less
A1 A1 9-6.135
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CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Vehicle and
Equipment Storage4
CUP A4 A4 9-6.183
Industrial, Wholesale, Manufacturing Uses
Brewery –
Production
CUP CUP A A
Collection Stations A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 9-6.130
Laundries and Dry
Cleaning Plants
A A A A
Medical Research CUP A A CUP A A
Manufacturing and
Processing - Low
Intensity
CUP CUP A A A A
Manufacturing and
Processing – High
Intensity4
CUP CUP AUP AUP
Recycling and Scrap CUP CUP 9-6.131
Recycling Centers CUP CUP 9-6.132
Research and
Development
CUP A A CUP A A A
Storage, Recycling
and Dismantling of
Vehicles and
Material
CUP A A 9-6.131
Warehousing CUP CUP A A
Wholesaling and
Distribution Center4
AUP AUP A4 A4 A4 A4
Winery – Boutique A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4 A4
Winery – Production CUP CUP A4 A4
Transportation Communication and Infrastructure
Broadcast Studios A A
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A Allowed Use, Zoning Clearance Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP Administrative Use Permit Required
Not Permitted
Permitted Uses By Zones Special
Regulation(s) CN CP CR CS CT CPK DC DO IP I
Data and Computer
Services Center
AUP AUP CUP A A
Parking Lots AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
Telecommunication
Facility
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Transit Stations CUP CUP A CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Vehicle and Freight
Terminals
CUP CUP CUP
Utility Infrastructure A A CUP A A A CUP CUP A A
11-4.06 Notice of planning commission hearing on tentative map.
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the tentative map, and notice thereof shall be
given as provided in Section 66451.3 of the Map Act, except those subdivisions proposed within an area
zoned Residential Suburban (RS), where all owners of real property within a one thousand (1,000) foot
radius of the subject property shall receive notice as provided herein. Any interested person may appear at
such hearing and shall be heard.
9-1.110 Public hearings.
When a public hearing before the Planning Commission or the City Council is required by this title,
such hearing shall be conducted as follows:
(a) Notice of Hearing. Notice of a public hearing shall include the time and place of the hearing, a
general description of the request, the location of the site, and any additional information which the
Planning Director deems appropriate. Such notice shall be given at least ten (10) days before the hearing
by first class mail with postage prepaid to all persons whose names and addresses appear on the last
equalized assessment roll as owning property within three hundred (300) feet from the exterior boundaries
of the parcel which is the subject of the hearing, except for projects in the RS zoning district which shall
require that notices be sent to all such properties within a one thousand feet (1000) from the exterior
boundaries of the project site. Such notice shall also be published at least once at least ten (10) days
before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City, or if there is
none, it shall be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City.
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9-3.340 Property development standards.
New subdivisions, land uses, structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures shall be
designed, constructed and established in compliance with the Sections 9-3.341 through 9-3.444, in
addition to applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking, fencing, etc.) in Chapter 9-4, and Special
Land Use Regulation in Chapter 9-6 of this title. (Ord. 602 § 2, 2016)
9-3.341 CN Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CN in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Neighborhood Zone shall be one half (1/2)
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 Neighborhood Zone.
(b) Multifamily Dwellings. Multifamily dwellings are permitted with a minor conditional use
permit when located on the second floor or above.
9-3.342 CP Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CP in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Professional Zone shall be one half (1/2)
acre. 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 Professional Zone.
9-3.343 CR Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CR in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Retail Zone shall be one half (1/2) acre.
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 Retail Zone.
(b) Parking. 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.
(c) Setback. A minimum freeway setback of ten (10) feet shall be provided. Said setback area shall
be landscaped.
(d) Utilities. All new and existing utilities shall be installed underground.
9-3.344 CS Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CS in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
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(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Service Zone shall be one (1) acre. 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 Service Zone.
9-3.345 CT Zone.
The following are property development standards for the CT in addition to those found in Chapters
9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title:
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Commercial Tourist Zone shall be one (1) acre. 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 Tourist Zone.
9-3.348 IP Zone.
The following are property development standards for the IP zoning district, in addition to those
found in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Industrial 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 Industrial Park Zone.
9-3.349 I Zone.
The following are property development standards for the I zoning district, in addition to those found
in Chapters 9-4, 9-6, and other special use regulations found in this title.
(a) Lot Size. The minimum lot size in the Industrial 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 Industrial Zone.
9-12.104 Required approvals.
No condominium project or condominium conversion shall be permitted unless a conditional use
permit is approved pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Section 9-2.110 of this Code.
Condominium projects and condominium conversions shall also require a Tentative Map or Vesting
Tentative Map and a Final Map or Parcel Map pursuant to Title 11 of this Code, and shall be subject
to all applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, Title 11 of this Code, and all other applicable
state and local laws and ordinances. Provisions for notice, hearing, and appeal shall be as specified in
Title 9 and Title 11 of this Code for conditional use permits and tentative maps, respectively, except as
modified by the provisions of this chapter.
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