§ 20.5.40. Commercial site development standards.
1.
General Requirements. Table 5.B of this Chapter describes the minimum site development standards applicable to proposed and existing development in all commercial zone districts. All commercial development shall conform to the standards established in this Section.
a.
A development or commercial center may, for purposes of meeting the minimum site size standards, consist of a combination of parcels whose total net acreage meets the minimum site size criteria, provided that the design for the entire site is integrated and unified.
b.
In addition to the minimum standards established in Table 5.B, developments within the commercial zone districts shall also comply with the special requirements contained in Section 20.5.40.2 of this Title, Chapter 20.12 (Performance Standards) of this Title, other City regulations and ordinances, and the General Plan.
Table 5.B
Commercial Site Development Minimum StandardsREQUIREMENT GC NC DC 1. Minimum site area (square feet, net) 6,500 6,500 5,000 2. Minimum site width (in feet) 65 65 50 3. Minimum site depth (in feet) 100 100 100 4. Front building setback (in feet) 0 0 0 5. Side street building setback (in feet) 0 0 0 6. Rear setback (in feet) 0 0 0 7. Maximum floor area ratio 0.50 0.50 2.0 8. Maximum building height (in feet) 45 35 45 2.
Special Requirements.
a.
All uses in the commercial districts shall comply with the provisions of Section 20.10.290 (Screening Requirements) of this Title and shall provide streetside landscaping as required by the Community Development Director.
b.
Where off-street parking areas in the Neighborhood Commercial or General Commercial Districts are situated in a visual corridor, as may be defined in a precise plan adopted by the City Council, screening, such as a landscaped earthen berm or decorative wall no less than two feet in height, shall be erected between the street right-of-way and the parking area.
c.
In all commercial zone districts, no external security bars shall be permitted on structures.
d.
Parking for each use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20.13 of this Title.
3.
Exceptions.
a.
The creation of new lots within the commercial zone districts shall conform to the minimum allowable dimensions, except in the case of commercial condominium lots or lots within a shopping center, in which case no minimums are established; provided the commercial development is consistent with other requirements of this Title and applicable City standards, regulations, and ordinances.
b.
Parcels created within shopping centers are exempt from the site development standards stated herein, as they relate to minimum site areas, and minimum lot width and depth, as long as a conceptual development plan for the entire center has been approved and if appropriate easements for reciprocal access parking and maintenance are provided.
c.
When abutting a residentially zoned district, the front, side, and rear yard setbacks of that residentially zoned district shall apply to the commercial development abutting that residentially zoned district.
d.
A conditional use permit shall be required for development on nonresidential legally-created, nonconforming lots.
(Ord. No. 2013-1260, § 1(Exh. A), 4-15-2013)