HomeMy WebLinkAbout1365ORDINANCE NO. 1365 (2000 SERIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE ZONING
REGULATIONS FOR IMPROVED CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND
STATE LAW; CLARIFICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS; AND THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT (TA 191 -99)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted public hearings on December 1, 1999,
and recommended approval of the text amendments (TA 191 -99); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a hearing on January 4, 2000 to consider the zoning
text amendment TA 191 -99, amending various sections of the Zoning Regulations for the purposes
of clarification, correction, general plan consistency, and consistency with State law; and
Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments conform to the General
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION. The City Council finds and
determines that the project's Negative Declaration of environmental impact adequately addresses
the potential significant environmental impacts of the proposed zoning text change, and reflects the
independent judgment of the City Council. The Council hereby adopts said Negative Declaration
ER 191 -99.
SECTION 2. SECTIONS ADDED_ Sections 17.04.165 and 17.04.185, and Chapter
17.33 are hereby added to read as follows:
17.04.165 Existing topography.
"Existing topography" means the natural unaltered topography or the topography resulting from
grading activity legally permitted in conjunction with subdivision improvements, right -of -way
improvements, or previous on -site building improvements.
17.04.185 Floor area ratio.
The gross floor area of a building or buildings on a lot divided by the lot area.
Chapter 17.33: AGRICULTURE (AG) ZONE
17.33.010 Purpose and application.
The AG zone is intended to encourage conservation of agricultural lands and continuation of
agricultural uses and keeping of livestock where compatible with urban development. It will be
applied to areas designated on the general plan map as "conservation open space" and "interim
open space" where there has been a history of agricultural cultivation and keeping of livestock.
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17.33.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the AG zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: One dwelling per 20 acres, except that each legal lot of record
may have one dwelling.
B. Minimum parcel size: 5 acres, or more as designated in the zone suffix (AG -20
requires a minimum parcel size of 20 acres.)
C. Minimum street yard: 20 feet.
D. Minimum other yards: 20 feet.
E. Maximum height: 35 feet.
F. Maximum pavement and building area: Buildings and paved surfaces, such as parking
and roads, shall not exceed five percent of site area for a parcel smaller than 10 acres or three
percent of site area for a parcel 10 acres or larger.
G. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060.
SECTION 3. SECTIONS AMENDED, Sections 17.04.095, 17.04.140, 17.08.070,
17.08.100, 17.12.020, 17.32.020, 17.34.020, 17.34.020, 17.36.020, 17.38.020, 17.40.020,
17.42.020, 17.44.020, 17.46.020, 17.48.020, 17.16.010, 17.16.020, 17.16.025, 17.16.025,
17.16.030, 17.16.040, 17.16.060 and Table 9 in Chapter 22 are hereby amended to read as follows:
17.04.095 Day Care. (See also "Residential Care facility. ")
A. 'Day care facility" means a facility which provides non - medical care and/or instruction
to children under 18 years of age and adults 18 years of age and older, who are in need of personal
services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the
protection of the individual on less than a 24 -hour basis.
B. "Family day care home" means a home which regularly provides non - medical care,
protection, supervision, and/or instruction of 14 or fewer children, in the providers own home, for
periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and includes the
following:
1. "Small family day care home" means a home, which provides family day care to
8 or fewer children including children under the age of 10 who reside at the
home.
2. "Large family day care home" means a home, which provides family day care to
9 to 14 children, inclusive, including children under the age of 10 who reside in
the home.
C. "Adult day care facility" means any facility that provides nonmedical care to persons 18
years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining
the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual on less than a 24 -hour basis.
17.04.140 Dwelling.
"Dwelling" means a building or mobile home on a permanent foundation with provisions for
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sleeping, cooking and sanitation, and with permanent connections to utilities, providing
independent living space.
17.08.070 Mineral extraction.
Commercial mining is prohibited within city limits.
17.08.100 Child and Adult Day Care
A. Intent. The provisions set forth in this section are intended to enable child and adult day
care opportunities throughout the city, to ensure that day care facilities will be compatible with
residential uses, and to comply with applicable sections of the Health and Safety Code of the State
of California.
B. Permits Required.
Adult day care facilities serving six or fewer clients on site at one time and small
family day care homes for eight or fewer children are considered residential uses
for the purposes of zoning regulation. They may be established in all zones
where dwellings are allowed. No use permit is required.
2. Adult day care facilities serving seven to 12 clients on site at one time and large
family day care homes for children may be established in any zone where
dwellings are allowed, subject to performance standards listed below. These
facilities require written approval by the Community Development Director,
consistent with the following review procedures:
a. Public Notice. Mailed notice of the proposed use shall be given to all
property owners within no more than a 100 -foot radius of the exterior
boundaries of the proposed facility site, no fewer than 10 days prior to
the Director's action to approve or deny an application for a day care
facility serving seven to 12 adults or nine to 14 children. If no written
request for hearing is received by the Community Development
Department within 10 days from the mailing of these notices, the
Director may approve the requested use upon submission of all required
information and without further notice or public hearing.
b. Public Hearing. A public hearing shall be required if requested in writing
by the applicant or any other affected person.
c. Approval. The Director is authorized to approve day care facilities
serving seven to 12 adults or nine to 14 children, subject to the appeal
provisions of Chapter 17.66 of this Title. In accordance with applicable
sections of the California Health and Safety Code, the Director shall
approve the use when he or she determines that the proposed facility:
i. complies with all applicable provisions of the Fire Code regarding
health and safety; and
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ii. complies with property development standards contained in
Chapter 17.16 of this Title and with City sign regulations; and
iii. has been issued a day care license from the State of California,
Department of Social Services; and
iv. will satisfy performance standards of this section relating to
noise, traffic, and parking.
3. Day care facilities serving more than 12 adults or more than 14 children require
approval of an administrative use permit where not otherwise allowed or
prohibited, consistent with Section 17.22.010 Uses Allowed by Zone and Section
17.58 Use Permits. These facilities are subject to the performance standards
outlined below.
C. Performance standards for day care facilities serving more than six adults or more than
eight children.
Noise. The day care facility shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the
Noise Ordinance (Chapter 9.12 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code). Where
the day care facility is adjacent to housing in a residential zone, outdoor play and
activities shall be prohibited prior to 9:00 a.m.
2. Traffic. Designated delivery and pick -up areas shall not pose any traffic or safety
hazards. Operators of day care facilities shall provide carpool- matching services
to all clients.
3. Parking.
a. Day care facilities with seven to 12 adults or nine to 14 children, one on-
site parking space is required, in addition to parking required for the
residence, except when the Director finds that adequate on- street parking
exists for dropping off and picking up clients.
b. Day care centers with more than 12 adults or more than 14 children must
provide two spaces per facility and one space for each 12 day care clients
(based on the facility's license), rounded to the nearest whole number, in
addition to any spaces required for the residential use if the center is
located in a home. See Section 17.16.060 of this Title.
D. Day care as an accessory use. When day care facilities are accessory to another use
requiring a permit, only one permit application need be filed and acted on. As accessory uses to
schools and churches, and where an employer provides on -site child care to 14 or fewer children for
the exclusive use of employees, day care is allowed by right, providing the primary use meets City
parking standards.
E. Exceptions. Nothing in this section shall prohibit applicants from requesting exceptions
or variances from the strict interpretation of the Zoning Regulations to the extent allowed by said
regulations. The Director may authorize minor exceptions to performance standards upon finding
that:
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1. The modification is in accordance with the intent and purpose of the Zoning
Regulations, and consistent with City day care policy.
F. Nonconforming status. All day care facilities licensed by the State at the time of
ordinance adoption (1992) shall be considered legal nonconforming uses, consistent with Chapter
17.10 of these regulations, except that nonconforming day care facilities may not be changed to
another nonconforming use.
17.12.020 Regulations.
D. Property development standards shall apply to nonconforming lots, except that the
density standards shall not prevent construction of a single dwelling unit where otherwise
permitted by this chapter.
C /OS zone
17.32.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C /OS zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: One dwelling per five or more acres, as indicated in the zone
designation.
B. Minimum parcel size: Five or more acres, as noted in the number, which is part of the
zone designation (C /OS -40 requires forty acres).
C. Minimum street yard: 20 feet.
D. Minimum other yards: 20 feet.
E. Maximum height: 35 feet.
F. Maximum pavement and building area: Buildings and paved surfaces, such as parking
and roads, shall not exceed five percent of site area for a parcel smaller than 10 acres or three
percent of site area for a parcel 10 acres or larger.
O zone
17.34.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the O zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: 12 dwelling units per net acre (see also Section 17.16.010).
B. Yards: See Section 17.16.020.
C. Maximum height: 25 feet; 35 feet with the approval of an administrative use permit in
compliance with Section 17.22.010, Table 9, Footnote 11 (Also see Sections 17.16.020 and
17.16.040.)
D. Maximum coverage: 60% (see also Section 17.16.030.
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E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 1.5.
F. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060. (Ord. 1088 - 1 Ex. A(4), 1987; Ord. 941 -
1 (part), 1982: prior code - 9203.6(B))
PF zone
17.36.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the PF zone are as follows:
A. Yards: See Section 17.16.020.
B. Maximum height: 35 feet (see also Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
C. Maximum coverage: 60% (see also Section 17.16.030).
D. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed:
for a parcel adjacent to a C -C zone: 2.0;
for a parcel not adjacent to a C -C zone: 1.0
E. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060. (Ord. 1016 - 1 (part), 1984: Ord. 941 - 1
(part), 1982: prior code - 9203.7(B))
C -N zone
17.38.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C -N zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: 12 units per net acre (see Section 17.16.010).
B. Yards: See Section 17.16.020.
C. Maximum height: 35 feet (see also Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
D. Maximum coverage: 75% (see also Section 17.16.030).
E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 2.0.
F. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060. (Ord. 941 - 1 (part), 1982: prior code -
9203.8(B))
C -R zone
17.40.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C -R zone are as follows:
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A. Maximum density: 36 units per net acre for all dwellings, including dwelling units in
hotels and motels, but not including other hotel or motel units (see also Section .17.16.010).
B. Maximum street and other yards: See Section 17.16.020.
C. Maximum height: 45 feet (see also Section 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
D. Maximum coverage: 100 %.
E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 3.0, except that in the downtown as mapped in the General Plan Land Use Element, a site
which receives transfer of development credit for open space protection shall have a ratio not to
exceed 4.0.
F. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060. (Ord. 1006 - 1 (part), 1984: Ord. 941 - 1
(part), 1982: prior code - 9203.9(B))
C -C zone
17.42.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C -C zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: 36 units per acre, including dwelling units in hotels and motels, but
not including other hotel or motel units (see also Section 17.16.010).
B. Yards: See Section 17.16.020.
C. Maximum height: 50 feet (see also Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
D. Maximum coverage: 100 %.
E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not exceed
3.0, except that a site, which receives transfer of development credit for open space protection, shall
have a ratio not to exceed 4.0.
F. Parking: Other sections of this Title notwithstanding, the Parking Requirements in the
C -C zone shall be as follows:
C -T zone
17.44.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C -T zone are as follows:
A. Maximum density: 12 units per net acre, including dwelling units in hotels and motels,
but not including other hotel or motel units (see also Section 17.16.010).
B. Yards: See Section 17.16.020.
C. Maximum coverage: 75% (see also Section 17.16.030).
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D. Maximum height: 45 feet (see also Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 2.5.
F. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060. (Ord. 1006 - 1 (part). 1984: Ord. 941 - 1
(part), 1982: prior code - 9203.11(B))
C -S zone
17.46.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the C -S zone are as follows:
A. Yards. Minimum street yards. shall be:
1. Where no building adjoins, five feet (requirement for parking lots and signs);
2. For buildings 20 feet and less in height, 10 feet;
3. For buildings more than 20 feet in height, 15 feet;
4. Other yards shall be as provided in the zone of any adjacent lot;
5. See also Section 17.16.020.
B. Maximum height: 35 feet (see also Section 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
C. Maximum coverage: 75% (see also Section 17.16.030).
D. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 1.5.
E. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060.
F. Off - street loading requirements:
Gross Floor Area
of Building
1,000 to 9,999
10,000 to 29,999
30,000 to 99,999
100,000 and more
M zone
Number of Spaces
Required
none
1
2
3
17.48.020 Property development standards.
The property development standards for the M zone are as follows:
A. Yards. Minimum street yards shall be:
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1. Where no building adjoins, five feet (requirement for parking lots and signs);
2. For buildings 20 feet and less in height, 10 feet;
3. For buildings more than 20 feet in height, 15 feet;
4. Other yards shall be as provided in the zone of any adjacent lot;
5. See also Section 17.16.020.
B. Maximum height: 35 feet (see also Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040).
C. Maximum coverage: 75% (see also Section 17.16.030).
D. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060.
E. Maximum floor area ratio: the ratio of gross building floor area to site area shall not
exceed 1.5.
F. Parking requirements: See Section 17.16.060.
G. Off - street loading requirements:
Gross Floor Area
of Building
1,000 to 9,999
10,000 to 29,999
30,000 to 99,999
100,000 and more
17.16.010 Density.
Number of Spaces
Required
none
1
2
3
A. Determination of Allowed Development.
1. 'Density" is the number of dwellings per net acre, measured in density units. In
the AG, C /OS and R -1 zones, each dwelling counts as one density unit. In the
other zones, different size dwellings have density unit values as follows:
a. Studio apartment, 0.50 unit;
b. One - bedroom dwelling, 0.66 unit;
C. Two - bedroom dwelling, 1.00 unit;
d. Three - bedroom dwelling, 1.50 units;
e. Dwelling with four or more bedrooms, 2.00 units.
17.16.010.A.2.a.vi. The maximum development allowed for each average cross -slope category is
as follows:
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Table 1: Maximum Residential Density For Cross -Slope Categories
% Average Maximum Density Allowed
Cross Slope (density units per net acre)
R -1 R -2, O R -3 R -4 C -R
C -N, & C -C
C -T
0 -15
7
12
18
24
36
16 -20
4
6
9
12
36
21 -25
2
4
6
8
36
26+
1
2
3
4
36
17.16.010.A.2.c. Multiply the resulting area (in whole and fractional acres) by the maximum
density allowed (in density units per acre) according to Table 1 of this section.
17.16.010.A.2.d. The resulting number (in density units, carried out to the nearest one - hundredth
unit) will be the maximum residential development potential. Any combination of dwelling types
and numbers may be developed, so long as their combined density unit values do not exceed the
maximum potential.
17.16.020 Yards.
B. Measurement of yards.
3. The height of a building in relation to yard standards is the vertical distance from
the ground to the.top of the roof, measured at a point, which is a specific distance
from the property line. Height measurements shall be based on the existing
topography of the site, before grading for proposed on -site improvements.
E. Exception To Yard Requirements. These regulations provide'two general types of
exceptions to the yard requirements: first, those, which the property is entitled to because of
physical circumstances, and second, those which the City may approve upon request and subject to
certain discretionary criteria.
2. Discretionary Exceptions.
d. Other Yard Variations in Previously Subdivided Areas. Upon approval of
a use permit, the Director may allow other yards to be reduced to zero
under either of the following circumstances:
i. When there exists adequate recorded agreement running with the
land to maintain at least 10 feet of separation between buildings on
adjacent parcels; or
ii. When the reduction is for either a minor addition to an existing
legal structure, which is non - conforming with regard to yard
requirements or for a detached single -story accessory structure
provided that the Director makes the following findings:
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• in the case of a minor addition, that the minor
addition is a logical extension of the existing
non - conforming structure;
in the case of a detached single -story accessory
structure, that the accessory structure is consistent
with the traditional development pattern of the
neighborhood and will have a greater street yard
setback than the main structure;
• that adjacent affected properties will not be deprived
of reasonable solar exposure;
• that no useful purpose would be realized by requiring
the full yard;
• that no significant fire protection, emergency access,
privacy or security impacts are likely from the
addition; and
• that it is impractical to obtain a 10 -foot separation
easement pursuant to subsection "i" above.
All such minor additions and new accessory structures shall comply with applicable provisions of
Title 15, Building and Construction Regulations, of this code (see also Chapter 17.14,
Non - conforming structures).
e. Other Yard Building Height Exceptions. Upon approval of a use permit,
the Director may allow exceptions to the standards provided in Tables 3,
4, and 5 of subsection C2 of this section. Such exceptions may be
granted in any of the following and similar circumstances, but in no case
shall exceptions be granted for less than the minimum yard required:
i. When the property that will be shaded by the excepted
development will not be developed or will not be deprived of
reasonable solar exposure, considering its topography and zoning;
ii. When the exception is of a minor nature, involving an
insignificant portion of total available solar exposure;
iii. When the properties at issue are within an area where use of solar
energy is generally infeasible because of landform shading;
iv. When adequate recorded agreement running with the land exists
to protect established solar collectors and probable collector
locations;
v. When the property to be shaded is a street;
vi. Where no significant fire protection, emergency access, privacy
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or security impacts are likely to result from the exception.
17.16.025 Creek setbacks.
4. Discretionary Exceptions.
d. Findings. Each discretionary exception shall be subject to each and every
of the following findings, regardless of the type of project application
under which the request is considered:
i. The location and design of the feature receiving the exception
will minimize impacts to scenic resources, water quality, and
riparian habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation,
rest, and movement; and
ii. The exception will.not limit the City's design options for
providing flood control measures that are needed to achieve
adopted City flood policies; and
iii. The exception will not prevent the implementation of City -
adopted plans, nor increase the adverse environmental effects of
implementing such plans; and
iv. There are circumstances applying to the site, such as size, shape
or topography, which do not apply generally to land in the
vicinity with the same zoning, that would deprive the property of
privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity with the same
zoning; and
v. The exception will not constitute a grant of special privilege —an
entitlement inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties
in the vicinity with the same zoning; and
vi. The exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property in the area of the project or
downstream; and
vii. Site development cannot be accomplished with a redesign of
the project; and
viii. Redesign of the project would deny the property owner
reasonable use of the property. (Reasonable use of the
property in the case of new development may include less
development than indicated by zoning. In the case of
additional development on an already developed site,
reasonable development may mean that no additional
development is reasonable considering site constraints and
the existing development's scale, design, or density.)
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17.16.030 Coverage.
A. Definition. "Coverage" means the area of a lot covered by the footprint of all
structures, as well as decks, balconies, porches, and similar architectural features, expressed as a
percentage of the total lot area. Uncovered decks or porches, which are 30 inches or less from the
ground shall not be included in the determination of coverage.
Figure 5
17.16.040 Height.
The height of a building is the vertical distance from the average level of the ground under the
building to the topmost point of the roof. The average level of the ground is determined by
adding the elevation of the lowest point of the part of the lot covered by the building to the
elevation of the highest point of the part of the lot covered by the building, and dividing by two.
(See Figure 7.) Height measurements shall be based on existing topography of the site, before
grading for proposed on -site improvements.
17.16.060 Parking Space Requirements.
Table 6 - Parking Requirements by Use
Type of Use
Home business - see Section 17.08.090
Retail sales- indoor sales of building
materials and gardening supplies
(hardware, floor and wall coverings, paint,
glass stores, etc.)
Retail sales - appliances, furniture and
furnishings, musical instruments; data
Number of Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
(no change)
(no change)
(no change)
100'
Balcony off
second floor
Hard surface
50 s.f.
,'not included
\400
ti
O
Breezeway
1100 s.f.
1550 s.f.
ul Roof eave
:not included
Lot area = 8000 s.f.
Structures = 2100 s.f.
Lot coverage = 26%
Figure 5
17.16.040 Height.
The height of a building is the vertical distance from the average level of the ground under the
building to the topmost point of the roof. The average level of the ground is determined by
adding the elevation of the lowest point of the part of the lot covered by the building to the
elevation of the highest point of the part of the lot covered by the building, and dividing by two.
(See Figure 7.) Height measurements shall be based on existing topography of the site, before
grading for proposed on -site improvements.
17.16.060 Parking Space Requirements.
Table 6 - Parking Requirements by Use
Type of Use
Home business - see Section 17.08.090
Retail sales- indoor sales of building
materials and gardening supplies
(hardware, floor and wall coverings, paint,
glass stores, etc.)
Retail sales - appliances, furniture and
furnishings, musical instruments; data
Number of Off - Street Parking Spaces Required
(no change)
(no change)
(no change)
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processing equipment, business, office and
medical equipment stores; catalogue stores;
sporting goods, and outdoor supply
Table 6 - Parking Requirements by Use
cont'd:
Retail sales and repair of bicycles (no change)
Retail sales and rental - autos, trucks, (no change)
motorcycles, RV's,
Retail sales and rental - boats, aircraft and (no change)
motor homes
Retail sales - auto parts and accessories (no change)
except tires and batteries as a principle use
Retail sales - tires and batteries (no change)
Retail sales - general merchandise (drug, (no change)
discount, department and variety stores)
Chapter 17.22: Use Regulation
Table 9: Uses Allowed by Zone revisions are shown on the attached EXHIBIT A.
SECTION 5. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of council members
voting for and against, shall be published once, at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in the
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this city. This ordinance shall go into effect at the
expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED on the 4th day of January, 2000, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, on the 18th day of January, 2000, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Marx and Mayor
NOES: Council Members Romero and Schwartz
ABSENT: None l/�
ST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
Allen
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APPROVED:
EXHIBIT A
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
C -T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
Advertising and related services
A
A/D
A
A
D
(graphic design, writing, mailing,
addressing, etc.
Agriculture - grazing and outdoor
A
A
A
A
crops
Agriculture - greenhouse culture,
PC
PC
livestock feeding
Airports and related facilities
PC
PC
PC
Ambulance services
PC
PC
A
D
Amusement arcades (video games,
D
D
A
A
A
see Chapter 5.52, Electronic Game
Amusement Centers & 17.08.060)
Amusement parks, fairgrounds
PC
PC
Antennas (municipal, commercial, and
PC
PC20
PC
D
D
public utility broadcasting and wireless
telecommunications)
Athletic and health clubs,
D
D
D
PC
A
A
gymnasiums, fitness centers, game
courts
Auto dismantling, scrap dealers,
A
recycling centers
Auto repair and related services (body,
PC
D
A
A
brake, transmissions, muffler shops;
painting, etc.)
Auto sound system installation
D12
D12
A
A
Banks and savings and loans
A
Al
A
A
D7
D7
Bars, taverns, etc. (see Nightclubs)
D
D
D
D
D
D
Barbers, hairstylists, manicurists,
A
A
A
D
D
tanning centers
Bed and breakfast inns
PC
PC
D
A
A
A
Boarding/rooming houses, dormitories
PC
D
D
D
(See also Chapter 17.20)
Bowling alleys
PC
D
D
D
D
Broadcast studios
A
A/D
A
A
A
Building and landscape maintenance
A/D
A
A
A
services
Bus stations
PC
D
A
Cabinet and carpentry shops
D
A
Caretakers' quarters
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Carwash - mechanical
PC9
PC9
D
D
Carwash - self - service
D
D
PC9
A
A
Catering services
D
D
A
I D
A
A
Table 9 -Use5 Allowed by
Zone
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
S
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
R
C -T
C -S
M
Cemeteries, mausoleums,
columbariums
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
Christmas tree sales (see Section
17.08.020)
Churches, synagogues, temples, etc.
PC
D
D
D
A
D
D
D
A
D18
D15
D
18
Circus, carnival, fair, festival, parades
(See Section 17.08.010)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Computer services
A
A/D
A
A
D
Concurrent sales of alcoholic
beverages and motor fuel (See
Section 17.08.040)
D
D
D
D
Construction activities (see Section
17.08.010.C.5)
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
Contractor's yards
A
A
Convalescent hospitals
PC
PC
D
PC
PC
D
Convents and monasteries
PC
A
A
D
Credit reporting and collection
A
A/D
A
A
Credit unions and finance companies
A
A
A
Day Care
- family day care homes (see
Section 17.08.100)
- Day care center 17
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A/D
A
A
A
D
D
D
Delivery services
D
A
A
A
Detective and security services
A
A/D
A
A
D
Drive -in theaters
PC
PC
Dwellings (See also Sec. 17.55 -
Mixed Use Zone)
AZ
A
A
A
A
A
A3
A/D
A/D
A/D
D
Educational conferences (see Section
17.08.010H)
D
D
D
D
Employment agencies
A
D
A
A
Equipment rental
A
A
Exterminators and fumigators
A
A
Feed stores and farm supply sales
PC
A
A
Florists
A
A
A
Food banks and package food
distribution centers
D
D
Fortunetellers
PC
D
D
D
Fraternities and sororities
PC
PC
Gas distributors - containerized
(butane, propane, oxygen, acetylene,
etc.)
D
A
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
0"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
C -T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
Government agency corporation yards
PC
A
A
Government agency offices and
PC
D
D
D
meeting rooms
High occupancy residential use
D
D
Home business (see Section
17.08.090)
Homeless shelters (see Section
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
17.08.110)
Hostels
PC
PC
A
A
A
Hospitals
PC
PC
Hot tubs - commercial use
PC'
PC
PC
D
PC
PC
Insurance service -local
A
A/D
A
Insurance services - regional office
A/D
A
Laboratories (medical, analytical
PC
A
A
A
research)
Laundry/dry cleaner
- cleaning plant
At9
A
A
-pickup point
A
A
A
D
A
A
- self - service
A
A
A
D
D
Libraries
PC
A7
D
A
Manufacturing - food, beverages; ice;
D
A
apparel; electronic, optical,
instrumentation products; jewelry;
musical instruments; sporting goods;
art materials
Manufacturing - basic metals,
PC
chemicals, building materials,
fabricated metals, textiles, paper and
cardboard; machinery, transportation
equipment
Mineral extraction (see Section
17.08.070)
Mobile home parks
A
A
A
A
Mobile home as construction office
(see Section 17.08.010C)
Mobile homes as temporary residence
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
at building site (see Section
17.08.010F)
Mortuaries
D
D
A
Motels and hotels (see also" bed and
A
A
A
breakfast inns ")
Museums
PC
A
A
Nightclubs, discotheques, etc. (see
D
D
D
PC21
Chapter 17.95, Adult Entertainment
-Businesses)
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
C -T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
I
Offices (contractors) - all types of
A
A/D
A
A
A
general and special building
contractors offices
Offices (engineering) engineers,
A
A/D
A
A
10
architects, and industrial design
I
Offices (professional) attorneys,
A
22
A/D
A
10
10
counselors, medical services,
accountants, investment brokers,
realtors, appraisers
Organizations (professional, religious,
D
D
A
D
A/D
A
D
political, labor, fraternal, trade, youth,
etc.) offices and meeting rooms
Parking (as a principal use)
PC13
D13
PC'
D 1
D13
D13
3
Parks
A
A
A
A
D
D
A
D
A
A
A
Photocopy services; quick printers
A.
A
A/D
A
A
A
Photofinishing - retail
A
A
A
PC
A
Photofinishing - wholesale; and blue-
D
A
A
printing and microfilming service
Photographic studios
A
A
A
PC
A
Police and fire stations and training
PC
facilities
Pool halls, billiard parlors, etc.
PC
D
D
D
Post offices and public and private
postal services
under 2000 square feet gross
PC
D
A
A
A
floor area per establishment
2,000 square feet or more gross
PC
A
A
A
floor area per establishment
Printing and publishing
D
D
A
A
Produce stand
D
D
A
A
A
A
Public assembly facilities (community
PC
D
D
D
PC
meeting rooms, auditoriums,
convention/exhibition halls)
Railroad yards, stations, crew facilities
D
A
Refuse hauling, septic tank and
A
portable toilet services
Repair services
- small household appliances,
A
A
A
A
A
locksmiths, seamstress, shoe repair
- large appliances, electrical
D
A
A
equipment, power tools, saw
sharpening
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
C -T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
Research and development - services,
A
A/D
A
A
A
software, consumer products,
instruments, office equipment and
similar items, and related light
chemical processing
Research and development -
PC
D
transportation equipment, weapons,
metals, chemicals, building materials,
and similar items
Residential care facilities (state
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A/D
A/D
A/D
D
licensed)
Restaurants, sandwich shops, take-
A
A
A
A
D
D
out food, etc.
Retail Sales - convenience stores
A
A
A
A
D
D
Retail sales - outdoor sales of building
D8
D
A
A
A
and landscape materials
(lumberyards, nurseries, etc.)
Retail sales - indoor sales of building
A8
A
A
A
A
materials and gardening supplies
(hardware, floor and wall coverings,
paint, glass stores, etc.
Retail sales - appliances, furniture and
A8
A
A
A
furnishings, musical instruments; data
processing equipment, business,
office and medical equipment stores;
catalog stores; sporting goods,
outdoor supply
Retail sales and repair of bicycles
A
A
A
A
Retail sales and rental - autos, trucks,
D
A
PC
motorcycles, RV's
Retail sales - auto parts and
D
D
A
A
PC
accessories except tires and batteries
as principal use
Retail sales - tires and batteries
A
A
PC
Retail sales and rental - boats, aircraft,
A
PC
mobile homes
Retail sales - groceries, liquor and
A
A `
A
PC
specialized foods (bakery, meats,
dairy items, etc.)
Retail sales - neighborhood grocery
D
D
D
D
A
A
D
(See also Sec. 17.08.095)
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C
C T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
Retail sales - general merchandise
(drug, discount, department and
variety stores) (See also "Retail sales -
warehouse stores)
15,000 square feet or less gross
A
A
A
floor area per establishment
15,001 to 60,000 square feet gross
PC
A
A
floor area per establishment
more than 60,000 square feet
PC
D
gross floor area per establishment
Retail sales and rental - specialties
A8
A
A
(shoe stores, clothing stores,
book/record/videotape stores, toy
stores, stationery stores, gift shops)
Retail Sales - warehouse stores
- 45,000 square feet or less gross floor
PC
D
D
area per establishment
-more than 45,000 square feet gross
floor area per establishment
PC
PC
PC
Schools
Nursery schools /Pre - school (see
Day care)"
Elementary, junior high, high
PC
PC
D
D
D
D
schools; schools for disabled/
handicapped
Colleges/universities
D
Business, trade, recreational, or
PC
A/D
A
D
D5
other specialized schools
Boarding schools and academics
PC
PC
Secretarial and related services (court
A
MD
A
D
reporting, stenography, typing,
telephone answering, etc.)
Service stations (see Section
D
D
D
A
A
17.08.030)
Skating rinks
PC
PC
D
PC
PC
Social services and charitable
A
D
D
A
A
agencies (see also "organizations ")
Stadiums
PC
PC
PC
Swap meets
PC
PC
Swimming pools (public)
PC
PC
PC
PC
Tattoo parlors
D
D
Tallow works
PC
Table 9 -Uses Allowed by
R -1
R -2
R -3
R -4
AG
C/O
O"
PF
C -N
C -C
C-
C -T
C -S
M
Zone
S
R
Temporary parking lots (see Section
17.08.0101)
Temporary real estate sales office in
D
D
D
D
tract (see Section 17.08.0106)
Temporary sales (see Section
D
D
D
D
D
D
17.08.010J)
Temporary uses - not otherwise listed
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
in Section 17.08.010
Theaters (see Chapter 5.40, Adult
PC16
PC14
D
D
Entertainment Establishments)
Ticket/travel agencies
A
Aa
A
A
D
D
Tire recapping
A
A
Title companies
A
A
A
Trailer rental
D
A
A
Trucking/taxi service
A
A
Utility companies
Corporation yards
PC
A
A
Customer account services (bill
A
D
A
D
paying and inquiries)
Distribution and transmission
facilities - see Section 17.08.080
Engineering and administration
A
D
A/D
A
D
offices
Payment drop points
A
D
A
A
A
Vending machines (see Section
17.08.050)
Veterinarians, boarding and grooming
D6
D6
D6
A6
D
(small animals)
Vetemarians, boarding and grooming
(large animals)
PC
PC
D
D
Warehousing, mini - storage, moving
A
A
company
Water and wastewater treatment
PC
plants
Water treatment services
A
A
Wholesale and mail -order houses
PC
A
A
Zoos
PC
Notes:
1. In the C -N, C -S, and M zones, only branches of banks are allowed - no headquarters.
2. Except for condominiums, the development of more than one dwelling on a land parcel in the R -1 zone requires
approval of an administrative use permit. R -1 density standards apply.
3. In the O zone, dwellings on a site occupied by residential uses only are allowed. Dwellings on a site with
nonresidential uses require approval of an administrative use permit.
4. In the C -N zone, hot tubs /spas for commercial use must be enclosed.
5. In the M zone, schools are limited to those offering instruction in fields supportive of allowed uses.
6. In the O, C -N, C -C and C -R zones, animals at veterinarian's facilities must be kept within a building.
7. In the C -N zone, branch libraries only are allowed.
8. In the C -N zone, the following types of uses are allowed provided that (1) the gross floor area of each establishment
shall not exceed 2,000 square feet and (2) the combined floor area of all such establishments within a shopping
center shall not exceed 25% of the total floor area in a shopping center with a gross floor area of 15,000 square feet
or greater; or shall not exceed 50% of the total floor area in a shopping center with a gross floor area of less than
15,000 square feet:
Retail sales - outdoor sales of building and landscape materials.
Retail sales - indoor sales of building materials and gardening supplies.
Retail sales - appliances, fur6iture and furnishings, musical instruments; data processing equipment
business, office and medical equipment stores; catalog stores; sporting goods, outdoor supply.
Retail sales and rental - specialties, except that the floor area of video stores shall not exceed 3,000 square feet.
Ticket/travel agencies.
For parcels not located within shopping centers, an administrative use permit shall be required for the uses listed
above, to insure consistency with policies of the General Plan Land Use Element and compatibility with surrounding
uses. The use permit may provide for exceptions to the floor area limitations listed under (1) and (2) above.
9. In the C -N and C -T zones, car washes are allowed only in conjunction with and incidental to service stations.
10. Large professional office buildings which can include multiple tenants but with no single tenant space less than
2,500 square feet may be established in the C -S and M zones subject to the approval of a Planned Development
(PD) zoning application and compliance with findings specified in Section 17.62.040 C. However, this provision
notwithstanding, the following types of office - related uses are prohibited in PDs approved for C -S and M zones:
Non - branch banking services, real estate offices, financial institutions, medical clinics, doctor's offices, and lawyer's
offices.
11. An administrative use permit is required for the construction of nonresidential structures or the conversion of
residential structures to non - residential uses in the O zone. In order to approve a use permit the Director must make
each of the following findings:
A. That the location, orientation, height, and mass of new structures will not significantly affect privacy in nearby
residential areas.
B. That the project's location or access arrangements will not significantly direct traffic to use local streets in nearby
residential areas.
C. That the project includes landscaping and yards that adequately separate parking and pedestrian circulation
areas from sites in nearby residential areas.
12. In the C -C and C -R zones, use permit review of automobile sound system installations should include consideration
of the following items: parking space displacement, noise from the operation, and appearance. Use permits may be
approved only when the use is accessory to a retail sales operation.
13. Where parking as a principal use is allowed, deviations to existing setbacks and building heights are permitted upon
approval of a use permit as required by Section 17.22.010. All multi -level parking facilities shall require the approval
of a use permit by the Planning Commission.
14. Theaters in the C -N zone shall be limited to 4,000 square feet in size, a single screen, and restricted to shopping
center sites in the zone (See Section 17.04.371).
15. Use permit review shall consider that the C -S zone is primarily intended to accommodate uses not generally suited
to other commercial zones because of noise, truck traffic, visual impacts and similar factors. A use permit may be
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approved only when the church will not likely cause unreasonable compatibility problems with existing or likely future
service commercial uses in the vicinity. Use permit conditions may include measures to mitigate incompatibility.
16. In the PF zone, only non - profit theaters are permitted.
17. Allowed by right where accessory to a church or school, or where an employer provides on -site child care to 14 or
fewer children for the exclusive benefit of employees, providing the primary use meets City parking standards.
18. Church uses may be allowed inside existing buildings only.
19. Dry cleaning plants in the C -N zone shall be allowed subject to the following performance standards: less than
2,000 square feet in area; use APCD- approved low- emission equipment; and cleaning done on -site shall be for
customers coming to this location only (not serve as a regional plant).
20. Allowed in Open Space zones only if consistent with Land Use Element Policies 6.1.2 and 6.2.2 and Open Space
Element policies regarding resource protection of hills and mountains and scenic resources.
21. In the C -S zone, nightclubs must contain a minimum of 4,500 square feet of floor area. The required use permit
process shall address parking, neighborhood compatibility and security issues.
22. Emergency medical facilities may be allowed in the C -N zone, with approval of an Administrative Use Permit,
provided the gross floor area of such establishment shall not exceed 3,500 square feet.