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ORDINANCE NO. 544
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
02..(06), REZONING THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND
PORTIONS OF THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT TO VILLAGE CORE DOWNTOWN,
VILLAGE MIXED USE, VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL AND SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL; REVISING LAND USE REGULATIONS TO ADDRESS
REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED USE DISTRICTS AND APPROVAL
PROCESSES.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the updated General Plan which became effective
November 10,2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary revisions to the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code and Zoning Map for consistency, in accordance with
Government Code Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission held public hearings on August 20, 2002,
February 4,2003, February 18, 2003, April 1, 2003, June 17, 2003 and July 15, 2003 and
recommended certain amendments to the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code concerning the
Village Core land use designation for the purposes of General Plan consistency and
implementation of its goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered Development Code Amendment 02-006 at a
duly noticed public hearing on August 12, 2003, in accordance with the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the infonnation and public
testimony presented at the public hearings, Planning Commission recommendations, staff
reports, and all other infonnation and documents that are part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
A. The proposed change in zone and revisions to Title 16 will satisfy Objective lU6 of
the land Use Element of the General Plan, which states "The historic Village Core
(VC) area shall be sustained, enhanced and expanded as the symbolic, functional
and unique business center of the City, with diverse mixed uses emphasizing
pedestrian-oriented activities and providing for the needs of residents and tourists",
and is therefore desirable to implement the provisions of the General Plan.
B. The proposed change in zone and revisions to Title 16 reflect that both the existing
zones and proposed zones are predominantly commercial, contain historical
residential uses, promote continued mixed uses and will not adversely affect the
public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
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C. The proposed change of zones and revisions to Title 16 satisfy Section 16.36.010 of
the Municipal Code, which states "It is the purpose of this chapter to provide
regulations that implement those goals, objectives and policies, and that are aimed
toward the provision of adequate and appropriate commercial areas within the City".
D. The proposed change of zones and revisions to Title 16 are within the scope of the
Program EIR prepared for the 2001 General Plan Update, and the potential
environmental impacts of the proposed amendment are less than significant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, as
follows:
SECTION 1: The above recitals and findings are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.24.020 (Zoning Map) is hereby
amended as shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Sections set forth hereinbelow are hereby
amended as shown in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference:
a. Amend Sections: 16.04.070.C., 16.12.150.8., 16.12.030, Table 16.12.030-A,
Table 16.12.030-8, 16.16.050.B., 16.16.060, 16.16.100.A., 16.16.100.8., 16.16.120,
16.16.130, 16.16.190, 16.16.210.A., 16.16.210.8., 16.16.210.C., 16.16.210.E., 16.24.010,
16.24.020, 16.24.030, 16.36.010, 16.36.020, 16.36.030, Table 16.36.030-A., 16.48.050,
16.48.060, 16.52.120.8., 16.56.030 and 16.56.050;
b. Add Sections: Table 16.36.020-A, Table 16.36.020-8., Table 16.36.020-C.,
Table 16.36.030-A1, 16.48.065 and 16.56.020.C.;
c. Delete Sections: 16.36.040, Table 16.36.040-A, 16.36.050.
SECTION 4: All references in the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to "Planning Director" shall
be changed to "Community Development Director".
SECTION 5: All references in the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to "Architectural Advisory
Committee" shall be changed to "Architectural Review Committee".
SECTION 6: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this
Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision,
paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 7: Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the Director of Administrative Services .shall
file a Notice of Determination.
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SECTION 8: A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published
and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the City Council
meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified copy of the full text
of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the Director of Administrative
Services/Deputy City Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the
summary with the names of those City Council Members voting for and against the
Ordinance shall be published again, and the Director of Administrative Services/Deputy
City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance.
SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
On motion of Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Lubin, and on the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Costello, Lubin, Runels, Dickens and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 26th day of August, 2003.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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16.04.070.C. Definitions. (Note to codifler; these definitions are being added to section
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Accessory Retail: The retail sale of various products, or the provision of certain personal
services within a health care, hotel, office, or industrial complex, to employees or customers.
Examples of these uses include pharmacies, gift shops, and food service establishments within
hospitals; convenience stores and food service establishments within hotel, office and industrial
complexes; and barber and beauty shops within residential care facilities.
Adult Day Care: A day care facility providing care and supervision of adult clients.
Agricultural Products Processing: The processing of harvested crops to prepare them for on-
site marketing or processing and packaging elsewhere. Examples of this land use include the
following: alfalfa cubing, com shelling, cotton ginning, custom grist mills, custom milling of
flour, feed and grain, dairies (but not feedlots, see instead "Livestock Operations, Sales Yards,
Feedlots, Stockyards"), drying of com, rice, hay, fruits, and vegetables, grain cleaning and
custom grinding, hay baling and cubing, pre-cooling and packaging of fresh or fann-dried fruits
and vegetables, storing, grading and packing of fruits and vegetables, and tree nut hulling and
shelling.
Antique: Any article that because of its age, rarity or historical significance has a monetary
value greater than the original value; provided, that for the purpose of this code, the term
"antique" shall not include motor vehicles, industrial or fann equipment.
Alcoholic Beverage Sales: The retail sale of beer, wine, and/or distilled spirits for on-premise or
off-premise consumption.
Artisan Shop: A retail store selling art glass, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, and other
handcrafted items, where the store includes an area for the crafting of the items being sold.
Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing: Establishments manufacturing and/or assembling
small products primarily by hand, including jewelry, pottery and other ceramics, as well as small
glass and metal art and craft products.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM): Computerized, self-service machines used by banking
customers for financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers, without
face-to-face contact with financial institution personnel. The machines may be located at or
within banks, or in other locations. Does not include drive-up A TMS; see "Drive-Through
Services. "
Automotive and Vehicle Services- Major Repair or Body Work: Repair facilities dealing
With entire vehicles. These establishments provide towing, collision repair, other bodywork, and
painting services.
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Automotive and Vehicle Services- minor Maintenance or Repair including Tire Services:
Minor Facilities that specialize in limited aspects of repair and maintenance, including vehicle
washing (e.g., mufiler and radiator shops, quick-lube, etc.) and other minor services.
Automotive, Vehicle Parts Sales wi InstaDation Services: A store that sells new automobile
parts, tires, and accessories. May also include minor parts installation.
Automotive and Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Sales and Rental: A retail establishment
selling and/or renting automobiles, trucks, vans, heavy equipment, and motorcycles. May also
include repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories. incidental to vehicle dealerships. Also
includes mobile home, RV, boat, and heavy equipment sales and rentals. Does not include the
sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership or businesses dealing
exclusively in used parts.
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Bank and Financial Services: Financial institutions including: banks and trust companies,
credit agencies, holding (but not primarily operating) companies, lending and thrift institutions,
other investment companies, securities/commodity contract brokers and dealers, security and
commodity exchanges, vehicle finance (equity) leasing agencies. See also, "Automated Teller
Machine. "
Barffavern/Night Club: A business where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site
consumption, which are not part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar
establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. May
also include beer brewing as part of a microbrewery (''brew-pub''). and other beverage tasting
facilities. Does not include adult-oriented businesses.
Building and Landscape Materials Sales: A retail establishment selling hardware, lumber and
other large building materials, plant materials, and other landscaping materials. Includes paint,
wallpaper, glass and fixtures. Includes all such stores selling to the general public, even if
contractor sales account for a major proportion of total sales. Establishments primarily selling
electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning equipment and supplies are classified under
"Wholesaling and Distribution".
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Club, Lodge, Private Meeting HaD: Pennanent, headquarters-type and meeting facilities for
organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members,
including facilities for: business associations; civic, social and fraternal organi7.ations; labor
unions and similar organizations; political organizations; professional membership orvnizations;
and other membership organizations. Includes grange halls and similar facilities.
Commercial Recreation Facility- Indoor: Establishments providing indoor amusements and
entertainment services for a fee or admission charge, including: bowling alleys; coin-operated
amusement arcades; dance halls, clubs and ballrooms; electronic game arcades (video games,
pinball, etc.); ice skating and roller skating; pool and billiard rooms as primary uses.
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Commercial Recreation Facility- Outdoor: A facility for various outdoor recreational
activities, where a fee is charged for use. Examples include: amusement and theme parks; go-cart
tracks; golf driving ranges; miniature golf courses; public swimming pools, water slides and
other water features.
Community Center: A multi-purpose meeting and recreational facility typically consisting of
one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, kitchen and/or outdoor barbecue facilities, that are
available for use by various groups for meetings, parties, receptions and dances.
Conference/Convention Facility: One or more structures where the primary use is to
accommodate multiple assembly, meeting, and/or exhibit rooms, and related support facilities
(such as kitchens and offices).
Construction Contractors: Office, and indoor and/or outdoor storage facilities operated by, or
on behalf of, a contractor licensed by the State of California for storage of large equipment,
vehicles, and/or other materials commonly used in the contractor's type of business; storage of
scrap materials commonly used in the contractor's type of business; storage of scrap materials
used for repair and maintenance of contractor's own equipment; and buildings or structures used
for repair and maintenance.
Convenience Store: A neighborhood serving retail store of 3,500 square feet or less in gross
floor area, which carries a range of merchandise oriented to daily convenience shopping needs.
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Drive- Through Sales or Services: A facility where food or other products may be purchased,or
where motorists may obtain services without leaving their vehicles. Examples of drive-through
sales facilities include fast-food restaurants and drive-through coffee, dairy product, photo stores,
pharmacies, etc. Examples of drive-through service facilities include drive-through bank teller
windows, dry cleaners, etc., but do not include automated teller machines (ATMs), gas stations
or other vehicles services, which are separately defined.
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Equestrian Facility: A commercial facility for horses, donkeys, and/or mules, examples of
which include horse ranches, boarding stables, riding schools and academies, horse exhibition
facilities (for shows or other competitive events), and barns, stables, corrals and padd;ocks
accessory and incidental to these uses. Does not include the simple pasturing of horses, donkeys,
and/or mules, which are included under "Animal Keeping."
Extended Hour Retail: Any business that is open to the public between the hours of 11 p.m.
and 6 a.m.
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Farm Supply and Feed Store: A retail business selling supplies for use in soil preparation and
maintenance, the planting and harvesting of crops, the keeping and raising of farm animals, and
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other operations and processes pertaining to farming and ranching. Does not include the sale,
rental, or repair of farm machinery and equipment, which are included under "Construction and
Heavy Equipment Sales and Rental."
Farmers Market: A temporary outdoor gathering of individual retailers, primarily focused on
the sale of ftesh produce, and also including other foods, beverages, flowers, handicrafts, art
objects, and other items.
Fitness/Healtb Facility: A fitness center, gymnasium, day spa, health and athletic club, which
may include any of the following: sauna, spa or hot tub facilities; indoor tennis, handball,
racquetball, archery and shooting ranges and other indoor sports activities. Does not include
adult entertainment businesses.
Fuel Dealer: A retail trade establishment that sells fuel oil, butane, propane, and liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG), bottled or in bulk, to consumers.
FumiturelFixtures Manufacturing, Cabinet Shop: Manufacturers producing: wood and metal
household furniture and appliances; bedsprings and mattresses; all types of office furniture and
partitions, shelving, lockers; and miscellaneous drapery hardware, window blinds and shades.
Includes furniture re-upholstering businesses, wood and cabinet shops, but not sawmills or
planing mills, which are included under "Manufacturing-Heavy."
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Gas Station: A retail business selling gasoline and/or other motor vehicle fuels, and related
products. Where allowed by Article 2 (Community Design), a gas station may also include a
"Convenience Store," "Vehicle Services," and/or trailer rental (see "Auto and Vehicle Sales or
Rental").
General Retail: Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. Examples of these stores
and lines of merchandise include: antique stores; art galleries, retail; art supplies, including
ftaming services; auction rooms; bicycles; books, magazines, and newspapers; cameras and
photographic supplies; clothing, shoes, and accessories; collectibles (cards, coins, comics,
stamps, etc.); department stores; drug stores and pharmacies; dry goods; fabrics and sewing
supplies; florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales only); for outdoor sales see "Building and
Landscape Materials Sales"; hobby materials; jewelry; luggage and leather goods; musical
instruments, parts and accessories; orthopedic supplies; religious goods; small wares; specialty
shops; sporting goods and equipment; stationery; toys and games; variety stores.
Grocery Store: A retail business where the majority of the floor area open to the public is
occupied by food products packaged for preparation and consumption away from the store.
. Industrial and Scientific Research and Development: A facility for scientific research, and the
design, development, and testing of electrical, electronic, magnetic, optical and computer and
telecommunications components in advance of product manufacturing, and the assembly of
related products ftom parts produced off-site, where the manufacturing activity is secondary to
the research and development activities, and where no more than 30 percent of the total floor
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area is office. Includes pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnology research and development.
Does not include soils and other materials testing laboratories (see "Laboratory"), or medical
laboratories (see "Medical Service- Clinic, Laboratory, Urgent Care").
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Laboratory- Medical, Analytical, Testing: A facility for testing, analysis, and/or research.
Examples of this use included medical labs, soils, materials testing labs, and forensic labs.
Library, Museum: Public or quasi-public facilities, examples of which include: aquariums,
arboretums, art galleries and exhibitions, botanical gardens, historic sites and exhibits, libraries,
museums, planetariums, and zoos. May also include accessory retail uses such as a giftlbook
shop and restaurant, etc.
LiveIWork Unit: An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a
single household in a structure, either single-family or multi-family, that has been designed or
structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and which
includes: complete kitchen space and sanitary facilities in compliance with the Building Code;
and working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.
Lodging- Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park: A site .where one or more lots are used, or are
intended to be Used, by campers with recreational vehicles or tents. Recreational vehicle parks
may include public restrooms, water, sewer, and electric hookups to each lot and are intended as
a higher density, more intensively developed use than campgrounds. May include accessory
retail and recreational uses where they are clearly incidental and intended to serve RV park
patrons only.
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Maintenance Services- Client Site Services: Base facilities for various businesses that provide
services on the premises of their clients. Includes gardening, janitorial, pest control, water and
smoke damage recovery, and similar services; and appliance, computer, electronics, elevator
equipment, HV AC, instrument, electrical, heating/plumbing, and other maintenance and repair
services not operating from a retail establishment that sells the products being maintained or
repaired. When these services operate froro a retail establishment that sells the products being
maintained or repaired, they are considered part of the retail use.
ManufacturinglProcessing- Heavy: A facility accommodating manufacturing processes that
involves and/or produces basic metals, building materials, chemicals, fabricated metals, paper
products, machinery, textiles, and/or transportation equipment, where the intensity and/or scale
of operations may cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Heavy
manufacturing uses are not allowed within the City of Arroyo Grande except where limited
varieties are included under the definition of "Manufacturing- Intensive." Examples of heavy
manufacturing include: chemical product manufacturing, concrete, gypsum, and plaster product
manufacturing, glass products, paving and roofing materials, petroleum refining and related
industries, plastics, other synthetics, and rubber products, primary metal industries, pulp and pulp
products, and textile and leather products.
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Manufacturing/Processing- Light: A facility accommodating manufacturing processes
involving and/or producing: apparel; food and beverage products; electronic, optical, and
instrumentation products; ice; jewelry; and musical instruments. Light manufacturing also
includes other establishments engaged in the assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already
processed raw materials into products, where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing
processes and the materials used are unlikely to cause significant impacts on surrounding land
uses or the community. Examples of light manufacturing uses include: clothing and fabric
products; electronics, equipment, and appliance products; food and beverage products; handcraft
industries, small scale manufacturing; paper products; and photo/film processing labs.
Medical- Hospital. Hospitals and similar facilities engaged primarily in providing diagnostic
services, and extensive medial treatment, including surgical and other hospital services. These
establishments have an organized medical staff, inpatient beds, and equipment and facilities to
provide complete health care. May include on-site accessory clinics and laboratories, accessory
retail uses and emergency heliports (see "Accessory Retail Uses").
Medical Services- Doctor Office: A facility other than a hospital where medical, dental, mental
health, surgical, and/or other personal health care services are provided on an outpatient basis,
and that accommodates no more than four licensed primary practitioners (for example,
chiropractors, medical doctors, psychiatrists, etc., other than nursing staff) within an individual
office suite. A facility with five or more licensed practitioners is instead classified under
"Medical Services- Clinic, Urgent Care." Counseling services by other than medical doctors or
psychiatrists are included under "Offices- Professional."
Medical Services - Clinic, Lab, Urgent Care: Facilities primarily engaged in furnishing out-
patient medical, mental heath, surgical, and other personal health services, but which are separate
from hospitals, including: health management organizations (HMO's); medical and dental
laboratories; medical, dental and psychiatric offices; out-patient care facilities; other allied health
services; counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under
"offices. "
Mixed-Use Project: A project, which combines both commercial and residential uses, where the
residential component is typically located above or behind the commercial use.
Moblle Home, Boat, or RV Sales: Retail establishment selling mobile home dwelling units,
and/or various vehicles and watercraft for recreational uses. Includes the sales of boats, campers
and camper shells, jet skis, mobile homes, motor homes, and travel trailers.
Motel: For purposes of implementing this title, means the same as "hotel."
Multi-family housing: A dwelling unit that is part of a structure containing one or more other
dwelling units, or a non-residential use. An example of the latter is a mixed use project where,
for example, one or more dwelling units are part of a structure that also contains one or more
commercial uses (retail, office, etc.). Multi-family dwellings include: duplexes, triplexes,
fourplexes (buildings under one ownership with two, three, or four dwelling units, respectively,
in the same structure); apartments (five or more units under one ownership in a single building);
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and Cityhouse development (three or more attached dwellings where no unit is located over
another unit).
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Office- Accessory: Office facilities that are incidental and accessory to another business or sales
activity that is the primary use.
Office- Government: Administrative, clerical, or public contact and/or service offices of a local,
state, or federal government agency or service facilities. Includes post offices, but not bulk
mailing distribution centers, which are under ''Truck or Freight Tenninal."
Office- Processing: Office-type facilities characterized by high employee densities, and
occupied by businesses engaged in infonnation processing, and other computer-dependent and/or
telecommunications-based activities. Examples of these uses include: airline, lodging chain, and
rental car company reservation centers, computer software and hardware design an9
development, consumer credit reporting, data processing services, health management
organization (HMO) offices where no medical services are provided, insurance claim processing,
mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing, telecommunications facility design
and management, and telemarketing.
Office-Professional: Office-type facilities occupied by businesses that provide professional
services and/or are engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of these uses
include: accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services, attorneys, commercial art and design
services, construction contractors (office facilities only), counseling services, court reporting
services, detective agencies and similar services, design services including architecture,
engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, educational, scientific and research
organizations, financial management and investment counseling, literary and talent agencies,
management and public relations services, media postproduction services, news services,
photographers and photography studios, psychologists, secretarial, stenographic, word
processing and temporary clerical employee services, security and commodity brokers, and
writers and artists offices.
Outdoor Retail Sales and Activities: Pennanent outdoor sales and rental establishments not
classified under another land use definition where the business is not conducted entirely within a
structure.
Outdoor Retall Sales, Temporary: Temporary outdoor retail operations including: Christmas
trees, pumpkins or the sale of seasonal items; farmers' markets; semi-annual sales of
art/handcrafted items in conjunction with community festivals or art shows; sidewalk or parking
lot sales longer than one weekend; retail sales from individual vehicles in temporary locations
outside the public right-of-way.
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Park, Playground: Public parks, play lots, playgrounds, and athletic fields or courts providing
non-commercial facilities for active and/or passive recreation for neighborhood or community
use, including recreational community gardening.
Personal Services: Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary
use. Examples of these uses include: barber and beauty shops, day spas, clothing rental, dry
cleaning pick-up stores with limited equipment, home electronics and small appliance repair,
laundromats (self-service laundries), locksmiths, massage (licensed, therapeutic, non-sexual), pet
grooming with no boarding, shoe repair shops, tailors, and tanning salons. These uses may also
include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
Personal Services- Restricted Personal services that may tend to have a blighting and/or
deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and which may need to be dispersed to minimize
their adverse impacts. Examples of these uses include: check cashing stores, fortune tellers, palm
and card readers, pawnshops, psychics, and hot tubs for hourly rental, and tattoo and body
piercing services.
Printing and Publishing: An establishment engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography,
gravure, screen, or electrostatic (xerographic) copying; and other establishments serving the
printing trade such as bookbinding, typesetting: engraving, photoengraving and electrotyping.
This use also includes establishments that. publish newspapers, books and periodicals;
establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. "Quick printing" services are
included under "Business Support Services."
Produce Stands: An accessory structure used for the display and sale of vegetables and other
produce grown on the site that it serves, with no space within for the customers.
Public Safety Facility: A facility operated by a public agency including fire stations, other fire
prevention and fire fighting facilities, police and sheriff substations and headquarters, including
interim incarceration facilities.
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Recycling- Scrap and Dismantling Yard: . Outdoor establishments primarily engaged in
assembling, breaking up, sorting, and the temporary storage and distribution of recyclable or
reusable scrap and waste materials, including .auto wreckers engaged in dismantling automobiles
for scrap, and the incidental wholesale or retail sales of parts from those vehicles. Includes light
and heavy processing facilities for recycling. Does not include pl~es where these activities are
conducted entirely within buildings; pawnshops, and other secondhand stores; the sale of
operative used cars; or landfills or other waste disposal sites.
Recycling- Small Collection Facility: A center where the public may donate, redeem or sell
recyclable materials, which may include the following, where allowed by the applicable zoning
district: reverse vending machines; or small collection facilities which occupy an area of 350
square feet or less and may include a mobile unit.
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Religious Facility: A pennanent facility operated by a religious organization exclusively for
worship, or the promotion of religious activities, including accessory uses on the same site.
Examples of these types of facilities include churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples.
Examples of allowable accessory uses on the same site include living quarters for ministers and
staff, facilities for child day car and religious instruction operated at the same time as religious
services (where authorized by the same type of a land use pennit required for the religious
facility itself). May also include fund-raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other indoor and
outdoor events on the same site. Other facilities maintained by religious organizations, including
full-time day care centers, full-time educational institutions, hospitals and other potentially
related operations (for example, a recreational camp) are defined in this chapter according to
their respective activities. Does not include the temporary use of an approved public assembly
facility (for example, a private meeting hall, community center, theater, or auditorium) by a
congregation for religious meetings, which is instead defined under the type of meeting facility
hosting the congregation.
Repair Service- Equipment, Large Appliances, etc: A service and facility where various types
of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, and home and business appliances are
repaired and/or maintained away from the site of the equipment owner. Does not include vehicle
repair or maintenance, which is included under "Vehicle Services", the repair of small home
appliances and electronic equipment, which is included under "Personal Services", or
maintenance and repair activities that occur on the client's site, which are included under
"Maintenance Service-Client Site Services."
Repair Service- Equipment, Large Appliances, etc: A service and facility where various types
of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, and home and business appliances are
repaired and/or maintained away from the site of the equipment owner. Does not include vehicle
repair or maintenance, which is included under "Vehicle Services", the repair of small home
appliances and electronic equipment, which is included under "Personal Services", or
maintenance and repair activities that occur on the client's site, which are included under
"Maintenance Service-Client Site Services."
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School: A public or private academic educational institution. Also includes schools providing
specialized education/training, facilities, institutions and conference centers that offer specialized
programs in personal growth and development, such as fitness, environmental awareness, arts,
communications, and management. Does not include pre-schools and child day care facilities
(see "Day Care"). See also the definition of "Studios-Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music, etc." for
smaller-scale facilities offering specialized instruction.
Second Hand Store: A retail store that buys and sells used merchandise, including clothing,
furniture and household goods. Secondhand store does not include establishments that .primarily
sell used jewelry, old coins, stamps, musical instruments, books, entertainment media and
collectibles, which are general retail.
Social Service Organization: A public or quasi-public establishment providing social and/or
rehabilitation services, serving persons with social or personal problems requiring special
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services, the handicapped, and the otherwise disadvantaged. Examples of this land use include:
counseling centers, welfare offices, job counseling and training centers, or vocational
rehabilitation agencies. Includes organizations soliciting funds to be used directly for these and
related services, and establishments engaged in community improvement and transitional
housing, or "Residential Care," which are' separately defined.
Storage- Outdoor: An area not within a building that is proposed or used for the storage of
building materials, other supplies, equipment, or other materials, either as the primary use of a
parcel or as storage accessory to another use.
Storage- Penonal Storage Facility: Structures containing generally small, individual,
compartmentalized stalls or lockers rented as individual storage spaces and characterized by low
parking demand.
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Telecommunications Facility: Public and commercial electromagnetic and photoelectrical
transmission, broadcast, repeater and receiving stations for radio, television, telegraph,
telephone, data network, and wireless communications, including commercial earth stations for
satellite-based communications. Includes antennas, commercial satellite dish antennas, and
equipment buildings.
Theater/ Auditorium: An indoor facility for public assembly and group entertainment, other
than sporting events. Examples of these facilities include: civic theaters, and facilities for "live
theater and concerts; movie theaters; and similar public assembly facilities.
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Warehouse Retail: A retail store that emphasizes the packaging and sale of products in large
quantities or volumes, some at discounted prices, where products are typically displayed in their
original shipping containers. Sites and buildings are usually large and industrial in character.
Patrons may be required to pay membership fees.
Wholesaling and Distribution: An establishment engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to
contractors, industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; to other
wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to
such persons or companies. Examples of these establishments include: agents, merchandise or
commodity brokers, and commission merchants; assemblers, buyerS and associations engaged in
the cooperative marketing of farm products; merchant wholesalers; stores primarily selling
electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment.
Winery: A manufacturing facility where wine grapes are crushed, fermented, aged, bottled, and
sold at wholesale as finished wine. May include tasting and accessory retail sales of wine
produced on site and gift items.
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Table 16.12.030-A
Mailing Label Requirements by Permit or Approval Type
APPLICATION TYPE REQUIRED RADIUS NUMBER OF SETS
OF LABELS.
GP Amendment 300 feet 3
Zonin2 Map or Title 9 Amendment 300 feet 3
Specific Plan or SP Amendment 300 feet 3
Development AiUeement 300 feet 3
Conditional Use Pennit 300 feet 2
Minor Use Pennits (MUP) 300 feet 2
Surface Minin2 Permit 300 feet 2
Variance 300 feet 2
Vestin2 Tentative Map 300 feet 2
Tentative Map 300 feet 2
Lot Line Adjustment 300 feet 2
Lot Mer2er 300 feet 2
Reversion to Acrea2e 300 feet 2
Certificate of Compliance 300 feet 2
Planned Si2ll PrOJU8I11 300 feet 2
Planned Unit Dev. Permit 300 feet 2
* Projects within an approved planned development require an additional set oflabels.
Alternatively, the applicant shall pay a fee established by City Council resolution and have the
City generate the required mailing labels.
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Table 16.12.030-B
Permits Licenses and A
GP Amendment
Zoning Map or Title 16 Includes PD amendments
Amendment
Specific Plan . City Council Yes
Ci Council Yes
Includes second dwelling Planning Commission Yes
review if deviating from
requirements 16.52.115.
ARC ma be re uired
Variance Plannin Commission Yes
Minor Use Permit (MUP) For projects exempt from Community Development No
CEQA. ARC review may be Director, reported to the
required. Planning Commission on a
MOP for minor exceptions consent agenda.
include those necessary for
deviations from Standards in
Design Guidelines and
Standards for Historic
Districts
Surface Mining Permit Requires environmental Planning Commission Yes
reVIew
Home Occupation Permit Community Development No
Director
Final Map City Council No
Lot Line Adjustment Planning commission No
Consent
Lot Merger Planning commission No
Consent
Reversion to Acreage Planning commission No
Consent
Certificate of Compliance Planning commission No
Consent
Business License Clearance Community Development No
Director
Planning Unit Development Processed concUITently with Planning Commission Yes
Permit a tentative map. ARC
re uired
Planned Sign Program ARC required Planning Commission Yes
consent
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Administrative Sign Permit Community Development No
or Program Director
1 Does not include concurrent processing of applications as set forth in Section 16.12.070.
If an application is within an approved planned development, the city council is the
decision-making body. .
2 Public hearing required if project is appealed.
16.12.150.B. Fillnl! of ADDeals.
1. Appeals shall be in writing on a fonn obtained ftom the community development
department (for appeals to planning commission) or city clerk (for appeals to city
council). The appellant shall state the specific reasons for the basis of the appeal. Appeal
applications shall include the required fee and mailing labels for property owners within
three hundred (300) feet of the project being appealed, unless otherwise provided in this
title.
2. An appeal of a community development director or architectural review committee action
shall be filed with the secretary of the planning commission within ten (10) calendar days
following the date of action for which an appeal is made or the date the action is reported
to the planning commission on the consent agenda.
3. An appeal of a planning commission decision shall be filed in the office of the city clerk
within ten (10) calendar days following the date of action for which an appeal is made.
16.16.050.B. Authority. Except for concurrent applications as provided for in Section
16.12.070, the planning commission is authorized to approve conditional use permits, subject to
the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.1,50. Conditional use pennit applications involving new
construction or any changes to the exterior of an existing building shall be subject to the
architectural review procedures outlined in Section 16.12.190.
If the community development director detennines that all the following circumstances
exist regarding a development proposal, a conditional use pennit may not be required; and the
project shall be subject to minor use pennit review (see Section 16.12.060) or business license
clearance (see Section 16.12.180):
1. The proj ect will be occupying an existing building or will require an
addition to an existing structure that will not result in an increase of more
than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the structure before the
addition, or five hundred (500) square feet, whichever is less; and
2. The proposed use is the same or similar in character to the existing use, as
detennined by the community development director based on the
following use categories. Exceptions may be allowed if the community
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development director determines that the new use is less intensive than the
existing use; and
3. The project is exempt ftom CEQA review and there is no possibility of a
significant impact on the environment. The community development
director, staff advisory committee, and architectural review committee
shall provide recommendations to the planning commission regarding
conditional use permits. A public hearing pursuant to Section 16.12.160 of
this title shall be required.
16.16.060 Minor Use Permit.
A. When a Minor Use Pennit is required by this title to authorize a project proposal,
its approval certifies that the land use or development will satisfy all applicable
provisions of this title. Minor Use Permit approval is required when a
development or use of land is listed in a particular zoning district as an allowable
use and the requirements listed in Section 16.16.050B are met. Minor Use Permit
approval enables issuance of a building permit under Title 15 of this code or the
establishment of a land use that does not require a building permit but is still
subject to the standards of this title.
B. Authority. Except for concurrent applications as provided for in Section
16.12.070, the community development director is authorized to approve Minor
Use Permits, subject to the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150. Minor Use
. Pennits will be reported to the Planning Commission on a consent agenda for the
purposes of providing public notice. A public hearing is not required unless
appealed.
In addition to instances where the provisions of this title specifically require
minor use pennit review, applications that meet any of the following criteria shall
also 'require minor use pennit review:
1. Second Residential Units that deviate ftom the requirements listed in
16.52.150 (deviations ftom parking standards require CUP approval);
2. Projects in the historical character overlay district (D-2.4) consistent with
16. 16.060.C.2. of this section and 16.36.030.B.b.
3. New construction or expansion of parking lots;
4. Construction of outdoor storage areas on the same site as an existing
business;
5. Construction and/or placement of satellite dishes, antennas, roof or
ground-mounted equipment visible from public view;
6. New accessory structures or additions that do not result in an increase of
more than twenty-five (25) percent of the floor area of the existing
building or five hundred (500) square feet, whichever is less;
7. Development of any other uses, facilities, or structures for which a Minor
Use Pennit is specifically required by this title;
8. Residential construction projects of two to four dwelling units on one lot,
unless otherwise specified in this title.
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C. Submittal and Review Requirements:
1. Minor Use Permit applications shall contain the following:
a. Completed planning application form and required fee and
attachments (see also Section 16.12.030);
b. Five copies of accurately scaled drawings using a standard
engineer's scale (approval necessary for use of scale smaller than
1 :30, Le., 1 :40 or 1 :50), neatly and accurately prepared, that will
enable ready identification and recognition of submitted
information (folded to nine inches by twelve (12) inches size)
showing:
1. Location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire
property that is the subject of the application. The scale of
the drawing and a north arrow shall be indicated. An area
location map showing the proposed project site and its
distance from nearby cross streets and natural or manmade
landmarks, as necessary to readily locate the site, may be
included,
11. The location, name, width and pavement type of adjacent
street(s) or alley(s), as well as the location of existing or
proposed curbs, gutter or sidewalk improvements, if any,
111. The location, dimensions and use of all existing and
proposed structures on the property, including accessory
structures, trash enclosures, decks, balconies, fences, walls,
exterior lighting structures, signs, and other structural
elements that protrude into yard areas. When the use of a
proposed structure is not certain at the time of application,
the occupancy-type, as defined by the Uniform Building
Code, may be submitted for use,
IV. The locations, dimensions and type of existing and
proposed utilities, including water supply, sewage disposal
facilities, electricity, gas, or other utilities. Existing and
proposed public and private easements shall be shown,
v. The location and dimensions of existing or proposed
driveways and parking areas (enclosed or open), including
type of surfacing materials, parking spaces, aisles and
identification of any driveway grades over ten (10) percent.
The flow of traffic should be noted by arrows,
VI. The generalized location of any major topographic or man-
made features on the site, such as rock outcrops, bluffs,
streams and watercourses, or graded areas. A topographic
map may be required by the community development
director,
V11. The locations of all existing trees and major shrubs, with
specific specifications as to which plants are to be removed
or retained;
c. Five blueprints of a grading plan and drainage plan (folded to nine
inches by twelve (12) inches size) if found necessary by the
community development director or public works director;
d. Five blueprints of preliminary floor plans (folded to nine inches by
twelve (12) inches size), drawn using standard engineers or
architect scale, for each story of each building or structure,
showing the following:
1. Location of walls, doors and witldows,
11. Identification of activity areas,
111. Placement of window and door locations on floor plans in
coordination with the elevations;
e. Preliminary landscape plan prepared by a licensed landscape
architect or as approved by the parks and recreation director, if
found necessary the community development director. The number
of copies of such plans to be submitted shall be established by the
community development director. The community development
department may require submission of amendments to an
application before, during or after its review period to reflect more
detailed information reasonably necessary for staff to make its
determination. If a .new structure or an addition to existing
structure is proposed, where the addition or new structure will be
located within the drip line of an Oak or Landmark Tree, a site plan
shall be submitted which depicts the location of all mature trees on
the site, including the type of tree and diameter of the tree. At the
discretion of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director, an
arborist report may be required for any trees on the site which may
be affected by the proposal in order to determine whether the
proposal will damage the existing tree(s).
2. Minor Use Permit review in the Historic Character Overlay District
a. The Minor Use Permit shall include such textual description and
plans, sketches, and drawings as are necessary to show:
1. Use. The existing or proposed use and design of the
premises, building or structure, including areas to be
paved, graded, excavated, landscaped or otherwise
improved or disturbed; and
11. Yalue. The historic, cultural archaeological or
architectural resource value or significance of a building,
structure or site based upon research of historic archives,
archaeological and/or ethnographic data, photographs and
other documents; and
lll. Relationship to the district. The relationship of the
proposed use, activity, building or structure to the
historic, cultural, or architectural resources present in the
suuounding district.
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3. A sign permit application may be required to be processed concurrently
with the Minor Use Permit review for any use proposed to have signs.
4. An architectural review application may be required to be processed
concurrently with the Minor Use Permit if modifications to the exterior of
a building are proposed.
5. After receipt of a completed application, the community development
director may approve a Minor Use Permit application, when the proposed .
projector use satisfies all applicable provisions of this title. The
community development director shall prepare a written decision that shall
contain the findings of fact upon which such decision is based. Copies of
the decision shall be provided to the applicant, planning commission,
public works, and building and fire departments.
D. Required Findings. Minor Use Permit review may be approved only if all the
following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande general plan;
2. The proposed project conforms to applicable performance standards and
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare;
3. The physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible
with the surrounding neighborhood.
E. Additional Findings for the Historic Character Overlay District.
1. The construction, alteration, demolition, or relocation of any building or
structure or earth movement enhances, to the maximum extent feasible, and
does not interfere with, detract form or degrade the historic cultural,
architectural or archaeological resource values of the district.
2. The use proposed for a building, structure, or parcel of land shall be
compatible with the uses predominating in the designated area.
3. The development, demolitions, relocations, conversions are in keeping with
the architectural style and scale characterizing the period of history in which
the structure was built, including the landscaping features, and/or the features
which caused the property to be so included in the district.
4. Proposed restoration efforts are in keeping with details, materials, textures,
colors, and landscape features common to the period of history when the
designated district was constructed.
5. Where applicable, the project meets the alternative building regulations
pursuant to part 8 of title 24 of the California Administrative Code, entitled
"The Historic Building Code:' And the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Historic Preservation Projects.
F. Conditions of Approval. In approving a Minor Use Permit, the community
development director may impose reasonable conditions to ensure compliance
with this title.
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16.16.100 Minor Use Permits - Temoorary Uses.
A. Purpose and Intent. The minor use pennit for temporary uses is intended to allow for the
short-term placement (usually six months or less) of activities on privately or publicly
owned property with appropriate regulations so that such activities will be compatible
with the surrounding areas.
B. Authority. The community development director is authorized to approve minor use
permits for temporary uses, subject to the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150. A
public hearing shall not be required for issuance of a temporary use permit. Temporary
uses may be subject to additional permits, other city department approvals, licenses, and
inspections as required by any applicable laws or regulations. A permit shall not be
required for events that occur in theaters, meeting halls, or other permanent public
assembly facilities.
16.16.120 Minor Use Permit -Minor Exceotion.
A. Purpose and Intent. In order to provide flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives of
the development code, selected site development regulations and applicable off-street
parking requirements are subject to administrative review and adjustment, in those
circumstances where such adjustment will be compatible with adjoining uses and
consistent with the goals and objectives of the general plan and intent of this code.
B. Authority. The Community Development Director may grant minor use permits for minor
exceptions to ordinance requirements in accordance with the procedures in this section
where there is a justifiable cause or reason, subject to the appeal provisions of Section
16.12.150 of this title. Any minor exception granted shall be subject to such conditions as
will assure that the adjustment does not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the provisions and intentions of this title. A public hearing shall not be required for
granting of a minor exception.
The Community Development Director is limited to granting minor exceptions for the
following:
1. Fence Height. In any district, a maximum height of any fence, wall, or
equivalent screening may be increased by a maximum of two feet where
the topography of sloping sites or a difference in grade between adjoining
sites warrants an increase in height to maintain a level of privacy, or to
maintain the effectiveness of screening, as would generally be provided by
such fence, wall, or screening in similar circumstances.
2. Setbacks. In any residential district, the. Community Development Director
may decrease minimum setbacks by not more than ten (10) percent where
such decreases are necessary for significantly improved site planning or
architectural design, creation or main&nance of views, or would otherwise
facilitate highly desirable features or amenities, and where such increase
will not unreasonably affect contiguous sites.
3. Lot Coverage. In any district the Community Development Director may
increase the maximum allowable lot coverage by not more than ten (10)
perCent of the lot area where such increases are necessary for significantly
improved site planning or architectural design, creation or maintenance of
views, or would otherwise facilitate highly desirable features or amenities,
and where such increase will not unreasonably affect contiguous sites.
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4. Height. In any district the Community Development Director may
authorize a ten (10) percent increase in the maximwn allowable building
height. Such increases may be approved only where necessary to
significantly improve the site plan or architectural design and where scenic
views or solar access on .SUITOunding properties are not affected.
5. Parking. In any district the Community Development Director may waive
strict adherence to the parking standards contained in Chapter 16.56 when
a change or expansion in use is proposed in an existing building or an
addition or enlargement of an existing single-family residence is proposed
and it is not feasible to provide sufficient on-site parking on the parcel. A
minor exception may also be granted for parking space size of up to two
feet.
6. Deviations from standards described in Design Guidelines and Standards
for Historic Districts pertaining to Design Overlay District 2.4.
7. Minor Items. A minor exception may be considered for other minor
development regulations. If the minor development regulation is not listed
above, the planning commission may make an interpretation. The planning
commission must make the findings that such a request is compatible with
adjoining uses, is consistent with the goals and objectives of the general
plan and intent of the development code, and. that the item is minor in
scale.
C. Submittal and Review Requirements.
1. An application for a minor use pennit for a minor exception shall contain:
a. Completed planning application fonn and required fee and
attachments (see also Section 16.12.030);
b. Statement of the precise nature of the exception requested and the
hardship or practical difficulty that would result wm the strict
interpretation and enforcement of this title;
c. Such sketches, drawings diagrams, or photographs that may be
necessary to clearly show applicant'. s proposal;
d. Additional infonnation as required by the Community
Development Director.
2. Upon acceptance of a minor use pennit for a minor exception application,
the Community Development Director shall review the request for
compliance with the provisions of this title. The Community Development
Director shall render a written decision and shall clearly state any
conditions of approval or reasons for denial and applicable appeal
provisions of this title.
3. Notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant and to property
owners of parcels within three hundred (300) feet of the property for
which a minor exception has been requested. The notice shall indicate the
appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150. Copies of the decision shall also
be provided to the planning commission, public works and building and
fire departments.
D. Findings. The Community Development Director shall make all the following findings
prior to approving an application for a minor exception:
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1. That the strict or literal interpretation and endorsement of the specified
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical
hardship;
2. That there are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply
generally to other properties in the same district.
3. That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation wquld deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other
property owners in the same district;
4. That the granting of the minor use pennit for a minor exception will not
constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on
other properties classified in the same district and will not be detrimental
to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties
or improvements in the vicinity;
5. That the granting of a minor use pennit for a minor exception is consistent
with the objectives and policies of the general plan and the intent of this
title.
16.16.130 Minor Use Permit -Viewsbed Review.
A. Purpose and Intent. It is the intent of the city, by requiring minor use pennits for the
viewshed review process, to preserve the existing scope and character of established
single-family neighborhoods and to protect views and aesthetics and other property
values in such neighborhoods in a manner that is compatible with reasonable expansion
on existing developed lots and/or a new development on existing undeveloped lots.
B. Authority. The Community Development Director is authorized to approve minor use
. pennits for viewshed review, subject to the provisions of subsection D of this section and
the appeal provisions of Section 16.12.150.
C. Applicability. This section applies to all areas zoned RR, RS, SF, including those with a
design development (-D) overlay. These provisions would not apply to development in
MFA districts, since architectural approval is required before the issuance of a building
pennit.
1. Areas Zoned RR, RS, SF and MF. No second-story addition shall be
erected or enlarged on any single-family home within the PD, PS, SF and
MF districts until a minor use permit for viewshed review is obtained, in
accordance with the procedure set forth in this section.
2. Areas Zoned RR, RS, SF and MF with a -D Overlay Regulating height.
No new construction, addition or improvement thereof shall be erected or
enlarged on any lot that lies within the RR, RS, SF or MF districts that
have a -D overlay regulating height until a minor use pennit for viewshed
review is obtained, in accordance with the procedure set forth in this
section.
3. Areas Zoned PD. The viewshed review process would not apply to
properties situated in approved planned developments with required
architectural review of all new or remodeled residences by the city or by
the development's board.
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D. Submittal and Review Requirements.
1. An application for a minor use pennit for viewshed review shall be filed with the
Community Development Director and shall be accompanied by the following:
a. Completed planning application fonn and required fee and
attachments (see also Section 16.12.030);
b. The following drawings, graphics or illustrations signed by the
architect, draftsperson, designer, engineer or person designing the
plans in accordance with all applicable state and city laws:
1. Five blueprints of the plot plan drawn to an engineer's scale
(1:30 minimum allowed without approval) and folded to
nine inches by twelve (12) inches size showing:
(A) The address (location) of the project, scale of the
illustration, date of proration and/or revision, and
name of the applicant,
(B) Dimensioned property lines and all building
setbacks,
(C) Location, name and width (including required
widening) of adjacent streets,
(D) Existing and proposed public and private
easements,
(E) All proposed improvements and existing
improvements that will be retained,
(F) Access and circulation of pedestrians and vehicles,
(G) Location of walls, fences, and exterior lighting
structures,
(H) Planted areas and outdoor-use areas,
(I) Location, type, trunk and canopy diameter, and
status (e.g., to be removed, saved or relocated) of all
trees over three inches in diameter;
c. Building height and elevation data for the proposed structure or
addition and for existing structures on adjacent and surrounding
properties;
d. Photographs of project site and surrounding views;
e. At the discretion of the Community Development Director, cross-
sections drawn to a true scale for both vertical and horizontal
dimensions, which include adjacent property and structures, if
necessary to evaluate viewshed impacts. The location of the cross-
sections shall be keyed to the site plan by labeled section lines.
2. After determining the application IS complete, the Community
Development Director shall review the project for environmental impacts,
as set forth in the city's Rules and Procedures for Implementation of
CEQA.
3. Notification Requirement.
a. The Community Development Director shall mail to property
owners within three hundred (300) feet of the project a notice of
intent to construct an addition or structure that includes the project
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description and location and applicant's name. The notice will
include ~ statement indicating that adjacent property owners may
submit comments and concerns regarding the project, in writing,
during a ten (10) day review period; and that if no adverse
concerns are received, the Community Development Director may
approve the minor use pennit for viewshed review. The
Community Development Director shall also keep the planning
commission infonned of submitted applications for minor use
pennits for viewshed reviews.
b. Prior to approving or denying an application, the Community
Development Director may solicit the recommendations and
cotpInents of other public agencies, city departments, and
interested groups.
4. Upon acceptance of a minor use pennit for viewshed review application,
the Community Development Director shall review the request for
compliance with the provisions of this title. The Community Development
Director may, after the review period referenced in subdivisions (3)(a) of
this subsection, approve the viewshed review request only if all of the
findings of fact set forth in subsection E of this section can be made in an
affinnative manner. The Community Development Director shall notify
the applicant in writing of the decision.
5. If, after considering the available infonnation, the Community
Development Director is unable to reach the findings of fact set forth
above, the application shall be referred to the architectural review
committee for a recommendation. If findings still cannot be made in an
affinnative manner, the project shall be scheduled for a public hearing
before the Planning Commission at their next available meeting. Notice of
the public hearing shall be given in accordance with Section 16.12.160 of
this title; however, only property owners within three hundred (300) feet
of the project need be notified. The applicant shall submit an additional
fee established by resolution to cover the cost of publishing and mailing
the notice and additional copies of exhibits. In approving an application
for a viewshed review pennit, the planning commission shall make the
findings of fact outlined above.
6. The planning commission shall be infonned of all minor use pennits for
viewshed reviews approved by the Community Development Director and
how any objections were resolved.
7. The decision of the Community Development Director or planning
commission shall be filed with the city clerk, public works department,
and building department.
E. Required Findings. The Community Development. Director or planning
commission may approve an application for a minor use pennit for viewshed
review only if all of the following findings of fact can be made in an affinnative
manner:
1. The proposed structure is consistent with the intent of this section;
2. The proposed structure is consistent with the established scale and
character of the neighborhood and will not unreasonably or unnecessarily
affect views of surrounding properties;
3. The proposed structure will not unreasonably or unnecessarily interfere
with the scenic view from any other property, judged in light of permitting
reasonable use and development of the property on which the proposed
structure or expansion is to occur.
F. Conditions of Approval. In granting a minor use permit for a viewshed review, the
Community Development Director (or planning commission) may impose such
conditions as may be deemed necessary and desirable to protect the health, safety,
and general welfare, in respect to the facts listed in subsection E of this section.
16.16.190 Minor Use Permit -Larsr:e Familv/ Adult Dav Care.
A. Purpose and Intent. The minor use permit for large family/adult day cares is intended to
facilitate development of large family day care homes and adult day care in compliance
with Sections 1597.40 and 1597.46 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of
California. It is further intended to protect the surrounding neighborhood from impacts
relating to noise, traffic, parking, and spacing and concentration.
B. Authority. The community development director is authorized to approve a minor use
pennit for large family or adult day care, subject to the appeal provisions of Section
16.12.150 of this title. A public hearing shall not be required. A minor use permit for
large family or adult day care is not a. project subject to CEQA review (Health and Safety
Code Section 1547.46).
C. Submittal and Review Requirements.
1. An application for a minor use permit for large family or adult day cares
shall be filed with the community development director and shall be
accompanied by the following:
a. Completed planning application fonn and required fee and
attachments (see also Section 16.12.030);
b. Five copies of a plot plan drawn to a standard engineer's scale
(approval necessary for use of scale smaller than 1 :30, Le., 1 :40 or
1 :50) and with a north arrow showing:
1. Location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire
property that is the subject of the application, and location
and dimensions of all buildings and structures on the
property,
11. Location and dimensions of passenger loading/unloading
areas,
lll. Location and dimensions of existing or proposed on-site
parking facilities,
IV. Location, height, materials and colors of all existing and
proposed walls,
v. Location and description of any outdoor play areas;
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2. Upon acceptance of a minor use pennit application for a large family or
adult day care, the community development director shall review the
request for compliance with the provisions of this title, in particular,
Section 16.52.120.
3. Not less than ten (10) days prior to the date on which the decision will be
made on the application, the community development director shall give
notice of the proposed use by mail to all property owners within a three
hundred (300) foot radius of the project.
4. The community development director shall make a written decision and
shall clearly state any conditions of approval or reasons for denial and
applicable appeal provisions of the title.
D. Required Findings. The community development director shall make all of the following
findings prior to approving a minor use permit application for a large family or adult day
care:
1. The proposed large family or adult day care home complies with the
standards, restrictions, and requirements contained in Section 16.52.120 of
this title;
2. The proposed large family or adult day care home complies with all
applicable provisions of state law.
16.16.210 Minor Use Permit - Architectural Review.
A. Purpose and Int~nt. The minor use permit process for architectural review is intended to
implement general plan design policies and other adopted policy and design guidelines
and documents that stipulate standards, regulation, and guidelines governing design. The
city is a city with unique characteristics, ideal climate conditions, spectacular natural
vistas, and dynamic natural features. Further, the appearance of buildings, structures,
signs, and the land has a material and substantial relationship to property values and the
taxable value of property in the city. In order to protect the economic welfare of the
community, it is the policy of the city council to maintain and enhance the social and
economic values created by past and present investments in the community, by requiring
all future development to respect these traditions, and by requiring that all buildings and
structures placed on the land respect the natural land fonns and become compatible part
of the total community environment, both in the local neighborhood and the city as a
whole. The purposes of architectural review are to ensure the following:
1. That the location and configuration of structures developed within the city are
visually harmonious with their sites and with natural landforms and surrounding
site, structures and streetscapes;
2. That the proposed design produces harmonious transitions in both the scale and
character of development between adjacent land uses;
3. That site access and circulation thereon is safe and convenient for pedestrians,
bicyclists and vehicles;
4. That sensitive areas, structures and sites as defined in this section, are designed
with respect to notable features of the project site;
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5. That building, site and architectural design is accomplished in an energy efficient
manner shall be respected in all site, building and architectural design;
6. That the materials, textures, colors and details of proposed construction are an
appropriate expression of the design concept and function, and are, to the extent
feasible, compatible with the adjacent and neighboring structures and functions;
7. That development proposals do not unnecessarily block scenic views from other
buildings or from public ways, or visually dominate their surroundings with
respect to mass and scale, to an extent inappropriate to their use;
8. That the amount and 8.IT8Ilgement of open space and landscaping conforms to the
requirements of this title, provides visually pleasing settings, and is appropriate to
the design and function of the structure, site, and surrounding area;
9. That the design and location of signs and their materials and colors are consistent
with the scale and character of the buildings to which they are attached or are
located on the same site, and to ensure visual hannony between signs and
surrounding developments;
10. That excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides does not occur, and to ensure the
preservation of the character of naturallandfonns and existing vegetation where
feasible;
11. That excellence in architectural design is maintained in order to enhance the
visual environment of the city and to protect the economic value of existing
structures;
12. That historically significant structures and sites are developed in a manner
consistent with their historic values;
13. That the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general
welfare are protected;
14. That development plans comply with applicable policies, standards, ordinances,
and design guidelines.
B. Authority. The architectural review committee is authorized to make recommendations to
the community development director, pl~g commission or city council. Minor use
permits applications for architectural review shall be approved by the decision-making
body acting on the permit or approval requiring architectural review pursuant to this title.
The community development director may approve minor architectural review for
projects that are subject to his or her approval authority without. requesting the
architectural review committee to provide a recommendation.
C. Applicability. Architectural review shall be conducted for new construction in
commercial and industrial zones, new construction in the Historic Character Overlay
district and of multiple family residences, and whenever required by this title.
D. Findings. The planning commission, city council, or community development director,
where authorized, may approve a minor use permit for architectural review only if all of
the following findings of fact can be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposal is consistent with the architectural guidelines of the city, or
guidelines prepared for the area in which the project is located;
2. The proposal is consistent with the text and maps of the Arroyo Grande general
plan and this title;
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3. The proposal will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort and general
welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed
project;
4. The general appearance of the proposal is in keeping with the character of the
neighborhood;
5. The proposal is not detrimental to the orderly and harmonious development of the
city;
6. The proposal will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the
neighborhood.
16.24.010 Created.
In order to provide a uniform basis for regulating the use of land, buildings and structures, and to
establish minimum site development regulations and performance standards applicable to sites
within the city, the city is divided into the following zoning districts:
A. Agricultural Districts:
1. General agricultural (AG) district;
2. Agricultural preserve (AP) district.
B. Residential Districts:
1. Residential estate (RE) district;
2. Residential hillside (RH) ~strict;
3. Rural residential (RR) district;
4. Residential suburban (RS) district;
5. Single-family residential (SF) district;
6. Village residential (VR);
7. Condominium townhouse (MF) district;
8. Multifamily apartment (MFA) district;
9. Senior housing (SR) district;
10. Mobilehome park (MHP) district.
C. Commercial and Mixed Use Districts:
1. General commercial (GC) district;
2. Village Core Downtown (VCD) district;
3. Village Mixed Use District (VMU) district;
4. Office professional (0) district;
5. Highway commercial (HC) district.
D. Industrial Districts:
1. Industrial (I) district.
E. Special Districts:
1. Planned development (PD) district;
2. Specific plan (SP) district;
3. Public/quasi-public (PF) district;
4. Flood damage prevention (FH) overlay district;
5. Design development (D) overlay district.
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06.24.020 AdoDtion of Zonine: MaD.
The boundaries of the zoning districts established pursuant to Section 16.24.010 are
delineated upon that certain map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of AIroyo Grande,"
sometimes referred to as the "zoning map." The zoning map, together with all legends, notations,
references, boundaries, and other infonnation thereon, is incorporated into this title by reference.
The official current zoning map shall be kept on file with the Director of Administrative
Services and Community Development Director and shall be made available to the public.
Changes in the boundaries on any district shall be made by ordinance pursuant to Section
16.16.040 of this title, and shall be reflected on the zoning map. The Director of Administrative
Services shall be responsible for keeping official records relative to zoning map amendments.
16.24.030 Determination of Zonine: District Bound,rj".
A. Wherever a lot or site is divided by the boundary between districts, the regulations
applicable within each district shall apply to each portion of the site situated in a separate
district.
B. The following rules shall apply for detennining the boundaries of any district on the
zomng map:
1. Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines
or other identifiable property or boundary lines, such lines shall be construed to be
the district boundary. Where boundaries are indicated as within a street or alley,
the center line thereof shall be construed to be the district boundary.
2. In unsubdivided property, where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of
the district boundary, unless the same shall be indicated by dimensions, shall be
generally detennined by the Community Development Director by use of the
scale appearing on the official zoning district map.
3. A symbol or symbols indicating the classification of property on the zoning
district map shall in each instance apply to the whole of the areas within the
zoning district boundaries.
4. Where a public street, alley or right-of-way is officially vacated or abandoned, the
regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply equally to each half of such
vacated or abandoned street, alley or right-of-way.
Chapter 16-36
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE DISTRICTS
16.36.010 PurDose and Intent.
The general plan outlines goals, objectives and policies regarding the character of
commercial uses and development. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide regulations that
implement those goals, objectives and policies, and that are aimed toward the provision of
adequate and appropriate commercial areas within the city. These commercial areas, or districts,
must be conveniently located, efficient, attractive, and have safe and easy pedestrian and
vehicular circulation in order to serve the retail and service commercial needs of AIroyo Grande
residents and businesses.
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In addition to the above. the commercial and mixed use districts are included in the
zoning regulations to achieve the following purposes:
A. Provide appropriately located areas for office uses, retail stores, service
establishments, and commercial commodities and services required by residents
of the city and the surrounding market area;
B. Encourage the concentration of office and commercial uses for the convenience of
the public and to secure a more mutually beneficial relationship to each other;
C. Provide adequate space to' meet the needs of modem commercial development.
This includes off-street parking and loading areas;
D. Minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of utilities by preventing
the construction of buildings of excessive size in relation to the amount of land
around them; and
E. Promote high standards of site planning, architecture and landscape design for
office and commercial developments within the city.
F. Promote compact community design to enhance safety and reduce auto travel by
providing shopping services, jobs and housing in proximity.
16.36.020 Commercial and Mixed Use Development Districts aDd Site DeveloDment
Standards.
A. General Commercial (GC) District. The primary purpose of the general commercial (GC)
district is to provide for the general shopping needs of area residents and workers with a
variety of retail and commercial services. Typical uses include, but are not limited to.
general retail, food markets. commercial services, professional offices, hotels/motels.
restaurants. and home improvement centers. Se.e Table 16.36.030-A for more info11Jl$on
for allowable uses and Table 16.36.020-C for minimum site development standards for
commercial development within commercial districts.
B. Village Core Downtown (VCD) District. The primary purpose of the VCD district is to
provide for a combination of commercial. office, upper-story residential uses and
compatible related development to promote pedestrian use and enjoyment of the
downtown Village area. Regulations for the VCD district combined with the Historic
Character Overlay district, promote and preserve older architectural styles compatible
with the historical, small-town nature of Arroyo Grande. Typical uses may include, but
are not limited to. second-story residential and office, specialty retail and studios such as
art galleries. book-stores. antique stores. flower shops, personal services, small markets
and restaurants (without drive-through windows). The VCD district implements and is
consistent with the Village Core land use designation of the General Plan. See Table
16.36.030-A-l for allowable uses and Table 16.36.020-A for minimum site development
standards
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Table 16.38.020-A V Ct
1. Maximum Densi Mixed Use Pro acts 15 dwell' units
2. Minimum Lot Size 2500 uare feet
3. Minimum Lot Width 25 feet
4. Front Yard Setback o - 15 feet Structures typically built at
back of sidewalk. Exceptions Include
entrance courtyards and 81'888 for outdoor
dining determined through dllcretlonary
review.
5. Rear Yard Setback 0-15feet
6. Side Yard Setback o feet
7. Street Side Yard Setback 0-15feet
8. Building Size Umits Maximum height Is 30 feet or three stories,
whichever Is less; a muimum of 36 feet Is
allowable through the MUP process.
Maximum Building Size is 20,000 square
feet
9. Site Coverage Maximum coverage of site that may be
covered by structures and pavement Is
100%.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio is 2.
Floor Area Ratio of 2
10. Site Design See Design Guidelines and Standards for
Historic DIstricts
11. Off-Street Parking and Loading See Parking and Businela Improvement
District Plan In SectIon 16.. .020
12. Signs See SectIon 16.60 and DeIign GuIdeHnes
and Standards for Hl8toric 0i8trIcts
C. Village Mixed Use (VMU) District. The primary purpose of the VMU district is to
provide for a mixture of commercial, office and residential uses compatible with
surrounding residential districts, in small-scale pedestrian-oriented developments.
Regulations for the VMU district combined with the Historic Character Overlay district
promote and preserve older architectural styles, and encourage a hannonious
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intenningling of other structures. This district encourages use of existing residential
buildings for non-residential uses. Typical uses may include single and multiple family
residential, specialty retail sales, professional offices, personal services and neighborhood
markets. See Table 16.36.030-A-l for allowable uses and Table 16.36.020-B for
minimum site development standards.
Tab.e 1.....
1. Maximum Densi Mixed Use Pro acts r I'08S acre
2. Minimum Lot Size
3. Minimum Lot Width
4. Front Yard Setback
5. Rear Yard Setback
6. Side Yard Setback o feet unless a project is mixed use and/or
abuts a reaidential dI8trict, '*' 5 feet is
required for single story atrucIure8 and 110
feet Is required, on one side, for a multiple
stories.
7. Street Side Yard Setback 0-15 feet.
8. Building Size Umits Maximum height Is 30 feet or ttne stories,
whichever is less; a maximum of 36 feet Is
alloWable through the MUP process.
Maximum BuDding Size Is 10,000 square
feet.
9. Site Coverage Maximum ooverage of lite that may be
oovered by structures and pavement is
100%.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio Is 1.
9. Site Design See Design Guidelines and Standards for
Historic Districts.
10. Off-Street Parking and Loading See Parking VMU and HCO combining
district In Section 16.56. 2Q.C.
11. Signs See Section 16.60 and Design GuldeHnes
and Standards for Hiatoric Di8tricta.
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D. Office Professional (0) District. The primary purpose of the office professional (0)
district is to provide areas for the establishment of corporate, administrative, and medical
offices, as well as commercial services that are required to support major business
development. Retail facilities, such support business operations and which can take
advantage of high traffic volume street frontages, are also encouraged/required. Typical
uses include, but are not limited to, administrative and professional offices, business-
related retail and service functions, restaurants (no drive-through windows), health clubs,
financial institutions, medical and health care facilities and vocation and trade schools.
See Table 16.36.030-A for more information for allowable uses and Table 16.36.020~C
for minimum site development standards for commercial development within commercial
districts.
E. Highway Commercial (HC) District. The primary purpose of the highway commercial
(HC) district is to provide areas for a variety of visitor~serving and auto-related uses in
areas along major travel routes. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, administrative
and executive offices, financial services and institutions, recycling facilities, department
stores, food stores and supermarkets, home improvement stores, restaurants, vehicle sales,
auto-related repair and service, and hotels/motels. See Table 16.36.030-A for more
information for allowable uses and Table 1636.020~C for minimum site development
standards for commercial development within commercial districts.
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Table 16.36.020-c
Lot area, in s uare feet
Lot width
Lot de th
08 08 08
15 15 15
08 08 08
45% 45% 45%
0.5 0.5 0.5
30 or2 30 or2 30 or2
stories stories stories
whichever whichever is whichever is
is less less less
11. Maximum buildin size, in s uare feet 102,500 102,500 102 500
Notes to Table 16.36.020-C:
· larger setbacks may be required based on special requirements listed in Section 16.36.020.H.,
surrounding development, or building code regulations.
b. No new structure, expansion of an existing structure to an adjacent structure or modifICation of
an existing structure shall be permitted nor shall any business license or other permit be issued or
renewed, that would allow the creation of a retail store or business with a total space occupying
more than one hundred two thousand five hundred (102,500) square feet in the GC, HC, and OP
districts.
F. Historic Character Overlay (HCO) District. The primary pwpose of the historic character
overlay (HCO) district is to identify, promote, preserve and protect the historic, cultural,
and/or architectural resource values and encourage compatible uses and architectural
design. The architectural review committee is responsible for advising the community
development director on historic, cultural, and/or architectural component of projects.
The historic character overlay district implements and is consistent with the village core
land use category of the general plan.
G. General Requirements.
1. The creation of new lots within mixed use or commercial districts following the
date of adoption of this title shall conform to the minimum dimensions, except in
the case of condominium lots or individual lots within a shopping center, in which
case minimums shall be established by Conditional Use Permit and/or subdivision
map approval provided:
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a. A conceptual development plan for the entire center has been approved
pursuant to the provisions of this title;
b. Appropriate easements for reciprocal access, parking and maintenance are
recorded, and maintained.
H. Special Requirements Mixed Use and Commercial districts.
1. Unless specified differently in section 16.36.020, wherever a lot in any mixed use
or commercial district abuts a lot in any residential district, a minimum building
setback of twenty (20) feet measured from the property line shall be required for
proposed commercial use. A minimum often (10) feet of this setback area shall
be landscaped; the remaining area may be used for required off-$treet parking.
2. Unless specified differently in section 16.36.020, in any mixed use or commercial
district, a two-story addition closer than fifty (50) feet to an existing single family
residence shall require a minor use permit prior to issuance of a building permit.
3. Where off-street parking areas are situated such that they are visible from the
street, an earthen benn, wall, or combination walVberm three feet in height shall
be erected within the required landscape area to screen the parking areas.
4. In all mixed use or commercial districts, required front and street side building
setback areas shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall consist predominantly of
plant materials except for necessary walks and drives. A minimum landscaped
area five (5) feet in depth shall be provided between the property line and the off-
street parking area, with additional landscaped area between the parking area and
the building, unless otherwise approved by Minor Use Permit.
5. A street side building setback area shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian
walkways, or driveways. Required rear and interior side building setback areas
shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, or driveways, unless
otherwise approved by Minor Use Permit.
16.36.030 Commercial and Mixed Use Re2ulations.
A. Permitted uses within c9mmercial districts in the city are identified in Table 16.36.030-A.
Uses not identified in. the table are prohibited. Note that other. sections of the
development code, general plan goals and objectives, and other federal, state and local
requirements may also apply to proposed commercial uses.
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Table 16.36.030-A
Uses Permitted Within Commercial Districts
Please note that the following table is an interim summary until existing GC, 0 and HC districts
are amended to incorporate mixed use and other clarifications/changes.
Legend
PIP PIC These may be permitted (P), permitted with minor use permit (PP) or require a
conditional use permit (C). See Section 16.16.050 and/or 16.36.050 for additional
information.
P Permitted
PP Permitted Subject to minor use permit
NP Not Permitted
GC General Commercial
0 Office Professional
HC Highway Commercial
Table 16.36.030-A
Professional OffIce and Related Uses
Administrative and executive offices PIP PIC P/PP/C PIPP/C
Artist and photographic studios, not P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
including the sale of equipment or
su lies
3. Artist and photographic studios, including P/PP/C NP NP
the sale of ui ment or su lies
4. Clerical and rofessional offices PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
5. Financial services and institutions PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
6. Medical, dental, and related health PIP PIC P/PP/C NP
services for humans, including
laboratories, clinics, and the sale of
articles clearly incidental to the services
rovided
7. Political or philanthropic organization PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
head uarters
8. Prescription pharmacies, when located PIP PIC PIP PIC NP
within a building containing the offices of
medical ractitioners
9. Travel a encies PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
10. Tel ra h and tel ram offices PIP PIC P/PP/C NP
B. IndustrlaUResearch and Development
Uses
1. Materials dealers P/PP/C NP NP
2. News a r rintin and ublishin PIP PIC NP NP
3. Recycling facilities, including reverse PP NP PP
vendin machines and small collection
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facilities..
4. Sign painting shops within a . P/PP/C NP NP
comDletely enclosed buildinQ
C. Commercial Uses
1. Adult businesses C NP C
2. Ambulance service P/PP/C PIP PIC P/PP/C
3. Antiaue shops PIP PIC NP PIPP/C
4. ADDarel stores (sales) PIP PIC NP NP
5. Art galleries; music studios; and art, P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
music and DhotoaraDhic SUDDly stores
6. Appliance stores and repair PIP PIC NP NP
7. Arcades.. P/PP/C NP NP
8. Bakeries (retail onlv) P/PPIC NP NP
9. Barber and beautY shoDs P/PP/C NP NP
10. Bicvcle ShODS (nonmotorized) P/PP/C NP NP
11. Blueprint, photocopy, and offset printing PIP PIC PIP PIC NP
services
12. Book, gift and stationarv stores PIP PIC PIP PIC NP
13. Candy stores and confectioneries P/PP/C NP NP
14. Caterina establishments PIP PIC PIPP/C NP
15. CleaninQ and Dressinc establishments P/PP/C NP NP
16. Dairy products stores PIP PIC NP NP
17. Department stores PIP PIC NP . P/PP/C
18. Drug stores and pharmacies not within a PIP PIC PIP PIC NP
building containing the offices of medical
practitioners
19. Electronic eauipment sales and service P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
20. Feed and tack stores PIP PIC NP NP
21. Floral shoos PIP PIC P/PP/C NP
22. Food stores and supermarkets P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
23. Fumiture stores, reDair and upholstery P/PP/C NP NP
24. General retail stores P/PP/C NP NP
25. Hardware stores PIPP/C NP NP
26. Hobby shops PIP PIC NP NP
27. Home improvement stores (indoor) PIP PIC NP P/PP/C
28. Home improvement stores (outdoor) PIP PIC NP P/PP/C
29. Janitorial services and sUDDlies P/PP/C NP NP
30. Jewelrv stores PIP PIC NP NP
31. Kiosks (e.g., parking lot film PIP PIC NP PIPP/C
processina and kev shoes)
32. Laundry pick-up and delivery agencies; PIP PIC NP P/PP/C
self-service laundries
33. Liauor stores PIP PIC NP NP
34. locksmith shops PIP PIC NP PIPP/C
35. NewsDaDer and macazine stores PIP PIC P/PP/C NP
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P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C P/PP/C P/PP/C
P/PP/C NP NP
P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
P/PP/C P/PP/C PIPP/C
P/PP/C P/PP/C P/PP/C
P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
P/PP/C P/PP/C P/PP/C
P/PP/C P/PP/C P/PP/C
NP P/PP/C NP
P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
NP NP P/PP/C
NP NP P/PP/C
NP NP P/PP/C
NP NP P/PP/C
NP NP PIPP/C
NP NP PIPP/C
NP NP P/PP/C
NP NP P/PP/C
3. Automotive washing (mechanical or NP
self-service
4. Tire sales and service NP NP P/PP/C
J. HotellMot..1
1. Bed and breakfast inns P/PP/C PIPP/C PIPP/C
2. Hotels and motels (subject a maximum P/PP/C NP PIPP/C
densi 40 uest rooms er acre
K. Unclasslfted Uses
1. Athletic and health clubs P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
2. Commercial recreation facilities P/PP/C P/PP/C P/PP/C
3. Commercial recreation facilities P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
outdoor **
4. Mortuaries and cemeteries P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
5. Ministora e for ublic use P/PP/C NP P/PP/C
6. Surface rkin facilities commercial ** PP PP PP
7. Recreational vehicle ark NP NP P/PP/C
8. Theaters, including both motion picture PIP PIC NP PIPP/C
and live rformin arts
9. Trans rtation facilities PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
L. PublldQuasl-Publlc Uses
1. Churches P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
2. Clubs I es fraternities and sororities PIP PIC PIPP/C NP
3. Day nurseries, nursery schools, and P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
child care facilities
4. Educational institutions (including P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
ublic and rivate vocational schools
5. Fire and lice stations PIP PIC P/PP/C PIPP/C
6. Post office branches PIPP/C P/PP/C PIPP/C
7. Public libraries and museums P/PP/C P/PP/C PIPP/C
8. Public utilities and pl!blic service PIP PIC P/PP/C P/PP/C
substations, reservoirs, pumping plants, and
similar installations, not including public
utili offices
M. R..ldentlal Uses
1. Congregate care, assisted living, and P/PP/C P/PP/C NP
convalescent homes
2. Multiple-family residential uses located NP P/PP/C NP
above a rrnitted commercial or office use
3. Historic residential uses NP NP NP
4. Commercial use allowed in NP NP NP
districtlexistin historic residential use
5. Homeless shelters withi~ religious or P/PP/C P/PP/C PIPP/C
social 01'1 anization build in s
N. Temporary Uses P p P
(Subject to the provisions of Section
16.16.100, and the issuance of a
Tem ora Use Permit
O. Accesso Uses
1. Accessory uses and structures located on PP PP PP
the same site as a ermitted use
2. Accessory uses and structures located on PP PP PP
the same site as a use requiring plot plan
review
3. Accessory uses and structures located on P/PP/C PIP PIC P/PP/C
the same site as a use requiring a conditional
use ermit
P. Other uses similar to, and no more P/PP/C PIP PIC P/PP/C
objectionable than the uses Identified
above, as determined by the Planning
Commission
Table 16.36.030-A1
Uses Permitted Within Commercial and Mixed Use Districts (Development Code
Update 2003)
Uses Permitted Within Mixed Use and Commercial Districts
VCD = Village Core Downtown
VMU = Village Mixed Use
HCO = Historic Character Overlay District (Design Overlay District 2.4)
P = permitted use MUP = Minor Use Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit NP = Not Permitted
PED = Not permitted in pedestrian oriented storefront locations
Table 16.36.030-A1
Allowed Land U.e. Permit Required By District Specific Use
and Permit All new commercial bulldlnos requite a Conditional Use Permit. StIIndard.
Reaulrements
LAND USE ""1."." ......1 VCD VMU r ..'E,t,.,
HCO [if;ilf ......1..5
A. Services - Bu~ness, Financial, Professional
ATM MUP MUP .'. '.;;.
Bank MUP MUP . ....
Financial Services ...
Medical Services - MUPI MUP
doctor's office . PED
Medical ServIces - CUPI MUP
clinic lab uroent care PED
Medical - hosDitaI NP NP
OffIce - accessorv MUP MUP .......
OffIce . aovemment MUP MUP '....'
OffIce . Drocessina CUP MUP
OffIce - Drofessional MUP MUP'
Veterinary clinic. NP CUP
animal hosoital
B. Services - General
Adult day care - MUPI MUP .......... 16.52.120
14 or fewer clients PED... .:,;. ;;.... ...
Adult day care - NP NP ....... 16.52.120
15 or more clients;
Automotive and NP NP" 16.52.210
vehicle services -
Major repair or body
work
Automotive and NP NP 16.52.210
vehicle services -
minor maintenance or
repair Including tire
services I ... . ,
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Allowed Land Uses Permit Required By District Specific Use
and Permit All new commercial bulldlnas require a Condlt/onal Use Pennlt Standards
Re~lrements
LAND USE _<111 ,... ... i.. VCD I VMU
HCO "~-
Catering services MUPI MUP z,.. . .... ."z,,""~
PEe i., '."t
Child day care center- MUPI MUP .
14 or fewer PEe ...
Child day care center - MUPI MUP 16.52.120
15 or more PEe
Drive-through services NP CUP .,\
Equipment rental NP CUP ~. . t.,....
Kennel, animal NP CUP 16.52.100
boardlrJg
Lodging-Bed & MUP MUP ..... 16.52.080
breakfast Inn ,..
Lodging-Hotel or motel CUP CUP ....,
Lodging-Recreational NP NP .
Vehicle (RV) Park
Maintenance servlces- NP MUP
client site Services
Mortuary, funeral NP NP
home
Personal services MUP MUP ...
Personal servlces- NP NP 16.52.030
Restricted
Public safety facility MUPI P
PEe
Repair service- NP CUP
Equipment, large
appliances etc.
Social services NP CUP
Ql1lanization
Tele-communlcation NP CUP
faciUties (commercial)
C. Industry, Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesaling, Storage
Agricultural product NP CUP
processing
Construction NP NP
contractors .
Furniture and fixtures NP NP
manufacturing, cabinet
shop
Industrial research and NP NP
development
Laboratory - Medical, NP NP
analytical. research ...
and develooment
Manufacturing! NP NP
processing - Heavv :,.
Manufacturing or NP NP
Processing - Light
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and Permit All new commercial bulldlnos require a Conditional Use Permit Standards
Reaulrements
1IU..1 MI!I"2 ..... .. VCD YMU .'.-. .\1. ..0..0..
LAND USE .'1:- iW
HCO ...
Prlntina and Dubllshing NP NP . ... .. .
Recycling - scrap and NP NP ....
dlsmantllna yard ...
Recycling - Small MUP MUP .. ~>io..
collection facility IPEe .. .
Storace - Outdoor NP NP . ... .. .... .... ....
Storage (mlni- NP NP ,
storage)
Wholesaling and NP NP
distribution <i
Winery NP NP .... ... .-.. .
D. Retail Trade
Accessory retail uses P P ~. Subject to
BusIness
UC81'188
cleerance
Alcoholic beverage CUP CUP
sales ,
Artisan ShOD MUP MUP ...
Auto, vehicle and NP NP 16.52.060
heavy equipment sales 16.52.070
& rental
Auto, vehicle parts NP NP
sales wi Installation
services
Building and CUP CUP
landscape materials
sales-indoor
Convenience store MUP MUP
Drlve-throuah retail NP NP
Extended hour retail MUP MUP
Farm supply and feed NP CUP
store
Farmers market MUP MUP :.
Fuel dealer NP NP ......
(propane for home and
farm use) ..
Gas station NP NP <.. ...... 'i>. .. ........, 16.52.170
General retall-5,OOO sf P P :. ..... ......... Subject to
or less ... BuaIness
Ucense
.... cIe8rance
General retall- MUP CUP v..
5001 to 19999 sf
General retail- NP NP
20, 000 sf to 102,500
sf
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and Permit All new commercial bulldlnas require a Conditional Use Permit Standards
R~ulrements
LAND USE ".1 UN .... 11M VCD YMU
HCO '."".",.
Groceries, specialty CUP CUP :' ,.....
foods-20, 000 sf or .,.
less ,~
Groceries, specialty NP NP i,. :::.7
foods 20,000 sf to
102,500 sf .},ii.
Outdoor retail sales MUP MUP
and activities ..t~ :21 ..
Mobile home, boat, or NP NP :[i; ,.. :"
RV sales .. :.L II!
Produce stand MUP MUP .'...
Restaunant, cafe. MUP MUP ~ 16.52.180
Coffee shem ....
:e., ;;,..
Restaunant, drive- NP NP :: :,0~ 16.52.090
through fast food ...
Second hand store MUP MUP 1i"")
Shopping center NP CUP .
Warehouse retail NP NP , 16.52.180
E. Recreation, Education & Public Assembly Uses
Barltavemlnlght club CUP CUP :. ..... .,,: ',",....
Club, lodge, private MUP CUP . ;:., ,
meeting hall .
Commercial recreation CUP CUP >
or sports facility -
Indoor ,SA
Commercial recreation NP CUP ;.,.,.
or sports facility - .... ...i. I:
Outdoor >;
Community center CUP CUP .. " ......, ...... '"..,..
Conferencel CUP NP .....,...}.: .". ....
...
convention facility
Equestrian facility NP NP ; ~.:/i/ Xl
.
Fitnesslhealth facility CUP CUP V,.:. C
Ubnary, musaum MUP MUP ... ....... ,.....
Park, playground CUP CUP V.................... ., ..
Religious facility CUPI CUP ..,. ....
PED .." .::,. .....
School - 8ementary, NP CUP F )'.},i;'0:;' ..:, ....
middle-,- secondary ./ii ........ ;.'. ..'. ,
School -. SpecIalized CUPI CUP ; .... .".;,:.. ':'/..::'.
., .,
educatlonltrainina PED
Studio - art, dance MUP MUP .. ;;:... :/
martial arts, music. etc. ..... ; ,:.:. ... ...\ ...
Theater, auditorium CUP CUP .;';1"..1': ..': ..
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Allowed Land U.e. Permit Required By District Specific Use
and Permit All new commercial bulldlnos require a Conditional Use Permit Standard.
Requirements
LAND USE MU-1 MU02 MU'" .... VCD VMUJ .'1' ....ccif' ..",,-,.. .i..t.
I HCO [ If .ilL )1......
F. Residential Uses
Assisted Living CUP CUP / MU
Home occupation P P MU
16.16.090
Livelwork unit .QlIJ. .. L, ....
Prohibited in conjunction with restricted personal services and vehicfe malntenancel repair. Use
established in new or commercial buildings must comply with appropriate occupancy separation
requirements of the UBC.
Multi-family housing NP CUP MU
not located within a
mixed use proiect
Multi-family housing in MUP MUP
a mixed use project IPEe
Residential care facility MUP MUP
IPEe l..
Residential care CUPI CUP
facility I 7 or more PEe
clients
Single family NP MUP .
residential within a
mixed use Droject
G. Other uses similar to, and compatible with other uses Identified ..bove, as determined by the
Planning Commission, subject to a Conditional Use Permit or Interpretation
B. Special Use Regulations - VCD and VMU Mixed Use Districts.
1. Residential and Non-residential Uses on the Same Floor. Non-residential uses shall
be permitted on the same floor as a residential use subject to the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit, in accordance with Section 16.16.050, Conditional Use
Permits, of this title.
2. Projects within the HCO District are subject to the Design Guidelines and
Standards for Historic Districts (as amended) and are subject to the design review
and approval process established therein.
3. Location of Residential Uses. Residential uses shall be limited to floors above
street level in the VCD district. Lobbies, entryways, and other non-habitable space
for residential uses shall be allowed on the street level. Exceptions may be granted
for Designated Historic Structures subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit, in accordance with Section 16.16.050, Conditional Use Permits, of this
title. Prior to approving a Conditional Use Permit for exceptions allowed in this
section, all of the following findings must be made along with the general findings
required for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
a. The exception is reasonably necessary to maintain the historical integrity of
the structure
b. The project meets the intent of the Design Guidelines and Standards for
Historic Districts (as amended).
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4. Use of Non-residential Space. Non-residential spaces shall consist of uses that
serve clients and patrons that visit the site. These spaces may not be exclusively
used for storage for other businesses or used for adjacent residential purposes.
5. Location of Parking. Parking for residential and non-residential purposes shall be
located behind buildings or to the side of buildihgs when parking behind buildings
is not possible. Driveways shall not access Branch Street. Off-site parking may be
allowed by CUP within 200 feet of the uses served, or by public parking provided
for properties within the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID).
6. All discretionary land use approvals shall include Fire Chief review addressing a
contribution towards the ultimate goal of fire sprinklers in all buildings in the VCD
and VMU districts. Complete fire systems, bonding for future installations, or
partial installations shall be required.
C. Residential densities in mixed-use zones.
1. This title limits the maxim~ residential density for each mixed-use zone; however, the
density allowed for any residential project within the. City may be varied through the
appropriate discretionary review process, when discretionary review is provided for in
this title. The Community Development Director, Planning Commission, and/or City
Council shall have the authority to reasonably condition any residential development
subject to discretionary review to ensure proper transition to and compatibility with
adjacent developments, existing or proposed.
2. For the purpose of mixed use development, residential density is defined as follows:
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LivelWork Unit .5
Studio .5
1-bedroom .75
2-bedroom 1
3-bedroom 1.5
4-bedroom 2
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16.48.050 Convenion of Residential Structures to Nonresidential Use.
No structure originally designed as a residence, hotel or motel, or as an accessory
structure or addition to a residence, shall be used for any commercial or office uses unless the
building and site are improved to meet all code requirements for an office or commercial
development. This includes but is not limited to building code, fire code, and zoning ordinance
requirements. Such a conversion shall be subject to a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Section
16.12.060.
16.48.060 DeveloDment Density.
The general plan classifications specify the maximum allowable development density per
gross acre of land owned in fee by the applicant (including street right-of-way that would revert
to the property owner if abandoned). Rounding up to the next whole number is not applicable
when figuring density except when calculating density for the provision of affordable housing or
for mixed use districts where rounding to the next half number is appropriate. Density for Mixed
Use districts is discussed in Section 16.36.050.
16.48.065 Mixed Use Projects.
This section provides standards for the design of mixed used projects.
A. Design considerations. A mixed used project shall be designed to achieve the
following objectives.
1. Potential noise, odors, glare, pedestrian traffic, and other potentially
significant impacts on residents shall be minimized to allow a compatible mix
of residential and nonresidential uses on the same site.
2. The design of the mixed use project shall take into cpnsideration potential
impacts on adjacent properties and shall include specific design features to
minimize potential impacts.
3. The design of a mixed-use project shall ensure that the residential units are of
a residential character, and that privacy between residential units and between
other uses on the site are maximized.
4. The design of the structures and site planning shall encourage integration of
the street pedestrian environment with the non-residential uses through the use
of plazas, courtyards, walkways, and street furniture. Design amenities shall
encourage travel by walking, bicycling and public transit.
5. Site planning and building design shall be compatible with and enhance the
adjacent and surrounding residential neighborhood in terms of scale, building
design, color, exterior materials, roof styles, lighting, landscaping and
signage, to preserve the rural nature and small town character of Arroyo
Grande.
B. Mix of Uses.
1. A mixed use project may combine residential uses with any other use allowed
in the applicable zoning district by Section 16.36.030, provided that where a
mixed use project is proposed with a use required by Section 16.36.030 to
have Minor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit approval in the applicable
zoning district, the entire mixed use project shall be subject to that permit
requirement.
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2. For substandard lots, a mixed-use project that provides commercial and/or
office space on the ground floor with residential units above (vertical mix) is
encouraged over a project that provides commercial structures on the front
portion of the lot with residential uses placed at the rear of the lot (horizontal
mix).
C. Site layout standards.
Each proposed mixed-use project shall comply with the property development
standards of the applicable zoning district, and the following requirements.
1. Open space. A minimum of 350 . feet of any combination of public or private
open space shall be required for each residential unit and be pennanently
maintained.
2. Loading areas. Commercial loading areas shall be located as far as possible
from residential units and shall be screened from view from the residential
portion of the project to the extent feasible.
3. Refuse and recycling areas. Areas for collection and storage of refuse and
recyclable materials shall be located on site in locations that are convenient
for both the residential and non-residential uses.
D. Perfonnance Standards.
1. Lighting. Lighting for the commercial uses shall be
appropriately shielded to minimize impacts on residential units.
2. Noise. All residential units shall be designed to mitigate impacts from non-
residential project noise, in compliance with the City's noise regulations.
3. Hours of operation. A mixed-use project proposing a commercial component
within 300 feet of a residential unit, that will operate outside of the hours of
from 8:00am to 6:00pm shall require a minor use permit (unless the proposal
involves a conditional use permit as required by section 16.36.030 A-I) to
ensure that the commercial use will not interfere with the residential uses
within the project.
E. Requirements for Use Permit projects. A mixed use project that requires Minor Use
Pennit or Conditional Use Pennit approval in compliance with Subsection B is
subject to the following requirements.
1. Property development standards. The approval of a minor use permit or
planned unit development for a mixed use project may include:
a. Conditions of approval that require provisions and standards in
addition to, or instead of the property development standards of the
applicable zone district to ensure compatibility of uses and
surroundings; or
b. Variation or exception to standards required by the applicable zoning
district, to the extent allowed by Use Permit approval in other
sections of these regulations, to make particular use combinations
more feasible.
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2. Mandatory findings for approval. The approval of a Minor Use Permit or
Conditional Use Permit for a mixed use project shall require that the review
authority first make all of the following findings, in addition to the findings
required for the permit approval as applicable.
a. The mixed uses are consistent with the general plan and are
compatible with their surroundings, with neighboring uses, and with
each other;
b. The design protects the public health, safety, and welfare; and
c. The mixed uses provide greater public benefits than single-use
development of the site. This finding must enumerate those benefits,
such as proximity of workplaces and housing, automobile trip
reduction, provision of affordable housing, or other benefits
consistent with the purposes of this section.
3. Mandatory findings for variation or exception to standards. To allow property
development standards that deviate ftom those of the underlying zone, the
review authority must make one of the following findings:
a. Site-specific property development standards are needed to protect
all proposed uses of the site, in particular residential uses; or
b. Site-specific property development standards are needed to make
the project consistent with the intent of these regulations.
16.52.120.B. Permit Required. A minor use permit for large family day care (see Section
16.16.190) shall be required for any large family day care facility. Pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 1597.46 (b), large family day care homes shall not be subject to California
Environmental Quality Act review.
16.56.020.C. Village Mixed Use and Historic Character Overlay DIstrict Combining
District. For the area within the boundaries of the Village Mixed Use and Historic Character
Overlay District (Design Overlay 2.4), off-street parking facilities or the payment of in-lieu fees,
as established by resolution, shall be provided as follows:
1. For changes in uses in existing buildings. additional off-street parking facilities
required by a change of use may be reduced subject to a Minor Exception in
accordance with Section 16.16.120.B.5. by payment of in-lieu fees.
2. Existing buildings that are remodeled or enlarged shall not be required to provide
parking if the increase in the square footage is less than 600 sq. ft. If the addition
is greater than this amount, or involves the construction of a new building, off-
street parking shall be required consistent with the following:
a. Off-street parking facilities consistent with requirements of Section
16.56.060; or
b. A combination of off-street parking facilities and/or payment of an in-lieu
fee may be pennitted through a Conditional Use Pennit.
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16.56.030 Location.
All off-street parking facilities shall be located to the side or rear of buildings if feasible
and be accessible and usable for the associated use or activity. Parking required shall be located
on site except as otherwise provided for in Section 16.56.050 of this chapter.
16.56.050 Common ParkinS! Facilities.
Common parking facilities may be provided in lieu of individual requirements if the total
number of parking spaces is the sum of the requirements for individual uses and the parking
facilities are located within two hundred (200) feet of the associated use.
1. The total parking requirement may be reduced to seventy (70) percent in all
districts, except the VMU/HCO district where the reduction may be sixty (60)
percent of the required standard, if a parking study prepared by a licensed
engineer or architect can clearly show that the shared uses have different hours of
operation and would not conflict in their time of use. A conditional use permit
shall be required to be reviewed and approved by Ule planning commission for
such a reduction.
2. As a condition of allowing common parking facilities, parties using (X)mmon
parking facilities shall provide evidence of such joint use by a proper legal
agreement approved by the city attorney. Such agreements when approved shall
be filed with the planning and building departments and recorded with the county
recorder.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELL Y WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached is a true, full, and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 544 which was introduced at a regular meeting of
the City Council on August 12, 2003; and was passed and adopted at the regular
meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of Arroyo Grande
on the 26th day of August, 2003.
I further certify that said Ordinance No. 544 was duly published in summary in
accordance with the law and order of said City Council in The Five Cities Times
Press Recorder, a newspaper printed and published in said City, on 22nd day of
August, 2003, at least five days prior to the meeting at which it was proposed for
adoption; and a copy of the summary was posted on the C.ity Hall Bulletin Board.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 28th
day of August, 2003.
<Jtuil~
ORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESI
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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