Chapter 17.32
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections:
17.32.020 Characteristics Of The Districts
17.32.030 Allowed Uses And Permit Requirements
17.32.040 Development Standards
17.32.010 Purpose:
The commercial zoning districts implement the land use policies as well as the commercial office and mixed use land use designations contained in the general plan. Each of the commercial zoning districts allows for a specific range of commercial activities as well as a range of development intensity. Some of these districts support neighborhood oriented commercial activities while others support commercial uses serving a local or regional market area. The development standards associated with the commercial zoning districts promote a variety of development types and corresponding uses intended to support and enhance the economic vitality of Greenfield. The regulations for the districts are designed to promote development flexibility while at the same time providing a level of certainty to owners, developers, residents, neighbors, and decision makers. (Ord. 473 §3, 2007)
17.32.020 Characteristics Of The Districts:
The following descriptions of each zoning district identify the characteristic uses, intensity of uses, and level of development intended for that district. Refer to the development regulations for specific standards applicable to each commercial district.
A. Neighborhood Commercial (C-N): The neighborhood commercial district is designed to foster low intensity neighborhood oriented commercial development adjacent to, integrated within, or at the entrances to residential neighborhoods. It is intended to promote a mix of retail goods and services and low intensity mixed use development. Neighborhood commercial properties should be developed with buildings that are similar in scale to nearby residences. Development should be pedestrian oriented with entrances and windows oriented to the sidewalk/street.
B. Retail Business (C-R): The retail business designation is intended to allow for medium to high intensity uses with a wide range of retail, entertainment, office, services, and professional uses. Mixed use facilities are permitted in compliance with the requirements set forth in section 17.42.030, "Mixed Use Overlay (MUO)", of this title. Development should be pedestrian oriented and located on sites adjacent to other commercial uses, office uses or higher density residential development. When located adjacent to single-family residential, vehicles using the commercial site should not have a direct impact on the entrances to the neighborhood, but pedestrian connections should be provided. C-R sites should be located downtown, along arterials, or at major intersections. Development should provide a pleasant visual atmosphere, a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians, and include parking for alternative modes of transportation including bicycles and motorcycles. Any projects proposed in the C-R district will be well designed using superior construction materials and methods. Any proposals shall coordinate new construction and renovation projects with other buildings and structures in the vicinity as to siting, architectural design, color selection and landscape design, and the inclusion of other features that will enhance the neighborhood in which the buildings, structures and other improvements are to be located, by requiring the implementation of the downtown design guidelines (October 2001) in all areas zoned C-R. All site plans, building elevations, signage, architectural and design features, off street parking facilities and landscaping shall be designed, approved, and constructed in accordance with the adopted downtown design guidelines (October 2001), included herein by reference.
C. Highway Commercial (C-H): Development in the highway commercial district is expected to be grouped near State Highway 101. Uses in this district should be designed to serve primarily city residents but have regional draw. Uses in the C-H zone should be destination places with a diverse mix of uses and activities. Potential uses within the zone may include gas stations, restaurants, large scale retail, hotels, and entertainment venues. These uses benefit from proximity to freeway interchanges to accommodate higher traffic volumes associated with "destination" places. All site plans and building elevations shall be designed and approved, and all signage, architectural and design features, off street parking facilities and landscaping shall be designed and constructed, in accordance with the highway commercial design guidelines, included herein by reference. (Ord. 473 §3, 2007)
17.32.030 Allowed Uses And Permit Requirements:
Section 17.26.040, table 17.26-1 of this title identifies allowed uses for all commercial zoning districts subject to compliance with chapter 17.26, "Allowable Land Uses", of this title and all other provisions of this title. Descriptions of many land use listings can be found in division VI, "Zoning Definitions", of this title. Note: The far right column, "Specific Use Regulations Of This Title", in the table will list the section number(s) for regulations that apply to that particular use listed, in addition to the other general standards in this title. (Ord. 473 §3, 2007)
17.32.040 Development Standards:
The development standards in this section have been divided into individual tables by primary commercial zoning district categories as follows:
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Table 17.32-1 |
Neighborhood commercial zoning district |
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Table 17.32-2 |
Retail business zoning district |
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Table 17.32-3 |
Highway commercial zoning district |
The development standards listed below, along with relevant provisions of division IV of this title, are intended to assist property owners and project designers in understanding the city’s minimum requirements and expectations for high quality commercial development. The designated approving authority will review development applications against these standards to determine compliance with applicable zoning regulations. See setback measurement requirements in chapter 17.64, "Yard Measurements And Projections", of this title.
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Development Standard |
C-N |
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Minimum lot area |
2,500 square feet |
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Maximum coverage1 |
100 percent |
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Setbacks2: |
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Front and street side setback |
35 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to residential uses4 |
10 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to all other uses4 |
0 feet |
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Height limit5, 6: |
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Maximum height |
35 feet |
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Maximum stories |
2 |
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Accessory structures |
See chapter 17.46 of this title |
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Landscaping |
See chapter 17.54 of this title |
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Resource efficiency |
See chapter 17.55 of this title |
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Lighting |
See chapter 17.56 of this title |
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Parking |
See chapter 17.58 of this title |
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Performance standards |
See chapter 17.60 of this title |
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Signs |
See chapter 17.62 of this title |
Notes:
1. Not including required parking and landscaping.
2. Minimum setbacks for all new development, in feet, measured from the property line as described in section 17.64.030 of this title.
3. At least 50 percent of the setback shall be permanent landscape area, pursuant to chapter 17.54 of this title.
4. When the building frontage is greater than 300 linear feet, the rear setback must be a minimum of 20 feet.
5. Maximum allowable height for primary structures is listed in both feet and stories and is limited to the lesser of the two. See chapter 17.48 of this title for height measurement standards and exceptions. All mechanical equipment must be screened from public view within the allowed height restrictions. Any features used to obscure equipment must be compatible with the architecture of the building.
6. The height of buildings may be exceeded upon issuance of a conditional use permit.
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Development Standard |
C-R |
|---|---|
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Minimum lot area |
2,500 square feet |
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Maximum coverage1 |
100 percent |
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Setbacks2: |
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Front and street side setback3 |
0 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to residential uses4 |
0 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to all other uses |
0 feet |
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Height limit5, 6: |
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Maximum height |
45 feet |
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Maximum stories |
3 |
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Accessory structures |
See chapter 17.46 of this title |
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Landscaping |
See chapter 17.54 of this title |
|
Resource efficiency |
See chapter 17.55 of this title |
|
Lighting |
See chapter 17.56 of this title |
|
Parking |
See chapter 17.58 of this title |
|
Performance standards |
See chapter 17.60 of this title |
|
Signs |
See chapter 17.62 of this title |
Notes:
1. Not including required parking and landscaping.
2. Minimum setbacks for all new development, in feet, measured from the property line as described in section 17.64.030 of this title.
3. At least 50 percent of the setback shall be permanent landscape area, pursuant to chapter 17.54 of this title.
4. When the building frontage is greater than 300 linear feet, the rear setback must be a minimum of 20 feet.
5. Maximum allowable height for primary structures is listed in both feet and stories and is limited to the lesser of the two. See chapter 17.48 of this title for height measurement standards and exceptions. All mechanical equipment must be screened from public view within the allowed height restrictions. Any features used to obscure equipment must be compatible with the architecture of the building.
6. The height of buildings may be exceeded upon issuance of a conditional use permit.
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Development Standard |
C-H |
|---|---|
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Minimum lot area |
2,500 square feet |
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Maximum coverage |
50 percent |
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Setbacks1: |
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Front and street side setback2 |
20 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to residential uses3 |
0 feet |
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Interior (includes rear), adjacent to all other uses3 |
0 feet |
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Height limits: |
|
|
Maximum height |
45 feet |
|
Maximum stories |
3 |
|
Accessory structures |
See chapter 17.46 of this title |
|
Landscaping |
See chapter 17.54 of this title |
|
Resource efficiency |
See chapter 17.55 of this title |
|
Lighting |
See chapter 17.56 of this title |
|
Parking |
See chapter 17.58 of this title |
|
Performance standards |
See chapter 17.60 of this title |
|
Signs |
See chapter 17.62 of this title |
Notes:
1. Minimum setbacks for all new development, in feet, measured from the property line as described in section 17.64.030 of this title.
2. At least 50 percent of the setback shall be permanent landscape area, pursuant to chapter 17.54 of this title.
3. When the building frontage is greater than 300 linear feet, the rear setback must be a minimum of 20 feet.
4. Maximum allowable height for primary structures is listed in both feet and stories and is limited to the lesser of the two. See chapter 17.48 of this title for height measurement standards and exceptions. All mechanical equipment must be screened from public view within the allowed height restrictions. Any features used to obscure equipment must be compatible with the architecture of the building.
5. The height of buildings may be exceeded upon issuance of a conditional use permit.
(Ord. 473 §3, 2007)