HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Meeting 09-07-23 (Reso 2926-2023) - Lindenville Specific Plan (P22-0067-SP22-0002)City of South San Francisco
Resolution 2926-2023
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Resolution making findings and recommending that the City Council introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter
20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter
20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter 20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”)
Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay District”), make other related amendments to Title 20 of
the South San Francisco Municipal Code, and amending the South San Francisco Zoning Map.
WHEREAS, in 2022 the City Council of the City of South San Francisco adopted the 2040 General Plan
Update, Climate Action Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update and certified the associated Environmental
Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 General Plan Update reflects the community’s vision and identifies the Lindenville sub-
area as an important opportunity to add housing adjacent to the downtown transit-rich core, to support a
creative arts and maker community, and to continue the city’s industrial heritage; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that new development proceeds in an organized and well-planned manner and includes
new housing opportunities, the City Council authorized the preparation of a Lindenville Specific Plan and
associated environmental analysis; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a Planned Development Area Planning Grant from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and a SB2 Grant from the State Office of Housing and Community Development
in support of the preparation of the Lindenville Specific Plan preparation; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to collaboratively create a blueprint for development in Lindenville, the City initiated
a community input process that included public and community meetings, both in person and virtually, and
analysis with city residents, business owners, commercial developers, interest groups and advocates to discuss
community issues, vision, guiding principles, and to receive comments on the Draft Lindenville Specific Plan;
and
WHEREAS, all draft documents, meeting minutes and meeting videos were made available to the public
through the project website, as well as information gathering through online surveys; and
WHEREAS, the Lindenville Specific Plan builds on other recent planning efforts, including the 2040 General
Plan, Climate Action Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update, and Active South City Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has utilized the expertise of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cultural
Arts Commission, Design Review Board, Equity and Public Safety Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Planning Commission, Youth Commission and City Council for review and comments on the
Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared amendments to the City’s Zoning Map (“Rezone”) and Zoning Ordinance
(“Ordinance”), including adding a new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan District”), Chapter 20.160
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(“Height Incentive Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter
20.200 (“Arts and Makers Overlay District”), and Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District”) to adopt the Lindenville Specific Plan and associated overlay districts, and modifying sections of the
existing Ordinance, including text, tables and figures, to remain consistent with and implement the policies of
the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has also prepared amendments to the City’s General Plan, considered under separate
Resolution, to modify Chapter sections, including text, tables and figures to remain consistent with adoption of
the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, cumulatively, the Lindenville Specific Plan, the General Plan amendments, the Zoning Map
amendments and Zoning Ordinance amendments provide a policy and zoning framework for future
development in the Lindenville Sub-Area; and
WHEREAS, in October 2022 the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2040
General Plan Update, Zoning Code Amendments and Climate Action Plan (“2040 General Plan EIR”) (State
Clearinghouse No. 2021020064); and
WHEREAS, the City Council also adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations which carefully
considered each significant and unavoidable impact in the 2040 General Plan EIR and found that the significant
environmental impacts are acceptable considering the social, economic, and environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, the 2040 General Plan EIR was certified in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines, which
analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR was
prepared for the Lindenville Specific Plan (“LSP Addendum”) which evaluates whether preparation of a
Subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration is required; and
WHEREAS, the LSP Addendum concludes that in accordance with Public Resources Code § 21166 and CEQA
Guidelines § 15162, the implementation of the Lindenville Specific Plan will not cause new significant
impacts, will not trigger any new or more severe impacts than were studied in the previously certified 2040
General Plan EIR, that no substantial changes in the project or circumstances justifying major revisions to the
previous EIR have occurred, that no new information of substantial importance has come to light since the 2040
General Plan EIR was certified that shows new or more severe significant impacts and there are no new,
different or more feasible mitigation measures to mitigate impacts of the Lindenville Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
project and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the 2040 General Plan’s significant and unavoidable
impacts, both of which remain in full force and effect; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly notice public hearing on September 7, 2023 to
consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding adoption of the Lindenville Specific Plan and its
associated General Plan Amendments, Zoning Ordinance Amendments and Zoning Map Amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FOUND, DETERMINED AND RESOLVED that based on the entirety of the
record before it, which includes without limitation, the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources
Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.;
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Code §21000, et seq. (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations §15000, et seq.;
the South San Francisco 2040 General Plan; the South San Francisco Municipal Code; the 2040 General Plan
EIR and Statement of Overriding Considerations; the draft Lindenville Specific Plan, prepared by Raimi +
Associates; the Lindenville Specific Plan Addendum to the 2040 General Plan EIR; the draft General Plan
Amendments; the draft Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map amendments; all reports,
minutes, and public testimony submitted as part of the Planning Commission’s duly noticed September 7, 2023
meeting; and any other evidence (within the meaning of Public Resources Code §21080(e) and §21082.2), the
Planning Commission of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds as follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A. General Findings
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2. The Exhibits attached to this Resolution, including the Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance (Exhibit A
and its Attachments 1 and 2), which includes the Zoning Text Amendment and the Zoning Map
Amendment, are each incorporated by reference and made a part of this Resolution, as if set forth fully
herein.
3. The documents and other material constituting the record for these proceedings are located at the
Planning Division for the City of South San Francisco, 315 Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA
94080, and in the custody of the Chief Planner.
4. By separate Resolution, the Planning Commission, exercising its independent judgement and analysis,
has found that the LSP Addendum, prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15164, is the
appropriate environmental document for approval of the Project.
B. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment Findings
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments are consistent with the 2040 General Plan, as
amended per the General Plan Amendment by separate Planning Commission Resolution, because the
Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments will reinforce the General Plan policies for the Lindenville
Sub-Area related to land use, mobility, open space, community resilience, and environmental and
cultural stewardship. Further, the Zoning Ordinance and Map amendments do not conflict with any
specific plans and will implement the city’s overall vision for redevelopment within the Lindenville Sub
-Area. None of the new or revised definitions, tables, figures and land uses will conflict with or impede
achievement of any of the goals, policies, or land use designations established in the General Plan as
proposed for amendment.
2. The Zoning Ordinance Update meets all of the requirements as contained in Planning and Zoning Law
(Government Code sections 65800-65912).
3. The proposed Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments, including the Lindenville Specific Plan Zoning
District and associated changes, is not detrimental to the use of land in any adjacent zone because the
Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments would provide for sufficient development, land use, and
performance standards related to new development or alteration.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of South San
Francisco hereby recommends that the City Council make the findings contained in this Resolution and take the
following actions:
A. Add new Chapter 20.150 (“Lindenville Specific Plan”), Chapter 20.160 (“Height Incentive
Overlay District”), Chapter 20.190 (“Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay District”), Chapter 20.200
(“Arts and Makers Overlay District”) and Chapter 20.210 (“Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
District”), as contained in Exhibit A and its attachments, attached hereto.
B. Revise Chapter 20.020 Zoning Districts, Zoning Map, and Boundaries as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline):
1. Update Table 20.020.001(A) Base Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the new zoning districts
established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
Table 20.020.001(A): Base Zoning Districts
Base Zoning District Group Base Zoning District -
Abbreviation
Base Zoning District - Full Name
Form-Based Zoning Districts T3N T3 Neighborhood
T3C T3 Corridor
T3ML T3 Makers Lindenville
T4C T4 Corridor
T4M T4 Maker
T4L T4 Lindenville
T5C T5 Corridor
T5L T5 Lindenville
T6UC T6 Urban Core
2. Update Table 20.020.001(B) Specific Plans and Master Plans as indicated below to reflect the new
Lindenville Specific Plan District and to reference the previously adopted Southline Campus Specific
Plan District.
Table 20.020.001(B): Specific Plans and Master Plans
Specific Plan or Master Plan Name
Lindenville Specific Plan District
Oyster Point Specific Plan District
Genentech Master Plan District
Southline Campus Specific Plan District
3. Update Table 20.020.001(C) Overlay Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the new overlay
zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
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Table 20.020.001(C): Overlay Zoning Districts
Overlay Zoning District Abbreviation Overlay Zoning District Full Name
AM Arts and Makers Overlay
AGFU Active Ground Floor Use Overlay
CCG Colma Creek Greenbelt Overlay
ES Special Environmental Studies Overlay
HI Height Incentive Overlay
SLR Sea Level Rise/Floodplain Overlay
C. Revise Chapter 20.040 Rules of Measurement as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline):
1. Revise Section 20.040.009 Determining Floor Area Ratio as follows:
A. Excluded from Floor Area in Calculating FAR.
1. Basements. Usable basements and cellars, the ceiling of which does not extend more than four
feet above finished grade.
2. Parking for Residential. Parking areas located entirely below finished grade or entirely beneath
the finished floor of habitable space where the vertical distance between the finished floor of
habitable space and finished grade is four feet or less.Above grade parking in the T3ML, T4L, and
T5L zoning districts are excluded from floor area in calculating FAR.
3. Parking for Nonresidential. Building area devoted to structured or covered parking for
nonresidential project.
4. Ground Floor Nonresidential Uses in Select Areas. Active ground floor uses in a new mixed-use
or nonresidential development east of 101 and in the T3ML, T4L, T5L,T4C, T4M, and T5C zoning
districts. Nonresidential must be active and open to the general public to qualify for this exemption.
Uses include, but are not limited to, child care facilities, personal services, retail, full service or
limited restaurants, and similar active uses.
D. Revise Chapter 20.100 Nonresidential Districts as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline).
1. Revise Table 20.100.002 Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts as indicated below to
reflect new arts-related use classifications.
Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use ClassificationCC BPO BTP-M &
GMP
BTP-H &
OPSP
MIM MIH Additional Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Business―――C3 C3 See Chapter 20.350,
Adult Oriented
Business
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ―M ――M M
Pet Day Care ―M ――P P
Pet Store P ―――――See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Veterinary ServicesP M M M P P See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Arts and Makers UsesP P P P P P
Artist’s StudiosP ―P P P P
Industrial/R&D Uses
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives
Storage
――――C C See Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use PlanConsistency
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses andParcel Hubs
Indoor Warehousing and Storage―P P P P
Outdoor Storage――――P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts――――P P
Parcel Hub ――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Personal Storage――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Wholesaling and Distribution――――P P
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Table 20.100.002: Use Regulations - Non-Residential Zoning Districts
Use ClassificationCC BPO BTP-M &
GMP
BTP-H &
OPSP
MIM MIH Additional Regulations
“P” = Permitted; “M” = Minor Use Permit; “C” = Conditional Use Permit; “―” = Use Not Allowed
Commercial Uses
Adult Oriented Business―――C3 C3 See Chapter 20.350,
Adult OrientedBusiness
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ―M ――M M
Pet Day Care ―M ――P P
Pet Store P ―――――See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Veterinary ServicesP M M M P P See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Arts and Makers UsesP P P P P P
Artist’s StudiosP ―P P P P
Industrial/R&D Uses
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and Explosives
Storage
――――C C See Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use Plan
Consistency
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Indoor Warehousing and Storage―P P P P
Outdoor Storage――――P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts――――P P
Parcel Hub ――――C C See Chapter 20.350,Freight/Truck
Terminals and
Warehouses and
Parcel Hubs
Personal Storage――――C C See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Wholesaling and Distribution――――P P
E. Revise Chapter 20.135 Form-Based Zoning Districts as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline):
1. Renumber Section 20.135.020 Transect Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the changes
to the form-based zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan. Add new
subsections 20.135.020.F T3 Makers Lindenville (T3ML), 20.135.020.G T4 Lindenville (T4L) and
20.135.020.H T5 Lindenville (T5L) as contained in Exhibit A its attachments, attached hereto.
20.135.020.A: Purpose and Intent
20.135.020.B: Applicability
20.135.020.C: General Standards
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20.135.020.D: T3 Neighborhood District (T3N)
20.135.020.E: T3 Corridor District (T3C)
20.135.020.F: T4 Corridor District (T4C)
20.135.020.G: T4 Maker District (T4M)
20.135.020.F: T3M Lindenville (T3ML)
20.135.020.G: T4 Lindenville (T4L)
20.135.020.H: T5 Lindenville (T5L)
20.135.020.HI: T5 Corridor District (T5C)
20.135.020.IJ: T6 Urban Core District (T6UC)
2. Revise Section 20.135.030 Building Types as indicated below to reflect the new zoning districts
established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.030.E.2. Triplex/Fourplex - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T4C
20.135.030.F.2. Rowhouse - Zones Allowed
T3C,T3ML,T4C,T4L
20.135.030.G.2. Live/Work - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.H.2. Multiplex - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4C,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.I.2. Flex Low-Rise - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C
20.135.030.J.2. Flex Mid-Rise - Zones Allowed
T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.030.K.2. Flex High-Rise - Zones Allowed
T5L, T5C, T6UC
3. Revise Section 20.135.050 Public Open Space Types as indicated below to reflect the new zoning
districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan.
20.135.050.D.2. Town Square - Zones Allowed
T3ML, T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.E.2. Plaza - Zones Allowed
T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.F.2. Paseo - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.G.2. Pocket Park - Zones Allowed
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T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
20.135.050.H.2. Greenway - Zones Allowed
T3N, T3C,T3ML,T4C, T4M,T4L, T5L, T5C, T6UC
4. Revise Table 20.135.060.B.1 Uses in the Transect Zoning Districts as indicated below to reflect the
new zoning districts established by the Lindenville Specific Plan and which land uses are allowed
within the new zoning districts.
Use Classification Zoning District Addi
tion
al
Regu
latio
ns
T3N T3C T3ML T4C T4M T4L T5L T5C T6C
Residential Uses
Dwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,
see
Chapt
er
20.300
,
Airpor
t Land
Use
Consis
tency
Attached M M -P1 -----
Dwelling, Multiple-Unit
Duplex P1 P1 -P1 -----
Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3
Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,
Domestic Violence
Shelter
Group Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,
Group Residential
Live-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,
Live-Work Units
Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care Facility,
General
-C C C C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Limited
-C C P C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Senior
M P P P P P P P2 P
Single Room Occupancy ---P -P ---
Public and Semi-Public Uses
College and Trade School,
Public, or Private
M P P P P P M M M
Community Assembly
Community Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Community Assembly,
Small and Large. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Community Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C C
Community Garden P P P P P P P P P
Cultural Institution C C P P C P C C C
Day Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Day Care Centers. In
T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Elderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Government Office P P P P P P P P P
Hospital and Clinics
Hospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Clinic M5 M5 M M5 M M M M M
Parks and Recreation
Facilities, Public
P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P P
Schools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M M
Social Service Facilities M M M M P P P P P
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Pet Day Care M M M -P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Limited
-C C P C C C C2 C
Residential Care Facility,
Senior
M P P P P P P P2 P
Single Room Occupancy ---P -P ---
Public and Semi-Public Uses
College and Trade School,
Public, or Private
M P P P P P M M M
Community Assembly
Community Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Community Assembly,
Small and Large. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Community Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C C
Community Garden P P P P P P P P P
Cultural Institution C C P P C P C C C
Day Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,
Day Care Centers. In
T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Elderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Government Office P P P P P P P P P
Hospital and Clinics
Hospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Clinic M5 M5 M M5 M M M M M
Parks and Recreation
Facilities, Public
P P P P P P P P P
Public Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P P
Schools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M M
Social Service Facilities M M M M P P P P P
Commercial Uses
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Kennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Animal Care, Sales,
and Services
Pet Day Care M M M -P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M M
Pet Store P P P P P P P P P
Veterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M M
Artist’s Studio P P P P P P P P P
Arts and Makers Uses --P ------
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and
Leasing
----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Major
-C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Service Automobile/
Vehicle Service and
and Repair, Major and
Minor
Automobile/Vehicle Service
and Repair, Minor
C M -M P6 M M M M
Automobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Service Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Automobile/Vehicle
Washing and Service
Stations
Towing and Impound ----C ----
Banks and Financial
Institutions
---------
Other Financial Services
Bank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P P
Pawnbroker ----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Alternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Other Financial
Services
Building Materials Sales and
Services
----C C C --
Business Services P P P P8 P P P P P
Commercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----
Cannabis Delivery-Only
Operations
----C ----See Chapter 20.410,
Regulation of
Cannabis Activities
Cannabis Distribution ----C ----
Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----
Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----
Cannabis Testing ----C ----
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C C
Indoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C C
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C C
Coffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Restaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Seating
Food and Beverage Retail Sales
Convenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Convenience Market
Grocery Store P P P M P P P P P
Supermarket -C C C C P P P P
Funeral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C C
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging. In T5C, see
Chapter 20.300,
Airport Land Use
Consistency
Hotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,
Hotels and Motels. In
T5C, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Short Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,
Short-Term Vacation
Rentals
Maintenance and Repair
Services
M P P P P P P P P
Maker’s Space M M P M P P P P M
Massage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Massage Businesses
Nursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M M
Offices
Business and Professional P P M P8 P P P P P
Medical and Dental P P -P P P P P P
Walk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P P
Parking Services
Public Parking P P P P P P P P P
Personal Services
General Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and RecreationIndoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C CIndoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C CEating and Drinking EstablishmentsBar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C CCoffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingFood and Beverage Retail SalesConvenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Convenience MarketGrocery Store P P P M P P P P PSupermarket-C C C C P P P PFuneral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C CLodgingBed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Bed and BreakfastLodging. In T5C, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyHotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,Hotels and Motels. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyShort Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,Short-Term VacationRentalsMaintenance and RepairServices M P P P P P P P PMaker’s Space M M P M P P P P MMassage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Massage BusinessesNursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M MOfficesBusiness and Professional P P M P8 P P P P PMedical and Dental P P -P P P P P PWalk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P PParking ServicesPublic Parking P P P P P P P P PPersonal ServicesGeneral Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Personal Services
Instructional Services P P P P P P P P P
Tattoo or Body Modification
Parlor
P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Tattoo or Body
Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
General Sales P P P P P P P P P
Firearm Sales ----C ----
Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C C
Second Hand Store C C C C C C C C C
Outdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Market
Shopping Center
Community Shopping Center ---P -C C C C
Neighborhood Shopping
Center
C C C C C C C C C
Regional Shopping Center ----C -C C C
Industrial/R&D Uses
Clean Technology M M M -P M M -M
Construction and Material
Yard
--C -M ----
Contractor Shop --P -M M M --
Food Preparation --P -P M M --
Handicraft/Custom
Manufacturing
M M P M P M M M P
Industry, General ----P ----
Industry, Limited --C -P C C --
Recycling Facility
Collection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,
Recycling Facilities
Intermediate Processing
Facility
----M ----
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Chemical, Mineral, and
Explosives Storage
----C ----
Freight/Truck Terminals and
Warehouses
----C ----
Indoor Warehousing and
Storage
----P ----
Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
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Use Classification Zoning District AdditionalRegulationsT3NT3CT3MLT4CT4MT4LT5LT5CT6CResidential UsesDwelling, Single-Unit In T5C,seeChapter20.300,Airport LandUseConsistencyAttachedMM-P1 -----Dwelling, Multiple-UnitDuplex P1 P1 -P1 -----Multifamily-Unit P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Senior Citizen Residential P P P P2 P3 P P P2,3 P3Domestic Violence Shelter P4 P4 P4 P2,4 M P4 M M2 M See Chapter 20.350,Domestic ViolenceShelterGroup Residential P ---C -C C2 C See Chapter 20.350,Group ResidentialLive-Work M P P P P P P P2 P See Chapter 20.350,Live-Work UnitsResidential Care FacilitiesResidential Care Facility,General -C C C C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Limited -C C P C C C C2 CResidential Care Facility,Senior M P P P P P P P2 PSingle Room Occupancy ---P -P ---Public and Semi-Public UsesCollege and Trade School,Public, or Private M P P P P P M M MCommunity AssemblyCommunity Assembly, Small M P P P P P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Community Assembly,Small and Large. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyCommunity Assembly, Large -C C C C C C C CCommunity Garden P P P P P P P P PCultural Institution C C P P C P C C CDay Care Center P P P P M P P M M See Chapter 20.350,Day Care Centers. InT5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyElderly and Long-Term Care C C2 C C2 C C C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyGovernment Office P P P P P P P P PHospital and ClinicsHospital -C --C -C C C In T5C and T6UC, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyClinicM5M5MM5MMMMMParks and RecreationFacilities, Public P P P P P P P P PPublic Safety Facilities C C C C P P P P PSchools, Public or Private C C C M M M M M MSocial Service Facilities M M M M P P P P PCommercial UsesAnimal Care, Sales, and ServicesKennel ----M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Animal Care, Sales,and ServicesPet Day Care M M M -P P M M MPet Store P P P P P P P P PVeterinary Clinic M M M P M P M M MArtist’s Studio P P P P P P P P PArts and Makers Uses --P ------Automobile/Vehicle Sales and ServicesAutomobile/Vehicle Sales andLeasing ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleSales and LeasingAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Major -C -C P6 C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleService Automobile/Vehicle Service andand Repair, Major andMinorAutomobile/Vehicle Serviceand Repair, Minor C M -M P6 M M M MAutomobile/Vehicle Washing -M -M M6 M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsService Station C C --C ----See Chapter 20.350,Automobile/VehicleWashing and ServiceStationsTowing and Impound ----C ----Banks and FinancialInstitutions ---------Other Financial ServicesBank and Credit Unions P P P P7 P P P P PPawnbroker----C --C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesAlternative Loan Business -C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Other FinancialServicesBuilding Materials Sales andServices ----C C C --Business Services P P P P8 P P P P PCommercial Cannabis Uses ----C ----Cannabis Delivery-OnlyOperations ----C ----See Chapter 20.410,Regulation ofCannabis ActivitiesCannabis Distribution ----C ----Cannabis Indoor Cultivation ----C ----Cannabis Manufacturing ----C ----Cannabis Testing ----C ----Commercial Entertainment and RecreationIndoor Entertainment C C C C C9 C C C CIndoor Sports and Recreation C C C C C9 C C C CEating and Drinking EstablishmentsBar/Night Club/Lounge C C C C C C C C CCoffee Shop/Café P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Full Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingRestaurant, Limited Service P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor SeatingFood and Beverage Retail SalesConvenience Market P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Convenience MarketGrocery Store P P P M P P P P PSupermarket-C C C C P P P PFuneral Parlor and Mortuary C C C C C C C C CLodgingBed and Breakfast M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Bed and BreakfastLodging. In T5C, seeChapter 20.300,Airport Land UseConsistencyHotel and Motel C C C M -C C C M See Chapter 20.350,Hotels and Motels. InT5C, see Chapter20.300, Airport LandUse ConsistencyShort Term Vacation Rental P P P P C P P C P P See Chapter 20.350,Short-Term VacationRentalsMaintenance and RepairServices M P P P P P P P PMaker’s Space M M P M P P P P MMassage Business M M M M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Massage BusinessesNursery and Garden Center M M M M M M M M MOfficesBusiness and Professional P P M P8 P P P P PMedical and Dental P P -P P P P P PWalk-In Clientele P P -P P P P P PParking ServicesPublic Parking P P P P P P P P PPersonal ServicesGeneral Personal Services P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Personal ServicesInstructional Services P P P P P P P P PTattoo or Body ModificationParlor P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,Tattoo or BodyModification ParlorRetail SalesGeneral Sales P P P P P P P P PFirearm Sales ----C ----Off-Price Merchandise C C C C C C C C CSecond Hand Store C C C C C C C C COutdoor Market C C C C C C C C C See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor MarketShopping CenterCommunity Shopping Center ---P -C C C CNeighborhood ShoppingCenter C C C C C C C C CRegional Shopping Center ----C -C C CIndustrial/R&D UsesClean Technology M M M -P M M -MConstruction and MaterialYard --C -M ----Contractor Shop --P -M M M --Food Preparation --P -P M M --Handicraft/CustomManufacturing M M P M P M M M PIndustry, General ----P ----Industry, Limited --C -P C C --Recycling FacilityCollection Facility M M -M M M M M M See Chapter 20.350,Recycling FacilitiesIntermediate ProcessingFacility ----M ----Warehousing, Storage, and DistributionChemical, Mineral, andExplosives Storage ----C ----Freight/Truck Terminals andWarehouses ----C ----Indoor Warehousing andStorage ----P ----Outdoor Storage ----P ----See Chapter 20.350,Outdoor StorageOutdoor Storage - Arts --C ------See Chapter 20.350,
Outdoor Storage
Personal Storage ----C ----See Chapter 20.350,
Personal Storage
Transportation, Communication and Utilities
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission
Towers
See Chapter 20.370, Antennas and Wireless Communications Facilities
and Chapter 20.375, Small Cell Wireless Communications Facilities
Facilities Within Buildings M M -M P M P P P
Fleet-Based Services ----C ----
Transportation Passenger
Terminals
----C -C C C
Utilities, Major ---C C -C C C In T6UC, see Chapter
20.300, Airport Land
Use Consistency
Utilities, Minor C C -P P P P P P
Accessory Uses (See Section 20.350.004 for Additional Regulations)
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Family Day Care
Small P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Large P P -P P P P P P See Chapter 20.350,
Family Day Care
Homes
Home Occupations P P -P P P P P P
Mobile Vendor Services -P --P P P P P
Temporary Uses
Temporary Use See Chapter 20.340, Temporary Uses
Notes: 1. Limited to sites with a maximum gross site area of 4,000 square feet. 2. Residential use types not permitted on the ground floor along El Camino Real, except on the east side of El Camino Real between First Street and West Orange Drive subject to approval of the permit indicated. 3. Permitted on upper floors only; MUP required if located on the ground floor. MUP may only be approved if the
Review Authority first finds that, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 4. Limited to facilities serving a maximum of 10 clients and may not be located within 300 feet of any other domestic violence shelter, based on information in the record, it is infeasible to locate an active pedestrian-oriented use on the ground floor. 5. Clinic
uses may not occupy the ground floor, except along Grand Avenue, west of Maple Avenue, which are subject to the approval of a CUP. 6. Must be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential zoning district. 7. Permitted on upper floors only. 8. Customer service offices are permitted on the ground level, and other offices are permitted on the second floor or when conducted as an accessory use
with a permitted use on the site, occupying no more than 25 percent of the floor area. Additional office space may be allowed with a CUP, upon finding that such use will not conflict with adjacent street level retail uses.
F. Revise Chapter 20.320 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots as follows (with deletions in
strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses as indicated below
to streamline the process to allow substitutions of nonconforming uses.
20.320.005 Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses
No lawful nonconforming use shall be changed to a different use type or subclassification without the
approval of a Use Permit unless the new use is permitted by right. This requirement shall not apply to a
change of ownership, tenancy, or management where the new use is of the same use type and use
classification, if applicable, as the previous use, as defined in Chapter 20.620 (“Use Classifications”),
and the use is not expanded or intensified. For the purposes of this section, intensification includes an
increase in the number of vehicle trips generated by a use, parking demand, number of employees on a
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site, hours of operation, and other similar characteristics as determined by the Chief Planner.
A.Change from Nonconforming to Permitted Use. Any nonconforming use may be changed to a
use that is allowed by right in the district in which it is located and complies with all applicable
standards for such use.
B.Absence of Permit. Any use that is nonconforming solely by reason of the absence of a Use
Permit may be changed to a conforming use by obtaining a Minor Use Permit pursuant to the
requirements in Chapter 20.490 (“Use Permits”).
C.Substitutions. The Chief Planner may allow substitution of a nonconforming use with another
nonconforming use, subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit Substitution of Nonconforming Use
in accordance with the provisions of this section.In addition to any other findings required by this
Ordinance, approval of a Minor Use Permit under this section shall be based on findings that:
1.Application. An application requesting a substitution of a nonconforming use shall be filed with
the Planning Division and will be referred to the Chief Planner for review and consideration.
2.Required Findings. In addition to any other findings required by this Ordinance,Aa decision to
grant a substitution of nonconforming use shall be based on the following findings:
1a. The existing nonconforming use was legally established;
2b. The proposed new use would not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare;
3c. The proposed new use would not preclude or interfere with implementation of the
General Plan or any applicable adopted specific, area, or community plan;
4d. The proposed new use will not depress the value of nearby properties or create
conditions that would impede their redevelopment or use in compliance with the General
Plan;
5e. The proposed new use will be no less compatible with the purposes of the district and
surrounding uses that comply with the requirements of this Ordinance than the
nonconforming use it replaces;
6f. The proposed new use will not result in an average daily trip increase based on a Parking
Management and Monitoring Study and the unique operational characteristics;
7g. The proposed new use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, or
general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area or be detrimental or
injurious to property and improvements of adjacent properties, the surrounding area, or the
neighborhood because of noise, odors, dust, glare, vibrations, or other effects; and
8h. The proposed new use will comply with all applicable standards of the district and
Citywide standards, there are special circumstances peculiar to the property and its relation
to surrounding uses or to the district itself that would justify modification to applicable
standards, or the impacts of the new use will be mitigated.
D. Plan Consistency. The Planning Commission or the Chief Planner may find that the
continuation, expansion, or substitution of a nonconforming employment use is consistent with the
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General Plan if the Use Permit or Substitution of Nonconforming Use is subject to a condition that
limits the term of such use or any other restriction deemed necessary to ensure that approval of the
Use Permit or Substitution of Nonconforming Use would not interfere with, impede, or preclude
eventual implementation of the Plan. This determination shall be based on information in the record
including, but not limited to, financial analysis and market studies.
E.Conditions of Approval. In approving a Substitution of Nonconforming Use, the decision-
maker may impose any conditions deemed necessary to:
1.Ensure that the proposal conforms in all significant respects with the General Plan and with any
other applicable plans or policies adopted by the City Council;
2.Achieve the general purposes of this Ordinance or the specific purposes of the zoning district in
which the project is located;
3.Achieve the findings for a substitution of nonconforming use granted; or
4.Mitigate any potentially significant impacts identified as a result of review conducted in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
G. Revise Chapter 20.350 Standards and Requirements for Specific Uses and Activities as follows
(with deletions in strikethrough and additions in double underline).
1. Revise Table 20.350.032: Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location as indicated
below to reflect the allowance of outdoor storage for Arts uses within the Lindenville Specific Plan
Area.
Table 20.350.030 Outdoor Storage Regulations by District and Location
Base Districts Permissibility of Open Storage
Residential Districts Not permitted. (All storage must be within an enclosed building.)
Non-residential Districts Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas
subject to the standards of this section.
Downtown Residential Districts and
Downtown / Caltrain Station Area Districts
Outdoor Storage permitted as an accessory use outside of required
yards, parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas with
Minor Use Permit approval and subject to the standards of this section.
Lindenville Specific Plan Districts Permitted in T3ML district as an accessory use outside of required yards,
parking and circulation areas, and required landscaped areas subject to
the standards of this section.
H. Revise Chapter 20.395 Community Benefits Program as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and
additions in double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.395.004 Community Benefits Priorities as indicated below to reflect the
community benefits priorities within the Lindenville Specific Plan Area.
This section establishes the City’s community benefit priorities. Community benefit fees collected in
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accordance with Section 20.395.003 (“Review and Approval”) may fund one or more of the benefits
described below. Should an applicant provide a community benefit proposed as a part of a Development
Agreement, the benefit must be consistent with the City’s priorities as established in this section.
A.Community Benefit Priorities - General
A1.Public Spaces. Public spaces beyond the requirements of the base zoning district and applicable
design standards as identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site and Building Design Standards”) may
qualify as a community benefit.
1a. Qualifying spaces may include active or passive parks, plazas, community gardens, rooftop
gardens, or other publicly accessible open spaces.
2b. Spaces should include amenities that support its intended use. Such amenities may include
landscaping beyond the requirements of Chapter 20.300 (“Lot and Development Standards”),
furniture, special paving, special lighting, public restrooms, water fountains, public art beyond the
requirements of Chapter 8.76 (“Public Art Requirement”), or other public amenities that enhance the
comfort and usability of the space.
3c. Spaces should be accessible and open during business hours. Where spaces are not visible from
the public right-of-way, signage should be provided to clearly indicate that the space is available for
public use.
B2.Enhanced Connectivity. Provision of enhanced connectivity beyond the requirements of the
base zoning district standards and applicable design standards as identified in Chapter 20.310 (“Site
and Building Design Standards”) may qualify as a community benefit.
1a. Enhancements include new through streets, bicycle/pedestrian paths, or other connections to
existing trails. Priorities for new connectivity are identified in the General Plan’s Mobility Element
or applicable Specific Plan and shall be completed to the specifications of the General Plan and
Engineering/Public Works.
2b. Signage and appropriate public access to all new connections shall be provided to clearly
indicate that the roadway or path is available for public use.
3c. Connectivity improvements required as part of a CEQA mitigation shall not be considered a
community benefit.
4d. A public access easement shall be recorded against the property that ensures public access to the
portion of the project which qualifies it for the FAR Bonus.
5e. A property owner or applicant who completes and develops an existing rail spur that is or will be
abandoned as a publicly accessible open space connection consistent with the General Plan’s
Mobility Element or applicable Specific Plan qualifies for the FAR Bonus. The open space
connection shall be completed to the specifications of the General Plan and Engineering/Public
Works and shall either be dedicated to the City or a public access easement shall be recorded against
the owner of the rail spur.
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C3.Public and Social Services. On-site provision of non-profit social services and/or public
facilities may qualify as a community benefit.
1a. Qualifying uses include senior center, childcare facility, public safety facilities, community
meeting rooms, after-school center, or other non-profit organization.
2b. Qualifying spaces should be a minimum of 1,400 square feet in area including any outdoor space
required of the use.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall include a covenant
that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the approval of the Chief Planner.
D4.Support for Local Businesses. Support for local businesses may qualify as a community
benefit. This may include:
1a. Tenant space for local small businesses in need of relocation.
2b. Building frontage devoted to active walk-in uses such as retail, restaurant, or café.
3c. Participation in a local hire program.
4d. Façade improvements or enhancement.
Where approval is conditioned upon the provision of a specific use, the permit shall include a covenant
that the use may not be terminated or otherwise altered without the approval of the Chief Planner.
E5.On-Site or Off-Site Affordable Housing. Development of on-site or off-site affordable housing
(very low, low, and moderate-income units) that is consistent with the standards set forth in Section
20.380.006 (“Affordable Housing Standards”) may qualify as a community benefit. The applicant
may develop the units or otherwise cause them to be constructed, such as through a partnership with
a reputable affordable housing developer or non-profit organization.
F6.District Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Measures. TDM measures beyond
those required in accordance with Chapter 20.400 (“Transportation Demand Management”) and
beyond applicable requirements of a Transportation Management Association (TMA) may qualify as
a community benefit.
G7.District Sea Level Rise Mitigation Measures. Contributions to or construction of district-wide
sea level rise mitigation measures may qualify as a community benefit. Measures may include
construction of levees or sea walls; creek restoration and improvements; construction of detention
basins; landscaping efforts aimed at supporting creating biodiversity and improving resilience in
impacted areas.
B.Community Benefit Priorities - Lindenville Specific Plan District
1.Open Space. New dedicated or publicly-accessible open space beyond standards in the Specific
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Plan and City parkland dedication requirements. Where open space types are identified in the
Lindenville Specific Plan Parks and Open Space Framework, the development project shall
contribute the open space onsite and in designated locations as part of its community benefits
contribution.
2.Affordable Housing. Development of affordable housing units on- or off-site within
Lindenville, in excess of the amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations.
3.Transportation, Infrastructure, and Utility Improvements. Off-site transportation,
infrastructure, and utility improvements in excess of required contributions that address the fair
share of impacts needed to serve the development. This includes blue-green infrastructure and sea
level rise improvements.
4.Small Business Retention. Supporting or subsidizing small, local businesses in excess of the
amount required under existing City and Specific Plan regulations.
5.Other. Other benefits proposed by applicants that further the vision for Lindenville.
I. Revise Chapter 20.440 Planning Agency as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions in
double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.440.005 Chief Planner as indicated below to reflect the revised Substitution of
Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005.
The powers and duties of the Chief Planner under this Ordinance include the following. In the absence
of the Chief Planner, the Director of Economic and Community Development may assume the Chief
Planner’s responsibilities and authority and/or delegate the same to a City Planner.
N. Appoint a member of the Planning Division staff to serve as Zoning Administrator with
responsibilities detailed in Section 20.440.006
<https://library.qcode.us/lib/south_san_francisco_ca/pub/municipal_code/lookup/20.440.006>
(“Zoning Administrator”).
O.Approve, conditionally approve, modify or deny Substitution of Nonconforming Uses pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 20.350 (“Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots”).
P.Other duties and powers as may be assigned by the City Council or established by legislation.
2. Revise Table 20.440.009: Review Authority as indicated below to reflect the Substitution of
Nonconforming Use process created in Section 20.320.005 as being considered a Type Two:
Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Action subject to Chief Planner approval.
Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application orAction Type Found inChapter Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming
Use
20.320 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Waiver from
Dimensional
Standards
20.510 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Permit
Modifications
20.440 Chief Planner Chief Planner or
Planning Commission
Planning
Commission or CityCouncil
Parking District
Parking
Exceptions
20.330 N/A Planning CommissionCity Council
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Table 20.440.009 Review Authority
Application or
Action Type
Found in
Chapter
Advisory Body Decision Maker Appeal Body
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of
Nonconforming
Use
20.320 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Waiver from
DimensionalStandards
20.510 N/A Chief Planner Planning
Commission
Permit
Modifications
20.440 Chief Planner Chief Planner or
Planning Commission
Planning
Commission or City
Council
Parking District
Parking
Exceptions
20.330 N/A Planning CommissionCity Council
J. Revise Chapter 20.450 Common Procedures as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions
in double underline).
1. Revise Table 20.450.005: Hearing Scheduling Responsibility and Notice Requirements as
indicated below to reflect the Substitution of Nonconforming Use process created in Section
20.320.005.
Table 20.450.005 Hearing Scheduling Responsibilities and Notice Requirements
Application or Action Type Scheduling Responsibility Required Notice
Type Two: Discretionary Quasi-Judicial Actions
Substitution of Nonconforming
Use
N/A N/A
Waiver from Dimensional
Standards
N/A N/A
Parking District Parking
Exceptions
Chief Planner A, B, and C
K. Revise Chapter 20.620 Use Classifications as follows (with deletions in strikethrough and additions in
double underline).
1. Revise Section 20.620.004 Commercial Use Classifications as indicated below to reflect a new use
classification related to the arts.
Arts and Makers Uses.Uses intended for the creation, manufacturing, performance, exhibition, sale, or
assemblage of art and goods by artists and makers. This classification may include the following uses;
live-work residential, studios (arts, dance, music, etc.); arts exhibition space; maker’s space; breweries
or distilleries; artisan shops; media production; clean technology; food preparation; handicraft/custom
manufacturing; manufacturing finished parts or products primarily from previously prepared materials;
printing; engraving and publishing; furniture and related product manufacturing; college and trade
school, public or private; cultural assembly; community garden; cultural institution; or similar uses.
Artist’s Studio. Work space for an artist or artisan including individuals practicing one of the fine arts
or performing arts, or skilled in an applied art or craft, with incidental retail sales of items produced on-
site. Artist’s studios do not produce significant odors, fumes, noise, particulate matter emissions, or
other disturbances (see Maker’s Space).
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2. Revise Section 20.620.005 Industrial/R&D Use Classifications as indicated below to create a new
sub-classification under “Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution” that is related to outdoor
storage for arts-related uses.
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution. Storage and distribution facilities without sales to the public
on site or direct public access except for public storage in small individual space exclusively and
directly accessible to a specific tenant. This classification includes mini-warehouses.
Outdoor Storage. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, junk, material, merchandise, or
vehicles in the same place for more than 72 hours, except for the keeping of building materials required
for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit issued by the City.
Outdoor Storage - Arts. The keeping, in an unroofed area, of any goods, material, equipment, or
merchandise commonly associated with the creation, manufacturing, sale, and assemblage of art and
goods by artists and makers in the same place for more than 72 hours, except for the keeping of building
materials required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid and current building permit
issued by the City.
L. Adopt the South San Francisco Zoning Map Update (RZ23-0002), as contained in Exhibit A and
its attachments, attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
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Attest:__________________________________
Adena Friedman
Secretary to the Planning Commission
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of
South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of September, 2023 by the following:
vote:AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Chair Tzang, Vice Chair Faria , Baker, Funes-Ozturk, Pamukcu, Shihadeh
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