§ 15-1202. USE REGULATIONS.

A.

Table 15-1202 prescribes the proposed land use regulations for Commercial Districts. The regulations for the districts are established by letter designations listed below. These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses; applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary review.

"P" designates permitted uses.

"C" designates uses that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

"(#)" numbers in parentheses refer to specific limitations listed at the end of the table.

"-" designates uses that are not permitted.

B.

Land uses are defined in Article 67, Use Classifications.

C.

In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character per Section 15-5020, Director's Determination.

D.

All permitted uses are allowed either alone or in combination with other permitted uses unless otherwise stated in this Code.

E.

Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are not permitted.

F.

The table also notes additional regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Code.

TABLE 15-1202: LAND USE REGULATIONS—COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Use Classifications	CMS	CC	CR	CG	CH	CRC	Additional Regulations
Residential Use Classifications
Residential Housing Types
Single-Unit Dwelling, Attached	P(2) (16)	-	P(2) (16)	-	-	-	§ 15-2754, Second Dwelling Units, Backyard Cottages, and Accessory Living Quarters
Multi-Unit Residential	P(2) (16)	-	P(2) (16)	-	-	-
Adult Family Day Care
Small (6 clients or less)	P(1)	-	P(2)	-	-	-
Caretaker Residence	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)
Elderly and Long-Term Care	-	-	P(2)	-	-	-
Family Day Care
Small (8 children or less)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	-	-	§ 15-2725, Day Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes
Large (9 to 14 children)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)	P(2)
Group Residential
Small (6 persons or less)	P(1)	-	P(2)	-	-	-
Large (7 persons or more)	P(1)	-	P(2)	-	-	-
Re-Entry Facility	-	-	-	P	-	-
Residential Care Facilities
Residential Care, General	C(1)	-	-	-	-	-
Residential Care, Limited	P(1)	-	P(2)	-	-	-
Residential Care, Senior	C(1)	-	-	-	-	-
Single Room Occupancy	-	-	-	P	-	-	§ 15-2757, Single Room Occupancy Hotels and Boarding Homes
Public and Semi-Public Use Classifications
Colleges and Trade Schools, Public or Private	-	C(3)	P	P	-	-
Community and Religious Assembly (less than 2,000 square feet)	P	P	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2719, Community and Religious Assembly Facilities
Community and Religious Assembly (2,000 square feet or more)	-	C(4)	P	C	-	C
Community Garden	P	P	P	P	P	P	§ 15-2720, Community Gardens/Urban Farms
Conference/Convention Facility	-	C(4)	P	-	-	C
Cultural Institutions	P(5)	C	C	-	-	C
Day Care Centers	P	P	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2725, Day Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes
Emergency Shelter	-	-	-	P	-	-	§ 15-2729, Emergency Shelters
Government Offices	P	P	P	-	-	-
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospital	-	C(13)	C(13)	C(13)	-	-
Clinic	C(5)	P	P	P	-	-
Substance Abuse Treatment Clinic	C(15)	C(15)	C(15)	C(15)	-	-
Instructional Services	P	P	P	C	-	-
Park and Recreation Facilities, Public	P	P	P	P	P	P
Parking, Public or Private	-	C(6)	C(6)	-	-	-
Public Safety Facilities	C	C	C	C	C	C
Schools, Public or Private	C	C	C	C	-	-
Social Service Facilities	C(1)	C	-	-	-	-
Commercial Use Classifications
Animal Care, Sales and Services
Grooming and Pet Stores	P	P	P	P	-	-
Veterinary Services	-	P	P	-	-	-
Artist's Studio	P	P	P	-	-	-
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile Rentals	-	-	C	C	P	-	§ 15-2709, Automobile and Motorcycle Retail Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing	-	-	C	C	P	-	§ 15-2709, Automobile and Motorcycle Retail Sales and Leasing
Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor	-	-	C	C	P	-	§ 15-2710, Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Major and Minor
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales, Service and Rental	-	-	-	C	P	-	§ 15-2710, Automobile and Motorcycle Retail Sales and Leasing
Service Station	-	C	P	C	P	-	§ 15-2755, Service Stations
Washing	-	-	C	C	P	-	§ 15-2711, Automobile/Vehicle Washing
Banks and Financial Institutions
Banks and Credit Unions	P(5)	P	P	P	-	-
Check Cashing Businesses and Payday Lenders	-	-	C(7)	C(7)	-	-	§ 15-2715, Check Cashing Businesses, Payday Lenders, and Similar Financial Services
Banquet Hall	C	C	C	-	C	-	§ 15-2712, Banquet Hall
Business Services	P(5)	P	P	P	-	-
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges	C	C	C	C	C	C(8)	§ 15-2751, Restaurants with Alcohol Sales, Bars, Nightclubs, and Lounges; § 15-2744, Outdoor Dining and Patio Areas
Restaurant with Alcohol Sales	C	C	C	C	C	C
Restaurant without Alcohol Sales	P	P	P	P	P	P
Entertainment and Recreation
Cinema/Theaters	C	C	P	P	-	P
Cyber/Internet Café	C	C	C	C	-	-	§ 15-2724, Cyber/Internet Café
Motorcycle/Riding Club	-	-	-	-	P	-	§ 15-2742, Motorcycle/Riding Clubs
Shooting/Archery Range	-	-	-	-	-	P	§ 15-2756, Shooting Ranges/Archery Ranges
Large-Scale	-	C	C	C	C	C
Small-Scale	P	P	P	P	P	P	§ 15-2708, Arcades, Video Games, and Family Entertainment Centers, § 9-1801, Billiard Rooms
Food and Beverage Sales
Farmer's Markets	P	P	P	P	P	P	§ 15-2730, Farmer's Markets
General Market	P	P	P	P	P	-	§ 15-2744, Outdoor Dining and Patio Areas; § 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Healthy Food Grocer	P	P	P	P	P	-
Liquor Stores	C	C	C	C	C	-	§ 15-2706, Alcohol Sales; § 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Food Preparation	-	P	P	P	-	-
Funeral Parlors and Internment Services	-	C	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2714, Body Preparation and Funeral Services
Live/Work	P(1)	-	-	-	-	-
Lodging
Hotels and Motels	P(14)	P	P	-	P	-
RV Park	-	-	-	-	-	-
Maintenance and Repair Services	C(5)	P(9)	C	P	-	-
Offices
Business and Professional	P(9) (17)	P	P	P	-	-
Medical and Dental	P(17)	P	P	P	-	-
Walk-In Clientele	P(17)	P	P	P	-	-
Personal Services
General Personal Services	P	P	P	P	-	-
Fortune Telling Service	-	-	-	P	-	-
Massage Establishments	C	C	C	C	-	C
Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor	P(9)	P(9)	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2758, Tattoo or Body Modification Parlor
Retail Sales
Building Materials and Services	C(12)	C	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Convenience Retail	P	P	P	P	P	C(10)	§ 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales; 15-2761 Tobacco and Vapor Shops
General Retail	P	P	P	P	-	C(10)	§ 15-2733, Hobby Stores; § 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Gun Shop	C	P	P	P	-	P	§ 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Large-Format Retail	-	C	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2737, Large-Format Retail; § 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Nurseries and Garden Centers	P(5)	P	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2745, Outdoor Retail Sales
Pawn Shops	-	-	-	P	-	-
Second Hand/Thrift Stores	P(5)	P	P	P	-	-
Swap Meet/Flea Market	-	-	-	C	-	C	§ 15-2730, Flea Markets
Industrial Use Classifications
Construction and Material Yards	-	-	-	C	C	-	§ 15-2721, Concrete Batch Plants, Storage Yards, and Similar Uses
Custom Manufacturing	-	-	-	P(11)	-	-
Recycling Facility
Reverse Vending Machine	-	C	P	P	-	-	§ 15-2750, Recycling Facilities
CRV Recycling Center	§ 15-2750, Recycling Facilities
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Personal Storage	C	C	C	C	C	C	§ 15-2747, Personal (Mini) Storage
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Classifications
Communication Facilities
Antenna and Transmission Towers	§ 15-2759, Telecommunications and Wireless Facilities
Facilities within Buildings	-	-	-	P	-	-
Utilities, Minor	P	P	P	P	-	P
Agricultural and Extractive Use Classifications
Agricultural Support Services	-	-	-	P	-	-
Produce Stand	-	-	-	P	-	-	§ 15-2752, Roadside Fruit Stands/Grow Stands
Tasting Room	C	C	C	C	-	C
Urban Farm	-	-	-	P	-	-	§ 15-2720, Community Gardens/Urban Farms
Other Applicable Types
Accessory Uses and Structures	§ 15-2703, Accessory Uses
Home Gardens	§ 15-2734, Home Gardens and Edible Landscaping
Home Occupations	§ 15-2735, Home Occupations
Animal Keeping	§ 15-2707, Animal Keeping
Drive-in and Drive-Through Facilities	-	C	C	C	C	C	§ 15-2728, Drive In and Drive Through Facilities
Walk-Up Facilities	§ 15-2766, Walk-Up Facilities
Non-Conforming Use	Article 4, Non-Conforming Uses, Structures, Site Features, and Lots
Temporary Use	§ 15-2760, Temporary Uses
Transitional and Supportive Housing	§ 15-2762, Transitional and Supportive Housing
Specific Limitations:  1. Not allowed on the ground floor. 2. Not allowed on the ground floor along arterials or collectors. 3. Not to include industrial training such as welding or automotive repair involving the use of tools and materials appropriate to an industrial use area. 4. Must be located along an arterial or collector. 5. Limited to establishments with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or less. 6. Shall be below grade or in structures faced with active uses along the street. 7. Limited to 2,500 square feet in size, located on a collector or higher classification street. 8. Permitted only as an accessory use that supports commercial recreation. 9. Limited to 1,500 square feet in size if on the ground floor. 10. Limited to facilities associated with park and recreation facilities. 11. Provided that such use shall be completely enclosed in a building of soundproof construction. 12. Limited to establishments with a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or less. 13. Building heights for hospitals shall not exceed 150 ft. There is no maximum Floor Area Ratio for hospitals. 14. Limited to upper stories unless at least 50 percent of ground floor street frontage is occupied by food service use. 15. Must include an indoor waiting area. 16. Residential Uses shall not exceed 16 du/ac. 17. Not permitted along ground floor on Olive Avenue between Van Ness Avenue and Echo Avenue.

 

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16; Am. Ord. 2016-32, § 13, eff. 10-21-16; Am. Ord. 2017-33, § 8, eff. 7-30-17; Am. Ord. 2018-25, § 9, eff. 6-11-18; Am. Ord. 2018-66, § 10, eff. 1-18-19).