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Guidelines for Designing a Commercial Project
Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following:
- Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan?
- What is the zoning and does it allow the proposed use?
- Are there any proposed street or alley widenings?
- Is the project subject to special standards district requirements?
Setbacks
Structures:
- C-1 adjacent to major or secondary highway.....................20'
- All other C and M zones.....................................................0'
Detached parking may encroach into setbacks if at least 75' from front property line.
Parking:
- Adjacent to street...................................................5'
- Adjacent to A or R zone, for first 50'.....................20'
- Other......................................................................0'
Height
- CH, C-1, C-2...........................................................2 stories, max.
- All other C & M zones............................................13 times buildable area.
Parking
Requirements
- Retail commercial, medical office bldg.............1 space per 250 sq. ft.
- Business Professional office (other than medical)........1 space per 400 sq. ft.
- Restaurant, bars, theaters, health clubs, etc. .....1 space per 3 occupants minimum 10 space per use
Parking Design
- Standard spaces (90)........................................8 1/2' x 18'
- Aisle.................................................26'
- Compact spaces (90)(Maximum 40%)...............8' x 15'
- Aisle (must be all compact)..............23'
- Handicap...........................................................1 per 40 spaces
- 9' x 18' with 5' loading zone adjacent
5' landscaped setback on perimeter parking adjacent to streets with 30" - 42" masonry wall on inside of planter.
No backing directly into street or alley is allowed.
Landscaping
C zones
- Minimum 10% of entire lot or parcel.
M zones
- Same requirements as Commercial Projects.
Walls
- Adjacent to residential or agricultural...............6' masonry wall.
- Between parking and street.............................30" - 42" masonry wall.
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