Sonoma County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. SONOMA COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS |
Article 30. C1 Neighborhood Commercial District. |
§ 26-30-030. Building intensity and development criteria.
The use of land and structures within this district is subject to this article, the general regulations of this chapter, and the provisions of any district which is combined herewith. Policies and criteria of the general plan and any applicable specific or area plan or local area development guidelines shall supersede the standards herein.
(a)
Building Intensity. The maximum building intensity of the use of a site shall be determined by multiplying the maximum building height limit and the maximum lot coverage. The specified height or lot coverage limits may be modified if a use permit is first secured and if the maximum building intensity is not exceeded.
(b)
Maximum Building Height.
(1)
Thirty-five feet (35′) provided, however, that additional height may be permitted subject to subsection (a) of this section;
(2)
Maximum height for telecommunication facilities is subject to the provisions of this article and Section 26-88-130.
(c)
Minimum Lot Size.
(1)
Where both public sewer and public water services are provided or where public sewer service alone is provided, eight thousand (8,000) square feet;
(2)
Where public water service alone is provided, one (1) acre;
(3)
Where neither public sewer service nor public water service is provided, one and one-half acres.
(d)
Maximum Lot Coverage. Fifty percent (50%) provided that additional lot coverage may be permitted subject to subsection (a) of this section.
(e)
Yard Requirements. The following shall apply except that if the subject property adjoins land which is zoned AR or designated as agricultural land, the use is subject to the requirements of Section 26-88-040(g).
(1)
Front Yard. None, except where the frontage of a block is partially in an R district, in which case the front yard shall be the same as required in such R district.
(2)
Side Yard. None, except where the side of a lot abuts upon the side of a lot in an R district, in which case the side yard shall be not less than ten feet (10′).
(3)
Rear Yard. None, except where the rear of a lot abuts on an R district, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than ten feet (10′).
(f)
Parking Spaces. Parking shall be provided in accordance with the standards established in Article 86.
(g)
Design Review. Design review approval shall be required for all permitted uses in the manner provided in Article 82.
(Ord. No. 4973 § 8(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)