2017/03/14 City Council Resolution 2017-030RESOLUTION NO. 2017-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE
SELF -STORAGE FACILITIES, BOAT, RV AND OUTDOOR STORAGE FACILITIES
AND VEHICLE STORAGE YARDS FROM THE LIST OF APPROVED LAND USES
WHEREAS, the City of Rohnert Park, filed Planning Application No. PLSP 16 -0001
proposing to amend the Northwest Specific Plan to eliminate Self Storage Facilities, Board. RV
and Outdoor Storage Facilities and Vehicle Storage Yards from the list approved land uses
within the Specific Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, these proposed changes compliment proposed changes to the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code that would remove the same land uses from the list approved uses within the I -L
Zone anywhere in the City; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal and the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Northwest Specific Plan
amendments to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2017, the City Council conducted a duly notice public
hearing to review and consider the information contained in Planning Application No. PLSP16-
0001 for the amendments to Northwest Specific Plan to eliminate Self -Storage Facilities, Boat,
RV and Outdoor Storage Facilities and Vehicle Storage Yards from the list approved land uses
within the Northwest Specific Plan Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby resolve
as follows:
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct and material to this resolution.
In making its findings, the City Council relied upon and hereby
incorporates by reference all staff reports, presentations, and other
documentation presented to the Council in the meeting.
Section 2. Findings for Approval of the proposed amendments to the Northwest
Specific Plan:
The proposed amendments to the Northwest Specific Plan are
consistent with the General Plan 2020.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments are consistent with the
Classification of Industrial uses within General Plan 2020. This
designation accommodates campus -like environments for corporate
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headquarters, research and development facilities, offices, light
manufacturing and assembly, industrial processing, general service,
warehousing, storage and distribution and service commercial uses.
2. That the proposed amendment to the Northwest Specific Plan will
be beneficial to the public health, safety or welfare.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments will benefit the public by
eliminating self -storage, vehicle storage and boat, RV and outdoor storage
uses as allowed land uses. These uses are low -quality land uses with
limited benefits. Further, unlawful incidents at self -storage facilities have
required response by Public Safety personnel. The proposed amendments
will not have any detrimental impacts as existing self -storage facilities
may remain in place as legal non -conforming uses and the City has not
experienced a need for boat, RV and outdoor storage facilities or vehicle
storage due to the ability of residents to store these items on private
property. The amendments will have positive impacts on the public health,
safety or welfare.
3. That with the proposed amendment adequate and available sites
remain to mitigate the loss of residential density and accommodate the
city's "fair share" regional housing needs used by the State Department of
Housing and Development in determining compliance with Housing
Element Law pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b).
Criteria satisfied. The proposed amendments will not affect the
availability of housing or residential density.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. This Specific Plan amendments under
consideration are not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c) (2)
(the activity will not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c) (3) (the activity is not a
project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, because it
has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment,
directly or indirectly).
Section 4. Approval of Amendments to Northwest Specific Plan. The City Council
hereby amends the Northwest Specific Plan by replacing Chapter 5
"Permitted Land Uses and Development Standards" in its entirety as
shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference as if
set forth in full.
Section 5. Severability. The City Council hereby declares that every section,
paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase of this resolution is severable. If
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any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is for
any reason found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity, or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases.
Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effective upon its
adoption.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 2017.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Jake Mackenzie, Mayor
ATTEST:
JoAnne M. Buergler, City Clerk
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Exhibit A to Resolution
Chapter Five
PERMITTED LAND USES &
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
This chapter discusses the permitted, conditional, and prohibited land uses, and the development stand-
ards for each land use designation provided in the previous chapter, including Commercial, Mixed -Use,
and Industrial. Refer to the City's Zoning Code for permitted uses and regulations regarding
Parks/Recreation uses. The development standards establishes the requirements for new development and
takes precedence over the City's zoning ordinance in the case of any conflict. These standards are intend-
ed to implement the vision outlined in Chapter Three. For any issues not specifically addressed by the de-
velopment standards in this Specific Plan, please refer to the City of Rohnert Park Zoning Code. In the
case of a conflict with the Zoning Code, this Specific Plan's development standards apply. The most
compatible zoning designation should be used for such issues as determined by the Planning Director.
HOW TO USE THIS SECTION
This chapter is intended to provide the reader with an understanding of the specific uses allowed in the
Plan Area and the applicable standards for new development in the Plan Area.
■ Table 5-1: Permitted Uses. The reader should use this section to determine what specific uses
would be allowed within a new potential new project in the area. This table establishes permitted,
conditional, and prohibited uses in the various districts in the Plan Area. Uses not shown are pro-
hibited unless determined by the Planning Director to be consistent with the Specific Plan.
Table 5-2: Development Standards. The reader should use this section to understand how a build-
ing must be designed respective to building height, building placement on a site, landscaping, set-
backs, and other areas.
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Table 5-1: PERMITTED USES
COMMERCIAL -R
Land Use Category
C-R
Amusement Center (e.g. miniature golf, golf driving
Uses not shown are prohibited
range, bowling alley, cyber cafe) (B)
unless determined by the
a Small (e.g., indoors; commercial shopping center)
A
Planning Director to be
W Large (e.g., indoors or outdoors; stand alone fa -
consistent with the Specific
cility)
C
Plan.
Animal Hospital/Veterinary Clinic
C
P - Permitted
Antique Store
P
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Arcade Games/Cybereafes (B)
P/A
Planning Commission
Automobile Service Station (C)
C
A - Administrative Permit
Bakery (Retail Sales)
P
Z - Certificate of Zoning
Bank/Savings & Loan/Credit Union (see Drive -Through
Compliance
Windows) (I)
P
T -Temporary Conditional
Permit
Bar/Nightclub (R)
C
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
Barber/Beauty Shop/Tanning Salon
P
to a Primary Use
Bath House/Spa
C
Billiards Parlor (R)
P
If the listed land use is followed
Broadcasting Studio
C
by a letter or a section
reference in parenthesis, that
Clubs &Lodges
C
number or reference directs the
Commercial Filming Studio
C T
reader to the corresponding
Communication Facility (F)
C/A
land use footnote or special
Convention Center
C
provision in Municipal Code
Cultural Institution (e.g. museums)
C
Section 17.07.020.
Day Care Center (Non -Residential)
C
Drive -Through Window (any use) (1)
C
Drive -Through Window (pharmacy) (1)
C
Dry Cleaning Outlet
P
Firearm Dealers and Firearm Ammunition Dealers (J)
C
Florist
P
Food Store
■ Convenience Store
C
■ Supermarket
C
Furniture Store
• Small/Custom Order
C
• Large
C
Health Club
A
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Land Use Category
C-R
COMMERCIALA
Homeless Shelter (M)
■ Small (6 or less persons)
P
Uses not shown are prohibited
■ Large (7 or more persons)
p
unless determined by the
Planning Director to be
Hotel/Motel (No in -room food preparation unless applied
consistent with the Specific
for and approved as part of project approval or separate-
P
Plan.
ly.)
Interior Decorator
F
P
P - Permitted
Kennel (Commercial) (0)
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Laboratory
Planning Commission
In conjunction with a medical, dental or optical
A - Administrative Permit
P(I)
Z - Certificate of Zoning
use
Compliance
Laundromat
T - Temporary Conditional
Liquor Store (Off -Sale) (R)
C
Permit
Live Entertainment
C
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
Massage Therapy (see Chapter 9.80 of Zoning Code)
P Y
to a Primary Use
Microbrewery with restaurant
P
If the listed land use is followed
Office
_.
by a letter or a section
r Professional and Administrative
C
reference in parenthesis, that
N Medical and Dental
C
number or reference directs the
Parking Lot (Commercial)
C
reader to the corresponding
Pharmacy (see Drive -Through Window) (1) (Does not
land use footnote or special
include a Medical Marijuana Dispensary, which is a pro-
P
provision Municipal Code
.07.020.
Section 17.07.020.
hibited use within the City.)
Photography Studio
P
Printing & Blueprinting
■ Small Copy Center
P
■ Print Shop
P
Private/Public Utility Facility (F)
._.
• Minor
Z/C
■ Major
C
Public Assembly
A
Public Facility -Non -city owned or proposed (see also
P
Public Utility)
_
Public Facility -City owned or proposed (subject to Plan-
P
ning Commission review on referral from City Council)
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Table 5-1: PERMITTED USES
COMMERCIALA
Land Use Category
C-R
Recovery Facility
Uses not shown are prohibited
■ Small (6 or less persons)
A
unless determined by the
E Large (7 or more persons)
C
Planning Director to be
Recycling Facility (V)
consistent with the Specific
Plan.
" Reverse Vending Machines
P
■ Small Collection Facility
A
P - Permitted
Religious Assembly
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Residential Care Facility
Planning Commission
A - Administrative Permit
Congregate Care/Assisted Living
C
Z - Certificate of Zoning
■ Convalescent Hospital
C
Compliance
■ Senior Housing (Independent Living)
C
T - Temporary Conditional
Restaurant
Permit
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
' General
P
to a Primary Use
' Fast Food (see also Drive -Through Window- I)
C
■ Outdoor & Sidewalk Cafe (S)
A
If the listed land use is followed
■ Take Out/Delivery
P
by a letter or a section
4 With Bar & Live Entertainment (R)
C
reference in parenthesis, that
-
Retail, General and Specialty
P
nunzber or reference directs the
reader to the corresponding
Department or Big Box Retail
P
land use footnote or special
Retail Warehouse Store (e.g., big box)
C
provision in Municipal Code
Sign Shop
Section 17.07.020.
■ Small (e.g., typically located in a small of -
C
Tice/retail space)
■ Large
C
Single Room Occupancy Living Unit Facility (Z)
A
Single Room Occupancy Residential Hotel (Z)
A
Studio (e.g. Dance, Martial Arts)
P
Tailor
P
Tattoo/Piercing Studio
P
Telecom Center
Temporary Use/Event (EE, see also DD)
* Arts & Crafts Show
T
■ Circus/Carnival
T
■ Flea Market/Swap Meet
A
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Land Use Category
■ Live Entertainment
■ Outdoor Exhibit
■ Recreation Event
C-R COMMERCIAL■R
A
T Uses not shown are prohibited
A — unless determined by the
Planning Director to be
■ Religious Assembly `°' consistent with the Specific
■ Retail Sales T Plan.
■ Seasonal Lot/Activity (e.g. Christmas trees,
T
pumpkins) P - Permitted
31 Trade Fair T C - Conditionally -permitted by
Theater
Thrift Shop
Transit Facility
Upholstery Shop
C Planning Commission
A - Administrative Permit
P Z - Certificate of Zoning
C Compliance
A T - Temporary Conditional
Permit
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
to a Primary Use
If the listed land use is followed
by a letter or a section
reference in parenthesis, that
number or reference directs the
reader to the corresponding
land use footnote or special
provision in Municipal Code
Section 17.07.020.
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Table 5-1: PERMITTED USES
MIXED -VSE
Land Use Category
M -U
Amusement Center (e.g. video games, other indoor
C
Uses not shown are prohibited
amusements)
unless determined by the
Antique Store
C
Planning Director to be
Bakery (Retail Sales)
C
consistent with the Specific
Bank/Savings & Loan/Credit Union (drive-through win -
Plan.
dows not permitted)
C
P -Permitted
Bar/Nightclub (R)
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Barber/Beauty Shop
C
Planning Commission
Bath House/Spa
C
A - Administrative Permit
Bed & Breakfast Inns (D)
C
T - Temporary Conditional
Billiards Parlor (R)
P
Permit
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
Communication Facility (F)
C/A
to a Primary Use
Cultural Institutions (e.g. museums)
A
Day Care Center (Non -Residential)
C
If the listed land use is followed
Dry Cleaning Outlet
P
by a letter or a section
Florist
P
reference in parenthesis, that
number or reference directs the
Food Store
reader to the corresponding
• Under 15,000 square feet
P
land use footnote or special
• Between 15,000 sq. ft. and 40,000 sq. ft.
C
provision in Municipal Code
Health Club
P
Section 17.07.020.
Hotel (100 rooms or less) (No food preparation unless
applied for and approved as part of project approval or
C*
separately.)
Interior Decorator
P
Laboratory
y In conjunction with a medical, dental or optical
P(I)
use
Laundromat
P
Liquor Store (Off -Sale) (R)
C*
Live Entertainment (R)
C*
Massage Therapy (see Chapter 9.80 of Zoning Code)
P
Medical Clinic
A
Microbrewery (with restaurant)
C*
Office
*Not Allowed in the north district
Professional and Administrative
P
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STANDARDS
Land Use Category
M -U
NIXED -USE
■ Medical and Dental
P
A
Pharmacy (drive-through windows not permitted) (Does
Uses not shown are prohibited
not include a Medical Marijuana Dispensary, which is a
P*
unless determined by the
prohibited use within the City.)
C
Planning Director to be
Photography Studio
p
consistent with the Specific
■ Elementary or Secondary
C**
Plan.
Printing
■ Trade School
C**
■ Small Copy Center
P
P - Permitted
Public Assembly
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Public Facility (e.g. police and fire stations, community
C
Planning Commission
centers, government offices)
A - Administrative Permit
Religious Assembly
A
T - Temporary Conditional
Permit
■ Homeless shelter (6 or less persons)
P
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
Residential Facility
to a Primary Use
■ Congregate Care/Assisted Living
A
■ Convalescent Hospital
A
If the listed land use is followed
■ Single Room Occupancy Living Unit Facility (Z)
P
by a letter or a section
reference in parenthesis, that
■ Single Room Occupancy Residential Hotel (Z)
P
number or reference directs the
■ Senior Housing (Independent Living)
P
reader to the corresponding
Residential Use
land use footnote or special
■ Live/Work (P)
p
provision in Municipal Code
■ Multi -Family
P
Section 17.07.020.
■ Townhouse
P
Restaurant
■ General
P
■ Outdoor & Sidewalk Cafe (S)
A
■ Take Out/Delivery (drive-through windows not
P
permitted)
■ With Bar & Live Entertainment (R)
C
Retail, General and Specialty
P
School
■ Elementary or Secondary
C**
High School
C**
■ Trade School
C**
*Not Allowed in the north district
■ College
C** "Only in the north district. Not Allowed in the
Studio (e.g. Dance, Martial Arts)
south district.
A
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*Not Allowed in the north district
M -U
C
T
T
Il
T
C
T
T
T
C*
C
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Table 5-1: PERMITTED USES
MIXED-USE
Land Use Category
Tailor
Uses not shown are prohibited
Tattoo/Piercing Studio
unless determined by the
Temporary Use/Event (EE; see also DD)
Planning Director to be
consistent with the Specific
Arts &Crafts Show
Plan.
" Circus/Carnival
Flea Market/Swap Meet
P - Permitted
■ Live Entertainment
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Outdoor Exhibit
Planning Commission
A - Administrative Permit
Recreational Event
T - Temporary Conditional
■ Religious Assembly
Permit
■ Retail Sales
I -Uses Allowed as Incidental
■ Seasonal Lot/Activitye. Christmas trees,
( g
to a Primary Use
pumpkins)
■ Trade Fair
If the listed land use is followed
-
by a letter or a section
Theater (under 500 seats)
reference in parenthesis, that
Transit Facility (e.g. bus or train station)
number or reference directs the
Visitor Center
reader to the corresponding
land use footnote or special
provision in Municipal Code
Section 17.07.020.
*Not Allowed in the north district
M -U
C
T
T
Il
T
C
T
T
T
C*
C
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Land Use Category
I -L
INDUSTRIAL
Agricultural Processing (includes viticulture)
C
Agricultural Services
A
Uses not shown are prohibited
Aircraft Related Industry
A
unless determined by the
Planning Director to be
Animal Hospital/Veterinary Clinic
A
consistent with the Specific
Ambulance Service
A
Plan.
Appliance Repair Service
P
Auto Parts Sales &Installation
p
P - Permitted
Automobile Service Station (C)
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Planning Commission
Beverage Bottling Plant
P
A - Administrative Permit
Boat Building
P
Z — Certificate of Zoning
Brewery/Distillery/Winery (R)
A
Compliance
Broadcasting Studio
A
T - Temporary Conditional
Permit
Car Wash
P
A
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
Clubs & Lodges
C
to a Primary Use
Commercial Filming Studio
P
Communication Facility (F)
C/A
If the listed land use is followed
Contractors' Storage Yard
C
by a letter or a section
- - -
reference in parenthesis, that
Convention Center
C
number or reference directs the
Cooperage
P
reader to the corresponding
Cultural Institution (e.g. museums)
C
land use footnote or special
Dairy Products Processing
p
provision in Municipal Code
--
Section 17.07, 020.
Day Care Center (Non -Residential)
C(I)
Dry Cleaning Plant
A
Exterminator
P
Food Processor
C
Fuel Storage
C
Funeral Parlor/Mortuary
C
Health Club
P(I)
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
C
Household Services/Contractors (e.g. plumbing, painting,
P
electrical, interior decorating)
_
Kennel (Commercial) (0)
C
Laundries/Linen Supply Service
P
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Table 5-1: PERMITTED USES
INDUSTRIAL
Land Use Category
I -L
Light Manufacturing and/or Assembly (Laboratory re-
P
Uses not shown are prohibited
quirements to Biosafety Levels I and 2)
unless determined by the
Lumber Yard
P
Planning Director to be
Massage Therapy (see Chapter 9.80 of Zoning Code)
P(I)
consistent with the Specific
Medical Laboratory
A
Plan.
Microbrewery
P - Permitted
■ with restaurant
C
C - Conditionally -permitted by
■ without restaurant
P
Planning Commission
Nursery (Horticulture)
P
A - Administrative Permit
Office
A
Z – Certificate of Zoning
Compliance
Parking Lot (Commercial)
C
T - Temporary Conditional
Parcel Delivery Service
P
Permit
Personal Services
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
" As a Principal Use
A
to a Primary Use
■ As an Incidental Use
I
If the listed land use is followed
Photographic Plant
P
by a letter or a section
Printing & Blueprinting
P
reference in parenthesis, that
Private/Public Utility Facility (F)
number or reference directs the
w Minor
Z/C
reader to the corresponding
land use footnote or special
" Major
C
provision in Municipal Code
Public Assembly
C
Section 17.07.020.
Public Facility—Non-City owned or proposed (see also
C
Public Utility)
Public Facility -City owned or proposed (subject to Plan-
P
ning Commission review on referral from City Council)
Publishing
P
Recycling Facility (V)
■ Reverse Vending Machines
P
0 Small Collection Facility
A
a Large Collection Facility
C
is Light Processing Facility
C
Religious Assembly
C
Research and Development (Laboratory requirements to
P
Biosafety Levels 1 and 2 only)
Restaurant (I)
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Land Use Category
■ As an Incidental Use
Retail Use
■ As an Incidental Use
Retail Warehouse
School
■ Trade School
■ High School
Security Guard Residence
Sign Shop
Stone Works
Studio (e.g. Dance, Martial Arts)
Taxidermist
Telecom Center
Temporary Use/Event (EE, see also DD)
■ Arts & Crafts Show
■ Circus/Carnival
■ Flea Market/Swap Meet
■ Live Entertainment
■ Outdoor Exhibit
■ Recreational Event
■ Religious Assembly
■ Retail Sales
I -L
INDUSTRIAL
A
by a letter or a section
Uses not shown are prohibited
A
unless determined by the
number or reference directs the
Planning Director to be
reader to the corresponding
C
consistent with the Specific
A
Plan.
A
C
P - Permitted
I
C - Conditionally -permitted by
Planning Commission
P
A - Administrative Permit
P
Z — Certificate of Zoning
A
Compliance
A
T - Temporary Conditional
Permit
A
I - Uses Allowed as Incidental
to a Primary Use
11'
T
If the listed land use is followed
A
by a letter or a section
reference in parenthesis, that
A
number or reference directs the
A
reader to the corresponding
A
land use footnote or special
A
provision in Municipal Code
■ Seasonal Lot/Activity (e.g. Christmas trees, T
pumpkins)
• Trade Fair T
Towing Service/Impound Yard A
Trucking Terminal (including moving & storage) A
Upholstery Shop P
Vehicular Dealerships/Rentals (incl. boats, farm & con- A
struction equip.) (FF)
Vehicle Repair/Body Shops (GG) P
Warehousing/Wholesaling P
Section 17.07.020
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Development standards in Table 5-2 are specific to the districts in the Northwest Specific Plan Area. The
districts are shown in Figure 4-1 of Chapter 4, and include Commercial -R, Mixed -Use, and Industrial.
Refer to the City's Zoning Code for regulations regarding Parks/Recreation uses. For any issues not spe-
cifically addressed by the development standards in this Specific Plan, please refer to the Zoning Code.
In the case of a conflict with the Zoning Code, this Specific Plan's development standards apply. The
most compatible zoning designation should be used for such issues as determined by the Planning Direc-
tor.
Table 5-2: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Requirement
Maximum Residential Density (du/acre)
Maximum Building Height - Primary Structure
(vertical feet)'
Maximum Building Height - Accessory Structure
(vertical feet)2
Minimum Setback - Dowdell Avenue (feet)
Minimum Setback - Golf Course Drive West (feet)
Minimum Setback - Labath Avenue (feet)
Commercial -R Mixed -Use
N/A 24
35 or 2 Stories 46 or 4 Stories
16 16
Industrial
N/A
35 or 2
Stories
16
15 N/A 20
10 10
5
5
N/A
N/A
Minimum Setback - Langner Avenue (feet)
15
15
N/A
Minimum Setback - Milbrae Avenue (feet)
N/A
N/A
15
Maximum Setback - Future Interior Mixed -Use
0-10
0-10
N/A
Street (feet)3
Minimum Side Setback - Interior (feet)
10
0
15
Minimum Side Setback - Exterior (feet)
5
0
20
Minimum Rear Setback - Primary Structure (feet)
10
10
15
1 To%vers, spires, cupolas, chinneys, elevator penthouses, water tanks, monuments, and similar structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances covering not
more than rwenty percent of the top floor roof area may exceed by eight feet the maximum permitted height in the zoning district by conditional use permit.
"Building height" means the vertical distance from the finished grade to the highest point of the structure, excluding chimneys and vents.
2 See Section 17.10.060 for additional requirements for accessory structures
I Futurc interior mixed-use streets are publicly -accessible private streets, to he coordinated by the developer at the discretion of the City. For more information,
refer to Appendix A: Design Guidelines,
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Development Requirement
Commercial -R Mixed -Use Industrial
Minimum Rear Setback - Accessory Structure (feet) 5
5 10
Minimum Upper Story Stepback (above second
story or 28 feet, whichever is more restrictive) - 10 10 N/A
Golf Course Drive West (feet)'
1.5 for commercial
and office mixed-use
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)5 0.4 areas; 2.0 for resi- 0.5
dential uses mixed
with office or com-
mercial
4 Upper story Stepback is an additional setback beyond the front setback line. *See illustration above.
5 Per the Rohnert Park General Plan, PARS for mixed-use classiftcations are for combined residential and nonresidential development; no separate residential
density limitations are specified.
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ING AND ACCESS STANDARDS
The following are special parking standards to promote more pedestrian -friendly development and to
discourage providing more parking than is necessary.
SHARED PARKING
Parking can be shared between multiple uses in a mixed-use or commercial environment provided that
project proponents show that parking demand will be adequately met at all times and not result in spillo-
ver or other parking -related issues. The Planning Director may determine that overall parking require-
ments can be reduced if parking is shared.
CENTRALIZED PARKING
In mixed-use areas or multi -tenant commercial areas, single parking structures or lots may be used to
accommodate several uses within a single area. Shared or central parking facilities like this must be
shown to adequately address parking need for a given area thereby reducing the need for dedicated on-
site parking for each individual parcel, building, or use.
RECIPROCAL ACCESS AGREEMENTS
Where adjacent parking lots for two developments occur, parking lots should be connected to one anoth-
er and shared with reciprocal access agreements. The use of parking spaces in this situation shall also be
reciprocal.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS NOT ADDRESSED
Additional development standards are required that are not provided for in this section. In addition to
complying with the development standards above, new development shall comply with the existing Zon-
ing Code in the following areas. In the case of a conflict with the Zoning Code, this Specific Plan's de-
velopment standards apply.
a Fences, Walls, and Landscaping (Municipal Code Chapter 17.14 Fences, Walls, and Landscape
Standards)
® Lighting (Municipal Code Chapter 17.01 Land Use Footnotes/Special Provisions; Municipal
Code Chapter 17.27 Signs; and Municipal Code Chapter 17.12 Performance Standards)
Required Parking (Municipal Code Chapter 17.16 Off -Street Parking Requirements)
Bicycle Parking (Municipal Code Section 17.16.140 Bicycle Parking)
■ Signage (Municipal Code Chapter 17.27 Signs)
a Industrial Performance Standards (Municipal Code Chapter 17.12 Performance Standards)
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