18.08.060 STRUCTURAL SETBACKS.

   .010   Setbacks. The minimum setbacks for commercial zones are set forth in Table 8-G. These setbacks apply in addition to the setback and yard requirements of Sections 18.40.040 (Structural Setbacks and Yards) and 18.40.050 (Special Area Setbacks) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards).

      .0101   Landscaped setbacks are set forth in Part 1 of Table 8-G; these areas shall be landscaped with lawns, trees, shrubs or other plants as set forth in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) and shall not contain any portion of any structure except as specifically allowed by this section.

      .0102   Structural setbacks are set forth in Part 2 of Table 8-G; these areas shall not contain any portion of any structure except as specifically allowed by this section. Landscaping is required only within any required landscaped setbacks.

      .0103   Encroachments into setback areas are set forth in subsection .030 below.

Table 8-G MINIMUM SETBACKS: COMMERCIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Setbacks
Part 1 – Landscaped Setbacks
C-NC	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: 10 feet, as measured from the ultimate highway right-of-way line as designated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: 10 feet, as measured from the planned street right-of-way line; provided, however, that where more than two-thirds of the property in the block on the opposite side of the local street are zoned for single-family residential use and, if parking is provided between the landscaped setback and any building, a 3-foot high earthen berm or masonry wall, screened with clinging vines and/or shrubs on both sides, shall be provided to the rear of the 10-foot landscaped area
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary: 10 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: None
C-R	•   Abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and on or off ramp): 10 feet
	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: 10 feet, as measured from the ultimate highway right-of-way line as designated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: 15 feet, as measured from the planned street right-of-way line; provided, however, that where more than two-thirds of the property in the block on the opposite side of the local street are zoned for single-family residential use and, if parking is provided between the landscaped setback and any building, a 3-foot high earthen berm or masonry wall, screened with clinging vines and/or shrubs on both sides, shall be provided to the rear of the 15-foot landscaped area
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary: 15 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: None
C-G	•   Abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and on or off ramp): 10 feet
	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: 10 feet, as measured from the ultimate highway right-of-way line as designated on the Circulation Element of the General Plan
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: 10 feet, as measured from the planned street right-of-way line; provided, however, that where more than two-thirds of the property in the block on the opposite side of the local street are zoned for single-family residential use and, if parking is provided between the landscaped setback and any building, a 3-foot high earthen berm or masonry wall, screened with clinging vines and/or shrubs on both sides, shall be provided to the rear of the 10-foot landscaped area.
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary: 10 feet, with trees planted on maximum 20-foot centers to provide an effective visual screen between the C-G and Residential zones.
	•   Abutting Any Alley: None
O-L	Same as C-NC
O-H	Same as C-R

 

Table 8-G MINIMUM SETBACKS: COMMERCIAL ZONES
Zone	Minimum Setbacks
Part 2 – Structural Setbacks
C-NC	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
	°   A one-story building: 20 feet
	°   A two-story building: 51 feet
	°   A three-story building: 76 feet
	°   A four-story building: 101 feet
	°   A five-story building: 126 feet
	°   A six-story building: 151 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: 10 feet; provided, however, that one-half (1//2) the width of the alley may be applied in measuring the setback
C-R	•   Abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and one or off ramp): Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
	°   A one-story building: 25 feet
	°   A two-story building: 51 feet
	°   A three-story building: 76 feet
	°   A four-story building: 101 feet
	°   A five-story building: 126 feet
	°   A six-story building: 151 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: 10 feet; provided, however, that one-half (1//2) the width of the alley may be applied   in measuring the setback
C-G	Same as C-NC, except where abutting any freeway right-of-way (including any freeway transition and on or off ramp): Same as Landscape Setback
O-L	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback·
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
	°   A one-story building: 20 feet
	°   A two-story building: 51 feet
	°   A three-story building: 101 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: 10 feet; provided, however, that one-half (1//2) the width of the alley may be applied in measuring the setback
O-H	•   Abutting Any Arterial Highway: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Local Street: Same as Landscape Setback
	•   Abutting Any Non-Residential Interior Site Boundary Lines: None
	•   Abutting Any Residential Zone Boundary:
	°   A one-story building: 20 feet
	°   A two-story building: 51 feet
	°   A three-story building: 101 feet
	°   A four-story building: 151 feet
	°   A five-story building: 201 feet
	°   A six- or more story building: 226 feet
	•   Abutting Any Alley: 10 feet; provided, however, that one-half (1//2) the width of the alley may be applied in measuring the setback

 

   .020   Building Setbacks. Where trash enclosures, trash compactors, loading and delivery areas or bays, compressors or other mechanical equipment are proposed in setback areas adjacent to residential uses and residential zones, the minimum setback between these structures and uses and the residential zone boundary shall be not less than ten (10) feet.

   .030   Encroachments. Allowable encroachments into the setback requirements in Table 8-G are set forth below. Any encroachment that conflicts with the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.

      .0301   Canopies (fixed) or trellises may encroach into a required setback on a public street no more than three (3) feet.

      .0302   Cornices, eaves, sills, belt courses, buttresses and fireplaces may encroach into any required setback not more than two (2) feet.

      .0303   Driveways providing access from adjacent streets or private accessways may encroach into any required street landscape and structural setback.

      .0304   Fences and walls that comply with Section 18.46.110 of Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) may encroach into any required setback.

      .0305   Three (3) flagpoles for the display of national, state, city and/or company trademark or logo, not to exceed the maximum structural height.

      .0306   Guard railings for safety protection around hazardous areas as required by City codes may encroach into any required setback.

      .0307   Light fixtures may encroach into any required setback, except required setbacks adjacent to residential zones where developed with residential uses or residential uses in any zone.

      .0308   Parking spaces (open) and open vehicular accessways may encroach into required structural setback areas, but shall not encroach into minimum required landscape setbacks.

      .0309   Signs that comply with Section 18.08.080 of this chapter may encroach into any required setback.

      .0310   Trees, shrubs, flowers or plants shall be permitted in any required setback as permitted in Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening).

      .0311   Walkways leading from parking areas and public sidewalks may encroach into any required landscaped setback, provided the walkway is integrated with the landscape design and does not significantly reduce the landscape area. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 9; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6101 § 6 (part); April 22, 2008: Ord. 6506 § 9; February 9, 2021.)