A. The designation of the Northgate special planning district (SPD) recognizes the area as one requiring unique guidance to revitalize commercial areas and protect viable residential sites located to the east. The zone encourages upgrading and reuse of commercial development along the east side of Northgate Boulevard, while providing for local-serving commercial and business opportunities that are compatible with adjacent residential uses. The intent is to retain and encourage commercial and neighborhood office uses that serve the surrounding area and through traffic, thus maintaining the district's importance to the community. The goals of the Northgate SPD are to:
1. Upgrade and revitalize existing commercial developments on the east and west sides of Northgate Boulevard;
2. Ensure that new commercial and office developments are compatible with adjacent residential uses;
3. Ensure well-balanced local-serving office and commercial uses in the special planning district zone;
4. Encourage new commercial and office uses at focused commercial centers located at the intersection of West El Camino Avenue and Northgate Boulevard and the intersection of San Juan Road and Northgate Boulevard, to attract a number of patrons at one time and encourage interaction between the public and the service or product provider; and
5. Encourage both vertical and horizontal mixed-use development along Northgate Boulevard.
B. Development within the Northgate SPD is subject to the special rules and regulations in this chapter in addition to the other regulations of this title. The provisions of this chapter prevail over any conflicting provisions of this title. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)