(A) Table 15-2 identifies the development standards applicable to all development in the C-N, C-O, CBD, C-G, and C-LI zones.
(B) Those lots shown on an approved and recorded subdivision map or certificate of compliance may be used as a building site irrespective of the minimum lot size, lot width, and lot depth standards set forth in
Table 15-2
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(C) Additional standards for Central Business District (CBD) Zone. In addition to the development standards contained in Table 15-2, the following standards apply to development in the CBD zone.
(1) Shared parking. Shared parking is encouraged pursuant to the provisions of § 16.46.060 of this Title 16.
(2) Zero Lot Line on Main Street between 7th Street and 12th Street.
(a) Either the first floor or the second floor must be built to and parallel with the front property line.
(b) The second floor of all structures must be built to and parallel with the front property line, except that up to 50% of the second floor frontage may be set back only if the first floor is built to and parallel to the front property line.
(3) Encroachment into required setbacks.
(a) Architectural features may project up to three feet beyond the property or right-of-way line, provided such projection is a minimum of eight feet above the highest point of publicly owned ground over which such features project. No feature may project into any adjoining privately owned parcel, nor obstruct a vehicle access route or parking area.
(b) Awnings may project up to eight feet beyond the property or right-of-way line, provided such projection is a minimum of 12 feet above the highest point of ground over which the awning projects.
(4) Mechanical/electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae. All mechanical/electrical equipment and satellite dish antennae must be screened by architectural treatments compatible with the architecture of the building they serve. All rooftop equipment must be placed behind a permanent parapet wall or equipment screen so that it is completely screened from view from the ground level.
(5) Outdoor dining.
(a) Restaurants with outdoor dining areas on private property are permitted.
(b) Restaurants with outdoor dining areas on public property or right-of-way may obtain a permit pursuant to Chapter 124 of this Code.
(6) Design guidelines. All development must comply with the Design Guidelines for Downtown Santa Paula, adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(D) Standards for Mixed-Use Development.
(1) Mixed-use developments that contain both commercial and residential uses must comply with the following standards:
(a) Retail/commercial uses must be located on the ground floor level in the entire portion of the building fronting the primary street, and must occupy a minimum of 30% of the ground floor area.
(b) Residential dwelling units, cultural uses, and office uses are allowed on the second and third floors, and behind the ground floor retail/commercial use.
(c) Separate entrances to the different use occupancies must be provided for residential and nonresidential uses. When possible, separate entrances to residential units must be provided in the front of the building. Separations will be reviewed through the applicable discretionary permit review process. Adequate soundproofing and odor control between residential and nonresidential uses must be provided.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04; Am. Ord. 1151, passed 1-3-06; Am. Ord. 1159, passed 6-19-06; Am. Ord. 1305, passed 10-7-20)