HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2022 669 2022 0524RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-669
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2021-03 AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), 17.20
(USES BY ZONE), AND 17.28 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
USES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO DEFINE "CHAIN STORE" USES, TO ESTABLISH
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF CHAIN
STORES ON HIGH STREET, AND TO MAKE A DETERMINATION
OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, on September 1, 2021, the City Council enacted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 492 to impose a 45 -day moratorium on new formula -based retail
businesses on High Street; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the City Council subsequently adopted Interim
Ordinance No. 496 which superseded Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 492 and imposed
a 10 month and 15 -day moratorium on new formula -based retail businesses, and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the City Council approved the issuance of a 10 -
Day Report on the actions taken to improve the conditions, which led to the City Council's
adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 492 that established the moratorium and
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 496 which extended the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing in
consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03; opened the public hearing
and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal, closed the
public hearing and voted to continue the item and directed staff to make amendments to
the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning
17.28.090 to "Chain Stores and
the definition of Chain Store
Commission directed staff to amend the title of Section
Aesthetics on High Street", remove "retail service" from
within Chapter 17.08, and analyze the associated
administrative processes of the ordinance to determine the most effective means of
implementing the ordinance; and
WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearing on May 24, 2022, the Planning
Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03, the agenda report
and any supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and
took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal, closed the public
hearing, and discussed and reached a decision on this matter, and
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that this project is
exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a project is not subject to CEQA
"where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendments to the MMC
Zone Code Amendment are exempt from review under CEQA because it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of thisnew land use regulation
may have a significant effect on the environment and adoption of a Municipal Code Text
Amendment does not create a significant effect on the environment because it would limit
land uses in a particular zoning district within the City; and
WHEREAS, the unique architectural design and character of High Street has been
recognized by the community as an important resource by which the City can maintain its
small-town character but also build on that history to create a one of a kind of experience
for Moorpark visitors and consumers; and
WHEREAS, preserving and enhancing the economic health and unique appeal of
the High Street's distinctive business offerings and attracting others is vital to the ongoing
preservation and enhancement of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment is in the public interest and reflects the input from residents, decisionmakers,
and other community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will further protect public
health, safety, and general welfare by limiting the development of Chain Stores on High
Street; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would be a
reasonable exercise of the City's police powers to ensure the continued health, safety,
and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning
Commission concurs with the determination of the Community Development Director that
this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines as there would not be a physical change
to any existing land uses a result of this ordinance and this ordinance does not authorize
any additional uses of land.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-03 as shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
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SECTION 3. Filing of Resolution: The Community Development Director
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Alva, Barrett, Rokos, and Chair Landis.
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Brodsly.
ABSENT:
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of May 2022.
Kipp andis
Cha,
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director
Exhibit A — Zoning Ordinance Amendment
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EXHIBIT A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2021-03
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), 17.20
(USES BY ZONE), AND 17.28 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC
USES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) shall be amended to include the following
additional definitions, inserted with the existing definitions in alphabetical order:
"Array of merchandise or menu" means 50 percent or more of in -stock merchandise or
menu items.
"Color scheme" means the selection of colors used throughout, such as on the
furnishings, wall coverings, or as used on the facade. Standardized lighting is considered
cart of the color scheme.
"Chain Store" means any type of retail sales activity conducted within a retail
establishment which, along with ten (10) or more existing operational retail
establishments in the world, maintains two or more of the following features: 11
standardized array of merchandise or menu: 2) standardized color scheme: 3)
standardized decor; 4) standardized facade: 5) standardized layout: 6) standardized sign,
servicemark, or trademark: or 7) uniform apparel.
"Decor" means the style of interior finishes such as the style of furniture, wall coverings,
or permanent fixtures.
"Facade" means the face of the front of a building or tenant space oriented onto a street
or public open space. Awnings are considered part of the facade.
"Layout" means the interior arrangement of furniture, service area, or permanent fixtures.
"Servicemark" means a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination of words,
phrases, symbols, or designs that identifies and distinguishes the source of a service from
one party from those of others.
"Trademark" means a word, means a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination
of words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identifies and distinguishes the source of a
service from one party from those of others.
"Uniform apparel" means standardized items of clothing such as aprons, pants, shirts,
dresses, hats, and pins (other than name tags), as well as standardized colors of clothing.
"Retail establishment" means a commercial establishment that provides goods and/or
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services directly or indirectly to the consumer such as general retail, eating and drinking
places, beauty, personal services, professional office, amusement, health, fitness, and
galleries.
17.20.060
PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
[Blank] = Not permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
NZC = No Zoning Clearance required
TUP = Temporary Use Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
Tables 17.20.060, Section A of the Municipal Code shall be amended as shown below
wherein underline indicates added text:
CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
OT,
M-1
M-2
C-2
A. Retail and Service Uses
1. Adult businesses when in compliance with
ZC
ZC
Sections 17.24.040(N), 17.78.050 and Chapter 5.18
2. Alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption
when in conjunction with another city -approved retail or
service use other than automobile service station or liquor
store
a. Beer and/or wine (*if within one hundred [100] feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
AP*
required)
b. Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
3. Auto mobile/li ht truck/motorcycle
a. Brakes, oil changes, tires and shock sales and
installation, tune-ups and other light service and repair
(with or without hydraulic lifts) (*if within one hundred
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
[100] feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
b. Car washes, self-service or automatic with or without
CUP
CUP
automotive services stations
c. Engine rebuilding, transmission repair, steam cleaning,
CUP
CUP
auto body, painting
d. Parts and supplies
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
e. Rental
AP
AP
AP
f. Sales, with or without service and parts
CUP
CUP
CUP
g. Service stations with or without mini -marts and with or
CUP
CUP
without beer and wine sales for off-site consumption
4. Body piercing and/or tattoo
CUP
5. Building supplies (*if within one hundred [100] feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
AP*
CUP
CUP
required)
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CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
OT,
M-1
M-2
I
C-2
6. Hay and feed sales
CUP
CUP
7. Hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns when in
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
compliance with Chapter 5.44
8. Kennels and catteries
CUP
CUP
9. Liquor stores (when located no closer than one
thousand [1,000] feet of any other liquor store or public or
CUP
CUP
CUP
private school
10. Commercial cannabis activity
11. Nurseries (retail) with or without container grown
plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an
AP
enclosed area
12. Nurseries (wholesale and/or retail) with or without
container grown plants when all equipment and supplies
AP
kept in an enclosed area
13. Pawnshops when in compliance with Chapter 5.32
AP
14. Pest control services (*if within 100 feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
AP*
AP*
required)
15. Private post offices, parcel services, copy centers
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
16. Psychics, fortunetelling, and spiritual advisors when
in compliance with Title 5 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
CUP
CUP
AP*
(*if within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a
conditional use permit is required)
17. Recreational vehicle storage yards when not located
on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as
CUP
shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element Highway
F
Network Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling
18. Recycling centers
CUP
CUP
CUP
19. Recycling drop-off bins when located in an area
determined by the community development director not
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
to be in conflict with parking, vehicle, or pedestrian
circulation
20. Rental and leasing of large equipment with or without
outdoor storage and repair (*if within one hundred [100]
AP*
AP*
feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use
permit is required)
21. Retail shops and personal service establishments,
except as otherwise indicated in this table, including, but
not limited to, antiques, art and craft dealers and supplies,
bakeries, barbers, beauty salons, bicycle sales/service,
books and stationery, camera/photo stores including on-
site processing, carpet and flooring sales/
cleaning/installation, clothing and fabric stores, computer
sales and service, department and variety stores, dry
ZC
ZC
ZC
cleaners, electronic equipment sales and service, florists,
food markets, gift and novelty stores, hardware and tool
stores, home and office furniture and equipment sales,
home appliance sales and service, housewares sales,
jewelry stores, key and locksmiths, music stores
(including recorded music and musical instrument sales,
service, and lessons), newsstands, paint stores, party
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CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
OTC_
M-1
M-2
I
C-2
supply sales and rental, pet grooming, pet sales and
supplies, pharmacies, photography studios, pool and spa
sales and supplies, shoe stores, sporting goods and
equestrian supplies, small equipment rental (no outdoor
storage), toy and hobby stores, video/DVD/CD sales and
rental, wireless sales/service, and uses which the
community development director determines to be similar
when in compliance with Section 17.20.030
22. Retail sales combined with limited distribution and/or
warehousing not exceeding 40% of gross floor area of the
building in which it is located (*if within 100 feet of a
AP*
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
23. Retail sales in the M-1 and M-2 zone limited to a
maximum of 20% of the gross floor area of the building in
which it is located. In an industrial complex the 20% shall
AP
AP
be computed on the basis of the cumulative total floor
area of the industrial planned development IPD
24. Retail sales (temporary) in the M-1 and M-2 zones.
Issuance of a temporary use permit shall take the place
TUP
TUP
of a zoning clearance
25. Thrift stores, secondhand shops, consignment stores
AP
AP
when in compliance with Chapter 5.32
26. Tobacco sales
a. Retail smoking products stores, as defined in
CUP
Chapter 8.32
b. Sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarette
(vaping) products from retail establishments other than
AP
AP
AP
AP
retail smoking products stores
c. Smoking and vaping lounges where tobacco and
vaping products are sold for on-site consumption (e.g.,
cigar lounges, hookah lounges, vaping lounges) other
than retail smoking products stores
27. Industrial Hem
a. Industrial hemp product retail sales, stand-alone retail
store (*consistent with the requirements of
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
Chapter 17.28.080
b. Industrial hemp product retail sales, accessory (sales
display area limited to a maximum of 5% of the retail floor
NZC
NZC
NZC
NZC
area of the establishment in which it is located
B. Eating and Drinking Places
1. Bars with or without entertainment including, but not
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
limited to, cocktail lounges, cabarets
2. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries/tasting rooms
with or without restaurant and with or without outdoor
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
seating and with or without entertainment
3. Restaurants and similar establishments engaged
primarily in the retail sale of prepared food for on-site or
off-site consumption in accordance with the restrictions
below:
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CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
C_
M-1 M-1
M-2
I
C-2
a. With or without entertainment and with or without on-
site consumption of beer and wine and other alcoholic
beverages and with or without outdoor seating (*if within
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
AP*
100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
b. With drive-in or drive-through facilities (sale of alcoholic
beverages from the drive-in or drive-through facilities is
CUP
prohibited) with or without outdoor seating (Only
permitted in the CPD Zone
C. Office and Professional Uses
1. Financial services
a. Banks and other financial institutions, except those set
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
forth below
b. Check cashing, payday loan, and vehicle title loan
establishments (Onlypermitted in CPD Zone)AP
c. Automated/automatic teller machines ATMs
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
AP
2. Laboratories: research and scientific
AP
AP
AP
a. Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory
CUP
CUP
3. Professional and administrative offices, including, but
not limited to: accounting, advertising agencies,
chiropractic, collection services; dental, direct mail
marketing companies, employment agencies,
engineering services, insurance, investment; medical,
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
optical and related health services; planning services,
real estate services; secretarial services, travel agencies,
and uses which the community development director
determines to be similar when in compliance with
Section 17.20.030
4. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals
a. Without boarding (keeping of animals indoors and on-
site for medical purposes shall not be considered
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
boarding)
b. With boarding indoors or outdoors
CUP
CUP
CUP
5. Massage establishments when in compliance with
Chapter 5.48 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
a. Massage establishments with 4 or more massage
stations, or where 20% or more of the floor area is
CUP
dedicated to massage services (Only permitted in the
CPD Zone
b. Massage establishments at day spas, salons, or similar
uses with 3 or fewer massage stations, provided that less
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
than 20% of the floor area is dedicated to massage
services
D. Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution, and
Warehousing Uses
1. Cement, concrete and plaster, and product fabrication
CUP
2. Distribution and transportation facilities
CUP
CUP
3. Heavy machinery repair, including trucks, tractors, and
CUP
buses
4. Manufacturing and assembly, including, but not limited
ZC*
ZC*
to, appliances, cabinets, cleaners, clothing, computers,
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CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
�T1
M-1
M-2
C-2
cosmetics, detergents, electronics, furniture, leather
products, machinery, medical and scientific instruments,
paper, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, photographic and
optical goods, plastic products, signs and advertising
displays, soap, textiles and other uses which the
community development director determines to be similar
when in compliance with Section 17.20.030 (*if within
100 feet of a residentially zoned property an
administrative permit is required)
5. Outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city
CUP
AP*
AP*
approved use and when all storage is screened by an 8 -
foot -high masonry wall architecturally matched to the
structure (*if within 100 feet of a residentially zoned
property a conditional use permit is required)
6. Self -storage or mini storage when not located on
CUP
CUP
parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as shown
on the Moorpark Circulation Element Highway Network
Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling
7. Warehousing
AP
AP
8. Welding
AP
AP
9. Industrial hemp warehousing, and manufacturing and
processing (*except that the process of combining
prepared industrial hemp ingredients with other products
shall be allowed as an accessory use within a permitted
processing or assembly use, with a Zoning Clearance
E. Public and Semi -Public Uses
1. Amusement and recreational facilities as defined in
Chapter 17.08
a. Arcades video and computer) and cyber cafes
CUP
CUP
CUP
b. Health clubs, gymnasiums, fitness centers, and fitness
studios for uses such as martial arts, yoga, dance, and
other similar uses or combination of uses
i. up to 3,000 square feet
AP
AP
AP
AP
ii. over 3,000 square feet (*if within 100 feet of a
AP*
AP*
AP*
AP*
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
c. Auditoriums, community centers, dancehalls, and
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
indoor motion picture theaters
d. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys,
CUP
CUP
with or without alcohol
2. Care facilities, including adult day care facilities,
CUP
CUP
CUP
Alzheimer's day care facilities, congregate living health
facilities, child day care centers, community treatment
facilities, foster family and adoption agencies, hospices,
long-term health care facilities, residential care facilities
for the elderly, residential care facilities for persons with
chronic life-threatening illness, skilled nursing and
intermediate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities,
and therapeutic day services facilities
3. Emergency shelters in compliance with the
ZC*
requirements of Chapter 17.28 *allowed in C-2 zone
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CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
OT'
M-1
M-2
I
C-2
only, not permitted in CPD zone; emergency shelters are
also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of
religious assembly)
4. Single room occupancy unit development in
ZC*
compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 17.28 (*allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted
in CPD zone
5. Clubhouses, social clubs, service clubs with or without
CUP
CUP
alcohol
6. Energy production from renewable resources
CUP
CUP
7. Governmental uses including, but not limited to, city
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
offices, community rooms, fire stations, human service
centers, libraries, police stations, public utility facilities
8. Hospitals including urgent care (*if within one hundred
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
[100] feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
9. Places of religious assembly, with or without schools
and/or social services, including emergency shelters
i. up to 3,000 square feet
CUP
AP
AP
AP
AP
CUP
CUP
ii. over 3,000 square feet (*if within 100 feet of a
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
AP*
CUP
CUP
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
10. Private education facilities including, but not limited
CUP
to, colleges and universities, elementary, middle, and
high schools
11. Private training facilities including, but not limited to,
CUP
CUP
AP*
AP*
AP*
professional and vocational schools, art and craft
schools, music schools not part of a music store, and
driver training schools (*if within 100 feet of a residentially
zoned property a conditional use permit is required)
12. Recreational facilities (private), indoor or outdoor,
AP*
AP*
CUP
with or without food services, including, but not limited to,
batting cages, bicycle and skate facilities, golf courses
(including miniature golf and driving ranges), and sports
fields. Bicycles and skate parks shall be in compliance
with Chapter 17.28 (*if within 100 feet of a residentially
zoned property a conditional use permit is required)
13. Utility structures (electrical boxes, transformers and
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
valve apparatus that have no covered floor area and are
attached to the ground by poles, columns or pedestals
shall not require a zone clearance
14. Wireless communications facilities, in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 17.42
a. Major wireless communications facilities
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
b. Minor wireless communications facilities
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
APc.
Collocation wireless communications facilities
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC
ZC(consistent
with definition of "collocation facility" in
:AUP
Section 17.42.020F.
Accesso and Miscellaneous Uses
1. Outdoor sales
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
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` If the proposed use is determined to be a Chain Store see Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores) for supplemental
requirements.
17.28.090
CHAIN STORES AND AESTHETICS ON HIGH STREET
Section 17.28.090 of the Municipal Code shall be amended as shown below wherein
underline indicates added text:
A. Puraose. The auraose of this section is to reaulate the location and operation of
Chain Stores in the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) Zone in order to maintain the
small town, rural character, and the economic vitality of the city's commercial
center. The City has determined that the preservation of High Street's unique
architecture, streetscape, and other design elements will promote the long-term
viability of the historic commercial center. The City has also determined that
preserving a balanced mix of local-, regional-, and national -based businesses as
well as small and medium sized businesses will maintain and promote the long-
term economic vitality of neighborhood and visitor -serving businesses and the
community as a whole. It is therefore the intention of the City that an over -
concentration of Chain Stores not be allowed. All Chain Stores are prohibited in
the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) Zone unless approved with a conditional use
permit, subject to the findings contained in this Section. Any Chain Store approved
with a conditional use permit shall create a unique visual appearance that reflects
and complements the distinctive historical character of High Street.
B. Applicability. This Section applies to any proposed use in the Old Town
Commercial (C -OT) Zone determined to be a Chain Store.
C. Responsibility of Chain Store Use Determination
CPD
Zones
C -O
C-1
OTC_
M-1
M-2
I
C-2
2. Retail shops and services as listed in
AP
Table 17.20.060(A)(21) when the uses are determined by
the community development director to be ancillary to
office use of the property
3. Temporary motion picture, television, or still
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
photography production (and related activities and
structures) in accordance with Section 17.28.120
4. Temporary uses including, but not limited to, carnivals,
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
TUP
Christmas tree sales, circuses, festivals, sidewalk sales,
special events, outdoor sales, when in compliance with
Chapter 17.44. Issuance of a temporary use permit shall
take the place of a zoning clearance. Temporary uses
lasting more than 180 days require an AP
5. Drive-through facilities associated with permitted uses
CUP
CUP
in the zone other than eating and drinking places (Not
allowed in C-2 Zone
6. Cultivation of industrial hem
` If the proposed use is determined to be a Chain Store see Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores) for supplemental
requirements.
17.28.090
CHAIN STORES AND AESTHETICS ON HIGH STREET
Section 17.28.090 of the Municipal Code shall be amended as shown below wherein
underline indicates added text:
A. Puraose. The auraose of this section is to reaulate the location and operation of
Chain Stores in the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) Zone in order to maintain the
small town, rural character, and the economic vitality of the city's commercial
center. The City has determined that the preservation of High Street's unique
architecture, streetscape, and other design elements will promote the long-term
viability of the historic commercial center. The City has also determined that
preserving a balanced mix of local-, regional-, and national -based businesses as
well as small and medium sized businesses will maintain and promote the long-
term economic vitality of neighborhood and visitor -serving businesses and the
community as a whole. It is therefore the intention of the City that an over -
concentration of Chain Stores not be allowed. All Chain Stores are prohibited in
the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) Zone unless approved with a conditional use
permit, subject to the findings contained in this Section. Any Chain Store approved
with a conditional use permit shall create a unique visual appearance that reflects
and complements the distinctive historical character of High Street.
B. Applicability. This Section applies to any proposed use in the Old Town
Commercial (C -OT) Zone determined to be a Chain Store.
C. Responsibility of Chain Store Use Determination
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1. Any application in the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) Zone determined by the
City to be a Chain Store on which the Applicant has not identified the use as a
Chain Store is incomplete and cannot be processed until the omission is
corrected.
2. Any entitlement approved that is determined by the City to have been, at the
time of application, a Chain Store that did not identify the use as such is subject
to revocation in writing at any time.
3. In the event the City determines that a permit application or permit subject to
this section is for a Chain Store, the permit applicant or holder bears the burden
of proving to the City that the proposed or existing use does not constitute a
Chain Store.
D. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process.
1. Approval of a conditional use permit is required for any Chain Stores proposed
in the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) zone:
2. The expansion of any existing Chain Store in the Old Town Commercial (C -OT)
zone shall require a conditional use permit if the Chain Store does not already
have a conditional use permit;
3. The cumulative expansion of a permitted Chain Store by 500 or more square
feet of floor area shall require a modification to the conditional use permit: and
4. The Chain Store shall fully comply with all applicable regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance includina adherence to the desian auidelines established in the
Downtown Specific Plan
5. In addition to all of the findings required by MMC Section 17.44.040(D), all of
the following findings must be made prior to the issuance of a conditional use
permit for a Chain Store:
a. The Chain Store will not result in an over -concentration of Chain Stores in
the Old Town Commercial (C -OT) zone;
b. The Chain Store will promote variety to assure a balanced mix of
commercial uses available to serve both resident and visitor populations:
c. The Chain Store will contribute to an appropriate balance of local-, regional-
, and national -based business establishments as well as small- and
medium-sized business establishments in the zone: and
d. The proposed use, together with its design and improvement, is compatible
with the existing architectural and aesthetic character of High Street and
adheres to the design guidelines of the Downtown Specific Plan.