HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2022 0706 CCSA REG ITEM 08ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of July 6, 2022
ACTION APPROVED STAFF
RECOMMENDATION INCLUDING
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO.
503, AS AMENDED. (ROLL CALL VOTE:
3-0, COUNCILMEMBERS CASTRO AND
GROFF RECUSED)
BY A. Hurtado.
A. Consider an Ordinance Approving 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 and to Establish Regulations Related to the
Operation of Chain Stores on High Street and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection
Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive public
testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. 503
approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03 for first reading, waive full
reading, and place the Ordinance on the agenda for the July 20, 2022, regular
meeting for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
(ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED) (Staff: Carlene Saxton, Community
Development Director)
Item: 8.A.
Item: 8.A.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director
BY: Adam Pisarkiewicz, Contract Planner
DATE: 07/06/2022 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider an Ordinance Approving 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 and to
Establish Regulations Related to the Operation of Chain Stores on High
Street and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith
BACKGROUND
There are currently no permanent regulations that restrict the operation of formula-based
retail businesses (also known as chain stores) downtown, or anywhere else within
Moorpark. Since 2018, there have been several significant developments and new uses
proposed downtown. This interest creates a greater potential for downtown to attract
chain stores and that may compromise the unique character and mix of uses. These
recent projects are summarized below and demonstrate a growing momentum for new
investment, redevelopment, and revitalization downtown.
• FARMERS MARKET (High Street) – Every Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
• 11 HIGH STREET – A proposed 1,584 square-foot restaurant with on-site service
of beer and wine within an existing 4,194 square-foot building located at the
northeast corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue. Conditional Use Permit
No. 2019-06 associated with this project was approved by the Planning
Commission in February 2020.
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• 233 HIGH STREET – A request to renovate the interior floor space to enhance the
building and accommodate a potential food tenant. The request also includes the
addition of a new entrance and outdoor seating area along the west of the building,
along with a trash enclosure and associated site improvements. A building permit
was approved for this project and construction is currently underway.
• 313 HIGH STREET – A request to construct an outdoor bar and food venue with
on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, three food and beverage service
stations, and a 1,205 square-foot, two-story office building. The existing
businesses (Boba Cuz, Luna Llena, and Famous Taco Bar Catering) would remain
on-site. Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-05 associated with this project is
currently being refined by the applicant.
• HIGH STREET DEPOT (266 High Street) – A proposed mixed-use development
including 79 residential units, approximately 15,000 square feet of ground-floor
commercial uses, as well as a central community green space.
• HI-TECH AUTO AND TIRE CENTER (13816 Princeton Avenue) – Demolition of
an existing 2,300 square-foot auto sales building and redevelopment with a new,
6,186 square foot, auto repair shop and associated site improvements.
Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 2020-01 and Conditional Use
Permit No. 2020-04 associated with this project were approved by the City Council
on July 7, 2021.
• LUCKY FOOLS EXPANSION (79 and 95 High Street) – A proposed interior 1,750
square-foot expansion of Lucky Fools into the adjacent tenant space immediately
to the east in order to provide a venue for special events. Building permits are
currently under review and a permit adjustment (planning permit) will be required.
• M ON HIGH (225 High Street) – A request to operate a restaurant with outdoor
dining, entertainment, and the on-site service of alcohol. Conditional Use Permit
No. 2019-05 associated with this project was approved by the Planning
Commission in October 2019.
• METROLINK PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS – City-funded improvements to
the north and south Metrolink parking lots including adding an additional driveway
entrance into the south lot, rebuilding/expanding the north parking lot. The north
lot improvements along High Street include enhanced signage, bus shelter,
lighting, and special design features that are consistent with those proposed for
the adjacent High Street Depot development project.
In addition to these new projects, High Street continues to draw visitors and filming
productions due to downtown’s unique charm and character. This included a major feature
film that hosted director Steven Spielberg and a production team of over 120 people in
August of 2021.
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Interim Urgency Ordinance
On July 7, 2021, the City Council directed staff to prepare an urgency ordinance
prohibiting the establishment of chain stores along High Street. In reaching this decision,
the Council acknowledged an increased interest in new development along High Street
and a desire to maintain the unique rural character of Moorpark’s “downtown”. Chain
store restrictions are designed to create and preserve a supportive environment for
independent small businesses and to protect community character. Similar ordinances
have been adopted by a number of communities, including the cities of Malibu, Ojai, and
San Francisco.
On September 1, 2021, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 492
establishing a moratorium on new chain stores on High Street, pursuant to Government
Code Sections 65858, 36934, and 36937. The interim ordinance defined chain stores as
those businesses that operate five or more existing establishments in the world and which
also maintain two or more of the following features: 1) standardized array of merchandise
or menu; 2) standardized color scheme; 3) standardized décor; 4) standardized façade;
5) standardized layout; 6) standardized signage, servicemark, or trademark; or 7) uniform
apparel.
Under the moratorium, new businesses meeting these criteria are prohibited from
operating along High Street and 500 feet east of the intersection of High Street/Princeton
Avenue and Spring Road. See Figure 1 below for properties subject to the moratorium.
The ordinance only restricts chain stores within this defined area. No restrictions on these
types of businesses are currently proposed or planned elsewhere within the City. Chain
stores are therefore not to be precluded from operating in other areas of the City. Existing
businesses meeting the criteria described above (such as the 76 Station at 13800
Princeton Avenue) are not affected by the interim ordinance.
Figure 1: Properties subject to the Chain Store Moratorium are highlighted in blue
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The interim ordinance remained in effect for an initial 45-day period, during which the City
Council extended the interim ordinance by an additional 10 months and 15 days at its
public hearing on October 6, 2021. Concurrently, City staff began the process of
preparing a permanent zoning ordinance and to then process through the normal zoning
adoption process. The interim ordinance will expire on August 31, 2022.
On April 26, 2022, the Planning Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2021-03, initiating 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 (MMC) to define Chain Store uses and establish regulations related to the operation
of chain stores on High Street. The Planning Commission received public testimony both
in support and opposition to the proposed ordinance. Following discussion and
deliberation, the Planning Commission voted (4-0-1 abstain) to continue the item and
directed staff to return with the following changes and additional information:
1. Retitle Section 17.28.090 from “Chain Stores” to “Chain Store Aesthetics on High
Street”;
2. Remove “retail service” from the proposed definition of Chain Store in order to
allow for commercial offices that might qualify as a Chain Store to not be subject
to the proposed ordinance;
3. Provide a summary of the anticipated costs and timing associated with the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application;
4. Explore whether Chain Store applications and the provisions of this ordinance
could be reviewed and approved through the existing administrative permit
process by the Community Development Director, rather than a CUP; and,
5. Clarification of how Chain Store signs would be regulated under the proposed
ordinance.
On May 24, 2022, the Planning Commission again considered Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-03. The Planning Commission received public testimony from one
speaker in opposition. City Staff addressed the Commission’s direction from the April 26,
2022, public hearing in the following manner:
1. Staff recommended retitling Section 17.28.090 to “Chain Stores and Aesthetics on
High Street”. The inclusion of “and” to the title denotes that aesthetics are one
element of the proposed ordinance rather than the entirety. In Section 17.28.090,
three out of the four recommended findings directly relate to regulating the
proliferation of chain stores along High Street while remaining finding relates
specifically to aesthetics but given that it is only one of four findings, titling the
ordinance “Chain Store Aesthetics on High Street”, per Commission direction,
could potentially misrepresent the intent of the ordinance and its contents.
Additionally, public input received noted concerns regarding chain stores
specifically and a preference for supporting independent retail uses, in addition to
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the related aesthetic impacts. Therefore, staff recommended amending the title of
Section 17.28.090 to “Chain Stores and Aesthetics on High Street.”
2. The term “retail service” was eliminated from the proposed Chain Store definition
in order to exempt commercial office uses from being considered a Chain Store.
Commissioners noted that the current definition of Chain Store and its associated
criteria could potentially limit businesses that operate commercial offices, such as
franchise insurance brokers or real estate agents affiliated with larger companies
that may be subject to the proposed regulations. The elimination of retail service
from the definition narrows the scope of the ordinance to apply only retail sales
activity.
3. The City requires a deposit for all CUP applications rather than a flat fee. City staff
bills the applicant according to time spent on CUP application review, legal
noticing, and preparation for the public hearing. If approved, staff estimates that
review of Chain Store CUP requests would be a relatively straightforward process
with clearly defined application submittal requirements that would minimize the
costs incurred by the applicants. Unlike CUP requests for alcohol, Chain Store
CUP applications would not require review of other departments, which would also
control costs. Conditional use permits generally take two months to be processed
from receipt to Planning Commission hearing; however, this timeframe depends
on the quality and completeness of the initial application material. Staff is currently
engaged in a comprehensive fee study that will evaluate the conditional use permit
fee. If the proposed Chain Store ordinance is approved, staff would work with the
fee consultant to scope out a fee specific to this application and the estimated costs
incurred by the City to process. Given the review of CUP applications for Chain
Stores would not require review by multiple City departments, it is likely that the
cost to review Chain Store CUPs would be less than other CUPs.
4. Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) currently allows for most retail in the Old Town
Commercial (C-OT) zoning district to be approved either through the zoning
clearance or administrative permit process, both of which are approved by
Community Development Department staff, with the exception of some uses such
as those involving the sale of alcohol which require a conditional use permit
approval from the Planning Commission. The intent of the proposed ordinance is
for chain store retailers, that could have a potentially detrimental effect on High
Street’s historic character, to have a higher level of review to ensure there is not
an overconcentration of chain stores on High Street, there is an appropriate
balance of commercial uses, and to allow for the Downtown Specific Plan’s design
guidelines to be enforced through an official approving authority at a public
hearing. Amending the ordinance to allow for Chain Stores to be approved either
through an Administrative Permit would then force the Community Development
Director to make the discretionary findings and dictate adherence to the design
guidelines, without very limited public comment or opportunity for input. The
Planning Commission is an appointed body of community representatives. Staff
believes that the level of discretion required to determine the findings associated
with the proposed ordinance are more appropriate for consideration by the
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Planning Commission, rather than a City staff member. Therefore, staff did not
recommend amending the ordinance to allow for review of chain stores through an
administrative process.
5. Signs are not being regulated beyond the requirements of existing Municipal Code
Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations) within the proposed ordinance. The Downtown
Specific Plan contains minimal guidance on sign design beyond recommended lamp
types for lighting signs. “Standardized sign” is only one of seven criteria that could
be incorporated when determining if a proposed retail use is a chain store. The
proposed ordinance does not create any new standards for chain store signs on High
Street. Any amendments to Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations) or amendments to the
Downtown Specific Plan to include sign standards would have to be initiated by the
City Council.
Following discussion and deliberation, the Planning Commission voted (4-0-1 with
Commissioner Brodsly abstaining) to adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-669, recommending
City Council adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
As the first step in preparing a permanent ordinance, the City’s consultant, Civic
Solutions, prepared a case study analysis and recommendations report. The report
analyzed chain store ordinances from four similar cities in California and made
recommendations on how Moorpark should proceed in creating their own ordinance that
will be tailored for High Street.
Public Outreach
On December 9, 2021, the City hosted an open-house style workshop at the Cactus Patch
Restaurant, located at 197 High Street. This event was advertised on the City’s website
and social media as well as distributing mailers and handouts translated in English and
Spanish to residents and businesses around High Street. The open house provided an
opportunity for the public to provide initial direction on key aspects of the permanent chain
store ordinance.
The open house was attended by approximately 20 people. Attendees provided a wide
spectrum of opinions, ranging from allowing chain stores along High Street to an outright
ban as well as a middle-ground approach by allowing chain stores under strict conditions.
Existing business owners on High Street expressed their desire to be able to potentially
sell their business or property to a chain corporation and concern that any regulations
may limit potential buyers.
In an effort to gather additional input, the City hosted an online survey in English and
Spanish that was posted online for two weeks following the open house. The survey was
posted to the City’s website and social media and received a total of 273 responses. The
feedback captured key data that would assist staff in preparing the draft ordinance.
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The results of the survey and outreach event indicated that a majority of respondents
support the regulation of chain stores along High Street in some manner. The key theme
that emerged was balancing the desires of residents at-large with the needs of High
Street’s existing business and property owners. It was also acknowledged that the
proposed ordinance should be flexible to consider exceptions for desired businesses,
provided that the appearance of the storefront was consistent with the overall design and
character of High Street.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
The proposed amendments to the Moorpark Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 17 Zoning
Code include Chapter 17.08 (Definitions), Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone), and Chapter
17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses). Staff has prepared the following recommended
regulations for Chain Stores along High Street. The proposed ordinance (Attachment 1,
Exhibit A) incorporates the Urgency Ordinance as a template in concert with the case
studies analysis and public feedback. Proposed amendments are underlined in the text
below.
Chapter 17.08 Definitions
The terms “Formula Retail” and “Formula Establishment” was changed to “Chain Store”
in the proposed ordinance. The criteria of five or more establishments worldwide was
changed to 10 or more establishments worldwide, in order to allow for more local or
regional establishments that have less than ten locations but more than five. Lastly, at
the direction of the Planning Commission, the term “retail service” was removed from the
Chain Store definition in order to allow for commercial offices, without being subject to the
proposed ordinance. The updated definition is proposed to be added to Chapter 17.08
(Definitions).
Staff recommends amending Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) to include additional definitions
to Chain Stores and each of its associated criteria.
“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
part 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: 1)
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.
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“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
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.
Chapter 17.20 Uses by Zone - Zoning District and Use Table
The area boundary established in the Urgency Ordinance determined where the Chain
Store mortarium would apply. The draft permanent ordinance boundary has been
modified to apply only within the Old Town Commercial (C-OT) zone. The boundary
established in the Urgency Ordinance included a total of six zoning districts: Old Town
Commercial (C-OT), Residential Planned Development (RPD), Rural Exclusive (RE),
Industrial Park (M-1), Limited Industrial (M-2), and Institutional (I). Aside from Old Town
Commercial (C-OT), the remaining zoning districts within the boundaries do not allow for
the types of commercial establishments that would qualify as a ‘chain store’. Therefore,
the regulatory boundary for this permanent ordinance is within the existing boundaries of
the Old Town Commercial (C-OT) zoning district given that it already covers the entirety
of High Street and is intended for commercial development. Figure 2 below is a portion
of the City’s Zoning Map displaying the parcels in the Old Town Commercial (C-OT)
zoning district.
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Figure 2: Chain Stores are currently prohibited on parcels within the
C-OT zoning district along High Street
To formally recognize ‘Chain Stores’ as a designated land use and to prevent conflict with
other existing definitions of retail-type establishments in the Code, a footnote was added
to the Old Town Commercial (C-OT) column in Table 17.20.060 (Permitted Uses in
Commercial and Industrial Zones). The footnote (below) is intended to inform the
applicant to reference Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores) for supplemental requirements.
1 If the proposed use is determined to be a Chain Store, see Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores and Aesthetics on High
Street) for supplemental requirements.
Chapter 17.28 - ‘Chain Stores’ as a Specific Use
The draft permanent ordinance proposes a new section within Chapter 17.28 (Standards
for Specific Uses) dedicated to supplemental requirements for uses that meet the criteria
for a Chain Store. The proposed Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores) contains subsections
related to Purpose, Applicability, Responsibility of Chain Store Use Determination, and a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Process. The ordinance allows for the establishment of
Chain Stores, on a limited basis, dependent on approval of a CUP at the discretion of the
Planning Commission. The existing CUP findings from Section 17.44.040.D (Conditional
Use Permit (CUP)) would apply in addition to four new findings that are specific to Chain
Stores.
Staff recommends the creation of Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores and Aesthetics on
High Street):
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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. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate 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
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;
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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;
4. The Chain Store shall fully comply with all applicable regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance including adherence to the design guidelines 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
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 Moorpark Municipal Code (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 this new 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 commercial retail land uses in a manner that is more restrictive than what is currently
permitted. Therefore, the Community Development Director has determined that the
proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to Sections
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines and no further environmental documentation is
required.
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NOTICING
A 1/8-page ad notice of the public hearing was published in the Ventura County Star on
June 5, 2022. In addition to the legally required noticing, staff also engaged the public
by:
• Hosting a website with information on the proposed ordinance at:
https://moorparkca.gov/chainstores;
• Circulating postcards in English and Spanish to properties on High Street and
the surrounding community;
• Highlighting the proposed ordinance in the City’s M-Powered economic
development newsletter; and,
• Promoting the proposed ordinance with the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce
and visits to High Street Businesses.
FISCAL IMPACT
Aside from staff time preparing the analysis and proposed amendments to the zoning
code, there are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this request.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action is generally supportive of City Council Goal 3: “Place and Emphasis on
Economic Development with a Focus on Historic High Street to Enhance a Destination
and Sense of Community” because the proposed zone text amendment introduces new
regulations to protect the historic character and economic vitality of High Street.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing;
and
2. Introduce Ordinance No. ____, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2021-03 for first reading, waive full reading, and place the Ordinance on the
agenda for the July 20, 2022, regular meeting for purposes of providing second
reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
Attachment 1: Interim Urgency Ordinance 492
Attachment 2: Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2022-669
Attachment 3: Draft Ordinance No. ___
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ORDINANCE NO. 492
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
MORATORIUM ON NEW FORMULA BASED RETAIL
BUSINESSES ON HIGH STREET, DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF AND THE IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858, 36934 AND
36937, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings
A. The City Council desires to provide for the public safety, health and
welfare of the residents and visitors to the City of Moorpark ("City") by exercising its
police power authority under Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Based
on the findings and evidence set forth below, the City Council finds that the
establishment of formula based retail businesses along High Street in the City would be
contrary to the character and history of the commercial and public uses on that street,
would impair the goals and purpose of the Downtown Specific Plan as it pertains to High
Street, and thereby alter and potentially threaten the long-term economic vitality of this
street and neighborhood.
B. High Street has earned widespread recognition for its old town character
that makes this portion of Moorpark unique. Some of the elements that already make
the street unique include historic buildings, buildings that utilize architecture typical to
Moorpark's early agricultural days, and other amenities. For example, High Street is
lined with California Pepper trees that are classified as Ventura County Historic
Landmark No. 72 and protected by the City. Streetlights and other features along High
Street have an enhanced, traditional design. The City has plans to incorporate other
design elements such as hardscape and street furniture that are compatible with the
current style of the architecture and history of the street. Due to this unique
architectural design and development, this portion of Moorpark 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 experience for
Moorpark visitors and consumers. High Street has already drawn recognition in local
and regional press descriptions and is frequently captured and used in films and other
media productions because of this unique character. 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,
as well as the needs of its residents and visitors.
ATTACHMENT 1
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C. Goal 3 of the adopted City Council Goals for 2021-2023 establishes a
priority for an emphasis on economic development with a focus on High Street to
enhance this unique location as a destination and sense of community and this action is
in support of that goal and the defined objectives related thereto.
D. The City Council finds that maintaining a strong and diverse retail base,
is critical to the success of its economy, but that not every commercial area of the
City needs to look, feel and provide the same commercial experience as the others.
The City recognizes that this diversity can be enhanced by a healthy blend of unique
and familiar businesses which provide diverse retail opportunities for visitors and
residents alike and by having different commercial uses in different portions of the
City. As stated in its Land Use Element, the City prioritizes the maintenance of its
suburban rural community character. Further, the City is committed to the continued
revitalization of its downtown area as outlined in Goal 9 of the General Plan Land Use
Element.
E. The City Council further finds that there is a current and immediate threat
to the public welfare presented by the establishment of formula based retail businesses
on High Street that threaten to degrade High Street's unique economic balance and
consumer experience. At present, a number of vacant storefronts exist along High
Street that, under the City's current regulations, may be occupied by formula based
retail businesses without discretionary review of the use by the City. The City seeks to
avoid the proliferation of formula based uses on High Street that result in an
overwhelming sense of sameness and familiarity. Instead, the City desires to
encourage land uses and business elements that promote variety and charm while still
leaving opportunities open for all when viewed in the context of the entirety of
Moorpark's commercially zoned properties and areas.
F. Allowing formula based retail businesses, without a thoughtful, careful and
adequate local regulatory framework in place as to where these uses may and may not
locate in Moorpark, will not adequately protect the public's welfare. As such, if the City
fails to enact this moratorium, formula based retail establishments would be likely to
locate on High Street and thus change the important character of this street, eliminate
and degrade this special area of the City's commercial base, and thereby pose an
immediate threat to the public safety, health and welfare.
G. The City finds that the public welfare will be harmed without studying and
evaluating the impacts associated with formula based retail as it would impact other
current and future businesses and uses on High Street. Moorpark desires to welcome a
mix of businesses to the City overall while maintaining the unique small-town feel and
independent commercial character of the older, downtown area along High Street. The
land uses and businesses on High Street are comprised of a conglomerate of styles,
character, and images that are historically based. Maintaining these community
characteristics on High Street creates a distinct consumer experience. While
2.5 percent or approximately 189 acres of Moorpark's total land area is zoned for
commercial use, historic High Street is the only portion of the City where the City
desires to limit retail offerings to those that are distinctly local.
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H. Moreover, precluding formula based retail businesses from operating on
High Street will not preclude these businesses from locating and operating in Moorpark.
Moorpark has many other commercial centers and properties, particularly along and
near Los Angeles Avenue, in the heart of the City, that provide multiple options for the
establishment of formula based retail businesses. Thus, even with this moratorium,
formula based businesses will be able to locate and operate in many other commercial
areas of the City.
I. The City Council finds that this Interim Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061 (c)(3) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in
the environment), 15060(c)(3) and 15378 (the activity is not a project under CEQA) of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly. This is because the moratorium adopted by this Interim Ordinance merely
prohibits uses that have significant impacts on public health, safety and welfare, and
does not permit any development that could result in a significant change to the
environment. Furthermore, the moratorium established by this Interim Ordinance is
temporary pending the study and investigation of regulatory tools to address the
impacts created by formula based retail. In addition, the Interim Ordinance is
categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because this ordinance is a regulatory action taken by the City in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65858 to assure maintenance and protection of
the environment pending further review of the potential impacts of formula based retail
in the City and completion of contemplated Zoning Ordinance revisions.
SECTION 2. Definitions
A. "Array of merchandise or menu" means 50 percent or more of in-stock
merchandise or menu items.
B. "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 part of the color scheme.
C. "Decor" means the style of interior finishes such as the style of furniture,
wall coverings, or permanent fixtures.
D. "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.
E. "Formula based retail business" means any type of retail sales activity
and/or retail service activity conducted within a retail establishment which, along with
five or more existing operational retail establishments in the world, maintains two or
more of the following features: 1) standardized array of merchandise or menu;
2) standardized color scheme; 3) standardized decor; 4) standardized fa9ade;
5) standardized layout; 6) standardized signage, servicemark, or trademark; or
7) uniform apparel.
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F. "Layout" means the interior arrangement of furniture, service area, or
permanent fixtures.
G. "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.
H. "Trademark" means a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination
of words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identifies and distinguishes the source of
the goods from one party from those of others.
I. "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.
J. "Retail establishment" means a commercial establishment that provides
goods and/or 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.
K. "High Street Properties" means lots or parcels of land that have a front or
side yard abutting High Street in the City of Moorpark, from the westerly terminus of
High Street west of Moorpark Avenue to 500 feet east of the intersection of Princeton
Avenue and Spring Road, as depicted in Exhibit A to this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Moratorium Established; Exceptions
A. The City of Moorpark hereby establishes a moratorium on new formula
based retail businesses on High Street Properties. Formula based retail businesses
shall constitute a prohibited use on High Street Properties under Title 17 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code and no building permit, business regulatory permit, zoning
clearance, or other entitlement may be issued for the purposes of authorizing such use.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A, the moratorium shall not apply to any of the
following:
1. Formula based retail businesses that are legally in operation on the
date of adoption of this Ordinance, as demonstrated by an approved Business
Registration Permit issued by the City of Moorpark.
2. Any formula based business for which all necessary discretionary
approvals have been granted and for which all applicable entitlements have been
issued before the close of business on the day this Ordinance takes effect.
SECTION 4. Penalty
A violation of any provision of this Interim Ordinance shall constitute a violation of
the Municipal Code and is subject to all applicable penalties, fines, and remedies
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violation of this Interim Ordinance exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation
of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. Term of Moratorium
This Interim Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium established hereby shall
terminate on October 16, 2021, which is 45 days after the date of adoption, unless
extended by the City Council at a noticed public hearing pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65858. Alternatively, the City Council may terminate the
Interim Ordinance prior to its expiration date of October 16, 2021, upon the adoption of
a permanent ordinance that regulates formula based retail.
SECTION 6. Investigation and Report During Term of Moratorium
During the term of this Interim Ordinance, the Community Development Director
is directed to continue studying appropriate regulatory tools to mitigate the conditions
outlined in Section 1 that arise out of the establishment of formula based retail
businesses on High Street Properties, including but not limited to the prohibition of all
such uses. The Community Development Director is further directed to report back to
the City Council with his or her findings and a proposed ordinance to implement the
recommended course of action.
SECTION 7. Effective Date; Findings of Urgency; and Duration
A. This Interim Ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to
the provisions of Government Code Sections 65858, 36934 and 36937, and shall take
effect immediately upon its adoption. Based upon the findings set forth in Section 1
above, the City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this Interim Ordinance
is an urgency ordinance authorized by Government Code Section 65858, and is
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.
B. After notice pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and a public
hearing, the City Council may extend the Interim Ordinance for either 10 months and 15
days (so as to have the moratorium remain in effect for a full one-year period) or up to
22 months and 15 days (for a full two-year period), if necessary. The Community
Development Director and the City Clerk's Office shall undertake all actions legally
necessary to extend this Interim Ordinance in the event the studies and reports desired
by the City Council will not be concluded on or before the 45th day subsequent to the
adoption of this Interim Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Severability
If any provision of this Interim Ordinance, the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, or the moratorium on formula based retail, such invalidity shall not affect
other provisions, moratoria, or applications of this Interim Ordinance which can be given
effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Interim Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any particular portion thereof.
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SECTION 9 . Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance; shall
enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council
at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption in the
manner required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of September, 2021.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
CITY OF MOORPARK
ss .
I, Ky Spangler, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Ordinance No. 492 was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of September,
2021 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Castro, Enegren, Pollock and Mayor Parvin
None
Councilmember Groff
None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 1st day of September, 2021.
City Clerk
seal)
2020
RESOLUTION 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
ATTACHMENT 2
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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 FNetworkMapandwithorwithoutacaretakerdwelling
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-1M-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.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING 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 Commission directed staff to amend the title of Section
17.28.090 to “Chain Stores and Aesthetics on High Street”, remove “retail service” from
the definition of Chain Store 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 voted 4-0-1 to adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-669 recommending
approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03 to the City Council; and
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WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on June 15, 2022, the City Council
considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03, opened the public hearing, and
considered public testimony, and continued the item to the regular City Council meeting
on July 6; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 6, 2022, the City Council
considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03, opened the public hearing, and
considered public testimony, closed the public hearing, and discussed and reached a
decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment is in the public interest and reflects the input from residents, decision makers,
and other community stakeholders and will serve to protect the public health, safety, and
general welfare by defining Chain Stores and regulating their development in the Old
Town Commercial (C-OT) zone; 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 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 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; and
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 this new land use
regulation may have a significant effect on the environment and adoption of a Municipal
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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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council 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 (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 this new 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.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2021-03, which amends 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 and to establish regulations related to the operation of chain
stores on High Street.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this
ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases, part or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption. A summary of this ordinance shall, within fifteen (15) days after
passage, be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California with the names of the City Councilmembers voting for and against it.
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SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make
a written record of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the proceedings of
the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of
adoption in the manner required by law.
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 2022.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ky Spangler, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-03
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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
part 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: 1)
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.
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“Retail establishment” means a commercial establishment that provides goods and/or
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:
Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
A. Retail and Service Uses
1. Adult businesses when in compliance with
Sections 17.24.040(N), 17.78.050 and Chapter 5.18 ZC ZC
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
required)
CUP AP* AP* AP* AP*
b. Beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
3. Automobile/light 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
[100] feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
CUP AP* AP* AP*
b. Car washes, self-service or automatic with or without
automotive services stations CUP CUP
c. Engine rebuilding, transmission repair, steam cleaning,
auto body, painting CUP CUP
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
without beer and wine sales for off-site consumption CUP CUP
4. Body piercing and/or tattoo CUP
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Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
5. Building supplies (*if within one hundred [100] feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
AP* CUP CUP
6. Hay and feed sales CUP CUP
7. Hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns when in
compliance with Chapter 5.44 CUP CUP CUP CUP
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
private school)
CUP CUP CUP
10. Commercial cannabis activity
11. Nurseries (retail) with or without container grown
plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an
enclosed area
AP
12. Nurseries (wholesale and/or retail) with or without
container grown plants when all equipment and supplies
kept in an enclosed area
AP
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
required)
AP* AP*
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
(*if within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a
conditional use permit is required)
CUP CUP AP*
17. Recreational vehicle storage yards when not located
on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as
shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element Highway
Network Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling
CUP
18. Recycling centers CUP CUP CUP
19. Recycling drop-off bins when located in an area
determined by the community development director not
to be in conflict with parking, vehicle, or pedestrian
circulation
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
20. Rental and leasing of large equipment with or without
outdoor storage and repair (*if within one hundred [100]
feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use
permit is required)
AP* AP*
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
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,
ZC ZC ZC
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Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
jewelry stores, key and locksmiths, music stores
(including recorded music and musical instrument sales,
service, and lessons), newsstands, paint stores, party
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
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
AP*
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
be computed on the basis of the cumulative total floor
area of the industrial planned development (IPD)
AP AP
24. Retail sales (temporary) in the M-1 and M-2 zones.
Issuance of a temporary use permit shall take the place
of a zoning clearance
TUP TUP
25. Thrift stores, secondhand shops, consignment stores
when in compliance with Chapter 5.32 AP AP
26. Tobacco sales
a. Retail smoking products stores, as defined in
Chapter 8.32 CUP
b. Sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarette
(vaping) products from retail establishments other than
retail smoking products stores
AP AP AP AP
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 Hemp
a. Industrial hemp product retail sales, stand-alone retail
store (*consistent with the requirements of
Chapter 17.28.080)
ZC ZC ZC ZC
b. Industrial hemp product retail sales, accessory (sales
display area limited to a maximum of 5% of the retail floor
area of the establishment in which it is located)
NZC NZC NZC NZC
B. Eating and Drinking Places
1. Bars with or without entertainment including, but not
limited to, cocktail lounges, cabarets CUP CUP CUP CUP
2. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries/tasting rooms
with or without restaurant and with or without outdoor
seating and with or without entertainment
CUP CUP CUP CUP
3. Restaurants and similar establishments engaged
primarily in the retail sale of prepared food for on-site or
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Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
off-site consumption in accordance with the restrictions
below:
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
100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
CUP AP* AP* AP* AP*
b. With drive-in or drive-through facilities (sale of alcoholic
beverages from the drive-in or drive-through facilities is
prohibited) with or without outdoor seating (Only
permitted in the CPD Zone)
CUP
C. Office and Professional Uses
1. Financial services
a. Banks and other financial institutions, except those set
forth below ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
b. Check cashing, payday loan, and vehicle title loan
establishments (Only permitted 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,
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
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
4. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals
a. Without boarding (keeping of animals indoors and on-
site for medical purposes shall not be considered
boarding)
AP AP AP AP AP AP
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
dedicated to massage services (Only permitted in the
CPD Zone)
CUP
b. Massage establishments at day spas, salons, or similar
uses with 3 or fewer massage stations, provided that less
than 20% of the floor area is dedicated to massage
services
ZC ZC ZC ZC
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
buses CUP
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CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
4. Manufacturing and assembly, including, but not limited
to, appliances, cabinets, cleaners, clothing, computers,
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)
ZC* ZC*
5. Outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city
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)
CUP AP* AP*
6. Self-storage or mini storage when not located on
parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as shown
on the Moorpark Circulation Element Highway Network
Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling
CUP CUP
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 cafés 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
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
AP* AP* AP* AP*
c. Auditoriums, community centers, dancehalls, and
indoor motion picture theaters
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
d. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys,
with or without alcohol
CUP CUP
2. Care facilities, including adult day care facilities,
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
CUP CUP CUP
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CPD
C-2
C-
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3. Emergency shelters in compliance with the
requirements of Chapter 17.28 (*allowed in C-2 zone
only, not permitted in CPD zone; emergency shelters are
also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of
religious assembly)
ZC*
4. Single room occupancy unit development in
compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 17.28 (*allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted
in CPD zone)
ZC*
5. Clubhouses, social clubs, service clubs with or without
alcohol
CUP CUP
6. Energy production from renewable resources CUP CUP
7. Governmental uses including, but not limited to, city
offices, community rooms, fire stations, human service
centers, libraries, police stations, public utility facilities
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
8. Hospitals including urgent care (*if within one hundred
[100] feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
CUP AP* AP* AP*
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
residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
CUP AP* AP* AP* AP* CUP CUP
10. Private education facilities including, but not limited
to, colleges and universities, elementary, middle, and
high schools
CUP
11. Private training facilities including, but not limited to,
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)
CUP CUP AP* AP* AP*
12. Recreational facilities (private), indoor or outdoor,
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)
AP* AP* CUP
13. Utility structures (electrical boxes, transformers and
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)
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
14. Wireless communications facilities, in accordance
with the requirements of Chapter 17.42
a. Major wireless communications facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
b. Minor wireless communications facilities AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
c. Collocation wireless communications facilities
(consistent with definition of “collocation facility” in
Section 17.42.020)
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
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CPD
C-2
C-
OT1 M-1 M-2 I
F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses
1. Outdoor sales CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
2. Retail shops and services as listed in
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
AP
3. Temporary motion picture, television, or still
photography production (and related activities and
structures) in accordance with Section 17.28.120
TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
4. Temporary uses including, but not limited to, carnivals,
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
TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
5. Drive-through facilities associated with permitted uses
in the zone other than eating and drinking places (Not
allowed in C-2 Zone)
CUP CUP
6. Cultivation of industrial hemp
1 If the proposed use is determined to be a Chain Store, see Section 17.28.090 (Chain Stores and Aesthetics on
High Street) 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. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate 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.
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C. Responsibility of Chain Store Use Determination.
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;
4. The Chain Store shall fully comply with all applicable regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance including adherence to the design guidelines 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
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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.
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