§ 13-45. Additional property development standards for the commercial districts

(a) Reserved.

(b) The maximum building area shall not exceed the floor area ratios (FAR) established in the general plan for the applicable general plan land use designation as described further in Article 8, Floor Area Ratios, of this chapter.

(c) If a master plan is required for a project, all development must conform to the master plan as approved by the final review authority.

(d) Additional conditions or special requirements may be reasonably applied by other city departments to ensure that the proposed development is compatible and harmonious with existing development in the vicinity and to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. If such conditions are applied, the conditions must be fulfilled or a security posted to ensure completion of the conditions to the satisfaction of the appropriate department prior to final occupancy.

(e) The service and/or repair of motor vehicles and boats is also subject to subsection 13-54(b), additional property development standards in the industrial districts.

(f) In the TC district, the required landscaped side and rear setbacks from public streets may include architectural features (such as arcades, awnings, and canopies), public art, and hardscape features (such as paving, patios, planters, and street furniture) if the city council determines that:

(1) These other features provide usable, visually interesting pedestrian amenities and facilitate pedestrian circulation;

(2) These additional features enhance the overall urban design concept of the master plan and promote the goals of the general plan and applicable specific plan;

(3) Adequate landscaping is retained to shade the outdoor use areas and to complement the architecture and design of buildings and pedestrian areas; and

(4) The design of the rear and side setback areas will be compatible with contiguous development.

(g) In the TC district, buildings may encroach into the required side and rear setbacks adjacent to public streets if the city council determines that:

(1) An adequate, well-defined pedestrian circulation system is provided within the master plan;

(2) Pedestrian-oriented landscaped and/or public use areas (plazas, patios, etc.) are provided within the master plan;

(3) The reduced open space area will not be detrimental to developments on contiguous properties;

(4) The reduced building setback will not deprive the street nor other properties of necessary light and air; and

(5) These additional features enhance the overall urban design concept of the master plan and promote the goals of the city's general plan and applicable specific plan.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97; Ord. No. 02-4, § 1e, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 02-9, § 1d, 7-1-02 )