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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFI22-0725 Zoning Verification Letter Department of Development Services Paula M. Daneluk, AICP, Director Curtis Johnson, Assistant Director 7 County Center Drive T: 530.552.3700 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785 buttecounty.net/dds December 15, 2022 Morgan Guthier, Zoning Assistant Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. 100 E California Avenue, Suite 400 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 RE: Smucker Quality Beverages, APN 040-310-093, -094 Zoning Verification Letter Dear Morgan Guthier: The current General Plan designation for the above properties is: I (Industrial) with a Zoning Designation of GI (General Industrial). There are currently no pending rezone applications or updates to the Zoning Ordinance that may affect the Subject properties now or in the foreseeable future. Surrounding zoning designations are as follows: north: GI, east: GI, south: VLDR (Very Low Density Residential), west: VLDR, GI and Ag-40 (Agriculture 40 acre minimum). The properties are located within the City of Chico Sphere of Influence (SOI) and are pre-zoned ML (Light Manufacturing). There are no plans for annexation within the foreseeable future. Please visit our Parcel Look-Up Tool: https://www.buttecounty.net/dds/Planning/Documents/Parcel-Lookup-Tool to view the zoning of the subject parcel and surrounding area, by clicking on the “Layer List” icon below and then selecting “GP2030 Zoning”. The properties are not located within a PUD or PAD. The current use as an Industrial Use (“Light Manufacturing”) is allowed by right. I am not aware of any legal nonconforming issues associated with the subject property. Please refer to the attached Zoning Ordinance sections as they pertain to the GI zone (parking, setbacks, height, use, and densities). If you have any questions concerning this information, please contact me at 530.552.3685 or email at tweems@buttecounty.net. Sincerely, Tristan Weems, AICP Associate Planner Encl: Industrial, and Parking and Loading Zoning Ordinance Articles Chapter 24 - ZONING Article II. - Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards Division 5. Industrial Zones Butte County, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 1 of 11 Division 5. Industrial Zones 24-25 Purpose of the industrial zones. A. Light Industrial (LI). The purpose of the LI zone is to allow for light industrial and service commercial uses with little potential to create noise, odor, vibration, or other similar impacts to adjacent uses and surrounding areas. Permitted uses in the LI zone include construction, maintenance and repair services; equipment sales and rentals; vehicle repair, service and maintenance; research and development; light manufacturing; and warehousing, wholesaling and distribution and emergency shelters. Limited amounts of retail, personal services, restaurants, and pubic/quasi-public uses are permitted to serve area workers, and ancillary retail areas are permitted for the sale of products manufactured on-site. Caretaker quarters that are accessory to a primary use and live/work units are the only form of residential uses allowed. The maximum permitted floor area ratio in the LI zone is four-tenths (0.4). The LI zone implements the Industrial land use designation in the General Plan. B. General Industrial (GI). The purpose of the GI zone is to allow for a variety of industrial and service commercial uses in Butte County. Standards for the GI zone are intended to preserve locations for existing and future employment-generating businesses, including both traditional businesses and innovative green technology enterprises. In addition to the uses permitted in the LI zone, the GI zone also permits agricultural and timber processing and heavy manufacturing with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The maximum permitted floor area ratio in the GI zone is one-half (0.5). The GI zone implements the Industrial land use designation in the General Plan. C. Heavy Industrial (HI). The purpose of the HI zone is to allow for a full range of industrial uses, including operations that necessitate the storage of large volumes of hazardous or unsightly materials, or which produce dust, smoke, fumes, odors, or noise at levels that would affect surrounding uses. Uses permitted in the HI are similar to the GI zone, except that heavy industrial uses are permitted either as-of-right or with a Conditional Use Permit, and retail, personal service and restaurant uses are not allowed. The maximum permitted floor area ratio in the HI zone is one-half (0.5). The HI zone implements the Industrial land use designation in the General Plan. (Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4132 , § 1(Att. A), 9-12-17) 24-26 Land use regulations for industrial zones. A. Permitted Uses. Table 24-26-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Industrial Zones) identifies land uses permitted in the industrial zones. TABLE 24-26-1 PERMITTED LAND USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL ZONES [1] [2] Key P Permitted use, subject to Zoning Clearance A Administrative Permit required C Conditional Use Permit required Zone Applicable Regulations LI GI HI Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 2 of 11 M Minor Use Permit required — Use not allowed Agricultural Uses Agricultural Processing - C P Animal Grazing P [4] P [4] P [4] Section 24-158 Animal Processing - - C Animal Processing, Custom - - - Crop Cultivation P [4] P [4] P [4] Feed Store - - - Intensive Animal Operations - - - Stables, Commercial - - - Stables, Private - - - Stables, Semiprivate - - - Natural Resource Uses Forestry and Logging - - - Mining and Surface Mining Operations - - C Oil and Gas Extraction, including reinjection wells for natural gas - - - Oil and Gas Extraction, Storage or disposal of Well Stimulation Byproducts - - - Section 24-167.1 Oil and Gas Extraction by means of Hydraulic Fracturing - - - Butte County Code 33B Timber Processing - C P Residential Uses Accessory Dwelling Units - - - Agricultural Worker Housing Center - - - Caretaker Quarters A A A Duplex Home - - - Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 3 of 11 Home Occupations - Major - - - Home Occupations - Minor - - - Live/Work Unit M M - Section 24-164 Mobile Home Park - - - Multiple-Family Dwelling - - - Residential Care Homes, Large - - - Residential Care Homes, Small - - - Single-Family Home - - - Short-Term Rental - - - Community Uses Cemeteries, Private - - - Cemeteries, Public - - - Child Care Center - - - Child Day Care, Large - - - Child Day Care, Small - - - Clubs, Lodges and Private Meeting Halls C - - Community Centers - - - Correctional Institutions and Facilities - - - Cultural Institutions - - - Emergency Shelters P - - Section 24-161 Golf Courses and Country Clubs - - - Hospital - - - Medical Office and Clinic - - - Office, Governmental - - - Outdoor Education - - - Parks and Recreational Facilities - - - Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 4 of 11 Public Safety Facilities C C C Religious Facilities M - - Schools, Public and Private M M - Water Ski Lakes - - - Commercial Uses Adult Businesses — C C County Code Chapter 15, Article 4 Agricultural Product Sales, Off-Site - - - Agricultural Product Sales, On-Site - - - Agricultural Support Services, General - - - Agricultural Support Services, Light - - - Animal Processing, Limited - - - Animal Services P P - Bars, Nightclubs and Lounges - - - Bed and Breakfast - - - Commercial Recreation, Indoor M M - Commercial Recreation, Outdoor - - - Construction, Maintenance and Repair Services P P P Drive-Through Facility A A A Section 24-160 Equipment Sales and Rentals P P P Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site Sales, Small - P P Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site Sales, Medium - M P Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site/On-Site Sales, Large - M P Gas and Service Stations - - - Heavy Equipment Storage P P P Section 24-173 Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 5 of 11 Hotel and Motel - - - Hunting and Fishing Clubs - - - Offices, Professional - - - Nursery, Retail - - - Nursery, Wholesale Personal Services A A - Personal Services, Restricted - - - Public/Mini Storage P P - Section 24-169 Recreational Vehicle Parks - - - Restaurant A A - Retail, General A A - Retail, Large Projects - - - Retail, Restricted - - - Vehicle Repair P P P Vehicle Sales and Rental M M M Vehicle Service and Maintenance P P P Wine, Olive Oil, Fruit and Nut, Micro-Brewery and Micro-Distillery Facilities - - - Industrial Uses Composting Facilities - C P Manufacturing, General C P P Manufacturing, Heavy - C C Manufacturing, Light P P P Research and Development P P P Warehousing, Wholesaling and Distribution P P P Transportation, Communication, and Utility Uses Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 6 of 11 Aerial Applicator and Support Services - - - Airport-Related Uses - - - Farm Airstrips - - - Freight and Truck Terminals and Yards C P P Recycling Collection Facility, Large A A A Section 24-170 Recycling Collection Facility, Small A A A Section 24-170 Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy C M A Section 24-170 Recycling Processing Facility, Light M M A Section 24-170 Reverse Vending Machine A A A Section 24-170 Runways and Heliports - C C Telecommunications Facilities See Article 26 Utilities, Major C C C Section 24-157 Utilities, Intermediate M M M Section 24-157 Utilities, Accessory [3] A A A Section 24-157 Utilities, Minor P P P Section 24-157 Other Uses Accessory Uses and Structures See Section 24-156 Notes: [1] See Article 42 (Glossary) for definitions of listed land uses. [2] Standards in the Zoning Ordinance that apply to specific uses are identified under the column "Applicable Regulations," defined under Section 24-8G.5, and are intended to direct the reader to a section that is related to the use. [3] Agricultural Wind Energy System not allowed in any Industrial Zone. [4] Permitted only as an interim use on parcels of one (1) acre or more in size prior to subdivision and development with industrial uses. (Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4091, § 1, 1-27-15; Ord. No. 4094, § 6, 4-21-15; Ord. No. 4105, § 1, 1-12-16 ; Ord. No. 4132 , § 1(Att. A), 9-12-17; Ord. No. 4134 , § 1(Att. A), 9-26-17; Ord. No. 4159 , § 1(Att. A), 3-26-19; Ord. No. 4161 , § 1(Att. A), 5-7-19; Ord. No. 4197 , § 7, 1-12-21) Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 7 of 11 24-27 Development standards for industrial zones. A. Parcel Size and Density. Table 24-27-1 (Parcel Size and Intensity Standards for Industrial Zones) identifies the parcel size and intensity standards that apply in industrial zones. TABLE 24-27-1 PARCEL SIZE AND INTENSITY STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONES Parcel Area (min.)[1] Parcel Width (min.) FAR (max.) LI 10,000 sq. ft. 65 ft. 0.4 HI 10,000 sq. ft. 65 ft. 0.5 GI 10,000 sq. ft. 65 ft. 0.5 Notes: [1] Applies only to the creation of new parcels. B. Structure Setbacks and Height. Table 24-27-2 (Setback and Height Standards for Industrial Zones) identifies structure setback and height standards that apply in industrial zones. TABLE 24-27-2 SETBACK AND HEIGHT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONES Zone LI GI HI Additional Standards Setbacks [1] Front None, except 50 ft. when adjacent to a residential zone Article III, Division 2 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions) Article III, Division 6 (Riparian Areas) Interior Side None, except 50 ft. when adjacent to a residential zone Street Side None, except 50 ft. when adjacent to a residential zone Rear None, except 50 ft. when adjacent to a residential zone Structure Height (max.) [2] 50 ft. 50 ft. 50 ft. Article III, Division 1 (Height Measurements and Exceptions) Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 8 of 11 Notes: [1] Buildings on corner lots in Industrial zones shall be designed to provide for adequate and safe sight distance for vehicles at adjacent intersections as approved by the Director of Public Works. [2] Structures associated with industrial operations may exceed fifty (50) feet in height provided they do not exceed height restrictions in regulated airport approach zones. Such structures shall not exceed the maximum height necessary to perform its intended function. C. Industrial Buffer Yards. 1. Industrial Buffer Yard Defined. An industrial buffer yard is an area of plantings and walls that shields neighboring residential properties from negative impacts created by industrial land uses. 2. When Required. An industrial buffer yard is required for any development within an industrial zone that is adjacent to a residential zone. 3. Buffer Yard Standards. a. Industrial buffer yards shall be located along the outer perimeter of a property line abutting a residential zone. See Figure 24-27-1 (Industrial Buffer Yards). b. The minimum width of an industrial buffer yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet located within the fifty (50) foot minimum setback area. See Figure 34-27-1 (Industrial Buffer Yards). c. Industrial buffer yards shall include a solid masonry or equivalent wall no less than six (6) feet in height. d. Industrial buffer yards shall be planted with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs of suitable type, size, and spacing to achieve screening year-round. e. All plantings within an industrial buffer yard shall be maintained in a manner consistent with Section 24-118 (Maintenance) in Article III, Division 11 (Landscaping). f. Paved surfaces shall be prohibited within industrial buffer yards. Buffer yards shall not be used for parking, driveways, trash enclosures, building areas, or any other activity associated with the primary use on the property. FIGURE 24-27-1 INDUSTRIAL BUFFER YARDS (Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4105, § 1, 1-12-16 ) Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 9 of 11 24-32 Planned development zone requirements. A. General Rezoning Requirements. In addition to the requirements contained in this section, the rezoning of any parcel to Planned Development (PD) shall comply with the requirements for a Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment as specified in Article VI, Division 6 (Zoning Ordinance Amendments). B. Minimum Parcel Size. The minimum size of a site proposed for rezoning to the PD zone is three (3) acres. C. Pre-Application Conference. Prospective applicants are required to request a pre-application conference with the Department of Development Services before completing and filing an application for a PD rezoning. At the pre-application conference, prospective applicants shall describe the general concepts of the development project, including site layout, land uses, building height and bulk standards, circulation, and other information necessary to describe key aspects of the project. The Department of Development Services shall provide preliminary feedback on the described development project relative to project consistency with County policies. The Department of Development Services shall also review with the prospective applicant submittal requirements for a PD rezoning and the process for application review and action by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. D. Application Submittal. An application for a PD rezoning shall be filed in compliance with Article V, Division 1 (Permit Application and Review). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Department of Development Services handout for Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments, in addition to the following materials: 1. Project Description. The applicant shall provide a written description of the project proposed within the PD zone. The project description shall include a narrative statement of the project's objectives and a statement of how the proposed project will comply with General Plan goals and policies for the land use designation of the project site. The project description may also include a diagram illustrating the proposed project. 2. Site Map. The application shall include maps depicting the existing topography, on-site structures and natural features, mature trees, and other significant vegetation and drainage patterns. The map shall show the proposed PD zone boundaries and all properties within three hundred (300) feet of the site boundary. The map shall be accompanied by a description of the type and condition of mature trees. 3. Parcel or Subdivision Map. If the project within the proposed PD zone involves the subdivision of land, the application shall include a tentative parcel map or tentative subdivision map as required by Chapter 20 (Subdivisions) of the Butte County Code. 4. Infrastructure. The application shall include a written description of the infrastructure necessary to serve each phase of the project proposed within the PD zone. 5. Public Facilities Financing Plan. If the proposed project will not be adequately served by existing public infrastructure and facilities or through the adopted countywide impact fee program, the application shall include a public facilities financing plan that identifies the needed public improvements and establishes a plan to pay for and develop the required public improvements. 6. Open Space Summary. a. The open space summary shall include the amount (in square feet or acres) and percentage of site area that will be provided as total open space, private open space, common open space, and usable open space, as applicable. The summary shall also include a description of all open space areas, including proposed recreational facilities and amenities. b. In residential PD projects, not less than twenty-five (25) percent of the residential portion of the project shall be utilized for purposes other than residential dwellings and paved areas for Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 10 of 11 vehicular uses. No less than forty-five (45) percent of such twenty-five (25) percent shall be utilized for recreation or park areas available for use by all residents. The same criteria for open space area shall apply to agricultural PD projects which may or may not include residential uses. For industrial or commercial PD projects, not less than ten (10) percent of the project shall be developed as landscaped areas. 7. Development Plan. The application for a PD rezoning shall be accompanied by a Development Plan that includes the following information about the project proposed for the PD zone: a. Land Use. The Development Plan shall include a map showing the location of each land use proposed within the site, including open space and common areas. The land use map shall be accompanied by a narrative description of permitted land uses, allowable accessory uses, and uses allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. b. Subdivision Regulations. The Development Plan shall include a Subdivision Map (if a subdivision is proposed), including minimum parcel area and minimum parcel dimensions. c. Circulation. The Development Plan shall include a map and narrative of the major circulation features within the site, including vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities, as applicable. d. Development Standards. The Development Plan shall identify development standards for all structures within the site, including, but not limited to, density, setback, structure height, site coverage, and parking requirements. e. Design Guidelines. The Development Plan shall include design guidelines pertaining to development features such as landscaping; building materials; fences, walls and screenings; and open spaces. E. Planning Commission Review and Recommendation. 1. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the PD rezoning application as required by Article VI, Division 6 (Zoning Ordinance Amendments). The Planning Commission shall consider the full PD rezoning application at this hearing, including the Development Plan. 2. The Planning Commission shall forward a written recommendation, and reasons for the recommendation, on the proposed PD rezoning and Development Plan to the Board of Supervisors. The recommendation shall be based on the findings in Subsection G (Findings), in addition to the Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment findings specified in Section 24-275 (Findings and Decision). F. Board of Supervisors Review and Decision. Upon receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendation, the Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing and either approve, approve in modified form, or deny the PD rezoning and Development Plan. The Board of Supervisors may approve the application only if all of the findings in Subsection G (Findings) below can be made, in addition to the Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment findings specified in Section 24-275 (Findings and Decision). G. Findings. The Board of Supervisors may approve an application for PD rezoning with accompanying Development Plan only if all of the following findings can be made: 1. The proposed development is consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan and any applicable specific plan and community plan. 2. The site for the proposed development is adequate in size and shape to accommodate proposed land uses. 3. The site for the proposed development has adequate access considering the limitations of existing and planned streets and highways. 4. Adequate public services exist or will be provided to serve the proposed development. Created: 2021-08-02 11:23:51 [EST] (Supp. No. 52) Page 11 of 11 5. The proposed development will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding property and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area. 6. In coordination with the applicable school district, the proposed development shall dedicate adequate and appropriately-located land for school district facilities that are needed to serve residents within the project. 7. The proposed development carries out the intent of the PD zone by providing a more efficient use of the land and an excellence of site design greater than that which could be achieved through the application of established zoning standards. H. Ordinance Approving the Development Plan. If the Board of Supervisors approves the establishment of a PD zone, it shall do so by adoption of an ordinance and adoption by reference of the Development Plan. The ordinance shall also include any other provisions that the Board of Supervisors finds to be necessary to constitute the regulations for use, property maintenance, and property improvement in the PD zone. I. Effect of Development Plan. All proposed development and new land uses within a PD zone shall comply with the approved Development Plan. J. Minor Modifications. Modifications to an approved Development Plan shall be approved as specified in Section 24-246 (Changes to an Approved Project). (Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13) PARKING AND LOADING 24-91 137 PARKING AND LOADING Sections: 24-91 – Purpose 24-92 – Applicability 24-93 – On-Site Parking Requirements 24-94 – General Requirements 24-95 – Parking Design Standards 24-96 – Bicycle Facilities 24-97 – On-Site Loading 24-91 Purpose This article establishes standards for vehicle parking facilities, freight loading areas, and related transportation infrastructure. These standards are intended to: A. Ensure a sufficient supply of on-site parking and loading facilities for all land uses; B. Provide parking design standards appropriate for both urban and rural areas; C. Promote the use of alternative forms of transportation; D. Protect neighborhoods from vehicular noise and traffic associated with adjacent non-residential land uses; and E. Ensure the maneuverability of emergency vehicles. 24-92 Applicability A. New Structures and Uses. All new structures and uses proposed or established after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance shall comply with the standards in this article. B. Existing Structures and Uses. When an existing structure or use is expanded, on-site parking as required by this article shall be provided only as needed to accommodate the expanded portion of the structure or use. C. Replaced Uses. A new use that replaces an existing use shall provide parking only for the additional parking required for the new use beyond that which was required by the existing use. 24-93 On-Site Parking Requirements A. Number of Spaces. All land uses shall provide on-site parking as required in Table 24-93-1 (On-Site Parking Requirements). B. Unlisted Uses. The Zoning Administrator shall determine on-site parking requirements for uses not listed in Table 24-93-1 (On-Site Parking Requirements). 24-93 PARKING AND LOADING 138 TABLE 24-93-1 ON-SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS Uses, Activities, and Facilities Number of Required Parking Spaces Agricultural Uses Stables, Commercial 1 per 4 stalls Natural Resource Uses Forestry and Logging 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area for all habitable structures associated with the use, or one space per employee, whichever is greater. Mining and Surface Mining Operations Oil and Gas Extraction, including reinjection wells for natural gas Timber Processing Residential Uses Agricultural Worker Housing Centers Group quarters: 1 per 4 beds Dwelling units: 2 per dwelling Caretaker Quarters 1 per dwelling Duplex Homes 2 per dwelling Live/Work Units 1 per unit Mobile Home Parks 1 per dwelling plus 1 guest space for every 5 dwellings and 1 recreational vehicle parking space for every 5 dwellings Multiple-Family Dwellings Studio Units: 1 per dwelling One-Bedroom Units: 1.5 per dwelling Two-or-more-Bedroom Units: 2 per dwelling Residential Care Homes 1 per 4 beds plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office and other non-residential areas Second Units and Accessory Dwelling Units 1 per dwelling Single-Family Homes 2 per dwelling Community Uses Cemeteries 1 per 6 seats in a chapel or other assembly area Child Care Centers 1 per 400 sq. ft. of floor area Child Day Care, Large 2 in addition to the spaces required for the primary use Child Day Care, Small 1 in addition to the spaces required for the primary use Clubs, Lodges and Private Meeting Halls 1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area Community Centers 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Correctional Institutions and Facilities 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of floor area Cultural Institutions Theatres and auditoriums: 1 per 4 seats Other areas accessible to the public: 1 per 300 sq. ft. Emergency Shelters 1 per 8 beds plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office or other non-residential area PARKING AND LOADING 24-93 139 Uses, Activities, and Facilities Number of Required Parking Spaces Golf Courses and Country Clubs 1 per hole plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Hospitals 1 per 400 sq. ft. of floor area or as determined by a parking demand analysis and specified in the Conditional Use Permit Medical Offices and Clinics 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Offices, Governmental 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Parks and Recreational Facilities As determined by a parking demand analysis and/or specified in the Conditional Use Permit Public Safety Facilities Religious Facilities 1 per 6 seats plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of classroom or office area Schools, Public and Private As determined by a parking demand analysis and/or specified in the Conditional Use Permit Water Ski Lakes As determined by a parking demand analysis and specified in the Conditional Use Permit Commercial Uses Adult Businesses 1 per 350 sq. ft. of floor area Agricultural Product Sales 1 per 300 sq. ft. of display and sales area Agricultural Support Services, General 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area for all habitable structures associated with the use Agricultural Support Services, Light Animal Services 1 space per 350 sq. ft. of floor area Bars, Nightclubs and Lounges 1 per 3 seats or 1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater Bed and Breakfasts 1 per guestroom, plus 2 for resident manager Commercial Recreation, Indoor 1 per 350 sq. ft. of floor area Commercial Recreation, Outdoor 1 per 4 seats or 4-person capacity or 1 per 200 sq. ft. of floor area used by customers, whichever is greater Construction, Maintenance and Repair Services 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Drive-thru Facilities 1 per 350 sq. ft. of floor area Equipment Sales and Rental 1 per 400 sq. ft. of floor area Gas and Service Stations 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area plus 1 per 4 pump stations Hotels and Motels 1 per room plus 1 per 300 sq. ft. of office area Hunting and Fishing Clubs 1 per 400 sq. ft. of lodge or meeting space floor area Medical Offices and Clinics 1 per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area Offices, Professional Nursery, Retail 24-93 PARKING AND LOADING 140 Uses, Activities, and Facilities Number of Required Parking Spaces Nursery, Wholesale Personal Services Personal Services, Restricted Public/Mini Storage 1 space per 100 storage units or 5 spaces, whichever is greater Restaurants 1 per 4 seats or 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater Recreational Vehicle Parks 1 per recreational vehicle space Retail, General 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Retail, Large Projects Retail, Restricted Shopping Centers Special Events 1 per 4 seats or for 4 people based on maximum occupancy, whichever is greater Vehicle Repair 1 per 400 sq. ft. of floor area, but in no case less than 6 spaces Vehicle Sales and Rental Vehicle Service and Maintenance Wineries and Olive Oil, Fruit and Nut, Micro- Brewery and Micro-Distillery Facilities 1 per 300 sq. ft. of floor area Industrial Uses Manufacturing and Processing, Light 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area Manufacturing and Processing, General Manufacturing and Processing, Heavy Research and Development 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of laboratory or manufacturing area and 1 per 300 sq. ft. of the remaining area Warehousing, Wholesaling and Distribution 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of floor area Transportation, Communications and Utility Uses Airport Related Uses 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of floor area, or as determined by a parking demand analysis and/or specified in the Conditional Use Permit Composting Facilities 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area Freight and Truck Terminals and Yards 1 per 2,000 sq. ft. of floor area Recycling Facilities 1 per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area Runways and Heliports As determined by a parking demand analysis and/or specified in the Conditional Use Permit PARKING AND LOADING 24-94 141 Uses, Activities, and Facilities Number of Required Parking Spaces Telecommunications Facilities 2 per unit or 1 per employee, whichever is greater. Utilities As determined by a parking needs assessment and/or specified in the Conditional Use Permit On-site parking requirements for unlisted uses shall be based on the parking requirements of similar uses in Table 24-93-1(On-Site Parking Requirements). The Zoning Administrator may require the preparation of a parking demand study to determine the parking requirement for unlisted uses. C. Multiple Uses. When more than one land use is conducted on a parcel, the required number of parking spaces shall be the sum of the number of parking spaces required for each individual use, or as determined by a parking demand study. D. Unknown Uses. The Zoning Administrator shall determine on-site parking requirements for non-residential “shell” structures with no identified tenants. Parking requirements shall be based on anticipated tenants for the structures, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. E. Fractional Spaces. If the number of required parking spaces does not result in a whole number, the number shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number. F. Availability and Use of Spaces. Required parking spaces shall be permanently available and maintained for parking purposes for the use they are intended to serve. Owners, lessees, tenants, or persons having control of the operation of a use for which parking spaces are required shall not prevent or restrict authorized persons from using these spaces. Required parking spaces shall be used exclusively for the temporary parking of vehicles and shall not be used for the sale, lease, display, repair, or storage of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise, or equipment, or for any other use not authorized by the Zoning Ordinance. 24-94 General Requirements A. Use and Availability. All on-site parking facilities shall be designed and maintained to be fully usable for the duration of the use. Areas required to meet applicable parking requirements may not be used for any other purpose. 24-94 PARKING AND LOADING 142 B. Parking for Persons with Disabilities. Parking facilities shall be properly designed, constructed, and maintained to provide for access by the physically disabled from public rights-of-way, across intervening parking spaces, and into structures. The number of parking spaces for the disabled shall be as required by the California Building Code, the Federal Accessibility Guidelines, and the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71). Parking spaces required for the disabled shall count toward compliance with the number of parking spaces required by Table 24-93-1 (On-Site Parking Requirements). C. Parking for Motorcycles. The minimum number of motorcycle parking areas shall be provided as shown in Table 24-94-1 (Motorcycle Parking Requirements). TABLE 24-94-1 MOTORCYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS Number of Automobile Spaces Required Number of Motorcycle Parking Areas Required 1 — 25 spaces None required 26 — 100 spaces One area Over 100 spaces One area for each additional 100 automobile spaces or portion thereof One motorcycle parking area may count towards fulfilling the requirement for one automobile parking space. A motorcycle parking area shall be a minimum of 56 square feet in area and a minimum 8 feet wide in its longest dimension. All motorcycle parking areas shall have bollards installed and appropriately spaced to prevent automobile usage. Motorcycle parking areas shall be clearly marked. Motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete to prevent damage from motorcycle kick and center stands. D. Off-Site Parking. The County may approve required parking off-site if a covenant for the maintenance and continued use of such parking facilities is approved by County Counsel and filed with the County Recorder. The covenant shall state that the off-site parking spaces will remain available for the duration of the use that it is to serve. Off-site parking shall be located no more than 200 feet from the site of the use that it is intended to serve or as close to this standard as possible. PARKING AND LOADING 24-95 143 E. Reductions to the Required Number. Required on-site parking as specified in Table 24-93-1 (On- Site Parking Requirements) may be reduced with Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission may grant a reduction in required parking when one or more of the following conditions exist: Shared Parking. Multiple uses may use joint parking facilities when operations for the uses are not normally conducted during the same hours, or when hours of peak use differ. Requests for the use of shared parking may be approved if: a. A parking demand study approved by the Zoning Administrator demonstrates that there will be no substantial conflicts between the uses’ principal hours of operation and periods of peak parking demand; b. The total number of parking spaces required for the uses does not exceed the number of parking spaces anticipated at periods of maximum use; and c. The proposed joint parking facility is not located farther than 400 feet from the uses which it serves. Low Demand. The number of parking spaces may be reduced if the use will not utilize the required number of spaces due to the nature of the specific use, as demonstrated by a parking demand study approved by the Zoning Administrator. Transportation Management Plan. The number of required parking spaces may be decreased, subject to Planning Commission approval of an alternate commute mode awareness plan. Bus Stop/Transportation Facility Credit. Required parking spaces may be reduced by up to 5 percent for a commercial or multiple-family development project within 1,500 feet of a transportation facility. Mixed-Use Projects. If supported by a parking use study approved by the Zoning Administrator, a mixed-use project with commercial and residential units may reduce parking requirements up to 50 percent for either the commercial or residential use, whichever parking requirement is smaller. A mixed-use project with both office and commercial uses may reduce parking requirements up to 75 percent for either the office or commercial uses, whichever parking requirement is smaller. 24-95 Parking Design Standards A. Standards that Apply in All Zones. The following parking design standards shall apply in all zones. Dimensions. a. Standard parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 19 feet long. b. Angled and parallel parking spaces and parking lot aisles shall comply with the dimensions in Table 24-95-1 (Minimum Angled and Parallel Parking Stall Dimensions) and Figure 24-95-1 (Parking Dimension Standards). 24-95 PARKING AND LOADING 144 TABLE 24-95-1 MINIMUM ANGLED AND PARALLEL PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS Angle Stall Width Stall Depth Aisle Width 90° 9 feet 19 feet 25 feet 60° 9 feet 19 feet 18 feet 45° 9 feet 19 feet 13 feet 30° 9 feet 19 feet 11 feet 0° (parallel) 8 feet 22 feet 11 feet FIGURE 24-95-1 PARKING DIMENSION STANDARDS PARKING AND LOADING 24-95 145 Surfacing. a. All parking areas shall be surfaced with a dust-minimizing treatment or paved with asphalt, concrete or other all-weather surface. b. Permeable paving materials such as porous concrete/asphalt, open-jointed pavers, and turf/gravel grids are a permitted surface material. c. The use of light colored materials to help reduce surface temperatures is encouraged. Road Access. All parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles may enter and exit an abutting street in a forward direction. Drainage. Drainage for all parking areas shall comply with the requirements of the Department of Public Works. Maintenance. All parking facilities shall be permanently maintained free of weeds, litter, and debris. Lighting. All outdoor lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall comply with the requirements of Section 24-67 (Standards) in Article 14 (Outdoor Lighting). Driveways. A residential parcel with vehicular access from a major or secondary arterial shall provide, if space allows, a circular driveway or turnaround so that vehicles may enter and exit the street in a forward motion. Compact Parking Stalls. a. Parking facilities may provide compact parking stalls for no more than 10 percent of the total required parking spaces. b. The dimensions and design of compact parking stalls shall be a minimum 8 feet wide by 16 feet long. c. All parking spaces for compact cars shall be clearly marked with the word “Compact” either on the wheel stop or curb, or on the pavement at the opening of the space. d. Compact parking stalls shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the parking area. B. Urban Zone Standards. The following standards shall apply only in urban zones. Labels and Markings. a. All spaces reserved for carpools and vanpools shall be clearly marked with the words “Carpool Only” or “Vanpool Only” on either the wheel stop or curb at the back of each space, or on the pavement at the opening of the space. b. Within multiple-family residential developments, required guest parking spaces shall be clearly marked with the word “Guest” either on the wheel stop or curb at the back of each space, or the pavement at the opening of the space. Pedestrian Access. a. Commercial and office developments with more than 100 parking spaces shall include pedestrian walkways at a minimum width of 4 feet connecting the furthest distance of the parking area to the building which it serves. 24-95 PARKING AND LOADING 146 b. Pedestrian walkways shall be clearly visible and distinguished from parking spaces and areas for vehicle circulation through striping, use of alternative paving materials, or other method approved by the Zoning Administrator. Wheel Stops and Curbs. a. Drive aisles and parking surfaces contiguous with planter areas shall have a six-inch raised curb separation. b. All parking spaces located adjacent to buildings or walls shall have concrete wheel stops located at least 2 feet from the building or wall. Passenger Loading Areas. a. Passenger loading areas shall be provided for any building or building complex that will generate 100 or more employees at maximum occupancy. Such areas shall be located convenient to the primary employee entrances, and shall be designated either by signs or painted pavement. b. Passenger loading areas shall be designed so that vehicles can safely stop and discharge passengers. Lighting. All employee and visitor parking areas shall include lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting fixtures shall be placed to avoid interference with mature trees and other required landscaping. Landscaping. Parking areas shall comply with the following landscaping standards, as illustrated in Figure 24-95-2 (Parking Lot Landscaping Standards). a. Street Frontage Landscaping. 1. When a parking lot is located adjacent to a public or private street, or a main drive aisle that functions as a street, a 10-foot landscaped strip shall be provided between the parking area and the street or drive aisle. 2. The landscape strip may not contain any paved surfaces, except for pedestrian walkways or vehicular drives that cross the strip. b. Landscaping Adjacent to a Residential Use. 1. When a parking lot is located adjacent to a residential zone, an 8-foot landscaped strip shall be provided between the parking area and the street, drive aisle or residential property. 2. The landscape strip may not contain any paved surfaces, excepting pedestrian walkways or vehicular drives that cross the strip. c. Parking Lot Landscaping. 1. Within parking lots, landscaping shall be provided as specified by Table 24-95-2 (Residential/Commercial/Industrial Interior Parking Lot Landscape Requirements). For the purposes of this section, parking lot landscaping is defined as any landscaped area surrounded on at least two sides by parking spaces or drive aisles, excluding those areas around the site or structure perimeter. PARKING AND LOADING 24-95 147 TABLE 24-95-2 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL INTERIOR PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS Total Area of Site (Project) Percent of Surface Parking Lot to be Landscaped Less than 1 acre 5% 1 to 3 acres 10% More than 3 acres 15% FIGURE 24-95-2 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING STANDARDS d. Landscape Islands. 1. All rows of parking spaces shall feature landscape islands at each row terminus to protect parked vehicles, ensure visibility, confine moving traffic to drive aisles and driveways, and provide space for landscaping. 2. Landscape islands shall be provided within each row of parking spaces so as to prevent more than ten vehicles from being parked side-by-side in an abutting configuration. 3. An island for a single row of parking spaces shall contain at least one tree and vegetative groundcover or turf. 24-95 PARKING AND LOADING 148 4. An island for a double row of parking spaces shall contain at least two trees and vegetative groundcover or turf. e. Concrete Curbs. 1. All landscape areas within parking lots shall be separated from parking spaces, drive aisles, and driveways by a continuous, raised concrete curb to protect landscaped areas from encroachment by vehicular traffic. 2. The concrete curb shall be a minimum of 6 inches high by 6 inches wide, except where a landscape area is parallel and adjacent to a parking stall, the curb shall be a minimum of 6 inches high by 12 inches wide to provide an area for persons to step when entering or exiting a motor vehicle. f. Shade Trees. 1. Shade trees shall be provided within parking lots so that within 10 years of planting 50 percent of the parking area is shaded at the summer solstice (June 21). 2. At least one tree shall be provided for every four parking spaces, with the maximum spacing between trees or clusters of trees not to exceed 30 feet. 3. This requirement is waived if 50 percent or more of the parking lot is covered by a Solar Canopv (Butte County Code Section 24-157 C.8.). If less than 50 percent of the parking lot is covered by a solar canopy, shade trees shall be used to reach the 50 percent requirement. g. Permanent Landscaped Areas. All areas not used for driveways, maneuvering areas, parking spaces, or walks within a parking area shall be permanently landscaped with suitable materials and permanently maintained. h. Rainwater Management. Rainwater shall be managed on-site with designs that encourage infiltration, evapotranspiration, and water re-use by: 1. Utilizing permeable paving for parking spaces, drive aisles, overflow parking, and other hard surfaces in the parking lot, where applicable; 2. Planting trees, shrubs, and other permeable landscaping throughout the parking lot to provide shade and places for water infiltration; 3. Creating bio-retention areas, such as swales, vegetated islands and overflow ponds; and 4. Incorporating opportunities to harvest rainwater (active or passive) from rooftops and other hard surfaces for landscape irrigation. i. Solar Panel Exemptions. Parking lots that incorporate solar panels into the parking lot design are eligible for reduced parking lot landscaping requirements with the approval of a Minor Use Permit. Screening. Within commercial and industrial zones, parking areas that abut residentially zoned property shall be screened by a row of densely planted evergreen trees or similar landscaping. Access to Right-of-Way. Any parking lot or loading facility with vehicular access to or across a public right-of-way shall meet the following standards: a. Joint access ways serving adjacent uses shall be provided wherever possible as a means to minimize curb cuts and avoid breaks in the continuity of street frontages. b. The maximum allowed width for a residential curb cut shall be 24 feet. The maximum allowed width for a non-residential curb cut shall be 35 feet. PARKING AND LOADING 24-96 149 Driveways. a. Driveways for single-family residences shall be at least 10 feet wide. b. All other driveways or aisles shall be at least 12 feet wide for one-way traffic and 20 feet wide for two-way traffic. 24-96 Bicycle Facilities A. Applicability. The following bicycle facility standards shall apply only in urban zones B. Parking for Bicycles. For non-residential uses, bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a rate appropriate for the use. Spaces may be in the form of racks (for more transient use) or lockers (for long-term use by employees). For multiple-family housing, bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at a rate equal to ten percent of the total required parking spaces. Bicycle parking shall be located in highly visible locations and weather protected areas. Bicycle and automobile parking areas shall be separated from one another by a physical barrier or sufficient distance to protect bicycles and their riders from damage. Bicycle parking and storage areas shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other all-weather surface. C. Shower Facilities. Employee shower facilities and dressing areas shall be provided in new and rehabilitated buildings that result in a total floor area as identified in Table 24-96-1 (Shower Facilities Required for Employees). TABLE 24-96-1 SHOWER FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES Use 1 Shower per Gender 1 Additional Shower per Gender Commercial 50,000 sq. ft. to 200,000 sq. ft. At 200,001 sq. ft. and every 200,000 sq. ft. over 200,000 sq. ft. Office 50,000 sq. ft. to 150,000 sq. ft. At 150,001 sq. ft. and every 100,000 sq. ft. over 150,000 sq. ft. Industrial 100,000 sq. ft. to 300,000 sq. ft At 300,001 sq. ft. and every 200,000 sq. ft. over 300,000 sq. ft. 24-97 On-Site Loading A. General Requirements. On-site freight and equipment loading spaces shall be provided for all commercial, office, and industrial land uses. The minimum numbers of loading spaces are shown in Table 24-97-1 (Required Loading Spaces). 24-97 PARKING AND LOADING 150 TABLE 24-97-1 REQUIRED LOADING SPACES Land Use Total Gross Floor Area Required Loading Spaces Office Less than 10,000 sq. ft. n/a Equal to or greater than 10,000 sq. ft. 1 Commercial Less than 10,000 sq. ft. n/a 10,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. 1 30,000 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft. 2 50,000 sq. ft. to 75,000 sq. ft. 3 More than 75,000 sq. ft. 4 Industrial Less than 20,000 sq. ft. 1 More than 20,000 sq. ft. 2 Industrial developments with two or more dock-high loading spaces shall provide one trailer parking/waiting space, 12 feet wide by 45 feet long minimum, for each two loading spaces. B. Dimensions. Each loading space shall have minimum dimensions of 12 feet wide, 40 feet long and 14 feet in vertical clearance. Deviations from the minimum maneuvering standards may be approved by the Zoning Administrator if the spatial needs are less than the minimum required due to the truck size and type that will be utilized in the operation of a specific business. C. Location. Loading areas shall be designed to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case within adjacent public rights-of way. Loading and maneuvering areas shall not encroach into required employee or visitor parking areas or other areas on-site required for vehicle circulation. Loading and maneuvering areas shall not encroach into required front yard setback. Where loading docks or doors face a private street or main drive aisle serving three or more units, loading doors and openings shall be positioned such that they do not face the private street or drive aisle. D. Striping and Identification. Loading areas shall be striped and clearly identified as for loading purposes only. E. Wheel Stops and Curbs. Loading areas contiguous with planter areas shall have a 6-inch raised curb separation.