Ordinance 2006-08ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE GILROY ZONING
ORDINANCE TO CONFORM TO THE NEWLY
ADOPTED DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy submitted application Z 06 -02 to amend the text
of the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance to conform to the newly adopted Downtown Specific
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on November 7, 2005, approved application GPA
03 -01, amending and implementing the General plan to adopt the Downtown Specific
Plan for approximately 160 acres comprised of 416 parcels bounded roughly on the north
by Leavesley Road, on the west by Church Street, on the south by Luchessa Avenue, and
on the east by Alexander Street; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Specific Plan created a new boundary for the
downtown area and divided it into six districts: Downtown Historic District (DHD),
Downtown Expansion District (DED), Cannery District (CD), Transitional District (TD),
Civic /Cultural Arts District (CCA), and Gateway District (GD); and
WHEREAS, the major changes proposed by Z 06 -02 include removing the
Central District Commercial (C2) zoning district from the zoning ordinance, modifying
the Downtown Commercial District boundaries and adding the six new downtown
districts to the zoning ordinance, including new permitted uses tables, commercial district
requirements tables, and Downtown Specific Plan Parking Requirements, to conform to
the six new Downtown Specific Plan districts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "), the
City Council on November 7, 2005, adopted a mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Specific Plan which applies to this project; finding that it was completed in compliance
with CEQA, that it reflects the independent judgment of the City, and that there is no
substantial evidence in the record that the project as mitigated will have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
March 2, 2006, at which time the Planning Commission considered the public testimony,
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the staff report dated February 23, 2006 ( "Staff Report"), and all other documentation
related to application Z 06 -02, and recommended that the City Council approve said
application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on March 20,
2006, at which time the City Council considered the public testimony, the Staff Report, a
follow -up staff report dated March 14, 2006, and all other documentation related to
application Z 06 -02; and
WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other materials which
constitute the record of proceedings upon which this project approval is based is the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I
The City Council hereby finds:
A. The project provides consistency of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
map with the City's Downtown Specific Plan document and map.
B. The project is consistent with the intent of the goals and policies of the
General Plan.
C. There is no substantial evidence in the record that this project with the
required mitigations will cause any significant environmental impacts.
D. Public utilities and infrastructure improvements needed for the
Downtown Specific Plan implementation and this zone change to take
place are essentially in -place and part of the City's central commercial
district.
E. The proposal will not be detrimental to public welfare or injurious to
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SECTION II
Based on the above findings, zoning application Z 06 -02 is hereby approved,
amending the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance as follows:
A. The text of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as set forth in
Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
B. The Gilroy Zoning Map is hereby amended to change the zoning
designation on parcels within the approximately 160 -acre Downtown
Specific Plan area as set forth on the map attached hereto as Exhibit `B"
and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION III
If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise void or invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
subdivisions, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION IV
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
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ARELLANO, BRACCO, GARTMAN,
VELASCO, and VALIQUETTE
NONE
CORREA and PINHEIRO
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Rh nda Pellin, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Russ aliquette, Mayor Tempore
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INDEX
EXHIBIT A
SECTION
ACCESSORYBUILDINGS ....................................................................... .............................39
ACCESSORYUSES .................................................................................. .............................39
ADULTBUSINESSES ............................................................................... .............................28
ADOPTION OF ZONING ORDINANCE .................................................. .............................54
AGRICULTUREDISTRICT (Al) ........................................................... ...............................
4
ANTENNAS............................................................................................... .............................35
APPEALS................................................................................................... .............................51
APPLICATIONPROCEDURES ................................................................ .............................50
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE APPROVAL PROCEDURE .................. .............................50
CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (CI) ................................................ .............................22
GENT T- C_ :............................................. ....................- ..........
COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (CM) .................................... .............................17
COMMERCIAL SITE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ................... .............................19
COMMERCIALUSES ............................................................................... .............................19
CONDITIONALUSE PERMITS ............................................................... .............................50
DEFINITIONS........................................................................................... ...............................
2
DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE DISTRICTS ....... ...............................
3
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT S ........................................ ...............................
14
ENFORCEMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE ........................................ .............................53
EXCEPTIONS............................................................................................ .............................46
FENCESAND OBSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. .............................34
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (M2) ............................................ .............................21
GENERALREGULATIONS ..................................................................... .............................45
GLEN LOMA RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN ................................................. .............................30
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ( R4) .................................. ...............................
8
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (HC) ......................................... .............................16
HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RH) ........................................... ...............................
9
HISTORIC DISTRICT - NEIGHBORHOOD ( HN) ................................... .............................27
HISTORIC DISTRICT - SITE (HS) ........................................................... .............................27
HISTORIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE ................................................ ............................49,
27
HOMEOCCUPATIONS ............................................................................ .............................40
INDUSTRIAL SITE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ...................... .............................23
INDUSTRIALUSES .................................................................................. .............................23
LANDSCAPING........................................................................................ .............................38
LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ( M1) ................................................ .............................20
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R3) ........................... ...............................
7
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C1) ............................. .............................13
NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT (ND) ....................................................... .............................10
NON - CONFORMING USES ..................................................................... .............................48
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (OS) ................................................................. .............................24
PARKING................................................................................................... .............................31
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PARKS( PF) ................................................................................................ .............................25
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ..............................................................
.............................41
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT .........................................................
.............................26
PLANNING COMMISSION ......................................................................
.............................49
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT (PO) .............................................
.............................12
PUBLICFACILITIES (PF) ........................................................................
.............................25
PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES .........................................................
.............................51
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK GUIDELINES ................................
.............................42
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE .... ...............................
...........................50.6
RESIDENTIAL SITE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
.................... .............................11
RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN C1 A*N�-- DISTRICT & ..............................
...........................18.3
RESIDENTIALUSES ................................................................................
.............................11
RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR) ...............................................
............................... 4
SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (0) .........................
.............................15
SIGNS.........................................................................................................
.............................37
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R1) ...............................
............................... 5
STREET MERCHANDISING ...................................................................
.............................43
STREET FURNITURE OBJECTS .............................................................
.............................44
STREETTREES .........................................................................................
.............................38
SWIMMINGPOOLS ..................................................................................
.............................36
TEMPORARYUSES .................................................................................
.............................47
TRAILERS..................................................................................................
.............................33
TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R2) ....................................
............................... 6
VARIANCES..............................................................................................
.............................50
YARDS.......................................................................................................
.............................32
ZONINGMAP ...........................................................................................
............................... 1
BY ZONING DISTRICT ABBREVIATION
Al AGRICULTURE DISTRICT ......................................................... ............................... 4
Cl NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT .......................... .............................13
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C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ...................... .............................15
CC:A t :IVlC/CUL't URAL AR'T'S DISTRIC'1 ...:................,.............. ..............,.......:...,.... i r�.3U
CD CANNERY DISTRIC I ... .................
CM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT .................................. .............................17
CI CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ............................................ .............................22
DEI)_ DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICT......,..........
DHI) DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT ......... ................................. ................. .... 1 -x.20
GD GATEWAY DISTRICT ..... .........................I..... 14.60
HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ...................................... .............................16
HN HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT .................................. .............................27
HS HISTORIC SITE COMBINING DISTRICT .................................. .............................27
ND NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT ...................................................... .............................10
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LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ............................................. .............................20
M2
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT .......................................... .............................21
OSOPEN
SPACE DISTRICT ..............................................................
.............................24
PF
PARK/PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT ......................................
.............................25
PO
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT .........................................
.............................12
PUD
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT
.. .............................26
RR
RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ............................................
............................... 4
RI
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ............................
............................... 5
R2
TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT .................................
............................... 6
R3
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT .......................
............................... 7
R4
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ..............................
............................... 8
RH
RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE DISTRICT ........................................
............................... 9
TD
'T'I _ANSiTIONAL ISIS 'I'RICT .............- ....,....
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City of Gilroy ,ONING ORDINANCE
is SECTION 3
DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
Section 3.10 Designation of Zoning Districts
The classes of zoning districts into which the City may be divided are hereby established, and
designated as follows:
Al AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
R1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
R2 TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
R3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
R4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
RH RESIDENTIAL HILLSIDE DISTRICT
PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
Cl NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
QHD DONA"N` OWN HISTORIC INS I'IZlCI
DED DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICTI
CCA _ClV.1C; /(_.t.11. T�J,I A1_. ARTS DISTRICT
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CD._.__.- CANNERY DISTRICT
GI) _DISTRICT
CI CAMPUS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
CM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
MI LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
M2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
PF PARK/PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
Section 3.20 Designation of Combining Districts
In addition to the foregoing zoning district, certain combining districts are established which,
when combined with one of the foregoing zoning district, modifies the basic development
requirements in such district. The combining districts are as follows:
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT COMBINING DISTRICT
HS HISTORIC SITE COMBINING DISTRICT
HN HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD COMBINING DISTRICT
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City of Gilroy ZONING ORDINANCE
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City of Gilroy ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 14, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT (DHD)
Section 14.10 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the improvement and maintenance of existing commercial
structures or the conversion or construction to new mixed -use development.
Residential mixed use proiects are encouraged.
The intent of the Downtown Historic District (DHD) is to foster the City's historic downtown
as a unique and prosperous commercial resource. Buildings in the Downtown Historic
District (DHD) are mixed use with premium local and regional boutique retail uses and
entertainment establishments, fostering a multicultural environment. Residential or office
use above the ground floor is encouraged. Architecture should reflect historic forms and
materials and adaptive re -use of historic architecture is encouraged. Wide sidewalks with
strong pedestrian connections to adjacent districts are encouraged. Establishment of paseos
and plazas and unique outdoor spaces of any size with fountains and public art is a priority..
Parking is not allowed at street front retail locations.
Section 14.11 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Downtown Historic District (DHD) may be used as provided in the Commercial
Use Table, Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses may be permitted with a
conditional use permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in accordance with
the regulations in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.12 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the DHD Downtown Historic District
shall be as established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table Section
19.20 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.13 Density
The Downtown Historic District (DHD) allows commercial and mixed use projects.
Commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.5.
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Section 14.14 Railroad Corridor
Properties between Lewis Street and Seventh Street that abut the west side of the railroad
corridor, must provide a 51 -foot rear setback from the property line to accommodate on -site
parking, an access drive, and a landscaped buffer. Additional articulation should be provided
on building facades that face this corridor to promote an aesthetically pleasing view of the
Downtown for rail patrons. A "standard" fencing design that will be commercial grade, six -
foot tall, black powder coated metal, with vertical slats and top and bottom rail as well as a
five -foot minimum landscape planter area adjacent to the railroad corridor.
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SECTION 14, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICT (DED)
Section 14.20 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the improvement and maintenance of existing commercial
structures or the conversion or construction to new mixed -use development.
Residential mixed use projects are encouraged.
The intent of the Downtown Expansion District (DED) is to recognize an area suitable for the
expansion of downtown retail and mixed use developments which expands the s jM of the
Downtown Historic District and which caters primarily to the Gilroy community. Buildings
in the Downtown Expansion District (DED) are mixed use developments, housing street front
retail and restaurant services with residential and office use above the ground floor.
Architecture of a historic nature should be used in conjunction with contemporary designs.
Beautification and building upkeep are encouraged, utilizing signage, awnings and egr enery
for an aesthetically pleasing environment. Architecture should reflect historic forms and
materials and adaptive re -use of historic architecture is encouraged. Strong pedestrian access
to neighboring districts is encouraged through the establishment of paseos. The establishment
of unique outdoor spaces of any size with fountains and public art is recommended. Parking
lots and structures are to be discreetly screened from street view. The following regulations,
except to the extent that they may be modified by a combining district, shall apply to every
lot and building in a Downtown Expansion District (DED).
Section 14.21 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Downtown Expansion District (DED) may be used as provided in the
Commercial Use Table, Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses may be permitted
with a conditional use permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in
accordance with the regulations in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.22 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the Downtown Expansion District
(DED) shall be as established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table,
Section 19.20 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.23 Density
The Downtown Expansion District (DED) allows commercial and mixed use projects.
Commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum floor area ratio (,FAR) of 2.5.
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Section 14.24 Railroa,- Jorridor
Properties that abut the railroad corridor must provide "standard" fencing design that will be
commercial grade, six -foot tall, black powder coated metal, with vertical slats and top and
bottom rail as well as a five -foot minimum landscape planter area adjacent to the railroad
corridor. The intent of the City and Public Utilities Commission is to create a pedestrian
pathway along the east side of the railroad corridor between Tenth Street and Leavesley
Road. Additional articulation should be provided on building facades that face this corridor
to promote an aesthetically pleasing view of the Downtown for rail patrons.
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City of Gilroy ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 14, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
CIVIC /CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT (CCA)
Section 14.30 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the development of new multi -use civic, cultural and civic
serving uses. Residential mixed use projects are encouraged and residential units may
be located on the ground floor if located between Eigleberry and Church Streets.
The intent of the CCA Civic /Cultural Arts District is to provide an area which serves as the
civic and cultural heart of the City of Gilroy. This district is meant to be the regional
destination for events, outdoor theater, performances, festivals, and other activities related to
civic and cultural arts. Green space and community assembly space is prominent and a
pedestrian friendly atmosphere is emphasized through the use of benches and wide sidewalks.
Buildings of civic serving and other civic uses such as museums, libraries and theaters are
prominent. As the district develops the continuation and expansion of residential uses
between Eigleberry and Church Streets are a recognized land use and new mixed use projects
are appropriate. Industrial, retail and service commercial uses are prohibited. The following
regulations, except to the extent that they be modified by a combining district, shall
apply to every lot and building in the Civic /Cultural Arts District (CCA).
Section 14.31 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Civic /Cultural Arts District (CCA) may be used as provided in the Commercial
Use Table, Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses may be permitted with a
conditional use permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in accordance with
the regulations in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.32 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the Civic /Cultural Arts District
(CCA) shall be as established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table,
Section 19.20 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.33 Density
The Civic /Cultural Arts District (CCA) allows commercial and mixed use projects. From
Monterey Street to Church Street commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum floor
area ratio (FAR) of 1.5, and from Church Street to Dowdy Street there is a maximum
FAR of 1.0.
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City of Gilroy ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 14, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (TD)
Section 14.40 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the conversion of existing residential structures to
commercial uses and for the development of new mixed -use and stand -alone residential
projects.
The intent of the Transitional District (TD) is to recognize the urbanizing influences on
residential neighborhoods adjacent to the west side of the downtown core. This district will
act as a transitional buffer between the Downtown core and residential neighborhoods further
west. Strong pedestrian connections to neighboring downtown districts are encouraged. The
following regulations, except to the extent that they may be modified by a combining district,
shall apply to every lot and building in a Transitional District (TD).
Section 14.41 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Transitional District (TD) may be used as provided in the Commercial Use Table,
Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses may be permitted with a conditional use
permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in accordance with the regulations
in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.42 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the Transitional District (TD) shall be
as established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table, Section 19.20 of this
Ordinance.
Section 14.43 Density
The Transitional District (TD) is composed of both commercial and mixed use projects and
stand alone residential projects. Commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum floor
area ratio (FAR) of 1.5. Stand alone residential projects are at most 20 dwelling per
acre du/ac).
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Section 14.50 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the development of new mixed -use and stand -alone
residential projects.
The intent of the Cannery District (CD) is to provide an area in the City suitable for mixed
uses in a non - traditional, urban environment. The uses in this district include residential,
office, and commercial services. Home offices and artist lofts within this district provide
abundant live /work opportunities. The arts are emphasized, encouraging projects such as art
galleries, dance, gymnastic, and music studios. Architecture is to be eclectic, utilizing a
variety of setbacks and designs, fostering a unique, innovative, and contemporary industrial
character. The following regulations, except to the extent that they be modified by
combining district, shall apply to every lot and building in a Cannery District (CD).
Section 14.51 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Cannery District (CD) may be used as provided in the Commercial Use Table,
Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses maw permitted with a conditional use
permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in accordance with the regulations
in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.52 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the Cannery District (CD) shall be as
established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table, Section 19.20 of this
Ordinance.
Section 14.53 Density
The Cannery District (CD) is composed of commercial and mixed use projects and stand
alone residential projects. Commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum
floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.0. Stand alone residential projects are at most 40 dwelling units
per acre (du/ac).
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Section 14.54 RailroaL _irridor
Properties that abut the railroad corridor must provide "standard" fencing design that will be
commercial grade, six -foot tall, black powder coated metal, with vertical slats and top and
bottom rail as well as a five -foot minimum landscape planter area adjacent to the railroad
corridor. The intent of the City and Public Utilities Commission is to create a pedestrian
pathway along the east side of the railroad corridor between Tenth Street and Leavesley
Road. Additional articulation should be provided on building facades that face this corridor
to promote an aesthetically pleasing view of the Downtown for rail patrons.
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City of Gilroy ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 14, DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
GATEWAY DISTRICT (GD)
Section 14.60 Statement of Intent
This district is suitable for the development of new mixed -use and stand -alone
residential projects.
The intent of the Gateway District (GD) is to create the primary entryway into the downtown
area. The uses in this district include residential, office, and commercial services. Parking is
screened from traffic and pedestrians. Street beautification with landscape and architectural
enhancements is encouraged. Architectural styles should reflect the City's extensive and
diverse history. The following regulations, except to the extent that they be modified by
a combining district, shall apply to every lot and building in a Gateway District (GD).
Section 14.61 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses
Land in the Gateway District (GD) may be used as provided in the Commercial Use Table,
Section 19.10 of this Ordinance. Conditional uses may permitted with a conditional use
permit, which may be issued by the Planning Commission in accordance with the regulations
in Section 50.30 of this Ordinance.
Section 14.62 Site and Building Requirements
The Lot, Yard, Height and Additional Requirements in the Gateway District (GD) shall be as
established in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table, Section 19.20 of this
Ordinance.
Section 14.63 Density
The Gateway District (GD) is composed of commercial and mixed use projects and stand
alone residential projects. Commercial and mixed use projects have a maximum floor area
ratio (FAR) of 0.75. Stand alone residential projects have at most 30 dwelling units per acre
(du/ac).
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Section 14.64 Railroau - orridor
Properties that abut the railroad corridor must provide "standard" fencing design that will be
commercial grade, six -foot tall, black powder coated metal, with vertical slats and top and
bottom rail as well as a five -foot minimum landscape planter area adjacent to the railroad
corridor. The intent of the City and Public Utilities Commission is to create a pedestrian
pathway along the east side of the railroad corridor between Tenth Street and Leavesley
Road. Additional articulation should be provided on building facades that face this corridor
to promote an aesthetically pleasing view of the Downtown for rail patrons.
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City of Gilroy
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Section 19.10 COMMERCIAL USE TABLE
Section 19.11 Statement of Intent
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COMMERCIAL TABLES
The intent of this Commercial Use Table is to clearly and precisely designate
permitted uses and conditional uses within each of the following districts:
PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
Cl NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
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C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL
HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
CM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
Downtown Specific Plan Districts
DHD DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
DED DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICT
CCA CIVIC /CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT
TD TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT
CD CANNERY DISTRICT
GD GATEWAY DISTRICT
Section 19.12 Designation of Commercial Uses
The Commercial Use Table indicates whether a variety of uses are unconditionally
permitted, permitted only with a conditional use permit from the Planning
Commission, or permitted only under special conditions. The Planning Commission,
or its designee, shall determine, upon written request, whether or not any use not
listed in the Commercial Use Table is similar in character to a described use for the
purpose of applying the district regulations and conditions.
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Section 19.13 (a) %-- mmercial Use Table (Revised 8/4/2005)
Adult Businesses)
C
Animal Services
Animal Boarding
C
C
Animal Grooming
X
X
X
X
Animal Hospital /Veterinary Office
C
C
G
X
X
Antique Shop
X
x
X
X
X
Appliance Repair
X
X
X
Arcade
x
X
X
Art Studio or Gallery
X
x
X
X
Auction House
x
X
X
Automobile Services
Auto Body Repair & Painting
C
Automobile Parts Sales
X
X
X
Automobile Repair
X
X
Automobile Sales, indoor, no repair
x
X
X
Automobile Sales
X
X
Automobile Sales, Temporary 6
G
C
C
C
Car Wash
X
X
Gasoline Station
C
X
X
X
Tire Shop
C
x
X
X
X
Bank
C
X
x
X
X
Bakery
X
x
X
C
X
Bars: On -site liquor consumption
4,IT
X9
X9
X9
(except as ancillary to a restaurant use)
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
X
X
X
X
X
Boat Sales
X
X
Bowling Alley
x
X
X
Building Materials Sales and Storage
X
X
Card Room
C=
C
C
Clothing Sales/ Service Establishment
X
X
X
X
Contractor's Yard
X
Dance Hall
X
X
Desktop Publishing/Copy Shop
X
X
X,
X
X
Feed or Fuel Store
C
C
X
Festival
T
=F
T
T
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Grocery Store or Deli
X
x
X
X
Gymnasium/Health Studio
X
x
X
X
Home Occupationlo
X
X
x
X
X
Hotel, Motel
X
X
X
X
Laboratory (Research)
C
C
X
X
Landscape Nursery
X
X
Liquor Sales with tasting (Wine and
G,
X9
X9
X9
Beer only) 9
Liquor Sales (Off site consumption)
C9
X
X9
X
Medical or Dental Office /Clinic
X
X
x
X
X
Mortuary or Crematory
C
G
X
X
Newspaper Printing Facility
X
Office
X
X
X,
X
X
Outdoor Amusement/ Recreation
G
C
C
C
Parking Lot
X
x
X
X
Pawn Shop
x
X
X
Personal Services 11
X
V1
X
X
Pool & Billiards Establishment
x
X
C
Printing/ Sign Painting Establishment
X
X
Restaurant
X
X
X
X
X
Retail Sales Establishments
X
x
X
C
X
Theater
x
X
X
X
Therapy Clinic (licensed provider)
X
X
X,
X
X
Tire Shop
C
X
X
X
Tow Yard
C
Travel Trailer or Camping Facility
C
Light Industrial Uses Permit7in
X
Plumbing or Sheet Metal Sh
X
Pottery and Ceramics Manufacturing
X
Truck Stop
C
C
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X = Unconditionally permitted
T = Temporary Use - See Section 47
C = Permitted only with Conditional Use Permit granted by Planning Commission
1- Conditionally permitted in the C3 District except for C3 property that is part of a block which abuts First
Street, and in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 28.
2- If a caretaker's residence is in a trailer or a mobile home, a conditional use permit is required and is valid
for only one (1) year, with a maximum one (1) year extension. One (1) unit for caretaker's quarters is an
unconditionally permitted use when in conjunction with hotels, motels, bed and breakfast establishments,
ambulance services, churches or mini- storage facilities.
3- Commercial uses proposed east of the South Valley Freeway, on property zoned C3 (Shopping Center
Commercial), shall meet the following findings prior to establishment:
(a) The intent of the proposed business is to merchandise products and/or provide services to a
clientele base which represents a regional draw; and
(b) A regional draw shall mean a clientele base with at least seventy-five percent (75 %) of the
customers residing outside the City limits.
4- The requirement for a Conditional Use Permit does not apply to businesses whose primary use is the
preparation and service of food.
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5- Residential units may be allowed in conjunction with an existing business. Residential units in the 492
C3 zones may be allowed when located on the second or third floor of a building. More than one
residential unit may be allowed upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 50.30. All
residential unit projects within commercial zones shall comply with the following guidelines:
(a) The number of residential units shall not compromise the quality or character of any existing or
proposed businesses located on the same property;
(b) The number of residential dwellings shall be limited by the availability and provision of off -street
parking stalls;
(c) All bedrooms proposed for residential use shall meet minimum square footage requirements in
compliance with the Uniform Building Code; and
(d) Open space shall be provided, when feasible.
6- A Conditional Use Permit may be granted to an auto - related sales business for up to four (4) temporary auto
sale events on the same property within one (1) calendar year.
7- Uses allowed in the M1 zoning district subject to a Conditional Use Permit are also subject to Conditional Use
Permit in the CM zoning district.
8- These uses are unconditionally permitted on the second story and above. Anytime these uses are proposed for
the first floor (sidewalk level), a Conditional Use Permit is required.
9- Requests for new ABC liquor licenses are subject to review and approval of the City's ABC Committee and the
Chief of Police.
10- Permitted only if the regulations of Section 40 of this Ordinance are met.
11- Commercial uses providing needed services of a personal nature. Personal services generally include barber
and beauty shops, nail salons, tanning and spa salons, seamstresses, tailors, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning
(except bulk processing plants), and self service laundries.
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Section 19.13 (b) _ ,mmercial Use Table (Snecific Plan L_—ricts) (Revised 3/20/2006)
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DHD
DED
CCA
TD
CIS`
GD
ommercial. Uses
Animal Boarding
X"
X"
X"
C
Animal Grooming
X
X
X
X
Animal HospitalNeterinary Office
X
Antique Shop
X
X
X
X
Appliance Repair
X
X
X
Arcade and Internet Access as
primary use
X
X
X
X
Art, Dance, Gymnastic and Music
X4
X
X
X
X
X
Studios or Galleries
Art, Handicraft
X
X
Auction House
X4
X
X
Automotive Body Repair & Painting
C
Automotive Car Wash
X
Automotive Gasoline Station
X1
X
Automotive Parts Sales
X1
X
Automotive Repair and Service
X'
X13
Automotive Sales
X
X
X
Automotive Sales TemporqiY3
C
C
C
C
Automotive Tire Shop
x 1
Bank
X
X
X
X
X
Bakery /Coffee House
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bakery, Commercial
C
C
X
X
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
X
X
X
Boat and Motorcycle Sales
X
X
Bowling Alley
X
X
X
Building Materials Sales and Storage
X
Card Room
C
C
Clothing Sales /Service Establishment
X
X
X
X
X
Cottage Industry with light
manufacturing and assembly
X
X
Dance Hall
C
C
Desktop Publishing/Copy Shop
X
X
X
X
X
X
Festival
T
T
T
T I
T
T
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Grocery Store or Deli (Not supermarket)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Gymnasium /Health Studio
X
X
X
X
X
X
Home Occupation
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hotel, Motel
C
X
X
Laboratory (Research and Testing)
X4
C
C
X
Landscape Nursery
X
Liquor Sales /Bars (On site consumption)5
C1
X
CI
CI
X
Liquor Sales ,Off site consumption)5
C
X
C
X
Liquor Sales with Tasting _5
C
X
X
X
X
(Wine and Beer only)
Medical or Dental Office /Clinic
X4
X
X
X
Mortuary or Crematory
C
X
X
Newspaper Printing Facility acility
X
Office
X4
X
X
X
X
X
Outdoor Amusement/ Recreation
C
Parking Lot (Automobile Parking)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pawn Shop
X
X
Personal Services?
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pool & Billiards Establishment
X
X
C
Printing/ Sign Painting Establishment
X
X
X
X
Restaurant
X
X
X
X
X
X
Restaurant with drive through
X
X
Retail Sales 10,000 sq. ft. or less
X
X
X
X
X
Retail Sales 10,001 sq. ft. to 50,000 sq. ft.
X
X
Retail Sales 50,001 sq. ft. or more
X
Supermarket
X
X
Theater
X
X
X
X
X
X
Therapy Clinic licensed provider)
X
X
X
X
X
Tow Yard (No dismantling or parts sales)
C
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X = Unconditionally permitted
T = Temporary Use - See Section 47
C = Permitted only with Conditional Use Permit granted by Planning Commission
Footnotes to Permitted Uses Table
1- The requirement for a Conditional Use Permit does not apply to businesses whose primary use is the
preparation and service of food and liquor is served as a clearly ancillary
2- Residential units may be allowed in conjunction with an existing business. All residential unit projects within
commercial zones shall comply with the following guidelines:
(a) The number of residential units shall not compromise the quality or character of any existing or proposed
businesses located on the same property;
(b) The number of residential dwellings shall be limited by the availability and provision of off street parking
stalls or as allowed by ordinance;
(c) All bedrooms proposed for residential use shall meet minimum square footage requirements in compliance
with the Uniform Building Code; and
(d) Open space shall be provided, when feasible.
3- A Conditional Use Permit may be granted to an auto related sales business for up to four temporary auto sales
events on the same property within one calendar year.
4- These uses are unconditionally permitted on the second story and above. Anytime these uses are proposed for
the first floor (sidewalk level), a conditional use permit is required.
5- Requests for new ABC liquor licenses is subject to review and approval of the City's ABC Committee and the
Chief of Police.
6- Permitted only if the regulations of Section 40, Home Occupations, of the Zoning Ordinance are met.
•
7- Commercial uses providing needed services of a personal nature. Personal services generally include barber
and begigy chops, nail salons, tanning and spa salons, seamstresses, tailors, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning
(except bulk processing plants), and self service laundries.
8- Uses offering the primary_ personal services of massage, tattoo, and/or piercing are prohibited.
9- Indoor only for the display and sales of automobiles with no repair or servicing.
10- Not permitted on any Rarcel fronting on Ei lg eberry Street or on those parcels that may front a side street on the
one -half block west of Gourmet Alley.
11- Day boarding only allowed, no overnight boarding_
12- Must have a prominent ancillary retail outlet or use.
13- Must be approved by a Conditional Use Permit if within 150 feet of a residential use.
14- Residential units may be allowed on the ground floor if located between Eigleberry and Church Streets behind
a business.
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SECTION 19.20 COMMERCIAL SITE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENT TABLE
Section 19.21 Statement of Intent
The intent of the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table is to clearly and
precisely establish the basic site and building regulations which shall apply to all
development in each of the following districts:
PO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
Cl NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
r'1 PjS;FRjGT= GQ dA 4L I2 nT A T
C3 SHOPPING CENTER COMMERCIAL
HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
CM COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS
DHD
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT
DED
DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICT
CCA
CIVIC /CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT
TD
CD
GD
TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT
CANNERY DISTRICT
GATEWAY DISTRICT
Section 19.22 Designation of Commercial Site and Building Requirements
The figures in the Commercial Site and Building Requirement Table establish lot, yard,
and height requirements for each of the commercial zoning districts. The table also
indicates where additional site and building requirements, including but not limited to
off - street parking, landscaping, signing, fences and obstructions, and performance
standards, apply to commercial zoning districts.
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Section 19.23 (a ) Comm— _1al Site and Bufldin2 Re uirement 'l axle
Commercial District Requirements
PO
G1
�
C3
HC
CM
LOT REQUIREMENTS
Lot Size in Sq. Ft. (min.) (Lots created
8000
none
n
none
none
none
prior to September 2005)
Lot Size in Sq. Ft. (min) (Lots created
8880
after September 2005)
LOT COVERAGE
YARD REQUIREMENTS (Min. setbacks
in feet.)
Front (Measured from the face of curb)
31
31
®
41
31
26
Side (Adjacent to street) Measured from the
face of curb)
21
21
0
31
31
26
Side (All other side yards)
6
**
®
0
**
**
Rear
**
**
®
0
**
**
HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS (Maximum)
Building Height in Feet
35
35
4=5
75
75
35
Number of Stories 1
2
2
-4
6
6
2
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS (PART II)
Off - Street Parking, Sec. 31
Yes
Yes
*es
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fences, Sec. 34
Yes
Yes
*es
Yes
Yes
Yes
Signs, Sec. 37
Yes
Yes
¥@s
Yes
Yes
Yes
Landscaping, Sec. 38
Yes
Yes
*OR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performance Standards, Sec. 41
Yes
Yes
*@a
Yes
Yes
Yes
ESTABLISHED DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
Commercial Condominium Policy
Yes
Yes
¥es
Yes
Yes
Yes
Consolidated Landscaping Policy
Yes
Yes
*es
Yes
Yes
Yes
Industrial Design Guidelines
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Yes
Leavesley Road Policy
n/a
n/a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Street Furniture Policy
Yes
Yes
*os
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tenth Street Policy
n/a
n/a
¥gs
Yes
n/a
Yes
w imm existing setbacks
** Setback from a rear or side property line shall match the setback required along the same property line for the
most restrictive adjacent property. (There is no setback requirement if the adjacent property is in the same
zoning district.
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Section 19.23(b) Commer,. --t Site and Building Requirement Tawc
(Downtown Specific Plan Districts)
Lot Size in Sq. Ft. (min.)
LOT COVERAGE
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Monterey St. to Church St. (FAR)
Church St. to Dowdy St. (FAR)
DENSITY
YARD REQUIREMENTS (Setbacks
in feet measured from property line.)
Minimum/Maximum
Front
Side (Adjacent to street)
Side (All other side yards)
Rear
Special circumstances
Eigleberry Street to Church Street
Front
Side (Adjacent to street)
Side (All other side yards)
Rear
Church Street to Dowdy Street
Front
Side (Adjacent to street)
Side (All other side yards)
Rear
East of Eigleberry Street
Front
Side (Adjacent to street)
Side (All other side yards)
Rear
West of Eigleberry Street
Front
Side (Adjacent to street)
Side (All other side yards)
none I none I none I none
2_5 1 2_5
1_5
1.0
0115
0115
0 /none
0 /10'
0 /10'
0 /none'
0 /none2
0 /none2
0 /none2
W
W
0
0/10
10 /none
0 /10
10 /none
20 /none
i vi livuc,
10 /none
1_55
none I none
2_05 I 0.755
20 du/ac5 140 du/ac5 I 30 du /acs
0/15
10 /none'
0 /none
0/5
154 /none
10 /none
5 /none
10 /none
0115
15 /none
10 /none'
15 /none
15 /none
0 /10
0 /none
10 /none
1- To be reviewed for vehicular site distance
2- To be reviewed by Staff to insure compliance with urban design principles.
3- Rear yard setback for parcels east of Monterev Street, between Lewis and Seventh is 51' to accommodate drive
access & parking.
4- Ten foot setback to property line allowed with a porch.
5- Use either floor area ratio or stand alone residential density to determine proiect size.
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HEIGHT REOUIREMENTS (Maximum
Building Height in Feet
50
50
50
40
50
40
Fronting Railroad Street
35
Number of Stories
4
4
4
3
4
3
BUILDING FORM
Street Front Building Height (feet)
25 min
25
25
None
25
None
Yes
Yes
Third and Fourth Floor setback required
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Facades greater than 40 feet in length shall
replicate traditional 20 to 40 feet store fronts.
RAILROAD CORRIDOR STANDARD
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
see Railroad Corridor Standards Section 14
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS (PART II)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Off -Street Parking, Sec. 31
Fences, Sec. 34
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Signs, Sec. 37
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Landscaping, Sec. 38
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Performance Standards, Sec. 41
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ESTABLISHED DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Commercial Condominium Policv
Street Furniture Policv
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
n/a
Tenth Street Policy
n/a
Yes
n/a
Yes
n/a
n/a
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City of Gilroy
ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 31
OFF - STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Section 31.25 (b) Downtown Specific Plan Parking Requirements
Off - street parking in the DHD and DED (with the exception of established public
parking), shall have primary access from the side streets, alley, access easements, or via
reciprocal access agreements if such access opportunities exist. New private parking
facilities shall not be located adjacent to the Monterey Street sidewalk and shall not
replace an existing or potential retail storefront.
Parking stall dimensions in the DHD and DED districts may vary from City standard
when approved by the Planning Division Manager. The Planning Division Manager may
also consider and approve alternative parking solutions such as tandem and shared
parking when appropriate in these districts.
Corner properties are encouraged to allow for reciprocal access to interior block
properties in order to provide parking at the rear of the lot. Access easements across
adjacent lots to the rear of a property are also encouraged.
Downtown Historic
District (DHD)
Permitted in rear only (except public -owned parking).
All parking requirements may be satisfied by a in in -lieu fee
Downtown Expansion
District (DED)
Permitted in rear or on the side of the building.
All parking requirements may be satisfied bypaying in-lieu fee
Civic / Cultural Arts
District (CCA)
Monterey Street to Church Street: Permitted in rear only_
Church Street to Dowdy Street: Any location.
All parking requirements may be satisfied by a in in -lieu fee
Transitional District (TD)
Permitted at side or rear only. Where an alley occurs, access to
residential parking and garages shall only be provided from the alley,
50% of parking requirements (except lodging and residential) may be
satisfied by a in in -lieu fee.
Cannery District (CD)
Permitted at side or rear.
50% of parking requirements may be satisfied by a n in -lieu fee.
Gateway District (GD)
Any location - Maximum of 25% of required parking may be located
between the building and street with berming and planting between the
street and parking.
All parking requirements must be met on -site except a 25% reduction is
allowed for vertically mixed use pjpjects.
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Uses
Residential Units >
3 spaces per 1000 sq. ft.
1 space per 1000 s4. ft.
400 so. ft.
1 space per 450 sq. ft.
1 space per 1000 sq. ft.
1 space per 6 seats + 1 space per 4 shift employees
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
1 space per unit + I guest per 6 units
1 space per 500 sq. ft.
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Section 31.25 (b) Dow...,pwn Specific Plan Parkine Reauirem,-.gts
Off -street parking in the DHD and DED (with the exception of established public
parking), shall have primary access from the side streets, alley, access easements, or via
reciprocal access agreements if such access opportunities exist. New private parking
facilities shall not be located adjacent to the Monterey Street sidewalk and shall not
replace an existing or potential retail storefront.
Parking stall dimensions in the DHD, DIED, TD, CCA and CD districts may vary from
City standard when approved by the Planning Division Manager. The Planning Division
Manager may also consider and approve alternative parking solutions such as tandem and
shared parkin when appropriate in these districts.
Corner properties are encouraged to allow for reciprocal access to interior block
properties in order to provide parking at the rear of the lot. Access easements across
adjacent lots to the rear of a property are also encouraged.
Downtown Historic
District (DHD)
Permitted in rear only (except public -owned parking).
All parking requirements may be satisfied by a in in -lieu fee
Downtown Expansion
District (DED)
Permitted in rear or on the side of the building.
All parking requirements may be satisfied by-paying in -lieu fee
Civic / Cultural Arts
District (CCA)
Monterey Street to Church Street: Permitted in rear only.
Church Street to Dowdy Street: Any location.
All parking requirements may be satisfied by a in in -lieu fee
Transitional District (TD)
Permitted at side or rear only. Where an alley occurs, access to
residential parking and garages shall only be provided from the alley.
500 sq. ft.
50% of parking, requirements (except lodging and residential) may be
satisfied by a in in -lieu fee.
Cannery District (CD)
Permitted at side or rear.
50% of parking requirements may be satisfied by a in in -lieu fee.
Gateway District (GD)
Any location - Maximum of 25% of required parking may be located
Offices
between the building and street with berming and planting between the
street and parking_
All parking requirements must be met on -site except a 25% reduction is
allowed for vertically mixed use pMLects.
Parkin Requirements
Civic Uses
3 spaces
per 1000 sq. ft.
Cultural Uses
I space per
500 sq. ft.
Light Assembl
1 space per
1000 sq. ft.
Lodging
1 space per
room + 1 space per 2 shift employees
Offices
1 space per
400 sq. ft.
Professional Office
1 space per
450 sq. ft.
Research & Development
1 space per
1000 sq. ft.
Restaurants
1 space per
6 seats + 1 space per 4 shift emplo ees
Retail
1 space per
500 sq. ft.
Retail / Entertainment
1 space per
500 sq. ft.
Residential Units < 800 s_q ft
1 space per
unit + 1 guest space per 6 units
Residential Units > 800 sq ft
1.5 spaces per unit + 1 guest space Mr 4 units
Service Commercial I
1 space per
500 sq. ft.
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Section 34.40 Prohibited Materials
Section 34.41 Barbed Wire Fences
Barbed wire, razor wire or similar fences shall not be installed within the City, except
for security fences in commercial and industrial zones.
Section 34.42 Electrified Fences
Electrified fences of any kind shall not be installed within the City.
Section 34.43 Wire Mesh Fences
Wire mesh fences shall not be installed within any required front yard, side yard or
rear yard setback area whenever this is adjacent to a street in any residential, or
commercial zone. In the p= # E2k=Z~ Downtown SSp fAg :.
Plan districts, no wire mesh fencing will be installed within the front 30 feet or the
side or rear 20 feet whenever adjacent to a street or an alley. The Wire mesh fences
shall not be installed along any water district channel or railroad corridor, unless
coated with a dark vinyl or similar material.
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business to be i. _ified or advertised by such signs. Th Yation of all signs shall be
in compliance with the building, electrical and fire prevention codes of the City as
amended.
(b) The maximum permissible total sign area for all signs including freestanding signs
(but excluding master shopping center and freeway signs), for all commercial or
industrial districts shall not exceed the maximum total sign area for each business,
according to the following table:
PO and-CC Districts
Cl, ID an4 CLt7 Districts
DIID and DEd - Districts
C3, HC, CM and GI'?
M1, M2
COLUMN 1
Maximum total sign area
permitted (in square feet) for
each lineal foot of building
frontage
N/A
1 1/2
2
11/2
COLUMN 2
Maximum total sign area
permitted (in square feet)
regardless of building
frontage (except as provided
in subsection f)
35
75
75
150
350
The permitted sign area may be mounted on a freestanding sign and on any side of a
building, except no sign shall be mounted on the side of a building abutting and
facing a freeway. The lineal footage of a building frontage shall be that distance of
building facing a public street. The maximum sign area for buildings which front on
more than one street shall be calculated by using the longest of any one such frontage.
In a commercial or industrial complex where there are three (3) or more tenants, the
maximum sign for each tenant may be calculated by using the greater of (1) the
building elevation fronting a street or (2) the building elevation fronting directly on
the parking lot for the commercial or industrial complex.
(c) The maximum number of freestanding signs shall be one (1) per business, building, or
parcel, whichever is most restrictive. An individual business shall not be permitted to
have a freestanding sign where there is a master shopping center or group sign. The
area of the freestanding sign shall be included in the maximum area allowed. The
maximum height for any freestanding sign shall be seven (7) feet, except for freeway
oriented signs, master shopping center signs, and specific subdivision and real estate
signs regulated under this Ordinance.
(d) The maximum thickness of wall signs shall be twelve (12) inches where the building
abuts the property line and eighteen (18) inches elsewhere.
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(e) Credit card and trading stamp signs shall be included in the maximum sign area
allowed. One (1) additional sign per business will be allowed which shall contain all
credit card and trading stamp emblems. The total area of this sign shall not exceed
four (4) square feet.
(f) Each business, in any commercial or industrial zoning district other than the PO
Professional Office District, regardless of building frontage, shall be allowed a
minimum of twenty (20) square feet of total sign area. To allow for such sign area for
a new business on a parcel containing a pre- existing business, the maximum total sign
area may exceed the maximum limit in column 2, subsection (b), but shall not exceed
the maximum limit in column 1, subsection (b).
(g) Readerboard signs in commercial districts shall be permitted only to the extent that
they conform with and are included in the total sign area permitted for a business in
that district. Menu readerboards for drive -thru restaurants are exempt when
consistent with the requirements of Section 37.24 (t).
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Section 37.51 Freeway Oriented Signs
In certain instances, one (1) on -site freeway - oriented sign may be permitted in
addition to one (1) monument sign. The freeway - oriented sign shall not exceed sixty
(60) feet in height and shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet of sign area.
The parcel on which the freeway sign is to be located must meet all of the following
criteria:
(a) The parcel exceeds twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in land area.
(b) The parcel is within six hundred sixty (660) feet of an off -ramp from U.S.
101.
(c) The parcel is occupied by a use which is a permitted use in an HC Highway
Commercial District.
Up to one hundred fifty (150) square feet of sign area for the freeway sign is permitted
where additional freestanding signage is limited to one (1) monument sign not
exceeding thirty -six (36) square feet in area.
Section 37.52 Master Shopping Center Signs
A master shopping center sign may be permitted in any commercial district, except
the PO Professional Office District, if the shopping center has at least five (5) distinct
commercial business occupants, and/or includes twenty thousand (20,000) square feet
of floor area. A master shopping center sign may be either freestanding or wall -
mounted and may be permitted in addition to the maximum area of signing allowed
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Section 38.10 Statement of Intent
.BONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 38
LANDSCAPING
It is the intent of this Section of the Ordinance to establish regulations governing the
provision and maintenance of landscaping in the City of Gilroy.
Section 38.20 Landscaping Required
Section 38.21 Residential Zones
All multi- family residential developments shall landscape all yard areas required by
this Ordinance (or an equivalent area elsewhere on the site) which are not specifically
used for driveways, walkways, patios or similar purposes. At least thirty -five percent
(35 %) of the required landscaped area shall be designed to be usable as open
recreational area.
Section 38.22 Commercial Zones
All commercial development shall provide landscaping within the areas of the
development most visible from the adjacent streets. A minimum ten (10) foot wide
planter area shall be provided along each street frontage in addition to the public
right -of -way. At least eight percent (8 %) of the gross land area, in addition to the
public right -of -way, shall be landscaped, except in i44#it� the DowrltovyiI
Specific Plan districts where front and side yard setbacks are not utilized. All
portions of a site with over forty (40) square feet of area not specifically used for
parking, driveways, walkways, or similar access shall be landscaped. Trees shall be
planted on average every twenty (20) feet on center or as determined by a licensed
landscape architect. Landscaped islands shall be located in parking lots at the rate of
at least fifty (50) square feet for every twelve (12) stalls, and shall be evenly
distributed throughout the parking area. Planter areas shall be at least five (5) feet
wide except in specific site situations where the Planning Director rules that this
width is impractical. Planter areas containing trees shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet in width.
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Section 43.10 Statement of Intent
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SECTION 43
STREET MERCHANDISING
It is the intent of this Section of the Ordinance to provide specific standards for Street Merchandising.
This Ordinance recognizes that:
a) Street Merchandising is an integral part of doing business in the Gen P46Wwt
core, Do4`jlltowu c:otnattc' -i6.0 diytttct5 (1)Hll and llLU);
b) All Downtown Merchants should be able to enjoy this privilege;
c) Appearance of the G—na-m -'' Phis -' e` (e44m "e ' core Downtown commercial districts is
protected by providing measurable standards for Street Merchandising compliance;
d) Street Merchandising by one merchant will not detract from the business operations of
other merchants; and
e) These standards are intended only to regulate merchandise for sale, placed on daily display
and is not intended to be interpreted for the sidewalk sale of food or other types of
permanent street furnishings for public use.
Section 43.20 Street Merchandising is allowed under the following regulations:
1. Street Merchandising is allowed only in the "', `-�' ,,:..'x ='' rr °'" ��"'' cix'e
Downtown commercial districts (DHD and DED).
2. Merchandise shall not be allowed at the curb or within 5 feet of the curb.
3. All businesses shall have a CLEAR four feet path-of -travel past the store frontage on the
sidewalk and into the front entry of the business.
4. Merchandise placed in front of a business shall be immediately adjacent and not further
than 3 feet from the building facade.
5. Merchandise shall not rise more than 5 feet above the sidewalk.
6. The maximum amount of merchandise shall be limited to 25% of the linear frontage of the
store facade with a minimum display area of five feet for facades of less than 20 linear feet.
7. Businesses located on a corner shall use their address frontage to calculate the amount of
display area allowed, with merchandise allowed only along that frontage.
8. Merchandise shall never be covered to protect it from the environment but removed
indoors for protection.
9. Street Merchandising will be limited to business hours.
10. Prior to placing merchandise on a public sidewalk, the business owner shall procure
insurance and submit to the City a certificate of insurance in an amount and form
acceptable to the City's Risk Manager, adding the CITY OF GILROY as an additional
insured to the Owner's comprehensive general liability policy.
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I, RHONDA PELUN, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached
Ordinance No. 2006 -08 is an original ordinance, or a true and correct copy of a city ordinance,
duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
17th day of April, 2006, at which meeting a quorum was present, and has been published or
posted pursuant to law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 20th day of April, 2006.
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)