Lancaster
Zoning districts
3 districts, grouped by category.
General provisions
352 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
The heights of structures at the edge of multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments shall be 'stepped down' to match or complement the maximum height of buildings allowed on any abutting property zoned Rural Residential and Urban Residential.
For multi-family residential developments with more than 20 units, centralized open space and community facilities shall be provided... At least 15% of the total gross development area shall be common open space.
For parking areas serving multi-unit residential projects with more than 2 units or mixed use developments, no off-street parking, off-street vehicle loading, or vehicular circulation areas shall be located between the building and the primary street frontage except in certain circumstances.
The on-site pedestrian circulation system shall be lighted to a minimum level of 2 foot-candles and a maximum of 3 foot-candles to enhance pedestrian safety and allow use at night.
Emergency shelters are allowed by right within the light industrial (LI) zone subject to the standards in Section 17.41.220. Low barrier navigation centers are allowed by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses.
Emergency shelters are allowed by right within the light industrial (LI) zone subject to the standards in Section 17.41.220.
Emergency shelters are allowed by right within the light industrial (LI) zone subject to the standards in Section 17.41.220.
These standards may be applied to an emergency shelter proposed in other zoning district subject to conditional use approval.
Low barrier navigation centers meeting the requirements of Government Code Section 65662 are allowed by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses, subject to the standards in Section 17.41.220.
| Alcohol Production | Beer, Wine, and Spirits | LI and HI | DR | Community Development Director |
Alcohol Production | Beer, Wine, and Spirits | LI and HI | DR | Community Development Director
Establishments that require a conditional use permit for alcohol and tobacco retail establishments that require a minor use permit or conditional use permit shall adhere to the distance requirements as specified below:
A notice for a minor use permit shall be mailed 10 calendar days before the scheduled action to the following, unless stated otherwise in this code.
All conditional use permits for on-sale beverage establishments shall be subject to the following conditions of approval:
All conditional use permits for off-sale alcoholic beverage establishment shall be subjected to the following mandatory conditions of approval:
All conditional use permits for on- or off-sale tobacco retail establishment shall be subjected to the following mandatory conditions of approval:
A public nuisance shall include, but not be limited to, any of the following conditions or activities occurring on or within 100 feet of the premises:
A conditional use permit, minor use permit, or director's review approval issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire if: The use or activity authorized by the permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of approval;
Temporary alcohol sales may be permitted at community events, festivals, fairs, and similar special events subject to the issuance of a temporary event permit by the city.
The penalty amounts for administrative citations shall be as follows: First violation: $100; Second violation within 12 months: $200; Third and subsequent violations within 12 months: $500.
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