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19.09.020 - Use regulations.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

The text

A.

Table 19.09.010A identifies the uses permitted in the commercial (C-2) zone. Retail and service commercial uses represent the primary permitted uses, although other uses are allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted and temporary uses, as indicated in Table 19.09.010A.

B.

Certain permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses may be subject to special conditions regarding the location, operation or design of the use. Such uses are marked in Table 19.09.010A with an asterisk (*), and the special conditions that apply are contained in Chapter 19.31 (Standards for Specific Land Uses).

C.

When a use is not specifically listed, the community development director shall have the authority to determine what use the proposed use is most similar to and whether such proposed use is permitted within the context of existing regulations.

D.

For any development or use proposal for which more than one use is proposed, and when at least one proposed use requires a conditional use permit, then a conditional use permit shall be required for the development or use application as a whole.

Table 19.09.010A

Permitted Uses—Commercial Zone Use C-2

Accessory Use and Building A

Adult Business X

Alcoholic Beverages, Sale of C*

Antique Store P

Appliance Store, Small or Large Appliances P

Auction House or Store C

Auto Body and Fender Repair, enclosed within a building C

Auto Dealer, New or Used C*

Auto Repair Garage, enclosed within a building C

Bakery, Retail P

Bank P**

Barber Shop, Beauty Shop P

Billiard or Pool Hall C

Blueprinting and Photocopying P

Book Store (excluding adult bookstores) P

Bowling Alley C

Camera Store P

Candy Store P

Cellular Car Phones and Pagers—Sales, Service or Installation P

Child Care Center C*

China/Pottery Store; no outside storage or display P

Churches and Similar Religious Institutions P

Cinema C

Cleaning and Pressing, using nonflammables C

Clothing Store (other than secondhand) P

Clubs, Private and Fraternities/Sororities C

Cocktail Lounges and Bars C*

Community Care Facilities C

Computer Sales and Service P

Dance Establishment C

Dance Studio C

Delicatessens P

Department Store P

Dressmaking, Custom P

Drug Store, Pharmacy P

Dwelling, Multifamily (a) P

Dwelling, Single-Family (a) P

Electric Distribution and Transmission Substation, with microwave facilities C

Electronic Sales and Service P

Entertainment Establishment C*

Flower Shop P

Fortunetelling P

Funeral Parlor C

Gaming Establishment C

Greenhouse P

Grocery, Fruit/Vegetable, Meat Market P

Health Food Store P

Hobby Shop P

Hotel C*

Interior Decorating Store P

Jewelry Store (including repair) P

Laundries P

Laundry and Dry Cleaning P

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Pick-up Station P

Library P

Lodging House C

Medical and Dental Office, Clinic P

Mini-Mart C*

Mobile Office Trailer C*

Music or Vocal Instruction P

Music Store P

Music Studio P

Newsstand P

Nursery, Flower or Plant, Retail or Wholesale P

Office, Business P

Office, Professional P

Optometrist or Optical Goods Store P

Outdoor Amusements, Recreational Uses C

Parking Lot P

Parking Structure P

Pet Shop, Bird Store P

Photography Studio P

Radio or Television Studio P

Real Estate Office P

Recreational Facilities, Commercial C

Recycling Collection Center with Attendant—Permanent X

Recycling Collection Center with Attendant—Temporary P

Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Cafeteria (No Liquor Served) P

Restaurant or Cafe Serving Liquor C*

Restaurant with Dancing/Entertainment C*

Restaurant, Fast Food or Drive-through C*

School, Trade C

Service Station, Gasoline C*

Shoe Repair, Shop Shine Shop P

Shoe Store P

Shopping Center P

Solid Waste Facilities, as defined in Public Resources X

Stationary Store P

Tailor Shop P

Taxi Stands C

Taxidermist P

Theater or Auditorium, including movie theater (excluding adult theaters) C

Tobacco Store P

Toy Store P

Travel Bureau P

Upholstery Shop P

Used Car Sales Lot C*

Utility Business Office P

Variety Stores P

Videotape, Sales and Rental P

Wholesale Business, Limited; no manufacturing/processing P

Yardage and Fabric Shops P

Key: P = Permitted Use

A = Permitted as an Accessory Use

C = Conditional Use Permit Required (See Chapter 19.39, Division 7)

T = Temporary Use

X = Prohibited

* = Special use conditions and/or development standards apply

** = For check cashing establishments, only two such facilities are permitted in the city per 12,000 residents, as reported in the most recent U.S. Census

(a) A residential structure originally constructed for a residential use shall not be used for simultaneous tenancy of a residential use and commercial business.

(Ord. 574 §1, 2003; Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).

(Ord. No. 642, § 1, 4-17-2012)