§ 19.120.060 — Performance standards

19.120.060 - Performance standards.

The purpose of this section is to ensure that residential uses in mixed-use zones are not adversely impacted by adjacent commercial uses, including, but not limited to, traffic, noise, light and safety impacts. In the interests of both the residents and the businesses, no site plan review permit shall be approved for a project unless the project is designed to meet the following performance standards, in addition to performance standards set forth in Chapter 19.590 (Performance Standards). A. Noise. Development in mixed-use zones shall comply with all requirements of Title 7 (Noise) and the California Building Standards Code. B. Security. 1. The residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents through the provision of separate and secured entrances and exits. Where residential units are in the same structure as a commercial use, access to residential units shall be from a secured area located on the first floor at the ground level. 2. Nonresidential and residential uses located on the same floor shall not have common entrance hallways or common balconies. C. Light and glare. 1. All outdoor lighting associated with commercial uses adjacent to or within the immediate vicinity of residential uses shall be designated with fixtures and poles that illuminate commercial uses, while minimizing light trespass into residential areas. 2. The provisions of Section 19.590.070 (Light and Glare) shall apply. 3. The provisions of Chapter 19.556 (Lighting) shall apply. D. Odor. 1. All trash storage areas for non-residential uses shall be located so as to be convenient and where associated odors and noise will not adversely impact the residential uses.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 9, 2025; Ord. 7660, § 2, 2024; Ord. 7592 § 3(Exh. C), 2022; Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7331 § 6, 2016; Ord. 6966 § 1, 2007)