§ 155.0240 — Additional Use Regulations of CU Zones

§155.0240 Additional Use Regulations of CU Zones

(a) In the CU-1-1, CU-1-2, CU-2-3, CU-3-6, CU-3-7 and CU-3-8 zones, multiple dwelling unit residential development without a non-residential component may be permitted provided that the density does not exceed 75% of the density permitted in a mixed-use development, except that properties abutting El Cajon Boulevard or University Avenue are subject to a Planned Development Permit as described in Section 155.0253(b). (b) In the CU-1-1 and CU-1-2 zones, Retail Sales, Office and Commercial Services use categories, as indicated in Table 155-02C, shall be subject to the following: (1) A minimum of 50 percent of the gross floor area of the premises shall be residential in use. (2) The gross floor area of the non-residential use shall not exceed 2,500 square feet. (3) No premises shall contain more than one Retail Sales or Commercial Service establishment. (4) Unless otherwise provided for in Section 155.0240(b), all non-residential activities including storage shall be located within an enclosed building. (5) All activities associated with the non residential use shall occur between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (6) A maximum of five employees or business owners or a combination thereof may engage in Retail Sales, Office or Commercial Services activities on-site at any given time during business hours. (7) The one-hour average sound level shall not exceed 55 decibels on or beyond the boundaries of the property on which the noise is produced. All other Noise Abatement and Control regulations established in Chapter 5, Article 9.5 shall apply. (8) Only one licensed commercial vehicle used by the establishment for commercial purposes may be parked on the premises. The commercial vehicle shall not exceed a one-ton carrying capacity. (c) In the CU-1-1 and CU-1-2 zones, the following sign regulations apply: (1) Land Development Code Section 142.1270, Signs in Multiple Dwelling Unit Residential Zones; and (2) One sign per street frontage identifying the principal uses of the premises is permitted, provided that the combined area of all wall signs and ground signs does not exceed 12 square feet.

(Added 10-2-2000 by O-18854 N.S.) (Amended and Renumbered from 151.0240 to 155.0240 by SDMC 11.0207 effective 4-26-2007.)