23.45.532

A. All ground-floor commercial uses permitted pursuant to Section 23.45.504 , except medical service uses permitted pursuant to Section 23.45.506 , shall meet the following conditions: 1. Structures with ground floor commercial uses in zones that include an RC designation shall comply with Chapter 23.46 . 2. The commercial use is permitted only on the ground floor of a structure that contains at least one dwelling unit. On sloping lots, the commercial use may be located at more than one level within the structure as long as the floor area in commercial use does not exceed the area of the structure's footprint. 3. The maximum size of use of any one business establishment is 4,000 square feet, except as follows: a. The maximum size of use of a multi-purpose retail sales establishment is 10,000 square feet; and b. The maximum size of a medical service use located in the Northgate Regional Center is 10,000 square feet. 4. Vents for venting of odors, vapors, smoke, gas and fumes, and exterior heat exchangers and other similar devices (e.g., related to ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration) shall be at least 10 feet above finished sidewalk grade, and directed away to the extent possible from residential uses within 50 feet of the vent. B. No loading berths are required for ground-floor commercial uses. If provided, loading berths shall be located so that access to residential parking is not blocked. C. Identifying business signs are permitted pursuant to Chapter 23.55 , Signs. (Ord. 127375 , § 39, 2025; Ord. 125791 , § 45, 2019; Ord. 124843 , § 25, 2015; Ord. 124378 , § 34, 2013; Ord. 123939, § 9, 2012; Ord. 123209, § 40, 2009).