Chapter 18.86
COMBINING DISTRICT ER (ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION FACILITIES)

Sections:

18.86.010    Applicability.

18.86.020    Purpose.

18.86.030    Minimum performance standards.

18.86.010 Applicability.

Bars, entertainment facilities (temporary or permanent), instructional facilities and recreational uses are only permitted in the locations designated below (and in no other portions of a Commercial, Airport or Industrial Zone), upon the granting of a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission, subject to the performance standards indicated in this chapter. For a use which is a combination of uses, the more restrictive use shall apply for determining restricted uses. In addition, if a use is not permitted in a specific zoning district, then the use would not be permitted.

AREA

NO.

AREA DESCRIPTION

Incidental*

Bar

Entertainment

Recreational

Instructional

1.

Industrial Road between Holly Street to the north and Bransten Road to the south (excluding residential properties). Incidental bar for only the property designated in the East Side Specific plan for a hotel

X

 

 

X

X

2.

Industrial Road between Bransten Road to the north and Washington Street to the south

X

 

X

X

X

3.

Industrial Road from

Washington Street to the north and the Redwood City limit to the south (east and west sides of the street)

 

 

 

X

X

4.

Circle Star Property

X

X

X

X

X

5.

Holly Street and Industrial Road (northeast corner)

X

X

X

X

X

6.

Old County Road between Terminal Way to the north and Howard Avenue to the south, including parcels on the south side of Howard Avenue and the north side of Brittan Avenue

X

 

X

X

X

7.

Old County Road between Howard Avenue to the north and Bing Street to the south

 

 

 

X

X

8.

Shore Way

X

X

X

X

X

9.

Sky Way (500 and 600 blocks only)

X

X

X

X

X

10.

El Camino Real and commercially zoned sections of Laurel Street

 

X**

X

X

X

Note: An x in a box in the above table indicates that a conditional use permit application can be made. If an x does not appear, the use is specifically prohibited. See Exhibit A, attached to the ordinance codified in this section, for a map delineating the areas designated above.

* Bar incidental to other uses as defined in Section 18.08.067.

** A bar may be a permitted use on the El Camino Real or Laurel Street depending on the zoning.

(Ord. 1218 § 2 (part), 1996)

18.86.020 Purpose.

In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the city finds it necessary to limit the potential locations of entertainment facilities, and to apply minimum performance standards to commercial businesses such as bars, entertainment facilities, and recreation uses. In addition, the limiting of potential locations of entertainment uses is necessary to achieve consistency with the General Plan West, and East San Carlos Specific Plans. Health, safety and welfare issues identified by the City include, but are not limited to, the following:

A.    Inconsistent land use to industrial uses;

B.    Trespassing potential of patrons;

C.    Potential of injuries on private property;

D.    Provision of public safety services;

E.    Potential for littering and debris in vicinity;

F.    Potential for vandalism to surrounding businesses;

G.    Parking impacts in the vicinity of the use;

H.    Parking conflicts with night workers/trucks;

I.    Potential for property value decline;

J.    Selling of alcoholic beverages in an industrial area;

K.    Lighting and pedestrian hazards. (Ord. 1319 § 20, 2003; Ord. 1218 § 2 (part), 1996)

18.86.030 Minimum performance standards.

The following list of general performance standards shall apply. Application materials should indicate how the standards can be met after improvements to the property or through the business plan.

A.    Occupancy Classification. It shall be demonstrated at the time of submission for approval from the City for the use that the building meets the proper occupancy classification under the current Uniform Building Code, Fire Code, and other applicable codes. A report prepared by a licensed contractor, licensed architect or licensed engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the City. The report shall include a discussion of existing conditions and existing classification of the building, proposed improvements, estimated costs of renovation, and compliance with handicap accessibility standards.

B.    Parking. Based on the applicant’s business plan and estimated occupancy of the building, adequate on-site parking shall be provided as calculated using the parking table in this Code. Adequate parking shall be defined as parking to satisfy at least seventy-five percent of the estimated demand for parking for the use at time of peak demand. The remaining twenty-five percent of the parking may be provided using street parking provided that such parking is:

1.    Within a reasonable and logical walking distance to the primary entrance to the facility;

2.    It is demonstrated that the use of such spaces will not interfere with the normal operation of businesses in the vicinity; and

3.    Provided that there are adequate public improvements to include sidewalk and street lighting.

A finding that parking is adequate shall be required to be made by the Planning Commission at the time of consideration of the conditional use permit. If it appears that there will be a strong inclination for patrons to park on adjoining properties rather than park on the street, the ten percent allowance will not be considered for meeting parking demand, and all parking shall be provided on-site. Provision of parking on adjoining properties shall be permitted consistent with the shared parking provisions in the parking section of this Code.

The Planning Commission can consider shared parking on surrounding sites to meet parking requirements for the use. A shared parking agreement between all parties and the City would be required at the time of submittal for the conditional use permit to assure that the parking can be maintained for the use. A list of businesses, their hours of operation, and number of employees shall be submitted with a letter of intent of the parking lot owner. A parking survey shall also be submitted to document parking availability.

C. Security. On-site security shall be provided at a rate to be determined by the Police Chief, and shall generally be provided at the rate of one security guard for each one hundred patrons on the property for bar or entertainment uses. Adequate security lighting shall be provided in all parking areas, entrances, and exits as well as building security systems. Due to limited police resources, the Police Chief may find that the use can not be adequately protected based on the size and type of use. An agreement with the Police Department may be required as a condition of approval for the provision of police officers at special events and for traffic control as needed.

D. Sewer Capacity. Based on the size and type of facility proposed, a sewer capacity fee shall be calculated, pursuant to Municipal Code requirements, for the additional sewer usage. The sewer capacity fee shall be paid in its entirety at the time of building permit issuance. Construction of a new sewer line may be required to handle the additional capacity.

E. Limited Performance Standard Application. A staff determination will be made by the Building Official, Police Chief, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, and Planning Director concerning which performance standards set forth in this section depending on the type of use applied for. All of the aforementioned may not apply to all uses. However, all applications shall comply with the parking standards noted above and in this Code. (Ord. 1218 § 2 (part), 1996)

 

EXHIBIT A