Municipal Code - 2022-01 - Supplement_PDF Supplement_PLE-2022-01-supp-27-zoning

18.81.010 (Pleasanton Supp. No. 27, 1-22) 624 Chapter 18.81 ACTIVE GROUND-FLOOR OVERLAY DISTRICT Sections: 18.81.010 Purpose. 18.81.020 Applicability. 18.81.030 Underlying zoning. 18.81.040 Procedure for obtaining approval of use. 18.81.050 Procedure for granting exceptions. 18.81.010 Purpose. In addition to the objectives prescribed in the underlying district, the active ground-floor overlay district is in- cluded in this title to achieve the following purposes: A. To provide a balanced physical environment conducive to pedestrian activity and a walkable street network; and B. To enable uses that support a vibrant, pedestrian-oriented experience throughout much of the day and evening and are a defining component of downtown Pleasanton. (Ord. 222 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019) 18.81.020 Applicability. This district shall apply to all properties within the areas designated as active ground-floor overlay district within the downtown specific plan, except as modified by the following: A. The overlay shall not apply to tenant spaces with a storefront whose primary access is not from Main Street or another street designated with the overlay (as depicted in the Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Diagram). B. For buildings that have multiple tenant spaces, the requirements of the overlay shall only apply to the tenant spaces with frontage on Main Street or a street designated with the overlay (as depicted in the Downtown Spe- cific Plan Land Use Diagram). C. All uses in a tenant space accommodating multiple uses shall meet the definition of active uses in Chapter 18.08 of this title. (Ord. 2222 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019) 18.81.030 Underlying zoning. All uses shall comply with the regulations prescribed in Chapter 18.44 of this title and the underlying district, ex- cept as otherwise described by this chapter. (Ord. 2222 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019) 18.81.040 Procedure for obtaining approval of use. A. In response to an application for zoning certificate approval for tenant spaces subject to the active ground floor use overlay, and notwithstanding Chapter 18.12 of this title, the director of community development may request additional information to verify the proposed use is consistent with the intent and provisions of this chapter and related policies in the Downtown Specific Plan. This additional information may include, but is not limited to: 1. A written narrative signed by the business owner, outlining proposed hours of operation and basic business operations including confirmation of a cash register or other point-of-sale system, and other details of the business operation to demonstrate compliance with this chapter, to the satisfaction of the director of com- munity development. 2. A dimensioned floor plan clearly identifying leased square footage for each use in tenant spaces accommo- dating multiple uses. The director of community development may request a copy of the lease agreement to verify leased square footage. (Ord. 2222 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2194 § 2, 2019)