Chapter 13-11 — CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District

Hercules Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Hercules

Sec. 13-11.100 Specific Purposes.

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 13-5.100, the specific purposes of the CP commercial public mixed-use district are to:

To encourage development of multiple, interrelated uses at transit stations or transfer centers by allowing public transit and related uses to combine with general commercial uses in an integrated mixed-use development.
To provide transit users with opportunities to reduce vehicle travel through the provision of goods and services at or near to transit stations.
To promote transit use through the provision of attractive and convenient multiple use transit stations or centers.
To promote regional employment opportunities based on access to regional transit facilities.
Work with BART to develop both short-term and long-term transit facility uses on the BART site in Hercules including commercial-retail uses or transit rail line extensions. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 11.100.]

Sec. 13-11.200 Review of Plans and General Conditions. ¶

Plans for all new and expanded development and uses shall be submitted to the Community Development Director as per Section 13-40.300. The following general conditions shall apply to all areas designated CP Commercial Public.

All new and expanded development shall be subject to Chapter 13-42, Design Review, and Chapter 1348, Planned Development.
All new and expanded uses shall be consistent with an adopted planned development plan for the property and shall require an administrative or conditional use permit.
The transit and commercial structures are to be located and designed as a unified development with an emphasis on pedestrian access to and from the transit station component of the development.
The site and facilities are to be designed to provide attractive frontages along adjacent public highway and street rights-of-way, especially the designated scenic route of San Pablo Avenue. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 11.200.]

Sec. 13-11.300 Performance Standards. ¶

The standard performance standards for development specified in Chapter 13-31 shall be met. In addition, the following specific performance standards shall be met:

Design. Transit facilities and other structures shall be designed with an architectural theme that is consistent with intense use of the site and surrounding development within the City.
Light and Glare. Night lighting shall be located and designed to provide adequate visibility and security within the site while minimizing glare on adjacent streets and properties.
Landscaping. Street trees are to be provided along all public street or highway frontages. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 11.300.]

Sec. 13-11.400 Land Use Regulations. ¶

All new and expanded development allowed in the CP commercial public area is identified below. The following uses may be permitted in the commercial public mixed-use district subject a conditional or administrative use permit and compliance with Chapter 13-49.

Other uses that can be shown to support mass transit, benefit from the availability of mass transit, provide goods and services to transit users, or contribute to creating a full service transit-oriented commercial public facility may be allowed within the CP commercial public district subject to approval of a conditional use permit. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 11.400.]

Sec. 13-11.500 Property Development Regulations. ¶

The property development regulations presented in Table 13-11.1 establish basic site and design requirements for the CP commercial public zoning district. All regulation standards are minimum amounts unless otherwise stated.

Table 13-11.1 Land Use Regulations: CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District

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CP
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Transit Facilities
BART Stations C
Transit Transfer Stations C
Transit Malls C
Transit Offices and Support Facilities C
Daycare Facilities (for employees, visitors and A
passengers)
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CP
CP
Government Ofces A Libraries, Museums and Galleries A Park and Recreation Facilities A Public Safety Facilities A Utility Facilities C Commercial Uses Retail Stores 2,000 sq ft or less A More than 2,000 sq ft C Grocery and Liquor C Outdoor Retail Sales and Services Permanent C Temporary A Recreation and Entertainment C

CP
CP
Restaurants, Delicatessens and Bars A With Liquor Service C Services and Ofces Banks and Other Financial Services A Business and Personal Services A Business and Professional Ofces A Accessory Uses and Structures A(1)
Key to Land Use Regulations A Administrative Use Permit Required C Conditional Use Permit Required (1) Facility or use is directly related to the primary use of site.

Table 13-11.2 Property Development Regulations: CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District

CP See Also

		CP
Site Area (sf)		—
Density (FAR)
	Range	0.10 to 1.00(1)
	Typical	0.30
Lot Size (sq ft)		—
Lot Frontage (ft)		(PDP)
Lot Depth (ft)		(PDP)
Setbacks
	Front (ft)	20(2)
	Rear (ft)	20(2)
	Side (ft)	20(2)
	Corner Side (ft)	20(2)
Maximum Site Coverage		(PDP)
Landscaping Minimum		10%
Building Height		50 feet

		CP	See Also
Parking		(PDP)	Chapter 13- 32
Signage		(PDP)	Chapter 13- 34

Key to Land Use Regulations
(1)	In addition, parking structure(s) with up to a 3.00 FAR for the parking area is allowed.
(2)	Lesser setbacks may be accepted as part of an approved planned development plan.
(PDP)	As per an approved planned development plan.

[Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 11.500.]

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The Hercules Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 555, passed March 25, 2025.

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