OP: Office Professional District Guide for Grass Valley
The OP: Office Professional zoning district in Grass Valley is designed to accommodate the professional and institutional needs of the community with a maximum residential density of 15 units per acre and a height limit of 50 feet. Most administrative and medical office uses are permitted by right, provided that all business activities, including sales and storage, are conducted entirely within enclosed buildings [Section 17.24.050.B].
Purpose and General Character
The OP: Office Professional zone is applied to specific areas of the City of Grass Valley intended to serve the office and institutional needs of the community that cannot be accommodated within the downtown core. While professional services are the primary focus, the Grass Valley Development Code also allows for other related and office-supporting uses to be established within the district [Section 17.24.020.D].
A defining characteristic of the OP: Office Professional district is the requirement for "indoor-only" operations. All sales, displays, and storage must be conducted within an enclosed building, unless an exception is specifically approved on a site plan [Section 17.24.050.B].
Allowed Land Uses
The following table outlines the permit requirements for common land uses within the OP: Office Professional district. Uses marked with "P" are permitted, "MUP" requires a Minor Use Permit, and "UP" requires a Use Permit [Table 2-10].
| Land Use Category | Specific Use Type | Permit Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Services: Business & Professional | Medical Services (Clinic, Doctor Office) | P |
| Office (Business, Service, Government, Professional) | P | |
| ATM | P | |
| Bank / Financial Services | P | |
| Business Support Services | P | |
| Medical Services (Hospital, Extended Care) | UP | |
| Retail | Pharmacy | P |
| Office-supporting Retail | UP | |
| Restaurant, Cafe, Coffee Shop | UP | |
| Residential | Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | P |
| Live/Work Unit | P | |
| Mixed-Use Project (Residential Component) | P | |
| Home Occupation | UP | |
| Residential Care (All sizes) | UP | |
| Transitional and Supportive Housing | UP | |
| Education & Assembly | Library, Museum, Art Gallery | UP |
| School (Specialized Education and Training) | P | |
| School (Public or Private) | UP | |
| Meeting Facility (Public or Private) | UP | |
| Other | Fitness / Health Facility | UP |
| Public Safety Facility | UP | |
| Wireless Telecommunications Facility | UP |
Development Standards
Development within the OP: Office Professional district must adhere to specific site planning and building standards regarding setbacks, height, and density [Table 2-12].
| Feature | Standard |
|---|---|
| Residential Density | 15 units per acre |
| Maximum Height | 50 feet / 4 stories |
| Front Setback | 15 feet |
| Side Setback (Interior) | 10 feet if abutting residential; none elsewhere |
| Side Setback (Street) | 20% of lot width (15 feet maximum) |
| Rear Setback | 10 feet if abutting residential; none elsewhere |
| Site Coverage | No limitation (except as required for landscaping) |
| Minimum Lot Size | None required |
Parking Requirements
Off-street parking in the OP: Office Professional district is determined by the specific land use established on the site. Below are the standard ratios for primary uses within the district [Table 3-3].
| Land Use | Vehicle Spaces Required |
|---|---|
| Administrative / Professional Office | 1 space per 250 square feet |
| Medical Clinic or Doctor Office | 1 space per 250 square feet (or 4 per doctor, whichever is greater) |
| Business or Service Office | 1 space per 250 square feet |
| General Retail | 1 space per 250 square feet |
| Residential (Multi-unit) | 1 covered space per studio/1-bed; 2 covered spaces per 2-bed+ (plus 1 guest space per 5 units) |
Sections Cited
- Section 17.24.020 - Purposes of commercial and industrial zones.
- Section 17.24.030 - Commercial and industrial zone land uses and permit requirements.
- Table 2-10 - Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Zone.
- Table 2-12 - OP and CBP Zone Development Standards.
- Section 17.24.050 - Additional commercial and industrial zone standards.
- Table 3-3 - Parking Requirements by Land Use.