1515 Geary Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Service Commercial District

The service commercial zone encompasses a narrow strip of parcels along North Main Street, north of San Luis Road and south of Geary Road. The primary purpose of the zone is to maintain and promote service commercial facilities, as well as retail establishments, that rely on customers arriving by auto. Land uses appropriate for this zoning district are those related to the sale, lease, service and maintenance of automobiles and related equipment, as well as custom manufacturing, storage warehouses, and home improvement businesses.; The zoning district is bisected by North Main Street. The parcels to the west side of North Main Street, adjacent to the residential district, could support more neighborhood-serving land uses, such as banks, offices and small retail stores. These uses are permitted in this zoning district only when they do not interfere with the established service commercial character of the area. The properties to the east, between North Main Street and the I-680 freeway, would be suitable for the heavier commercial uses which may not be appropriate in close proximity to residential neighborhoods. The intent is to protect the regional-serving service commercial land uses, and balancing the need for more local-serving businesses, while ensuring minimal disruption to the adjacent residential areas.; Because the service commercial zoning district is conveniently located along a major thoroughfare with easy access to the I-680 freeway, it also attracts eating and drinking establishments and businesses that serve the traveling public such as hotels.