Chula Vista City Zoning Code
19.47 P-Q
Public/Quasi-Public Zone
19.47.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the public/quasi-public zone is to provide a zone with uses in appropriate locations which are maintained by public or publicly controlled agencies such as municipal and/or county agencies, civic, government offices, education, school districts, utility facilities, and utility companies (e.g., water, gas, electricity, etc.), including, but not limited to, uses such as the county landfill, electrical generation and transmission, telecommunications, water and wastewater treatment and storage facilities, and various water reservoir sites. The regulations of this district also provide for the appropriate closure of existing landfill sites. (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the P-Q zone are as follows:
A. Agricultural uses including grazing and livestock raising;
B. Water reservoirs; and
C. Public parks. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.030 Accessory uses and buildings.
Accessory uses permitted in the P-Q zone include the following:
A. Caretakers units, as accessory to the principal permitted or conditionally permitted use;
B. Public utility service and corporation yards; and
C. Private and backup and emergency electrical generating facilities, as defined in subsections (3) and (4) of the definition “electrical generating facilities” in CVMC 19.04.002, and subject to the following standards:
1. Private: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(D).
2. Backup and emergency: the standards prescribed in CVMC 19.58.142(E). (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.040 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the P-Q zone; provided, a conditional use permit is issued by the Planning Commission or for unclassified uses as defined in CVMC 19.54.020:
A. Cellular facilities;
B. Recycling collection centers, subject to the provisions of recycling collection centers standards in CVMC 19.58.345;
C. Land reclamation projects;
D. Fire stations;
E. Post offices;
F. Sanitary landfills, unless excepted by CVMC 19.47.100;
G. Schools;
H. Utility substations;
I. Golf driving ranges, with or without lighting;
J. Unclassified uses, as provided in Chapter 19.54 CVMC;
K. Hazardous waste facilities, subject to the provisions of CVMC 19.58.178. Conditional use permit applications for the establishment of hazardous waste facilities shall be considered by the City Council subsequent to its receipt of recommendations thereon from the Planning Commission in accordance with CVMC 19.14.070(B); and
L. Electrical generating facilities, as defined in subsections (1) and (2) only of the definition “electrical generating facilities” in CVMC 19.04.002, and subject to the standards set forth in CVMC 19.58.142. (Ord. 3544 § 2, 2023; Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.050 Performance standards.
All existing and future uses permitted by this title shall be subject to initial and continued compliance with the performance standards in Chapter 19.66 CVMC. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.060 Siting standards.
The following standards shall govern the siting of facilities in the public/quasi-public zone:
A. All solid waste management operations within the P-Q zone shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including regulations of the State Water Resources Control Board, the California Waste Management Board, and the Department of Health Services.
B. The distance from the site to the nearest residential structure shall be in compliance with all of the state minimum standards for solid waste management. The distance of such sites to residences shall be sufficient to permit adequate control of noise levels, odor nuisances, traffic congestion, litter nuisances and vectors.
C. All electrical generating facilities within the P-Q zone shall comply with the requirements of CVMC 19.58.142, and all applicable federal, regional, and local regulations. (Ord. 3279 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.070 Area, lot coverage and yard requirements.
19.47.080 Site plan and architectural approval.
19.47.090 Landfill closure.
Any sanitary landfill existing within the P-Q zone which is subject to closure shall be terminated in a manner which complies with any and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including regulations of the State Water Resources Control Board, the California Waste Management Board, and the Department of Health Services, and in accordance with any agreements entered into with the City. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).
19.47.100 Exceptions.
Any sanitary landfill use existing prior to May 21, 1996, shall be permitted to continue operating as a legally permitted use; provided, that the property owner has entered into an agreement with the City that establishes specific regulations and/or guidelines. (Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2672, 1996).