The Institutional (I) district is established to create, preserve and enhance areas for public and institutional land uses and to provide restrictions to minimize the effect of such uses on surrounding uses.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Any site with a lot area exceeding forty thousand (40,000) square feet shall submit a long range development plan for the institution. Such long range development plan shall include all development of the site and site expansions (within the institutional zone or under the institution's ownership, whichever is greater) anticipated over the next twenty (20) years. Such plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval through the site plan review procedure. No site plan review shall be approved and no building permit shall be issued for any building or structure which is not consistent with the long range development plan.

(Ord. C-7032 § 27, 1992: Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Site plan review shall be required pursuant to Division V of Chapter 21.25 (Specific Procedures).

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Any business considered an "adult entertainment business" as defined by Section 21.15.110 of this Title shall be subject to special locational standards as indicated in Chapter 21.45 (Special Development Standards).

(ORD-18-0018 § 7, 2018; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

The principal permitted uses of the institutional district shall be those of a public or institutional nature. Table 34-1 indicates the classes of uses permitted (Y), not permitted (N), permitted as a conditional use (C), permitted as an accessory use (A), permitted with an administrative use permit (AP), and permitted as a temporary use (T) in the Institutional (I) district.

(Ord. C-6895 §§ 17, 18, 1991: Ord. C-6684 § 24 (part), 1990; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Any use not specifically permitted by Section 21.34.110, Table 34-1, shall be prohibited.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Sections 21.34.205 through 21.34.265 set forth the development standards applicable to all uses in the institutional district.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

The minimum lot size for a new subdivision shall be as indicated in Table 34-2.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Maximum building and structure heights shall be as indicated in Table 34-2.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 34-1
Uses in the
Institutional District

Abbreviations:

Y = Permitted.
N = Not permitted
C = Conditional use permit required. Refer to Chapter 21.52.
A = Permitted as an accessory use. Special conditions may apply. Refer to Chapter 21.51.
T = Permitted as a temporary use subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.53 of this Title.
AP = Permitted with an administrative use permit.

(ORD-20-0026 § 14, 2020; ORD-18-0015 § 4(Exh. D), 2018; ORD-18-0003(Emerg.) § 2(Exh. B), 2018; ORD-13-0022 § 4, 2013; ORD-11-0011 § 5(Exh. E), 2011; Ord. C-7881 § 5, 2003; Ord. C-7399 § 8, 1996; Ord. C-6895 § 18, 1991; Ord. C-6684 § 24 (part), 1990; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 34-2
Development Standards

Note:

(a) Rooftop solar collectors and associated supporting structures may exceed the applicable height limit only if necessary for the sole purpose of solar collection, and not otherwise installed on any occupiable areas of the roof, and when located in the coastal zone, public views of the beach, bay, or ocean (as identified in the certified Local Coastal Program) are not adversely impacted.

(ORD-21-0028 § 5, 2021; ORD-19-0028 § 20, 2019)

Maximum lot coverage shall be as indicated in Table 34-2.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Yard areas shall be provided as indicated in Table 34-3. The structures allowed in yard areas shall be as provided in Table 31-3 and as provided in Section 21.34.250.

(Ord. C-6822 § 15, 1990: Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

Corner Cutoff Required. Corner cutoffs shall be required in all institutional districts at intersections of streets, driveways and alleys. Corner cutoffs shall be a minimum of six feet by six feet (6') x (6').

B.

The corner cutoff shall be free of any structure or vegetation which impedes or obstructs access or visibility up to eight feet (8′) in height.

(ORD-19-0028 § 19, 2019; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Table 34-3
Yard Requirements

Principal use buildings shall be separated by not less than eight feet (8').

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

All new and remodeled buildings shall comply with the following criteria:

A.

Compatible Treatment. All sides of a building visible from a public street or adjoining, abutting or adjacent to a residential district, shall be designed, treated and finished in a manner compatible with the residential area and with the other visible sides of the building.

B.

Contrasting Material. Not less than ten percent (10%) of a building wall shall be treated and finished with a material other than stucco or cement block, painted or unpainted, unless the Zoning Administrator determines that such contrasting material would detract from the project design or adequate landscaping above minimum standards would provide the equivalent effect.

C.

Roof Security. All roof areas not visible from the public right-of-way shall be provided with roof features designed to prevent people from gaining unauthorized access to the rooftop.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

Open Uses. All permitted uses, including storage, shall be screened by a solid wall not less than six feet (6′) in height. Material being stored shall not be visible above the wall.

B.

Parking Lots. All parking lots shall be screened in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.41.266 of this Title.

C.

Refuse Storage Areas. Refuse collection receptacles shall be located and screened as required by Chapter 21.45 (Special Development Standards) of this Title.

D.

Mechanical Equipment Screening. Mechanical equipment shall be screened as follows:

1.

Required. Rooftop mechanical equipment, except solar collectors and rain gutters, shall be screened on all sides by screening not less than the height of the equipment being screened.

2.

Secured. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be secured from unauthorized entry to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.

3.

Materials. All rooftop mechanical equipment screening devices shall be of a material requiring a low degree of maintenance. Wood shall generally not be used unless it can be shown that proper maintenance will occur. All screening devices shall be well integrated into the design of the building through such items as parapet walls continuous with the walls of the structure, false roofs, or equipment rooms.

4.

Substitutions. Well-planned, compact, architecturally-integrated rooftop equipment may be substituted for screening with the approval of the Director of Planning and Building.

(Ord. C-7633 § 21, 1999; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Residential development in the Institutional District shall conform to the development standards of the R-1-N Zone District. Special group residences shall conform to the standards specified in Section 21.52.271.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

A.

Use Restrictions. The use of accessory buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 21.51 (Accessory Uses) of this Title.

B.

Development Standards. Accessory structures and buildings may be placed anywhere on a lot except within the required street front setback area or as otherwise restricted by Chapter 21.45 (Special Development Standards).

C.

Trash Receptacles. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided to accommodate all refuse generated on a site. Such receptacles shall conform to the development standards for trash receptacles contained in Chapter 21.45 (Special Development Standards).

(Ord. C-7663 §§ 22, 23, 1999; Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.41 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements) of this Title. Parking may be provided on any location on the lot not otherwise prohibited, except it shall not be located within the ten feet (10′) of front yard area abutting a street.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 21.42 (Landscaping Standards) of this Title.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Fences and garden walls are permitted accessory structures subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.43 (Fences and Garden Walls) of this Title.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

On-premises signs are permitted accessory structures in the Institutional District subject to the development standards contained in Chapter 21.44 (On-Premises Signs) of this Title.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)

Public right-of-way in the Institutional District shall be dedicated and improved as required by Chapter 21.47 (Dedication, Reservation and Improvement of Public Rights-of-Way).

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)