Malibu City Zoning Code

One single-family residence per lot;

Expansion up to 500 square feet of existing multifamily buildings provided the expansion conforms to the provisions of Chapter 17.40;

Accessory uses and structures as follows:

Manufactured homes, pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.3;

Second units, pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.2.

Transitional and supportive housing permitted in the same manner as a multifamily residence and subject to all the restrictions that apply to multifamily residential uses.

Small residential care facilities involving six or fewer persons.

Affordable housing development projects.

Mobilehome used as a residence during construction, subject to Section 17.40.040(A) (18);

Home occupations, subject to Section 17.40.040(A)(19).

New, or the expansion over 500 square feet of, multiple-family residential uses, including duplexes, condominiums, stock cooperatives, apartments and other similar developments;

Utility facilities related to public projects;

Lighted sports courts;

Neighborhood recreation facilities for use by surrounding residents and operated by a nonprofit corporation or neighborhood association for noncommercial purposes;

Parks and playgrounds;

Emergency communication and service facilities.

Minimum lot area: 5,000 square feet per lot unless otherwise provided in Title 16.

Minimum lot width: 50 feet.

Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.

Units per lot: one unit per 1,885 square feet of lot area, not to exceed four units.

Density: one additional unit per lot may be permitted, not to exceed five units per lot, for affordable housing in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition of very low, low, and moderate income households.