The purpose of this overlay zone is to identify properties which are part of the downtown specific plan and set forth development standards and guidelines for public and private development and redevelopment of existing and new residential, commercial and industrial development in downtown Moorpark.

All provisions of the downtown specific plan shall apply to the development and use of the properties within the downtown specific plan overlay zone. Those provisions shall be supplemental to the regulations of the underlying zone. In such cases where the specific plan development standards and the standards for the underlying zone conflict, the specific plan development standards shall apply.

Requirements for development within the downtown specific plan overlay zone shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.44, Application Review Procedures, and with the development standards and guidelines of the downtown specific plan as adopted by city council resolution.

The development standards and guidelines for the construction, reconstruction, renovation and remodeling of existing and/or proposed buildings in the downtown specific plan overlay zone shall adhere to the requirements and guidelines contained in the downtown specific plan as adopted by the city council.