Petaluma City Zoning Code
4 Zone
Districts and Allowable Land Uses
4.010 Purpose.
This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed by Section 2.020 (Zoning Map and Zones), determines the type of planning permit approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size. (Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021.)
4.020 Purpose of Established Zones.
A. OSP (Open Space and Park) Zone. The OSP zone is applied to undeveloped areas and sites that are appropriate for the preservation of natural resources, outdoor recreation, to be maintained in open space for the protection of public health and safety, and existing city public parks. City parks located in this zone may include buildings, structures, and uses that serve the community (e.g., Luchessi Community Center, Novak Center, Cavanaugh Center, library, water resources building, etc.). The OSP zone is consistent with and implements the urban separator, open space, and city park land use classifications of the general plan.
B. AG (Agriculture) Zone. The AG zone is applied to areas that are actively and primarily used for grazing, or the production for sale of food and fiber. Areas subject to seasonal or historic flooding and identified by FEMA as areas warranting special consideration are included. The AG zone is consistent with and implements the agriculture land use classification of the general plan.
C. RR (Rural Residential) Zone. The RR zone is applied to areas of single dwelling development with a minimum lot size of two acres. This zone would be applied primarily to areas at the western perimeter of the city along the urban growth boundary that are developed with single dwellings at densities ranging from 0.1 to 0.6 units per acre. This zone is intended to maintain a rural character and provide a transition to unincorporated rural and agricultural lands. The RR zone is consistent with and implements the rural residential land use classification of the general plan.
D. R1 (Residential 1) Zone. The R1 zone is applied to areas of single dwelling development, primarily the western hillsides, with densities ranging from 0.6 to 2.5 units per acre, and larger lots required for sloped sites. The R1 zone is consistent with and implements the very low density residential land use classification of the general plan.
E. R2 (Residential 2) Zone. The R2 zone is applied to areas previously developed and intended for detached single dwellings on individual lots, at densities ranging from 2.6 to 8.0 units per acre. The R2 zone is consistent with and implements the low density residential land use classification of the general plan.
F. R3 (Residential 3) Zone. The R3 zone is applied to the older neighborhoods surrounding the downtown that are characterized by a variety of housing types and densities in a walkable context. Densities range from 6.1 to 12.0 units per acre. The R3 zone is consistent with and implements the diverse low density residential land use classification of the general plan.
G. R4 (Residential 4) Zone. The R4 zone is applied to areas intended for a variety of housing types ranging from single dwellings to multi-unit structures. Densities range from 8.1 to 18.0 units per acre. The R4 zone is consistent with and implements the medium density residential land use classifications of the general plan.
H. R5 (Residential 5) Zone. The R5 zone is applied to areas intended for the most urban housing types at densities ranging from 18.1 to 30.0 units per acre, but where existing lower density housing is considered conforming. The R5 zone is consistent with and implements the high density residential land use classification of the general plan.
I. MH (Mobile Home) Zone. The MH zone is applied to existing mobile home parks throughout the city. The MH zone is consistent with the mobile home land use classification of the general plan.
J. C1 (Commercial 1) Zone. The C1 zone is applied to existing smaller-scale shopping centers with off-street parking, or clusters of street-front stores that serve the surrounding neighborhood. The C1 zone is consistent with and implements the neighborhood commercial land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 0.8 for the classification.
K. C2 (Commercial 2) Zone. The C2 zone is applied to existing community and regional shopping center sites. The C2 district is consistent with and implements the community commercial land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 1.2 for the classification.
L. MU1A, MU1B, MU1C (Mixed Use 1) Zone. The MU1 zone is applied to areas intended for pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development with ground-floor retail or office uses adjacent to the downtown core, and in other areas of the city where existing auto-oriented commercial areas are intended for improvement into pedestrian-oriented mixed use development. The MU1 zone is consistent with and implements the mixed use land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 2.5 for both residential and nonresidential uses within the classification, and a maximum density of 30 units per acre for residential.
Note:
■ Mixed Use 1A ZoneThis zone is applied to parcels located along corridors such as East Washington Street, Petaluma Boulevard North, Bodega Avenue and Lakeville Street. The parcels in these zones vary in size and are typically located adjacent to residential zones.
■ Mixed Use 1B ZoneThis zone is applied to larger parcels located primarily along major arterial roadways. The larger parcel size should allow for a mix of uses on the site.
■ Mixed Use 1C ZoneThis zone is applied to smaller parcels located in West Petaluma. Most of these parcels are located in residential areas and the intensity of the uses permitted in this zone is limited.
M. MU2 (Mixed Use 2) Zone. The MU2 zone is applied to the Petaluma downtown and adjacent areas that are intended to evolve into the same physical form and character of development as that in the historic downtown area. The MU2 zone is consistent with and implements the mixed use land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 2.5 for both residential and nonresidential uses within the classification, and a maximum density of 30 units per acre for residential.
N. BP (Business Park) Zone. The BP zone is intended for business and professional offices, technology park clusters, research and development, light industrial operations, and visitor service establishments, with retail as a secondary use only. The BP zone is consistent with and implements the business park land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 1.5 for the classification, although an FAR of 3.0 is allowed if all required parking is structured.
O. I (Industrial) Zone. The I zone is applied to areas that are appropriate for a full range of manufacturing, industrial processing, general service, warehousing, storage and distribution operations. Small restaurants and service commercial are allowed as ancillary uses. The I zone is consistent with and implements the industrial land use classification of the general plan, which establishes a maximum floor area ratio of 0.6 for the classification.
P. CF (Civic Facility) District. The CF zone is applied to sites for proposed public utility facilities, government offices, community service uses and lands, and significant sites owned and operated by the elementary, secondary, or community college districts, as well as private and/or parochial schools. The zone implements and is consistent with the public/semi-public, and education classifications of the general plan.
Q. FW (Floodway) Zone. The FW zone is applied to sites within the boundaries of the “Areas of Special Flood Hazard” and identified as “Floodway” areas. See Chapter 6 for the requirements of the floodway zone.
R. Planned Unit Districts and Planned Community Districts. The historic use of P.U.D.s and P.C.D.s for the development of residential, industrial, and commercial properties in various zones in which the underlying P.U.D. and/or P.C.D. uses are permitted is hereby recognized. Nonresidential P.C.D.s in existence as of May 19, 2008, and residential P.U.D.s are recognized to be consistent with the intent of these regulations by the establishment of their individual and respective P.U.D. and P.C.D. standards. Development and redevelopment of lands within P.U.D.s and P.C.D.s, including modification of P.C.D.s and/or addition of land to P.C.D.s, shall be in accordance with the individual adopted standards for said P.U.D. or P.C.D. and other applicable zoning standards not otherwise modified by the P.U.D. or P.C.D. adopted standards. The creation and modification of P.U.D.s, and the modification and/or addition of land to P.C.D.s existing as of May 19, 2008, is regulated by Chapter 19 herein. The creation of wholly new P.C.D.s, or the addition of land to a P.C.D. where the expansion area is not immediately adjacent, is not permitted by this chapter. (Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021.)
4.030 Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements.
A. General Permit Requirements. Tables 4.1 through 4.5 identify the land uses allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in each zone, and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 3.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Planning Permit Requirements).
B. Requirements for Certain Specific Land Uses. Where the last column in Tables 4.1 through 4.5 (“Specific Use Regulations”) includes a section number, the referenced section may affect whether the use requires a conditional use permit, and/or may establish other requirements and standards applicable to the use. (Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021.)
4.040 Site Planning and Building Standards.
Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 4.6 through 4.13, in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Chapters 11, 13, and 14. (Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021.)
4.050 Dedication Required and Exceptions.
A. Dedication Required. The developer shall dedicate any necessary right-of-way to the city to the alignment established by plan lines established in Chapter 13.20 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, or to an alignment consistent with applicable city right-of-way standards across the entire frontage or frontages and shall construct public improvements (including but not limited to curbs, gutters, sidewalk, half street, water mains, storm drains and sanitary sewers) across such frontage to current city standards, whenever a development project is located, or which is proposed to be located:
1. Upon one or more streets or roads where future right-of-way plan lines have been established pursuant to Chapter 13.20 of the Petaluma Municipal Code; or
2. Upon one or more streets or roads which are not improved with existing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other contiguous street improvements across the frontage or frontages of the property upon which said development project is located; or
3. Upon a parcel of real property which has frontage on a dedicated street right-of-way where no such improvements have been constructed contiguous to the parcel upon which the development project is located. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the city from requiring construction of frontage improvements pursuant to any other ordinance or regulation of the city.
B. Exceptions. Subsection (A) of this section shall not apply when any one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. Where a condition of any subdivision or parcel map requires dedication and construction or public improvements as a condition of approval of the same development project.
2. Where the value of the construction is less than $10,000. This valuation may be raised by resolution of the city council to compensate for inflation and increased building costs.
3. Where the proposed development project is clearly accessory, as determined by standards in the Zoning Ordinance, to an existing use upon the property.
4. Where the development project consists primarily of the rehabilitation of an existing structure, when no change of use will occur.
5. Where the developer establishes that the required dedication would render the real property upon which the development project is to be constructed substantially valueless for any private use, but final determination of such fact shall be made only by the city council upon petition of the developer or owner. (Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021.)
Tables.
Natural and Rural Zones | |||||
TABLE 4.1 | P(16) | ||||
CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required | ||||
S | Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations | ||||
A | |||||
— | Use Not Allowed | ||||
LAND USE TYPE (1) | Permit Required by Zone | Specific Use Regulations | |||
OSP | AG | RR | R1 | ||
AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE USES | |||||
P | P | P | P | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
LODGING | |||||
Lodging – Short-Term Vacation Rentals | — | — | P(15) | P(15) | Section 7.110 |
Lodging – Bed and Breakfast Inn | — | — | — | CUP | Section 7.100 |
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY | |||||
— | CUP | CUP | CUP | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
CUP | — | — | — | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
School – Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private | — | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
RESIDENTIAL | |||||
— | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.030 | |
— | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.035 | |
— | — | — | — | ||
— | — | S(5) | S(5) | Section 7.040 | |
— | — | — | — | ||
— | P | P | P | ||
— | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | Section 7.050 | |
Residential, Accessory Structure | — | A | A | A | |
Residential Care, 6 or Fewer Clients, in a Home | — | — | P | P | |
Residential Care, 7 or More Clients | — | — | — | — | |
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa | — | A,S | A,S | ||
Work/Live | — | — | — | — | |
SERVICES – GENERAL | |||||
Day Care – Large Family Day Care Home | — | — | A(4) | A(4) | Section 7.060 |
Day Care – Small Family Day Care Home | — | — | A(3) | A(3) | |
— | — | P | P | ||
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | |||||
City Water and Sewer Facility | CUP | P | P | P | |
Telecommunications Facility | S | S | S | S | |
Zero Emission Vehicles (Battery Charging Station) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | |
Key to zone symbols | |||||
OS – Open Space | RR – Rural Residential | ||||
AG – Agriculture | R1 – Residential 1 | ||||
Notes:
1See glossary for land use definitions.
2Home occupation permit and business license required.
3Business license required.
4Business license and compliance with Section 7.060 required.
5Site plan and architectural review required and compliance with Section 7.040 required.
6Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP.
7Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor.
8A CUP is required for overnight board and care.
9Neighborhood serving and open at lunch.
10Allowed only on floors above the ground floor.
11Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use.
12Allowed only in a shopping center.
13Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road.
14See Section 21.030 (Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses).
15Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see Section 7.110).
16Use must be at least 600 feet from a school or a childcare center, at least 200 feet from parks, youth centers, or the library, and 100 feet from residential districts as measured from property line to property line.
17All cannabis businesses must obtain an annual commercial cannabis permit
18Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, this Zoning Ordinance requires no permit for stations.
19Allowed with CUP when located on site of an existing fueling station/gas station land use.
Residential Zones | |||||
TABLE 4.2 | P(16) | ||||
CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required | ||||
S | Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations | ||||
A | |||||
— | Use Not Allowed | ||||
LAND USE TYPE (1) | Permit Required by Zone | Specific Use Regulations | |||
R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | ||
LODGING | |||||
Lodging – Short-Term Vacation Rentals | P(15) | P(15) | P(15) | P(15) | Section 7.110 |
Lodging – Bed and Breakfast Inn (B&B) | CUP | CUP | — | — | Section 7.100 |
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY | |||||
CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
School – Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private | CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
RESIDENTIAL | |||||
A,S | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.030 | |
A,S | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.035 | |
S(5) | S(5) | — | — | Section 7.040 | |
— | P | P | P | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
A,S(2) | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | Section 7.050 | |
Residential, Accessory Structure | A | A | A | A | |
Residential Care, 6 or Fewer Clients, in a Home | P | P | P | P | |
Residential Care, 7 or More Clients | — | — | — | — | |
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa | A,S | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.080 |
Work/Live | — | — | — | — | |
SERVICES – BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL | |||||
— | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
SERVICES – GENERAL | |||||
— | — | — | — | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
Day Care – Large Family | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | A(4) | Section 7.060 |
Day Care – Small Family | A(3) | A(3) | A(3) | A(3) | |
P | P | P | P | ||
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | |||||
City Water and Sewer Facility | P | P | P | P | |
Telecommunications Facility | S | S | S | S | |
— | — | — | — | ||
Zero Emission Vehicles (Battery Charging Station) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | |
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Key to zone symbols | |||||
R2 – Residential 2 | R4 – Residential 4 | ||||
R3 – Residential 3 | R5 – Residential 5 | ||||
Notes:
1See glossary for land use definitions.
2Home occupation permit and business license required.
3Business license required.
4Business license and compliance with Section 7.060 required.
5Site plan and architectural review required and compliance with Section 7.040 required.
6Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP.
7Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor.
8A CUP is required for overnight board and care.
9Neighborhood serving and open at lunch.
10Allowed only on floors above the ground floor.
11Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use.
12Allowed only in a shopping center.
13Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road.
14See Section 21.030 (Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses).
15Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see Section 7.110).
16Use must be at least 600 feet from a school or a childcare center, at least 200 feet from parks, youth centers, or the library, and 100 feet from residential districts as measured from property line to property line.
17All cannabis businesses must obtain an annual commercial cannabis permit.
18Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, this Zoning Ordinance requires no permit for stations.
19Allowed with CUP when located on site of an existing fueling station/gas station land use.
Mixed Use Zones | |||||
TABLE 4.3 | P(16) | ||||
CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required | ||||
S | Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations | ||||
A | |||||
— | Use Not Allowed | ||||
LAND USE TYPE (1) | Permit Required by Zone | Specific Use Regulations | |||
MU1A | MU1B (21) | MU1C | MU2 (22) | ||
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | |||||
P | P | — | CUP(6) | ||
Catering Service, as a Primary Use | P(6) | P | — | P(6) | |
Furniture and Fixture Manufacturing, Cabinet Making | — | P | — | — | |
Laboratory – Medical, Analytical | — | P | — | — | |
Manufacturing, Light | — | P(14) | — | — | |
P(6) | P | — | P(6) | ||
P(6) | P | — | P(6) | ||
— | P | — | — | ||
LODGING | |||||
Lodging – Short-Term Vacation Rentals | P(15) | P(15) | P(15) | P(15) | Section 7.110 |
Lodging – Bed and Breakfast Inn (B&B) | — | — | — | P | |
P | P | — | P | ||
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY | |||||
Cardroom | CUP | CUP | — | CUP | Chapter 9 |
CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | ||
CUP | CUP | — | P(6) | ||
Fitness/Health Facility | P | P | — | P | |
P | P | — | P | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
School – Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private | CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
School – Specialized Education and Training | CUP | CUP | — | CUP | |
P | P | — | P | ||
CUP | CUP | — | CUP | Theater District Ord. 2158 | |
RESIDENTIAL | |||||
CUP | CUP | P | — | ||
A,S | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.030 | |
A,S | A,S | A,S | A,S | Section 7.035 | |
Dwelling, Single | — | — | P | — | |
A,S(2) | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | A,S(2) | Section 7.050 | |
Residential Care, 7 or More Clients | P(10) | P(10) | P | CUP(10) | |
Residential Care Facility, Adult | P(6) | P(6) | — | CUP(10) | |
Residential Care Facility, for the Chronically Ill | P(6) | P(6) | — | CUP(10) | |
Residential Care Facility, for the Elderly | P(6) | P(6) | — | CUP(10) | |
Residential in Mixed Use Building | P(6) | P(6) | P(6) | P(6) | |
Work/Live | P(6) | P(6) | P | P(6) | |
RETAIL | |||||
CUP | CUP | — | CUP | Chapter 10 | |
P | P | — | P | ||
P | P | — | — | ||
CUP | CUP | — | CUP | Chapter 8 | |
Building and Landscape Materials Sales Indoor – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | P | |
Building and Landscape Materials Sales Indoor – More Than 25,000 sf | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | CUP(20) | |
— | — | — | — | ||
General Retail – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | P | |
General Retail –More Than 25,000 sf | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | CUP(20) | |
Groceries/Specialty Foods – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | P | |
Groceries/Specialty Foods – More Than 25,000 sf | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | CUP(20) | |
P | P | — | — | ||
P | P | CUP | P | ||
SERVICES – BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL | |||||
ATM | P | P | P | P | |
P | P | — | P | ||
P | P | — | P | ||
P(6) | P(6) | — | P(6) | ||
P | P | — | P | ||
P | |||||
Office – Government | P | P | P | P(6) | |
Office – Headquarters, or Processing | P(6) | P | — | P(6) | |
Office – Professional, Administrative | P | P | P | P(6) | |
SERVICES – GENERAL | |||||
CUP | CUP | CUP | P | ||
P(6) | P(6) | — | P(6) | ||
Child Day Care – Large Family | — | — | A(4) | — | Section 7.060 |
Child Day Care – Small Family | A(3) | A(3) | A(3) | A(3) | |
— | CUP | — | — | ||
Meals Assembly Business | P(12) | — | — | — | |
CUP | — | — | — | ||
P | P | — | P | ||
P | P | — | P | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
— | P | — | CUP | ||
P(8) | P(8) | — | P(8) | ||
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | |||||
City Water and Sewer Facility | P | P | P | P | |
CUP | — | — | CUP | ||
Telecommunications Facility | S | S | S | S | |
CUP | CUP | — | CUP | ||
Zero Emission Vehicles (Battery Charging Station) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | |
Zero Emission Vehicles (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Station) | CUP(19) | — | — | CUP(19) | |
Key to zone symbols | |||||
MU1A - Mixed Use 1A | MU1C - Mixed Use 1C | ||||
MU1B - Mixed Use 1B | MU2 - Mixed Use 2 | ||||
Notes:
1See glossary for land use definitions.
2Home occupation permit and business license required.
3Business license required.
4Business license and compliance with Section 7.060 required.
5Site plan and architectural review required and compliance with Section 7.040 required.
6Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP.
7Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor.
8A CUP is required for overnight board and care.
9Neighborhood serving and open at lunch.
10Allowed only on floors above the ground floor.
11Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use.
12Allowed only in a shopping center.
13Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road.
14See Section 21.030 (Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses).
15Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (Section 7.110).
16Use must be at least 600 feet from a school or a childcare center, at least 200 feet from parks, youth centers, or the library, and 100 feet from residential districts as measured from property line to property line.
17All cannabis businesses must obtain an annual commercial cannabis permit.
18Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, this Zoning Ordinance requires no permit for stations.
19Allowed with CUP when located on site of an existing fueling station/gas station land use.
20To be processed as a major conditional use permit at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones | |||||
TABLE 4.4 | P(16) | ||||
CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required | ||||
S | Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations | ||||
A | |||||
— | Use Not Allowed | ||||
LAND USE TYPE (1) | Permit Required by Zone | Specific Use Regulations | |||
C1 | C2 | BP | I | ||
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | |||||
— | — | P | P | ||
Catering Service, as a Primary Use | P(6) | P(6) | P | P | |
Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing, Cabinet Shop | — | — | — | P | |
Laboratory – Medical, Analytical | — | — | P | P | |
— | — | Muni Code 6.10 | |||
— | — | — | P | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
— | — | — | P | ||
Manufacturing/processing – Cannabis | — | — | Muni Code 6.105 | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
— | — | — | CUP | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
— | — | CUP | CUP | ||
— | — | — | — | ||
Retail Sale and Delivery – Cannabis | Muni Code 6.10 | ||||
— | — | P | P | ||
Storage Yard – Outdoor | — | — | — | CUP | |
— | — | CUP | P | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
LODGING | |||||
— | P | CUP | — | ||
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY | |||||
Cardroom | CUP | CUP | CUP | — | Chapter 9 |
P | P | CUP | CUP | ||
— | CUP | CUP | — | ||
— | CUP | — | — | ||
— | — | CUP | — | ||
Fitness/Health Facility | P | P | P | CUP | |
P | P | P | P | ||
School – Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private | — | — | CUP | — | |
School – Specialized Education and Training | P(6) | P(6) | CUP | — | |
Sports and Entertainment Assembly | — | — | — | — | |
P | P | P | — | ||
RESIDENTIAL | |||||
— | — | — | P | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
A,S(2) | A,S(2) | — | — | Section 7.050 | |
Residential Care, 7 or More Clients | CUP(10) | CUP(10) | — | — | |
Residential Care, Adult | CUP(10) | CUP(10) | — | — | |
Residential Care, for the Chronically Ill | CUP(10) | CUP(10) | — | — | |
Residential Care, for the Elderly | CUP(10) | CUP(10) | |||
Residential in Mixed Use Building | P(10) | P(10) | — | — | |
Work/Live | P(6) | P(6) | — | — | |
RETAIL | |||||
CUP | CUP | — | — | Chapter 10 | |
P | P | — | — | ||
Auto Vehicle Sales and Rental | — | — | — | — | |
CUP | CUP | — | — | Chapter 8 | |
Building and Landscape Materials Sales Indoor – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | — | |
Building and Landscape Materials Sales Indoor – More Than 25,000 | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | — | |
Building and Landscape Materials Sales – Outdoor | — | — | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | ||
General Retail – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | — | |
General Retail – More Than 25,000 sf | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | — | |
Groceries/Specialty Foods – 25,000 sf or Less | P | P | — | — | |
Groceries/Specialty Foods - More Than 25,000 sf | CUP(20) | CUP(20) | — | — | |
P | P | — | — | ||
P | P | P(9) | P(9) | ||
SERVICES – BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL | |||||
ATM | P | P | P | P | |
P | P | P | — | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
P(6) | P(6) | P | — | ||
— | — | P | — | ||
P | — | ||||
Office – Government | P | P | P | — | |
Office – Headquarters, or Processing | P(6) | P(6) | P | — | |
Office – Professional, Administrative | P | P | P | — | |
SERVICES – GENERAL | |||||
P | P | P | — | ||
P | P | P(6) | P(6) | ||
Child Day Care – Large Family | — | — | — | — | |
Child Day Care – Small Family | A(3) | A(3) | — | — | |
— | — | — | CUP | ||
— | — | P | P | ||
— | — | — | P | ||
Meals Assembly Business | P(12) | P(12) | — | — | |
— | — | — | — | ||
P | P | — | — | ||
P | P | — | — | ||
P | P | P | P | ||
— | — | — | P | ||
— | — | — | P | ||
P(8) | P(8) | P | P | ||
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | |||||
City Water and Sewer Facility | P | P | P | P | |
CUP | CUP | — | — | ||
Telecommunications Facility | S | S | S | S | |
CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | ||
Zero Emission Vehicles (Battery Charging Station)) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | A(18) | |
Zero Emission Vehicles (Hydrogen Fuel Cell Station) | CUP(19) | CUP(19) | — | — | |
Key to zone symbols: | |||||
C1 – Commercial 1 | BP – Business Park | ||||
C2 – Commercial 2 | I – Industrial | ||||
Notes:
1See glossary for land use definitions.
2Home occupation permit and business license required.
3Business license required.
4Business license and compliance with Section 7.060 required.
5Site plan and architectural review required and compliance with Section 7.040 required.
6Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP.
7Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor.
8A CUP is required for overnight board and care.
9Neighborhood serving and open at lunch.
10Allowed only on floors above the ground floor.
11Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use.
12Allowed only in a shopping center.
13Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road.
14See Section 21.030 (Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses).
15Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see Section 7.110).
16Use must comply with the following buffers and be located: at least 600 feet from a public or private school or childcare center; at least 200 feet from parks, youth centers, or a City library; and 100 feet from residential districts as measured from the boundaries of a licensed cannabis business premises, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 26001(at), as amended from time to time, and as permitted pursuant to an annual commercial cannabis retail sales permit issued by the City, and the property line of a use subject to a buffer pursuant to Chapter 4 of this code. Compliance of a use with applicable buffers shall be determined at the time a commercial cannabis retail sales permit is initially applied for and awarded for the use.
17All cannabis businesses must obtain an annual commercial cannabis permit.
18Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, this Zoning Ordinance requires no permit for stations.
19Allowed with CUP when located on site of an existing fueling station/gas station land use.
20To be processed as a major conditional use permit at the discretion of the Planning Commission.
Civic Facility Zone | ||
TABLE 4.5 | P(16) | |
CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required | |
S | Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations | |
A | ||
— | Use Not Allowed | |
LAND USE TYPE (1) | Permit Required by Zone | Specific Use Regulations |
CF (20) | ||
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY | ||
P | ||
CUP | ||
School – Elementary, Secondary, or College, Private | CUP | |
CUP | Theater District Ord. 2158 | |
RESIDENTIAL | ||
CUP | ||
P | ||
SERVICES – BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL | ||
Office – Business, Service, or Government | P | |
SERVICES – GENERAL | ||
CUP | ||
P | ||
P | ||
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE | ||
City Water and Sewer Facility | P | |
P | ||
Telecommunications Facility | S | |
CUP | ||
Zero Emission Vehicles (Battery Charging Station) | A(18) | |
Key to zone symbols: | ||
CF – Civic Facilities | ||
Notes:
1See glossary for land use definitions.
2Home occupation permit and business license required.
3Business license required.
4Business license and compliance with Section 7.060 required.
5Site plan and architectural review required and compliance with Section 7.040 required.
6Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP.
7Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor.
8A CUP is required for overnight board and care.
9Neighborhood serving and open at lunch.
10Allowed only on floors above the ground floor.
11Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use.
12Allowed only in a shopping center.
13Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road.
14See Section 21.030 (Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses).
15Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see Section 7.110).
16Use must be at least 600 feet from a school or a childcare center, at least 200 feet from parks, youth centers, or the library, and 100 feet from residential districts as measured from property line to property line.
17All cannabis businesses must obtain an annual commercial cannabis permit.
18Pursuant to Government Code Section 65850.7, this Zoning Ordinance requires no permit for stations.
19Allowed with CUP when located on site of an existing Fueling Station/Gas Station land use.
Table 4.6 OSP and AG Zone Development Standards
Requirement by Zone | ||
Development Feature | OSP Open Space and Parks | AG Agriculture |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision. | |
Minimum area | NA | 20,000 sf |
Minimum width | NA | 100 ft 110 ft |
Minimum depth | NA | 130 ft |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 40 ft1 | 30 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 20 ft1 | 15 ft |
Side – Street side | 40 ft1 | 30 ft |
Rear | 40 ft1 | 30 ft |
Garage front | 40 ft1 | 30 ft |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted1 | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft1 | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 30 ft1 | 30 ft |
Rear | 5 ft1 | 5 ft |
Site coverage | The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. | |
Maximum coverage Primary structure | NA | NA |
Accessory structure, detached | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 25 ft | 25 ft |
25 ft | 25 ft | |
Usable open space | NA | NA |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
1The development standards for buildings and structures in city parks shall be as prescribed in Table 4.13 (Civic Facilities).
Table 4.7. RR and R1 Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
RR Rural Residential | R1 Residential 1 | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision. | |
Minimum area | 2 acres1 | 20,000 sf1 |
Minimum width | ||
150 ft | 100 ft | |
165 ft | 110 ft | |
Minimum depth | 150 ft | 130 ft |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 40 ft | 30 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 20 ft | 15 ft |
Side – Street side | 40 ft | 30 ft |
Rear | 40 ft | 30 ft |
Garage front | 40 ft | 30 ft |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 40 ft | 30 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Rear – Accessory dwelling | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Site coverage | The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. | |
Maximum coverage Primary structure | NA | NA |
Accessory structure, detached2 | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 25 ft | 25 ft |
15 ft | 15 ft | |
21 ft | 21 ft | |
NA | NA | |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
1If slope of the parcel is 10 percent or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.070(C).
2See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 square feet or less.
Table 4.8. R2 and R3 Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
R2 Residential 2 | R3 Residential 3 | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision. | |
Minimum area | 6,000 sf1 | 4,000 sf1 |
Minimum width | ||
50 ft | 40 ft | |
55 ft | 45 ft | |
Minimum depth | 70 ft | 70 ft |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 20 ft | 15 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 5 ft | 3 ft |
Side – Street side | ||
10 ft | 10 ft | |
15 ft | 10 ft | |
Rear | 20 ft | 15 ft |
Garage front | 20 ft | 20 ft |
Detached Accessory Structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Rear – Accessory dwelling | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Site coverage | The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. | |
Maximum coverage Primary structure | NA | NA |
Accessory structure, detached2 | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal Building | 25 ft | 25 ft |
15 ft | 15 ft | |
21 ft | 21 ft | |
Usable open space | NA | 600 sf |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
1If slope of the parcel is 10 percent or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.070(C).
2See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 square feet or less.
Table 4.9. R4 and R5 Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
R4 Residential 4 | R5 Residential 5 | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision. | |
Minimum area | 3,500 sf1 | 1,500 sf1 |
Minimum width | ||
35 ft | NA | |
40 ft | NA | |
Minimum depth | 70 ft | NA |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 10 ft | 0 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Side – Street side | 10 ft | 0 ft |
Rear | 10 ft | 0 ft |
Garage front | 20 ft | 0 ft |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Rear – Accessory dwelling | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Site coverage | The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. | |
Maximum coverage Primary structure | 60% | NA |
Accessory structure, detached2 | 10% of the required setback area or 500 sf, whichever is greater | NA |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 35 ft | 45 ft3 |
25 ft | 25 ft | |
21 ft | 21 ft | |
Usable open space | 300 sf/unit | 400 sf/unit May include common open space |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
1If slope of the parcel is 10 percent or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.070(C).
2See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 square feet or less.
3An increase in height may be permissible as prescribed in Section 12.025.
Table 4.10. MU1 and MU2 Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
MU1 Mixed Use 1 | MU Mixed Use 2 (4) | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision | |
Minimum area | NA | 2,000 sf |
Minimum width | NA | NA |
Minimum depth | NA | NA |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 0 ft | 0 ft minimum 10 ft maximum |
Side – Interior (each) | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft, plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft | 0 ft minimum 10 ft maximum Abutting an R district: 15 ft, plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft |
Side – Street side | 0 ft | 0 ft minimum 10 ft maximum |
Rear | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft, plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft, plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft |
Garage front | NA | NA |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Rear – Accessory dwelling | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Site coverage | Floor Area Ratio. The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the building site area. | Site Coverage. The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. |
2.5 floor area ratio | 80% 100% for structured parking | |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 30 ft1 | 45 ft |
20 ft | 20 ft | |
Usable open space | 30 sf/unit2 | 30 sf/unit2 |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
1When the building is more than 30 feet from an abutting property line, one additional foot of height is permitted with each additional foot of setback over 30 feet for a maximum building height of 45 feet.
2See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 square feet or less.
3The minimum depth of usable open space is three feet. Usable common open space is strongly encouraged.
4Unless specifically prescribed in Section 5.070, Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay Zone, all other development standards shall apply.
Table 4.11. C1 and C2 Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
C1 Commercial 1 | C2 Commercial 2 | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision | |
Minimum area | NA | NA |
Minimum width | NA | NA |
Minimum depth | NA | NA |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft |
Side – Street side | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Rear | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft | 0 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft of additional setback for each foot of building height over 20 ft |
Garage front | NA | NA |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Site coverage | Floor Area Ratio. The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the building site area. | |
Maximum coverage | 0.8 | 1.2 |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 30 ft | 40 ft |
15 ft | 15 ft | |
Usable open space | NA | NA |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
Table 4.12. BP and I Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone | |
|---|---|---|
BP Business Park | I Industrial | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision | |
Minimum area | 20,000 sf | 20,000 sf |
Minimum width | 100 ft 110 ft | 100 ft 110 ft |
Minimum depth | 100 ft | 100 ft |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. | |
Front | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Side – Interior (each) | 0 ft Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-business park use: 20 ft | 0 ft Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-business park use: 20 ft |
Side – Street side | 0 ft | 0 ft |
Rear | 0 ft Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-business park use: 20 ft | 0 ft Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-business park use: 20 ft |
Garage front | NA | NA |
Detached accessory structure | ||
Front | Not Permitted | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft | 5 ft |
Site coverage | Floor Area Ratio. The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the building site area. | |
Maximum Coverage | 1.5 | 0.6 |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. | |
Principal building | 40 ft | 40 ft |
15 ft | 15 ft | |
Usable open space | NA | NA |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | ||
Parking | See Chapter 11 | |
Signs | See Chapter 20 | |
Table 4.13. CF Zone Development Standards
Development Feature | Requirement by Zone |
|---|---|
CF Civic Facilities | |
Lot size | Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision |
Minimum area | Same as abutting zoning district |
Minimum width | Same as abutting zoning district |
Minimum depth | Same as abutting zoning district |
Setbacks Primary structure | Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use. |
Front | Same as abutting zoning district |
Side – Interior (each) | Same as abutting zoning district |
Side – Street side | Same as abutting zoning district |
Rear | Same as abutting zoning district |
Garage front | Same as abutting zoning district |
Detached accessory structure | |
Front | Not Permitted |
Side – Interior (each) | 4 ft |
Side – Street | 10 ft |
Rear | 5 ft |
Site coverage | The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces. |
Maximum coverage Primary structure | Same as abutting zoning district |
Accessory structure, detached | Same as abutting zoning district |
Height limit Maximum height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications. |
Principal building | 25 ft |
15 ft | |
Usable open space | NA |
Fencing, landscaping, and tree preservation | |
Parking | See Chapter 11 |
Signs | See Chapter 20 |
(Ord. 2900 § 5 (Exh. B), 2025; Ord. 2890 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2877 § 4 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2820 §§ 2, 3, 2022; Ord. 2819 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2738 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2711 § 2, 2020.)