(a)

The land use matrix in this chapter identifies uses permitted in each individual zoning district. The zoning district is located on the vertical column and the use is located on the horizontal row of this matrix.

(b)

If a dash appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is not permitted in that district.

(c)

If the letter "P" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted in that district.

(d)

If the letter "T" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is permitted as a transitional use. A transitional use refers to a land use that is not otherwise permitted in a given zone, but may be allowed on lots that provide a physical or functional transition between zoning districts, subject to specific locational criteria intended to promote compatibility between different land uses. Please refer to the official zoning map in RMC 25.01.010(c) for specific locations designated for transitional uses.

(e)

If the letter "C" appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use is conditionally permitted subject to the conditional use permit review procedures and criteria specified in RMC 25.01.110.

(f)

If a footnote appears in the box at the intersection of the column and the row, the use may be permitted subject to the appropriate review process indicated above and the specific conditions indicated by the corresponding footnote.

(g)

All applicable requirements shall govern a use whether or not they are cross-referenced in the matrix. To determine whether a particular use is allowed in a particular zoning district and location, all relevant regulations must also be consulted in addition to this matrix.

(h)

Any use that is not specifically permitted or conditionally permitted under the Ruston Municipal Code shall be prohibited, unless State or federal law mandates otherwise.

(i)

The Master Planned Development Zone (MDP) requirements are contained in Chapter 25.08 RMC. Uses allowed in the MDP zone are not included in the Land Use Matrix in RMC 25.07.020 as any and all uses which are allowed in a particular MDP zone must be approved as part of the Master Development Plan process. Once a Master Development Plan has been approved, only the land uses contained in the approved Master Development Plan may be located on the property subject to the Master Development Plan. However, for purposes of an approved MDP, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing may be conditionally permitted under a conditional use permit wherever multi-family housing, hotels or motels are allowed in the Master Development Plan. Furthermore, emergency housing and emergency shelters may be conditionally permitted under a conditional use permit wherever hotels or motels are allowed in the Master Development Plan. Emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing are subject to all of the development standards in the approved Master Development Plan and are subject to the occupancy limitations contained in RMC 25.01.055.

(Ord. 1408, § 1, June 4th, 2013; Ord. 1426, § 1, Nov. 19th, 2013; Ord. 1551 § 5, Oct. 5th, 2021; Ord. 1591 § 17, June 17th, 2025).

¹ Single and multiple-unit dwellings are permitted in the Pearl District zone provided that they are located above retail space occupying the entire first floor and have separate, direct access to the sidewalk.

² An automotive fuel facility may not be located closer than 500 feet from another automotive fuel facility.

³ Subject to Chapter 25.05 RMC, Adult Entertainment Facilities.

⁴ Provided that buildings do not cover more than 20 percent of the lot; and no buildings, active play area or parking lot is closer than 20 feet to any residential lot.

⁵ Commercial parking lots are allowed only as an accessory to another permitted or conditional use and must be located below grade.

⁶ Drive-through facilities are not permitted between the front of a structure and any right-of-way and must have one point of access from an alley.

⁷ Facilities may have no more than 30 beds.

⁸ Facilities may not exceed a maximum occupancy of 50 persons.

⁹ Short term rental regulations are contained in Chapter 25.10 RMC.

¹⁰ Temporary encampment regulations and permitting requirements are contained in Chapter 25.11 RMC.

¹¹ Emergency housing, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing shall comply with the occupancy and spacing requirements applicable to all housing as set forth in RMC 25.01.055.

(Ord. 1408, § 1, June 4th, 2013; Ord. 1472, § 2, Nov. 17th, 2015; Ord. 1505, § 2, Feb. 5th, 2019; Ord. 1531 § 2, June 2nd, 2020; Ord. 1551 § 6, Oct. 5th, 2021; Ord. 1591 § 18, June 17th, 2025).