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Wildomar City Zoning Code

ARTICLE II

Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses

§ 17.25.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the zones and overlay zones applied to property within the City, the relationship of the Zoning Map to the General Plan Land Use Map and establishes the Zoning Map.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.25.020 List of zones.

For the purpose of providing a uniform basis for zoning, the following zone classifications, referred to alternatively herein as zones, may be applied to the lands in the City of Wildomar.
Table 17.25.020-1 Zoning and Implementing General Plan Land Use Designations
Zone Designation Name
Implementing General Plan Land Use Designation
R-M
Residential Mountainous
RM
Rural Mountainous
R-A
Residential Agricultural
LLR
Large Lot Residential
R-R
Rural Residential
EDR,
VLDR,
LDR
Estate Density Residential Very Low Density Residential Low Density Residential
R-1
Residential Low
MDR
Medium Density Residential
R-2
Residential Medium
MHDR
HDR
Medium High Density Residential
High Density Residential
R-3
Residential Medium High
VHDR
Very High Density Residential
R-4
Residential High
HHDR
Highest Density Residential
R-T
Mobilehome Subdivisions and Mobilehome Park
Any residential designation
PRD
Planned Residential Development
Any residential designation
C-G
Commercial General
CO
CR
Commercial General
Commercial Highway
C-H
Commercial Highway
CO
CR
Commercial General
Commercial Highway
M-C
Medical Center
LI
Light Industrial
M-I
Manufacturing/Industrial
BP, LI
Business Park or Light Industrial
O-S
Open Area Combining Zone
OS-R
OS-CH
Open Space Recreation
Open Space Conservation Habitat
MUL
Mixed Use Low
MUL
Mixed Use Low
MUH
Mixed Use High
MUH
Mixed Use High
P-F
Public Facilities
P-F
Public Facilities
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.25.030 List of overlay zones.

For the purpose of providing a uniform basis for zoning, the following overlay zones, referred to alternatively herein as overlays, may be applied to the lands in the City of Wildomar.
Table 17.25.020-2 Overlay Zones
Overlay Names
HDD
Historic and Downtown District Overlay

§ 17.25.040 Zoning map established.

The City Council hereby adopts the City of Wildomar Zoning Map (hereafter referred to as the "Zoning Map"), which is on file with the Planning Department. The Zoning Map, that includes overlays established by Section 17.25.021, is hereby incorporated into this Title by reference as though it were fully included here. The Zoning Map shall be interpreted in compliance with Section 17.15.020 (Rules of Interpretation) and amended in compliance with Chapter 17.145 (Development Code and Zoning Map Amendments).
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.25.050 Zone classification and overlay zone boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone classification, or overlay zones, the following rules shall apply:
A. 
Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines, alley lines, or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be boundaries.
B. 
Where boundaries divide lots, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the underlying map, unless the boundaries are indicated by specific dimensions.
C. 
If any public street, alley or other right-of-way is vacated or abandoned, the land formerly in such street, alley or right-of-way shall be included within the boundaries of the zone classification or overlay zones applicable to the adjoining property on each side. In the event such street, alley or right-of-way was a zone classification or overlay zone boundary, the new zone classification or overlay zone boundary shall be the former center line of such street, alley or right-of-way.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.25.060 Uses allowed in zone classifications.

The terminology used in Section 17.25.020 of this chapter is general only and is not intended to be descriptive of all uses allowed in the zone classifications. The zone classifications are specifically set forth in subsequent articles of the ordinance codified in this chapter to which reference should be made to determine all the uses permitted therein. When a use is not specifically listed as permitted or conditionally permitted in a zone classification, the use is prohibited unless, in circumstances where this section empowers him or her to do so, the Community Development Director makes a determination that the use is substantially the same in character and intensity as those uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone classification.
(Ord. 252, 8/13/2025)

§ 17.25.070 Commercial cannabis activities and noncommercial cannabis cultivation.

A. 
Commercial Cannabis Activities and Facilities. Commercial cannabis activity, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 26001(k), is permitted in the City in compliance with Chapters 5.76 and 17.240 of this code. It shall be a violation of this code to engage in any commercial cannabis activity that is not in full compliance with the requirements of chapters 5.76 and 17.240 of this code. It is a violation of this code for any building, facility, establishment, property, or location to be utilized by any person to establish, commence, engage in, conduct, or carry on, or permit another person to establish, commence, engage in, conduct, or carry on any commercial cannabis activity that is not in full compliance with the requirements of chapters 5.76 and 17.240 of this Code.
B. 
Noncommercial Cannabis Cultivation. A person may cultivate no more than six living cannabis plants inside his or her private residence, or inside an accessory structure to his or her private residence located upon the grounds of that private residence that is fully enclosed and secured against unauthorized entry, provided that the owner of the property provides written consent expressly allowing the cannabis cultivation to occur, the person conducting the cannabis cultivation complies with all applicable Building Code requirements set forth in Title 17 of this Code, there is no use of gas products (CO2, butane, propane, natural gas, etc.) on the property for purposes of cannabis cultivation, and the cannabis cultivation complies with Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2(a)(3).
C. 
Enforcement. Any violation of this section shall be enforced pursuant to Chapter 1.16.
(Ord. 252, 8/13/2025)

§ 17.25.080 Industrial hemp cultivation.

A. 
Findings. Industrial hemp cultivation presents public health, safety and welfare issues that must be mitigated if such cultivation is to be permitted, including, but not limited to, odor control, pests, security, and other public safety concerns. As of the effective date of the ordinance adding this section to the Zoning Code, no industrial hemp cultivation uses have been established in the City and no cultivators have expressed interest to the City for establishing cultivation uses in the City. The City Council finds that the public interest is better served at this time by not expending public resources on establishing regulations for an industry that has not, and has expressed no interest in, operating in the City. The City may reconsider the prohibition on industrial hemp cultivation contained herein in the future.
B. 
Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
"Cultivation"
means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, trimming, processing, or manufacturing of industrial hemp.
"Industrial hemp"
includes the definition as set forth in Health and Safety Code Section 11018.5(a).
C. 
Industrial Hemp Cultivation. The cultivation of industrial hemp as defined above is prohibited in all zone districts within the City of Wildomar. It is a violation of this Code for any building, facility, establishment, property, or location to be utilized by any person to establish, commence, engage in, conduct, or carry on, or permit another person to establish, commence, engage in, conduct, or carry on any industrial hemp cultivation in the City of Wildomar.
D. 
Violation—Separate Offense. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any such person commits, continues, permits, or causes a violation thereof, and may be penalized accordingly.
E. 
Penalties. Violation of any provision of this section is subject to penalties as set forth in Wildomar Municipal Code Chapter 1.16.
F. 
Public Nuisance. In addition to the penalties set forth above, any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance per se and contrary to the public interest and will, at the discretion of the City, be subject to a cause of action for injunctive relief or any other available remedy under the law.
(Ord. 252, 8/13/2025)

§ 17.30.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish agricultural and rural zones that provide appropriate locations for agricultural, rural mountainous, rural residential uses. These zones are consistent with and implement the City's General Plan land use designations, as shown in Table 17.25.020-1.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.30.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.30.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the agricultural and rural zones subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article VI, (Definitions), of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may make a determination, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination), that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.30.020-1: Agricultural and Rural Residential Zones - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Allowed Use
R-A
R-M
R-R
Additional Requirements
Agriculture Uses
Animal keeping, non-commercial
P
P
P
Section 17.225.030
Animal keeping, commercial
P
P
P
Section 17.225.040
Animal grazing
P
P
P
Section 17.225.070
Apiary (non-commercial)
P
P
P
Commercial breeding operations
C
C
C
Dairy farms
C
C
C
Farm stand, permanent as part of the main use
P
P
P
Farm stand, temporary
P
P
P
Feed and grain sales
P
P
P
Field crops, propagation, and cultural purposes
P
P
P
Mink farms
C
C
C
Livestock auction and saleyards
C
C
C
Menageries
C
C
C
Nurseries
P
P
P
Orchards
P
P
P
Outside storage of materials in conjunction with a farm
P
—
—
Packaged dry fertilizer storage, not including processing
C
C
C
Pen fed cattle operations
C
C
C
Residential Uses
Accessory buildings
P
P
P
Accessory dwelling unit
P
P
P
Chapter 17.195
Agricultural/Farmworker housing
P
P
P
Dwelling, single-family
P
P
P
Family daycare, large
P
P
P
Family daycare, small
P
P
P
Mobilehome park
C
C
C
Planned residential development
C
C
C
Residential care facilities
P
P
P
Supportive housing
P
P
P
Transitional housing
P
P
P
Recreation and Community
Animal hospitals, large and small
C
C
C
Fishing lakes, commercial and noncommercial
P
P
P
Fraternal lodges
P
P
P
Hunting clubs
—
C
—
Nursery schools for preschool day care and childcare
C
C
C
Picnic and campgrounds
—
P
P
Public parks and playgrounds
P
C
C
Recreational vehicle parks
C
C
Religious institution
P
P
P
Schools, private
P
P
P
Sports and recreational facilities (including tennis, polo clubs, archery ranges, athletic fields, golf driving ranges, miniature golf, skating rinks and commercial swimming pools
—
C
C
Business Operations and Services Uses
Antique stores
—
C
C
Arts, crafts and curio stores
—
P
P
Bakery shops, including baking only when incidental to retail sales on the premises
—
P
P
Barber shops and beauty shops
—
P
P
Bed and breakfast lodging
C
Chapter 17.260
Cemetery, pet or human
—
C
C
Commercial fairgrounds
—
C
C
Commercial stables and riding academies
C
C
C
Community center
—
—
C
Chapter 17.260
Commercial event center
—
—
C
Chapter 17.260
Rural events center
—
—
C
Chapter 17.260
Equipment rental services
—
C
C
Events & Uses, Temporary
P
P
P
Chapter 17.105
Feed and grain sales
—
C
C
Food, meat, poultry and produce markets
—
C
C
Fruit and vegetable packing plants and similar uses
—
C
C
Garden supply stores
—
P
P
Golf courses (public or private), including clubhouses; Driving ranges (as part of golf course or separate)
C
C
C
Guest ranches
—
P
P
Hardware stores
—
C
C
Home based business
P
P
P
Chapter 17.110
Lumber production of a commercial nature, including commercial logging or commercial development of timber and lumber mills
—
C
C
Nonprofit clubs and social lodge halls
C
C
C
Outdoor film studios
—
C
C
Pet shops and pet supply shops
—
P
P
Racetracks, horses only
—
C
C
Radio broadcasting stations
—
P
P
Real Estate Offices, temporary with associated subdivision tract
P
P
P
Refreshment stand, permanent
C
C
C
Restaurants and other eating establishments
C
C
Retail pharmacies
C
C
Rifle, pistol, skeet, or trapshooting ranges
C
C
Rodeo arenas
C
C
RV and boat storage (excludes mini storage)
C
C
C
Television broadcasting stations, antennas, and cable installations, and microwave relay stations.
—
C
C
Trail bike parks
C
C
C
Water works facilities, for production and distribution of water for irrigation purposes
—
C
C
Winery, with on-site vineyard
P
P
P
E. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.30.030 Development standards.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.30.030-1: Agricultural and Rural Residential Zones - Development Standards
Development Standards
R-A
R-M
R-R
Lot Dimensions (Minimum)
Lot Size
21,780 sf (1/2 acre)
10 acres
21,780 sf (1/2 acre)
Lot Width
80 ft
100 ft
80 ft
Lot Width - Flag Lot
20 ft
20 ft
—
Lot Depth
100 ft3
100 ft3
100 ft
Frontage
100 ft
100 ft
—
Frontage for flag lot
60 ft
60 ft
—
Frontage for a cul-de-sac or knuckle
40 ft
40 ft
—
Setbacks
Front Yard
20 ft
20 ft
20 ft
Side Yard - Corner
10 ft/where the lot is less than 50 feet wide the yard need not exceed 20% of the width of the lot.
10 ft
10 ft (where the lots 70 feet in width or greater; if the width of the lot is less than 70 feet, a minimum of 5 feet is necessary.)
Side Yard - Interior
10%/Not less than 3 feet in width in any event and need not exceed a width of 5 feet.
10%/Not less than 3 feet in width in any event and need not exceed a width of 5 feet.
5 ft (where the lots 70 feet in width or greater; if the width of the lot is less than 70 feet, a minimum of 5 feet is necessary.)
Side Yard - Street
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
Rear Yard
10 ft
10 ft
20 ft/
(Not less than 10 feet for a detached accessory building on the same lot.)
Height
Primary Building (ft)
40 ft
40 ft
40 ft
When any zone classification provides that an application for a greater height limit may be made pursuant to Section 17.150.020.
Building shall not exceed 75 feet in height or any other structure exceed 105 feet in height, unless a variance is approved pursuant to Chapter 17.70.
Other
Encroachments
No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 17.150.040.
Parking
Refer to Chapter 17.155.
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
50%
—
Density
Established by the Wildomar General Plan Land Use Designation.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.35.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish residential districts in the City that provide appropriate locations for low density residential, medium density residential, and high density residential. These zones are consistent with and implement the City's General Plan land use designations, as shown in Table 17.25.020-1.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.35.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.35.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the residential zones subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article VI, (Definitions), of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall Table 17.35.020-1 authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may make a determination, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination), that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.35.020-1: Residential Zones - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Allowed Use
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-T
Additional Requirements
Agricultural Uses
Animal keeping, noncommercial
P
P
P
P
P
Section 17.225.030
Animal keeping, commercial
P
P
P
P
—
Section 17.225.040
Animal grazing
Section 17.225.070
Field crops, propagation, and culture purposes
P
P
P
P
P
Residential Uses
Accessory buildings
P
P
P
P
P
Accessory dwelling units
P
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.195
Boarding, rooming and lodging houses
—
—
P
P
—
Congregate care residential facilities
—
C
C
C
—
Chapter 17.205
Dwelling, single-family
P
P
—
—
P
Dwelling, multiple family
—
P
P
P
—
Family daycare, large
P
P
P
P
P
Family daycare, small
P
P
P
P
P
Agricultural/farmworker housing
P
P
P
P
P
Section 17.200.040
Mobile home parks and mobile home subdivisions
—
P
P
—
C
Chapter 17.210
Planned residential developments
C
C
C
C
—
Residential care facilities
P
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.205
Supportive housing
P
P
P
P
P
Section 17.200.020
Transitional housing
P
P
P
P
P
Section 17.200.020
Recreation, Education, and Public Uses
Community recreation facilities, as part of the subdivision development
P
P
P
P
P
Educational institutions,
P
P
P
P
—
Fraternity and sorority houses
—
P
P
P
—
Libraries, museums, post office, art galleries
—
P
P
P
—
Nursery schools for preschool day care and childcare
—
C
C
C
—
Private schools
P
—
—
—
—
Religious institutions
P
—
—
—
—
Business Operations and Service Uses
Home based business
P
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.110
Nonprofit clubs and social lodge halls
—
C
C
C
—
Parking lots and parking structures
—
—
P
P
P
Chapter 17.155
Public parks and public playgrounds, golf courses with standard length fairways, and county clubs
P
P
P
P
—
Real estate offices, temporary with associated subdivision tract
P
P
P
P
P
Personal RV and boat storage areas as part of an approved mobilehome park
—
—
—
—
C
E. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.35.030 Development standards.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.35.030-1 Residential Zones Development Standards
Development Standards
R-1
R-2
R-3
R-4
R-T
Lot Dimensions (Minimum)
Lot Size
No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 17.150.040
7,200 sf
7,200 sf
7,200 sf
7,200 sf
Minimum lot size of 3,600 square feet, with a minimum average width of 40 feet and a minimum frontage of not less than 30 feet, if community open areas or recreational facilities or a combination thereof, are developed as a part of the subdivision.
Lot Width
60 ft
60 ft
60 ft
60 ft
60 ft/40 ft
Lot Width - flag lot
20 ft
—
—
—
Access strip to a street not less than 20 feet wide and not exceeding 150 feet in length.
Lot Depth
120 ft
120 ft
120 ft
120 ft
100 ft
Frontage
60 ft
60 ft
—
—
45 ft/30 ft
Frontage for flag lot
60 ft
—
—
—
—
Frontage for a cul-de-sac or knuckle
35 ft
35 ft
Setbacks (Minimum)
Front Yard
20 ft
20 feet for the first story, and 25 feet for two-stories and above.
20 feet for the first story, and 25 feet for two-stories and above.
20 feet for the first story, and 25 feet for two-stories and above.
20 ft/may be reduced on interior streets to 10 feet if community recreation areas are developed as a part of the subdivision.
Side Yard - Corner
10 ft/where the lot is less than 50 feet wide the yard need not exceed 20% of the width of the lot.
10 ft/where the lot is less than 50 feet wide the yard need not exceed 20% of the width of the lot.
15 ft
15 ft
—
Side Yard - Interior
10%/Not less than 3 feet in width in any event and need not exceed a width of 5 feet.
10%/Not less than 3 feet in width in any event and need not exceed a width of 5 feet.
15 ft
15 ft
5 ft
Side Yard - Street
10 ft
15 ft
15 ft
15 ft
10 ft
Rear Yard
10 ft
15 ft/20 ft if building or structure is adjacent to a single-family residential zone.
15 ft/20 ft if building or structure is adjacent to a single-family residential zone.
15 ft/20 ft if building or structure is adjacent to a single-family residential zone.
5 ft
Building Separation
7 ft.
10 ft
10 ft
10 ft
—
Height (Maximum)
Primary Building (ft)
40 ft
40 ft
50 ft
50 ft
40 ft
Other
Encroachments
No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 17.150.040.
—
2:1 FAR
2:1 FAR
No structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 17.150.040.
Parking
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.155.
On-street parking shall not count towards meeting this requirement.
On-street parking shall not count towards meeting this requirement.
—
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
40%
50%
50%
40%
Density
Established by the General Plan Land Use Designation.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.40.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish residential districts in the City that provide appropriate locations for commercial and mixed-use developments. These zones are consistent with and implement the City's General Plan land use designations, as shown in Table 17.40.020-1.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.40.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.40.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the commercial and mixed-use subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article 6, (Definitions), of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall Table 17.40.020-1 authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may make a determination, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination), that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.40.020-1: Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Allowed Use
C-G
C-H
MUL
MUH
Additional Requirements
Automotive and Vehicular Uses
Automobile repair garages
C
C
C
C
Automobile parts and supply stores
P
P
P
P
Automobile sales and rental agencies, including travel trailers, mobilehomes and recreational vehicles sales
P
P
P
P
Automobile service stations, with or without concurrent sale of beer and wine1
—
—
—
—
Note applies
Bicycle sales and rentals
P
P
P
P
Boat and other marine sales, rentals and services
C
P
P
P
Car washes, of any kind1
—
—
—
—
Note applies
Golf cart sales and service
P
P
P
P
Fuel station1
—
—
—
—
Note applies
Mobilehome sales and storage, trailer sales and rental house trailers
C
P
P
P
Parking lots and parking structures
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.155
Recreational vehicle and boat storage1
—
—
—
—
Note applies
Chapter 17.220 and Section 17.155.070
Sale, rental, repair or demonstration of motorcycles, scooters or motorbikes, and the like.
C
P
P
P
Tire sales and service, recapping prohibited
C
C
C
C
Large truck, bus, farm equipment, and trailer service
C
C
C
C
Large truck, bus, farm equipment, and trailer sales
P
P
P
P
Entertainment
Art gallery, library, reading room, museum
P
P
P
P
Auditoriums and conference rooms
P
P
P
P
Billiard and pool halls, with or without alcohol sales
C
C
C
C
Bowling alleys
P
P
P
P
Day spas (facials, waxing, skin treatments, and similar services not including massage)
P
P
P
P
Game arcades (including Internet gaming)
P
P
P
P
Roller/ice rink
P
P
P
P
Assembly halls
C
C
C
C
Drive-in theaters
C
C
C
C
Health and exercise centers
C
C
C
C
Sports and recreational facilities (indoor)
P
P
P
P
Sports and recreational facilities (outdoor)
C
C
C
C
Vendor Fair/Open-Air Market Event
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.105
Movie theaters, not including drive-ins
C
C
C
C
Tourist information centers
P
P
P
P
Events & Uses, Temporary
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.105
Food Sales and Restaurants
Bakery goods distributors
P
P
P
P
Bakery shops
P
P
P
P
Bars and cocktail lounges
C
C
C
C
Chapter 17.235
Catering services
P
P
P
P
Drive-through restaurants/eating establishments
C
C
C
C
Microbrewery
P
P
P
P
Brewery
P
P
P
P
Winery
P
P
P
P
Distillery
P
P
P
P
Confectionery or candy stores
P
P
P
P
Delicatessens
P
P
P
P
Food markets and frozen food lockers
P
P
P
P
Grocery stores, produce markets, dry goods, health food, and variety stores
P
P
P
P
Ice cream shops
P
P
P
P
Liquor stores
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.235
Meat and poultry markets, not including slaughtering or live sales
P
P
P
P
Refreshment stands, temporary
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.105
Restaurants and other eating establishments, with or without alcohol sales (not including drive through)
P
P
P
P
Medical Uses
Ambulance services
C
C
C
C
Animal hospitals (with boarding facilities)
C
C
C
C
Health clinics, all kinds
P
P
P
P
Congregate care residential facilities
C
C
C
C
Drug stores
P
P
P
P
Mortuaries
C
C
C
C
Pharmacies
P
P
P
P
Urgent care clinics
C
C
C
C
Veterinary medical clinics (no boarding)
P
P
P
P
Retail
Antique shops
P
P
P
P
Appliance stores, household
P
P
P
P
Art supply shops and studios
P
P
P
P
Book stores
P
P
P
P
Building materials sales yards
C
C
C
C
Cannabis retailers
C
C
C
C
Chapter 17.240
Ceramic sales and manufacturing for on-site sales
P
P
P
P
Clothing stores
P
P
P
P
Clothing, shoe, shoe repair and leather goods stores
P
P
P
P
Convenience stores, including the sale of motor vehicle fuel1
—
—
—
—
Note applies
Convenience stores, not including the sale of motor vehicle fuel
C
C
C
C
Chapter 17.221
Department stores
P
P
P
P
Mercantile and feed stores
P
P
P
P
Florists' shops
P
P
P
P
Gift shops, antique, curio, and art supply shops
P
P
P
P
Hardware stores
P
P
P
P
Hobby shops
P
P
P
P
Household goods sales (i.e., furniture stores)
P
P
P
P
Ice sales, not including ice plants
P
P
P
P
Interior decorating shops
P
P
P
P
Jewelry stores, including incidental repairs
P
P
P
P
Leather goods stores
P
P
P
P
Lumber yards, sales only
C
C
C
C
Mail order businesses
P
P
P
P
Music stores
P
P
P
P
News stores
P
P
P
P
Notions or novelty stores, excluding porn shops
P
P
P
P
Nurseries and garden supply stores
P
P
P
P
Paint and wallpaper stores, retail only
P
P
P
P
Pawn shops
P
P
P
P
Pet and pet supply shops
P
P
P
P
Plumbing, electrical shops, etc. sales only
P
P
P
P
Shoe stores and repair shops
P
P
P
P
Sporting equipment, gun, bait and tackle, and equestrian shops
P
P
P
P
Stationery stores
P
P
P
P
Swap meets
C
—
—
—
Tobacco retailing businesses, hookah lounges and vapor lounges
C
C
C
C
Toy shops, excluding porn shops
P
P
P
P
Small equipment sales and rental, including incidental repairs
P
P
P
P
Wholesale businesses with samples on the premises but not including storage
P
P
P
P
Professional and Personal Services
Auction houses
P
N/A
N/A
N/A
Administrative and professional offices including business, law, medical, dental, chiropractic, architectural, engineering, community planning, real estate, etc.
P
P
P
P
Banks and financial institutions
P
P
P
P
Employment agencies
P
P
P
P
Laboratories, film, dental, medical, research or testing
P
P
P
P
Real estate sales offices
P
P
P
P
Barber and beauty shops
P
P
P
P
Blueprint and duplicating services
P
P
P
P
Child day care centers
C
C
C
C
Cleaning and dyeing shops
P
P
P
P
Costume design studios
P
P
P
P
Equipment rental yards and services
C
C
C
C
Fortune telling, spiritualism, or similar activity
P
P
P
P
Laundries and laundromats
P
P
P
P
Dry cleaning shops
P
P
P
P
Locksmith shops
P
P
P
P
Massage parlors, Turkish baths, health centers and similar personal service establishments
P
P
P
P
Chapter 5.36
Photography shops and studios and photo engraving
P
P
P
P
Post offices, private and USPS
P
P
P
P
Printers or publishers
P
P
P
P
Recording studios
P
P
P
P
Nail/manicure shop
P
P
P
P
Stained glass assembly
P
P
P
P
Studios for professional work in or teaching of any form of fine arts,
P
P
P
P
Tailor shops
P
P
P
P
Travel agencies
P
P
P
P
Watch repair shops
P
P
P
P
Religious, Educational, Labor, and Congregational Uses
Churches, temples, and other places of religious worship
C
C
C
C
Libraries
P
P
P
P
Fraternal lodges, assembly and community halls
P
P
P
P
Schools, business and professional, private
C
C
C
C
Hospitality
Bed and breakfast uses
P
P
P
P
Chapter 17.260
Hotels, resort hotels and motels
P
P
P
P
Public Services and Utilities
Bus stations, including taxi and rail
P
P
P
P
Underground bulk fuel storage
C
C
C
C
Heliports
C
C
C
C
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit
P
—
P
P
Chapter 17.195
Mobilehomes
P
—
—
—
Dwelling, multifamily
—
—
P
P
Supportive housing
—
—
P
P
Section 17.200.020
Transitional housing
—
—
P
P
Section 17.200.020
Note:
1
Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary: (a) uses lawfully existing prior to the effective date of Ordinance 253 [October 10, 2025], may continue as originally entitled, (b) uses for which entitlements were granted prior to the effective date but have not yet started or completed needed improvements and/or started operations, may be improved and operate as entitled, and (c) the uses described by (a) and (b) shall be subject to compliance with applicable permits, conditions of approval and this Code, but shall not be considered nonconforming uses subject to Chapter 17.20, where the entitled use shall be considered allowable as permitted by approvals granted under (a) and (b) above.
E. 
Prohibited Uses. Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and testing laboratories are prohibited in the C-G, C-H, MUL, and MUH zoning districts.
F. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 252, 8/13/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.40.030 Development standards-Commercial.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.40.030-1 Commercial Zones - Development Standards
Development Standards
C-G
C-H
Lot Dimensions (Minimum)
Lot Size
3,600 sf
3,600 sf
Lot Width
60 ft
60 ft
Lot Width - flag lot
—
—
Lot Depth
60 ft
60 ft
Setbacks
Front
10 ft
Any portion of a commercial building which exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from the front, rear and side lot lines not less than 2 feet for each foot by which the height exceeds 35 feet.
25 ft
Side Yard - Corner
10 ft
10 ft
Side Yard - Interior
5 ft
5 ft
Side - Street
10 ft
10 ft
Rear Yard
10 ft including when abutting residential zone.
—
Height
Primary Building
50 ft
50 ft
Other
Encroachments
6 ft solid masonry wall or combination landscaped earthen berm and masonry wall shall be constructed on each property line that adjoins any parcel specifically zoned for residential use.
6 ft solid masonry wall or combination landscaped earthen berm and masonry wall shall be constructed on each property line that adjoins any parcel specifically zoned for residential use.
Parking
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.155.
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.155.
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
50%
Residential Density
Established by the Wildomar General Plan
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.40.040 Development standards-Mixed use.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.40.040-1 Mixed Use Zones — Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED USE ZONES
General Requirements
MUL
MUH
Vertical Mixed Use
Multifamily Residential
Commercial
Vertical Mixed Use
Multifamily Residential
Commercial
Lot Dimensions (Minimum)
Lot Width
40 ft
80 ft
Lot Width - flag lot
40 ft
80 ft
Development Intensity
Floor area ratio (FAR), maximum for non-residential uses.
FAR does not apply to residential uses.
1.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
Dwelling units per acre, minimum (vertical mixed-use projects have no minimum dwelling units per acre standard)
0
5
—
30
30
—
Dwelling units per acre, maximum
30
30
—
40
40
—
Setbacks
Front yard setback (min/max)
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10-15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
Width of frontage building to maintain minimum setback
70%
60%
70%
80%
75%
80%
Maximum interior side yard setback (min/max) except where fire department access shall be required, maximum side yard setback shall be no less than required by the fire department
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/10 ft
Minimum side yard abutting non-mixed use residential designated zones
15 ft
Street side setback (min/max)
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
10/15 ft
Minimum rear yard setback except where fire department access shall be required, maximum side yard setback shall be no less than required by the fire department
20 ft
20 ft
20 ft
20 ft
20 ft
20 ft
Minimum rear yard setback abutting non-mixed use residential zones
15 ft
15 ft
15 ft
15 ft
15 ft
15 ft
Height
Building and structure height, maximum
60 ft (excluding architectural features, parapets, etc.)
Other
Minimum step back above 35-ft. building height
Minimum 10-ft. step back above 35-ft. building height shall apply to the following:
1. Along primary street frontage.
2. Along property lines that are adjacent to non-mixed use residential designated zoned properties.
Minimum landscaping requirement
15% of the parcel
Minimum ground floor commercial requirement for mixed-use projects
10% or 1,500 gross sq. ft. of ground floor per project site, whichever is less. Shall not apply to residential only projects in MUL zone.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.45.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish districts in the city that provide appropriate locations for manufacturing, industrial, medical center uses, as well as related service and commercial uses. These zones are consistent with and implement the City's General Plan land use designations, as shown in Table 17.45.020-1.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.45.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.45.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the manufacturing/industrial and medical center zones subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article VI, (Definitions) of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall Table 17.45.020-1 authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may decide, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination), that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.45.020-1: Manufacturing/Industrial and Medical Center Zones - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Allowed Use
M-I
M-C
Additional Requirements
SERVICE, SOCIAL, AND COMMERCIAL USES
Assisted Living/skilled nursing facilities
C
C
Banks and financial institutions
P
P
Barber and beauty shops
P
Blueprint and duplicating services
P
Child care center
C
C
Churches, temples or other structures used primarily for religious worship
C
Day care centers
C
Drive-in theaters
C
Drug stores (with drive-through facilities)
P
P
Emergency shelters
P
Section 17.200.030
Equipment sales, rental and storage
P
Feed and grain sales
P
Florist shops or gift shops
P
P
Gyms and health clubs
C
P
Hardware and home improvement center
P
Health and exercise centers
P
Hospitals and medical centers
C
P
Hotels
P
P
Hunting clubs, skeet, trap, rifle and pistol ranges (indoor only)
P
Indoor sports and recreation facilities
P
Kennels and Catteries
P
Chapter 17.225
Mobilehome sales lots
C
Nurseries and garden supply stores
P
Office equipment sales and service
P
Offices, professional sales and service, including business, law, medical, dental, chiropractic, architectural and engineering.
P
P
Parcel delivery services
P
Pharmacies
P
P
Professional offices, including medical, dental, chiropractic, etc.
P
Restaurants and other eating establishments
P
P
Sex-oriented businesses
C
Chapter 5.40
Telephone exchanges and switching equipment (only in an enclosed building)
P
Urgent care clinics
C
C
MANUFACTURING/SERVICE COMMERCIAL
Beverages, including alcoholic beverages
P
Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and testing laboratories
—
—
Chapter 17.240
Canning and preserving fruits and vegetables
P
Containers, boxes, and crates
P
Cutlery, tableware, hand tools, and hardware
P
Dairy products
P
Furniture products and fixtures including cabinets, partitions, and similar items
P
Glassblowing, pressing, cutting, and other glassware products
P
Grain and bakery products
P
Ice
P
Jewelry
P
Handbags, luggage, footwear, and other personal leather goods
P
Leather, tanning and finishing
C
Measuring devices, watches, clocks and related items
P
Meat and poultry products, not including meat packing or slaughtering
P
Meat packing or slaughtering
C
Musical and recording equipment
P
Office and computing machine manufacture, repair and sales
P
Soaps, cleaners and toiletries
C
Sugar and confectionery products
P
Wearing apparel and accessory products
P
Wineries, distilleries and breweries, including microbreweries and similar
P
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Laboratories, medical, research or testing centers
P
P
Manufacture, assembly, testing and repair of components, devices, equipment and systems of an electrical, electronic, or electromechanical nature
P
Manufacture and repair of engineering, scientific and medical instrumentation
P
Medical instruments, supplies, and equipment
P
Office and computing machines manufacture, repair and sales
P
Optical goods, medical instruments, supplies, and equipment and photography equipment
P
Pharmaceutical research and manufacture
P
STORAGE
Building movers storage yard
P
Cold storage facilities
C
Cold storage plant
P
Contractor storage yards
P
Industrial warehousing and distribution (not to exceed 50,000 sf)
C
Mini-warehouse/storage facilities
C
—
Chapter 17.255
Petroleum and bulk fuel storage
C
AUTOMOTIVE
Automobile service stations, with or without concurrent sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption1
C
—
Note applies
Body and fender shops, and spray painting
C
Car and truck washes
C
Draying, freighting and trucking operations
C
Gasoline and diesel service stations, not including the concurrent sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption1
—
—
Note applies
Motorcycles, bicycles and parts manufacture
P
Parking lots and parking structures
P
P
Chapter 17.155
Recreational vehicle and travel trailer manufacturing (with on-site sales)
P
Recreational vehicle and travel trailer manufacturing (without on-site sales)
C
Recreational vehicle, travel trailer, and boat storage within an enclosed building
C
Chapter 17.220 and Section 17.155.070
Truck and trailer sales and rental
C
Vehicle and motorcycle repair shops
C
Vehicle storage and impoundment
C
Vehicles, aircraft, boats and parts manufacture
P
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL USES
Chemicals and Synthetic Products:
Agricultural chemicals, not including pesticides and fertilizers
C
Fabrication of rubber, plastic, and synthetic products
P
Organic and inorganic compounds, not including those of a hazardous nature
P
Paints and varnishes, and manufacturing and incidental storage
C
Lumber, wood, and paper products:
Cotton ginning
P
Cotton, wood, and synthetic weaving and finishing mills
C
Fabricated wood buildings and structures
P
Fabrication of manufactured housing and mobilehomes
P
Fabrication of wood buildings and structures
P
Floor covering mills
P
Knitting mills
P
Lumber yards
P
Paper and paperboard mills
P
Paper shredding
P
Paper storage and recycling, not within a building
P
Printing and publishing of newspapers, periodicals, books, forms, cards, and similar items
P
Saw and plaining mills
C
Yarn and thread mills
P
Stone and Concrete Products:
Concrete batch plants and asphalt plants
P
Manufacture of concrete, gypsum, plaster and mineral products
P
Rock crushing plants, aggregate washing, screening and drying facilities and equipment, and concrete batching plants;
C
Sand blasting
P
Stone cutting and related activities
P
Metal, Machinery, and Electrical Products:
Appliance manufacture and repair
P
Blast furnaces
P
Cans and containers
P
Casting, smelting, stamping, and forging metals
P
Control devices and gauges
P
Electrical and electronic apparatus and components
P
Engines, turbines and parts
P
Fabrication of metal buildings
P
Farm, garden construction, and industrial machinery
P
Fencing
P
Foundries
P
Lighting and wiring
P
Lighting fixtures and supplies
P
Machine, welding and blacksmith shops
P
Manufacture of ordinance and firearms, not including explosives
P
Plumbing and heating items
P
Refrigeration and heating equipment
P
Rolling and drawing metals
P
Smelting metal and foundries
P
Tires and tubes
P
Wrought iron fabrication
P
UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Aviation facilities/heliports
C
C
Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums
C
Communications and microwave installations
P
Disguised wireless facilities
P
P
Chapter 17.245
Electric and gas distribution, transmission substations, battery energy storage, telephone, and microwave
C
Fire and police stations
P
Gas, steam, and oil drilling operations
C
Meteorological towers
P
Post offices
P
Natural gas, above ground storage
C
Radio, television and communications equipment
P
Public utility substations and storage buildings
C
Public utility substations and storage yards
P
Railroad yards and stations
P
Recycling collection facilities
C
Recycling of wood, metal and construction wastes
C
Recycling processing facilities
C
Sewage sludge/organic waste composting facilities
C
Sewage treatment plants
C
Utilities, both public and private
C
Water well and any use appurtenant to the storage and distribution of water
P
Water works facilities, both public and private
C
Water and gas company service facilities
P
Note:
1
Notwithstanding anything in this Code to the contrary: (a) uses lawfully existing prior to the effective date of Ordinance 253 [October 10, 2025], may continue as originally entitled, (b) uses for which entitlements were granted prior to the effective date but have not yet started or completed needed improvements and/or started operations, may be improved and operate as entitled, and (c) the uses described by (a) and (b) shall be subject to compliance with applicable permits, conditions of approval and this Code, but shall not be considered nonconforming uses subject to Chapter 17.20, where the entitled use shall be considered allowable as permitted by approvals granted under (a) and (b) above.
E. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 252, 8/13/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.45.030 Development standards.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.45.030-1: Development Standards
Development Standards
M-I
M-C
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Size
20,000 sf
20,000 sf
Minimum Lot Depth
100 ft
n/a
Minimum Lot Width
100 ft
n/a
Setbacks
The setback area may be used only off-street automobile parking, driveways or landscaping.
Front
25 ft
(A minimum 10-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular accessways.)
50 ft
Side - Interior (adjacent to an industrial zone)
15 ft
20 ft
Side - Facing a Street
25 ft
(A minimum 10-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular accessways.)
20 ft
Rear
25 ft
50 ft
Adjacent to a residential zone
25 ft
(A minimum 20-foot strip adjacent to residential zones, or separated by a street from a lot with said zoning, shall be landscaped and maintained, unless a tree screen or other buffer treatment is approved by the hearing officer or body. However, in no case shall the landscaping be less than 10 feet wide excluding curbing.)
50 ft
Height
Building(s)
60 ft
The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be 35 feet at the yard setback line. Any portion of a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each yard setback line not less than 2 feet for each 1 foot in height that is in excess of 35 feet. All buildings and structures shall not exceed 60 feet in height.
170 ft
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.50.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a public facilities zone district in the City that provides appropriate locations for governmental facilities; utility facilities including public and private electric-generating stations and corridors; landfills; airports; educational facilities; and maintenance yards. This zone is consistent with and implement the City's General Plan land use designations, as shown in Table 17.50.020-1.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.50.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.50.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the public facilities zones subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article VI, (Definitions) of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall Table 17.50.020-1 authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may make a determination, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination) that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.50.020-1: Public Facilities Zone - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Use Type
P-F
Provisions
Aviation facilities/heliports
P
Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums
P
Community centers
P
Colleges, public and private
P
Communications and microwave installations
P
Disguised wireless facilities
P
Chapter 17.245
Electric and gas distribution, transmission substations, battery energy storage, telephone, and microwave
P
Fire and police stations
P
Governmental offices
P
Landfills
P
Libraries
P
Meteorological towers
P
Natural gas, above ground storage
P
Nursery schools for preschool day care and childcare
P
Post offices
P
Public utility substations
P
Radio, television and communications equipment
P
Railroad yards and stations
P
Recycling collection facilities
P
Recycling of wood, metal and construction wastes
P
Recycling processing facilities
P
Schools, public and private
P
Sewage sludge/organic waste composting facilities
P
Sewage treatment plants
P
Storage/maintenance yards
P
Utilities, both public and private
P
Water well and any use appurtenant to the storage and distribution of water
P
Water and gas company service facilities
P
E. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.50.030 Development standards.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.50.030-1: Manufacturing/Industrial Zone - Development Standards
Development Standards
P-F
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Size
10,000 sf
Minimum Lot Depth
50 ft
Minimum Lot Width
50 ft
Floor Area Ratio
0.6 FAR for privately held uses. Unlimited FAR for publicly held uses.
Setbacks
The setback area may be used only off-street automobile parking, driveways or landscaping.
Front
25 ft
(A minimum 10-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular accessways.)
Side - Interior (adjacent to an industrial zone)
15 ft
Side - Facing a Street
25 ft
(A minimum 10-foot strip adjacent to the street line shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained, except for designated pedestrian and vehicular accessways.)
Rear
25 ft
Adjacent to a residential zone
25 ft
(A minimum 20-foot strip adjacent to residential zones, or separated by a street from a lot with said zoning, shall be landscaped and maintained, unless a tree screen or other buffer treatment is approved by the hearing officer or body. However, in no case shall the landscaping be less than 10 feet wide excluding curbing.)
Height
Building(s)
50 ft
(The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be 35 feet at the yard setback line. Any portion of a structure that exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back from each yard setback line not less than 2 feet for each 1 foot in height that is in excess of 35 feet. All buildings and structures shall not exceed 50 feet in height.)
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.55.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish residential districts in the city that provide appropriate locations for active and passive recreational uses such as parks, trails, campgrounds, athletic fields, golf courses, and off-road vehicle parks. This zone is consistent with and implement the City's General Plan Land Use designations, as shown in Table 17.55.020-1 Zoning and Implementing General Plan Land Use designations.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.55.020 Allowed uses and approval requirements.

A. 
Allowed Uses Table. Table 17.55.020-1 identifies allowed uses and corresponding approval requirements for the open space zones subject to compliance with all other provisions of this Title. Descriptions/definitions of many of the land uses can be found in Article VI, Definitions, of this Title.
B. 
Approval Requirements.
1. 
Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use by right, and subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title.
2. 
Where indicated with a letter "C" the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, described in Chapter 17.80 (Conditional Use Permits).
3. 
Where indicated with a "—," the use is prohibited within the zone.
4. 
The Additional Requirements column in the table identifies additional use regulations for specific uses and/or the specific chapter or section where additional regulations for that use type are located within this Title, where applicable. Uses for which additional requirements are listed shall be allowed only upon satisfaction of the specified additional requirements. Under no circumstances shall Table 17.55.020-1 authorize a use without satisfaction of such specified additional requirements.
C. 
Unlisted Uses. The allowed use tables of this Title may not include all possible uses. When a specific use is not listed and it is unclear whether the use is permitted by right, permitted conditionally, or prohibited, the Community Development Director or designee appointed by the City Manager may make a determination, consistent with Chapter 17.100 (Similar Use Determination) that new uses not listed here that have substantially similar characteristics to specific listed permitted uses may be considered permitted as the similar use by right, or conditionally as appropriate.
D. 
Uses on Vacant Lots. A Minor or Major Development Review is required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for a vacant lot. A Minor or Major Development Review is not required for approval when a permitted or conditionally permitted use is proposed for an existing building.
Table 17.55.020-1 Open Space Zone - Allowed Uses and Approval Requirements
Use Type
O-S
Provisions
Animal keeping, commercial
C
Section 17.225.040
Apiaries
C
Section 17.225.090
Camps
C
Field and tree crops
C
Fishing lakes, commercial and noncommercial
C
Golf courses with standard length fairways and customary appurtenant facilities, including club houses, restaurants, and retail shops
C
Grazing of animals
C
Section 17.225.070
Guest ranch
C
Picnic grounds for day use only
C
Riding academies and stables, commercial and noncommercial
C
E. 
Overlay Zones. Allowable uses are subject to any provisions applicable to overlay zones established by Chapter 17.25.
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025; Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.55.030 Development standards.

The development standards listed below are the minimum standards for development within the respective zones.
Table 17.55.030-1: Open Space Zone - Development Standards
Development Standards
OS
Lot Dimensions
Lot Size
20 acres
Lot Width
400 ft
Setbacks
Front
100 ft
Side
50 ft
Rear
50 ft
Height
All buildings
20 ft
(Ord. 247, 1/15/2025)

§ 17.59.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide appropriate standards and requirements for overlay zones established by Section 17.25.021.
(Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.59.030 Zone applicability.

Base zones established by Chapter 17.25 apply as described within Article 2 of this Code, in addition to the applicability of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

§ 17.59.040 Historic and Downtown District.

The following standards and requirements apply within the Historic and Downtown District (HDD) overlay zone.
A. 
The main purpose of the HDD overlay zone is to establish a specific plan that will encourage the orderly development of an area envisioned as Wildomar's Historic Downtown with appropriate uses, walkable neighborhoods, and preservation of the City's history.
1. 
Proposed nonresidential developments within the HDD overlay zone greater than two acres must initiate a specific plan or planned development, if not already in process as initiated by the City, to ensure coordinated growth and development of the overlay zone.
2. 
Proposed nonresidential development within the HDD overlay zone must add to or create a walkable environment that promotes walking, biking, and active transportation.
B. 
Prohibited uses within the HDD overlay zone, regardless of underlying base zone, include carwashes, service/gas stations, and mini-storage facilities, including outdoor storage of any kind.
(Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)