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Part 11 — POM PLANNED OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT

Agoura Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Agoura Hills

9387. - Purpose.

The purpose of the planned office and manufacturing district (POM) is to provide for a mix of uses consisting primarily of office, light manufacturing, and restaurant, and to a lesser extent, certain retail uses, in which the various uses are compatible and integrated, creating a distinct district identity. Access among parcels shall be integrated via pedestrian pathways and street and driveway networks, and development shall interface with adjacent properties in terms of site amenities, access and circulation to create cohesiveness among properties.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9388. - Uses established.

Uses and structures in the POM district shall be subject to the limitations set forth in the following provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9389. - Development standards.

Developments, renovations, and additions in the POM district shall exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality; provide for enhanced pedestrian and vehicle access within the site and among adjacent parcels to promote district-wide cohesiveness and ease of circulation; provide for pedestrian connections between this and adjoining land use districts; and incorporate such features as plazas, courtyards, and expanded sidewalks to encourage pedestrian activity.

Subject to the provisions of sections 9301 through 9306, section 9391, and chapter 6, the following development standards shall also apply in the POM land use district.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9389.1. - Lot specifications.

All lots hereafter created shall contain the following:

A.

Minimum lot area of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

B.

Minimum lot width of one hundred (100) feet.

C.

Minimum lot depth of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9389.2. - Building coverage.

The maximum building coverage shall be sixty (60) percent.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9389.3. - Building height.

The maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 14-409, § 8, 8-13-2014)

9391. - Purpose.

The following standards are established to provide for more detailed direction for specific uses that may be allowed in a number of districts.

9392. - Outdoor storage and display standards; purpose.

The purpose of the following standards for outdoor storage and display standards shall be to provide the appropriate criteria for such uses which will guarantee that such activities will be compatible with the other uses provided for in the commercial land use districts.

9393. - Automobile service stations—Location.

All service station sites shall front on streets designated as through streets, unless the sites are part of commercial developments such as shopping centers.

9394. - Special accessory use development standards; purpose.

The purpose of the following standards are to establish specific criteria for ancillary uses related to commercial use structures.

9395. - Outdoor dining design and operational standards; purpose and definition.

The purpose of the following standards for outdoor dining design and operational standards shall be to provide the dining commodities and services required by residents of the city and its surrounding market area. For the purpose of these standards, outdoor dining shall be defined as an ancillary dining area with seats and/or tables located outdoors and immediately adjacent to a dining establishment. A table shall be defined as providing seating for one (1) to four (4) persons.

(Ord. No. 94-245, § 1, 3-9-94)

9396. - Outdoor recreational uses.

The purpose of the following standards is to establish minimum criteria for all outdoor recreational uses located in the city to ensure that the completed project will be in harmony with existing or potential uses in the surrounding area and consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan.

A.

All exterior lighting associated with outdoor recreational uses shall be down lit, shielded and directed away from surrounding properties and public rights-of-way. No light source shall exceed the height of sixteen (16) feet from finished grade. Such lighting shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of high intensity in brightness. The use of multiple colored lights and overhead rooftop lights is prohibited. Every use shall be operated such that there is no direct light and glare visible beyond the boundaries of the properties. A lighting plan which includes a photometric study shall be required as part of the conditional use permit and must be considered by the planning commission at the same time as the conditional use permit.

B.

All outdoor recreational uses shall be operated such that no loud speakers, bells, gongs, buzzers, or other noise attention or attracting devices can be heard beyond the boundaries of the property.

C.

All noise generating equipment exposed to the exterior shall be muffled with sound absorbing materials to minimize noise impacts on adjacent properties. When the outdoor use abuts commercial or industrial properties, all outdoor equipment and activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior noise level of sixty (60) DBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and sixty-five (65) DBA during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. When the outdoor use abuts residential properties, all outdoor equipment and activities shall not create any noise that would exceed an exterior noise level of fifty (50) DBA during the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and fifty-five (55) DBA during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

D.

A minimum twenty-five (25) foot landscaped buffer shall be provided adjacent to all public rights-of-way and residential properties. Berming shall be provided within this landscape buffer adjacent to public rightsof-way. No outdoor recreational activities or parking shall be allowed in this setback. The planning commission may increase the setback based upon the final design of the project.

E.

The design of the facility, including site layout, rides and their structures, building orientation and incidental structures, shall be directed inward with minimal visibility to public rights-of-way and surrounding properties. The building's colors and materials shall harmonize with the surrounding properties and shall not include the use of bright colors. All elevations shall be treated equally with architectural detail.

F.

Mechanical equipment shall be enclosed and shall be located no less than five (5) feet from any property line and shall be insulated to prevent noise disturbance on adjacent properties.

G.

A signage plan in accordance with the city sign ordinance shall be required as part of the conditional use permit and must be considered by the planning commission at the same time as the conditional use permit.

H.

A parking study prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the city shall be provided by the applicant for any use not listed in the Zoning Ordinance.

I.

Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be compatible with miniature golf, individually and collectively. Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be confined to an area or areas not exceeding a combined area of twenty (20) percent of the total outdoor area of the site. Examples of incidental outdoor recreational uses include but are not limited to batting cages, miniature cars, bumper cars and boats (so long as they are not internal combustion engine powered); and amusement rides. Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall also include related infrastructure, such as walkways, bridges, landscaping, hardscaping and waterscaping. For purposes of this subsection, the total outdoor area: (i) shall not include areas occupied by buildings with permanent walls and roofs; (ii) shall not include setback areas, parking areas, or driveway areas; and (iii) shall include all other outdoor areas whether or not used for recreational activities.

J.

Incidental outdoor recreational uses shall be located away from the perimeter of the site. The miniature golf use shall be located along the entire street perimeter of the site in order to screen and buffer any incidental outdoor recreational uses, and related buildings and structures.

K.

In order for an activity to be considered indoor it must be conducted entirely within a building with permanent walls and roof.

L.

Primary batting cage facilities may include certain incidental uses such as pitching or practice cages, a practice and instructional recreational field, an office, an eating and nonalcoholic drinking establishment. Primary batting cage facilities shall be screened from view from the freeway by landscaping, decorative fences or walls, and/or placement of structures on the site.

M.

Primary batting cage facilities that existed prior to the adoption of this provision shall provide a minimum five (5) foot landscape buffer adjacent to all public right-of-way.

(Ord. No. 229, § 3, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 98-271, § 2, 4-22-98; Ord. No. 00-305, § 3, 1-10-2001)

9396.1. - Alcoholic beverage sales.

In order to protect adjacent neighborhoods from the harmful effects attributable to the sale of alcoholic beverages, to ensure that businesses selling alcoholic beverages are not the source of undue public nuisances in the community, and to minimize the adverse impacts of incompatible uses, the planning commission shall approve an application for a conditional use permit for an alcoholic beverage sales establishment.

(Ord. No. 09-362, § 3, 7-8-09)

9397. - Commercial outdoor display—Purpose.

The purpose of the following standards for commercial outdoor display and operational standards shall be to provide the display of merchandise required by residents of the city and its surrounding market area. For the purpose of these standards, commercial outdoor display shall be permitted where retail goods are sold. A weekend shall be defined as the first consecutive Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

(Ord. No. 96-260, § 1, 3-20-96)

9401. - Purpose.

The purpose of special districts is to provide for special uses or facilities that require careful consideration to ensure their compliance with the goals, objectives and policies of the city's general plan.

9402. - Establishment of special districts.

The following special districts are hereby established:

A.

P local park;

B.

SH school;

C.

U utility;

D.

OW open water;

E.

OS-R open space-restricted;

F.

OS-DR open space-deed restricted;

G.

S study;

H.

PD planned development district.

(Ord. No. 193, § 3, 9-25-91; Ord. No. 11-388, § 40, 12-14-2011)

9403—9410. - Reserved.

PART 2. - P LOCAL PARK DISTRICT

Cross reference— Park rules, § 4900 et seq.

9411. - Purpose.

The purpose of the P district is to designate areas for local recreational and passive uses compatible with the nearby residential areas and the community as a whole.

9412. - Uses established.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the uses and structures permitted in the P district shall be as established by the city council in their action on the site plan review for the specific park site.

9413. - Development standards.

The development standards in the P district shall be as established by the city council as a part of their action on the site plan review for a specific park site.

9414. - Site plan review.

No park site shall be developed prior to the approval of a site plan by the city council pursuant to chapter 6.

9415—9420. - Reserved. PART 3. - RESERVED[[11]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 39, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, changed the title of Pt. 3 from "Regional park district" to "Reserved".

9421—9430. - Reserved.

PART 4. - SH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cross reference— Interim school facilities financing, § 6400 et seq.

9431. - Purpose.

The purpose of the SH district is to provide for areas for public schools and playgrounds that are compatible with the neighborhood where they are located and the community as a whole.

9432. - Uses established.

The limitations in the SH district shall be as follows.

9432.1. - Permitted uses.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following are permitted uses and structures in the SH district:

A.

Schools, public, accredited through grade 12, including appurtenant facilities;

B.

Playgrounds with related uses.

Cross reference— Peddling near schools, § 4700.

9432.2. - Uses subject to director's review.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of the director:

A.

Temporary uses outside of a building.

9432.3. - Prohibited uses.

All uses not specifically permitted in section 9432 et seq. shall be prohibited.

    • Development standards.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following shall apply in the SH district.

9433.1. - Minimum lot specifications.

The minimum lot area shall be:

A.

Elementary school site: Ten (10) acres;

B.

Middle school site: Twenty (20) acres;

C.

High school site: Forty (40) acres.

9433.2. - Building site coverage.

The maximum building coverage shall be forty (40) percent.

9434. - Special standards.

There are no special standards in the SH district.

9435—9440. - Reserved. PART 5. - RESERVED[[12]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 41, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, repealed Pt. 5 in its entirety. Former Pt. 5, §§ 9441—9444, pertained to G governmental office district and derived from Ord. No. 120, adopted Feb. 3, 1987.

9441—9450. - Reserved. PART 6. - U UTILITY DISTRICT

9451. - Purpose.

The purpose of the utility district is to establish areas appropriate for major public utility facilities and rightsof-way that are compatible with adjacent commercial and residential development.

9452. - Permitted uses.

No use shall be permitted without a conditional use permit.

9453. - Prohibited uses.

All uses not specifically permitted within sections 9450.2 and 9452.1 shall be prohibited.

9454. - Development standards.

All development standards shall be as specified in the conditional use permit.

9455. - Site plan review.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, all structures and uses shall be subject to a site plan review.

9456. - Special standards.

All utility facilities shall maintain a twenty-foot setback from all sides and be fully landscaped.

9457—9460. - Reserved.

PART 7. - OW OPEN WATER DISTRICT

9461. - Purpose.

The purpose of the open water district is to designate areas of permanent open water.

9462. - Permitted uses.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following shall be the permitted uses in the OW district:

A.

Recreation uses, such as fishing, sailing, nonpowered boating and nature study;

B.

Flood control facilities.

9462.1. - Accessory uses.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the following accessory uses shall be permitted uses in the OW district:

A.

Boat docks, patio decks and the like.

9464. - Special standards.

There are no special standards in the OW district.

9465—9480. - Reserved.

PART 8. - OS-R OPEN SPACE-RESTRICTED DISTRICT[[13]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 42, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, renumbered Pt. 8 as Pt. 9 and changed the title from "OS open space district" to "OS-R open space-restricted district".

9481. - Purpose.

The purpose of the OS-R district is to designate areas which, because of natural habitat, visual and aesthetic value or other reasons, should be preserved as natural open space by restricting or transferring development rights in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the city's general plan. Land uses permitted will be those which are sensitive to the designation of open space and the existing natural resources.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 42, 12-14-2011)

9482. - Permitted uses.

No use shall be permitted in the OS-R district without a conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 42, 12-14-2011)

9483. - Conditional uses.

Subject to obtaining a conditional use permit, as required by section 9673 et seq., the following uses may be permitted:

A.

One (1) single-family dwelling per lot. See section 9486 regarding transfer development rights;

B.

Light agricultural uses subject to the provisions of section 9214.1;

C.

Parks and trails;

D.

Wildlife preserves;

E.

Public or private recreational uses which bear a reasonable relationship to open spaces, including riding academies, golf courses and the like.

9484. - Accessory uses.

Once a conditional use permit is granted pursuant to section 9673 et seq., the following accessory uses and structures shall be permitted subject to the provision of chapter 6:

A.

Accessory buildings, uses and structures;

B.

Accessory dwelling units pursuant to section 9283;

C.

Domestic animals;

D.

Limited animal husbandry, provided that the intensity of land use is low and the open character of the land is not negated;

E.

Stands for the display and sale of any agricultural products lawfully produced on said lot.

(Ord. No. 21-456, § 10, 8-25-2021)

9485. - Use subject to director's review and approval.

After a conditional use permit is granted pursuant to section 9673 et seq., the following uses may be permitted subject to the approval of the director:

A.

Access to a lawfully permitted use in another land use district;

B.

Mobile homes used as residence during construction;

C.

Mobile homes used as a caretaker's residence.

9486. - Alternative to development.

In the OS-R district, the maximum density as established by the provisions of section 9652 et seq., not to exceed one (1) unit per five (5) acres, may be transferred to another lot on a parcel in a residential district within the city subject to the dedication of the total development rights of the property in the OS-R district to the city pursuant to the provisions of chapter 6 of this article.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 43, 12-14-2011)

9487. - Prohibited uses.

All uses and structures not specifically provided for in sections 9481—9485, inclusive, are strictly prohibited in the OS-R land use district. Permitted or conditionally permitted uses shall not be added to this part unless such use or uses are first approved by the voters of the city by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of those voting on the question. Any request or proposal to add one (1) or more permitted or conditionally permitted uses shall be processed by the city in a manner consistent with the requirements of section 9821.5.

(Ord. No. 99-300, § 3, 11-2-99; Ord. No. 11-388, § 43, 12-14-2011)

9488. - Development standards.

Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, the development standards set forth in the following provisions of this section shall apply in the OS-R district.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 43, 12-14-2011)

9488.1. - Minimum lot specifications.

The minimum lot area shall be subject to the provisions of section 9652 et seq.

9489. - Special standards.

In any OS-R district, the following special standards set forth in the following provisions of this section shall apply.

(Ord. No. 11-388, § 44, 12-14-2011)

9489.1. - Livestock and poultry raising standards.

Livestock and poultry raising shall conform to the following requirements:

A.

Poultry, fowl and rabbits not to exceed fifty (50) birds and twenty-four (24) rabbits;

B.

Pigeons not to exceed twelve (12) per parcel;

C.

A maximum of any combination of horses and other equines, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep or goats not to exceed eighteen (18) per acre.

1.

The raising, maintaining, keeping or grazing of horses and other equines, and cattle, including the breeding and training thereof shall be limited to a maximum of eight (8) adult animals per acre:

a.

No raising or grazing of any animals shall occur as a part of, nor shall be conducted in conjunction with, any dairy, livestock feed yard, livestock sales yard or commercial riding academy located on the same premises.

2.

A maximum of any combination of adult llamas or alpacas not to exceed ten (10) per acre.

3.

A maximum of any combination of adult sheep or goats not to exceed ten (10) per acre.

D.

Hogs or pigs shall be permitted, provided:

That said animals are, as a condition of use, located not less than fifty (50) feet from any street and not less than fifty (50) feet from the side or rear lines of any lot parcel of land or buildings used for human habitation;

2.

That said animals shall not be fed any market refuse or similar imported ingredient or anything other than table refuse from meals consumed on the same lot or parcel of land, or grain;

3.

That no more than two (2) weaned hogs or pigs are kept, except for 4-H projects;

4.

That said animals shall be penned.

E.

No animals or fowl, except dogs and cats kept as domestic pets, shall be housed, stalled, lodged, maintained or confined in a building or structure within thirty-five (35) feet of any street or structure designed for human habitation. This provision excludes corrals.

F.

All animals shall be maintained and controlled in a safe and healthy manner so as to not cause any private or public nuisance.

(Ord. No. 205, § 1, 3-25-92)

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Contents — Agoura Hills Zoning Code
Agoura Hills Zoning Code
  1. Article IX — ZONING[1]
  2. Article IX — ZONING[[1]]
  3. Chapter 1 — INTRODUCTION
  4. Part 1 — CONTENT AND PURPOSE
  5. Part 3 — RV RESIDENTIAL-VERY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
  6. Part 1 — PURPOSE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
  7. Part 3 — CS COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
  8. Part 11 — POM PLANNED OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
  9. Part 9 — OS-DR OPEN SPACE-DEED RESTRICTED DISTRICT
  10. Part 1 — PURPOSE
  11. Part 4 — RESERVED
  12. Division 3 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES[[16]]
  13. Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS
  14. Division 4 — OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
  15. Division 6 — NOISE REGULATIONS
  16. Division 7 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
  17. Division 8 — GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATI…
  18. Division 3 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  19. Division 4 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS[[20]]
  20. Division 7 — SITE PLANS/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
  21. Division 8 — TEMPORARY USES
  22. Division 9 — REVOCATION PROVISIONS
  23. Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  24. Division 4 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
  25. Division 5 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
  26. Division 6 — DETERMINATION OF USES NOT LISTED
  27. Division 7 — RULES OF INTERPRETATION
  28. Division 8 — CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
  29. Division 9 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

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