Beaumont Municipal Code Ch. 17.B.14 Other Zones and Standards
Beaumont Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-24 · Beaumont
Cite as: Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.B.14 · Text as of 2026-10-24
17.B.14.010 - Purpose.¶
A. Recreation/Conservation (R-C) Zone. The Recreation/Conservation (R-C) Zone is intended to include and recognize the following uses: water course and watershed areas, public and private park lands, cemeteries, natural resource lands, wildlife preserves, and publicly owned dedicated scenic and open space areas. This Zone is also intended to provide for permanent open space in specific areas by limiting projects in areas where natural hazards are present that might endanger the health, safety, and welfare of residents from possible flood, subsidence, erosion, or seismic activity.
B. Public Facilities (PF) Zone. The Public Facilities (PF) Zone includes a range of public uses and activities that serve the public good and welfare. These include, but are not limited to, schools, civic buildings, fire stations, public and private park lands, and similar uses.
C. Specific Plan (SP) Zone. The Specific Plan (SP) Zone applies to areas where the systematic implementation of General Plan goals and policies are desired to ensure a more comprehensive planning effort. Specific plans shall be prepared and amended consistent with Chapter 17.D.10 (Specific Plans).
17.B.14.020 - Other Zones Use Regulations.¶
Table 17.B.14.020-A (Other Zones Use Regulations) sets the land use regulations for other zones. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.E.04 (Definition of Uses). In cases where a land use is not listed in the table, the Community Development Director shall make a determination regarding similar use consistent with Subsection 17.A.04.020.G (Determination of Similar Use). Land uses not listed in the table and not substantially like the uses below are prohibited. Use regulations for the Specific Plan (SP) Zone are separately established through each adopted specific plan.
Table 17.B.14.020-A: Other Zones Use Regulations "P" = Permitted Use "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required "-" = Not Allowed "C" = Conditional Use Permit required
| Use | R-C | PF | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Employee Housing | P | - | n/a |
| Commercial Uses | Commercial Uses | Commercial Uses | Commercial Uses |
| Entertainment and Recreation, Commercial | |||
| Sports and Recreation, Outdoors | P | - | n/a |
| Lodging Uses | Lodging Uses | Lodging Uses | Lodging Uses |
| Bed and Breakfast Establishment | C | - | n/a |
| RV Camper Park | C | - | n/a |
| Agricultural Uses | Agricultural Uses | Agricultural Uses | Agricultural Uses |
| Animal Keeping (Secondary Use) | - | P | See Section 17.C.10.060 (Animal Keeping) |
| Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses | Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses | Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses | Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses |
| Cemetery | - | C | n/a |
| Community Recreation Center | M | P | n/a |
| Cultural Facility | M | P | n/a |
| Educational Institutions | Educational Institutions | Educational Institutions | Educational Institutions |
| College or University | - | P | n/a |
| School, Public or Private | - | P | n/a |
| Vocational and Trade School | - | P | n/a |
| Park | P | P | n/a |
| Public Safety Facility | P | P | n/a |
| Public Utility/ |
Public Utility/ |
Public Utility/ |
Public Utility/ |
| Public Utility Facility | P | P | n/a |
| Wind Energy Conversion System | See Section 17.C.10.260 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) | See Section 17.C.10.260 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) | See Section 17.C.10.260 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) |
| Wireless Telecommunication Facility | See Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) | See Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) | See Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) |
| Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses |
| Accessory Use | P | P | n/a |
| Street/ |
- | P | See Section 17.C.10.120 (Farmers' Markets) |
| Temporary Use | See Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses) | See Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses) | See Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses) |
17.B.14.030 - Other Zones Development Standards.¶
Table 17.B.14.030-A (Other Zones Development Standards) establishes the development standards for other zones. Development standards for the Specific Plan (SP) Zone are separately established through each adopted specific plan.
Table 17.B.14.030-A: Other Zones Development Standards ft = feet sf = square feet du = dwelling unit ac = acres n/a = not applicable
| Standard | RC | PF |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Area, min | n/a | n/ |
| Lot Width, min (ft) | n/a | n/a |
| Lot Depth | See Beaumont Municipal Code Subsection 16.12.080.C | See Beaumont Municipal Code Subsection 16.12.080.C |
| Density (du/ |
n/a | n/a |
| Floor Area Ratio, max | n/a | 1.0 |
| Setbacks, min | Setbacks, min | Setbacks, min |
| Front | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. |
| Interior Side | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. |
| Street Side | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. |
| Rear | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. | Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority. |
| Additional Setbacks | n/a | 20 where property lines adjoin the R-C Zone |
| Height, max | 35 ft and 2 stories | 35 ft and 2 stories |
| Open Space | Open Space | Open Space |
| Usable open space, public | n/a | n/a |
| Usable open space, private | n/a | n/a |
17.B.14.040 - Other Zones Supplemental Standards.¶
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