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Title 17 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT[[1]]

§ 17.10

Calabasas Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Calabasas

17.10.010 - Purpose.

This chapter establishes the zoning districts to be applied to property throughout the city, adopts the city's zoning map, and determines how the regulations of each zoning district apply to property.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

17.10.020 - Zoning districts established.

Calabasas shall be divided into zoning districts which consistently implement the General Plan. The following zoning districts are established, and shall be shown on the official zoning map (Section 17.10.030).

Table 2-1

Zoning Districts
Table 2-1
Zoning District Zoning
Map
Symbol
General Plan Land Use District
Implemented by Zoning District
Residential Zones
Residential, Single-Family RS R-SF Residential - Single-Family
Residential, Multifamily RM R-MF Residential - Multiple-Family
Residential, Mobilehome RMH R-MH Residential - Mobilehome
Residential, Rural RR RR Rural Residential
Rural Community RC RC Rural Community
Commercial Zones
Commercial, Limited CL B-LI Business - Limited Intensity Commercial
Commercial, Retail CR B-R Business - Retail
Commercial, Ofce CO B-PO Business - Professional Ofce
Commercial, Mixed Use CMU MU Mixed Use
Commercial, Business Park CB B-BP Business Park
Commercial, Old Town CT B-OT Business - Old TownTr>Special Purpose Zones
Planned Development PD PD Planned Development
Hillside/Mountainous HM HM Hillside - Mountainous
Open Space OS OS-RP Open Space - Resource Protection
Open Space-Development Restricted OS-DR OS-RP Open Space - Resource Protection
Public Facility PF PF-I Public Facilities - Institutional
Recreation REC OS-R Open Space - Recreational
PF-R Public Facilities - Recreational
Overlay Zones
Development Plan -DP
Multiple districts
Scenic Corridor -SC Multiple districts
Old Topanga -OT RC Rural Community
HM Hillside/Mountainous
OS-R Open Space-Resource Protection
Calabasas Highlands -CH RC Rural Community
OS-R Open Space-Resource Protection
Afordable Housing Overlay AHO AHO Afordable Housing Overlay

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010; Ord. No. 2021-395, § 5A, 10-13-2021)

17.10.030 - Zoning map adopted.

A.

Inclusion by Reference. The zoning map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the map has been adopted by the council in compliance with Government Code sections 65800 et seq., and is incorporated into this development code by reference as though it were fully set forth herein.

B.

Zoning District Boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 17.10.020 shall be shown upon the map designated as the "City of Calabasas zoning map" (hereafter referred to as the "zoning map"), on file with the city clerk, and available at the department.

C.

Relationship to General Plan. The zoning map shall implement the General Plan, including the Land Use Plan.

D.

Zoning Map Amendments. Amendments to the zoning map shall follow the process established in Chapter 17.76.

E.

Interpretation of Zoning Map. The zoning map shall be interpreted in compliance with Section 17.03.020(C).

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

17.10.040 - Zoning district regulations.

A.

Purpose. Chapter 17.11 determines which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 17.10.020 and Chapter 17.62 specifies what land use permit is required to establish each use. Chapters 17.13 through 17.17 provide the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.

B.

Determination of Allowable Land Uses. Any questions about whether a proposed land use is allowed in a particular zoning district by Section 17.11.010 shall be resolved by the director in compliance with Section 17.11.020.

C.

Development Standards—Conflicts Between Provisions.

1.

In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this article and the provisions of Article III, the provisions of Article III shall control;

2.

In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this article and the provisions of any applicable development agreement, specific plan, or master plan, the provisions of the development agreement, specific plan or master plan shall control.

D.

Single Parcel in Two Zoning Districts. In the event two or more parcels are consolidated through the approval of a lot line adjustment, parcel or tentative map in compliance with Article IV such that a single parcel is covered by two or more zoning

districts, the consolidated parcel shall be rezoned to a single zoning district.

In the event that an existing parcel is covered by two or more zoning districts, the location of the main structure shall determine which zoning district standards shall apply to the project. In cases where the proposed main structure would straddle a zone district boundary line, the most restrictive zoning district standards shall apply.

E.

Partial Coverage of Parcel by Overlay Zone. In the event the boundaries of two or more parcels are affected through the approval of a lot line adjustment, parcel map or tentative map in compliance with Article IV (Subdivisions) such that a parcel resulting from such approval is not entirely within an existing overlay zone, the resulting parcel shall be rezoned pursuant to Chapter 17.76 so that the entire resulting parcel is within the overlay zone. In the case where portions of the resulting parcel are within more than one overlay zone, the director shall determine which overlay zone shall apply to the entire resulting

parcel and the resulting parcel shall be rezoned accordingly pursuant to Chapter 17.76. The property owner may apply for a tentative map, parcel map, or conditional use permit (if applicable) to have the overlay zone designation removed from the resulting parcel, the approval of which may be subject to conditions consistent with Chapter 17.18 and Chapter 17.76.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010)

Chapter 17.11 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES

17.11.010 - Permitted, conditional and ancillary land uses—All zoning districts.

A.

Land Use Permit Requirements. The uses of land allowed by this development code in all of the zoning districts are identified in the following table as being:

1.

A permitted use (identified with a "P" in the table), means that the use is permitted in the particular zoning district as long as all other zoning district and special criteria are met.

2.

An accessory use (identified with an "A" in the table) means that the use is allowed as long as it is ancillary to another permitted use and as long as all other zoning district and special criteria are met.

3.

A conditional use (identified with a "C" in the tables), means that a use is allowed subject to approval of a conditional use permit (Section 17.62.060).

4.

A temporary use (identified with a "TUP" in the tables), means that a use is allowed subject to prior approval and issuance of a temporary use permit (Section 17.62.030).

B.

Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed on the table or when a space in the table is blank in a particular zoning district, the land use is prohibited, except where provided by Section 17.11.020.

C.

Additional Permit/Approval Requirements. A use of land allowed in compliance with subsection (A) of this section, as well as any proposed development related thereto, shall also comply with the following where applicable:

1.

A site plan review (Section 17.62.020), administrative plan review (Section 17.62.090), or development plan review (Section 17.62.070) is required for all new development and a scenic corridor permit (Section 17.62.050) is required for new development in a scenic corridor. Where no other authorization is required, a request for zoning clearance (Section 17.62.110) shall be required.

2.

Design review (Chapter 2.40 of the Municipal Code) where required by the General Plan, or any specific plan, master plan, or design guidelines; and

3.

A building or grading permit if required by Title 15, or any other permit or approval required by the Municipal Code.

The review or clearance discussed in Subsection C.1 and 2. Above shall be completed and approved by the review authority before the proposed use of land is commenced or established and before site work on any proposed development is started. Proposed uses shall also comply with all other applicable provisions of this development code.

D.

Standards for Specific Uses. Where the last column in the following table ("See Section") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this development code may apply as well.

E.

All processes and activities related to a permitted or conditional use are to be conducted within a completely enclosed building or structure with the following exceptions: temporary uses (Section 17.62.030), outdoor storage of materials and finished product (where permitted), and outdoor dining areas.

F.

Land Use Table. Land uses listed in the following table shall be defined using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) unless otherwise defined in Article VII. Specific land uses within the table are grouped under the following major headings:

AGRICULTURE

RESIDENTIAL

INSTITUTIONAL Educational Medical Public Religious Non-profit/Service Organizations—501(c)(3) Utilities

COMMERCIAL Alcohol

Automobile Related Services Automobile Repair Communications Day Care Facilities Eating/Drinking Places and Food Services

Entertainment and Recreation Lodging Offices Retail Services Transportation

INDUSTRIAL Light Industrial Manufacturing Warehousing/Storage Wholesale

TEMPORARY AND INTERIM USES

TABLE 2-2 - LAND USE TABLE

KEY: P=Permitted Use (See Chapter 17.62 for required permit), C=Conditionally Permitted (CUP required), A=Allowed as an Accessory Use, TUP=Temporary Use (TUP required)

TABLE 2-2 - LAND USE TABLE
KEY: P=Permitted Use (See
Chapter 17.62 for required permit), C=Conditionally Permitted (CUP required),
A=Allowed as an Accessory Use, TUP=Temporary Use (TUP required)
LAND USE ZONE
RS RM RMH RR RC PD HM OS OS-
DR
PF REC CL CR CO CMU CB CT See
standards
in section
AGRICULTURE
Agricultural uses for fuel
modifcation
A A A 17.12.030
D.& E.
Equestrian Facilities C C C C A
Farm Animals A A/C A/C 17.12.040
Hobby Farms A/C A/C A/C 17.12.110
Kennels and animal
boarding
C C C 17.12.1205
Plant Nurseries C C C
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling unit P P P P P P P 17.12.170
Apartments,
Condominiums, Duplexes
and other Multi-Family
Dwellings
P p C C 17.12.145
Community center,
neighborhood
C C C C C P C
Emergency Shelters P 17.12.090
Home Occupations A A A A A A A A A A 17.12.115
Mobilehome parks C 17.12.135
Mobilehomes/manufactured
housing (on a single lot)
P P P P P 17.12.140
Planned Development -
Residential
C
Residential accessory
uses and structures
A A A A A A A A A 17.12.165
Residential care homes,
six or fewer clients
P P P P P P P
Residential care homes,
seven or more clients
C C C(1)
Rooming and boarding
houses
C
Senior residential projects P P C C(1) 17.12.180
Single-family housing P P P P P P P P
Transitional/Supportive
housing
P(2) P(2)
INSTITUTIONAL
Educational
Schools K-12:
- Private C C C C C
- Public C C C C C C
Schools,
Universities/Colleges:
- Private C C C C C C C C
- Public C C C C C
Schools,
Vocational/Trade
C C C C C
Medical Services

|Veterinarian Clinic and
animal hospital||||||||||||C|C|C|C|C||17.12.230| |Assisted
Living/Congregate Care
Facility||C||||||||||C|C|C|C||C|| |Convalescent Care
Facility (with continuous
skilled nursing care)||||||||||||C|C|C|C|C||| |Hospital|||||||||||||C|||||| |Medical
Ofce/Clinic/Lab||||||P||||||C|P|P|P|||| |Pharmacies and Drug
Stores||||||C|||||||C|C|C|C||| |Pharmacies as
accessory use||||||A||||||A|A|A|A|A||| |Public||||||||||||||||||| |Cultural Facilities||||||||||||||||||| |Cultural Facility||||||C||||C|C|C|C|C|C|C||| |Museum||C||||C||||C|C|C|C||C|C||| |Public Facilities||||||||||||||||||| |Government Ofces||||||||||P||||P||P||| |Other Government
Facilities||||||||||P||||||||| |Library||C||||P||||P|C|C|P|P|P|P|C(1)|| |Police/Fire Station|C|C||C||C||||C||C|C|C|C|C||| |Police
Storefront/Substation|C|C||C||P||||P||P|P|P|P|P|P(1)|| |Recreation Facilities||||||||||||||||||| |Community center,
regional||||||||||P|P||C||C|||| |Outdoor Recreation||||||||||P|P||C|C||C|||

Senior Citizen Activity
Center
C P C C C
Religious
Church/place of
worship
C C C C C P P P P P P P
Non-proft/Service
Organizations -501(c)(3)
Campaign Ofces P P P P P P P(1)
Charitable Distribution
Services (i.e. food banks,
etc.)
C C C
Charitable,
Philanthropic, Service, and
other Non-proft
Organization Ofces
P P P P P P P(1)
Utilities
Public Utility/Service
Structure
C C C P P P P P P 17.02.020
(B)10
Public Utility Ofce P P P P P P P(1)
COMMERCIAL
Alcohol
Alcoholic Beverage
Sales
C(3) C(3) C(3) C(3) C(3) C(3) C(1)
3)
17.12.035
Wine/Beer Specialty
Shop
C C C C(1) 17.12.035
Automobile Related Services
Automotive Parts and
Accessories Stores
P(5) P(5)/C P(5)/C 17.18.035
Automobile Repair
Automotive Services -
(i.e.: Tune-up, emission
tests, batteries, etc.) (no
use of impact wrenches or
other equipment that could
create noise impacts)
P(5) P(5)/C P 17.18.035
(If within
CAR
overlay
zone)
Minor Repair (i.e.:
Brakes, tires, radiators,
electrical, etc.)
P(5) P(5)/C P 17.18.035
(If within
CAR
overlay
zone)
Major Repair (i.e.:
Engine and transmission
repair/rebuild, etc.)
P(5) P(5)/C P(5)/C 17.18.035
Motorcycle Engine
Customization
Car Wash - Full Service P(5) P(5)/C P(5)/C 17.18.035
Service Station C C 17.12.190
Motor Vehicle Sales
New and Used P(5) P(5)/C P(5)/C 17.18.035
Motor Vehicle Storage
Indoor P(5)/C P(5)/C C P(5)/C 17.18.035
Of-Site Dealership and
Sales Inventory Lots
P(5) P(5) p(5) 17.18.035
Parking: Commercial
Lot/Garage
C C C C C C C(1)
Communications
Wireless
Telecommunications
Facilities
P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/
C(1)
Chapter
17.31
Satellite Antennas A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 17.12.050
Recording and Sound
Studios
P P P P P P
Day Care Facilities
Child Day Care Center - C C C C C P P P P P 17.12.070
Large Family Day Care
Home (9 to 14 children)
C C C C C 17.12.070
Small Family Day Care
Home (8 or fewer children)
P P P P P 17.12.070
Eating/Drinking Places &
Food Services
Bar/Cocktail Lounge C C C C C(1)
Night Club C C C
Banquet Hall C C C
Catering Establishment C C C
Restaurants (counter
service)
P C P P P C C(1)
Restaurants (table
service)
P C P P P C C(1)
Entertainment and
Recreation
Adult-entertainment
Business
C 17.12.025
Athletic Fields P
Arcade C
Auditoriums & Other
Public Assembly Facilities
C C
Bowling Alley C
Dance Hall C
Health and Fitness Club C C C C C C C
Golf Course C C
Golf Driving Range C C C C C C
Live Entertainment C C C C C C C
Motion Picture Theater C C
Outdoor Commercial
Recreation
C C C
Pool and billiard rooms C
Skate Park C C
Tennis/Swim Club C C
Theaters C C C C C(1)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast Inn C C C
Hotels/Motels C C C C
Ofces
Business P P P P P P C(1)
Professional P P P P P P C(1)
Professional Medical
Ofces
P P P P P P C
Property management P P P P P P P P C(1)
Retail stores
Antique Stores P C P P P C(1)
Art Galleries and Art
Supply Store
P C P P P C(1)
Beauty Supply Store P C P P P C(1)
Book Stores P C P P P C(1)
Building Materials C C C(1)
Garden Supply/Nursery C P C
Hardware Store P C C C(1)
Camera and
Photographic Supply Store
P C P P P C(1)
Cigar and other
Tobacco Products Store
P C P P P C(1) 17.12.225
Clothing & Accessory
Stores
P C P P P C(1)
Computer and Home
Electronic Stores
P C P P P C(1)
Florist P C P P P C(1)
Food and Beverage
Stores

|Bakery (Retail)||||||P||||||C|P||P|P|C(1)|| |Convenience Store||||||C||||||C|C||C|||| |Delicatessen||||||P||||||C|P|P|P|P|C(1)|| |Grocery
Store/Supermarket||||||||||||C|P||P|||| |Specialty Food Stores||||||P||||||C|P||P||C(1)|| |Furniture and Home
Furnishing Stores|||||||||||||P|||C||| |Boutique Home
Furnishing Stores|||||||||||||P||C|C|C(1)|| |General Merchandise
Stores||||||||||||||||||| |Department|||||||||||||C||C|||| |Discount/Variety Store
(new products at a
discounted price)|||||||||||||P||P|P||| |Warehouse Retail
Stores|||||||||||||C|||C||17.12.240| |Guns and Ammunition
Store|||||||||||||C|||||| |Hobby, Toy and Game
Store||||||P||||||C|P|||||| |Home Appliance Store||||||P|||||||P||P|P|C(1)|| |Jewelry Store||||||P||||||C|P||P|P|C(1)||

Luggage and Leather
Goods
P C P P P C(1)
Music and Video Stores P C P P P C(1)
Ofce Supply, Stationery
& Gift Stores
P C P P P C(1)
Pet and Pet Supply Store P C P P P C(1)
Second Hand Stores C P P
Shoe Store P C P P P C(1)
Shopping Center C C C 17.12.195
Sporting Goods Stores P C P P P C(1)
Studios for dance, art,
music, photography, etc.
P P P P P P C(1)
Business Services
Advertising Agency P P P P P P C(1)
Data Processing
Services
P P P P P P C(1)
Equipment Sales and
rental
P P P P P P C(1)
Photocopying &
Duplicating Services
P P P P P P C(1)
Photography Studio P P P P P P C(1)
Financial Services
Automated Teller
Machine (ATM)
A/P A/P A/P A/P A/P A/P C(1)
Banks, Credit Unions
and other Depository
Institutions
P P P P P P
Check Cashing and
Loan Services
P P P P P P
Other Financial Services P P P P P P C(1)
Personal Services
Barber Shop & Beauty
/Nail Salon
P P P P P
Cemeteries and
Mausoleums
C C 17.12.060
Day Spa P P P P P 17.12.155
Dry Cleaner P P P P P C(1)
Fortunetelling P 17.12.095
Laundry - Commercial P P P P C(1)
Massage Therapy P P P P P 17.12.155
Pet Grooming -
Commercial
P P P P P C(1)
Public Self Storage C
Tailor P P P P P C(1)
Travel Agency P P P P P P C(1)
Repair Services
Computer, Home
Electronics, and Small
Home Appliances (toaster,
iron, etc.)
P P P P P
Furniture Re-upholstery P P P
Jewelry and
Watches/Clocks
P P P P P
Lawnmower and
Garden Equipment
P P P P
Locksmith/Key Shop P P P P P
Shoe Repair P P P P P
Transportation
Heliport as accessory
use to emergency services
facility
A/C 17.02.020
(B)(10)
INDUSTRIAL
Light Industrial
Recycling Collection
Facilities
- Small (to 500 Sq. Ft.) C C C 17.12.160
- Large (500+ Sq. Ft.) C 17.12.160
- Reverse vending
machine
A A A A 17.12.160
Research & Development
Services/Laboratories
A/C(4) P
Manufacturing
Apparel Manufacturing C
Chemical
Manufacturing
C
Computer and Home
Electronic Manufacturing
C
Electrical Equipment
Manufacturing
C
Food Manufacturing C
Metal fabrication,
machine and welding shops
C
Furniture and Related
Products Manufacturing
C
Lumber and Wood
Product Manufacturing
C
Machinery Manufacturing
Construction Machinery
Manufacturing
C
Industrial Machinery
Manufacturing
C
Ventilation, Heating, Air-
conditioning and
Commercial Refrigeration
Equipment Manufacturing
C
Miscellaneous
Manufacturing (jewelry,
ofce supplies, sporting
goods, toys, etc.)
C
Paper Product
Manufacturing
C
Printing and Related
Activities
C
Warehousing/Storage
Warehousing,
accessory
C
Wholesaling and
Distribution
C
TEMPORARY AND INTERIM USES
Construction Yards T T 17.62.030
Location Filming T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Chapter
5.04 &
17.62.030
Parking Lot Sales T T T T T 17.62.030
Seasonal Sale (Christmas
Tree, Pumpkin, and similar
Lots)
T T T T 17.62.030
Special Events
(Street/Craft fair and
Farmers Markets )
T T T T 17.62.030
Storage - Temporary
Portable Containers
T T T T T T T T T T T T T T 17.62.030
Temporary Structures (i.e.
subdivision sales ofce,
etc.)
T T T T T T 17.62.030

Notes:

(1)

Use allowed only where in compliance with the Old Town Calabasas Master Plan and Design Guidelines.

(2)

Use falls under Residential Care Homes and is subject to applicable standards and conditions.

(3)

Allowable only in conjunction with a primary allowable use (e.g., convenience store, grocery store, restaurant, etc.).

(4)

Research and Development Services/Laboratories are allowed in the CO zone only as accessory to an office use, as follows:

(a)

The use shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total building(s) floor area; and

(b)

The use shall be limited to properties having a building(s) with a minimum floor area of 100,000 square feet.

(5)

Allowed as a "Permitted" use only within the Commercial Auto Retailer (CAR) Overlay Zone and subject to the requirements in Section 17.18.035.

(Ord. No. 2010-265, § 3, 1-27-2010; Ord. No. 2010-272, § 4, 4-28-2010; Ord. No. 2012-296, § 1(Exh. A), 4-25-2012; Ord. No. 2012-303, § 1(Exh. A), 11-28-2012; Ord. No. 2014-310, § 1(Att. A), 2-12-14; Ord. No. 2014-311, § 3(Exh. A) , 2-26-2014; Ord.

No. 2015-330, § 2(Exh. A), 1-13-2016; Ord. No. 2016-343, § 3, 1-11-2017; Ord. No. 2017-351, § 3(Att. 1), 3-22-2017; Ord. No. 2018-364, § 4, 4-25-2018; Ord. No. 2018-366, § 1, 6-27-2018; Ord. No. 2019-369, § 3, 1-23-2019; Ord. No. 2019-373, § 2, 2-27-2019; Ord. No. 2020-382, § 3, 1-22-2020; Ord. No. 2021-391, § 3, 4-14-2021)

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