Chapter 16.078 — P PUBLIC DISTRICT
Claremont Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Claremont
§ 16.078.000. Intent. ¶
The intent of the Public (P) District is to delineate on Claremont's Official Zoning Map the location of public uses and/or publicly owned property. No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, altered, or enlarged except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (08-05)
§ 16.078.010. Permitted uses. ¶
Only the following uses are permitted in the P Public District:
A. Public uses, including government agencies, schools, libraries, post offices, fire stations, public safety facilities, community centers, museums, theaters, civic center, and similar local, state, or federal uses.
B. Governmental maintenance yards.
C. Utilities structures, substations, and distribution facilities, provided all equipment and appurtenances are within an enclosed structure or screened from view.
D. Parking facilities.
E. Parks.
F. Open space and highway landscaping.
G. Water treatment, retention, and distribution facilities.
H. Wireless communication facilities pursuant to Chapter 16.100 . (08-05)
§ 16.078.020. Conditional uses. ¶
The following uses may be permitted in the P Public District only with approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16.303 : utility structures, substations, and distribution facilities where equipment and appurtenances are not within an enclosed structure or screened from view.
(08-05)
§ 16.078.030. Development standards. ¶
Development standards for the P Public District shall be determined on a site-by-site basis. Consideration shall be given to surrounding properties and developments in order to blend the developments with, and to keep it consistent with, the surrounding area. Additional factors to be considered for the determination of standards are topography, water drainage, circulation, use of site, and any other environmental factors related to the site. (08-05)
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▸ Title 16 — Zoning
Overview- Chapter 16.000 — TITLE, INTENT AND ZONING DISTRICTS CREATED
- Chapter 16.004 — HC HISTORICAL CLAREMONT DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.007 — RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.010 — H HILLSIDE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.013 — RM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.014 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SITE OVERLAY
- Chapter 16.015 — ADU-READY RS 10,000 OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.016 — EQ EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.019 — AV ARBOL VERDE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DIST…
- Chapter 16.033 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 16.036 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 16.040 — MU MIXED USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.051 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.054 — B/IP BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.060 — CV CLAREMONT VILLAGE DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.063 — CVO CLAREMONT VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.066 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.069 — I INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 16.072 — P/RC PARK/RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.075 — WP WILDERNESS PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.078 — P PUBLIC DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.081 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 16.087 — AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
- Chapter 16.090 — INCIDENTAL OUTDOOR USES
- Chapter 16.093 — DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.094 — DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR BANKS AND PHARMA…
- Chapter 16.096 — MINI-STORAGE/WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.097 — ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 16.098 — BODY ART
- Chapter 16.099 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 16.100 — ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 16.101 — HOTELS/MOTELS
- Chapter 16.103 — COMMERCIAL USE OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
- Chapter 16.110 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 16.130 — SETBACKS, YARD LANDSCAPING STANDARDS, HEIGHTS…
- Chapter 16.131 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 16.133 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, FENCES, AND RECREATION …
- Chapter 16.136 — PARKING, LOADING, AND TRANSPORTATION DEMAND M…
- Chapter 16.139 — DEDICATION AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 16.142 — VISUAL SCREENING
- Chapter 16.145 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 16.148 — PUBLIC ART PROGRAM
- Chapter 16.151 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
- Chapter 16.154 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIVE STANDARDS
- Chapter 16.157 — GARAGE SALES OR OCCASIONAL SALES
- Chapter 16.200 — TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.203 — FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND SERVICES
- Chapter 16.206 — OTHER PUBLIC FACILITY IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 16.209 — FEE ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
- Chapter 16.300 — ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.301 — BUILDING CONSERVATION/DEMOLITION
- Chapter 16.302 — CULTURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Chapter 16.303 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.306 — SPECIAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 16.309 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 16.312 — MINOR EXCEPTION PERMITS
- Chapter 16.315 — ZONE CHANGES AND CODE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.318 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.321 — APPEALS AND COUNCIL REVIEW
- Chapter 16.324 — COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 16.327 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 16.330 — SPECIAL OUTDOOR USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.333 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 16.336 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 16.339 — FINDING OF SIMILAR USE
- Chapter 16.400 — NONCONFORMITIES
- Chapter 16.403 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 16.406 — VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 16.409 — ZONING MAP ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 16.412 — ANNEXED AREAS
- Chapter 16.415 — SEVERABILITY
- Chapter 16.900 — GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS