Earlier editions: 2026-09
Development Code›Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Duarte Municipal Code Ch. 19.18 Public Facilities Zone (pf)
Duarte Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Duarte
Cite as: Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 19.18 · Text as of 2026-10-04
19.18.010 - Purposes of Public Facilities zone.¶
The Public Facilities zone is established to provide for areas at suitable locations for facilities intended to provide supportive government functions to the population, including community centers, cultural institutions, government facilities, libraries, public utilities, and public schools.
19.18.020 - Land uses and permit requirements.¶
A. Allowed land uses.
Table 2-11 indicates the uses allowed within the Public Facilities zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration). Any public use associated with the City of Duarte is permitted by right.
See Article 9 for land use definitions.
Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-11 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Uses Not Classified in Section 19.04.040), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).
| TABLE 2-11 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements | Public Facilities Zone Permit Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| TABLE 2-11 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | P = Permitted By Right A = Permitted as Accessory Use MUP = Minor Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit — = Not Allowed | P = Permitted By Right A = Permitted as Accessory Use MUP = Minor Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit — = Not Allowed |
| Land Use | PF | Specific Use Regulations |
| Recreation and Education | Recreation and Education | Recreation and Education |
| Commercial Recreation and Entertainment | CUP | |
| Cultural Institutions — Private | MUP | |
| Library — Private | MUP | |
| Museum — Private | MUP | |
| Care Uses | Care Uses | Care Uses |
| Day Care Facility | A | |
| Retail Trade Uses | Retail Trade Uses | Retail Trade Uses |
| Alcohol Sales (on-sale), Accessory Only | CUP | See 19.60.030 (Alcohol Beverage Sales Business) |
| Plant Nurseries | CUP | |
| Service Uses — General | Service Uses — General | Service Uses — General |
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | ||
| Food Service (open to public) | A | |
| Emergency Shelters | P | |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses | ||
| Heliports and Helistops | CUP | |
| Utilities | CUP | |
| Wireless Telecommunication Facilities | P | See Section 19.60.190 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) |
| Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses |
| Accessory Structures and Uses | A | |
| Assembly/ |
CUP | |
| Special Events | See Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits) | See Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Temporary Uses | See Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits) | See Chapter 19.124 (Temporary Use Permits) |
19.18.030 - Development standards.¶
A. General. Table 2-12 identifies the minimum development standards applicable to all development in the PF zone. Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).
TABLE 2-12 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
| Development Feature | PF | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions (minimum) | Lot Dimensions (minimum) | Lot Dimensions (minimum) |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sf | |
| Lot Width | 60 ft | |
| Lot Depth | 100 ft | |
| Floor-Area Ratio (maximum) | none | |
| Height (maximum) | 75 ft | See 19.32.040 for measurement and exceptions |
| Setbacks | Setbacks | Setbacks |
| Front or adjacent to a street | 10 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Side — interior | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). | |
| Abutting nonresidential | 0 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Abutting residential | 15 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Side — street side | 15 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Rear | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). | |
| Abutting alley | 5 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Abutting nonresidential | 0 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Abutting residential | 15 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
19.18.040 - Other applicable standards.¶
In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.18 (Public Facilities Districts Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in residential zones.
Chapter 19.32, Site Planning and General Development Standards.
Chapter 19.34, Accessory Structures.
Chapter 19.36, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
Chapter 19.38, Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design.
Chapter 19.40, Landscaping.
Chapter 19.42, Signs.
Chapter 19.44, Architectural and Design Standards.
Chapter 19.48, Property Maintenance.
Chapter 19.50, Performance Standards.
Chapter 19.52, Sustainable Development Practices.
Article 4, Standards for Specific Land Uses and Activities.
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