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Development Code›Article 2 — ZONES, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Duarte Municipal Code Ch. 19.14 Hospital Zone (h)
Duarte Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Duarte
Cite as: Duarte Municipal Code Chapter 19.14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
19.14.010 - Purpose of the Hospital zone.¶
The purposes of the Hospital zone is to provide for areas appropriate for health care-related uses (and limited accessory retail and service uses) that provide necessary community and regional facilities to support and promote good health and medical care, and that provide jobs for all educational and skill levels. Such uses generally benefit from good regional access.
19.14.020 - Land uses and permit requirements.¶
A. Table 2-7 indicates the uses allowed within the Hospital zone and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 7 (Permit Processing Procedures) and Article 8 (Development Code Administration).
B. See Article 9 for land use definitions.
C. Land uses that are not listed in Table 2-7 or are not shown in a particular zone are not allowed (see Section 19.04.040 - Uses Not Classified), except as otherwise provided by Section 19.04.020 (Rules of Interpretation).
D. Late-night and 24-hour uses, as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) do not require any particular use regulations in the H zone, except as may be imposed through any required discretionary permit.
| TABLE 2-7 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS | Hospital Zone Permit Requirements | Hospital Zone Permit Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| TABLE 2-7 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 | H | Specific Use Regulations |
| Medical-Related | Medical-Related | Medical-Related |
| Ambulance Fleet Services: | ||
| > Up to 6 vehicles, inclusive | A | |
| More than 6 vehicles | CUP | |
| Emergency/ |
P | |
| Hospital | CUP | |
| Laboratories — Medical Related | P | |
| Medical and Dental Clinics/ |
P | |
| Outpatient Surgery/ |
P | |
| Pharmacy | P | |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses | ||
| Heliports and Helistops | CUP | |
| Wireless Communications Facilities | CUP | See Section 19.60.190 (Wireless Communications Facilities) |
| Other Uses | Other Uses | Other Uses |
| Emergency Shelter | P | |
| Outdoor Uses | 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) |
19.14.030 - Hospital zone general development standards.¶
A. General. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the minimum requirements in Table 2-8, unless a Master Plan or Specific Plan has been approved, and the development standards in Article 3 (Regulations Applicable to All Zones). Standards for accessory structures are set forth in Chapter 19.34 (Accessory Structures).
TABLE 2-8 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HOSPITAL ZONE
| Development Feature | H | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions (minimum) | Lot Dimensions (minimum) | Lot Dimensions (minimum) |
| Lot Area | 25,000 sf | |
| Lot Width | 100 ft | |
| Floor-Area Ratio (maximum) | 1.50 | |
| Height (maximum) | 75 ft | See 19.32.040 for measurement and exceptions |
| Setbacks (minimum) | Setbacks (minimum) | Setbacks (minimum) |
| Front or adjacent to a street | 25 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| Side (interior, each) | 25 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) | 25 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 | 20 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
| All other rear | 25 ft | See also Section 19.32.020 (Permitted Projections into Required Setback Areas) and Section 19.32.050 (Yards — Measurement and Requirements). |
B. Hospitals approved under a specific plan or master plan. Hospitals approved via a Specific Plan or Master Plan (via a Conditional Use Permit) can deviate from the development standards in Table 2-8, but at a minimum, development shall comply with the following standards:
Hospital developments cannot exceed the maximum floor-area ratio of 1.50.
Hospital developments adjacent to residential uses must minimize potential noise, vibration, traffic, shade, glare, and other potential impacts.
With regard to building height, consideration shall be given to shade and shadow impacts on surrounding properties.
19.14.040 - Other applicable regulations.¶
In addition to the requirements contained in this Chapter 19.14 (Hospital Zone), regulations contained in the following Chapters may apply to development in the H zone.
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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