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Chapter 8.70 — RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (INDOOR)

Dublin Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Dublin

8.70.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations to guide the appropriate establishment of Recreational Facilities (Indoor). Rev. Ord. 15-09 (November 2009)

8.70.020 Intent.

The intent of this chapter is to ensure that Recreational Facilities (Indoor) meet all of the following objectives. That the facility:

  • A. Allows for the safe and appropriate use of the building and/or space in which the facility is located.

  • B. Does not negatively impact the character of the commercial or industrial neighborhood in which the facility is located.

  • C. Does not negatively impact traffic or parking facilities in the neighborhood.

  • D. Complies with all Building and Fire Code regulations for the use and occupancy type of the facility.

  • E. Conforms to all provisions of the zoning district in which it is located.

F. Complies with all Development Standards and Regulations of Chapter 8.70, Recreational Facilities (Indoor). Rev. Ord. 15-09 (November 2009)

8.70.030 Development Standards and Regulations.

An Indoor Recreation Facility shall comply with all development standards and regulations for the zoning district in which it is located and any other applicable provisions of the City Code or regulations, including occupancy, accessibility, California Building Code, and Fire Code requirements.

A. Permitted in the C-1, C-2, M-P, M-1, M-2, and Certain Planned Development Zoning Districts. An Indoor Recreation Facility may be established only in the C-1, C-2, M-P, M-1, M-2 Zoning Districts, Downtown Dublin Zoning District, and Dublin Crossing Zoning District. An Indoor Recreation Facility may also be established in a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District if not specifically prohibited by the PD regulations and if the project site has an underlying Commercial or Industrial General Plan Land Use designation. Any PD regulations which

require a Conditional Use Permit for an Indoor Recreation Facility shall be superseded by this Chapter. Any Indoor Recreation Facility in a PD Zoning District, unless specifically prohibited or expressly permitted by right, shall be subject to the requirements of this Chapter. Rev. Ord. 1-19 (January 2019); Rev. Ord. 4-10 (February 2010); Ord. 15-09 (November 2009)

8.70.040 Permitting Procedures.

A. Zoning Clearance. A proposed Recreational Facility (Indoor) shall be approved ministerially with a Zoning Clearance and without discretionary review or a public hearing if it meets the following standards:

  1. Meets all Development Standards and Regulations under Section 8.70.030.

  2. The hours of operation are no earlier than 6:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.

  3. Meets the parking requirement for the use type in accordance with the requirements of Section 8.76.080 (Parking Requirements by Type) without any adjustments, reductions or variances.

  4. The facility qualifies for an exemption for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

A Zoning Clearance form shall document the compliance of the Recreational Facility (Indoor) with the above requirements and shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department for the duration of the operation of the Recreational Facility (Indoor).

B. Minor Use Permit. A proposed Recreational Facility (Indoor) that does not meet the requirements for approval by zoning clearance under subsection A of this section shall require approval of a Minor Use Permit under Chapter 8.102 (Minor Use Permit). Rev. Ord. 15-09 (November 2009)

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Contents — Dublin Zoning Code
Dublin Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 8.04 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
  2. Chapter 8.08
  3. Chapter 8.08 — DEFINITIONS
  4. Chapter 8.100
  5. Chapter 8.100 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  6. Chapter 8.102
  7. Chapter 8.102 — MINOR USE PERMIT
  8. Chapter 8.104
  9. Chapter 8.104 — SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
  10. Chapter 8.108
  11. Chapter 8.108 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  12. Chapter 8.112
  13. Chapter 8.112 — VARIANCE
  14. Chapter 8.116
  15. Chapter 8.116 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  16. Chapter 8.12
  17. Chapter 8.12
  18. Chapter 8.120
  19. Chapter 8.120 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
  20. Chapter 8.124
  21. Chapter 8.124
  22. Chapter 8.128
  23. Chapter 8.128
  24. Chapter 8.132
  25. Chapter 8.132 — NOTICE AND HEARINGS
  26. Chapter 8.136
  27. Chapter 8.136 — APPEALS
  28. Chapter 8.140
  29. Chapter 8.140
  30. Chapter 8.144
  31. Chapter 8.144 — ENFORCEMENT
  32. Chapter 8.16
  33. Chapter 8.16
  34. Chapter 8.20
  35. Chapter 8.20 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  36. Chapter 8.24
  37. Chapter 8.24 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  38. Chapter 8.28
  39. Chapter 8.28 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  40. Chapter 8.30
  41. Chapter 8.30
  42. Chapter 8.31
  43. Chapter 8.31 — DUBLIN CROSSING ZONING DISTRICT
  44. Chapter 8.32
  45. Chapter 8.32
  46. Chapter 8.33
  47. Chapter 8.33 — COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  48. Chapter 8.34
  49. Chapter 8.34 — SCARLETT COURT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
  50. Chapter 8.35
  51. Chapter 8.35
  52. Chapter 8.36
  53. Chapter 8.36 — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  54. Chapter 8.38
  55. Chapter 8.38
  56. Chapter 8.40
  57. Chapter 8.40 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES REGULATIONS
  58. Chapter 8.41
  59. Chapter 8.41 — OUTDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
  60. Chapter 8.42
  61. Chapter 8.42 — SUPERSTORES
  62. Chapter 8.43
  63. Chapter 8.43 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
  64. Chapter 8.44
  65. Chapter 8.44 — ADULT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
  66. Chapter 8.45
  67. Chapter 8.45 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  68. Chapter 8.46
  69. Chapter 8.46 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
  70. Chapter 8.47
  71. Chapter 8.47 — SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
  72. Chapter 8.48
  73. Chapter 8.48 — ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES REGULATIONS
  74. Chapter 8.49
  75. Chapter 8.49 — LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
  76. Chapter 8.50
  77. Chapter 8.50
  78. Chapter 8.52
  79. Chapter 8.52 — DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS
  80. Chapter 8.54
  81. Chapter 8.54
  82. Chapter 8.56
  83. Chapter 8.56 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS REGULATIONS
  84. Chapter 8.58
  85. Chapter 8.58 — PUBLIC ART PROGRAM CONTRIBUTION
  86. Chapter 8.60
  87. Chapter 8.60
  88. Chapter 8.62
  89. Chapter 8.62 — HISTORIC OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT SITE DEVELOPME…
  90. Chapter 8.64
  91. Chapter 8.65
  92. Chapter 8.65 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
  93. Chapter 8.68
  94. Chapter 8.68 — INCLUSIONARY ZONING REGULATIONS
  95. Chapter 8.70
  96. Chapter 8.70 — RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (INDOOR)
  97. Chapter 8.72
  98. Chapter 8.72 — LANDSCAPING AND FENCING REGULATIONS
  99. Chapter 8.76
  100. Chapter 8.76 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  101. Chapter 8.78 — GARAGE CONVERSIONS
  102. Chapter 8.80
  103. Chapter 8.80 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS
  104. Chapter 8.81
  105. Chapter 8.81
  106. Chapter 8.82
  107. Chapter 8.82
  108. Chapter 8.84
  109. Chapter 8.88
  110. Chapter 8.88 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
  111. Chapter 8.92
  112. Chapter 8.92 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  113. Chapter 8.96
  114. Chapter 8.96 — PERMIT PROCEDURES

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