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Title 19 — Zoning

Chapter 19.06 — ZONE MAP AND BOUNDARIES

Imperial Beach Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Imperial Beach

§ 19.06.010. Zones established.

The several zones established and into which the City is divided are designated as follows:

  • A. R-1-6000 — Single-family residential zone, one single-family detached dwelling unit per lot with a minimum lot size of six thousand square feet.

  • B. R-1-3800 — Single-family residential zone, one single-family detached dwelling unit per lot, with a minimum lot size of three thousand eight hundred square feet.

  • C. R-3000-D — Medium density or two-family detached residential zone, one detached dwelling unit for every three thousand square feet of lot area.

  • D. R-3000 — Medium density or two-family residential zone, one dwelling unit for every three thousand square feet of lot area.

  • E. R-2000 — Medium density residential zone, one dwelling unit for every two thousand square feet of lot area.

  • F. R-1500 — High density residential zone, one dwelling unit for every one thousand five hundred square feet of lot area.

  • G. PF — Public Facilities zone.

  • H. C/MU-1 — General Commercial and Mixed-use zone, one dwelling unit for every one thousand gross square feet of lot area.

  • I. C/MU-2 — Seacoast Commercial and Mixed-use zone, one dwelling unit for every one thousand five hundred gross square feet of lot area.

  • J. C/MU-3 — Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed-use zone, one dwelling unit for every one thousand five hundred gross square feet of lot area.

  • K. OS — Open Space zone.

  • L. UR — Urban Reserve zone.

  • M. C/R-ET — Commercial/Recreation-Ecotourism zone.

  • (Ord. 94-884; Ord. 2012-1127 § 1; Ord. 2012-1130 § 1)

§ 19.06.020. Map adopted.

Zones are established and classifications and zones are shown and delineated on the Land Use/Zoning Map (hereinafter, "Zoning Map") of the City of Imperial Beach which is adopted and made a part of this title.

(Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.06.030. Interpretation of uncertain boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown upon the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:

  • A. Where such boundaries are indicated approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • B. In the case of unsubdivided property, and where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the Zoning Map.

  • C. Areas of dedicated streets or alleys and railroad right-of-way designated on the Zoning Map as being classified in one of the zones provided in this title shall be deemed to be unclassified.

  • D. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall acquire the classification of the property to which it reverts or, where is does not revert, to the classification of abutting property.

  • E. Where further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall, by resolution setting forth its findings, determine the location of the zone boundary, which decision shall be a final determination thereof, unless appealed to the City Council.

  • (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.06.040. Boundary changes.

Changes in the boundaries of any zones shall be made by ordinance as provided in Chapter 19.86 . (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.06.050. Unclassified property.

Any property which, for any reason, is not designated on the Zoning Map as being classified in any of the zones established under this title, or any property annexed to or consolidated with the City subsequent to the adoption of the Zoning Map shall be deemed to be classified as R-1-6000 (SingleFamily Residential) until the same shall have been otherwise classified in the manner set forth in Chapter 19.86 .

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

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Contents — Imperial Beach Zoning Code
Imperial Beach Zoning Code
  1. Title 19 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 19.02 — GENERAL REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATION
    2. Chapter 19.04 — DEFINITIONS
    3. Chapter 19.06 — ZONE MAP AND BOUNDARIES
    4. Chapter 19.07 — POST LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PERMI…
    5. Chapter 19.12 — R-1-6000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    6. Chapter 19.13 — R-1-3800 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    7. Chapter 19.14 — R-3000-D TWO-FAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    8. Chapter 19.15 — R-3000 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    9. Chapter 19.16 — R-2000 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    10. Chapter 19.17 — R-1500 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
    11. Chapter 19.23 — COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE USE REGULATIONS
    12. Chapter 19.24 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
    13. Chapter 19.25 — C/R-ET COMMERCIAL/RECREATIONECOTOURISM ZONE
    14. Chapter 19.27 — C/MU-2 SEACOAST COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONE
    15. Chapter 19.28 — C/MU-3 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE Z…
    16. Chapter 19.29 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONE
    17. Chapter 19.30 — UR URBAN RESERVE ZONE
    18. Chapter 19.32 — FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 19.40 — BUILDING HEIGHT
    20. Chapter 19.42 — LOT AREA AND FRONTAGE
    21. Chapter 19.44 — CURB CUTS
    22. Chapter 19.46 — FENCES
    23. Chapter 19.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
    24. Chapter 19.50 — OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPING
    25. Chapter 19.52 — SIGNS
    26. Chapter 19.54 — YARDS
    27. Chapter 19.56 — LIGHTING REGULATIONS
    28. Chapter 19.60 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    29. Chapter 19.61 — CANNABIS FACILITIES
    30. Chapter 19.62 — BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES
    31. Chapter 19.64 — FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES
    32. Chapter 19.65 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
    33. Chapter 19.67 — SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
    34. Chapter 19.68 — MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES, CAMPERS, TRA…
    35. Chapter 19.70 — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS
    36. Chapter 19.71 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE
    37. Chapter 19.72 — OUTDOOR USES
    38. Chapter 19.74 — MISCELLANEOUS USES
    39. Chapter 19.76 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES AND USES
    40. Chapter 19.81 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    41. Chapter 19.82 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
    42. Chapter 19.83 — DESIGN REVIEW
    43. Chapter 19.84 — VARIANCES
    44. Chapter 19.86 — ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND REZONING
    45. Chapter 19.88 — FEES
    46. Chapter 19.90 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    47. Chapter 19.92 — GREEN BUILDING UTILITIES

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