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Title 19 — Zoning

Chapter 19.67 — SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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

§ 19.67.010. Definition.

"Senior citizen housing development" means a residential development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for, senior citizens that has at least thirty-five dwelling units. Any senior citizen housing development which is required to obtain a public report under Section 11010 of the Business and Professions Code and which submits its application for a public report after July 1, 2001, shall be required to have been issued a public report as a senior citizen housing development under Section 11010.05 of the Business and Professions Code . No housing development constructed prior to January 1, 1985, shall fail to qualify as a senior citizen housing development because it was not originally developed or put to use for occupancy by senior citizens. (Ord. 94-884; Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 2016-1155 § 4)

§ 19.67.020. Location of senior housing developments.

Housing developments for seniors may be allowed in any zone. (Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.67.030. Conditional use permit required.

Senior housing development projects shall require the approval of a conditional use permit. (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.67.040. Occupancy.

These residential development projects will be available exclusively for low-income and moderateincome senior residents.

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.67.050. Application.

Application for a senior housing development shall be made to the Planning Commission in writing and shall be accompanied by plans and data for the project. (Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

§ 19.67.060. Development standards.

Because the residents of such developments have dwelling characteristics which differ from those of families and younger persons, it is not appropriate to apply all of the normal zoning standards thereto. Accordingly, pursuant to the processing of a conditional use permit for such developments, the Planning Commission and the City Council may make exceptions to the density, off-street parking, minimum unit size, open space and such other requirements as may be appropriate. The Planning Commission and City Council may also adjust required setbacks, building height and yard areas as appropriate to provide an adequate living environment, both within the development and on nearby properties. The Planning Commission may impose such conditions on a senior housing development.

(Ord. 601 § 1, 1983; Ord. 94-884)

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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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