Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 3-37 Zoning District Land Use Regulations and Development Standards

A. Establishment of zoning districts.

1. The following tables list land use categories established by this zoning ordinance. The zoning land use districts are identified by a number and a descriptive name (e.g., 2.3 Medium Density Residential). Zoning land use districts that are denoted by a letter following the zoning number (e.g., 2.3A) are sub-zoning districts that are within a specific Planning Area within the City and are subject to separate and/or additional requirements.

2. The zoning maps as illustrated in Division 9 depict the zoning districts for each planning area. The land use districts are denoted by the numerical description (e.g., 2.2 for Low Density Residential) with the full description listed in the index on each map. An exception to this rule has been reserved for the (1.2) Development Reserve and (1.3) Conservation and Open Space Reserve zoning districts. These two districts function as land reserve zones and are denoted on the maps in Division 9 by their Geobase Code. Because the ultimate zoning category intended for these areas is included in the Geobase Code, the Geobase Code on the zoning map also highlights the requirement that a rezoning must occur before development of the land can occur. Exception to this requirement is development in accordance with the uses listed for each district as noted in this Chapter 3-37.

B. List of zoning districts.

1.1 Exclusive Agriculture.

1.2 Development Reserve.

1.3 Conservation/Open Space Reserve.

1.4 Preservation.

1.5 Recreation.

1.6 Water Bodies.

1.7 Landfill Overlay.

1.8 Golf Course Overlay.

1.9 Orange County Great Park.

2.1 Estate Density Residential.

2.2 Low Density Residential.

2.3 Medium Density Residential.

2.4 Medium-High Density Residential.

2.5 High Density Residential.

3.1 Multi-Use.

4.1 Neighborhood Commercial.

4.2 Community Commercial.

4.3 Vehicle-Related Commercial.

4.4 Commercial Recreation.

4.5 Regional Commercial.

4.6 Retail Office.

4.7 Urban Commercial.

4.8 Irvine Center Garden Commercial.

4.9 LPC Regional Commercial.

5.1 IBC Multi-Use.

5.2 IBC Industrial.

5.3 IBC Residential.

5.4 General Industrial.

5.5 Medical and Science.

5.6 Business Park.

6.1 Institutional.

8.1 Trails and Transit Oriented Development.

9.1 Veterans Memorial Park and Cemetery.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 06-18, § 4, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 10-03, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 11-12, § 4(Exh. A), 9-13-11; Ord. No. 13-08, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-14; Ord. No. 19-20, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-19; Ord. No. 20-05, § 6, 5-12-20; Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24)

A. Intent. This category applies to land designated as agriculture in the City's General Plan. Only agriculture and accessory uses are permitted in this category.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture.

3. Apiary.

4. Caretaker's quarters.

5. Greenhouse.

6. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

7. Packing plant for agricultural products.

8. Stable, private.

9. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Dairy, commercial—Prohibited in Planning Area 51.

2. Kennel.

3. Manufactured structure (over two years).

4. Stable, public.

5. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent.

1. This category applies to land shown for future development in the City of Irvine General Plan and is generally established for agriculture and other low-intensity uses. It is designed to allow very limited development to occur prior to establishing a planning-area-wide concept and specific zoning, provided that the development is consistent with the agricultural or open space character. This development must:

a. Require minimal infrastructure improvements such as minor extensions of existing utilities.

b. Be limited to temporary uses accessory to agriculture, or other uses determined compatible with existing surrounding development within the boundary of the particular planning area.

2. Permitted and conditionally permitted uses are listed below. The process used to implement specific land uses not listed below requires a concept plan and/or zone change (Chapters 2-3 and 2-5) to a nonreserve development designation prior to consideration of such uses.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture.

3. Caretaker's quarters.

4. Home finding information center.

5. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

6. Packing plant for agricultural products.

7. School, public.

8. Stable, private.

9. Warehouse (agricultural products only). 6, 7, 8

10. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Cemetery, mausoleum, and crematory.

2. Church.

3. Dairy, commercial.

4. Domestic animal care facility. 5

5. Golf course/driving range.

6. Government facility.

7. Greenhouse.

8. Information center.

9. Kennel.

10. Manufactured structure (over two years).

11. Mining and processing.

12. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

13. Recreational vehicle storage, public.

14. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru) only in 1.2B (Planning Area 27); otherwise prohibited.

15. School, alternative. 9

16. School, private. 3

17. Self-storage facility.

18. Stable, public.

19. Utility building and facility.

20. Veterinary service, livestock.

21. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

5 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

6 Use is permitted by right when less than 175,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

7 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 225,001 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes.

8 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

9 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-05, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent.

1. This category applies to land shown as future conservation and open space areas in the General Plan. Uses compatible within the Preservation category are permitted.

2. Most of the undeveloped land in the City has been designated either as development reserve, which is used as a "holding zone" for land shown for future development in the land use element of the General Plan, or conservation and open space reserve, which is used as a "holding zone" for land designated under the conservation and open space land use category of the General Plan. The process used to implement appropriate and specific land uses and corresponding General Plan building intensity standards for areas designated as development reserve or conservation and open space reserve involves two steps: a concept plan and a zone change.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture. (1.3.B: All agricultural uses are prohibited, except cattle grazing, on the frontal slopes of Quail Hill within Planning Area 16.)

3. Caretaker's quarters.

4. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

5. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Environmental learning center (only in Planning Area 23).

2. Golf course/driving range (only in 1.3.A (Planning Area 12); otherwise prohibited).

3. Manufactured structure (over two years).

4. Utility building and facility.

5. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent.

1. This category provides for the protection and maintenance of natural resources. These lands have been judged viable for permanent preservation in a natural state with little or no modification. Visually significant ridgelines, biotic communities of high significance, geological constraints and cultural resources are typical of lands in this category.

2. Preservation areas are so designated primarily for their biotic and cultural resources and open space values, with recreation uses such as community parks, are not allowed. Biking, equestrian uses and hiking shall be subordinate and secondary uses within the preservation areas, and where deemed appropriate shall be constantly monitored for their impact and compatibility.

3. Passive public recreation (such as tent camping, hiking, biking, and equestrian trails), botanical gardens, cattle grazing, scientific research and other public uses compatible with the natural amenities of these zones, fuel modification zones, habitat enhancement, drainage and flood control facilities, and other infrastructure designed to minimize any adverse environmental impacts are allowable uses subject to City approval. All residential, commercial, and industrial uses are prohibited (preservation areas in Planning Area 12 are exempted from this commercial prohibition). Passive recreation activities such as riding, hiking, picnicking and camping may be operated as a regional park concession by a limited commercial venture under contract to the City. In addition, consistent with the City's zoning ordinance, agricultural uses are permitted uses prior to transfer through the phased dedication program.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (prior to open space dedication to a public agency)—Permitted in Planning Area 51.

3. Caretaker's quarters.

4. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

5. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Manufactured structure (over two years).

2. Utility building and facility.

3. Government facility (1.4 A only).

4. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 03-07, § 5, 3-11-03; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent.

1. This category identifies lands suitable for active recreational opportunities and activities for public use and enjoyment. Recreation (Area 1.5) is distinguished from Preservation (Area 1.4) by more intense recreational uses and by their manicured appearance and improved facilities. Additionally, recreation areas do not necessarily require maintenance of natural resources.

2. Recreation (Area 1.5) will not be limited to low-intensity recreational activities as is Preservation (Area 1.4), but will be designed to accommodate the development of picnicking and fishing areas, nature centers, stables, golf courses, regional and community-level parks, swimming pools, botanical gardens, wholesale nurseries (within limited areas), and open space spines.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture.

3. Caretaker's quarters.

4. Golf course/driving range.

5. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

6. Park.

7. Public park facility (only in public parks).

8. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.3

1. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 5

2. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet). 2, 5

3. Community facility.

4. Stable, private.

5. Stable, public.

6. Manufactured structure (over two years).

7. Utility building and facility.

8. Cemetery—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

9. Funeral home/mortuary—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

10. Materials recovery facility—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

11. Composting facility—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

12. Concrete recycling facility—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

13. Recreational vehicle storage, public—Conditionally permitted in Planning Area 51.

14. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A traffic study is required for this use and the traffic study guidelines shall be utilized. The traffic study requirement may be waived if the project does not meet the minimum traffic generation threshold specified in the traffic study guidelines.

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

4 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

5 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent.

1. This category identifies lands for the establishment of public and privately owned water sources for consumptive and recreational use.

2. Public and privately owned reservoirs and lakes will provide the City with water resources and opportunities to develop water-related recreation activities (i.e., boating and fishing), and will supply water resources for agriculture and domestic use, and passive and active recreation facilities (i.e., ballfields and picnic areas).

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Caretaker's quarters.

3. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

4. Park.

5. Public park facility (only in public parks).

6. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet).

2. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet).

3. Community facility.

4. Manufactured structure (over two years).

5. Utility building and facility.

6. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.6; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category provides adequate Class III solid waste sites within the specific areas underlying the Recreation (Area 1.5) designation. The landfill will provide the City with an appropriate area for disposal of solid waste materials. The land must be capable of receiving solid waste materials without risking environmental degradation. Upon the eventual closure of the landfill, the land must be in suitable condition to support the underlying primary land use.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

2. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Accessory use.

2. Caretaker's quarters.

3. Golf course/driving range.

4. Manufactured structure (over two years).

5. Manufactured structure (up to two years).

6. Utility building and facility.

7. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.7; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category provides the opportunity for golf courses within any residential land use category underlying the Golf Course Overlay. All uses in the overlay zoning category and the underlying zoning category are permitted subject to applicable development standards for that category.

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Caretaker's quarters.

3. Golf course/driving range.

4. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

5. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.2

1. Manufactured structure (over two years).

2. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.1.8; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category identifies lands suitable for active and passive recreational opportunities and activities for public use and enjoyment. The Great Park is a multi-destination facility that will include a variety of educational and recreational activities, including sports fields, museums, gardens, trails, wildlife habitat and many other public-oriented land uses.

B. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture.

3. Caretaker's quarters.

4. Cultural institutions. 6

5. Golf course/driving range.

6. Government facility.

7. Greenhouse.

8. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

9. Maintenance facilities and structures (public facilities only).

10. Park.

11. Public park facility (only in public parks).

12. Pushcart.

13. School, public.

14. Theater (in conjunction with museum use).

15. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 3

1. Reserved.

2. Child care center.

3. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 7

4. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet). 7

5. Composting facility.

6. Community facility.

7. Concrete recycling facility.

8. Reserved.

9. Manufactured structure (over two years).

10. Outdoor sales.

11. Outdoor vendor.

12. Parking structure.

13. Restaurant.

14. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive through).

15. Stable, private.

16. Stable, public.

17. Utility building and facility.

18. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 Reserved.

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

4 Maximum height may be exceeded subject to review and approval through a Master Plan review or equivalent.

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 Cultural institutions are permitted in accordance with the Great Park Framework Plan.

7 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

(Ord. No. 10-03, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 13-07, 4(Exh. A), 12-10-13; Ord. No. 20-05, § 6, 5-12-20; Ord. No. 21-12, § 4(Exh. A), 11-9-21; Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category allows zero to 1 0 dwelling units per net acre, which is equivalent to the General Plan designation of Estate Density, of zero to 1.0 dwelling units per gross acre. Both attached and conventional housing are allowed in the category as long as the density averaged over the entire planning area does not exceed 1.0 dwelling unit per net acre.

B. Intensity standard.

0—1.0 dwelling units per net acre.

0.1—12.5 dwelling units per net acre (2.1A).

C. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Cottage food operations.

4. Home care.

5. Home occupation permit.

6. Information center.

7. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

8. Model home sales complex.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

12. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

13. Residential, attached (2.1A only).

14. Residential, single-family detached.

15. School, public.

16. Stable, private (except 2.1A).

17. Transitional housing — Small.

18. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses.2

1. Boardinghouse.

2. Cemetery, mausoleum, and crematory (prohibited in 2.1A).

3. Child care center.

4. Church. 3

5. Community facility.

6. Manufactured structure (over two years).

7. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

8. School, alternative 8 (footnote #8 does not apply to 2.1A).

9. School, private 4 (footnote #4 does not apply to 2.1A).

10. Stable, public (2.1A only).

11. Stable, private (conditionally permitted in 2.1A).

12. Transitional housing — Large.

13. Utility building and facility.

14. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 The height for homes located in the special height limitation zone in the Planning Area 22 zoning (Chapter 9-22) is subject to a maximum elevation.

7 Cabanas, patio/gazebos, solid covered, and accessory structures, major shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any property line, measured to the face of the support post. The maximum height is 12 feet.

8 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.2.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-03, § 3, 4-13-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category allows zero to 6.5 dwelling units per net acre, which is approximately equivalent to the General Plan Low Density category of zero to five dwelling units per gross acre. Attached and conventional housing, as well as other appropriate uses such as churches and child care centers, are allowed.

(2.2A and 2.2B) University Park (Planning Area 20).

(2.2C) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

(2.2D) Orchard Hills (Planning Area 1).

B. Intensity standard.

0—6.5 dwelling units per net acre.

2.2C: 0—6.9 dwelling units per net acre (Westpark).

2.2D: 0—31.0 dwelling units per net acre (Planning Area 1). Individual project densities in 2.2D may exceed 6.5 dwelling units/net acre. However, no individual project may exceed 31.0 dwelling units/net acre and the overall density within all of 2.2D cannot exceed 6.5 dwelling units/net acre. For individual residential projects within 2.2D, the development standards to be applied shall depend on the actual net density of the individual residential product as follows:

1. For projects from 0 to 6.5 dwelling units per net acre, Section 3-37-13 development standards shall apply.

2. For projects from 6.6 to 12.5 dwelling units per net acre, Section 2-37-14 development standards shall apply.

3. For projects from 12.6 to 31.0 dwelling units per net acre, Section 3-37-15 development standards shall apply.

C. Permitted uses. 1, 6

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Cottage food operations.

4. Home care.

5. Home occupation permit.

6. Information center.

7. Manufactured structure (up to two years).

8. Model home sales complex.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

12. Residential shelter.

13. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

14. Residential, attached.

15. Residential, single-family detached.

16. School, public.

17. Supportive housing — Small.

18. Transitional housing — Small.

19. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses. 2, 6

1. Boarding house.

2. Child care center.

3. Church. 3

4. Community facility.

5. Convalescent home.

6. Manufactured structure (over two years).

7. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

8. Residential care facility.

9. School, alternative. 6

10. School, private. 4

11. Senior housing.

12. Supportive housing — Large.

13. Transitional housing — Large.

14. Utility building and facility.

15. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.2.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-12, § 6, 6-28-05; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 12-04, § 5(Exh. A), 3-13-12; Ord. No. 12-12, § 5(Exh. A), 9-25-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent . This category allows zero to 12.5 dwelling units per net acre as either single-family detached or attached dwelling units. This corresponds to the Medium Density category of zero to 10 dwelling units per gross acre.

(2.3A) University Town Center (Planning Area 24).

(2.3B) University Park (Planning Area 20).

(2.3C) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

(2.3D) Harvard Square (Planning Area 10).

(2.3E) Reserved.

(2.3F) Lower Peters Canyon 1 (Planning Area 4) and Turtle Ridge (Planning Area 27).

(2.3G) Quail Hill (Planning Area 17).

(2.3H) Northwood (Planning Area 8).

(2.3I) Northwood Point (Planning Area 5).

(2.3J) Woodbury, Stonegate, Woodbury East (Planning Area 9A, 9B and C2, and 9C1).

(2.3K) Portola Springs (Planning Area 6).

(2.3L) Westpark II (Planning Area 38 west of Harvard Avenue).

(2.3M) Lambert Ranch Tract 16868 (Planning Area 6).

(2.3N) Cypress Village (Planning Area 40).

(2.3O) Tract 17359 (Planning Area 15). 14

(2.3P) Tract 17358 and Tract 17497 (Planning Area 20).

B. Intensity standard.

0—12.5 dwelling units per net acre.

2.3C: 0—13.0 dwelling units per net acre (Westpark).

2.3D: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the total number of dwelling units does not exceed 8,000 within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon).

2.3F: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the total number of dwelling units does not exceed 8,000 within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon).

2.3G: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the total number of dwelling units does not exceed 2,673 within Planning Area 17.

2.3H: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the provisions of Section 9-6-7.B are met.

2.3I: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the provisions of Section 9-5-7.B are met.

2.3J: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the provisions of Section 9-9-7.B are met. 2

2.3K: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the provisions of Section 9-6-7.B are met.

2.3L: Individual project densities may exceed 12.5 dwelling units per acre provided that the total number of dwelling units west of Harvard Avenue in Planning Area 38 does not exceed 552 units, and the total number of dwelling units west of Harvard Avenue south of Warner Avenue does not exceed 409 units.

2.3N: See Sections 9-40-5 and 9-40-7.B.

C. Permitted uses. 3

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Cottage food operations.

4. Home care.

5. Home occupation permit.

6. Information center.

7. Manufactured structure (up to two years).

8. Model home sales complex.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

12. Residential shelter.

13. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

14. Residential, attached.

15. Residential, single-family detached.

16. School, public.

17. Supportive housing — Small.

18. Transitional housing — Small.

19. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses. 4

1. Boarding house.

2. Child care center.

3. Church. 5

4. Community facility.

5. Congregate care facility.

6. Convalescent home.

7. Manufactured structure (over two years).

8. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

9. Residential care facility.

10. School, alternative. 17

11. School, private. 6

12. Senior housing.

13. Supportive housing — Large.

14. Transitional housing — Large.

15. Utility building and facility.

16. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Permitted and conditional uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon) are outlined in Section 9-4-4, as provided through the Lower Peters Canyon development agreement.

2 For 2.3J, residential structures within 325 feet of the curb face at the ultimate width of Jeffrey Road, shall be limited to two stories.

3 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

4 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

5 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

7 In 2.3F: (Lower Peters Canyon), screened mechanical units and chimneys that do not exceed 10 percent of the roof area may extend up to 43 feet.

8 Multi-family residential buildings within 2.3F: (Lower Peters Canyon) shall allow screened mechanical units and chimneys that do not exceed 10 percent of the roof area to extend up to 48 feet.

9 The following elements shall not be included as open space: streets, common driveways, slopes greater than 4:1 incline, and any property not reserved for the sole use and enjoyment of the occupants of the project and their guests.

10 Exceptions to these building setback requirements (except 2.3F: Lower Peters Canyon) appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

11 Measured from back of curb. See Exhibits 3a and 3b in Chapter 9-4.

12 Eaves, cornices, chimneys, outside staircases, balconies and similar architectural features may project a maximum of four feet into any required setback or one foot from the property line, whichever is less.

13 The point of vehicular entry to a garage or carport shall be a distance of eight feet or less from back of curb, or 18 feet or more from the back of the sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk, from the back of the curb.

14 Refer to Section 9-15-8 for additional special development requirements.

15 See special development requirements contained in Section 9-20-7 for permitted and conditionally permitted uses located within the 2.3P zoning district located on either Tract 17358 and/or Tract 17497 in Planning Area 20.

16 See special development requirements contained in Section 9-20-7 for improvements to properties visible to either Michelson Drive and/or Rosa Drew Lane within the 2.3P zoning district located on either Tract 17358 and/or Tract 17497 in Planning Area 20.

17 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).;hn0; (Code 1976, § V.E-325.2.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 00-11, § 3.B, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 02-09, §§ 1—7, 6-11-02; Ord. No. 03-02, § 4, 1-14-03; Ord. No. 05-02, § 5, 1-11-05; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-17, § 4, 9-26-06; Ord. No. 08-12, § 3, 9-9-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 11-13, § 5(Exh. A), 10-11-11; Ord. No. 12-12, § 5(Exh. A), 9-25-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category allows zero to 50.0 dwelling units per net acre and corresponds to the General Plan Medium-High Density category of zero to 25 units per gross acre or High-Density category of zero to 50.0 units per gross acre. This category is intended for attached and detached single-family residential units and compatible uses.

(2.4A) University Town Center (Planning Area 24).

(2.4B) University Town Center (Planning Area 24).

(2.4C) Woodbridge (Planning Area 15).

(2.4D) Woodbridge (Planning Area 15).

(2.4E) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

(2.4F) Lower Peters Canyon (Planning Area 4).

(2.4G) Woodbury, Stonegate, Woodbury East (Planning Area 9A, 9B and 9C2, and 9C1).

(2.4H) Los Olivos (Planning Area 39).

(2.4I) Cypress Village (Planning Area 40).

(2.4J) Gateway Village (Planning Area 2).

B. Intensity standard.

0—31.0 dwelling units per net acre

C. Permitted uses.2

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Cottage food operations.

4. Home care.

5. Home occupation permit.

6. Information center.

7. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

8. Model home sales complex.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

12. Residential shelter.

13. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

14. Residential, attached.

15. Residential, single-family detached.

16. School, public.

17. Supportive housing—Small.

18. Transitional housing—Small.

19. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses.3

1. Boardinghouse.

2. Child care center.

3. Church. 4

4. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet) (only in 2.4B University Town Center).

5. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet) (only in 2.48 University Town Center).

6. Community facility.

7. Congregate care facility.

8. Convalescent home.

9. Manufactured structure (over two years).

10. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

11. Residential care facility.

12. School, alternative. 13

13. School, private. 5

14. Senior housing.

15. Supportive housing—Large.

16. Transitional housing—Large.

17. Utility building and facility.

18. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Permitted and conditional uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon) are outlined in Section 9-4-4, as provided through the Lower Peters Canyon development agreement.

2 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 217).

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

4 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 The gross land area per dwelling unit for single-family attached and multi-family residential sites within 2.4F (Lower Peters Canyon) shall be 1,000 square feet, regardless of the slope of the land.

7 In 2.4F (Lower Peters Canyon), screened mechanical units and chimneys that do not exceed ten percent of the roof area may extend up to 43 feet.

8 Multi-family residential buildings within 2.3D (Lower Peters Canyon) shall allow screened mechanical units and chimneys that do not exceed 10 percent of the roof area to extend up to 48 feet.

9 Architectural projections (including light standards in parking areas) comprising less than 10% of the total building footprint may exceed the maximum height by up to 15 feet.

10 The following elements shall not be included as open space: Streets, common driveways, slopes greater than 4:1 incline, and any property not reserved for the sole use and enjoyment of the occupants of the project and their guests.

11 Exceptions to these building setback requirements (except 2.4F: Lower Peters Canyon) appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

12 Measured from back of curb. See Exhibits 3a and 3b in Chapter 9-4.

13 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.2.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 97-09, § 3, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 04-11, § 3, 9-14-04; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-05, § 6, 6-27-06; Ord. No. 08-12, § 3, 9-9-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 12-09, § 3(Exh. A), 5-22-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 24-08, Exh. A, 5-28-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 25-27, Exh. A, 12-9-25)

A. Intent. This category allows development at zero to 50.0 dwelling units per net acre. This corresponds to the General Plan High Density category of zero to 40 units per gross acre. Attached, detached residential and compatible uses are allowed.

(2.5A) Oak Tree (Planning Area 12).

B. Intensity standard.

0—50.0 dwelling units per net acre.

C. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Cottage food operations.

4. Home care.

5. Home occupation permit.

6. Information center.

7. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

8. Model home sales complex.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

12. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

13. Residential, attached.

14. Residential, shelter.

15. Residential, single-family detached.

16. School, public.

17. Supportive housing — Small.

18. Transitional housing — Small.

19. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses. 2

1. Boarding house.

2. Child care center.

3. Church. 3

4. Community facility.

5. Congregate care facility.

6. Convalescent home.

7. Manufactured structure (over two years).

8. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

9. Residential care facility.

10. School, alternative. 6

11. School, private. 4

12. Senior housing.

13. Supportive housing — Large.

14. Transitional housing — Large.

15. Utility building and facility.

16. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.2.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-09, § 3, 5-27-97; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category corresponds to the Multi-Use land use category as defined in the General Plan. This category allows for a combination of commercial, office, residential, and institutional uses within the same project site. Information on minimum requirements for commercial floor area, office floor area, and residential dwelling units shall be provided with the concept plan, zone change, or Master Plan to ensure a mix of uses is provided.

B. Intensity standard.

0—50.0 dwelling units per net acre.

3.1B: 0—50.0 dwelling units per net acre (Westpark).

3.1C: 12,250 ADT and 6.5—12.5 dwelling units per net acre (Lower Peters Canyon). 2

3.1H: 0—50.0 dwelling units per net acre (Planning Area 40). 12

3.1I: 40 dwelling units per net acre (minimum) (Planning Area 25).

C. Permitted uses. 3

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Cannabis testing laboratory (not allowed within 600 feet of schools or residences) (3.1I only).

5. Caretaker's quarters (3.1I only).

6. Cottage food operations.

7. Department store (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

8. Financial institution (except drive-thru) (3.1F: Prohibited).

9. Home care.

10. Home occupation permit.

11. Industry, service (3.1E and 3.1I only).

12. Information center (3.1F: Prohibited).

13. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

14. Manufacturing, light (3.1I only).

15. Market (3.1F: Prohibited).

16. Model home sales complex (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

17. Office, administrative, business professional (3.1D: Prohibited). 17

18. Office, headquarters (3.1E and 3.1I only).

19. Office, medical.

20. Outdoor vendor.

21. Park.

22. Public park facility (only in public parks).

23. Pushcart.

24. Research and development (3.1I only).

25. Residential, attached (3.1I only). 4

26. Residential, accessory dwelling unit.

27. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

28. Residential shelter (3.1I: Prohibited).

29. Restaurant (3.1F: Prohibited).

30. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru) (3.1F: Prohibited).

31. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru) (3.1F: Prohibited).

32. Retail business, home improvement related (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

33. Reverse vending machine.

34. School, public.

35. Supermarket (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

36. Supportive housing—Small. 14

37. Transitional housing—Small. 15

38. Veterinary service domestic (3.1F: Prohibited).

39. Warehouse and sales outlet (3.1E and 3.1I only).

40. Warehousing, storage and distribution (3.1I only).

41. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses. 4

1. Ambulance service (3.IF: Prohibited).

2. Arcade, game (3.IF: Prohibited).

3. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge (3.IF: Prohibited).

4. Carwash (3.IF: Prohibited).

5. Child care center.

6. Church (and other Places of Worship). 5

7. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet) (3.IF: Prohibited). 16

8. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet) (3.IF: Prohibited).

9. Community facility.

10. Conference/convention facility (3.1H and 3.1I only).

11. Congregate care facility.

12. Convalescent home.

13. Convenience or liquor store (3.IF: Prohibited). .

14. Domestic animal care facility 13 (3.1A and 3.1I: Prohibited).

15. Drive-thru (3.IF: Prohibited).

16. Equipment rental (3.IE and 3.1I only).

17. Financial institution, drive-thru (3.IF: Prohibited).

18. Fraternal and service club (3.IF: Prohibited).

19. Funeral home/mortuary (3.IF: Prohibited).

20. Gas station/fuel dispenser (3.IF: Prohibited).

21. Government facility.

22. Health club (3.IF: Prohibited).

23. Hospital (3.1I only).

24. Hotel/motel (3.1I only).

25. Manufactured structure (over two years).

26. Massage establishment and related businesses.

27. Outdoor sales (3.IF: Prohibited).

28. Outdoor storage (3.IF and 3.1I: Prohibited).

29. Recreational vehicle storage, private (3.IF, 3.1H, and 3.1I: Prohibited).

30. Recreational vehicle storage, public (3.IF, 3.1H, and 3.1I: Prohibited).

31. Residential, attached (3.1A and 3.1F: Prohibited) (3.1I: See permitted uses).

32. Residential care facility.

33. Residential, single-family detached (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

34. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m. (3.1F: Prohibited).

35. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru) (3.1F: Prohibited).

36. School, alternative. 19

37. School, commercial (3.1H only).

38. School, commercial 16

39. School, private. 6

40. Self-storage facility (3.1D (Woodbridge Parcel A) only).

41. Senior housing (3.1I: Prohibited).

42. Small collection facility (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

43. Supportive housing — Large (3.1I: Prohibited).

44. Transitional housing — Large (3.1I: Prohibited).

45. Utility building and facility.

46. Vehicle repair (3.1F and 3.1I: Prohibited).

47. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Permitted and conditional uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon) are outlined in Section 9-4-4, as provided by the Lower Peters Canyon development agreement.

2 All uses in 3.1C (Lower Peters Canyon) shall not generate more than 12,250 ADT unless additional environmental documentation ensures traffic mitigation.

3 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

4 A Master Plan application may be required in-lieu of or in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

5 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

7 Exceptions to these building setback requirements (except 3.1C: Lower Peters Canyon) appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

8 Unsupported roofs, sunscreens, or architectural elements serving energy or aesthetic needs may project six feet into the required setback area.

9 Structures of less than 20 feet in height may encroach into the required setback area no more than 20 feet and may cover no more than 50 percent of the required setback area.

10 Unsupported roofs or sunscreens may project six feet into the required setback area.

11 A conditional use permit for a self-storage facility in the 3.1D (Woodbridge Parcel A) Multi-Use district shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission.

12 Up to 1,309 dwelling units may be substituted for square footage in 3.1H on the basis of equivalent traffic generation as set forth in Section 9-40-7.D.

13 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

14 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for supportive housing — small when occupying an existing, approved residential unit.

15 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for transitional housing — small when occupying an existing, approved residential unit.

16 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

17 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

18 Maximum building heights shall be subject to review and determination by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under FAA Part 77. No structure shall be permitted to penetrate FAR Part 77, Obstruction - Imaginary Surfaces, or any other applicable FAA standards, including Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) for John Wayne Airport, unless approved by the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC). Development projects that include structures higher than two hundred (200) feet above existing grade shall be submitted to ALUC for review. Additionally, in compliance with Part 77, applicants proposing buildings or structures that penetrate the 100:1 Notification Surface or projects that include structures higher than 200 feet shall file a Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration with the FAA. A copy of the FAA application shall be submitted to ALUC and the applicant shall provide the City with FAA and ALUC responses. For purposes of FAA Part 77 and ALUC, the maximum building height includes any roof mounted equipment and/or architectural details.

19 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.3.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 01-04, § 5, 4-10-01; Ord. No. 01-15, § 4, 9-25-01; Ord. No. 02-09, §§ 1—7, 6-11-02; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 07-16, § 6, 8-14-07; Ord. No. 08-06, § 5, 7-8-08; Ord. No. 08-12, § 3, 9-9-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 4(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 25-24, Exh. A, 10-14-25)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 13-07, repealed the former Sec. 3-37-18 was replaced with the 8.1 Trails and Transit Oriented Development. See Code Comparative Table for complete derivation.

A. Intent. This category provides areas for commercial centers located within residential neighborhoods which provide everyday goods and services. The neighborhood commercial area should be convenient to the population it serves.

B. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Financial institution (except drive-thru).

5. Information center.

6. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

7. Market (4.1B: Prohibited (Northwood); 4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

8. Office, administrative, business professional (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)). 8

9. Office, medical (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

10. Outdoor vendor.

11. Park.

12. Public park facility (only in public parks).

13. Pushcart.

14. Restaurant (4.1A: Freestanding restaurants. CUP Northwood; 4.1B: CUP Northwood).

15. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru) (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

16. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru) (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

17. Reverse vending machine.

18. School, public.

19. Supermarket (4.1B: Prohibited (Northwood); 4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

20. Veterinary service, domestic (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

21. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 2

1. Ambulance service.

2. Arcade, game.

3. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge.

4. Child care center.

5. Reserved.

6. Church. 3

7. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 7

8. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet).

9. Community facility.

10. Convalescent home (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

11. Convenience or liquor store (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

12. Domestic animal care facility 6 (3.1A: Prohibited).

13. Drive-thru.

14. Financial institution, drive-thru (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

15. Fraternal and service club (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

16. Gas station/fuel dispenser.

17. Government facility.

18. Health club.

19. Manufactured structure (over two years).

20. Massage establishment.

21. Outdoor sales (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

22. Outdoor storage (4.1C: Prohibited (Rancho San Joaquin)).

23. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m.

24. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

25. School, alternative. 9

26. School, commercial. 7

27. School, private. 4

28. Small collection facility.

29. Utility building and facility.

30. Vehicle repair.

31. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

7 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

8 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

9 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category applies to commercial areas which provide goods and services to the community. Community Commercial is designed to serve the needs of one or more planning areas. This category also consists of commercial and office uses designed to serve industrial or business areas as freestanding uses or centers. These commercial areas should be oriented toward major thoroughfares and away from local streets or planning area interiors.

B. Permitted uses. 2, 7, 8, 9

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Department store (conditional use in 4.2M).

5. Financial institution (except drive-thru; 4.2L: drive-thru permitted; 4.2N and 4.2O drive-thru permitted subject to a Master Plan).

6. Gas station/fuel dispenser (only in 4.2L; only in 4.2N subject to a Master Plan; otherwise conditional/prohibited).

7. Health club (only in 4.2N and 4.2O subject to a Master Plan; otherwise conditional/prohibited).

8. Industry, service (4.2B and 4.2M: conditional uses; 4.2O: Prohibited use).

9. Information center.

10. Manufactured structure permit (up to 2 years).

11. Manufacturing, Light (4.2E: Jamboree Business Center only; see special development requirements).

12. Market.

13. Office, administrative, business professional. 11

14. Office, design professionals.

15. Office, headquarters.

16. Office, medical.

17. Outdoor vendor.

18. Park.

19. Parking structures and parking facilities (only in 4.2L, M, N and O).

20. Public park facility (only in public parks).

21. Pushcart.

22. Research and development (permitted only in Planning Areas 12, 17, 32, 34, 35).

23. Restaurant.

24. Restaurant, fast-food (except drive-thru; 4.2L: drive-thru permitted; 4.2N and 4.2O: drive-thru permitted subject to a Master Plan).

25. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru).

26. Retail business, home improvement related.

27. Reverse vending machine.

28. School, public.

29. Supermarket.

30. Veterinary service, domestic.

31. Warehouse (4.2E Jamboree Business Center only; see special development requirements). 10, 11, 12

32. Warehouse and sales outlet (4.2M; conditional use in PA 17).

33. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 4, 7, 8, 9

1. Ambulance service.

2. Arcade, game (4.2A: Prohibited (Walnut Village).

3. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge (4.2M: Prohibited in PA 17).

4. Car wash.

5. Child care center.

6. Church. 5 4.2C: East Irvine; subject to Historical Overlay District).

7. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet) (4.2A: Prohibited in Walnut Village; 4.2C: East Irvine: subject to Historical Overlay District). 10

8. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet; 4.2A: Prohibited in Walnut Village).

9. Community facility.

10. Conference/convention facility (prohibited in 4.2M).

11. Convalescent home.

12. Convenience or liquor store (prohibited in 4.2M).

13. Domestic animal care facility. 6

14. Drive-thru.

15. Equipment rental.

16. Escort bureau/introductory service (only in 4.2C: Planning Area 13); 4.2E (Planning Area 34); 4.2E (Planning Area 35); and 4.2E: (Planning Area 10), otherwise, prohibited).

17. Financial Institution, drive-thru (permitted in 4.2L; permitted in 4.2N and 4.2O subject to Master Plan).

18. Fraternal and service club.

19. Gas station/fuel dispenser (permitted in 4.2L; permitted in 4.2N subject to Master Plan).

20. Government facility.

21. Health club (4.2A, and 4.2M: Prohibited; permitted in 4.2N and 4.2O subject to Master Plan).

22. Heliport.

23. Hotel/motel.

24. Hospital.

25. Logistics use (4.2E Jamboree Business Center only; see special development requirements). 12

26. Manufactured structure (over 2 years).

27. Massage establishment; prohibited in 4.2M).

28. Outdoor sales.

29. Outdoor storage.

30. Research and development (4.2C: East Irvine, prohibited).

31. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m.

32. Restaurant, fast-food (drive-thru) (permitted use in 4.2L; permitted in 4.2N and 4.2O subject to Master Plan).

33. School, alternative.

34. School, commercial. 10

35. School, private.

36. Single room occupancy (SRO).

37. Small collection facility.

38. Stable, private (4.2M in Planning Area 17; otherwise prohibited).

39. Utility building and facility.

40. Vehicle leasing and rental.

41. Vehicle repair (4.2A: Only with auto parts sales; otherwise prohibited).

42. Vehicle sales (4.2D).

43. Warehouse (4.2E Jamboree Business Center only; see special development requirements) 11, 12

44. Warehouse and sales outlet (4.2M conditional use).

45. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Permitted and conditional uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon) are outlined in Section 9-4-4, as provided in the Lower Peters Canyon Development Agreement.

2 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

3 Reserved.

4 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

5 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

7 In Planning Area 12, even though a land use may be listed as permitted or conditionally permitted, the use may be limited or prohibited on certain properties, based on how the property was analyzed in the Spectrum 7 Traffic Study, dated July 31, 2020 (refer to Section 9-12-7(F)).

8 In Planning Area 34, permitted and conditionally permitted land uses shall be categorized by Staff into one of the five trip rate categories (commercial, office, research/development, health club, or government facility) identified in the traffic study approved as part of the 2006 EIR for GPA/ZC for Planning Areas 18, 33, 34 and 39. If a conditional use permit is required, additional traffic analyses may be required.

9 Permitted and conditionally permitted land uses within Planning Area 34 (Irvine Spectrum 5) are outlined in Section 9-34-4.

10 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

11 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

12 Use is permitted by right when less than 175,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

13 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the buildin'g gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 100,000 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes.

14 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 98-07, § 3, 7-14-98; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 00-02, § 4, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 00-11, § 3.C, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 01-13, § 4, 7-24-01; Ord. No. 03-02, § 4, 1-14-03; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 04-04, § 5, 2-24-04; Ord. No. 05-12, § 6, 6-28-05; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 08-12, § 3, 9-9-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 12-09, § 3(Exh. A), 5-22-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 20-08, Exh. A, 11-24-20; Ord. No. 21-08, Exh. A, 9-28-21; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This land use category applies to commercial areas which are designed primarily to provide for the sale and servicing of, and parts for, automobiles and recreational vehicles.

B. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Financial institution (except drive-thru).

4. Industry, service.

5. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

6. Outdoor sales.

7. Outdoor storage.

8. Outdoor vendor.

9. Park.

10. Public park facility (only in public parks).

11. Pushcart.

12. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru).

13. Reverse vending machine.

14. Vehicle leasing and rental.

15. Vehicle repair.

16. Vehicle sales.

17. Vehicle storage.

18. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 2

1. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge.

2. Carwash.

3. Child care center.

4. Church. 3

5. Community facility.

6. Drive-thru.

7. Equipment rental.

8. Financial institution, drive-thru.

9. Gas station/fuel dispenser.

10. Government facility.

11. Manufactured structure (over two years).

12. Recreational vehicle storage, public.

13. Restaurant. 4

14. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m.

15. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

16. Small collection facility.

17. Utility building and facility.

18. Vehicle assembly.

19. Vehicle body repair, paint or restoration.

20. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A restaurant that proposes to locate in an existing building previously approved for restaurant use, and meets all the general development standards, including parking, will not require a conditional use permit.

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category provides areas which are specifically used to provide private, profit-making recreation uses such as theme parks, bowling alleys, skating rinks, theaters and health clubs.

B. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Arcade, game.

4. Fortunetelling.

5. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

6. Outdoor vendor.

7. Park.

8. Public park facility (only in public parks).

9. Pushcart.

10. Restaurant.

11. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru).

12. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru).

13. Reverse vending machine.

14. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 2

1. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge.

2. Reserved.

3. Child care center.

4. Church. 4

5. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 5

6. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet). 2, 5

7. Community facility.

8. Golf course/driving range.

9. Government facility.

10. Financial institution, drive-thru.

11. Gas station/fuel dispenser.

12. Government facility.

13. Health club.

14. Manufactured structure (over two years).

15. Massage establishment (only in conjunction with a health club).

16. Small collection facility.

17. Utility building and facility.

18. Vehicle assembly.

19. Vehicle body repair, paint or restoration.

20. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A traffic study is required for this use and the traffic study guidelines shall be utilized. The traffic study requirement may be waived if the project does not meet minimum traffic generation thresholds as specified in the traffic study guidelines.

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

4 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category is designed for development of a regional shopping mall and other similar commercial uses.

B. Intensity standard. See figure in Chapter 9-30 for standards in 4.5A, B and C, and see Chapter 9-33 for 4.5D.

C. Permitted uses 2, 3

1. Retail commercial uses, such as, but not limited to:

a. Department stores.

b. Retail shops.

c. Restaurants.

d. Barber and beauty shops.

e. Auto accessories and service.

f. Gasoline sales.

g. Facilities ancillary to the above uses.

2. Specialty commercial:

a. Entertainment, civic and cultural uses, such as, but not limited to:

(1) Movie theaters.

(2) Discotheques.

(3) Ice skating.

(4) Concert facilities.

(5) Libraries.

(6) Cocktail lounges (4.5D: Conditional use).

(7) Museum.

(8) Exhibits.

(9) Live performance facilities.

(10) Theaters.

(11) Facilities ancillary to the above uses.

3. Institutional and office uses, such as, but not limited to:

a. Banks.

b. Savings and loan associations.

c. General offices.

d. Professional offices. 6

e. Travel agencies.

f. Photography.

g. Post office.

h. Brokerage houses.

i. Computer centers.

j. Park-n-ride.

k. Temporary uses. Such uses shall be permitted prior to submittal of Master Plans for the subarea in which they are located.

l. Alternative health care provider.

4. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses.

1. Domestic animal care facility. 5

2. Massage establishment.

3—4.

Reserved.

5. Any other uses which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this district and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Development within the Irvine Spectrum Center portion of this zoning district is subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-10, approving a development agreement between the City and The Irvine Company. The development standards in this agreement were codified in the zoning ordinance, and differ from other areas of the City. The development agreement expired in 2008.

2 Temporary uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator.

3 Fortunetelling uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator.

4 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

5 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

6 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-04, § 3, 3-14-06; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Purpose and intent. This category is primarily an extension of the regional commercial uses in the Regional Commercial category and similar commercial uses.

B. Intensity standard. See Section 9-33-3 for 4.6A.

C. Permitted uses.

1. Professional and business offices, such as, but not limited to: 2

a. Insurance companies.

b. Medical, dental, etc.

c. Banks, savings, and loan and other financial offices.

d. Attorneys.

e. Accountants.

f. Engineers, architects, planners, etc.

g. Travel agencies.

h. Corporate headquarters; general office space.

i. Alternative health care provider.

2. Retail commercial, such as, but not limited to:

a. Furniture stores.

b. Restaurants and food facilities.

c. Household accessories.

d. Specialty stores.

e. Carwash and gasoline sales.

3. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

D. Conditional uses.

1. Temporary uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted prior to submittal of Master Plans for the planning area in which they are located.

2. Outdoor vendors shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted on private property only and not in the public right-of-way and furnish a letter from the property owner granting them permission to operate.

3. Massage establishment.

4. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

E. Maximum building height. The building height shall be determined at Master Plan or conditional use permit review.

F. Landscaping.

1. Streetside landscaping. The entire area between the curb to 20 feet back of the street right-of-way lines shall be landscaped. In the case where parking lots are adjacent to the street right-of-way, the paved surface of these parking areas shall be separated from the street right-of-way by a landscaped area having a dimension of not less than 10 feet. Landscaping in these areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover and shrubbery, and may include such items as sidewalks, access driveways, allowed signs, flagpoles, fountains, lights and other similar appurtenances.

2. Parking area landscaping. A minimum of 10 percent of the total off-street parking area shall be landscaped with a mixture of trees, shrubs, ground cover and other plant material as determined at the time of Master Plan review.

G. Setbacks.

1. Interior setbacks: None required.

2. Building setbacks from public streets shall be 20 feet measured from the right-of-way line.

3. Building setbacks adjacent to freeways shall be a minimum of 50 feet as measured from the ultimate freeway right-of-way line.

1 Development within the Irvine Spectrum Center portion of this zoning district is subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-10, approving a development agreement between the City and The Irvine Company. The development standards in this agreement were codified in the zoning ordinance, and differ from other areas of the City. The development agreement expired in 2008.

2 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.6; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-04, § 3, 3-14-06; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Purpose and intent. This category applies to areas allowing retail and office commercial uses and allowing residential use in an urban, high-intensity setting.

4.7A Irvine Spectrum Center (Planning Area 33). 1

4.7B Reserved.

4.7C Irvine Spectrum Center (Planning Area 33). 1

B. Intensity standard. See Section 9-33-3 for 4.7A and 4.7C.

C. Permitted uses.

1. Retail and service businesses.

2. Specialty commercial.

3. Business, professional, financial and medical offices. 3

4. Office and commercial condominiums.

5. Civic, cultural, institutional and government facilities.

6. Restaurants, fast food facilities, bars and nightclubs (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

7. Theaters (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

8. Parking lots, structures and facilities.

9. Automobile services, service stations and related uses (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

10. Hotels, motels, and motor inns (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

11. Conference and convention facilities (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

12. Medical clinic and hospital facilities (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

13. Accessory structures, minor and uses necessary and customarily incidental to permitted uses.

14. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

15. Alternative health care provider (conditional use in 4.7C* 4 ).

16. Home occupation permit.

17. Residential, attached (4.7C only). 2

D. Conditional uses.

1. Temporary uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted prior to submittal of Master Plans for the planning area in which they are located.

2. Commercial recreation and recreation facilities. 2

3. Commercial recreation and recreation facilities in 4.7C. *4

4. Outdoor vendors shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted on private property only and not in the public right-of-way and furnish a letter from the property owner granting them permission to operate.

5. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this district and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

6. Single room occupancy (SRO). (4.7C only)

E. Minimum site size. Minimum site size shall be 10,000 square feet. Sites of 20,000 square feet or greater may contain parcels smaller than 10,000 square feet for the purposes of condominium ownership, ground leases or financing.

F. Maximum site coverage.

1. Maximum site coverage shall be determined as follows:

2. Parking structures shall be subject to the same extent of site coverage.

G. Maximum building height. The building height shall be determined at Master Plan or conditional use permit review.

H. Landscaping.

1. Streetside landscaping. Landscaping in the parkways and setback areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover, and shrubbery and may include such items as sidewalks, bike trails, access driveways, allowed signs, flagpoles, fountains, lights, bus shelters, transit stations and other similar appurtenances.

2. Parking area landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent of the total off-street parking area shall be landscaped with a mixture of shrubs, ground cover and other plant material as determined at the time of Master Plan review. Not applicable to spaces within a parking structure per Section 3-15-7.C.

I. Parking requirements.

1. The minimum number of parking spaces required shall be as required in Division 4 (Parking) of this zoning ordinance; except that in buildings with four or more stories, the square footage used to determine parking requirements shall not include the areas used for elevator shafts, elevator lobbies, mechanical equipment and stairwells (this exception does not apply to residential structures).

2. All other requirements shall be as per Division 4 (Parking) of this zoning ordinance.

J. Setbacks.

1. Building setbacks from street.

a. Minimum building setbacks from streets shall be measured from the curb face and shall comply with the following standards:

Nonresidential uses:

(1) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive: Minimum of 18 feet except at designated entry points to communities, neighborhoods and environmental areas.

(2) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive at entry points: Minimum of 24 feet or as otherwise approved in design review process, for purposes of safety, visual impact and identification of community and environmental areas.

(3) Loop road with no median strip: Minimum of 18 feet.

(4) Loop road with 14-foot-wide median strip: Minimum of 12 feet.

(5) Service grid: Minimum of 12 feet where abutting side or rear property lines and minimum of 10 feet where abutting front property lines.

(6) Service grid (public or private): Minimum of eight feet.

Residential uses (4.7C only):

(7) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive: Minimum of 30 feet except at designated entry points to communities, neighborhoods and environmental areas.

(8) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive at entry points: Minimum of 30 feet or as otherwise approved in design review process, for purposes of safety, visual impact and identification of community and environmental areas.

(9) Loop road with no median strip: Minimum of 20 feet.

(10) Loop road with 14-foot-wide median strip: Minimum of 20 feet.

(11) Service grid: Minimum of 18 feet where abutting side or rear property lines and minimum of 15 feet where abutting front property lines.

(12) On- and off-ramps to SR-133: Minimum of 20 feet.

b. Parking structures shall have an additional 10 feet beyond the required setback for those portions of the structures which have parking areas along the exterior wall on the ground floor. The streetside setback may be the same as is noted for buildings in Subsection 1.a for those portions of the structure which have retail or office uses along the exterior wall on the ground floor.

c. These regulations require that the alignment of the transit corridor shall be determined prior to the approval of the first tentative map. It is intended that this alignment will parallel one or more of the streets through Irvine Spectrum Center. After this alignment is determined, the building setback along this alignment shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the curb face.

2. Interior lot line setback.

a. Zero setback shall be permitted (for nonresidential uses only).

b. For residential uses (in 4.7C only):

Five feet minimum if adjacent use is residential;

Ten feet minimum if adjacent use is nonresidential;

Fifty feet minimum from ultimate freeway mainline right-of-way line.

3. Freeway setback (Residential uses in 4.7C only).

50 feet minimum from ultimate freeway right-of-way line.

1 Development within the Irvine Spectrum Center portion of this zoning district is subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-10, approving a development agreement between the City and The Irvine Company. The development standards in this agreement were codified in the zoning ordinance, and differ from other areas of the City. The development agreement expired in 2008.

2 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

3 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

4 A conditional use permit is required for this use in the 4.7C district only if residential development has been approved in the 4.7C district.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.7; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. 03-27, § 7, 9-9-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-04, § 3, 3-14-06; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 12-11, § 5(Exh. A), 7-24-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 23-21, Exh. A, 10-24-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Purpose and intent. This category allows the same uses as the Urban Commercial category, but the design of the commercial areas will be much less intense. Setbacks will be greater and allowable height will be less than in the Urban Commercial category.

B. Intensity standard. See figure in Chapter 9-33.

C. Permitted uses.

1. Retail and service businesses.

2. Specialty commercial.

3. Business, professional, financial and medical offices. 3

4. Office and commercial condominiums.

5. Civic, cultural, institutional and government facilities.

6. Research and development.

7. Restaurants, fast food facilities, bars and nightclubs.

8. Theaters.

9. Parking lots, structures and facilities.

10. Automobile services, service stations and related uses.

11. Hotels, motels, and motor inns.

12. Conference and convention facilities.

13. Medical clinic and hospital facilities.

14. Accessory structures, minor and uses necessary and customarily incidental to permitted uses.

15. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

16. Alternative health care provider.

D. Conditional uses.

1. Commercial recreation and recreation facilities. 2

2. Temporary uses shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted prior to submittal of Master Plans for the planning area in which they are located.

3. Outdoor vendors shall be subject to a conditional use permit approved by the Zoning Administrator. Such uses shall be permitted on private property only and not in the public right-of-way. These users shall obtain a business license and furnish a letter from the property owner granting them permission to operate.

4. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

E. Minimum site size. Minimum site size shall be 10,000 square feet. Sites of 20,000 square feet or greater may contain parcels smaller than 10,000 square feet for the purposes of condominium ownership, ground leases or financing.

F. Maximum site coverage. Up to 100 percent of the area within the required setbacks may be used for building site coverage. Parking structures shall be included in determining the extent of site coverage.

G. Maximum building height. Building height shall be determined at Master Plan or conditional use permit review.

H. Landscaping.

1. Streetside landscaping. The area between the curb face and the building setback line shall be landscaped except in cases where parking lots are adjacent to the street right-of-way. In these cases, the paved surface of the parking area shall be separated from the street right-of-way by a landscaped area having a dimension of not less than 10 feet. Landscaping in these areas shall consist of an effective combination of trees, ground cover, and allowed signs, flagpoles, fountains, lights, bus shelters, transit stations and other similar appurtenances.

I. Parking requirements.

1. The minimum number of parking spaces required shall be as identified in Division 4 (Parking); except that in buildings with four or more stories, the square footage used to determine parking requirements shall not include the area used for elevator shafts, elevator lobbies, mechanical equipment and stairwells.

2. All other requirements shall be as per Division 4 (Parking) of this zoning ordinance.

J. Setbacks.

1. Building setbacks from streets.

a. Minimum building setbacks from streets shall be measured from the curb face and shall comply with the following standards:

(1) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive: Minimum of 38 feet except at designated entry points to communities, neighborhoods and environmental areas.

(2) Alton Parkway, Barranca Parkway, and Irvine Center Drive: Minimum of 44 feet or as otherwise approved in design review process, for purposes of safety, visual impact and identification of community and environmental areas.

(3) Loop road: Minimum of 38 feet.

(4) Loop road with 14-foot-wide median strip: Minimum of 32 feet.

(5) Service grid: Minimum of 32 feet where abutting side or rear property lines and minimum of 30 feet where abutting front property lines.

(6) Service grid (public or private): Minimum of 28 feet.

b. Building setbacks adjacent to freeways shall be a minimum of 50 feet as measured from the ultimate freeway right-of-way line.

c. These regulations require that the alignment of the transit corridor shall be determined prior to the approval of the first tentative map. It is intended that this alignment will parallel one or more of the streets through Irvine Spectrum Center. After this alignment is determined, the building setback along this alignment shall be a minimum of 40 feet from the curb face.

2. Interior lot line setback. Minimum of 20-foot setback from interior lot lines.

1 Development within the Irvine Spectrum Center portion of this zoning district is subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-10, approving a development agreement between the City and The Irvine Company. The development standards in this agreement were codified in the Zoning Ordinance, and differ from other areas of the City. The development agreement expired in 2008.

2 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

3 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.4.8; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-04, § 3, 3-14-06; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-05, Exh. A, 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25)

A. Intent. This category is designed to facilitate the development of regional commercial uses within Sectors 6 and 10 of Lower Peters Canyon. In addition, it is the intent of this category to allow a wide enough range of ancillary uses to encourage full community utilization and to provide for a synergism of compatible commercial activities.

B. Permitted uses. 2

1. Accessory use. 3

2. Agriculture.

3. Arcades, game.

4. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge.

5. Caretaker's quarters.

6. Child care centers.

7. Community facility.

8. Convenience liquor store.

9. Department stores.

10. Equipment rental.

11. Financial institution (except drive-thru).

12. Fortune telling.

13. Fraternal and service clubs.

14. Government facility.

15. Greenhouses.

16. Home occupation permit.

17. Hospital.

18. Hotel/motel (after July 1, 2005).

19. Industries, service.

20. Information center.

21. Market.

22. Office, administrative, business, professional. 15

23. Office, design professionals.

24. Office, headquarters.

25. Office, medical.

26. Outdoor sales.

27. Outdoor vendor.

28. Parks.

29. Residential, nonprofit/institutional.

30. Restaurants.

31. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru).

32. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru).

33. Retail business, home improvement related.

34. Schools, private.

35. Schools, public.

36. Single room occupancy (SRO).

37. Supermarkets.

38. Utility building and facility.

39. Vehicle assembly.

40. Vehicle body repair, paint or restoration.

41. Vehicle leasing and rentals.

42. Vehicle repair.

43. Vehicle sales.

44. Veterinary services, domestic.

45. Veterinary services, livestock.

46. Warehouse. 16

47. Warehouse and sales outlet.

48. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.6

1. Car wash.

2. Church. 14

3. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet). 14

4. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 14

5. Conference/convention facility.

6. Congregate care facility.

7. Convalescent home.

8. Domestic animal care facility. 10

9. Financial institution, drive-thru.

10. Golf course.

11. Health club.

12. Manufactured structure (nonresidential).

13. Massage establishment.

14. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m.

15. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

16. Gas station/fuel dispenser. 5

17. School, commercial. 14

18. Schools, alternative. 17

19. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Development within this zoning district is subject to the requirements outlined in Section 9-4-7.A.3.

2 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 217).

3 Development standards for Planning Area 4 have been established through a development agreement between the City and the property owner approved November 26,1996. These standards are based on a specific plan approved by the County prior to the City's annexation of Lower Peters Canyon or as modified by development agreement. The development standards in this agreement were codified in the zoning ordinance, and differ from other areas of the City. The development agreement expired in 2017.

4 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

5 See Section 9-4-7.A.8 for service station regulations within Planning Area 4.

6 Architectural projections (including light towers in the parking areas) comprising less than 10 percent of the total building footprint may exceed the maximum height by up to 15 feet.

7 Eaves, cornices, chimneys, outside staircases, balconies and similar architectural features may project six feet into any required setback. Where the setback is less than six feet, the projection shall not exceed 60 percent of the required setback area.

8 Measured from the ultimate street right-of-way.

9 Measured from the side property line.

10 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

11 Subject to approval of a Master Plan pursuant to Chapter 2-17.

12 Residential development within this zoning district is subject to the requirements outlined in Section 9-4-7.A.2.h.

13 Where residential uses abut potentially incompatible features (e.g. trash enclosures, retail back of house, compressors or similar uses as determined by the Director of Community Development), determination of interior setbacks shall be determined through master plan or conditional use permit.

14 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

15 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

16 Only if ancillary to an on-site retail business.

17 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Ord. No. 97-06, § 3(V.E-325.4.9), 5-13-97; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 13-08, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-14; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 23-11, § 6(Exh. A), 6-13-23; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. The Mixed-Use land use district is intended as a zoning designation in which a wide variety of uses are allowed on the same site. This district allows a mix of commercial, retail and residential uses and also restricts the amount of traditional industrial/warehouse uses that can be found in other IBC districts. This category encourages mixed-use projects by allowing a combination of commercial, office, residential, and institutional uses within the same project site. Specific uses, particularly those proposed to serve the needs of the residential and employee populations of this district, such as residential, retail, office, schools, parks, libraries and theatres, are especially encouraged in this area. Special provisions apply to several of the conditional commercial uses in this area that generate high levels of traffic.

B. Permitted uses.

C. Conditional uses.

D. Maximum building intensity.

1. The IBC land use database specifies maximum development allocations in a.m. and p.m. peak hour and average daily automobile development intensity values for each legal parcel or site. It also identifies the existing gross square feet, number of dwelling units and hotel rooms for each legal parcel in the IBC. In addition, the database estimates the build-out potential based on the 0.25 FAR in office equivalency for each site. Developments shall not exceed the allocated a.m. and p.m. development intensity values specified in the database for a particular site.

2. The minimum allowable density shall be 30 units per acre. For calculation of residential intensity, density averaging shall be allowed, whereby the total number of dwelling units proposed is divided by the net acreage of the residential and open space/park portions of the project site.

E. Minimum site size. 3

1. General commercial/retail uses: 10,000 square feet.

2. All other nonresidential uses: 30,000 square feet.

3. Residential uses: One-half (0.5) acre.

F. Maximum site coverage. 4

1. Nonresidential uses: 65 percent.

2. Residential and mixed-use developments: 75 percent.

G. Maximum building height. FAA height limits as determined in accordance with Part 77 of the FAA regulations.

H. Landscaping.

1. Site landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent landscaping is required for each improved nonresidential building site.

I. Setbacks. See Chapter 9-36 for setbacks for residential and residential mixed use developments).

1. Freeways, transportation corridors:

Residential uses: 40 feet (30 feet from I-405 right-of-way (5.0A)).

Nonresidential uses: 25 feet.

2. Major highways:

Nonresidential uses: 25 feet.

3. Primary highways:

Nonresidential uses: 20 feet.

4. Secondary highways:

Nonresidential uses: 20 feet.

5. Commuter highways and local streets:

Nonresidential uses: 15 feet.

6. Private drives: 10 feet.

7. Building to building setbacks: 10 feet.

8. Side setbacks: 10 feet.

9. Rear setbacks:

Nonresidential uses: 5 feet.

10. Improvements permitted within the setback area:

a. Steps, and open and enclosed stairways, except that they may not be located within 10 feet of the face of curb.

b. Architectural projections such as eaves, column and buttresses may extend six feet into a 30-foot setback, and three feet into a setback of less than 30 feet.

c. On-site recreational amenities as required by Zoning Code Chapter 2-22, and further outlined in the park plan and park design for the site.

d. Balconies on all floors of only mid-rise and high-rise residential developments of four stories and above.

e. See Chapter 9-36 for improvements allowed in setback areas for residential and residential mixed use developments.

J. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed along all frontages in the planning area in accordance with the sidewalk plan for the Irvine Business Complex adopted by the City of Irvine. Additional sidewalks and other pedestrian access facilities shall be required as needed to facilitate pedestrian circulation between places of employment, restaurants, parks, and institutional, retail and residential uses. The width of sidewalks adjacent to and around retail areas and/or park and open space areas shall be determined during the Master Plan process or established through grading plan reviews.

K. Lighting.

1. Exterior lighting is required for all employee and visitor parking areas, walkways, and building entrances and exits.

2. No light standard shall exceed 10 feet in height unless the light standard has a light cutoff of 90 degrees or less, in which case the maximum height shall be 30 feet.

3. No light source shall be affixed to any building so that rays are perpendicular to the building face.

4. All direct rays shall be confined to the site.

L. Screening.

1. All building operating mechanical equipment shall be screened from off-site view.

M. Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of the zoning ordinance except for the following:

1. For mixed-use buildings and/or parcels, each use shall have parking as per the requirements of Division 4 of the zoning ordinance. If an applicant desires a reduction in these standards when applying for City approval, the applicant must submit a parking study stating the request and the reasons why the reduced ratio is appropriate for the proposed use. This study shall be reviewed and approved by the approval body prior to, or concurrent with, the approval of the project.

2. Vehicle parking shall not be permitted within the streetside setback where the property abuts a street designated as a special landscaped street, or within 10 feet of the ultimate right-of-way line for property along other public streets. On street parking on interior private courts, street and/or drives shall be allowed based on the City-adopted Standard Plans.

3. Parking requirements for all residential units shall be based on the parking standards as set forth in Division 4 of the zoning ordinance. If an applicant desires a reduction in these standards when applying for a conditional use permit approval, the applicant must submit a parking study stating the request and the reasons why the reduced ratio is appropriate for the proposed rental residential units. This study shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to, or concurrent with, the approval of the Master Plan.

4. See Chapter 9-36 for additional parking requirements for residential and residential mixed use developments.

N. Private drives. For residential projects that propose to include private drives, all private drives shall meet the standards stated in the City's private drive policy in effect at the time of conditional use permit approval.

O. Affordable housing requirement. Any residential units built must comply with Chapters 2-3 and 9-36 of this zoning ordinance.

Footnotes:

T A traffic study is required for this use; see Section 9-36-11. No traffic study will be required for any use with this footnote if the use was considered as part of a traffic study prepared for any mixed-use development provided the traffic study was prepared and approved within the past 12 months. For "31T Restaurant" and "31T Restaurant, fast food," the Director of Public Works shall determine whether a traffic study approved more than 12 months ago is adequate.

1 General land use (GLU) categories identify the development intensity value generation rates used for analyzing a corresponding permitted or conditional use in the IBC. See Section 9-36-8 for additional information regarding development intensity value rates for each general land use category.

2 Any "Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge" proposing to locate in the same building as a residential use shall be subject to the conditional use permit procedures contained in Zoning Code Chapter 2-9.

3 This requirement shall not be construed to prevent condominium-type developments that have smaller lot sizes as long as they have a mandatory owners' association, and the land area under the jurisdiction of the owners' association meets the minimum lot size requirements.

4 If useable open space, landscape or hardscape is placed over the parking structure, then that portion of the parking structure covered by these areas shall not count towards building site coverage, provided that the parking structure is designed in keeping with the architectural theme of the residential units, and is screened from off-site views either completely or with a berm having a minimum height of five feet. In any nonresidential projects which propose the use of parking structure(s), those portions of the structure which meet the following criteria shall not be counted in determining compliance with the limits on building site coverage:

a. The roof of the structure is within five feet of the surface grade existing on the site prior to the development of the project; and

b. The roof of the structure is, in effect, replacing the ground surface in the functions that it performs (i.e., it will be covered by such improvements as surface parking, access drives, landscaping, walkways, and plazas in a manner similar to the design that would be used if the roof were land surface); and

c. Any portion of the parking structure that is above the existing grade is screened from off-site views.

5 On-site parking shall not be permitted within 25 feet of exterior boundaries of the site.

6 If the use of the adjoining parcel is residential, then the building setback may be a minimum of five feet, but in no instance shall any structure be located closer than 10 feet to another structure. Additionally, for buildings within the 5.0A IBC Mixed-Use district, and located on lots immediately adjacent to any private park, the setback may be five feet, but in no instance shall any structure be located closer than 10 feet to another structure.

7 Other than the improvements noted, streetside setbacks shall be landscaped.

8 For the property located at the northwest corner of Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive and designated in 5.0A IBC Mixed-Use district, the minimum setback from Michelson Drive, between Teller and Obsidian, shall be no less than 23 feet as measured from the ultimate curb face of Michelson Drive. This reduced setback shall override the applicable requirements for special landscaped street in Section 3-15-9.

9 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised, socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

10 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for supportive housing — small proposed to occupy and existing, approved residential unit.

11 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for transitional housing — small proposed to occupy and existing, approved residential unit.

12 An alternative health care provider land use locating within an existing suite(s) or building with a valid conditional use permit (CUP) for medical office which can meet all conditions of approval under the original CUP will be a permitted use and not require a CUP.

13 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are required for senior housing.

14 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

15 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

16 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Ord. No. 03-34, § 5, 1-22-04; Ord. No. 04-08, § 5, 8-24-04; Ord. No. 04-09, § 6, 9-14-04; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 10-07, § 9 (Exh. E), 7-27-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 24-13, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 26-01, Exh. A, 2-10-26)

A. Intent. The Multi-Use land use district is intended as an area in which a wide variety of uses are allowed. Specific institutional uses, particularly those proposed to serve the needs of the residential and employee populations of this district, such as schools, parks, libraries and theaters, are especially encouraged in this area. Special provisions apply to several of the conditional commercial uses in this area which generate high levels of traffic.

B. Permitted uses.

C. Conditional uses.

D. Maximum building intensity.

1. The IBC land use database specifies maximum development allocations in a.m. and p.m. peak hour and average daily automobile development intensity values for each legal parcel or site. It also identifies the existing gross square feet, number of dwelling units and hotel rooms for each legal parcel in the IBC. In addition, the database estimates the build-out potential based on the 0.25 FAR in office equivalency for each site. Developments shall not exceed the allocated a.m. and p.m. development intensity values specified in the database for a particular site.

E. Minimum site size.

1. General commercial/retail uses: 10,000 square feet. 6

2. All other uses: 30,000 square feet. 6

F. Maximum site coverage. 7

1. Structures with at least 75 percent of gross floor area in manufacturing or warehouse uses: 65 percent.

2. All other uses: 50 percent. 8

G. Maximum building height. FAA height limits as determined in accordance with part 77 of the FAA regulations.

H. Landscaping.

1. Site landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent landscaping is required for each improved building site.

I. Setbacks. See Chapter 9-36 for setbacks for residential and residential mixed use developments.

1. Street setbacks: 40 feet. 9, 10

a. Jamboree Road Building Setback = 30 feet (5.1A only).

b. Michelson Drive Building Setback = 30 feet (5.1A only).

c. Teller Avenue Building Setback = 20 feet (5.1A only).

2. Side setbacks: 10 feet. 11

3. Rear setbacks: 0 feet. 12

4. Improvements permitted within the setback area:

a. Steps, and open and unenclosed stairways, except that they may not be located within 10 feet of the streetside property line.

b. Architectural projections such as eaves, columns and buttresses may extend six feet into a 30-foot or 40-foot street setback, and three feet into a setback less than 30 feet (for streets widened since 6/30/82; see footnote 10). However, for those parcels along Main Street, MacArthur Boulevard, and Jamboree Road, the architectural projections indicated above may encroach six feet into the 12-foot, eight-foot, and 15-foot streetside setbacks, respectively.

c. Balconies on all floors of only mid-rise and high-rise residential developments of four stories and above.

d. See Chapter 9-36 for improvements allowed in setback areas for residential and residential mixed use developments.

5. Setbacks for structures built over public streets:

a. Intent: Structures spanning public street rights-of-way require special design considerations. This section is intended to serve several purposes. The first of these is to ensure that a tunnel-like effect is avoided along public street rights-of-way, even if such structures are developed on a series of properties. In addition, such developments are intended to observe setback requirements consistent with those applied to all other structures in the area. Finally, these regulations are intended to ensure that adequate vertical clearance for vehicular traffic across the impacted street rights-of-way is maintained.

b. Buildings which are located on either side of a public street must maintain the following setbacks and clearances:

(1) The vertical plane of the building which faces the street must be at or outside the required building setback from that street.

(2) A clearance of at least 20 feet from the surface of the roadway to the underside of the bridge or useable floor area must be maintained. Signs shall be provided on bridges indicating the vertical clearance from the street.

(3) If more than one bridge is proposed over the same street, the bridges can be no closer together than the width of the two bridges added together.

(4) This section does not apply to pedestrian and/or bicycle overcrossings.

J. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed along all street frontages in the planning area in accordance with the sidewalk plan for the Irvine Business Complex adopted by the City of Irvine. Additional sidewalks and other pedestrian access facilities shall be required as needed to facilitate pedestrian circulation between places of employment, restaurants, parks, and institutional, retail and residential uses.

K. Lighting.

1. Exterior lighting is required for all employee and visitor parking areas, walkways, and building entrances and exits.

2. No light standard shall exceed 10 feet in height unless the light standard has a light cutoff of 90 degrees or less, in which case the maximum height shall be 30 feet.

3. No light source shall be affixed to any building so that rays are perpendicular to the building face.

4. All direct rays shall be confined to the site.

L. Screening.

1. All building operating mechanical equipment shall be screened from off-site view.

2. All outside storage areas shall be screened with an opaque wall or fence.

M. Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of the zoning ordinance, except for the following:

1. In no instance shall parking exceed one space per 500 square feet for an industrial, storage, or warehouse use.

2. For mixed use buildings, each use shall have parking as per the requirements of the City's zoning ordinance. Those portions devoted to an industrial, storage or warehousing use shall not exceed one space per 500 square feet of gross floor area.

3. Vehicle parking shall not be permitted within the streetside setback where the property abuts a street designated as a special landscaped street, or within 10 feet of the ultimate right-of-way line for property along other streets.

4. See Chapter 9-36 for additional parking requirements for residential and residential mixed use developments.

Footnotes:

T A traffic study is required for this use; see Section 9-36-11.

1 General land use (GLU) categories identify the development intensity value rates used for analyzing a corresponding permitted or conditional use in the IBC. See Section 9-36-8 for additional information regarding development intensity value rates for each general land use category.

2 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP). However, churches which do not meet all the general development standards, or are proposed with permanent child care or private school activities shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

3 A restaurant that proposes to locate in an existing building previously approved for restaurant use, and meets all the general development standards, including parking, will not require a conditional use permit.

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP). However, private school activities that are to be a part of a church located in this zoning district shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

5 A medical office located in an existing retail development which meets all the general development standards, including parking, will not require a conditional use permit and no traffic study will be required.

6 This requirement shall not be construed to prevent condominium-type developments which have smaller lot sizes as long as they have a mandatory owners' association, and the land area under the jurisdiction of the owners' association meets the minimum lot size requirements.

7 In projects which include a parking structure, those portions of the structure which meet the following criteria shall not be counted in determining compliance with the limits on building site coverage:

a. The roof of the structure is within five feet of the surface grade existing on the site prior to the development of the project; and

b. The roof of the structure is, in effect, replacing the ground surface in the functions that it performs, i.e., it will be covered by such improvements as surface parking, access drives, landscaping, walkways, and plazas in a manner similar to the design that would be used if the roof were land surface; and

c. Any portion of the parking structure which is above the existing grade is screened from off-site views.

8 In projects which include an aboveground parking structure, the limit on building site coverage shall be determined as follows:

a. Coverage attributable to the buildings containing the primary use of the parcel shall not exceed 50 percent; and

b. Total coverage, which includes the primary buildings(s) and the parking structure(s), shall not exceed 65 percent.

9 Building streetside setbacks have been reduced for portions of Main Street, MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road due to road widening projects located along these streets within the IBC. The setback for the portions of each street affected by these setback reductions are set forth and described as follows:

a. Main Street: 12 feet.

1. Those parcels located along the north side of Main Street beginning at the Costa Mesa (I-55) Freeway extending east to the San Diego Creek Channel;

2. Those parcels along the south side of Main Street beginning at the Costa Mesa (I-55) Freeway extending east to MacArthur Boulevard; and

3. One parcel (Lot 5 of Tract 65/46-47) located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Jamboree Road.

b. MacArthur Boulevard: 8 feet.

1. Those parcels located on the east side of MacArthur Boulevard beginning at Douglas and extending to the San Diego (I-405) Freeway.

c. Jamboree Road: 15 feet.

1. Those parcels located on the east and west side of Jamboree Road beginning at Main Street and north to Alton Parkway; and

2. Those parcels located on the west side of Jamboree Road beginning at Alton Parkway extending to the first parcel (Lot 5 of Tract 7815) on the northwest corner of Beckman and Jamboree Road.

These building streetside setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way/property line of each parcel. Refer to appendix A and Chapter 9-36, for properties affected by the IBC roadway widening project.

The minimum special landscaped street setback may be equal to or greater than the building setback associated with those streets affected by roadway widenings.

10 If the ultimate right-of-way for any street, with the exception of those portions of Main Street, MacArthur Boulevard, or Jamboree Road, as specified in footnote 9 above, is widened subsequent to June 30, 1982, then the minimum setback may be 30 feet from the right-of-way/property line. This provision shall not be construed to allow existing structures to expand by virtue of the reduced setback, except for those structures that are located on a parcel that is adjacent to those portions of Main Street, MacArthur Boulevard, or Jamboree Road and as specified in footnote 9 above.

11 May be zero feet provided that the main building on the abutting lot is at zero feet, and both parcels are developed at the same time.

12 Any parcel with two or more street frontages may have one interior property line with a setback of zero feet.

13 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised, socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

14 An alternative health care provider land use locating within an existing suite(s) or building with a valid conditional use permit (CUP) for medical office which can meet all conditions of approval under the original CUP will be a permitted use and not require a CUP.

15 A conditional use permit and/or master plan are required for senior housing.

16 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

17 Use is permitted by right when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located within the designated flight hazard zone for John Wayne Airport located west of Mac Arthur Boulevard and west of Red Hill. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

18 Use requires an administrative use permit when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 1 (Greater Irvine Business Complex) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

19 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 225,001 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located within the designated flight hazard zone for John Wayne Airport located west of Mac Arthur Boulevard and west of Red Hill.

20 Use requires a conditional use permit when more than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 1 (Greater Irvine Business Complex) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

21 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

22>An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

23 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.5.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-05, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 98-20, § 2, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 99-10, § 3, 5-11-99; Ord. No. 03-29, § 3, 9-23-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 08-14, § 5, 11-25-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 10-07, § 9 (Exh. E), 7-27-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-01, § 8(Exh. A), 2-27-18; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 24-13, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-24; Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-2; Ord. No. 26-01, Exh. A, 2-10-26)

A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to preserve a viable industrial base in the IBC and to protect nonindustrial land uses from the nuisances and hazards often associated with industrial activities, by establishing an exclusively industrial district. The area designated for this district has historically been exclusively industrial, and is currently unsuitable for most nonindustrial uses (e.g., residential, retail).

B. Permitted uses.

C. Conditional uses.

D. Maximum building intensity.

1. The IBC land use database specifies maximum development allocations in a.m. and p.m. peak hour and average daily development intensity values for each legal parcel or site. It also identifies the existing gross square feet, number of dwelling units and hotel rooms for each legal parcel in the IBC. In addition, the database estimates the build-out potential based on the 0.25 FAR in office equivalency for each site. Developments shall not exceed the allocated a.m. and p.m. development intensity values specified in the database for a particular site.

2. No tenant shall have more than 15 percent of the gross square footage of their use devoted to accessory offices use in support of the primary industrial use.

E. Minimum site size. One acre. 4

F. Maximum site coverage:5 65 percent.

G. Maximum building height. 35 feet. 6

H. Landscaping.

1. Site landscaping. A minimum of 15 percent landscaping is required for each improved building site.

I. Setbacks.

1. Streetside setbacks: 40 feet. 7, 8

2. Side setbacks: 10 feet. 8, 9

3. Rear setbacks: 0 feet. 10

4. Improvements permitted within the setback area:

a. Steps, and open and unenclosed stairways, except that they may not be located within 10 feet of the streetside property line.

b. Architectural projections such as eaves, columns and buttresses may extend six feet into a 30-foot setback, and three feet into a setback less than 30 feet.

5. Setbacks for structures built over public streets:

a. Intent: Structures spanning public street rights-of-way require special design considerations. This section is intended to serve several purposes. The first of these is to ensure that a tunnel-like effect is avoided along public street rights-of-way, even if structures such as bridges are developed on a series of properties. In addition, such developments are intended to observe setback requirements consistent with those applied to all other structures in the area. Finally, these regulations are intended to ensure that adequate vertical clearance for vehicular traffic across the impacted street rights-of-way is maintained.

b. Buildings which are located on either side of a public street must maintain the following setbacks and clearances:

(1) The vertical plane of the building which faces the street must be at or outside the required building setback from that street.

(2) A clearance of at least 20 feet from the surface of the roadway to the underside of the bridge or usable floor area must be maintained. Signs shall be provided on bridges indicating the vertical clearance from the street.

(3) If more than one bridge is proposed over the same street, the bridges can be no closer together than the width of the two bridges added together.

(4) This section does not apply to pedestrian and/or bicycle overcrossings.

J. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed along all street frontages in the planning area in accordance with the sidewalk plan for the Irvine Business Complex adopted by the City of Irvine. Additional sidewalks and other pedestrian access facilities shall be required as needed to facilitate pedestrian circulation between places of employment, restaurants, parks, and institutional, retail and residential uses.

K. Lighting.

1. Exterior lighting is required for all employee and visitor parking areas, walkways, and building entrances and exits.

2. No light standard shall exceed ten feet in height unless the light standard has a light cutoff of 90 degrees or less, in which case the maximum height shall be 30 feet.

3. No light source shall be affixed to any building so that rays are perpendicular to the building face.

4. All direct rays shall be confined to the site.

L. Screening.

1. All building operating mechanical equipment shall be screened from offsite view.

All outside storage areas shall be screened with an opaque wall or fence.

M. Parking. Parking shall be provided in accordance with Division 4 of the zoning ordinance except for the following:

1. In no instance shall the City require parking to exceed one space per 500 square feet for an industrial, storage, or warehouse use.

2. For mixed use buildings, each use shall have parking as per the requirements of the City's zoning ordinance. Those portions devoted to an industrial, storage or warehousing use shall not exceed one space per 500 square feet of gross floor area.

3. Vehicle parking shall not be permitted within the streetside setback where the property abuts a street designated as a special landscaped street, or within ten feet of the ultimate right-of-way line for property along other streets.

Footnotes:

T A traffic study is required for this use; see Section 9-36-11.

1 General land use (GLU) categories identify the development intensity values used for analyzing a corresponding permitted or conditional use in the IBC. See Section 9-36-8 for additional information regarding development intensity values for each general land use category.

2 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP). However, churches which do not meet all the general development standards, or are proposed with permanent child care or private school activities, shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

3 A restaurant that proposes to locate in an existing building previously approved for restaurant use, and meets all the general development standards, including parking, will not require a conditional use permit.

4 This requirement shall not be construed to prevent condominium-type developments which have smaller lot sizes as long as they have a mandatory owners' association, and the land area under the jurisdiction of the owners' association meets the minimum lot size requirements.

5 In projects which include a parking structure, those portions of the structure which meet the following criteria shall not be counted in determining compliance with the limits on building site coverage:

a. The roof of the structure is within five feet of the surface grade existing on the site prior to the development of the project; and

b. The roof of the structure is, in effect, replacing the ground surface in the functions that it performs, i.e., it will be covered by such improvements as surface parking, access drives, landscaping, walkways, and plazas in a manner similar to the design that would be used if the roof were land surface; and

c. Any portion of the parking structure which is above the existing grade is screened from off-site views.

6 The height of equipment or machinery which is necessary to the operation of a permitted use may exceed 35 feet but may not exceed FAA height limits.

7 If the ultimate right-of-way for a street is widened subsequent to June 30, 1982, then the minimum setback may be 30 feet from the right-of-way/property line. This provision shall not be construed to allow existing structures to expand by virtue of the reduced setback.

8 Transfer station and material recovery facility enclosure setbacks to be determined by the Planning Commission at time of CUP review.

9 May be zero feet provided that the main building on the abutting lot is at zero feet, and both parcels are developed at the same time.

10 Any parcel with two or more street frontages may have one interior property line with a setback of zero feet.

11 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised, socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

12 A conditional use permit and/or master plan are required for senior housing.

13 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

14 Use is permitted by right when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located within the designated flight hazard zone for John Wayne Airport located west of Mac Arthur Boulevard and west of Red Hill. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

15 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 225,001 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located within the designated flight hazard zone for John Wayne Airport located west of Mac Arthur Boulevard and west of Red Hill.

16 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.5.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 98-20, § 2, 12-8-98; Ord. No. 99-10, § 3, 5-11-99; Ord. No. 99-14, § 2, 6-8-99; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 10-07, § 9 (Exh. E), 7-27-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 24-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-28-24; Ord. No. 24-13, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 26-01, Exh. A, 2-10-26)

A. Intent. It is the intent of this section to ensure that previously approved but unbuilt residential projects are not threatened by the development of non-compatible land uses (e.g., hazardous materials). The regulation is intended, however, to permit the development of nonresidential uses, provided they are compatible with residential development. Special provisions are also included to allow for other uses under certain circumstances.

B. Intensity standard.

30—45 dwelling units per net acre (5.3).

30—50 dwelling units per net acre (5.3A, 5.3B).

30—52 dwelling units per net acre (5.3C).

30—58 dwelling units per net acre (5.3D).

Sites with approved applications for residential development shall be limited to the quantity of dwelling units approved.

C. Permitted uses.

D. Conditional uses.

E. Minimum site size. One-half (0.5) acre. 4

F. Maximum site coverage. 65 percent. 5

G. Maximum building height. FAA height limits as determined in accordance with Part 77 of the FAA regulations.

H. Setbacks. 7, 8

See Chapter 9-36 for setbacks for residential and residential mixed use developments.

1. From:

2. Improvements permitted in the setback area: 9

a. Steps, and open and unenclosed staircases, except that they shall not be permitted within 10 feet of the face of curb.

b. Architectural projections such as eaves, columns, buttresses, bay windows and fireplaces may extend six feet into a 30-foot setback, and three feet into any setback less than 30 feet. However, for those parcels along Jamboree Road, the architectural projections indicated above may encroach six feet into the 15-foot streetside setback only.

c. Balconies on all floors of only mid-rise and high-rise residential developments of four stones and above.

d. See Chapter 9-36 for improvements allowed in setback areas for residential and residential mixed use developments.

I. Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be installed along all street frontages in the planning area in accordance with the sidewalk plan for the Irvine Business Complex adopted by the City of Irvine. Additional sidewalks and other pedestrian access facilities shall be required as needed to facilitate pedestrian circulation between places of employment, restaurants, parks, and institutional, retail and residential uses.

J. Parking. Parking requirements for all residential units shall be based on the parking standards as set forth in Division 4 of the zoning ordinance. If an applicant desires a reduction in these standards when applying for a conditional use permit approval, the applicant must submit a parking study stating the request and the reasons why the reduced ratio is appropriate for the proposed rental and/or for-sale residential units. This study shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission prior to, or concurrent with, the approval of the conditional use permit. See Chapter 9-36 for additional parking requirements for residential and residential mixed use developments.

K. Private drives. All private drives shall meet the standards stated in the City's private drive policy in effect at the time of conditional use permit approval.

L. Fences. The height and materials of all fences, berms and walls constructed as acoustical barriers shall be reviewed and approved as part of conditional use permit approval. All other fences shall be limited to a maximum of six feet.

M. Affordable housing requirement. Any residential units built must comply with Chapter 9-36 of this zoning ordinance.

N. Special note. If due to environmental considerations (i.e., hazardous materials) the City denies a development application for a residential project, the total allocated development intensity values to the parcel can be used for uses permitted or conditionally permitted within the multiple-use district. Conversions shall be subject to all regulations and policies in effect at time of approval.

Footnotes:

1 General land use (GLU) categories identify the development intensity value rates used for analyzing a corresponding permitted or conditional use in the IBC. See Section 9-36-8 for additional information regarding development intensity value rates for each general land use category.

2 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

3 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP). However, private school activities that are to be a part of a church located in this zoning district shall be subject to a conditional use permit

4 This requirement shall not be construed to prevent condominium-type developments which have smaller lot sizes as long as they have a mandatory owners' association, and the land area under the jurisdiction of the owners' association meets the minimum lot size requirements.

5 If usable open space, landscape or hardscape is placed over the parking structure, then that portion of the parking structure covered by these areas shall not count towards building site coverage, provided that the parking structure is designed in keeping with the architectural theme of the residential units, and is screened with a berm having a minimum height of five feet.

6 If the use of the adjoining parcel is residential, then the building setback shall be a minimum of five feet, but in no instance shall any structure be located closer than 10 feet to another structure.

7 On-site parking shall not be permitted within 30 feet of exterior boundaries of the site, except for the parcel (Lot 1 of Tract 13037) located on the southwest corner of Jamboree Road and Kelvin which is impacted by the IBC road widening. However, on-site parking is permitted to cross parcel lines within a site as long as a legal document is executed ensuring that the parking area will continue to function as a single entity.

8 For those parcels that are located along Jamboree Road, and are impacted by the IBC roadway widening project, the building streetside setback will be reduced to 15 feet. This building streetside setback shall be measured from the new ultimate right-of-way/property line of each parcel.

9 Other than the improvements noted, streetside setbacks shall be landscaped.

10 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for supportive housing — small proposed to occupy and existing, approved residential unit.

11 A conditional use permit and/or Master Plan are not required for transitional housing — small proposed to occupy and existing, approved residential unit.

12 A conditional use permit and/or master plan are required for senior housing.

13 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.5.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 0-1-03, § 4, 3-13-01; Ord. No. 03-15, § 5, 5-13-03; Ord. No. 03-26, § 6, 9-9-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-15, § 6, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-23, § 6, 10-11-05; Ord. No. 06-08, § 6, 7-11-06; Ord. No. 07-07, § 5, 4-10-07; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-07, § 9 (Exh. E), 7-27-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 24-13, § 2(Exh. A), 9-10-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 26-01, Exh. A, 2-10-26)

A. Intent. This category reserves an area for uses such as manufacturing, warehousing and service industries.

B. Permitted uses. 1, 9, 10, 11

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider (permitted only in 5.4B).

4. Cannabis testing laboratory (not allowed within 600 feet of schools or residences).

5. Caretaker's quarters.

6. Domestic animal care facility. 8

7. Emergency shelter.

8. Industry, service.

9. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

10. Manufacturing, light. 2

11. Office, administrative, business, professional (permitted only in 5.4B). 2, 12

12. Office, design professionals (permitted only in Planning Areas 12, 13, 32, 34, 35).

13. Office, headquarters. (permitted only in 5.4B). 2

14. Outdoor vendor.

15. Packing plant for agricultural products.

16. Park.

17. Public park facilities (only in public parks).

18. Pushcart.

19. Research and development. 2

20. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru). 7

21. Reverse vending machine.

22. Sexually oriented business.

23. Warehouse 2, 14, 15, 18

24. Warehouse and sales outlet 7 (conditional use in 5.4A - Irvine Spectrum 5 (Planning Area 34)).

25. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 3, 9, 10,11

1. Ambulance service.

2. Carwash.

3. Child care center.

4. Churches (and other Places of Worship). 4

5. Commercial recreation facility (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 13

6. Commercial recreation facility (over 1,500 square feet).

7. Community facility.

8. Composting facility.

9. Drive-thru.

10. Equipment rental.

11. Funeral home/mortuary.

12. Gas station/fuel dispenser.

13. Government facility.

14. Hazardous waste facility.

15. Health club.

16. Heliport.

17. Large collection facility.

18. Logistics use (except in Planning Area 40 where the use is prohibited). 2, 18

19. Manufactured structure (over two years).

20. Manufacturing, heavy.

21. Massage establishment (only in conjunction with a health club).

22. Materials recovery facility.

23. Outdoor storage.

24. Recreational vehicle storage, public.

25. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

26. School, alternative. 19

27. School, commercial. 13

28. School, private. 5

29. Small collection facility.

30. Solid waste transfer station.

31. Utility building and facility.

32. Vehicle assembly.

33. Vehicle body repair, paint or restoration.

34. Vehicle impound yard.

35. Vehicle leasing and rental.

36. Vehicle repair.

37. Vehicle sales.

38. Vehicle storage.

39. Vehicle wrecking yard (5.4A: Prohibited).

40. Warehouse (except in Planning Area 40 where the use is prohibited) 2, 15, 16, 17, 18

41. Warehouse and sales outlet 7 (only in 5.4A - Irvine Spectrum 5 (Planning Area (34)).

42. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (Consult Chapter 2-17).

2 Incidental offices in conjunction with "permitted" or "conditionally permitted" uses may occupy up to 50 percent of a parcel or site, in 5.4 and 5.4A. In 5.4B, 100 percent office is generally allowed. However, in Planning Area 12, specific "permitted" or "conditionally permitted" land uses in 5.4B may be limited to 50 percent incidental office based on how the site was analyzed in the Spectrum 7 Traffic Study, dated July 31, 2020 (refer to Section 9-12-7(F)).

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (Consult Chapter 2-17).

4 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP). However, churches which do not meet all the general development standards, or are proposed with permanent child care or private school activities shall be subject to a conditional use permit.

5 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards, including trip limitations, will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

7 This land use is an exception to the use of a single trip rate for permitted uses within the 5.4B General Industrial Zone in Irvine Spectrum 3 (Planning Area 32). Refer to Section 9-32-7-A.1.d, calculation of site trips.

8 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

9 In Planning Area 12, even though a land use may be listed as "permitted" or "conditionally permitted," the use may be limited or prohibited on certain properties, based upon how the property was analyzed in the Spectrum 7 Traffic Study, dated July 31, 2020 (referred to in Section 9-12-7(F)).

10 In Planning Area 34, permitted and conditionally permitted land uses shall be categorized by Staff into one of the five trip rate categories (commercial, office, research/development, health club, or government facility) identified in the traffic study approved as part of the 2006 EIR for GPA/ZC for Planning Areas 18, 33, 34 and 39. If a conditional use permit is required, additional traffic analyses may be required.

11 Permitted and conditionally permitted land uses within Planning Area 34 (Irvine Spectrum 5) are outlined in Section 9-34-4.

12 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices (5.4B General Industrial zone only).

13 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

14 Use is permitted by right when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

15 Use requires an administrative use permit when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 2 (Greater Spectrum Area) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

16 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 225,001 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes.

17 Use requires a conditional use permit when more than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 1 (Greater Irvine Business Complex) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

18 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

19 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.5.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-17, 9-23-97; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 00-02, § 4, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 02-15, § 5, 10-22-02; Ord. No. 04-04, § 5, 2-24-04; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 06-18, § 4, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 11-08, § 3(Exh. A), 8-23-11; Ord. No. 12-09, § 3(Exh. A), 5-22-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-01, § 8(Exh. A), 2-27-18; Ord. No. 20-08, Exh. A, 11-24-20; Ord. No. 21-08, Exh. A, 9-28-21; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category allows the development of a biomedical/high technology complex combining health care facilities and related businesses, medical research and education, general research and development, and light manufacturing and assembly in one master planned area.

B. Permitted uses. 1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Cannabis testing laboratory (not allowed within 600 feet of schools or residences).

5. Caretaker's quarters.

6. Emergency shelters.

7. Financial institution (except drive-thru).

8. Home occupation permit.

9. Industry, service. (5.5F if located on a parcel more than 200 feet from a street intervening between residential and Medical and Science uses. If less than 200 feet, conditionally permitted.)

10. Information center.

11. Manufactured structure (up to two years).

12. Manufacturing, light. (5.5F if located on a parcel more than 200 feet from a street intervening between residential and Medical and Science uses. If less than 200 feet, conditionally permitted.)

13. Office, administrative, business professional. 8

14. Office, design professionals (permitted only in Planning Areas 10, 12, 13, 17, 31,32, 34, 35, 40).

15. Office, headquarters.

16. Office, medical.

17. Outdoor vendor.

18. Park.

19. Public park facility (only in public parks).

20. Pushcart.

21. Recreational vehicle storage, public (permitted only in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; 5.5C Planning Area 17; 5.5D Irvine Spectrum 8, if located 225 feet or more from the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, 5.5A Irvine Spectrum 6).

22. Research and development.

23. Restaurant (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

24. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru) (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

25. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru) (permitted in 5.5C Planning Area 17; 5.5D Irvine Spectrum 8; 5.5 E Planning Area 9; and 5.5F Planning Area 6).

26. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru) (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

27. Retail and/or service business, general (drive-thru) (permitted in 5.5D Irvine Spectrum 8).

28. Reverse vending machine.

29. School, public (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

30. Self-storage facility (permitted only in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; 5.5C Planning Area 17, and 5.5A Spectrum 6).

31. Vehicle leasing and rental (5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; 5.5C Planning Area 17; 5.5D Irvine Spectrum 8, if located 225 feet or more from the Jeffrey Open Space Trail).

32. Veterinary service, domestic (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

33. Warehouse (except in Planning Area 10, where use requires approval of conditional use permit (see Section 3-37-34.C), and Planning Areas 25 and 40 where the use is prohibited). 9

34. Warehouse and sales outlet. (5.5F if located on a parcel more than 200 feet from a street intervening between residential and Medical and Science uses. If less than 200 feet, conditionally permitted.)

35. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses. 1, 2, 7

1. Ambulance service.

2. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

3. Car wash (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

4. Child care center (prohibited in 5.5E and 5.5F).

5. Churches (and other Places of Worship) 3 (prohibited in 5.5F).

6. Community facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; prohibited in 5.5F).

7. Commercial recreation facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

8. Conference/convention facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

9. Congregate care facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; prohibited in 5.5F).

10. Convalescent home (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; prohibited in 5.5F).

11. Convenience or liquor store (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

12. Equipment rental.

13. Financial institution, drive-thru.

14. Fraternal and service club (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

15. Funeral home/mortuary (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

16. Gas station/fuel dispenser (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

17. Government facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East).

18. Health club.

19. Heliport (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; 5.5D Irvine Spectrum 8, if located 225 feet or more from the Jeffrey Open Space Trail).

20. Hospital (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; prohibited in 5.5E and 5.5F).

21. Hotel/motel.

22. Logistics use (except in Planning Areas 25 and 40, where use is prohibited) 11

23. Manufactured structure (over two years).

24. Massage establishment and related businesses.

25. Residential care facility (prohibited in 5.5B Jamboree Business Center, East; prohibited in 5.5F).

26. Residential, not-for-profit 6 (5.5G Planning Area 17 only).

27. Restaurant, fast-food (drive-thru) in 5.5A, Spectrum 6, Planning Area 31 only (permitted use in 5.5C).

28. School, alternative 14 (prohibited in 5.5F).

29. School, private 4 (prohibited in 5.5F).

30. Single room occupancy (SRO).

31. Supportive housing — Small (5.5G Planning Area 17 only).

32. Supportive housing — Large (5.5G Planning Area 17 only).

33. Transitional housing — Small (5.5G Planning Area 17 only).

34. Transitional housing — Large (5.5G Planning Area 17 only).

35. Utility building and facility.

36. Warehouse (except in Planning Area 10, where a warehouse of any size requires approval of a conditional use permit, and Planning Areas 25 and 37, where use is prohibited). 10, 11, 12, 13

37. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

3 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

4 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

6 The Planning Commission shall have the discretion to approve requests for reduced setbacks for not- for-profit housing projects to allow for a reduction of up to 10 feet less then the Code-required setback in the 5.5G Zone. Such requests for setback reductions shall be considered at time of conditional use permit review.

7 In Planning Area 12, even though a land use may be listed as "permitted" or "conditionally permitted," the use may be limited or prohibited on certain properties, based on how the property was analyzed in the Spectrum 7 Traffic Study, dated July 31,2020 (refer to Section 9-12-7(F)).

8 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

9 Use is permitted by right when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes. A traffic study shall be required for this use, and it shall be required for this use, and it shall identify specific on-site and off-site circulation improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the projected future development, which shall be implemented prior to and concurrent with the project's construction. In the event identified circulation improvements are not timely constructed, permits required for the project may be withheld and/or a project may be subject to code enforcement or other legal action.

10 Use requires an administrative use permit when equal to or less than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 2 (Greater Spectrum Area) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

11 Use requires an administrative use permit when 175,001 to 225,000 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes and a conditional use permit when equal to or more than 225,001 square feet of the building's gross square footage is used for warehouse purposes.

12 Use requires a conditional use permit when more than 175,000 square feet of the building's square footage is used for warehouse purposes and located in Focus Area 1 (Greater Irvine Business Complex) as designated by the 2045 General Plan and within the Residential and Residential Mixed-Use (RRMU) Overlay.

13 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

14 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.5.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 98-07, § 3, 7-14-98; Ord. No. 99-03, § 3, 2-9-99; Ord. No. 99-21, § 4, 11-30-99; Ord. No. 00-02, § 4, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 00-11, § 3.D, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 00-14, § 4.B, 11-14-00; Ord. No. 01-10, § 3, 5-8-01; Ord. No. 02-06, § 1, 3-26-02; Ord. No. 02-09, §§ 1—7, 6-11-02; Ord. No. 02-11, § 7, 7-9-02; Ord. No. 03-02, § 4, 1-14-03; Ord. No. 03-13, § 9, 5-13-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-16, § 2, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 05-19, § 4, 9-27-05; Ord. No. 08-08, § 5, 8-12-08; Ord. No. 09-02, § 3, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 12-09, § 3(Exh. A), 5-22-12; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-01, § 8(Exh. A), 2-27-18; Ord. No. 20-08, Exh. A, 11-24-20; Ord. No. 23-15, § 6(Exh. A), 7-25-23; Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), 11-26-24; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category reserves an area for business park uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon).

B. Permitted uses.1,2

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture.

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Conference/convention facilities.

5. Emergency shelters.

6. Government facilities.

7. Home occupation permit.

8. Hospital.

9. Industry, service.

10. Information center.

11. Office, administrative, business, professional. 9

12. Office, design professionals.

13. Parks.

14. Research and development.

15. Residential, nonprofit/institutional.

16. School, private.

17. School, public.

18. Transitional housing — Small.

19. Veterinary services, domestics.

20. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.4,2

1. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge (if within restaurants).

2. Carwash.

3. Child care centers.

4. Churches.

5. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet). 8

6. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet). 8

7. Community facility.

8. Congregate care facility.

9. Convenience or liquor store.

10. Equipment rental.

11. Financial institutions.

12. Financial institutions, drive-thru.

13. Golf courses.

14. Greenhouse.

15. Health club.

16. Logistics use. 10

17. Manufactured structure, nonresidential.

18. Manufacturing, heavy (components only).

19. Manufacturing, light.

20. Office, headquarters.

21. Outdoor storage.

22. Outdoor vendors.

23. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

24. Recreational vehicle storage, public.

25. Restaurant.

26. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

27. School, alternative. 11

28. Self-storage facility.

29. Transitional housing — Large.

30. Utility building and facilities.

31. Vehicle assembly.

32. Vehicle storage.

33. Warehouse. 10

34. Warehouse and sales outlets.

35. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 Additional permitted and conditional uses within Planning Area 4 (Lower Peters Canyon) are outlined in Section 9-4-4.

3 Reserved.

4 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

5 All setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line and interior property lines.

6 Structures of less than 20 feet in height may encroach into the required setback area no more than 20 feet and may cover no more than 50 percent of the required setback area.

7 Unsupported roofs, sunscreens, or architectural elements serving energy or aesthetic needs may project six feet into the required setback area.

8 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

9 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

10 As determined by the City of Irvine, a traffic analysis shall be submitted to determine if on-site and off-site improvements must be made conditions of the project's discretionary approval.

11 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Ord. No. 97-06, § 3, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 13-08, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-14; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-04, Exh. A, 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

A. Intent. This category applies to land for public and quasipublic facilities such as churches, schools or utilities.

(6.1) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

El Camino Real (Planning Area 11).

(6.1A) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

El Camino Real (Planning Area 11).

(6.1B) Westpark (Planning Area 14).

B. Permitted uses.1

1. Accessory use.

2. Agriculture (interim use)—may be permanent in Planning Area 51.

3. Emergency shelters.

4. Information center.

5. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

6. Outdoor vendor.

7. Park.

8. Public park facility (only in public parks).

9. Pushcart.

10. Residential shelter.

11. School, public. 2

12. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use permit, a major conditional use permit or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

C. Conditional uses.3

1. Ambulance service.

2. Child care center.

3. Church. 4

4. Community facility.

5. Congregate care facility.

6. Convalescent home.

7. Funeral home/mortuary—Prohibited in Planning Area 51.

8. Government facility.

9. Hospital.

10. Manufactured structure (over two years).

11. Residential care facility.

12. Senior housing—Prohibited in Planning Area 51.

13. School, alternative. 7

14. School, private. 5

15. Supportive housing -Small

16. Supportive housing - Large

17. Transitional housing - Small

18. Transitional housing - Large

19. Utility building and facility.

20. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

1 Some permitted uses may have to conform to or fulfill conditions of approval imposed in conjunction with previous discretionary approvals. Additionally, a Master Plan application may need to be processed (see Chapter 2-17).

2 All proposed non-classroom-related activities on school sites (as defined by California State law) shall require a conditional use permit (CUP) and are subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator.

3 A Master Plan application may be required in addition to a conditional use permit (see Chapter 2-17).

4 A church that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

5 A private school for adults (18 years and older) that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

6 Exceptions to these building setback requirements appear on the setback exceptions matrix in Section 3-27-2.

7 An alternative school that proposes to locate in an existing permanent building and meets all the general development standards will require an administrative use permit (AUP).

(Code 1976, § V.E-325.6.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 97-05, 5-13-97; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-05, § 4, 2-8-05; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 24-19, § 2(Exh. A), adopted November 26, 2024, repealed § 3-37-38, which pertained to 7.1 Military and derived from Code 1976, § V.E-325.7.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 92-21, § 6, 11-24-92; Ord. No. 93-7, 6-22-93; Ord. No. 93-14, § 3, 10-12-93; Ord. No. 94-2, § 3, 2-8-94; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94; Ord. No. 94-15, § 3, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 94-16, 12-13-94; Ord. No. 95-3, § 3B, 4-25-95; Ord. No. 95-4, § 1, 5-9-95; Ord. No. 95-7, § 4, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-8, § 3, 7-11-95; Ord. No. 95-12, § 3, 9-12-95; Ord. No. 95-16, § 2, 10-10-95; Ord. No. 96-2, § 2, 1-23-96; Ord. No. 96-18, § 4, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 00-02, § 4, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 03-18, § 4, 6-10-03; Ord. No. 05-13, § 4, 7-12-05.

A. Intent. The Trails and Transit Oriented Development zoning district allows a variety of uses on the same site consistent with the Great Park land use category as defined in the General Plan. The Trails and Transit Oriented Development zoning district allows for a mix of residential, commercial, recreational and education uses that support a multi-use environment, and which are complementary to the Irvine Station and to the Great Park. Pedestrian paths and trails, including, but not limited to, bike paths, sidewalks, and recreational trails, shall be encouraged in the Trails and Transit Oriented Development zoning district. The variety of trail types and transit choices are intended to provide connectivity to the Great Park, to the Irvine Station, to public open space outside the Great Park, and to other nearby areas.

8.1 TTOD Great Park Neighborhoods Development (Planning Area 51).

8.1A TTOD Portola Springs (Planning Area 6).

8.1B TTOD Great Park Neighborhoods Development (Planning Area 51).

8.1C TTOD Great Park Neighborhoods Development (Planning Area 51).

B. Intensity standard.

1. 5.0 to 50.0 dwelling units per net acre.

2. Total maximum development intensity shall not exceed the building intensities described in Section 9-51-6.C and shall not cause the total maximum average daily trips (ADT) in PA 51 to exceed 148,910 ADT, based on the socioeconomic-based trip generation (ADT) rates used to analyze the Great Park traffic impacts, not including the ADT associated with the 1,269 density bonus units granted pursuant to State law, Section 2-3, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 08-2926, and 1,194 or other density bonus units subsequently granted pursuant to State law and/or Section 2-3.

3. Total maximum development intensity for 8.1A shall not exceed the building intensities described in Section 9-6-9. The development intensity allocated to 8.1A equates to 175,000 square feet of office use and 325,000 square feet of research and development use with a post-2030 trip limit of 5,115 average daily trips, 506 am peak hour trips and 509 pm peak hour trips based on NITM land use rates. Up to 790 dwelling units (in excess of 4,670 maximum number of dwelling units for PA 6) may be substituted for nonresidential square footage In terms of equivalent traffic generation as set forth In Section 9-6-9.B.

C. Permitted uses.

1. Accessory use (including clubhouses and recreational amenities for the residential community - Prohibited in the Amended and Restated Development Agreement (ARDA) Transfer Site).

2. Agriculture (interim use).

3. Alternative health care provider.

4. Caretaker's quarters (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

5. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet) (only within 8.1 and 8.1B).

6. Department store.

7. Domestic animal care facility. 1

8. Financial institution (except drive-thru).

9. Home care (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

10. Home occupation permit (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

11. Information center.

12. Manufactured structure permit (up to two years).

13. Market

14. Model home sales complex (Prohibited in the ARDA transfer site).

15. Office, administrative, business professional. 6

16. Office, design professional.

17. Office, headquarters.

18. Office, medical.

19. Outdoor vendor.

20. Park.

21. Public park facility (only in public parks).

22. Pushcart.

23. Residential, accessory dwelling unit (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

24. Residential, attached (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

25. Residential beekeeping as an accessory use. (Only in single-family detached homes and single-family attached homes with single property ownership of the lot.)

26. Residential, single-family detached (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

27. Residential shelter (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

28. Research and development.

29. Restaurant.

30. Restaurant, fast food (except drive-thru).

31. Retail business, accessory (subject to requirements in Chapter 3-5-2).

32. Retail and/or service business, general (except drive-thru).

33. Reverse vending machine.

34. School, public.

35. Stable, private (only within agriculture area).

36. Supermarket.

37. Vehicle repair and detailing, mobile.

38. Warehousing, storage and distribution. 2, 7

39. Wireless communication facility (may require a wireless communication facility permit, a minor conditional use, a major conditional use, or may be prohibited, depending on the type of installation and the location of the installation site, pursuant to the review procedures matrix in Section 2-37.5-3).

See Section 9-51-6(U) for special development requirements.

D. Conditional uses.

1. Ambulance service.

2. Arcade, game.

3. Bar, tavern, cocktail lounge.

4. Boarding house - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

5. Car wash.

6. Reserved.

7. Child care center.

8. Church.

9. Commercial recreation (equal to or under 1,500 square feet) (only within 8.1A). 5

10. Commercial recreation (over 1,500 square feet).

11. Community facility.

12. Composting facility. (In conjunction with demolition, removal and recovery of existing buildings, structures and landscaping associated with the former military use of the property.)

13. Concrete recycling facility. (In conjunction with demolition, removal and recovery of existing buildings, structures and landscaping associated with the former military use of the property.)

14. Conference/convention facility.

15. Congregate care facility - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

16. Convalescent home - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

17. Convenience or liquor store.

18. Drive-thru.

19. Financial institutions (drive-thru).

20. Equipment rental.

21. Fraternal and service club.

22. Reserved.

23. Gas station/fuel dispenser.

24. Golf course/driving range.

25. Government facility.

26. Health club.

27. Heliport.

28. Hospital.

29. Hotel, extended stay - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

30. Hotel/motel - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

31. Industry, service.

32. Manufacturing, light.

33. Manufactured structure (over two years).

34. Massage establishment and related business.

35. Materials recovery facility. (In conjunction with demolition, removal and recovery of existing buildings, structures and landscaping associated with the former military use of the property.)

36. Reserved.

37. Outdoor sales.

38. Outdoor storage.

39. Recreational vehicle storage, private.

40. Recreational vehicle storage, public.

41. Residential care facility - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

42. Residential shelter - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

43. Restaurant, "Type 47" ABC License operating after 12:00 a.m.

44. Restaurant, fast food (drive-thru).

45. Retail business, home improvement related.

46. School, alternative.

47. School, commercial. 5

48. School, private.

49. Self-storage facility.

50. Senior housing - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

51. Small collection facility.

52. Sober living facilities - (Prohibited in the ARDA Transfer Site).

53. Stable, public (only within agriculture area).

54. Utility building and facility.

55. Vehicle assembly. 3

56. Vehicle body repair, paint or restoration. 3

57. Vehicle leasing and rental.

58. Vehicle repair.

59. Vehicle sales.

60. Veterinary service, domestic.

61. Warehouse and sales outlet.

62. Any other use which the Planning Commission finds consistent with the purpose and intent of this District and which is found to be compatible with adjacent planned and/or existing land uses.

See Section 9-51-6(U) for special development requirements.

E. Introduction of unique land uses that are not specified in the permitted and conditionally permitted uses but fit within the intent of the Trails and Transit Oriented Development zoning district (Section 3-37-39) shall be encouraged subject to an initial determination by the Director of Community Development and subsequently subject to a conditional use permit for consideration by the Planning Commission.

1 Domestic animal care facilities shall require a veterinary certificate of health and proof of current vaccinations for distemper, rabies and parvovirus. Animals may be groomed, trained, exercised socialized and kept or boarded overnight, but not bred, sold or let for hire.

2 Permitted within Planning Area 51 Development Districts 2 and 3 only.

3 Conditionally permitted within Planning Area 51 Development Districts 1, 2, 3, and 6 only.

4 Unless a lesser amount is approved at the time of Master Plan approval.

5 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required.

6 An administrative use permit (AUP) is required for online vehicle sales offices.

7 Includes logistics use in 8.1 only.

(Ord. No. 06-18, § 4, 10-24-06; Ord. No. 09-08, § 4, 9-8-09; Ord. No. 10-04, § 3, 4-13-10; Ord. No. 11-12, § 4(Exh. A), 9-13-11; Ord. No. 12-01, § 5(Exh. A), 1-24-12; Ord. No. 13-07, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-13; Res. No. 15-86, § 3(Exh. A), 8-11-15; Ord. No. 18-05, Exh. A, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 19-20, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-19; Ord. No. 20-05, § 6, 5-12-20; Ord. No. 22-07, § 3(Exh. A), 5-10-22; Ord. No. 22-12, § 3(Exh. A), 8-9-22; Ord. No. 23-13, § 3(Exh. A), 7-11-23; Ord. No. 25-06, § 2(Exh. A), 4-8-25; Ord. No. 25-18, § 2(Exh. A), 6-24-25; Ord. No. 25-22, 9-9-25; Ord. No. 25-29, Exh. A, 1-13-26)