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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.32 — OS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

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

§ 17.32.010. Purpose.

The OS district establishes provisions for passive recreational activity and enjoyment and preservation of the city's natural resources. This district primarily addresses public beaches and state and regional parks within the city boundaries. (Prior code § 9275; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993)

§ 17.32.020. Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the OS district:

A. Public beaches and parks. (Prior code § 9276; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993)

§ 17.32.030. Conditionally permitted uses.

The following uses may be permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit.

  • A. Emergency communication and service facilities;

  • B. Public utility facilities provided that the facilities are ancillary to the Civic Center wastewater treatment facility, including, but not limited to, injection wells, generators, and pump stations.

  • (Prior code § 9277; Ord. 155 § 12, 1996; Ord. 193 § 7(2)(9), 1999; Ord. 393 § 6, 2015; Ord. 484, 4/26/2021)

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Contents — Malibu Zoning Code
Malibu Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
    2. Chapter 17.04 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    4. Chapter 17.08 — RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    5. Chapter 17.10 — SF SINGLE FAMILY DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    6. Chapter 17.12 — MF MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 17.14 — MFBF MULTIFAMILY BEACH FRONT DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 17.16 — MH MOBILEHOME DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 17.18 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.20 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
    11. Chapter 17.22 — CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.24 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.26 — CV-1 COMMERCIAL VISITOR SERVING DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 17.28 — CV-2 COMMERCIAL VISITOR SERVING DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 17.30 — CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 17.32 — OS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 17.34 — I INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 17.36 — PRF PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 17.38 — RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
    20. Chapter 17.39 — MALIBU COAST ESTATE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) D…
    21. Chapter 17.40 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
    22. Chapter 17.41 — MALIBU DARK SKY
    23. Chapter 17.41.1 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    24. Chapter 17.42 — CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
    25. Chapter 17.43 — VIEW RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION FOR MALIBU C…
    26. Chapter 17.44 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    27. Chapter 17.45 — CITYWIDE VIEW PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION
    28. Chapter 17.46 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    29. Chapter 17.47 — RECREATION AND LEISURE STANDARDS FOR PARK AND …
    30. Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
    31. Chapter 17.49 — COVENANT OF EASEMENT
    32. Chapter 17.50 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    33. Chapter 17.52 — SIGNS
    34. Chapter 17.53 — LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION AND FIRE PROTECTION
    35. Chapter 17.54 — CULTURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION
    36. Chapter 17.55 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF PROPERTY
    37. Chapter 17.56 — HIGHWAY AND PARKWAY DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
    38. Chapter 17.58 — PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT FEE
    39. Chapter 17.59 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
    40. Chapter 17.60 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
    41. Chapter 17.61 — FORMULA RETAIL CLEARANCE
    42. Chapter 17.62 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    43. Chapter 17.63 — HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY—REQUEST FOR REASONABLE A…
    44. Chapter 17.64 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    45. Chapter 17.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    46. Chapter 17.68 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    47. Chapter 17.70 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
    48. Chapter 17.72 — VARIANCES AND STRINGLINE MODIFICATIONS
    49. Chapter 17.74 — AMENDMENTS
    50. Chapter 17.75 — CANNABIS REGULATIONS

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