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Title 20 — COASTAL ZONING CODE
Marin County Municipal Code § 20.62.010 Purpose of Chapter
Marin County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Marin County
Cite as: Marin County Municipal Code § 20.62.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
20.62.010 - Purpose of Chapter.¶
This Chapter establishes the zoning districts in areas of the County within the Coastal Zone as mapped on the certified maps for the Marin County Local Coastal Program, identifies allowable uses within those zoning districts, and identifies permit requirements within those zoning districts.
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.020 - Applicability.¶
The provisions of this Chapter apply to all property within the Coastal Zone, including county, state, school, and special district property, but not including federal property. Consistent with Coastal Act Section 30519(b), for development proposed or undertaken on any tidelands, submerged lands, or on public trust lands, whether filled or unfilled, development shall be reviewed against the Coastal Act by the Coastal Commission and the County LCP in those cases may provide non-binding guidance.
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.030 - Coastal Zoning Districts Established.¶
The unincorporated areas of Marin County within the Coastal Zone shall be divided into zoning districts which consistently implement the Marin Countywide Plan and Marin County Local Coastal Program. The following coastal zoning districts are established and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map (Section 22.06.030 (Zoning Map Adopted)).
| A. | Agricultural and Resource-Related Districts | Map Symbol: |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal, Agricultural Production Zone | C-APZ | |
| Coastal, Agricultural, Residential Planned | C-ARP | |
| Coastal, Open Area | C-OA | |
| B. | Residential Zoning Districts: | |
| Coastal, Residential, Agricultural | C-RA | |
| Coastal, Residential, Single-Family | C-R1 | |
| Coastal, Residential, Single-Family Planned | C-RSP | |
| Coastal, Residential, Single-Family Planned, Seadrift Subdivision | C-RSPS | |
| Coastal, Residential, Two-Family | C-R2 | |
| Coastal, Residential, Multiple Planned | C-RMP | |
| C. | Commercial and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts: | |
| Coastal, Village Commercial/ |
C-VCR | |
| Coastal, Limited Roadside Business | C-H1 | |
| Coastal, Planned Commercial | C-CP | |
| Coastal, Residential/ |
C-RMPC | |
| Coastal, Resort and Commercial Recreation | C-RCR | |
| D. | Special Purpose and Combining Districts: | |
| Coastal, Public Facilities | C-PF | |
| Coastal, Minimum Lot Size | B |
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.040 - Allowable Land Uses and Coastal Development Permit Requirements.¶
A. General requirements for allowed uses. Proposed development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), located within the Coastal Zone shall be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), and comply with Chapter 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) and other applicable provisions of this Coastal Zoning Code.
B. Coastal zone permit requirements. Unless exempted or Categorically Excluded, proposed development within the Coastal Zone shall require approval of a Coastal Development Permit in compliance with Chapter 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements), in addition to any non-Coastal Development Permit required by the Development Code and this Section.
The uses of land allowed by this Chapter in each coastal zoning district are identified in Tables 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3 (Allowable Land Uses for the Coastal Agricultural and Resource Related Districts, Coastal Residential Districts, and Coastal Commercial and Mixed/Use Districts, respectively) as being:
Principally permitted uses, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Coastal Zoning Code, Coastal Development Permit approval where required, and subject to first obtaining any Building Permit and other non-Coastal Development Permits required by the County Code. A Coastal Development Permit decision for a principal permitted use is appealable to the Coastal Commission only if the project is located in a geographic appeals area as defined by Section 20.70.080.B.1.a and .b (Appealable Development), or if the project constitutes a major public works project or major energy facility. Land divisions are not the principally permitted use in any zoning district. Principal permitted uses are shown as "PP" uses in the tables.
Permitted uses, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Coastal Zoning Code, Coastal Development Permit approval where required, and subject to first obtaining any Building Permit and other non-Coastal Development Permits required by the County Code. A Coastal Development Permit decision for a permitted use is appealable to the Coastal Commission. Permitted uses are shown as "P" uses in the tables.
Conditional uses, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Coastal Zoning Code, Coastal Development Permit approval where required, and subject to first obtaining any Building Permit and other non-Coastal Development Permits required by the County Code, including approval of a Use Permit (Chapters 22.48 (Conditional Use Permits) and 22.50 (Temporary Use Permits)). The Use Permit is not part of the Coastal Development Permit and is not subject to appeal to the Coastal Commission; however, any Coastal Development Permit decision for a conditional use is appealable to the Coastal Commission. Conditional uses are shown as "U " uses in the tables. See Section 22.70.080 (Appeal of Coastal Development Permit Decisions).
Land uses that are not listed in Tables 5-1 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Coastal Agricultural & Resource-Related Districts), 5-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Coastal Residential Districts), and 5-3 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Coastal Commercial/Mixed-Use Districts) or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed.
C. Master Plan and Other Non-Local Coastal Program Permit Requirements. In addition to and independent of permits required for conformance with the Marin County Local Coastal Program, a Master Plan and/or other local permit such as an Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit may be required for certain uses. Please refer to Title 22 (Development Code) for development standards that govern these uses. A Master Plan is required only for the following uses:
A subdivision which does not exhaust the potential for residential development based on the Countywide Plan and zoning district densities and floor area ratios.
Airparks
Cemeteries, columbariums, mausoleums
Marinas and harbors
Mineral resource extraction
Waste disposal sites
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.050 - Coastal Zoning District Regulations.¶
A. Purpose. Sections 20.62.060 through 20.62.080 (Coastal Districts) and Chapter 22.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards) determine which land uses are allowable in each zoning district, what land use permits are required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each of the zoning districts established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established).
B. Single parcel in two zoning districts. In the event two or more parcels are consolidated through the approval of a lot line adjustment, merger, parcel or Tentative Map, or reversion to acreage in compliance with Title 22, Article VI (Subdivisions), where a single parcel is covered by two or more zoning districts, the consolidated parcel should be reviewed by the Director to determine whether the parcel should be rezoned to a single zoning district.
C. Measurements, calculations. Explanations of how height limits, site coverage requirements, and floor area ratios (FAR) apply to sites and projects are in Chapter 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards).
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.060 - Coastal Agricultural and Resource-Related Districts.¶
A. Purpose of Section. This Section provides regulations for development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), proposed within the coastal agricultural and resource-related zoning districts established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established). The purpose of these zoning districts is to protect agricultural land, continued agricultural uses and the agricultural economy by maintaining parcels large enough to sustain agricultural production, preventing conversion to non-agricultural uses, and prohibiting uses that are incompatible with long-term agricultural production or the rural character of the County's Coastal Zone and to preserve important soils, agricultural water sources, and forage to allow continued agricultural production on agricultural lands. (Policy C-AG-1, Agricultural Lands and Resources)
B. Purposes of zoning districts. The purposes of the individual zoning districts are as follows.
- C-APZ (Coastal, Agricultural Production Zone) District. The C-APZ zoning district is intended to preserve agricultural lands that are suitable for land-intensive or land-extensive agricultural production. (Policy C-AG-2, Coastal Agricultural Production Zone)
The principal permitted use of lands in the C-APZ district is agriculture, limited to the types of agricultural development set forth below and in Land Use Plan Policy C-AG-2, and only allowed when consistent with the development standards set forth in Section 20.65.040 (C-APZ Zoning District Standards):
a. Agricultural production: use of land for the breeding, raising, pasturing, and grazing of livestock; the production of food and fiber; the breeding and raising of bees, fish, poultry, and other fowl; the planting, raising, harvesting and producing of agriculture, aquaculture, mariculture, horticulture, viticulture, vermiculture, forestry crops, and plant nurseries;
b. Agricultural accessory structures and agricultural accessory activities;
c. Agricultural dwelling units, consisting of
(1) One farmhouse or a combination of one farmhouse and one intergenerational home per farm tract, consistent with C-AG-5, including combined total size limits, and;
(2) Agricultural worker housing, providing accommodations consisting of not more than 36 beds in group living quarters per legal parcel or 12 units or spaces per legal lot for agricultural workers and their households;
d. Other Agricultural Uses, limited to the following uses that are appurtenant and necessary to the operation of agriculture
(1) Agricultural product sales and processing of products grown within the farmshed, provided that for sales, the building(s) or structure(s) or outdoor areas used for sales do not exceed an aggregate floor area of 500 square feet, and for processing, the building(s) or structure(s) used for processing activities do not exceed an aggregate floor area of 5,000 square feet:
(2) Not for profit educational tours.
Conditional uses in the C-APZ zone, as specified in Table 5-1 of Chapter 20.62 (Coastal Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses), include a second intergenerational home per farm tract, for-profit educational tours, agricultural homestay facilities, agricultural worker housing above 12 units or 36 beds per legal lot and additional agricultural uses and non-agricultural uses including land division, consistent with Section 20.65.040 (C-APZ Zoning District Standards). Development shall not exceed a maximum density of 1 unit per 60 acres. Densities specified in the zoning are maximums and not entitlements and may not be achieved when the standards of the Agriculture policies and, as applicable, other LCP policies are applied. (Policy C-AG-1, Agricultural Lands and Resources and Coastal and Policy C-AG-2, Coastal Agricultural Production Zone).
The C-APZ zoning district is consistent with the Agriculture 1 land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-ARP (Coastal, Agricultural, Residential Planned) District. The C-ARP district applies to lands adjacent to residential areas in the Coastal Zone that have potential for agricultural production but promote the concentration of residential development to maintain the maximum amount of land available for agricultural use. The C-ARP district provides flexibility in lot size and building locations to concentrate development to maintain the maximum amount of land for agricultural use, and to maintain the visual, natural resource and wildlife habitat values of subject properties and surrounding areas. The C-ARP district requires the clustering of proposed development. The C-ARP zoning district is consistent with the Agriculture 1, 2, and 3 land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan. Residential use shall be the principal permitted use in all parcels with the land use designation of C-AG3; Agriculture shall be the principal permitted use in all parcels with the C-AG1 and C-AG2 land use designations. (Policy C-AG-3, Coastal Agricultural Planned Zone C-ARP)
C-OA (Coastal, Open Area) District. The C-OA District provides for open space, outdoor recreation, and other open lands, including areas particularly suited for park and recreational purposes, access to beaches, natural drainage channels, and areas that serve as links between major recreation and open space reservations. The C-OA zoning district is consistent with the Public and Quasi Public - Open Space land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C. Allowed land uses and permit requirements in agricultural/resource districts. Table 5-1 lists the land uses allowed in the agricultural/resource zoning districts within the Coastal Zone, in compliance with Chapter 20.62 (Coastal Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses).
D. Development standards for agricultural- and resource-related districts. Proposed development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), shall comply with all provisions of the LCP, including Chapters 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), this Chapter, Chapter 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-1-a ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE-RELATED DISTRICTS
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See standards in Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-APZ Agricultural Production (11) | C-ARP Agricultural Residential Planned (11) | C-OA Open Area (11) | See standards in Section: |
| AGRICULTURE, MARICULTURE | AGRICULTURE, MARICULTURE | AGRICULTURE, MARICULTURE | AGRICULTURE, MARICULTURE | AGRICULTURE, MARICULTURE |
| Agricultural accessory activities | PP | PP(10), P | PP | 20.32.021 |
| Agricultural accessory structures | PP | PP(10), P | PP | 20.32.022 |
| Agricultural homestays, 3 or fewer guest rooms | U | P(10) | — | 20.32.023 |
| Agricultural homestays, 4 or 5 guest rooms | U | U(10) | — | 20.32.023 |
| Intergenerational Home (first) | PP | — | — | 20.32.024 20.32.025 |
| Intergenerational Home (second) | U | — | — | 20.32.024 20.32.025 |
| Farmhouse | PP | PP(10), P | — | 20.32.024 20. 32.026 |
| Agricultural processing facilities (<5,000 sq. ft.) | PP, U | PP (10), U | — | 20.32.028 |
| Agricultural processing facilities (>5,000 sq. ft.) | U | U(10) | — | 20.32.028 |
| Agricultural production | PP | PP(10), P | P | |
| Agricultural Retail Sales Facility/ |
PP, U | PP(10), P | — | 20.32.029 |
| Agricultural Retail Sales Facility/ |
U | U(10) | — | 20.32.029 |
| Agricultural worker housing up to and including 12 units/36 beds | PP | PP(10), P | U | 20.32.024 20.32.030 |
| Agricultural worker housing above 12 units/36 beds | U | U | U | 20.32.024 20.32.030 |
| Commercial gardening | PP | P | P | |
| Dairy operations | PP | P | P | 20.32.035 |
| Educational tours (Not for profit) | PP | P | PP | 20.32.062 |
| Educational tours (For profit) | U | P | P | 20.32.062 |
| Fish hatcheries and game reserves | U | P | P | |
| Livestock operations, grazing | PP | P | P | 20.32.035 |
| Livestock operations, large animals | PP | P | — | 20.32.035 |
| Livestock operations, sales/ |
P | P | — | 20.32.035 |
| Livestock operations, small animals | PP | P | — | 20.32.035 |
| Mariculture/ |
PP | P | — | 20.32.105 |
| Plant nurseries | PP | P | — | |
| Raising of other food and fiber producing animals not listed under "agricultural production" | U | U | — | 20.32.035 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements |
|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use. |
| P | Permitted use. (2) |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130. (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (10) ;hg;Only allowed as a principally permitted use when the legal lot is zoned C-ARP-10 to C-ARP-60, which provide that the principally permitted use of the property shall be for agriculture. (11) ;hg;Agricultural uses and activities that meet the definition of "Agriculture, Ongoing" in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) and "Coastal Development Permit Not Required: Exempt Development" in Section 20.68.050.A.12 (Ongoing Agricultural Activities) shall be processed consistent with those sections.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Coastal Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-1-b ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE-RELATED DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See standards in Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-APZ Agricultural Production (11) | C-ARP Agricultural Residential Planned (11) | C-OA Open Area (11) | See standards in Section: |
| MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES |
| Cottage industries | — | U | — | 20.32.060 |
| Recycling - Scrap and dismantling yards | — | U | — | |
| RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES | ||||
| Campgrounds | U | U | U | |
| Educational Tours (for profit) | U | U | P | 20.32.115 |
| Equestrian facilities | U | P | U | 20.32.035 |
| Golf courses/ |
— | — | U | |
| Horses, donkeys, mules, ponies | P, U | P, U | U | 20.32.035 |
| Hunting and fishing facilities (Private) | U | P | U | |
| Hunting and fishing facilities (Public) | U | U | U | |
| Libraries and museums | — | U | — | |
| Off-road vehicle courses | — | U | — | |
| Private residential recreational facilities | U | U | U | |
| Public Parks and playgrounds | U | U | P | |
| Religious places of worship | — | U | — | |
| Rural recreation | — | U | U | |
| Schools | — | U | U |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements |
|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use. |
| P | Permitted use. (2) |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (11) ;hg;Agricultural uses and activities that meet the definition of "Agriculture Ongoing" in Chapter 22.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) and "Coastal Development Permit Not Required: Exempt Development" in Section 20.68.050.A.12 (Ongoing Agricultural Activities) shall be processed consistent with those Sections.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Coastal Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-1-c ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE-RELATED DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See standards in Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-APZ Agricultural Production (11) | C-ARP Agricultural Residential Planned (11) | C-OA Open Area (11) | See standards in Section: |
| RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES |
| Affordable housing | — | P | U | Chapter 22.22 |
| Group homes, 6 or fewer residents | P | P | — | 20.32.080 |
| Group homes, 7 or more residents | U | U | — | 20.32.080 |
| Guest houses | — | P | P | 20.32.090 |
| Home occupations | P | P | P | 20.32.100 20.32.115 |
| Religious residential retreats | — | U | — | |
| Agricultural Dwelling Unit accessory uses and structures | P | P | P | 20.32.130 |
| Residential care facility, 6 or fewer individuals | P | P | — | 20.32.080 |
| Residential care facility, 7 or more individuals | U | U | — | 20.32.080 |
| Accessory Dwelling Units | — | P | — | 20.32.140 20.32.115 |
| Room rentals | P | P | — | |
| Single-family dwellings, attached or detached | PP | U (7) | 20.62.060 | |
| Tennis and other recreational uses | U | U | U | 20.32.130 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use. | |
| P | Permitted use. | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (11) ;hg;Agricultural uses and activities that meet the definition of "Agriculture Ongoing" in Chapter 22.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) and "Coastal Development Permit Not Required: Exempt Development" in Section 20.68.050.A.12 (Ongoing Agricultural Activities) shall be processed consistent with those Sections.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Coastal Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-1-d ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE-RELATED DISTRICTS (Continued).
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See standards in Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-APZ Agricultural Production (11) | C-ARP Agricultural Residential Planned (11) | C-OA Open Area (11) | See standards in Section: |
| RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES |
| Mineral resource extraction | U | U | — | 23.06 |
| Nature preserves | U | P | P | |
| Water conservation dams and ponds | U | P | P | |
| Timber harvesting | U | U | — | 23.04 |
| Solar energy systems, roof-mounted | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.161 |
| Solar energy systems, free-standing | P | P | P | 20.32.161 |
| RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES |
| Building materials stores | — | U | — | |
| Commercial storage and sale of garden supply products | U | U | — | |
| Sales of agricultural products (see Agriculture Use) | P (10) | U | 20.32.029 | |
| Bed and breakfast inns, 3 or fewer guest rooms | U | P (10) | — | 20.32.040 20.32.115 |
| Bed and breakfast inns, 4 or 5 guest rooms | U | U (10) | — | 20.32.040 20.32.115 |
| Child day-care centers | U | U | — | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care - Large family day-care homes | P | P | — | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care - Small family day-care homes | P | P | — | 20.32.050 |
| Cemeteries, columbariums, mausoleums | — | U | — | |
| Kennels and animal boarding | U | U | — | |
| Public safety/ |
U | U | U | |
| Public utility facilities | U | U | U | |
| Storage, accessory | P | P | P | |
| Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals | — | U | — | |
| Waste disposal sites | U | U | — |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) (10) ;hg;Only allowed when the primary use of the property is for agriculture; see Chapter 20.32.115 (Non-Agricultural Uses). (11) ;hg;Agricultural uses and activities that meet the definition of "Agriculture Ongoing" in Chapter 22.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) and "Coastal Development Permit Not Required: Exempt Development" in Section 20.68.050.A.12 (Ongoing Agricultural Activities) shall be processed consistent with those Sections.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Coastal Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-1-e ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE-RELATED DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See standards in Section: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-APZ Agricultural Production (11) | C-ARP Agricultural Residential Planned (11) | C-OA Open Area (11) | See standards in Section: |
| TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES |
| Airparks | — | U | — | |
| Marinas and harbors | — | U | U | |
| Pipelines and utility lines | U | U | U | |
| Telecommunications facilities | U | U | U | 20.32.165 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements (see Section 22.62.040.B) | ||
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (11) Agricultural uses and activities that meet the definition of "Agriculture, Ongoing" in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions) and "Coastal Development Permit Not Required: Exempt Development" in Section 20.68.050.A.12 (Ongoing Agricultural Activities) shall be processed consistent with those sections.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Coastal Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.070 - Coastal Residential Districts.¶
A. Purpose of Section. This Section provides regulations for development and new land uses, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), in the coastal residential zoning districts established consistent with Marin County Local Coastal Program policies by Section 20.62.020 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established).
B. Purposes of zoning districts. The purposes of the individual zoning districts are as follows:
C-RA (Coastal, Residential, Agricultural) District. The C-RA zoning district provides areas for residential use within the context of small-scale agricultural and agriculturally related uses, subject to specific development standards. The C-RA zoning district is consistent with the Single-Family Residential 3, 4, 5, and 6 land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-R1 (Coastal, Residential, Single-Family) District. The C-R1 zoning district provides areas for detached single-family homes, similar and related compatible uses. The C-R1 zoning district is consistent with the Single-Family Residential 3, 4, 5, and 6 land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-RSP (Coastal, Residential, Single-Family Planned) District. The C-RSP zoning district provides areas for detached single-family homes, similar and related compatible uses, which are designed in compliance with Marin County Local Coastal Program policies. This Section establishes no specific setback requirements, so that development may be designed for maximum compatibility with sensitive site characteristics. The C-RSP zoning district is consistent with all Single-Family Residential land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-RSPS (Coastal, Residential, Single-Family Planned) District (Seadrift Subdivision). The C-RSPS zoning district is applied to areas within the Seadrift Subdivision intended for detached single-family homes, and similar and related compatible uses, which are designed in compliance with Marin County Local Coastal Program policies. This Section establishes no specific setback requirements, so that development may be designed for maximum compatibility with sensitive site characteristics unique to the Seadrift sandspit and lagoon, Bolinas lagoon, and the beaches adjacent to the Subdivision. The C-RSPS zoning district is consistent with all Single-Family Residential land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-R2 (Coastal, Residential, Two-Family) District. The C-R2 zoning district provides areas for attached two-family housing units, detached single-family homes consistent with Land Use Plan Policy C-CD-23 (Multi-Family Residential Development in Multi-Family Zones), and similar and related compatible uses. The C-R2 zoning district is consistent with the Multi-Family Residential 2 land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-RMP (Coastal, Residential, Multiple Planned) District. The C-RMP zoning district provides areas for varied types of residential development, and similar and related compatible uses, designed in compliance with Marin County Local Coastal Program policies. This Section establishes no specific setback requirements, so that development may be designed for maximum compatibility with sensitive site characteristics. The C-RMP zoning district is consistent with the Planned Residential and other Multi-Family Residential land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C. Allowable land uses and permit requirements in residential districts. Table 5-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Coastal Residential Districts) lists the land uses allowed in the residential zoning districts within the Coastal Zone, in compliance with Section 20.62.040 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).
D. Development standards for residential districts. Proposed development and new land uses, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), shall be consistent with the land use definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), and shall comply with the provisions of Chapters 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) as applicable and all other applicable provisions of this Title.
TABLE 5-2-a ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-RA Residential Agricultural | C-R1 Single Family | C-R2 Two Family | C-RSPS Single Family Seadrift Subdivision | C-RSP Single Family Planned | C-RMP Multiple Planned | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
| AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL | AGRICULTURAL |
| Agricultural accessory structures | P | P | P | — | P | P | 20.32.022 |
| Agricultural processing | U | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Agricultural production | P | P | P | — | P | P | |
| Agricultural worker housing | P | — | — | — | — | — | 20.32.030 |
| Commercial gardening | P | P | P | — | P | P | |
| Livestock operations, grazing | — | — | — | — | U (4) | U (4) | 20.32.035 |
| Livestock operations, large animals | P | — | — | — | — | — | 20.32.035 |
| Livestock operations, small animals | P | P | P | — | P | P | 20.32.035 |
| Mariculture/ |
U | — | — | — | U | U | 20.32.105 |
| Plant nurseries, with on-site sales | U | U | U | — | U | U | |
| Plant nurseries, without on-site sales | P | P | P | — | P | P | |
| MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES |
| Cottage industries | U | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.060 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (4) ;hg;Allowed only where a maximum density of one unit per three acres or larger is required.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-2-b ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-RA Residential Agricultural | C-R1 Single Family | C-R2 Two Family | C-RSPS Single Family Seadrift Subdivision | C-RSP Single Family Planned | C-RMP Multiple Planned | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
| RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES | RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE USES |
| Nature preserves | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Solar energy systems, roof-mounted | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.161 |
| Solar energy systems, free-standing | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.161 |
| RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES | |||||||
| Community centers | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Equestrian facilities | U | — | — | — | U | U | 20.32.035 |
| Horses, donkeys, mules, ponies | P | P | P | — | U | U | 20.32.035 |
| Libraries and museums | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Private residential recreation facilities | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Public parks and playgrounds | U | U | U | U | U | P | |
| Public buildings | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Religious places of worship | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Schools | U | U | U | U | U | U |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-2-c ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-RA Residential Agricultural | C-R1 Single Family | C-R2 Two Family | C-RSPS Single Family Seadrift Subdivision | C-RSP Single Family Planned | C-RMP Multiple Planned | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
| RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES |
| Affordable housing | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.080 |
| Group homes. 6 or fewer residents | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.080 |
| Group homes, 7 or more residents | U | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.080 |
| Guest houses | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.090 |
| Home occupations | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.100 |
| Multi-family dwellings | — | — | — | — | — | PP | |
| Organizational houses | U | U | U | —— | U | U | |
| Room rentals | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | |
| Residential accessory uses and structures | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.130 |
| Residential care facility, 6 or fewer individuals | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Residential care facility, 7 or more individuals | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Accessory Dwelling Units | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.140 |
| Single-family dwellings | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | |
| Two-family dwellings | — | — | PP | — | — | PP |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-2-d ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-RA Residential Agricultural | C-R1 Single Family | C-R2 Two Family | C-RSPS Single Family Seadrift Subdivision | C-RSP Single Family Planned | C-RMP Multiple Planned | See Permit Requirements and Standards |
| Sale of agricultural products produced on site | U | U | U | — | U | U | |
| SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES |
| Bed and breakfast, 3 or fewer guest rooms | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.040 |
| Bed and breakfast, 4 or 5 guest rooms | U | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.040 |
| Child day-care centers | U | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care, large family day-care homes | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care, small family day-care homes | P | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.050 |
| Kennels and animal boarding | U | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Public utility or safety facilities | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES |
| Pipelines and utility lines | U | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Telecommunications facilities | U | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.165 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.080 - Coastal Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts.¶
A. Purpose of Section. This Section provides regulations for development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), in the coastal commercial and mixed-use zoning districts established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established).
B. Purposes of zoning districts. The purposes of the individual coastal commercial and mixed use zoning districts are as follows:
C-VCR (Coastal, Village Commercial/Residential) District. The C-VCR zoning district is intended to: maintain the established historical character of village commercial areas; promote village commercial self-sufficiency; foster opportunities for village commercial growth, including land uses that serve coastal visitors; maintain a balance between resident-serving and non-resident-serving commercial uses; protect established residential, commercial, and light industrial uses; and maintain community scale. The C-VCR zoning district is consistent with the Neighborhood Commercial land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-H1 (Coastal, Limited Roadside Business) District. The C-H1 zoning district is intended for rural areas suitable for businesses that serve the motoring public. The C-H1 zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial/Mixed-Use land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-CP (Coastal, Planned Commercial) District. The C-CP zoning district is intended to create and protect areas suitable for a full range of commercial and institutional uses in compliance with the Marin County Local Coastal Program. The C-CP zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial/Mixed-Use land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-RMPC (Coastal, Residential/Commercial Multiple Planned) District. The C-RMPC zoning district is intended to create and protect areas suitable for a mixture of residential and commercial uses in compliance with the Marin County Local Coastal Program. The C-RMPC zoning district is consistent with the General Commercial/Mixed-Use land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C-RCR (Coastal, Resort and Commercial Recreation) District. The C-RCR zoning district is intended to create and protect areas for resort facilities, with emphasis on public access to recreational areas within and adjacent to developed areas. The C-RCR zoning district is consistent with the Recreational Commercial land use category of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
C. Allowed land uses and permit requirements in commercial/mixed use districts. Table 5-3 (Allowed Use and Permit Requirements for Coastal Commercial/Mixed-Use Districts) lists the land uses allowed in the commercial zoning districts within the Coastal Zone, in compliance with Section 20.62.040 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).
D. Development standards for Commercial/Mixed-use districts. Proposed development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), shall comply with the LCP, including the provisions of Chapters 20.32 as applicable (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-a ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE | AGRICULTURAL, RESOURCE & OPEN SPACE |
| Agricultural production | P | P | P | P | — | |
| Commercial gardening | P | P | P | P | — | |
| Mariculture/ |
P | P | P | P | — | 20.32.105 |
| Plant nurseries, with or without on-site sales | P | P | P | P | — | |
| Solar energy systems, roof-mounted | PP | PP | PP | PP | PP | 20.32.161 |
| Solar energy systems, free-standing | P | P | P | P | P | 20.32.161 |
| MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES | MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES |
| Beverage production | U | — | U | U | — | |
| Boat manufacturing and sales | U | — | U | U | — | |
| Cottage Industries | U | — | — | U | — | 20.32.060 |
| Food products | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Furniture and fixtures | U | — | U | U | — | |
| Laundries and dry-cleaning plants | U | — | — | U | — | |
| Recycling facilities | U | U | ||||
| Recycling Reverse vending machines | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Seafood processing and sales | U | — | U | U | — |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-b ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES | ||||||
| Community centers | U | P | U | U | U | |
| Golf courses/ |
— | — | — | — | U | |
| Health/ |
U | — | U | U | U | |
| Indoor recreation centers | U | — | U | U | U | |
| Libraries and museums | U | P | U | U | U | |
| Membership organization facilities | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Outdoor commercial recreation | — | U | — | — | U | |
| Public parks and playgrounds | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Religious places of worship | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Schools | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Sport facilities and outdoor public assembly | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Studios for dance, art, music, photography, etc. | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Theaters and meeting halls | U | U | U | U | U |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-c ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential (3), (4) | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES | RESIDENTIAL USES |
| Affordable housing | PP, P | U | U | P | P (9) | |
| Group homes, 6 or fewer residents | PP, P | U | — | P | — | 20.32.080 |
| Group homes, 7 or more residents | U | U | — | U | — | 20.32.080 |
| Guest houses | PP, | U | — | P | — | 20.32.090 |
| Home occupations | PP, | U | — | P | — | 20.32.100 |
| Multi-family dwellings | U | U | U | P | (9) | 20.32.150 |
| Organizational houses | U | U | — | U | — | |
| Residential accessory uses and structures | PP, P | U | — | P | — | 20.32.130 |
| Residential Accessory Dwelling Units | PP, P | P | P | P | — | 20.32.140 |
| Room rentals | PP, P | U | — | P | — | |
| Single-family dwellings | PP, P | U | U | P | (9) | 20.32.150 |
| Tennis and other recreational uses | U | U | U | P | — | 20.32.130 |
| Two-family dwellings | U | U | U | P | (9) | 20.32.150 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (3) ;hg;Within the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Commercial shall be the principal permitted use and Residential shall be a permitted use. In this area Residential shall be limited to: (a) the upper floors, and/or (b) the lower floors if not located on the road-facing side of the property. Residential uses on the ground floor of a new or existing structure of the road-facing side of the property shall only be allowed provided that the development maintains and/or enhances the established character of village commercial core areas. The maintenance and repair of any legal existing residential use shall be exempt from the above provision and shall be permitted. (4) ;hg;Outside of the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Residential shall be principal permitted use. (9) ;hg;Employee housing is permitted with Design Review requirements independent of and in addition to Coastal Development Permit requirements. See Chapter 22.42 (Design Review). Such housing would be a Conditional Use.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-d ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential (3), (4) | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES | RETAIL TRADE USES |
| Accessory retail uses | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | 20.32.020 |
| Auto, mobile home, vehicle and parts sales, new | U | — | — | U | — | |
| Auto sales, used | U | — | — | U | — | |
| Bars and drinking places | U | — | U | U | U | |
| Building material stores | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Farmers' markets | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Fuel and ice dealers | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | |
| Grocery stores | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | |
| Liquor stores | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | |
| Outdoor retail sales and activities | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Outdoor retail sales, temporary | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Restaurants, 40 patrons or less | PP, P | PP | PP | PP | U | |
| Restaurants, more than 40 patrons | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Restaurants, with liquor and/ |
U | U | U | U | U | |
| Restaurants, take-out, fast food | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Retail stores, general merchandise | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | |
| Retail stores, visitor/ |
U | U | U | U | — | |
| Second hand stores | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Shopping centers | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Tobacco retail establishments | — | U | U | — | — | 20.32.170 |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (3) ;hg;Within the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Commercial shall be the principal permitted use and Residential shall be a permitted use. In this area Residential shall be limited to: (a) the upper floors, and/or (b) the lower floors if not located on the road-facing side of the property. Residential uses on the ground floor of a new or existing structure of the road-facing side of the property shall only be allowed provided that the development maintains and/or enhances the established character of village commercial core areas. The maintenance and repair of any legal existing residential use shall be exempt from the above provision and shall be permitted. (4) ;hg;Outside of the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Residential shall be principal permitted use.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-e ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential (3), (4) | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES | SERVICE USES |
| Automatic teller machine (ATM), not at bank | PP, P | P | PP | PP | P | |
| Banks and financial services (no drive-thru) | PP, P | — | PP | PP | — | |
| Bed and breakfast, 3 or fewer guest rooms | PP, P | U | — | PP | — | 20.32.040 |
| Bed and breakfast, 4 or 5 guest rooms | U | U | — | U | — | 20.32.040 |
| Business support services | P | — | P | P | — | |
| Cemeteries, columbariums and mortuaries | — | U | — | U | — | |
| Child day-care centers | U | U | U | U | — | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care, large family day-care homes | P | P | P | P | — | 20.32.050 |
| Child day-care, small family day-care homes | P | P | P | P | — | 20.32.050 |
| Construction yards | — | — | — | U | — | |
| Homeless shelters | — | — | P | — | — | 20.32.095 |
| Hotels and motels | U | U | U | U | PP | |
| Medical services - Clinics and laboratories | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Medical services - Hospitals and extended care | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Offices | PP, P | U | PP | PP | — | |
| Personal services | PP, P | — | PP | PP | — | |
| Public utility or safety facilities | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Repair and maintenance consumer products | P | — | P | P | — | |
| Repair and maintenance vehicles | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Service stations | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.160 |
| Storage, accessory | P | P | P | P | U | |
| Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals | U | U | U | U | — | |
| Warehousing | U | — | U | U | — |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (3) ;hg;Within the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Commercial shall be the principal permitted use and Residential shall be a permitted use. In this area Residential shall be limited to: (a) the upper floors, and/or (b) the lower floors if not located on the road-facing side of the property. Residential uses on the ground floor of a new or existing structure of the road-facing side of the property shall only be allowed provided that the development maintains and/or enhances the established character of village commercial core areas. The maintenance and repair of any legal existing residential use shall be exempt from the above provision and shall be permitted. (4) ;hg;Outside of the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Residential shall be principal permitted use.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
TABLE 5-3-f ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COASTAL COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE DISTRICTS (Continued)
| LAND USE (1) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE (1) | C-VCR Village Commercial Residential (3), (4) | C-H1 Limited Roadside Business | C-CP Planned Commercial | C-RMPC Residential Commercial Multiple Planned | C-RCR Resort and Commercial Recreation | See Permit Requirements and Standards in Section |
| TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES | TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS USES |
| Commercial parking and vehicle storage | U | — | U | U | — | |
| Harbors | U | — | U | U | U | |
| Marinas | U | — | U | U | U | |
| Pipelines and utility lines | U | U | U | U | U | |
| Telecommunications facilities | U | U | U | U | U | 20.32.165 |
| Transit stations and terminals | U | — | U | U | U | |
| Transit stop shelters | PP | P | P | P | P | |
| Vehicle and freight terminals | — | — | P | U | — |
KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
| Symbol | Permit Requirements | Procedure is in Section |
|---|---|---|
| PP | Principal permitted use | |
| P | Permitted use. (2) | |
| U | Conditional use, Use Permit required. (2) | Chapter 22.48 |
| — | Use not allowed. (See 22.02.020.E (Allowable Uses of Land) regarding uses not listed.) |
Notes: Listed land uses must be consistent with definitions in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions). (2) ;hg;Design review requirements are contained in Chapter 22.42 (Design Review) rather than in the LCP and such design review requirements apply independent of, and in addition to, Coastal Development Permit requirements. (3) ;hg;Within the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Commercial shall be the principal permitted use and Residential shall be a permitted use. In this area Residential shall be limited to: (a) the upper floors, and/or (b) the lower floors if not located on the road-facing side of the property. Residential uses on the ground floor of a new or existing structure of the road-facing side of the property shall only be allowed provided that the development maintains and/or enhances the established character of village commercial core areas. The maintenance and repair of any legal existing residential use shall be exempt from the above provision and shall be permitted. (4) ;hg;Outside of the mapped village commercial core area of the C-VCR zone, Residential shall be principal permitted use.
Development shall also be consistent, as applicable, with Chapters 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), 20.64 (Coastal Zone Development and Resource Management Standards), 20.65 (Coastal Zone Planned District Development Standards), 20.66 (Coastal Zone Community Standards), and 20.68 (Coastal Development Permit Requirements).
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
20.62.090 - Coastal Special Purpose and Combining Districts.¶
A. Purpose of Section. This Section provides regulations for development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), in the coastal special purpose and combining zoning districts established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established).
B. Purpose and applicability of zoning districts.
- General Applicability.
a. Special purpose districts. Special purpose zoning districts are intended to identify sites suitable for types of land uses that are different from but that can be accommodated along with certain land uses allowed within the other coastal agricultural, residential, and commercial zoning districts established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established).
b. Combining districts. Combining districts are applied to property together with one of the other agricultural, residential, or commercial zoning districts, to highlight areas where important site, neighborhood, or area characteristics require particular attention in project planning.
(1) The combining districts established by this Chapter provide standards that apply to development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), in addition to those of zoning districts.
(2) The applicability of a combining district to property is shown by its map symbol established by Section 20.62.030 (Coastal Zoning Districts Established) being shown as a suffix to the symbol for the primary zoning district. A site designated within a combining district shall be subject to all applicable provisions of this Chapter, in addition to the requirements of the primary zoning district. If provisions of this Chapter conflict with any requirements of a primary zoning district, this Chapter shall control.
- C-PF (Coastal, Public Facilities) Zoning/Combining District.
a. The Coastal Public Facilities "C-PF" zoning/combining district is applied to land in the Coastal Zone suitable for public facilities and public institutional uses, including where a governmental, educational, or other institutional facility is the primary use of the site, in compliance with the Marin County Local Coastal Program. The C-PF district is consistent with the Public Facility and Quasi-Public Facility land use categories of the Marin County Land Use Plan.
b. The C-PF district may be applied to property as a primary zoning district if it is sufficiently different from surrounding land uses as to warrant a separate C-PF zoning district, and as a combining district where a publicly-owned site accommodates land uses that are similar in scale, character, and activities, to surrounding land uses.
- B (Coastal, Minimum Lot Size) Combining District. See Section 20.64.040 (Coastal Minimum Lot Size (-B) Combining District) for the purpose and applicability of this district.
C. Development standards for special purpose/combining districts. Proposed development, as defined in Chapter 20.130 (Coastal Zoning Code Definitions), shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 20.32 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) as applicable and all other applicable provisions of this Title.
(Ord. No. 3791, § III(Exh. A), 2023)
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