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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part II — Base District Regulations›Article 9

Sec. 38-44. Land Use Regulations.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

(Ord 3397, 10/07)

In the following schedule, the letter “P” designates use classifications permitted in “O” districts. The letter “U” designates use classifications permitted on approval of a Use Permit or temporary Use Permit, as provided in Article 22. The “Additional Regulations” column includes certain limitations on allowable uses and references to regulations located elsewhere in this chapter which apply. If a use classification is not listed, it is prohibited.

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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O DISTRICTS LAND USE REGULATIONS

Additional Regulations

Public and Semi-public
Cultural Institutions U
Park and Recreation Facilities P
Public Safety Facilities U See note 1
Utilities -- Major U See note 2
Utilities -- Minor P
Coastal Dependent Research and Education U See note 3
Public Serving Uses U See note 4
Commercial Uses
Cemetery U See note 7
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment U See note 5
Eating and Drinking Establishments U See note 4
Funeral and Interment Services U See note 7
Snack Bar U See note 6
Coastal Dependent or Related Uses U See note 4
Bicycle/Equipment Rentals P See note 8

Accessory Uses: Permitted on the site of a permitted use, but requires a use permit if added on the site of a commercial use or if an accessory commercial use

Temporary Uses Require administrative approval by the Community Development Director

Nonconforming Uses

See Article 28

P = Permitted U = Use Permit Required

Notes:

1 Only lifeguard facilities, small police information kiosks, harbor master office and support services/ facilities are allowed along the waterfront.

2 The following major utilities are prohibited along the waterfront: generating plants, electrical substations, above-ground transmission lines, and switching buildings.

3 Only allowed as specified in the Del Monte Beach Land Use Plan.

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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  • 4 Only allowed as specified in the Monterey Harbor Land Use Plan.

  • 5 Use is prohibited adjacent to the waterfront with the exception of beach entertainment as specified in the Harbor Land Use Plan.

  • 6 Use is prohibited adjacent to the waterfront with the exception of small snack bar facilities as specified in the Harbor Land Use Plan.

  • 7 Use is prohibited within Coastal Zone boundary.

  • 8 No parking spaces are required.

  • (Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3651 § 4, 2022; Ord. 3593 § 4, 2019; Ord. 3472 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. ▸Part II — Base District Regulations
      Overview
      1. Article 5
      2. Article 5A
      3. Article 6
      4. Article 7
      5. Article 8
      6. ▸Article 9
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-42. Specific Purposes.
        2. Sec. 38-43. Applicability.
        3. Sec. 38-44. Land Use Regulations.
        4. Sec. 38-45. Development Regulations.
        5. Sec. 38-46. Review of Plans.
      7. Article 10
      8. Article 11
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    8. Part V — Administration

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