Article 12

AP ADMINISTRATIVE-PROFESSIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT

Sections:

• § 38-60. Specific Purposes.

§ 38-61. Applicability and Zoning Designator. § 38-62. Land Use Regulations. § 38-63. Development Regulations. § 38-64. Review of Plans.

The AP Administrative-Professional Overlay District is intended to provide a mechanism for considering administrative, professional, and related office uses in R-3 Residential Medium-density Multi-family Dwelling Districts.

The AP Administrative-Professional Overlay District may be combined with any R-3 Residential Medium-density Multi-family Dwelling District. It may be initiated by the Planning Commission or City Council under the procedures established in Article 26 -- Amendments. Each AP Overlay District shall be shown on the Zoning Map by adding an “AP” to the base district designator.

In the AP Overlay District, any use listed as a principal permitted use in the CO Office and Professional District may be allowed with a use permit. Additionally, a combination of office and residential uses may be allowed with a use permit. Accessory dwelling units in accord with Section 38-112.6 may also be allowed in an AP Overlay District where single-family or multifamily dwellings are permitted, and junior accessory dwelling units may be permitted in an AP Overlay District where single-family dwellings are permitted. (Ord. 3641 § 17, 2021)

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

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All uses in the AP Overlay District shall comply with the Development Regulations of the underlying R-3 Residential Medium-density Multi-family Dwelling District. All uses shall provide off-street parking and loading spaces, as required in Article 18 -- Off-street Parking and Loading Regulations. The location and area of all signs visible from outside buildings shall be subject to approval by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 3715 § 16, 2025)

Applications for new construction shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review by the Development Review Committee and the Planning Commission. (Ord. 3715 § 16, 2025; Ord. 3653 § 19, 2022; Ord. 3424 § 1, 2009)