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Title 17 — Zoning

Moorpark Municipal Code § 17.20.060 Permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones

Moorpark Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Moorpark

Cite as: Moorpark Municipal Code § 17.20.060 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.20.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a comprehensive list of uses that would be allowed through the issuance of a zoning clearance and through discretionary permit approval in the various zones within the city.

(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)

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§ 17.20.020. Use of matrices.

The use matrices indicate the level of review required for each use. Review requirements are subject to Chapter 17.44 of this title.

(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)

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§ 17.20.030. Uses not listed.

Review of a use that is not shown in the matrices may be initiated by a written request to the community development director and payment of a review fee established by council resolution. The community development director shall review the proposed use within 10 calendar days and render a written decision based upon the findings be-low.

A. The proposed use is similar in nature, character, and intensity to one or more of the listed uses.

B. The review requirements for the proposed use shall be identical to those similar uses upon which the community development director has based the determination.

If the community development director determines that the use is similar, the director shall inform the planning commission and city council of the director's decision and incorporate the use in the next scheduled zoning ordinance amendment. The decision of the director is final unless appealed in accordance with Chapter 17.44 .

(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023)

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§ 17.20.040. (Reserved)

§ 17.20.050. Permitted uses in open space, agricultural, residential and special…

Permitted uses in open space, agricultural, residential and special purpose zones are set forth in Table 17.20.050 and in the conditions of approval of any applicable residential planned development permits. In addition to the entitlements required by Table 17.20.050, a planned development permit is required for all residential development of 10 or more units. All uses, as applicable, shall comply with Moorpark Municipal Code Title 5, Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations.

Table 17.20.050 PERMITTED USES IN OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
— = Not permitted
P = Permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
TUP = Permitted by Temporary Use Permit
CUP = Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-L R-1 R-2 R-3 TPD
A. Agricultural Uses (minimum lot size of 5 acres required)
1. Animal husbandry as a primary use in accordance with Ch. 17.28
a. Without structures ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
b. With structures of total gross floor areas per lot:
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
1,001—20,000 sq. ft. AP ZC AP — — — — — —
20,001—100,000 sq. ft. CUP AP — — — — — — —
>100,000 sq. ft. CUP — — — — — — — —
2. Animal hospitals, for large animals CUP CUP CUP — — — — — —
3. Apiculture in accordance with Ch. 17.28 (1-acre minimum lot area) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — — —
4. Crop production where no structures are involved ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
5. Greenhouses with a total gross floor area per lot:
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
1,001—20,000 sq. ft. AP AP AP AP — — — — —
> 20,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP — — — — — — —
6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28 CUP CUP CUP CUP — — — — —
7. Commercial boarding, equine or other similar animals (minimum lot size of 1 acre) ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
8. Wholesale nurseries, tree farms and ornamental plant farms including container plants (see Ch. 17.28 ). *Only allowed in these zones when within overhead electrical utility corridors AP AP AP AP — AP* — — —
9. Wildlife sanctuaries CUP CUP — — — — — — —
10. Commercial cannabis activity except as provided in Table 17.20.050(D)(18) and (19) — — — — — — — — —
11. Cultivation of industrial hemp — — — — — — — — —
12. Industrial hemp warehousing, and manufacturing and processing — — — — — — — — —
B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses B. Residential Uses
1. Bed and breakfast inns — CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
2. Family day care homes (small) P P P P P P P P P
3. Family day care homes (large) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
4. Home schooling P P P P P P P P P
5. Transitional and supportive housing (structure subject to the same zoning requirements, permitting procedures, and regulatory requirements as other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district) P P P P P P P P —
6. Residential care facility located within an existing residential structure (structure subject to the same zoning requirements, permitting procedures, and regulatory requirements as other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district) P P P P P P P P P
7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family 7. Dwellings, single-family
a. Standard construction, including manufactured and factory-built housing consistent with Ch. 17.28 (for 10 or more homes constructed in the R-A, R-O, R-E, O-S, A-E, R-L, R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones a planned development permit is required) AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
b. Less than 10 affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 — — — — AP AP AP AP —
c. Accessory dwelling units when in compliance with Ch. 17.28 P P P P P P P P —
8. Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot
a. 2 dwelling units — — — AP AP AP AP AP —
b. 2 dwelling units for affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 — — — AP AP AP AP AP —
9. Dwellings, multiple-family (3 or more units)
a. Less than 10 dwelling units (for 10 or more homes constructed in the R-A, R-L, R-E, R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones a planned development permit is required) — — — AP AP AP AP AP —
b. Less than 10 affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 — — — AP AP AP AP AP —
c. 10 or more dwelling units (residential planned development permit required for any project resulting in 10 or more units) — — RPD RPD RPD RPD RPD RPD RPD
10. Mobilehome parks in compliance with the applicable standards of the zone in which it is located. It shall include recreation facilities with minimum distance between structures of 10 ft. and minimum distances between accessory structures of 6 ft. — — CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
11. Model homes, temporary office for the sale of homes or lots in a subdivision that are a part of an approved tentative map and when there is a model complex plan/temporary office plan approved by the community development director (temporary construction trailers require a temporary use permit) — AP AP AP AP AP AP AP —
12. Residential short-term rental units — — — — — — — — —
C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses
1. Places of religious assembly, with or without schools and/or social services, including emergency shelters — — CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
2. Social clubs with or without alcoholic beverage sales — — CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
3. Colleges and universities — — — CUP — — — — —
4. Energy production from renewable resources CUP CUP CUP — — — — — —
5. Governmental uses including, but not limited to, city offices, community rooms, fire stations, human service centers, libraries, police stations, public utility facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
6. Utility structures (electrical boxes, transformers and valve apparatus that have no covered floor area and are attached to the ground by poles, columns or pedestals shall not require a zoning clearance) AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities
a. Major wireless communications facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
b. Minor wireless communications facilities AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
c. Collocation wireless communications facilities (consistent with definition of "collocation facility" in § 17.42.020 ) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
d. Modification of existing wireless communication facilities that is not a substantial change (pursuant to § 6409(a) of Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses
1. Animal keeping as an accessory use when the primary use is residential in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28
a. Apiculture (minimum lot size: 1 acre) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — — —
b. Aviaries (minimum lot size: 5 acres) AP AP AP AP — — — — —
c. Farm animals including horses and ponies subject to the requirements of Ch. 17.28 P P P P P — — — —
d. Pet animals are allowed in all zones subject to the requirements of Ch. 17.28 P P P P P P P P P
e. Wild animals subject to the requirements of Ch. 6.24 AP AP AP — — — — — —
2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures 2. Accessory structures
a. Balcony, deck, patio covers, room additions, or storage sheds (sheds and other similar structures as described in § 17.24.025.A.7.b are permitted) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC —
b. Fences and walls less than 6 ft. and retaining walls less than 3 ft. in height, paving and decks when constructed lower than 30 in. above the immediate surrounding natural grade. (No building permit required) P P P P P P P P P
c. Fences and walls greater than 6 ft. and retaining walls greater than 3 ft. in height, paving and decks when constructed higher than 30 in. above the immediate surrounding natural grade ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
d. Swimming, wading, ornamental pools, or spas where a building permit is required ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
e. Swimming, wading, ornamental pools, or spas where a building permit is not required P P P P P P P P P
3. Antenna or flagpole, ground mounted, noncommercial
a. <35 ft. high AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
b. >35 ft. high CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
4. Dwelling, caretaker AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
5. Dwelling, employee housing ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
6. Dwellings, farm labor (see Ch. 17.28 ) ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — — —
7. Home occupation when conducted in an existing residence and consistent with the requirements of § 17.28.020.B P P P P P P P P P
8. Maintenance and minor repair to buildings involving structural alterations ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
9. Temporary motion picture, television, or still photography production (see § 17.28.120 ) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
10. Mobilehomes or recreation vehicle as temporary dwelling on the site of an active building permit during construction TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
11. Produce stands (see Ch. 17.28 ) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — —
12. Garden, community AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
13. Recreational facilities CUP — CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP —
14. Storage of building materials in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
15. Storage, open, consistent with Ch. 17.28 P P P P P P P P P
16. Soil testing for wells, foundations, septic systems and similar construction P P P P P P P P P
17. Temporary uses TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
18. Commercial cannabis activity — — — — — — — — —
19. Indoor personal cultivation of cannabis of up to 6 plants per private residence when consistent with Health and Safety Code § 11362.2 (outdoor personal cultivation of cannabis is prohibited) P P P P P P P P P

(Ord. 515 § 10, 2023; Ord. 521, 1/17/2024)

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§ 17.20.060. Permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones.

Permitted uses in commercial and industrial zones are set forth in Table 17.20.060 and in the conditions of approval of any applicable commercial and industrial planned development permits. In addition to the entitlements required by Table 17.20.060, a planned development permit is required in all commercial and industrial zones for any new construction of building floor area 10,000 square feet or greater in commercial zones and 50,000 square feet or greater in an industrial zone, and an administrative permit is required in all commercial and industrial zones for any new construction of less than 10,000 square feet of building floor area in a commercial zone and less than 50,000 square feet of building floor area in an industrial zone. All uses, except for those specifically identified as outdoor uses, shall be operated within a building. Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance, a discretionary permit, or an exception, the community development director shall verify that the site, use or structure has an approved planned development permit or administrative permit if needed in accordance with this section and Chapter 17.44. All uses shall comply with Moorpark Municipal Code Title 5, Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations.

Table 17.20.060 PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
— = Not permitted
P = Permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
TUP = Permitted by Temporary Use Permit
CUP = Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
Zones C-O C-1 C-P-D/ C-2 C-OT M-1 M-2 I I-F
A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses A. Retail and Service Uses
1. Adult businesses when in compliance with §§ 17.24.040(M) , 17.78.050 and Ch. 5.18 — — — — ZC ZC — —
2. Alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption when in conjunction with another city-approved retail or service use other than automobile service station or liquor store
a. Beer and/or wine — AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — AP 3
b. Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages — AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — AP 3
3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle
a. Brakes, oil changes, tires and shock sales and installation, tune-ups and other light service and repair (with or without hydraulic lifts) — CUP AP 3 — AP 3 AP 3 — —
b. Car washes, self-service or automatic with or without automotive services stations — — CUP — CUP CUP — —
c. Engine rebuilding, transmission repair, steam cleaning, auto body, painting — — — — CUP CUP — —
d. Parts and supplies — ZC ZC — ZC ZC — —
e. Rental — — AP — AP AP — —
f. Sales, with or without service and parts — — CUP — CUP CUP — —
g. Service stations with or without mini-marts and with or without beer and wine sales for off-site consumption — — CUP — — CUP — —
4. Body piercing and/or tattoo AP AP AP AP
5. Building supplies — — AP 3 AP 3 — AP 3 — AP 3
6. Hay and feed sales — — — CUP — CUP — CUP
7. Hotels, motels, boardinghouses and bed and breakfast inns when in compliance with Ch. 5.44 CUP CUP CUP CUP — — — CUP
8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries 8. Kennels and catteries
a. 8 or fewer animals — — — — AP 3 AP 3 — —
b. 9 or more animals — — — — CUP CUP — —
9. Liquor stores (when located no closer than 1,000 ft. of any other liquor store or public or private school) — CUP CUP CUP — — — CUP
10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity 10. Commercial cannabis activity
a. Prohibited in all zones, except as required by state law, as provided in "b" below — — — — — — — —
b. Nonstorefront retail (delivery only) medicinal cannabis business in a physical premises only when any property line at the proposed location is more than 600 feet from the nearest property line of any existing residentially-zoned property, school, park, licensed daycare facility or youth center, or place of religious assembly — — — — CUP — — —
11. Nurseries (retail) with or without container grown plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an enclosed area — — AP — — — — CUP
12. Nurseries (wholesale and/or retail) with or without container grown plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an enclosed area — — — — — AP — CUP
13. Pawnshops when in compliance with Ch. 5.32 — — AP — — — — —
14. Pest control services — — — — AP 3 AP 3 — —
15. Private post offices, parcel services, copy centers ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — —
16. Psychics, fortunetelling, and spiritual advisors when in compliance with Title 5 of this code ZC 4 ZC 4 ZC 4 — — — — —
17. Recreational vehicle storage yards when not located on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element Moorpark Network Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling — — — — — CUP — —
18. Recycling centers — — CUP — CUP CUP — —
19. Recycling drop-off bins when located in an area determined by the community development director not to be in conflict with parking, vehicle or pedestrian circulation ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — ZC
20. Rental and leasing of large equipment with or without outdoor storage and repair — — — — AP 3 AP 3 — —
21. Retail shops and personal service establishments, except as otherwise indicated in this table, including, but not limited to, antiques, art and craft dealers and supplies, bakeries, barbers, beauty salons, bicycle sales/service, books and stationery, camera/photo stores including on-site processing, carpet and flooring sales/cleaning/installation, clothing and fabric stores, computer sales and service, department and variety stores, dry cleaners, electronic equipment sales and service, florists, food markets, gift and novelty stores, hardware and tool stores, home and office furniture and equipment sales, home appliance sales and service, housewares sales, jewelry stores, key and locksmiths, music stores (including recorded music and musical instrument sales, service, and lessons), newsstands, paint stores, party supply sales and rental, pet grooming, pet sales and supplies, pharmacies, photography studios, pool and spa sales and supplies, shoe stores, sporting goods and equestrian supplies, small equipment rental (no outdoor storage), toy and hobby stores, video/DVD/CD sales and rental, wireless sales/service, and uses which the community development director determines to be similar when in compliance with § 17.20.030 — ZC ZC ZC — — — ZC
22. Warehousing with limited distribution conducted within a retail sales establishment combined with limited distribution and/or warehousing not exceeding 40% of gross floor area of the building/tenant space in which it is located — — AP 3 — — — — AP 3
23. Retail sales in the M-1 and M-2 zone limited to a maximum of 20% of the gross floor area of the building in which it is located. In an industrial complex the 20% shall be computed on the basis of the cumulative total floor area of the industrial planned development (IPD) — — — — AP AP — AP
24. Retail sales (temporary) in the M-1 and M-2 zones. Issuance of a temporary use permit shall take the place of a zoning clearance — — — TUP TUP — TUP
25. Thrift stores, secondhand shops, consignment stores when in compliance with Ch. 5.32 — — AP AP — — — ZC
26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6 26. Tobacco sales 6
a. Retail smoking products stores, as defined in Ch. 8.32 — — CUP — — — — —
b. Sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarette (vaping) products from retail establishments other than retail smoking products stores — AP AP AP — AP — —
c. Smoking and vaping lounges where tobacco and vaping products are sold for on-site consumption (e.g., cigar lounges, hookah lounges, vaping lounges) other than retail smoking products stores — — — — — — — —
27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp 27. Industrial hemp
a. Industrial hemp product retail sales, stand-alone retail store (consistent with the requirements of § 17.28.080 ) ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — ZC
b. Industrial hemp product retail sales, accessory (sales display area limited to a maximum of 5% of the retail floor area of the establishment in which it is located) P P P P — — — P
B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places B. Eating and Drinking Places
1. Bars with or without entertainment, including, but not limited to, cocktail lounges, cabarets — — CUP CUP CUP CUP — CUP
2. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries/tasting rooms, distilleries, with or without restaurant and with or without outdoor seating and with or without entertainment — — CUP CUP CUP CUP — AP
3. Restaurants and similar establishments engaged primarily in the retail sale of prepared food for on-site or off-site consumption in accordance with the restrictions below:
a. With or without entertainment and with or without on-site consumption of beer and wine and other alcoholic beverages and with or without outdoor seating — CUP AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — AP 3
b. With drive-in or drive-through facilities (sale of alcoholic beverages from the drive-in or drive-through facilities is prohibited) with or without outdoor seating (only permitted in the C-P-D zone) — — CUP — — — — —
c. Outdoor dining when in compliance with § 17.28.135 (outdoor dining located on public right-of-way shall be permitted with an Encroachment Permit in compliance with Ch. 12.04 ) — AP AP AP AP AP — AP
C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses C. Office and Professional Uses
1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services 1. Financial services
a. Banks and other financial institutions, except those set forth below ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — — ZC
b. Check cashing, payday loan, and vehicle title loan establishments (only permitted in C-P-D zone) — — ZC — — — — —
c. Automated/automatic teller machines (ATMs) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — — ZC
2. Laboratories: research and scientific ZC — ZC — ZC ZC — ZC
a. Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory CUP — — — CUP — — CUP
3. Professional and administrative offices, including, but not limited to: accounting, advertising agencies, chiropractic, collection services; dental, direct mail marketing companies, employment agencies, engineering services, insurance, investment; medical, optical and related health services; planning services (not including hospitals or urgent care), real estate services; secretarial services, travel agencies, and uses which the community development director determines to be similar when in compliance with § 17.20.030 ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — ZC
4. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals — — — — — — — —
a. Without boarding (keeping of animals indoors and on-site for medical purposes shall not be considered boarding) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC — ZC
b. With boarding indoors or outdoors (8 or fewer animals) — — AP 3 — AP 3 AP — AP 3
c. With boarding indoors or outdoors (9 or more animals) — — CUP — CUP CUP — —
5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter 5. Animal rescue or animal shelter
a. 8 or fewer animals — — AP 3 — AP 3 AP 3 — —
b. 9 or more animals — — CUP — CUP CUP — —
6. Massage establishments when in compliance with Ch. 5.48
a. Massage establishments with 4 or more massage stations, or where 20% or more of the floor area is dedicated to massage services (only permitted in the C-P-D zone) — — CUP — — — — —
b. Massage establishments at day spas, salons, or similar uses with 3 or fewer massage stations, provided that less than 20% of the floor area is dedicated to massage services ZC ZC ZC ZC — — — CUP
7. Motion picture and television production — — CUP 1 — CUP CUP — CUP
D. Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution, and Warehousing Uses
1. Cement, concrete and plaster — — — — — CUP — —
2. Distribution and transportation facilities — — — — CUP CUP — —
3. Heavy machinery repair, including trucks, tractors and buses — — — — — CUP — —
4. Manufacturing, assembly, and product fabrication, including, but not limited to, appliances, cabinets, cleaners, clothing, computers, cosmetics, detergents, electronics, furniture, leather products, machinery, medical and scientific instruments, paper, perfumes, pharmaceuticals, photographic and optical goods, plastic products, signs and advertising displays, soap, textiles and other uses which the community development director determines to be similar when in compliance with § 17.20.030 — — CUP 1 — ZC 4 ZC 4 — ZC 4
5. Outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city approved use and when all storage is screened by a 6-ft. high masonry wall or solid fence that is architecturally matched to the primary structure — — AP 3 — AP 3 AP 3 — AP 3
6. Self-storage or mini-storage when not located on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element Moorpark Network Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling — — — — CUP CUP — —
7. Warehousing — — CUP 1,2 — ZC 4 ZC 4 — ZC 4
8. Welding — — — — AP AP — CUP
9. Industrial hemp warehousing, and manufacturing and processing (except that the process of combining prepared industrial hemp ingredients with other products shall be allowed as an accessory use within a permitted processing or assembly use, with a zoning clearance) — — — — — — — —
E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses E. Public and Semi-Public Uses
1. Amusement and recreational facilities as defined in Ch. 17.08
a. Arcades (video and computer) and cyber cafés — ZC ZC ZC — — — ZC
b. Health clubs, gymnasiums, fitness centers, and fitness studios for uses such as martial arts, yoga, dance, and other similar uses or combination of uses
i. Up to 10,000 sq. ft. ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
ii. Over 10,000 sq. ft. — AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — — ZC 3
c. Auditoriums, community centers, dancehalls, banquet facility, event facility, and indoor motion picture theaters (service of food or alcohol may require additional permits) CUP CUP CUP CUP CP CUP CUP CUP
d. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys, without alcohol — — AP AP — — — AP
e. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys, with alcohol — — AP 3 AP 3 — — — AP 3
2. Community care facility CUP CUP CUP — — — — —
a. Community care facility, six or fewer persons AP AP AP — — — — —
3. Emergency shelters (see Ch. 17.28 ) (*allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted in C-P-D zone; emergency shelters are also allowed in conjunction with permitted places of religious assembly) — — ZC* — — — — —
4. Single room occupancy unit development in compliance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28 (*allowed in C-2 zone only, not permitted in C-P-D zone) — — ZC* — — — — —
5. Social clubs without alcohol — — AP — AP — AP AP
6. Social clubs with service of alcohol — — CUP — CUP — CUP CUP
7. Energy production from renewable resources — — — — — CUP CUP CUP
8. Energy storage within a building — — — — — — — —
9. Governmental uses, including, but not limited to, city offices, community rooms, fire stations, human service centers, libraries, police stations, public utility facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
10. Hospitals including urgent care CUP — AP 3 — AP 3 — AP 3 —
11. Places of religious assembly, with or without schools and/or social services, including emergency shelters
a. Up to 5,000 sq. ft. CUP AP AP AP AP CUP CUP CUP
b. Over 5,000 sq. ft. CUP AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 CUP CUP CUP
12. Private education facilities including, but not limited to, colleges and universities, elementary, middle and high schools CUP CUP AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — CUP CUP
13. Private training facilities, including, but not limited to, professional and vocational schools, art and craft schools, music schools not part of a music store, and driver training schools CUP CUP AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — — AP 3
14. Recreational facilities, private — — AP 3 AP 3 AP 3 — CUP AP 3
15. Utility structures (electrical boxes, transformers and valve apparatus that have no covered floor area and are attached to the ground by poles, columns or pedestals shall not require a zone clearance) AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
16. Wireless communications facilities, in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 17.42
a. Major wireless communications facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
b. Minor wireless communications facilities AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
c. Collocation wireless communications facilities (consistent with definition of "collocation facility" in § 17.42.020 ) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
d. Modification of existing wireless communication facilities that is not a substantial change (pursuant to § 6409(a) of Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012) ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
17. Funeral home — — — — AP AP — —
F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses F. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses
1. Outdoor sales CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP — CUP
2. Retail shops and services as listed in Table 17.20.060(A)(21) when the uses are determined by the community development director to be ancillary to office use of the property AP — — — — — — AP
3. Temporary motion picture, television, or still photography production (and related activities and structures) in accordance with § 17.28.120 TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
4. Temporary uses TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
5. Drive-through facilities associated with permitted uses in the zone other than eating and drinking places (not allowed in C-2 zone) — — CUP — CUP — — CUP
6. Cultivation of industrial hemp — — — — — — — —

Notes:

1 Sites greater than eight acres that are adjacent to both a freeway interchange and an arterial roadway as identified in the circulation element and that are not adjacent to planned residential uses.
2 With at least 10% of the floor area of the building dedicated to retail uses.
3 If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required.
4 If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property an administrative permit is required.
5 "Permitted" in the Carlsberg specific plan requires a zoning clearance.
6 Alcohol or smoking establishment shall be located no closer than 500 feet from a park, school or church.

(Ord. 514 § 10, 2023; Ord. 515 § 10, 2023; Ord. 518 § 7, 2023; Ord. 521, 1/17/2024; Ord. 529, 9/3/2025)

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§ 17.20.070. Permitted uses in mixed use zones.

Permitted uses in mixed use zones are set forth in Table 17.20.070 and in the conditions of approval of any applicable mixed use planned development permits. In addition to the entitlements required by Table 17.20.070, a planned development permit is required in all mixed use zones for any new building construction or conversion of an existing building to a new mixed-use development which was previously exclusively used for an individual use (for example a commercial building). All mixed-use planned development permits shall be reviewed by the planning commission and decided by the city council. Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance, a discretionary permit, or an exception, the community development director shall verify that the site, use or structure has an approved planned development permit or administrative permit if needed in accordance with this section and Chapter 17.44. All uses shall comply with Moorpark Municipal Code Title 5, Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations.

Table 17.20.070 PERMITTED USES IN MIXED USE ZONES
— = Not permitted
P = Permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
TUP = Permitted by Temporary Use Permit
CUP = Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
Zones MUL MUM MUD
A. Agricultural Uses (minimum lot size of 5 acres required)
1. Animal husbandry as a primary use in accordance with Ch. 17.28
a. Without structures — — —
b. With structures of total gross floor areas per lot:
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. — — —
1,001—20,000 sq. ft. — — —
20,001—100,000 sq. ft. — — —
>100,000 sq. ft. — — —
2. Animal hospitals, for large animals — — —
3. Apiculture — — —
4. Crop production where no structures are involved — — —
5. Greenhouses with a total gross floor area per lot:
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. — — —
1,001—20,000 sq. ft. — — —
> 20,000 sq. ft. — — —
6. Kennels and catteries (domestic) see Ch. 17.28 — — —
7. Wholesale nurseries, tree farms and ornamental plant farms including container plants (see Ch. 17.28 ). Only allowed in these zones when within overhead electrical utility corridors — — —
8. Wildlife sanctuaries — — —
9. Cultivation of industrial hemp — — —
10. Industrial hemp warehousing, and manufacturing and processing — — —
B. Residential Uses—New or converted mixed-use projects require a residential planned development permit
1. Boardinghouses and bed and breakfast — — —
2. Family day care homes and home schooling, transitional and supportive housing, and low barrier navigation centers:
a. Family day care homes (small) ZC ZC ZC
b. Family day care homes (large) ZC ZC ZC
c. Home schooling ZC ZC ZC
d. Transitional and supportive housing P P P
e. Low barrier navigation centers ZC ZC ZC
f. Residential care facility (subject to the same zoning requirements and procedures as other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district) P P P
3. Dwellings, single-family 3. Dwellings, single-family 3. Dwellings, single-family 3. Dwellings, single-family
a. Standard construction, including manufactured housing consistent with Ch. 17.28 — — —
b. Less than 5 affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 ZC ZC ZC
c. Accessory dwelling units when in compliance with Ch. 17.28 ZC ZC ZC
4. Dwellings, two-family or 2 single-family dwellings on 1 lot ZC ZC ZC
a. Less than 5 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC
b. Less than 5 affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 ZC ZC ZC
5. Dwellings, multiple-family 5. Dwellings, multiple-family 5. Dwellings, multiple-family 5. Dwellings, multiple-family
a. Less than 5 dwelling units ZC ZC ZC
b. Less than 5 affordable or senior housing units when in compliance with Ch. 17.64 ZC ZC ZC
6. Mobilehome parks in compliance with the applicable standards of the zone in which it is located. It shall include recreation facilities with minimum distance between structures of 10 ft. and minimum distances between accessory structures of 6 ft. — — —
7. Model homes, temporary office for the sale of homes or lots in a subdivision that are a part of an approved tentative map and when there is a model complex plan/temporary office plan approved by the community development director — — —
8. Residential short-term rental units — — —
C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses C. Public and Quasi-Public Uses
1. Places of religious assembly, with or without schools and/or social services, including emergency shelters CUP CUP CUP
2. Social clubs with or without alcoholic beverage sales CUP CUP CUP
3. Colleges and universities CUP CUP CUP
4. Energy production from renewable resources — — —
5. Governmental uses, including, but not limited to, city offices, community rooms, fire stations, human service centers, libraries, police stations, public utility facilities CUP CUP CUP
6. Utility structures (electrical boxes, transformers and valve apparatus that have no covered floor area and are attached to the ground by poles, columns or pedestals shall not require a zoning clearance) AP AP AP
7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities 7. Wireless communications facilities
a. Major wireless communications facilities CUP CUP CUP
b. Minor wireless communications facilities AP AP AP
c. Collocation wireless communications facilities (consistent with definition of "collocation facility" in § 17.42.020 ) ZC ZC ZC
d. Modification of existing wireless communication facilities that is not a substantial change (pursuant to § 6409(a) of Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012) ZC ZC ZC
8. Amusement and recreational facilities as defined in Ch. 17.08
a. Arcades (video and computer) and cyber cafés ZC ZC ZC
b. Health clubs, gymnasiums, fitness centers, and fitness studios for uses such as martial arts, yoga, dance, and other similar uses or combination of uses
i. Up to 10,000 sq. ft. ZC ZC ZC
ii. Over 10,000 sq. ft. AP 2 AP 2 AP 2
c. Auditoriums, community centers, dancehalls, banquet facility, event facility, and indoor motion picture theaters (service of food or alcohol may require additional permits) — — —
d. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys, without alcohol AP AP AP
e. Billiard and pool establishments, and bowling alleys, with alcohol AP 2 AP 2 AP 2
9. Community care facility CUP CUP CUP
D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses
1. Animal keeping as an accessory use when the primary use is residential in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28
a. Apiculture — — —
b. Aviaries (minimum lot size: 5 acres) — — —
c. Farm animals including horses and ponies subject to the requirements of Ch. 17.28 — — —
d. Pet animals are allowed in all zones subject to the requirements of Ch. 17.28 — — —
e. Wild animals subject to the requirements of Ch. 6.24 — — —
2. Accessory structures
a. Balcony, deck, patio covers, room additions, or storage sheds ZC ZC ZC
b. Fences and walls less than 6 ft. and retaining walls less than 3 ft. in height, paving and decks when constructed lower than 30 in. above the immediate surrounding natural grade ZC ZC ZC
c. Fences and walls greater than 6 ft. and retaining walls greater than 3 ft. in height, paving and decks when constructed higher than 30 in. above the immediate surrounding natural grade AP AP AP
d. Swimming, wading, ornamental pools, or spas where a building permit is required ZC ZC ZC
e. Swimming, wading, ornamental pools, or spas where a building permit is not required ZC ZC ZC
3. Antenna or flagpole, ground mounted, noncommercial
a. <35 ft. high AP AP AP
b. >35 ft. high CUP CUP CUP
4. Dwelling, caretaker AP AP AP
5. Dwellings, farm labor (see Ch. 17.28 ) — — —
6. Home occupation when conducted in an existing single-family home and consistent with the requirements of Ch. 17.28 P P P
7. Maintenance and minor repair to buildings involving structural alterations P P P
8. Temporary motion picture, television, or still photography production (see § 17.28.120 ) TUP TUP TUP
9. Mobilehomes or recreation vehicle as temporary dwelling on the site of an active building permit during construction — — —
10. Produce stands in compliance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28 — — —
11. Recreational facilities CUP CUP CUP
12. Storage of building materials in accordance with the requirements of Ch. 17.28 ZC ZC ZC
13. Storage, open, consistent with Ch. 17.28 P P P
14. Soil testing for wells, foundations, septic systems and similar construction P P P
15. Temporary uses TUP TUP TUP
16. Indoor personal cultivation of cannabis of up to 6 plants per private residence when consistent with Health and Safety Code § 11362.2 (outdoor personal cultivation of cannabis is prohibited) P P P
E. Retail and Service Uses—New or converted mixed-use projects require a residential planned development permit
1. Adult businesses when in compliance with §§ 17.24.040(M) , 17.78.050 and Ch. 5.18 — — —
2. Alcoholic beverage sales 2. Alcoholic beverage sales 2. Alcoholic beverage sales 2. Alcoholic beverage sales
a. Alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption when in conjunction with another city-approved retail or service use other than automobile service station or liquor store CUP AP ZC
b. Beer and/or wine CUP CUP CUP
c. Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages CUP CUP CUP
d. Liquor stores (when located no closer than 1,000 ft. of any other liquor store or public or private school) CUP AP ZC
3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle 3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle
a. Brakes, oil changes, tires and shock sales and installation, tune-ups and other light service and repair (with or without hydraulic lifts) — — —
b. Car washes, self-service or automatic with or without automotive services stations — — —
c. Engine rebuilding, transmission repair, steam cleaning, auto body, painting — — —
d. Parts and supplies — — —
e. Rental — — —
f. Sales, with or without service and parts — — —
g. Service stations with or without mini-marts and with or without beer and wine sales for off-site consumption — — —
4. Body piercing and/or tattoo — CUP AP
5. Building supplies — — —
6. Hay and feed sales — — —
7. Hotels, motels, boardinghouses, and bed and breakfast inns when in compliance with Ch. 5.44 CUP CUP CUP
8. Bed and breakfast inns — AP ZC
9. Kennels and catteries — — —
10. Commercial cannabis activity — — —
11. Nurseries (retail) with or without container grown plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an enclosed area — — —
12. Nurseries (wholesale and/or retail) with or without container grown plants when all equipment and supplies kept in an enclosed area — — —
13. Pawnshops when in compliance with Ch. 5.32 — — —
14. Pest control services — — —
15. Private post offices, parcel services, copy centers ZC ZC ZC
16. Psychics, fortunetelling, and spiritual advisors when in compliance with Title 5 — — —
17. Recreational vehicle storage yards when not located on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element Moorpark Network Map and with or without a caretaker dwelling — — —
18. Recycling centers — — —
19. Recycling drop-off bins when located in an area determined by the community development director not to be in conflict with parking, vehicle or pedestrian circulation CUP AP ZC
20. Rental and leasing of large equipment with or without outdoor storage and repair — — —
21. Retail shops and personal service establishments, except as otherwise indicated in this table, including, but not limited to, antiques, art and craft dealers and supplies, bakeries, barbers, beauty salons, bicycle sales/service, books and stationery, camera/photo stores including on-site processing, carpet and flooring sales/cleaning/installation, clothing and fabric stores, computer sales and service, department and variety stores, dry cleaners, electronic equipment sales and service, florists, food markets, gift and novelty stores, hardware and tool stores, home and office furniture and equipment sales, home appliance sales and service, housewares sales, jewelry stores, key and locksmiths, music stores (including recorded music and musical instrument sales, service, and lessons), newsstands, paint stores, party supply sales and rental, pet grooming, pet sales and supplies, pharmacies, photography studios, pool and spa sales and supplies, shoe stores, sporting goods and equestrian supplies, small equipment rental (no outdoor storage), toy and hobby stores, video/DVD/CD sales and rental, wireless sales/service, and uses which the community development director determines to be similar when in compliance with § 17.20.030 ZC ZC ZC
22. Retail sales combined with limited distribution and/or warehousing not exceeding 40% of gross floor area of the building/tenant space in which it is located — — —
23. Thrift stores, secondhand shops, consignment stores when in compliance with Ch. 5.32 AP AP ZC
24. Tobacco sales 24. Tobacco sales 24. Tobacco sales 24. Tobacco sales
a. Retail smoking products stores, as defined in Ch. 8.32 AP AP AP
b. Sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarette (vaping) products from retail establishments other than retail smoking products stores AP AP AP
c. Smoking and vaping lounges where tobacco and vaping products are sold for on-site consumption (e.g., cigar lounges, hookah lounges, vaping lounges) other than retail smoking products stores — — —
25. Industrial hemp 25. Industrial hemp 25. Industrial hemp 25. Industrial hemp
a. Industrial hemp product retail sales, stand-alone retail store (consistent with the requirements of § 17.28.080 ) ZC ZC ZC
b. Industrial hemp product retail sales, accessory (sales display area limited to a maximum of 5% of the retail floor area of the establishment in which it is located) P P P
F. Eating and Drinking Places F. Eating and Drinking Places F. Eating and Drinking Places F. Eating and Drinking Places
1. Bars with or without entertainment including, but not limited to, cocktail lounges, cabarets CUP CUP CUP
2. Breweries, microbreweries, wineries/tasting rooms, distilleries, with or without restaurant and with or without outdoor seating and with or without entertainment AP 2 AP 2 ZC 2
3. Restaurants and similar establishments engaged primarily in the retail sale of prepared food for on-site or off-site consumption in accordance with the restrictions below:
a. With or without entertainment and with or without on-site consumption of beer and wine and other alcoholic beverages and with or without outdoor seating AP 2 AP 2 AP 2
b. With drive-in or drive-through facilities (sale of alcoholic beverages from the drive-in or drive-through facilities is prohibited) with or without outdoor seating (only permitted in the C-P-D zone) — — —
G. Office and Professional Uses
1. Financial services
a. Banks and other financial institutions, except those set forth below ZC ZC ZC
b. Check cashing, payday loan, and vehicle title loan establishments. — — —
c. Automated/automatic teller machines (ATMs) ZC ZC ZC
2. Laboratories: research and scientific
a. Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory — — —
3. Professional and administrative offices, including, but not limited to: accounting, advertising agencies, chiropractic, collection services; dental, direct mail marketing companies, employment agencies, engineering services, insurance, investment; medical, optical and related health services; planning services, real estate services; secretarial services, travel agencies, and uses which the community development director determines to be similar when in compliance with § 17.20.030 AP AP AP
4. Veterinary offices and animal hospitals
a. Without boarding (keeping of animals indoors and on site for medical purposes shall not be considered boarding) AP ZC ZC
b. With boarding indoors or outdoors — — —
5. Massage establishments when in compliance with Ch. 5.48
a. Massage establishments with 4 or more massage stations, or where 20% or more of the floor area is dedicated to massage services (only permitted in the C-P-D zone) — — —
b. Massage establishments at day spas, salons, or similar uses with 3 or fewer massage stations, provided that less than 20% of the floor area is dedicated to massage services CUP AP ZC
6. Motion picture and television production — AP ZC

Notes:

1 "Permitted" in the Carlsberg specific plan requires a zoning clearance.
2 If within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required.

(Ord. 512 § 10, 2023; Ord. 515 § 10, 2023; Ord. 521, 1/17/2024)

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