Title 20›Part 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards
Chapter 20.24
Newport Beach Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Newport Beach
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT (IG)
ing and research and development) and limited accessory commercial and office uses. (Ord. 201021 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
Sections:
20.24.010 Purposes of Industrial Zoning District.
20.24.020 Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.
20.24.030 Industrial Zoning Districts General Development Standards.
20.24.010 Purposes of Industrial Zoning District. ¶
The IG Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a wide range of moderate to low intensity industrial uses (e.g., light manufactur-
20.24.020 Industrial Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements. ¶
A. Allowed Land Uses. Table 2-12 indicates the uses allowed within each zoning district and the permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Part 5 of this title (Planning Permit Procedures).
B. Prohibited Land Uses. Any table cell with “—” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zoning district.
C. Applicable Regulations. The last column in the tables (“Specific Use Regulations”) may include a reference to additional regulations that apply to the use.
| TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Industrial Zoning District | Industrial Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | ||
| P | Permitted by Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
|
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) | |
| LTP | Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
|
| — | **Not allowed *** | |
| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
IG | Specific Use Regulations |
| Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses | ||
| Food Processing | P | |
| Handicraft Industry | P | |
| Industry | ||
| Small—10,000 sq. ft. or less | P | |
| Large—Over 10,000 sq. ft. | MUP | |
| Personal Storage (Mini Storage) | MUP | |
| Research and Development, General | P | |
| Research and Development, Restricted | MUP | |
| Warehousing | ||
| Small—10,000 sq. ft. or less | P | |
| Large—Over 10,000 sq. ft | MUP |
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20.24.020
| TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Continued) |
Industrial Zoning District | Industrial Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | ||
| P | Permitted by Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
|
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) | |
| LTP | Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
|
| — | **Not allowed *** | |
| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
IG | Specific Use Regulations |
| Wholesaling | P | |
| Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | ||
| Assembly/Meeting Facilities | CUP | |
| Retail Trade Uses | ||
| Alcohol Sales (off-sale) | MUP | Section 20.48.030 |
| Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory Only | P | |
| Building Materials and Services | P | |
| Contractor’s Storage Yards | MUP | |
| Marine Rentals and Sales | ||
| Boat Rentals and Sales | MUP | |
| Marine Retail Sales | P | |
| Retail Sales | P | |
| Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional | ||
| ATMs | P | |
| Offices—Business and Professional | P | |
| Service Uses—General | ||
| Ambulance Services | P | |
| Animal Sales and Services | ||
| Animal Boarding/Kennels | MUP | Section 20.48.050 |
| Animal Grooming | P | Section 20.48.050 |
| Animal Hospitals/Clinics | MUP | Section 20.48.050 |
| Animal Retail Sales | P | Section 20.48.050 |
| Catering Services | P | |
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | ||
| Take-Out Service—Limited | P | Section 20.48.090 |
| Wine Tasting Room (1) | CUP | Section 20.48.090 |
| Funeral Homes and Mortuaries | CUP | |
| Health/Fitness Facilities | ||
| Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less | P |
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20.24.020
| TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Continued) |
Industrial Zoning District | Industrial Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | ||
| P | Permitted by Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
|
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) | |
| LTP | Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
|
| — | **Not allowed *** | |
| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
IG | Specific Use Regulations |
| Large—Over 2,000 sq. ft. | MUP | |
| Laboratories | P | |
| Maintenance and Repair Services | P | |
| Marine Services | ||
| Boat Storage | MUP | |
| Boat Yards | MUP | |
| Personal Services | ||
| Studios | P | |
| Postal Services | P | |
| Printing and Duplicating Services | P | |
| Recycling Facilities | ||
| Collection Facility—Large | CUP | Section 20.48.160 |
| Collection Facility—Small | MUP | Section 20.48.160 |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses | ||
| Communication Facilities | P | |
| Heliports and Helistops (2) | CUP | |
| Parking Facilities | P | |
| Utilities, Minor | P | |
| Utilities, Major | CUP | |
| Wireless Telecommunication Facilities | CUP/MUP/ LTP |
Chapter 20.49 |
| Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses | ||
| Vehicle/Equipment Rentals | ||
| Office Only | P | |
| Limited | P | |
| Vehicles for Hire | CUP | |
| Vehicle/Equipment Rentals and Sales | MUP | |
| Vehicle/Equipment Repair | ||
| General | CUP |
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20.24.030
| TABLE 2-12 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Continued) |
Industrial Zoning District | Industrial Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | ||
| P | Permitted by Right | |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
|
| MUP | Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) | |
| LTP | Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
|
| — | **Not allowed *** | |
| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
IG | Specific Use Regulations |
| Limited | MUP | |
| Vehicle/Equipment Services | ||
| Automobile Washing/Detailing | MUP | |
| Service Stations | CUP | Section 20.48.210 |
| Vehicle Storage | MUP | |
| Other Uses | ||
| Accessory Structures and Uses | P | |
| Caretaker Residence | P | |
| Drive-Through Facilities | CUP | Section 20.48.080 |
| Outdoor Storage and Display | MUP | Section 20.48.140 |
| Special Events | Chapter 11.03 | |
| Temporary Uses | LTP | Section 20.52.040 |
Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the table above, or are not shown in a particular zoning district, are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 20.12.020 (Rules of Interpretation).
(1) Wine Tasting Room Hours of Operation. The permitted hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(2) Applicants for City approval of a heliport or helistop shall provide evidence that the proposed heliport or helistop complies fully with State of California permit procedures and with any and all conditions of approval imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County (ALUC), and by the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics.
(Ord. 2021-6 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2014-1 § 7, 2014; Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
20.24.030 Industrial Zoning Districts General Development Standards. ¶
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-13, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this title (Site Planning and Development Standards).
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20.24.030
TABLE 2-13 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
| Development Feature | IG | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. | |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sq. ft. | |
| Lot Width | 0 | |
| Setbacks Front Side (Interior) Adjoining a nonindustrial zoning district Side (Street side) Rear Adjoining a nonindustrial zoning district |
The distances below are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 20.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. |
|
| 15 ft. | ||
| 0 | ||
| 10 ft. | ||
| 15 ft. | ||
| 0 10 ft. |
||
| Floor Area Ratio | 0.75, or specified on the Official Zoning Map | |
| Height | Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. See Section 20.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit. |
|
| 32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater |
||
| Fencing | See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). | |
| Lighting | See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). | |
| Outdoor Storage/Display | See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). | |
| Parking | See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). | |
| Signs | See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). |
Notes:
(1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions).
(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
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20.26.010
Chapter 20.26
SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS (OS, PC, PF, PI, AND PR)
| Sections: | |
|---|---|
| 20.26.010 | Purposes of Special Purpose |
| Zoning Districts. | |
| 20.26.020 | Special Purpose Zoning Districts |
| Land Uses and Permit | |
| Requirements. | |
| 20.26.030 | Special Purpose Zoning Districts |
| General Development | |
| Standards. |
20.26.010 Purposes of Special Purpose Zoning Districts. ¶
The purposes of the individual special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:
A. OS (Open Space) Zoning District. The OS Zoning District is intended to:
Provide areas to maintain and protect the community’s natural open space resources; and
Maintain and protect landscaped open space areas located within residential and nonresidential developments, where no further development is allowed.
B. PC (Planned Community) Zoning District. The PC Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for the development of coordinated, comprehensive projects that result in a superior environment; to allow diversification of land uses as they relate to each other in a physical and environmental arrangement while maintaining the spirit and intent of this Zoning Code; and to include a variety of land uses, consistent with the General Plan, through the adoption of a development plan and related text that provides land use relationships and associated development standards.
D. PI (Private Institutions) Zoning District. The PI Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for privately owned facilities that serve the public, including places for assembly/meeting facilities (e.g., religious assembly), congregate care homes, cultural institutions, health care facilities, marinas, museums, private schools, yacht clubs, and comparable facilities.
E. PR (Parks and Recreation) Zoning District. The PR Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for land used or proposed for active public or private recreational use. Allowed uses include aquatic facilities, golf courses, marina support facilities, parks (both active and passive), private recreational facilities, tennis clubs and courts, and similar recreational facilities. (Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
20.26.020 Special Purpose Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements. ¶
A. Allowed Land Uses. Table 2-14 indicates the uses allowed within each zoning district and the permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Part 5 of this title (Planning Permit Procedures).
B. Prohibited Land Uses. Any table cell with “—” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zoning district.
C. Applicable Regulations. The last column in the tables (“Specific Use Regulations”) may include a reference to additional regulations that apply to the use.
C. PF (Public Facilities) Zoning District. The PF Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for public facilities, including community centers, cultural institutions, government facilities, libraries, public hospitals, public utilities, and public schools.
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20.26.020
| TABLE 2-14 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS |
Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | |||||
| P Permitted by Right |
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| CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
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| MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
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| LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
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| — **Not allowed *** |
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| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
OS | PF | PI | PR | Specific Use Regulations |
| Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses | |||||
| Assembly/Meeting Facilities | — | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Commercial Recreation and Entertainment | — | — | MUP | CUP | |
| Cultural Institutions | — | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Parks and Recreational Facilities | |||||
| Active | — | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Passive | MUP | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Marine and Wildlife Preserves | MUP | — | — | — | |
| Schools, Public and Private | — | MUP | MUP | — | |
| Care Uses | |||||
| Congregate Care Home | — | — | MUP | — | |
| Convalescent Facilities | — | — | MUP | — | |
| Day Care, General | — | MUP | MUP | — | Section 20.48.070 |
| Emergency Health Facility/Urgent Care | — | — | MUP | — | |
| Hospital | — | — | MUP | — | |
| Residential Care, Accessory Use Only | — | MUP | MUP | — | |
| Retail Trade Uses | |||||
| Alcohol Sales (on-sale), Accessory Only | — | — | MUP | CUP | |
| Service Uses—General | |||||
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | |||||
| Accessory (open to public) | — | — | MUP | MUP | Section 20.48.090 |
| Emergency Shelters | — | — | P | — | Section 20.48.100 |
| Governmental Facilities | — | MUP | — | MUP | |
| Marine Services—Boat Storage and Boat Yard, Accessory Only |
— | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure | |||||
| Parking Facilities, Accessory Only | — | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Heliports and Helistops (1) | — | MUP | — | — | |
| Marinas | MC Title 17 | ||||
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20.26.030
| TABLE 2-14 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Continued) |
Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirements | |||||
| P Permitted by Right |
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| CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
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| MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) |
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| LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040) |
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| — **Not allowed *** |
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| Land Use See Part 7 of this title for land use definitions. See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. |
OS | PF | PI | PR | Specific Use Regulations |
| Marina Support Facilities | — | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Utilities, Minor | P | P | P | P | |
| Utilities, Major | CUP | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Wireless Telecommunication Facilities | CUP/ MUP/ LTP |
CUP/ MUP/ LTP |
CUP/ MUP/ LTP |
CUP/ MUP/ LTP |
Chapter 20.49 |
| Other Uses | |||||
| Accessory Structures and Uses | MUP | MUP | MUP | MUP | |
| Special Events | Chapter 11.03 | ||||
| Temporary Uses | LTP | LTP | LTP | LTP | Section 20.52.040 |
- Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the table above, or are not shown in a particular zoning district, are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 20.12.020 (Rules of Interpretation).
- (1) Applicants for City approval of a heliport or helistop shall provide evidence that the proposed heliport or helistop complies fully with State of California permit procedures and with any and all conditions of approval imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Airport Land Use Commission for Orange County (ALUC), and by the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics.
(Ord. 2014-1 § 8, 2014; Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
20.26.030 Special Purpose Zoning Districts General Development Standards. ¶
A. PI Zoning District. New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-15, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this title (Site Planning and Development Standards).
B. Other Zoning Districts. Except for the PI Zoning District, the development standards for all other special purpose zoning districts shall be established during review of the required permit (e.g., conditional use permit or minor use permit).
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20.26.030
TABLE 2-15
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT
| Development Feature | PI | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Area | N/A | |
| Setbacks | Minimum setbacks shall be established by the applicable use permit. See Section 20.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. |
|
| Floor Area Ratio | As specified on the Zoning Map. | |
| Height | See Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. See Section 20.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit. |
|
| Within Shoreline Height Limit Zone |
26 ft. with flat roof; less than 3/12 pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof; 3/12 or greater pitch. |
|
| Not within Shoreline Height Limit Zone |
32 ft. with flat roof; less than 3/12 pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof; 3/12 or greater pitch. |
|
| Fencing | See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). | |
| Lighting | See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). | |
| Outdoor Storage/Display | See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). | |
| Parking | See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). | |
| Signs | See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). |
Notes:
(1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions).
(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)
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(Newport Beach 11-25)
20.28.010