Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (OA, OG, OM, OR, CC, CG, CM, CN, CV, CV-

The purposes of the individual commercial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:

A. OA (Office—Airport) Zoning District. The OA Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for the development of properties adjoining the John Wayne Airport for uses that support or benefit from airport operations. These may include corporate and professional offices; automobile sales, rental, and service; aviation sales and service; hotels; and accessory retail, restaurant, and service uses.

B. OG (Office—General) Zoning District. The OG Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for administrative, professional, and medical offices with limited accessory retail and service uses.

C. OM (Office—Medical) Zoning District. The OM Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate primarily for medical-related offices, other professional offices, retail, short-term convalescent and long-term care facilities, research labs, and similar uses.

D. OR (Office—Regional) Zoning District. The OR Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for corporate offices, administrative and professional offices that serve local and regional markets, with limited accessory financial, retail, service, and entertainment uses.

E. CC (Commercial Corridor) Zoning District. The CC Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a range of neighborhood-serving retail and service uses along street frontages that are located and designed to foster pedestrian activity.

F. CG (Commercial General) Zoning District. The CG Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a wide variety of commercial activities oriented primarily to serve Citywide or regional needs.

G. CM (Commercial Recreational and Marine) Zoning District. The CM Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for commercial development on or near the waterfront that will encourage the continuation of coastal-dependent and coastal-related uses, maintain the marine theme and character, encourage mutually supportive businesses, encourage visitor-serving and recreational uses, and encourage physical and visual access to the bay on sites located on or near the bay.

H. CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District. The CN Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for a limited range of retail and service uses developed in one or more distinct centers oriented to serve primarily the needs of and maintain compatibility with residential uses in the immediate area.

I. CV (Commercial Visitor-Serving) Zoning District. The CV Zoning District is intended to provide for areas appropriate for accommodations, goods, and services intended to serve primarily visitors to the City.

J. The CV-LV (Commercial Visitor-Serving—Lido Village) Zoning District. This district

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applies to the former City Hall complex located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Newport Boulevard and 32nd Street. The CV-LV designation provides for a range of accommodations (e.g., hotels, motels, hostels), goods, and services intended to primarily serve visitors to the City of Newport Beach and a fire station. Limited use overnight visitor accommodations and residential uses are not allowed.

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2015-35 § 5, 2015)

A. Allowed Land Uses. Tables 2-4 and 2-5 indicate the uses allowed within each zoning district and the permit required to establish the use, if any, 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.

Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, and Warehousing Uses

Handicraft Industry P — — —

Industry, Small (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) MUP — — —

Personal Storage (mini storage) P — — —

Research and Development, General P P P P

Research and Development, Restricted MUP MUP MUP MUP

Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses

Assembly/Meeting Facilities

Small—5,000 sq. ft. or less (religious CUP CUP CUP CUP
assembly may be larger than 5,000
sq. ft.)

Commercial Recreation and — — — CUP
Entertainment

Cultural Institutions P — — P

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Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Schools, Public and Private CUP CUP — CUP

Schools, Related to Medical MUP MUP MUP MUP
Professions

Retail Trade Uses

Alcohol Sales (off-sale) MUP MUP MUP MUP Section §

Only

Retail Sales (less than 10,000 sq. ft.) (4) MUP P P P

Retail Sales (10,000 sq. ft. or greater) CUP — — —
(1)(4)

Pharmacy, Medical Supplies P P P P

Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional

ATM P P P P

Convalescent Facilities — — P —

Emergency Health Facilities/Urgent P P P P
Care

Financial Institutions and Related P P P P
Services

Hospitals — — CUP —

Offices—Business P P P P

Offices—Corporate P P — P

Offices—Medical and Dental P P P P

Offices—Professional P P P P

Outpatient Surgery Facility P P P P

Service Uses—General

Ambulance Services P — P —

Animal Sales and Services

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Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Animal Boarding/Kennels P — — CUP Section

Catering Services P P — P

Day Care—General MUP MUP MUP MUP

Eating and Drinking Establishments

Accessory Food Service (open to P P P P Section
public) 20.48.090

Bars, Lounges, and Nightclubs CUP — — CUP Section

hours) (1)(2) 20.48.090

Food Service (no late hours) (1) MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

to 20 seats) (1)(2) 20.48.090

Alcohol Sales (off-sale) (with late CUP CUP CUP CUP Section
hours) (1) 20.48.030

Emergency Shelters P — — — Section

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Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries, without MUP MUP MUP MUP
crematorium

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries, with CUP CUP CUP CUP
crematorium

Health/Fitness Facilities

Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less P P P P

Large—Over 2,000 sq. ft. MUP MUP MUP MUP

Laboratories P P P P

Maintenance and Repair Services P P — P

Massage Establishments MUP MUP MUP MUP Chapter 5.50
Section

Personal Services, Restricted MUP MUP MUP MUP

Postal Services P P P P

Printing and Duplicating Services P P P P

Smoking Lounges — — — —

Tattoo Establishments — P — P Section

Nonresidential

Hotels, Motels, and Time Shares CUP — CUP —

SRO Residential Hotel CUP CUP CUP CUP

Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses

Communication Facilities P P — P

Heliports and Helistops (3) CUP — CUP CUP

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Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Parking Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP

Parking Structures, adjacent to — CUP CUP —
residential district

Utilities, Minor P P P P

Utilities, Major CUP CUP CUP CUP

Wireless Telecommunication Facilities CUP/MUP/ CUP/MUP/ CUP/MUP/ CUP/MUP/ Chapter 20.49
LTP LTP LTP LTP

Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses

Vehicle Sales, Office Only P P — P

Vehicle/Equipment Rentals

Office Only P P — P

Vehicles for Hire CUP — — —

Vehicle/Equipment Rentals and Sales CUP — — —

Vehicle/Equipment Repair

General CUP — — —

Limited MUP — — —

Vehicle/Equipment Services

Automobile Washing/Detailing, self- MUP MUP — MUP
service or accessory

Service Stations CUP — — — Section

Accessory Structures and Uses P P P P

Cigar Lounges (5) P — — P

Drive-Through Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

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Commercial Office Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *

P Permitted by Right TABLE 2-4
CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT
MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020) REQUIREMENTS
LTP Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040)
— Not allowed *

Land Use
See Part 7 of this title for land use
definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 20.12 for unlisted uses. OA OG OM OR Regulations

Special Events Chapter 11.03

Temporary Uses LTP LTP LTP LTP Section

• 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) Late Hours. Facilities with late hours shall mean facilities that offer service and are open to the public past
  11:00 p.m. any day of the week.

  (2) Permitted or Minor Use Permit Required.

  a. For take-out service – fast casual (up to 20 seats), a minor use permit shall be required for any use located
  within 100 feet of any residential zoning district.

  b. Except as provided in (2)(a), a minor use permit shall be required for any use located within 500 feet of any
  residential zoning district.

  c. A minor use permit shall be required for any use that maintains late hours.

  (3) 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 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.

  (4) Tobacco Retail Businesses are subject to the standards of Chapter 5. 55 ( Tobacco Retailer Businesses)
  including but not limited to the distance requirements contained therein.

  (5) Cigar lounges are only permitted in the OA and OR Zoning District when located in a private room within,
  or attached to, a premium cigar retail sale establishment. A cigar lounge shall be restricted to persons aged
  21 years of age or older. Cigar lounges shall be fire sprinklered and comply with all Building and Fire Codes.
  A cigar lounge shall provide adequate ventilation. A cigar lounge shall not be located within 1,000 feet of
  another cigar lounge.

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, and Warehousing Uses

Handicraft Industry P P P P P P

Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses

Assembly/Meeting CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Facilities

Commercial Recreation CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
and Entertainment

Cultural Institutions P P MUP — P —

Schools, Public and — CUP CUP CUP CUP —
Private

Retail Trade Uses

Alcohol Sales (off-sale) MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Section

Accessory Only

Bulk Merchandise — P — P — —

Marine Rentals and Sales

Boat Rentals and Sales — CUP CUP — CUP P

Marine Retail Sales P P P — P P

Retail Sales (3) P P P P — —

Visitor-Serving Retail P — — — P P

Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional

ATM P P P P P P

Emergency Health MUP MUP — — MUP —
Facility/Urgent Care
(above 1st floor only)

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Financial Institutions and P P — P P P
Related Services

Offices—Corporate P P P P — —
(above 1st floor only)

Offices—Business P P P P P P

Offices—Medical and P P — P P —
Dental

Offices—Professional P P P P P —
(above 1st floor only)

Outpatient Surgery MUP MUP P — — —
Facility (above 1st floor
only)

Service Uses—General

Ambulance Services — MUP — — — —

Animal Sales and
Services

Animal Boarding/ CUP CUP — CUP — — Section
Kennels 20.48.050

Animal Grooming P P — P P — Section

Catering Services — P P P P —

Day Care, General MUP MUP — MUP MUP —

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Eating and Drinking
Establishments

Accessory Food P P P P P P Section
Service (open to public) 20.48.090

Bars, Lounges, and CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP — Section
Nightclubs 20.48.090

Fast Food (no late P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section
hours) (1)(2) 20.48.090

Fast Food (with late MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Section
hours) (1) 20.48.090

Food Service (no P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section
alcohol, no late hours) 20.48.090
(1)(2)

Food Service (no late MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Section
hours) (1) 20.48.090

Food Service (with late CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Section
hours) (1) 20.48.090

Take-Out P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section
Service—Fast-Casual 20.48.090
(up to 20 seats) (1)(2)

Alcohol Sales (off-sale) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Section
(with late hours) (1) 20.48.030

Funeral Homes and — MUP — — — — Mortuaries, without crematorium

Funeral Homes and — CUP — — — —
Mortuaries, with
crematorium

Health/Fitness Facilities

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Small—2,000 sq. ft. or P P P P P P
less

Large—Over 2,000 sq. MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP —
ft.

Laboratories — P — — — —

Maintenance and Repair P P — P — —
Services

Marine Services

Boat Storage — — CUP — — —

Boat Yards — — CUP — — —

Entertainment and — — P — P P Title 17
Excursion Services

Marine Service Stations — — CUP — CUP —

Water Transportation — — MUP — MUP —
Services

Massage Establishments MUP MUP — MUP MUP MUP Chapter 5.50
Section

Accessory 20.48.120

Nail Salons P P — P P P

Personal Services, P P — P P P
General

Personal Services, MUP MUP — MUP MUP —
Restricted

Studio P P — P P —

Postal Services P P — P P —

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Printing and Duplicating P P — P — —
Services

Recycling Facilities

Collection MUP MUP — MUP — — Section
Facility—Small 20.48.160

Smoking Lounges — — — — — —

Tattoo Establishments — P — — — — Section

Bed and Breakfast Inns MUP MUP MUP — MUP CUP Section

RV Parks — — — — CUP —

Time Shares — CUP — — CUP — Section

Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses

Communication Facilities MUP P MUP — P P

Marinas Title 17

Marina Support Facilities — — MUP — MUP —

Parking Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP

Parking Structure, CUP CUP — CUP CUP CUP
adjacent to residential
zoning district

Utilities, Minor P P P P P P

Utilities, Major CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Wireless CUP/ CUP/ CUP/ CUP/ CUP/ CUP/ Chapter 20.49
Telecommunication MUP/ MUP/ MUP/ MUP/ MUP/ MUP/
Facilities LTP LTP LTP LTP LTP LTP

Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses

Vehicle/Equipment
Rentals

General — CUP — — CUP —

Office Only P P P P P —

Limited P P P — P —

Vehicles for Hire — CUP — — CUP —

Vehicle/Equipment
Repair

General — CUP — — — —

Limited MUP MUP MUP — — —

Vehicle/Equipment Sales

General — CUP — — — —

Office Only P P P P P —

Limited — P — — — —

Vehicle/Equipment
Services

Automobile Washing/ — MUP — MUP MUP —
Detailing, full service

Automobile Washing/ P P — P MUP —
Detailing, self-service
or accessory

Service Stations CUP CUP — CUP CUP — Section

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Commercial Retail Zoning Districts Permit Requirements *
TABLE 2-5 P Permitted by Right
ALLOWED USES AND CUP Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
PERMIT MUP Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020)
REQUIREMENTS 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 Specific Use
unlisted uses. CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV Regulations

Other Uses

Accessory Structures and P P P P P P
Uses

Drive-Through Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP — Section

Outdoor Storage and P P P P P MUP Section Display 20.48.140

Temporary Uses LTP LTP LTP LTP LTP LTP Section

• 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) Late Hours. Facilities with late hours shall mean facilities that offer service and are open to the public past
  11:00 p.m. any day of the week.

  (2) Permitted or Minor Use Permit Required.

  a. For take-out service – fast casual (up to 20 seats), a minor use permit shall be required for any use located
  within 100 feet of any residential zoning district.

  b. Except as provided in (2)(a), a minor use permit shall be required for any use located within 500 feet of any
  residential zoning district.

  c. A minor use permit shall be required for any use that maintains late hours.

  (3) Tobacco retail businesses are subject to the standards of Chapter 5.55 (Tobacco Retailer Businesses)
  including but not limited to the distance requirements contained therein.

  (Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2013-4 §§ 1, 2, 2013; Ord. 2014-1 §§ 3, 4, 2014;
  Ord. 2015-15 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2015-35 § 6 (Exh. C), 2015; Ord. 2021-27 § 1 (Exh. A § 1), 2021;
  Ord. 2023-4 § 1 (Exh. W § 1), 2023; Ord. 2023-6 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2023-22
  §§ 895—898, 2023; Ord. 2026-6, 6/9/2026)

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City of Newport Beach, CA § 20.20.030 NEWPORT BEACH CODE § 20.20.030

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 2-6 and Table 2-7, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this title (Site Planning and Development Standards).

TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS

Additional
Development Feature OA OG OM OR Requirements

Lot Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot

Lot Area (1) 25,000 sq. 5,000 sq. 25,000 sq. 10,000 sq. ft.
ft. ft. ft.

Lot Width 100 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft.

Setbacks 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.

Front or adjacent to a street 15 ft N/A 15 ft. 15 ft.

Lots fronting on Old Newport Blvd. or N/A 0 N/A N/A
Westminster Ave.

Side (interior, each)

Abutting nonresidential 0 0 0 0

Abutting residential N/A 5 ft. 5 ft. N/A

Side (Street side) 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.

Lots fronting on Old Newport Blvd. or N/A 0 N/A N/A
Westminster Ave.

Rear 0 0 0 0

Abutting alley N/A 5 ft. N/A N/A

Abutting residential N/A 5 ft. 5 ft. N/A

Floor Area Ratio 0.5 for As 0.75, except As identified
office identified as on the
uses. 0.75 on the identified Official
for Official on the Zoning Map.
warehouse Zoning Official
uses. Map. Zoning
Map.

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TABLE 2-6
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS

Additional
Development Feature OA OG OM OR Requirements

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.

Within Shoreline Height Limit Zone 26 ft. with flat roof; less than 3/12 pitch Section
31 ft. with sloped roof; 3/12 or greater pitch 20.30.060

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

Within High Rise Height Limit Zone (See 300 ft.
Figure H-1, attached to the ordinance
codified in this title).

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 Municipal Code Title 19
(Subdivisions).

TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL RETAIL ZONING DISTRICTS

Additional
Development Require-
Feature CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV ments

Lot Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot

Lot Area (1) 5,000 sq. 10,000 N/A 20,000 N/A 10,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width ft. sq. ft. N/A sq. ft N/A 50 ft.
25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft.

Setbacks Minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 20.30.110(D) (Allowed Encroachments into Setback Areas) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions.

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TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL RETAIL ZONING DISTRICTS

Additional
Development Require-
Feature CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV ments

Front 0 0 0 0 0 Newport Blvd: 1
ft. for below
grade structures;
20 ft. for
structures up to
35 ft. in height;
60 ft. for
structures over 35
ft. in height

Side (interior, each):

Abutting 0 0 0 0 0 1 ft. for below
nonresidential grade structures;
5 ft. for above
grade structures

Abutting 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
residential

Side (Street side) 0 0 0 0 0 32nd Street: 1 ft. for below grade structures; 1 ft. for structures up to 35 ft. in height; 70 ft. for structures over 35 ft. in height Via Oporto: 0

Rear:

Abutting an alley 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft.

Not abutting an 0 0 0 0 0 0
alley

Abutting 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
residential

Open Space N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 20%

Bulkhead Setback Structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 ft. from the bulkhead in each zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (2) The specific floor area limitations for each zoning district are identified on the Zoning Map.
(3)

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TABLE 2-7
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL RETAIL ZONING DISTRICTS

Additional
Development Require-
Feature CC CG CM CN CV CV-LV ments

Height Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section

Section 20.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit.

Within Shoreline 26 ft. with flat roof; less than 3/12 pitch 31 ft. with 55 ft. with flat
Height Limit Zone sloped roof; 3/12 or greater pitch roof, less than 3/
12 roof pitch; 60
ft. with sloped
roof, 3/12 roof
pitch or greater
(4)

Shoreline Height sloped roof; 3/12 or greater pitch Policy Limit Zone 4.4.2-1

Within High Rise 300 N/A
Height Area (See
Figure H-1,
attached to the
ordinance codified
in this title).

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/ See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities).
Display

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).

(2) In the CG Zoning District, when 0.3/0.5 is shown on the Zoning Map, the FAR may be increased to a
maximum of 0.5 when two or more legal lots are merged to accommodate larger commercial development
projects in compliance with General Plan Policy LU 6.19.13 and Title 19 (Subdivisions).

(3) Portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in the land area of the lot for the
purpose of calculating the allowable floor area for structures.

(4) Architectural features such as domes, towers, cupolas, spires, and similar structures may be up to 65 feet in
height.

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(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2015-35 § 7 (Exh. D), 2015; Ord. 2022-22 § 3 (Exh. B), 2022)

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City of Newport Beach, CA § 20.22.010 PLANNING AND ZONING § 20.22.010