Chapter 21.22 — MIXED-USE COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (MU-V, MU-MM, MU-CV/15TH ST.,
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§ 21.22.010. Purposes of Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts.¶
The purposes of the individual mixed-use coastal zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are provided below. For the purpose of this Implementation Plan, mixed-use projects shall comply with nonresidential standards when no mixed-use standards exist.
A. MU-V (Mixed-Use Vertical) Coastal Zoning District. This coastal zoning district is
intended to provide for areas appropriate for the development of mixed-use structures that
vertically integrate residential dwelling units above the ground floor with retail uses
including office, restaurant, retail, and similar nonresidential uses located on the ground
floor or above.
B. MU-MM (Mixed-Use Mariners’ Mile) Coastal Zoning District. This coastal zoning district
applies to properties located on the inland side of Coast Highway in the Mariners’ Mile
Corridor. Properties fronting on Coast Highway may be developed for nonresidential uses
only. Properties to the rear of the commercial frontage may be developed for freestanding
nonresidential uses, multi-unit residential dwelling units, or mixed-use structures that
integrate residential above the ground floor with nonresidential uses on the ground floor.
C. MU-CV/15th St. (Mixed-Use Cannery Village and 15th Street) Coastal Zoning District.
This coastal zoning district applies to areas where it is the intent to establish a cohesively
developed district or neighborhood containing multi-unit residential dwelling units with
clusters of mixed-use and/or commercial structures on interior lots of Cannery Village and
15th Street on Balboa Peninsula. Allowed uses may include multi-unit dwelling units;
nonresidential uses; and/or mixed-use structures, where the ground floor is restricted to
nonresidential uses along the street frontage. Residential uses and overnight
accommodations are allowed above the ground floor and to the rear of uses along the street
frontage. Mixed-use or nonresidential structures are required on lots at street intersections
and are allowed, but not required, on other lots.
D. MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water) Coastal Zoning District. This coastal zoning district applies to
water-front properties along the Mariners’ Mile Corridor in which nonresidential uses and
residential dwelling units may be intermixed. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the
allowed square footage in a mixed-use development shall be used for nonresidential uses
in which marine-related and visitor-serving land uses are mixed as provided in Table
21.22-2. Design of nonresidential space to facilitate marine-related uses is encouraged.¶
E. MU-W2 (Mixed-Use Water) Coastal Zoning District. This coastal zoning district applies to water-front properties in which marine-related uses may be intermixed with general commercial, visitor-serving commercial and residential dwelling units on the upper floors. (Ord. 2016-19 § 9 (Exh. A)(part), 2016)
§ 21.22.020. Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements.¶
A. Allowed Land Uses. Tables 21.22-1 and 21.22-2 indicate the uses allowed within each coastal zoning district.
B. Prohibited Land Uses. Any table cell with “—” means that the listed land use is prohibited
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in that specific coastal 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.
Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-1
A Allowed ALLOWED USES
— Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this
Implementation Plan for land
use definitions.
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted MU-CV/15th Specific Use
uses. MU-V (6) MU-MM (4) St. (5)(6) Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses
Handicraft Industry A A A
Industry, Marine-Related — A A
Research and Development A A A
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities A A A
Commercial Recreation and A A A
Entertainment
Cultural Institutions A A A
Schools, Public and Private A A A
Residential Uses
Single-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — — A (3)
Located above 1st floor A (1) — A (3)
Multi-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — A (1)(2) A (3)
Located above 1st floor A (1) A (1)(2) A (3)
Two-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — — A (3)
Located above 1st floor A (1) — A (3)
Home Occupations A A (1) A
Live-Work Units A A (1)(2) A (3)
Accessory Dwelling Units and A A A Section 21.48.200
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Visitor Accommodations,
Residential
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Mixed-Use Zoning Districts TABLE 21.22-1 A Allowed ALLOWED USES — Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this
Implementation Plan for land
use definitions.
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted MU-CV/15th Specific Use
uses. MU-V (6) MU-MM (4) St. (5)(6) Regulations
Short Term Lodging — — A Chapter 5.95 and
Section 21.48.115
Care Uses
Adult Day Care
Small (6 or fewer) A A A
Child Day Care
Small (8 or fewer) A A A
Day Care, General — A A
Retail Trade Uses
Alcohol Sales (off-sale) A A A
Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory A A A
Only
Marine Rentals and Sales
Boat Rentals and Sales A A A
Marine Retail Sales A A A
Retail Sales A A A
Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional
ATMs A A A
Emergency Health Care/Urgent A A A
Care
Financial Institutions and Related A A A
Services
Offices—Business A A A
Offices—Medical and Dental A A A
Offices—Professional A A A
Service Uses—General
Animal Sales and Services
Animal Grooming A A A
Animal Retail Sales A A A
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Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-1
A Allowed ALLOWED USES
— Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this
Implementation Plan for land
use definitions.
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted MU-CV/15th Specific Use
uses. MU-V (6) MU-MM (4) St. (5)(6) Regulations
Veterinary Services — A —
Artists’ Studios A A A
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Accessory Food Service (open to A A A
public)
Fast Food A A A
Food Service A A A
Take-Out Service—Fast-Casual A A A
(up to 20 seats)
Health/Fitness Facilities
Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less A A A
Large—Over 2,000 sq. ft. A A A
Laboratories — — —
Maintenance and Repair Services A A A
Marine Services
Entertainment and Excursion A A A
Services
Marine Service Stations A — —
Personal Services
Massage Establishments A A A
Massage Services, Accessory A A A
Nail Salons A A A
Personal Services, General A A A
Personal Services, Restricted A A A
Studio A A A
Postal Services A A A
Printing and Duplicating Services A A A
Smoking Lounges — — —
Visitor Accommodations
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Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-1
A Allowed ALLOWED USES
— Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this
Implementation Plan for land
use definitions.
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted MU-CV/15th Specific Use
uses. MU-V (6) MU-MM (4) St. (5)(6) Regulations
Bed and Breakfast Inns — A — Section 21.48.025
Hotels, Motels, and Time Shares A A A
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses
Parking Facility A A A (2)
Marinas Chapter 21.30C
Marina Support Facilities A A A
Utilities, Major A A A
Utilities, Minor A A A
Wireless Telecommunication A A A Chapter 21.49 Facilities
Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses
Vehicle/Equipment Rentals
Office Only A A A
Limited (no outdoor storage) — A —
Vehicle/Equipment Repair
Limited — A —
Vehicle Sales — A —
Vehicle Sales, Office Only A A —
Vehicle/Equipment Services
Automobile Washing — A —
Service Stations — A —
Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses A A A
Outdoor Storage and Display A A A
Personal Property Sales A A A
Special Events A A A Section 21.52.035(D)
Temporary Uses A A A
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* Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the table above, or are not shown in a particular
coastal zoning district, are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 21.12.020 (Rules of
Interpretation).
(1) Allowed only as part of a mixed-use development.
(2) Not allowed to front onto Coast Highway. Coast Highway frontage shall be limited to nonresidential
uses. See Table 21.22-3 (Development Standards for Vertical and Horizontal Mixed-Use Zoning
Districts).
(3) Not allowed on lots at street intersections unless part of a mixed-use or live-work structure.
(4) Properties fronting on Coast Highway shall be developed with nonresidential uses as allowed in
Table 21.22-2. Properties to the rear of the commercial frontage may be developed for freestanding
nonresidential uses, multi-unit residential dwelling units, or mixed-use structures that integrate multi-
unit residential above the ground floor with nonresidential uses on the ground floor. See Table 21.22-3
(Development Standards for Vertical and Horizontal Mixed-Use Zoning Districts).
(5) Mixed-use or commercial structures are required on lots at street intersections and are allowed, but not
required, on other lots.
(6) Priority shall be given to visitor-serving and recreational uses on the Balboa Peninsula.
Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-2 A Allowed ALLOWED USES — Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this Implementation
Plan for land use definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted uses. MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 (5) Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses
Handicraft Industry A A
Industry, Marine-Related A A
Research and Development A A
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities
Small—5,000 sq. ft. or less (religious A A
assembly may be larger than 5,000 sq.
ft.)
Commercial Recreation and A A
Entertainment
Cultural Institutions A A
Parks and Recreational Facilities A A
Schools, Public and Private A A
Residential Uses
Single-Unit Dwellings
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Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-2 A Allowed
ALLOWED USES — Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this Implementation
Plan for land use definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted uses. MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 (5) Regulations
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor A (1) A (2)
Multi-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor A (1) A (2)
Two-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor A (1) A (2)
Home Occupations A A (2)
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior A A Section 21.48.200
Accessory Dwelling Units
Visitor Accommodations, Residential
Short Term Lodging — A Chapter 5.95 and
Section 21.48.115
Care Uses
Adult Day Care
Small (6 or fewer) A A
Child Day Care
Small (8 or fewer) A A
Day Care, General — A
Retail Trade Uses
Alcohol Sales (off-sale) A A
Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory A A
Only
Marine Rentals and Sales
Boat Rentals and Sales A A
Marine Retail Sales A A
Retail Sales A A
Visitor-Serving Retail A A
Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional
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Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-2 A Allowed
ALLOWED USES — Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this Implementation
Plan for land use definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted uses. MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 (5) Regulations
ATMs A A
Emergency Health Facilities/Urgent — A
Care
Financial Institutions and Related A A
Services (above 1st floor only)
Offices—Business A A
Offices—Medical and Dental (above 1st — A
floor only)
Offices—Professional A A
Service Uses—General
Animal Retail Sales A A
Artists’ Studios A A
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Accessory Food Service (open to A A
public)
Fast Food A A
Food Service A A
Take-Out Service—Limited A A
Health/Fitness Facilities
Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less A A
Maintenance and Repair Services A A
Marine Services
Boat Storage A A
Boat Yards A A
Entertainment and Excursion Services A A
Marine Service Stations A A
Water Transportation Services A A
Personal Services
Massage Establishments A A
Massage Services, Accessory A A
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Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts
TABLE 21.22-2 A Allowed
ALLOWED USES — Not Allowed *
Land Use
See Part 7 of this Implementation
Plan for land use definitions. Specific Use
See Chapter 21.12 for unlisted uses. MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 (5) Regulations
Nail Salons A A
Personal Services, General A A
Personal Services, Restricted A A
Smoking Lounges — —
Visitor Accommodations
Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfast A A
Inns, and Time Shares
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure
Parking Facilities A A
Communication Facilities A A
Heliports and Helistops (4) A A
Marinas Chapter 21.30C
Marina Support Facilities A A
Utilities, Major A A
Utilities, Minor A A
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Chapter 21.49
Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses A A
Outdoor Storage and Display A A
Personal Property Sales A A
Special Events A A Section 21.52.035(D)
Temporary Uses A A
Notes:
* Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in the table above, or are not shown in a particular
coastal zoning district, are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 21.12.020 (Rules of
Interpretation).
(1) May only be located on lots with a minimum of two hundred (200) lineal feet of frontage on Coast
Highway.
(2) May only be located above a commercial use and not a parking use.
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(3) A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the square footage of a mixed-use development shall be used for nonresidential uses.
(4) 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.
(5) Visitor-serving and recreational uses shall be given priority on Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula.
(Ord. 2016-19 § 9 (Exh. A)(part), 2016; Ord. 2022-6 § 3, 2022; Ord. 2025-13 § 1 (Exh. A § 2),
2025; Ord. 2025-16 § 1 (Exh. A §§ 1, 2), 2025)
§ 21.22.030. Mixed-Use Coastal Zoning Districts General Development Standards.¶
New development (i.e., 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 21.22-1, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this Implementation Plan (Site Planning and Development Standards).
TABLE 21.22-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Additional
Development Feature MU-V MU-MM MU-CV/15th St. Regulations
Lot Dimensions (1)(2) Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot.
Lot Area (2) 2,500 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width (2) 25 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft.
Density Range Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. (6)
Lot area required per unit Minimum: 1,631 Minimum: 1,631 Minimum: 1,631
(sq. ft.) (3) Maximum: 2,167 (5) Maximum: 2,167 Maximum: 2,167
For property (5)
beginning 100 ft.
north of Coast Hwy.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (4)
Mixed-use development Min. 0.35 Max. 0.50 Min. 0.25 Max. 0.50 Min. 0.25 Max. 0.50
for nonresidential for nonresidential for nonresidential
Max. 1.0 for Max. 1.0 for Max. 1.0 for
residential. residential. residential.
Nonresidential only 0.75 0.50 0.50
Residential only N/A N/A 1.5
Setbacks The distances below are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See
Section 21.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement,
allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions.
Front 0 0 0
Side 0 0 0
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TABLE 21.22-3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Additional
Development Feature MU-V MU-MM MU-CV/15th St. Regulations
Side adjoining a residential 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. district
Rear 0 0 0
Rear adjoining residential 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
district
Rear adjoining an alley 10 ft. 5 ft. 10 ft.
Bulkhead setback 10 ft. N/A
Open Space
Common open space Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width)
shall be 15 feet.)
Private open space 5% of the gross floor area for each unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width)
shall be 6 feet.)
Separation distance Minimum distance between detached residential structures on same lot.
10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Height Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section
21.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements. See¶
Section 21.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible increase in height limit.
MU-V, MU-MM, and 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch
MUCV/15th St. 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater
Fencing See Section 21.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).
Landscaping See Sections 21.30.075 (Landscaping) and 21.30.085 (Water Efficient Landscaping)
Lighting See Section 21.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).
Parking See Chapter 21.40 (Off-Street Parking).
Signs See Section 21.30.065 (Signs).
Notes:
(1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Section 21.30.025 (Coastal
Zone Subdivisions).
(2) The standards for minimum lot area and lot width are intended to regulate sites for development purposes
only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for the creation of ownership or leasehold (e.g.,
condominium) purposes.
(3) For the purpose of determining the allowable number of units, portions of legal lots that are submerged lands
or tidelands are included in land area of the lot.
(4) 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 of structures.
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(5) The minimum density may be modified or waived through the approval of a coastal development permit. The
review authority may only waive or modify the minimum density upon making the finding that the subject
property contains unique site constraints that prevent the project from complying with this standard.
(6) Density bonuses may be granted in compliance with Chapter 21.32 (Density Bonus).
TABLE 21.22-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WATERFRONT MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Additional
Development Feature MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 Requirements
Lot Dimensions (1)(2) Minimum dimensions
required for each newly
created lot.
Lot Area
Mixed-use structures 20,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft.
Non-mixed-use structures 10,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft.
Lot Width
Mixed-use structures 200 ft. 25 ft.
Non-mixed-use structures 50 ft. 25 ft.
Density (4)(7) Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses.
Lot area required per unit Minimum: 7,260 sq. ft. per Minimum: 1,631 sq. ft.
unit Maximum: 2,167 sq. ft. (6)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (5)
Mixed-use development Min. 0.35 and Max. 0.5 for Min. 0.35 and Max. 0.5 for
nonresidential uses. Max. 0.5 nonresidential. Max. 0.75
for residential uses. (3) for residential uses.
Max. 1.0 for mixed-use Lido Marina Village Min.
projects 0.35
Max. 0.7 for nonresidential
and 0.8 residential.
Nonresidential only 0.5 commercial only (3) 0.5 commercial only
Setbacks The distances below are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See
Section 21.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback
measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions.
Front 0 0
Side 0 0
Side adjoining a residential 5 ft. 5 ft.
district
Rear 0 0
Rear residential portion of mixed N/A 5 ft.
use
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TABLE 21.22-4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WATERFRONT MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Additional
Development Feature MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 Requirements
Rear nonresidential adjoining a N/A 5 ft.
residential district
Rear adjoining an alley N/A 10 ft.
Bulkhead setback 10 ft. 10 ft.
Open Space
Common open space Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and
width) shall be 15 feet.)
Private open space 5% of the gross floor area for each dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension
(length and width) shall be 6 feet.)
Separation distance Minimum distance between detached structures on same lot.
10 ft. 10 ft.
Height Maximum allowable height of structures without discretionary approval. See
Section 21.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement
requirements. See Section 21.30.060(C) (Increase in Height Limit) for possible
increase in height limit.
26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with
sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater
Fencing See Section 21.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).
Landscaping See Sections 21.30.075 (Landscaping) and 21.30.085 (Water Efficient
Landscaping).
Lighting See Section 21.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).
Parking See Chapter 21.40 (Off-Street Parking).
Signs See Section 21.30.065 (Signs).
Notes:
(1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Section 21.30.025 (Coastal
Zone Subdivisions).
(2) The standards for minimum lot area and lot width are intended to regulate sites for development purposes
only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for the creation of ownership or leasehold (e.g.,
condominium) purposes.
(3) A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the square footage in a mixed-use development shall be used for
nonresidential uses.
(4) For the purpose of determining the allowable number of units, portions of legal lots that are submerged lands
or tidelands shall be included in land area of the site.
(5) Portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in the net area of the lot for the
purpose of calculating the allowable floor area of structures.
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Notes:
(6) The minimum density may be modified or waived through the approval of a coastal development permit. The
review authority may only waive or modify the minimum density upon making the finding that the subject
property contains unique site constraints that prevent the project from complying with this standard.
(7) Density bonuses may be granted in compliance with Chapter 21.32 (Density Bonus).
(Ord. 2016-19 § 9 (Exh. A)(part), 2016; Ord. 2024-21 § 1 (Exh. A(6, 7)), 2024; Ord. 2025-14 § 1 (Exh. A §§ 5, 6), 2025)
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- Chapter 5.46 — REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION
- Chapter 5.48 — DIRECT ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM8
- Chapter 5.49 — BURGLARY – ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS9
- Chapter 5.50 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS10
- Chapter 5.55 — TOBACCO RETAILER BUSINESSES
- Chapter 5.60 — PARAMEDIC SERVICE USER FEES
- Chapter 5.70 — NEWSPAPER RACKS AND STANDS11
- Chapter 5.80 — RETAIL SALE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 5.90 — ESCORT SERVICE
- Chapter 5.95 — SHORT TERM LODGING PERMIT
- Chapter 5.96 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESS
- Chapter 5.97 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
- Chapter 5.98 — ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES
- Title 6 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
- Chapter 6.04 — GARBAGE, REFUSE AND CUTTINGS1
- Chapter 6.05 — USE OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE DISPOSABLE FOOD SER…
- Chapter 6.06 — STATE MANDATED MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DIVERSION …
- Chapter 6.08 — FOOD HANDLING SERVICES
- Chapter 6.25 — REGULATION OF SMOKING IN PUBLIC AREAS
- Chapter 6.30 — PROHIBITION OF SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FLAVORE…
- Chapter 6.40 — PROHIBITION OF SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF N…
- Title 7 — ANIMALS
- Chapter 7.04 — DOGS1
- Chapter 7.06 — HORSES PROHIBITED ON BEACHES
- Chapter 7.08 — WILD ANIMALS
- Chapter 7.12 — LIVESTOCK
- Chapter 7.15 — FOWL
- Chapter 7.16 — ANIMALS AT LARGE – IMPOUNDING
- Chapter 7.20 — ANIMAL NUISANCES
- Chapter 7.25 — APIARIES
- Chapter 7.26 — PROTECTION OF NATURAL HABITAT FOR MIGRATORY AND…
- Chapter 7.30 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
- Chapter 7.35 — REGULATION OF KENNELS
- Title 9 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 9.04 — FIRE CODE
- Chapter 9.07 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
- Title 10 — OFFENSES AND NUISANCES
- Chapter 10.08 — USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND § 10.16.010. Gambli…
- Chapter 10.54 — MATERIAL, WHICH IS HARMFUL TO
- Chapter 10.66 — LOUD AND UNRULY GATHERINGS Chapter 10.70
- Chapter 10.04 — INTOXICATING LIQUOR
- Chapter 10.06 — HUMAN WASTE
- Chapter 10.08 — USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND INTERFERENCE WITH P…
- Chapter 10.12 — INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 10.14 — PROHIBITION AGAINST CAMPING IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 10.16 — GAMBLING2
- Chapter 10.24 — DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS3
- Chapter 10.26 — COMMUNITY NOISE CONTROL
- Chapter 10.28 — LOUD AND UNREASONABLE NOISE4
- Chapter 10.32 — SOUND-AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT6
- Chapter 10.36 — MINOR’S CURFEW
- Chapter 10.48 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT8
- Chapter 10.50 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
- Chapter 10.52 — ABANDONED OR WRECKED VEHICLES9
- Chapter 10.54 — PUBLIC NUDITY
- Chapter 10.58 — POLICE SERVICES AT LARGE PARTIES, GATHERINGS O…
- Chapter 10.59 — GRAFFITI
- Chapter 10.60 — REGULATION OF DISPLAY OF MATERIAL, WHICH IS HA…
- Chapter 10.64 — CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS IN RESID…
- Chapter 10.66 — LOUD AND UNRULY GATHERINGS
- Chapter 10.68 — TARGETED RESIDENTIAL PICKETING
- Chapter 10.70 — CANNABIS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 10.75 — PROHIBITION OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KR…
- Title 11 — RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 11.02 — AMUSEMENTS AND DANCING – HOURS1
- Chapter 11.03 — SPECIAL EVENTS
- Chapter 11.04 — PARKS, PARK FACILITIES, AND BEACHES
- Chapter 11.08 — CONDUCT ON BEACHES AND PIERS2
- Chapter 11.12 — SWIMMING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.16 — SURFING
- Chapter 11.17 — REGULATION OF VESSELS ALONG THE PACIFIC OCEAN
- Chapter 11.20 — FISHING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 11.24 — SPEARS AND DANGEROUS FISHING GEAR3
- Title 12 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
- Chapter 12.28 — TURNING MOVEMENTS Chapter 12.36
- Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12.08 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12.12 — VEHICLES ON CITY PROPERTY
- Chapter 12.16 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
- Chapter 12.20 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND MARKINGS
- Chapter 12.24 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
- Chapter 12.28 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
- Chapter 12.32 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS2
- Chapter 12.36 — STOP AND YIELD – REQUIREMENTS – SIGNS
- Chapter 12.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS
- Chapter 12.46 — PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- Chapter 12.48 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
- Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
- Chapter 12.54 — OCEANFRONT BOARDWALK SAFETY PROGRAM
- Chapter 12.55 — UPPER NEWPORT BAY RECREATION AND SCENIC TRAIL
- Chapter 12.56 — BICYCLES AND SIMILAR DEVICES – REGISTRATION AN…
- Chapter 12.57 — SKATEBOARDING AND ROLLERSKATING REGULATIONS3
- Chapter 12.62 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
- Chapter 12.63 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT4
- Chapter 12.64 — VEHICULAR NUISANCES
- Chapter 12.66 — PRIVATE ROADS
- Chapter 12.68 — RESIDENTS’ PREFERENTIAL PARKING
- Chapter 12.70 — PROHIBITION ON ATTENDING STREET RACES AND RECK…
- Title 13 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Chapter 13.01 — STREET CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
- Chapter 13.05 — STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND DEDICATIONS
- Chapter 13.06 — CURB CUTS AND OTHER ALTERATIONS TO PUBLIC STRE…
- Chapter 13.07 — REPLACEMENT OF CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES
- Chapter 13.08 — PLANTING1
- Chapter 13.09 — PARKWAY TREES
- Chapter 13.12 — HOUSE NUMBERING
- Chapter 13.18 — USE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS FOR OUTDOOR DINING
- Chapter 13.20 — PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
- Chapter 13.22 — PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE PU…
- Title 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
- Chapter 14.08 — WATER CONNECTIONS Chapter 14.12
- Chapter 14.20 — WATER METERS § 14.13.010. Recycled Water Rates
- Chapter 14.28 — INDUSTRIAL WASTES § 14.33.010. Purpose.
- Chapter 14.04 — UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – GENERAL REGULATIONS1
- Chapter 14.08 — WATER CONNECTIONS2
- Chapter 14.10 — CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN
- Chapter 14.12 — WATER RATES AND CHARGES3
- Chapter 14.13 — RECYCLED WATER RATES
- Chapter 14.16 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE P…
- Chapter 14.17 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING5
- Chapter 14.20 — WATER METERS6
- Chapter 14.24 — SEWER CONNECTION, PERMITS7
- Chapter 14.28 — INDUSTRIAL WASTES8
- Chapter 14.30 — FATS, OILS AND GREASE (FOG) CONTROL9
- Chapter 14.33 — WATER AND SEWER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEE
- Chapter 14.34 — WATER WELL STANDARDS
- Chapter 14.36 — WATER QUALITY
- Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
- Chapter 15.02 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
- Chapter 15.03 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- Chapter 15.04 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.05 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
- Chapter 15.06 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.07 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 15.08 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 15.09 — INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- Chapter 15.10 — EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE1
- Chapter 15.11 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
- Chapter 15.12 — POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS AND S…
- Chapter 15.13 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.14 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 15.15 — REPORT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
- Chapter 15.16 — SIGN CODE3
- Chapter 15.17 — ENERGY CODE
- Chapter 15.18 — SOLAR SYSTEMS
- Chapter 15.19 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
- Chapter 15.20 — HOUSE MOVING5
- Chapter 15.28 — ABATEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
- Chapter 15.32 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
- Chapter 15.37 — APPROVAL IN CONCEPT PERMIT
- Chapter 15.38 — FAIR SHARE TRAFFIC CONTRIBUTION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 15.40 — TRAFFIC PHASING ORDINANCE6
- Chapter 15.42 — MAJOR THOROUGHFARE AND BRIDGE FEE PROGRAM
- Chapter 15.43 — RECREATION FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT FEE
- Chapter 15.44 — PUBLIC SAFETY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 15.45 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT8
- Chapter 15.55 — METHANE OVERLAY ZONE
- Chapter 15.60 — CONSTRUCTION SITE FENCING AND SCREENING9
- Chapter 15.65 — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT
- Chapter 15.75 — STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONST…
- Chapter 15.80 — BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
- Title 17 — HARBOR CODE
- Chapter 17.01 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — MARINE ACTIVITIES PERMIT1
- Chapter 17.20 — VESSEL LAUNCHING AND OPERATION
- Chapter 17.25 — BERTHING, MOORING AND STORAGE
- Chapter 17.30 — HARBOR USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.35 — HARBOR DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.40 — LIVE-ABOARDS2
- Chapter 17.45 — SANITATION
- Chapter 17.50 — HARBOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 17.55 — DREDGING PERMITS
- Chapter 17.60 — HARBOR PERMITS AND LEASES
- Chapter 17.65 — APPEALS OR CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 17.70 — ENFORCEMENT
- Title 19 — SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 19.16 — TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION AND § 19.24.010. Stre…
- Chapter 19.36 — COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS Chapter 19.44
- Chapter 19.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 19.08 — TENTATIVE MAP FILING
- Chapter 19.12 — TENTATIVE MAP REVIEW
- Chapter 19.16 — TENTATIVE MAP EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION
- Chapter 19.20 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 19.24 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN
- Chapter 19.28 — SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 19.32 — IMPROVEMENT PLANS
- Chapter 19.36 — COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 19.40 — GENERAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.44 — GENERAL RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.48 — SCHOOL SITES AND FEES
- Chapter 19.52 — PARK DEDICATIONS AND FEES
- Chapter 19.56 — FINAL MAP FILING
- Chapter 19.60 — FINAL MAP REVIEW
- Chapter 19.64 — CONVERSION OF RENTAL UNITS TO OWNERSHIP
- Chapter 19.68 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS LOTS
- Chapter 19.72 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE
- Chapter 19.76 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 19.80 — CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 19.90 — PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
- Title 20 — PLANNING AND ZONING
- Chapter 20.12 — INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE § 20.18.010. Pur…
- Chapter 20.24 — STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.60 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY § 20.68.010. Pur…
- Chapter 20.62 — PUBLIC HEARINGS Chapter 20.70
- Chapter 20.10 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
- Chapter 20.12 — INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 20.14 — ZONING MAP
- Chapter 20.16 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 20.18 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-BI, …
- Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (OA, OG, OM, OR, C…
- Chapter 20.22 — MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS (MU-V, MU-MM, MU-DW…
- Chapter 20.24 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT (IG)
- Chapter 20.26 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS (OS, PC, PF, …
- Chapter 20.28 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (MHP, PM, B, HO, H)
- Chapter 20.30 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.32 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 20.36 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.38 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 20.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 20.42 — SIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 20.44 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 20.46 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
- Chapter 20.48 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
- Chapter 20.49 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 20.50 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
- Chapter 20.52 — PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Chapter 20.54 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENS…
- Chapter 20.56 — PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT PROCEDURES
- Chapter 20.58 — SPECIFIC PLAN PROCEDURES
- Chapter 20.60 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
- Chapter 20.62 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Chapter 20.64 — APPEALS
- Chapter 20.66 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 20.68 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 20.70 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 20.90 — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN1
- Title 21 — LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
- Chapter 21.10 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF § 21.16.010. Purp…
- Chapter 21.46 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT Chapter 21.50
- Chapter 21.54 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME § 21.68.010. Purpo…
- Chapter 21.90 — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 21.10 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE IMPLEMENTATIO…
- Chapter 21.12 — INTERPRETATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PROVISIONS
- Chapter 21.14 — COASTAL MAPS
- Chapter 21.16 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 21.18 — RESIDENTIAL COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1…
- Chapter 21.20 — COMMERCIAL COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (CC, CG, C…
- Chapter 21.22 — MIXED-USE COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (MU-V, MU-M…
- Chapter 21.26 — SPECIAL PURPOSE COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (OS, …
- Chapter 21.28 — OVERLAY COASTAL ZONING DISTRICTS (MHP, PM, B, …
- Chapter 21.30 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 21.32 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 21.35 — WATER QUALITY CONTROL
- Chapter 21.38 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 21.40 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 21.44 — TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
- Chapter 21.46 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
- Chapter 21.48 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
- Chapter 21.49 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 21.50 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING
- Chapter 21.52 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURES
- Chapter 21.54 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENS…
- Chapter 21.62 — PUBLIC HEARINGS
- Chapter 21.64 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 21.68 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 21.70 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 21.90 — SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN