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Title 20 — Planning and Zoning›Part 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards

Newport Beach Municipal Code § 20.22.020 Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newport Beach

Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code § 20.22.020 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 20.22.010. Purposes of Mixed-Use Zoning Districts.

The purposes of the individual mixed-use zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are provided below. For the purpose of this Zoning Code, mixed-use projects shall comply with nonresidential standards when no mixed-use standards exist.

A. MU-V (Mixed-Use Vertical) Zoning District. This 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) Zoning District. This zoning district applies to properties located on the inland side of Coast Highway in the Mariners’ Mile Corridor (See Figure A-5, attached to the ordinance codified in this title). Properties fronting on Coast Highway may be developed for nonresidential uses only. Properties to the rear of the commercial frontage may be developed for free-standing 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-DW (Mixed-Use Dover/Westcliff) Zoning District. This zoning district applies to properties located in the Dover Drive/Westcliff Drive area. Properties may be developed for professional office or retail uses, or as horizontal or vertical mixed-use projects that integrate multi-unit residential dwelling units with retail and/or office uses.

D. MU-CV/15th St. (Mixed-Use Cannery Village and 15th Street) Zoning District. This 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.

E. MU-W1 (Mixed-Use Water) Zoning District. This zoning district applies to waterfront properties along the Mariners’ Mile Corridor (See Figure A-5, attached to the ordinance codified in this title) 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 2-10. A site development review, in compliance with Section 20.52.080, shall be approved prior to any development to ensure that the uses are fully integrated and that potential impacts from their differing activities are fully mitigated. Design of nonresidential space to facilitate marine-related uses is encouraged.

F. MU-W2 (Mixed-Use Water) Zoning District. This zoning district applies to waterfront properties in which marine-related uses may be intermixed with general commercial, visitor-serving commercial and residential dwelling units on the upper floors.

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010)

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§ 20.22.020. Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

A. Allowed Land Uses. Tables 2-8, 2-9, and 2-10 indicate 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 2-8 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements
TABLE 2-8 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS P CUP MUP LTP — Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040 ) Not Allowed * Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040 ) Not Allowed * Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040 ) Not Allowed * Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) 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. MU-V MU-MM (6) MU-DW MU-CV/ 15th St. (7) Specific Use Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses
Handicraft Industry P P P P
Industry, Marine-Related — CUP — MUP
Research and Development P P P P
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment CUP CUP CUP CUP
Cultural Institutions P P P P
Schools, Public and Private CUP CUP CUP CUP
Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units P P P P Section 20.48.200
Single-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — — — P (3) Section 20.48.130
Located above 1st floor P (1) — — P (3) Section 20.48.130
Multi-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — P (1)(2) P (1) P (3) Section 20.48.130
Located above 1st floor P (1) P (1)(2) P (1) P (3) Section 20.48.130
Two-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — — — P (3) Section 20.48.130
Located above 1st floor P (1) — — P (3) Section 20.48.130
Home Occupations P P (1) P P Section 20.48.130
Live-Work Units P P (1)(2) P P (3)
Visitor Accommodations, Residential
Short Term Lodging — — — P Chapter 5.95
Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses
Adult Day Care
Small (6 or fewer) P P P P
Child Day Care
Small (8 or fewer) P P P P Section 20.48.070
Day Care, General — MUP — MUP Section 20.48.070
Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses
Alcohol Sales (off-sale) MUP MUP — MUP Section 20.48.030
Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory Only P P P P
Marine Rentals and Sales
Boat Rentals and Sales CUP P — CUP
Marine Retail Sales P P P P
Retail Sales (8) P P P P
Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional
ATMs P P P P
Emergency Health Care/Urgent Care MUP MUP MUP MUP
Financial Institutions and Related Services P P P P
Offices—Business P P P P
Offices—Medical and Dental P P P P
Offices—Professional P P P P
Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General
Animal Sales and Services
Animal Grooming P P P P Section 20.48.050
Animal Retail Sales P P — P Section 20.48.050
Veterinary Services — CUP CUP — Section 20.48.050
Artists’ Studios P P P P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Accessory Food Service (open to public) P P P P Section 20.48.090
Fast Food (no late hours) (4)(5) P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Fast Food (with late hours) (4) MUP MUP P/MUP MUP Section 20.48.090
Food Service (no late hours) (4)(5) P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Food Service (with late hours) (4) CUP CUP CUP CUP Section 20.48.090
Take-Out Service—Fast-Casual (up to 20 seats) (4)(5) P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Alcohol Sales (off-sale) (with late hours) (4) CUP CUP — CUP Section 20.48.030
Health/Fitness Facilities
Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less P P MUP P
Large—Over 2,000 sq. ft CUP CUP CUP CUP
Laboratories — — P —
Maintenance and Repair Services P P — P
Marine Services
Entertainment and Excursion Services P P — P Title 17
Marine Service Stations CUP — — —
Personal Services
Massage Establishments MUP MUP MUP MUP Chapter 5.50 Section 20.48.120
Massage Services, Accessory MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 20.48.120
Nail Salons P P P P
Personal Services, General P P P P
Personal Services, Restricted MUP MUP MUP MUP
Studio MUP MUP MUP MUP
Postal Services P P P P
Printing and Duplicating Services P P P P
Smoking Lounges — — — —
Visitor Accommodations
Hotels, Motels, and Time Shares CUP CUP — CUP
Bed and Breakfast Inns — CUP — —
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure Uses
Parking Facility MUP MUP MUP (2) MUP (2)
Marinas Title 17 Title 17 Title 17 Title 17 Title 17
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
Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses Vehicle Rental, Sale, and Service Uses
Vehicle/Equipment Rentals
Office Only P P P P
Limited (no outdoor storage) — MUP — —
Vehicle/Equipment Repair
Limited — MUP — —
Vehicle Sales — CUP — —
Vehicle Sales, Office Only P P P —
Vehicle/Equipment Services
Automobile Washing — CUP — —
Service Stations — CUP — — Section 20.48.210
Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses MUP MUP MUP MUP
Outdoor Storage and Display MUP MUP MUP MUP Section 20.48.140
Personal Property Sales P P P P Section 20.48.150
Special Events Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03
Temporary Uses LTP LTP LTP LTP Section 20.52.040

Notes:

* 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) Allowed only as part of a mixed-use development. Refer to Section § 20.48.130 (Mixed-Use Projects) for additional development standards.
(2) Not allowed to front onto coast highway. Coast highway frontage shall be limited to nonresidential uses. See Table 2-10 (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) Late Hours. Facilities with late hours shall mean facilities that offer service and are open to the public after 11:00 p.m. any day of the week.
(5) 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 (5)(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.
(6) Properties fronting on coast highway shall be developed with nonresidential uses as allowed in Table 2-9. 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 2-10 (Development Standards for Vertical and Horizontal Mixed-Use Zoning Districts).
(7) Mixed-use or commercial structures are required on lots at street intersections and are allowed, but not required, on other lots.
(8) 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.
TABLE 2-9 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements Mixed-Use Zoning Districts Permit Requirements
TABLE 2-9 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS P CUP MUP LTP — Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Limited Term Permit (Section 20.52.040 ) Not allowed * Permitted by Right Conditional Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) Minor Use Permit (Section 20.52.020 ) 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. MU-W1 (5)(6) MU-W2 Specific Use Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing Uses
Handicraft Industry P P
Industry, Marine-Related P P
Research and Development P P
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Assembly/Meeting Facilities
Small—5,000 sq. ft. or less (religious assembly may be larger than 5,000 sq. ft.) CUP CUP
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment CUP CUP
Cultural Institutions P P
Parks and Recreational Facilities CUP CUP
Schools, Public and Private CUP CUP
Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units P P Section 20.48.200
Single-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor P (1) P (2) Section 20.48.130
Multi-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor P (1) P (2) Section 20.48.130
Two-Unit Dwellings
Located on 1st floor — —
Located above 1st floor P (1) P (2)
Home Occupations P P (2) Section 20.48.110
Visitor Accommodations, Residential
Short Term Lodging — P Chapter 5.95
Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses Care Uses
Adult Day Care
Small (6 or fewer) P P
Child Day Care
Small (8 or fewer) P P Section 20.48.070
Day Care, General — MUP Section 20.48.070
Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses Retail Trade Uses
Alcohol Sales (off-sale) MUP MUP Section 20.48.030
Alcohol Sales (off-sale), Accessory Only P P
Marine Rentals and Sales
Boat Rentals and Sales P P
Marine Retail Sales P P
Retail Sales (8) P P
Visitor-Serving Retail P P
Service Uses—Business, Financial, Medical, and Professional
ATMs P P
Emergency Health Facilities/Urgent Care — P
Financial Institutions and Related Services (above 1st floor only) P P
Financial Institutes and Related Services (1st floor) — —
Offices—Business P P
Offices—Medical and Dental (above 1st floor only) — P
Offices—Profession P P
Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General Service Uses—General
Animal Retail Sales MUP MUP Section 20.48.050
Artists’ Studios P P
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Accessory Food Service (open to public) P P Section 20.48.090
Fast Food (no late hours) (3)(4) P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Fast Food (with late hours) (3) MUP MUP Section 20.48.090
Food Service (no alcohol, no late hours) (3)(4) P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Food Service (no late hours) (3) MUP MUP Section 20.48.090
Food Service (with late hours) (3) CUP CUP Section 20.48.090
Take-Out Service—Fast-Casual (up to 20 seats) (3)(4) P/MUP P/MUP Section 20.48.090
Health/Fitness Facilities
Small—2,000 sq. ft. or less P P
Maintenance and Repair Services P P
Marine Services
Boat Storage CUP CUP
Boat Yards CUP CUP
Entertainment and Excursion Services P P
Marine Service Stations CUP CUP
Water Transportation Services P P
Personal Services
Massage Establishments MUP MUP Chapter 5.50 Section 20.48.120
Massage Services, Accessory MUP MUP Section 20.48.120
Nail Salons P P
Personal Services, General P P
Personal Services, Restricted MUP MUP
Smoking Lounges — —
Visitor Accommodations
Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfast Inns, and Time Shares CUP CUP
Transportation, Communications, and Infrastructure
Parking Facilities MUP MUP
Communication Facilities P P
Heliports and Helistops (7) CUP CUP
Marinas Title 17 Title 17 Title 17
Marina Support Facilities MUP MUP
Utilities, Minor P P
Utilities, Major CUP CUP
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities CUP/MUP/ LTP CUP/MUP/LTP Chapter 20.49
Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses
Accessory Structures and Uses MUP MUP
Outdoor Storage and Display MUP MUP Section 20.48.140
Personal Property Sales P P Section 20.48.150
Special Events Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03 Chapter 11.03
Temporary Uses LTP LTP Section 20.52.040

Notes:

* 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) May only be located on lots with a minimum of 200 lineal feet of frontage on coast highway. Refer to Section § 20.48.130 (Mixed-Use Projects) for additional development standards.
(2) May only be located above a commercial use and not a parking use. Refer to Section § 20.48.130 (Mixed-Use Projects) for additional development standards.
(3) 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.
(4) 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 (4)(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.
(5) Approval of a minor site development review, in compliance with Section § 20.52.080 , shall be required prior to any development to ensure that the uses are fully integrated and that potential impacts from their differing activities are fully mitigated.
(6) A minimum of 50% of the square footage of a mixed-use development shall be used for nonresidential uses.
(7) 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.
(8) 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. 2014-1 §§ 5, 6, 2014; Ord. 2020-9 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2021-11 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2023-6 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2023-22 §§ 899—902, 2023; Ord. 2023-23 § 1 (Exh. A §§ 18, 19), 2023; Ord. 2026-6, 6/9/2026)

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§ 20.22.030. Mixed-Use 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 2-10, in addition to the development standards in Part 3 of this title (Site Planning and Development Standards).

TABLE 2-10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS

Development Feature MU-V MU-MM MU-DW MU-CV/15th St. Additional Regulations
Lot Dimensions (1)(2) Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot.
Lot Area (2) 2,500 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 40,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width (2) 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 40 ft.
Density Range Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses.
Lot area required per unit (sq. ft.) (3) Minimum: 1,631 Maximum: 2,167 (5) Minimum: 1,631 Maximum: 2,167 For property beginning 100 ft. north of Coast Hwy. Minimum: 1,631 Maximum: 2,167 Minimum: 1,631 Maximum: 2,167 (5)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (4)
Mixed-use development Min. 0.35 Max. 0.50 for nonresidential Max. 1.0 for residential. Min. 0.25 Max. 0.50 for nonresidential Max. 1.0 for residential. Min. 0.25 Max. 0.50 for nonresidential Max. 1.0 for residential. Min. 0.25 Max. 0.50 for nonresidential Max. 1.0 for residential.
Nonresidential only 0.75 0.50 0.50 0.50
Residential only N/A N/A N/A 1.5
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 0 0 0 0
Side 0 0 0 0
Side adjoining a residential district 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
Rear 0 0 0 0
Rear adjoining residential district 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
Rear adjoining an alley 10 ft. 5 ft. 0 10 ft.
Bulkhead setback 10 ft. N/A N/A N/A N/A
Open Space
Common open space Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) 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.) 5% of the gross floor area for each unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 6 feet.) 5% of the gross floor area for each unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 6 feet.) 5% of the gross floor area for each unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 6 feet.) 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. Minimum distance between detached residential structures on same lot. Minimum distance between detached residential structures on same lot. Minimum distance between detached residential structures on same lot. Minimum distance between detached residential structures on same lot.
Separation Distance 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
MU-V, MU-MM, and MU-CV/15th St. MU-DW 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 32 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 37 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 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). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).
Landscaping See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards).
Lighting See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).
Outdoor Storage/Display See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities).
Parking See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking).
Satellite Antennas See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities).
Signs See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). 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) 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.
(5) The minimum density may be modified or waived through the approval of a site development review. 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.

TABLE 2-11 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WATERFRONT MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS

Development Feature MU-W1 (3) MU-W2 Additional Requirements
Lot Dimensions (1)(2) Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. 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) Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Minimum/maximum allowable density range for residential uses.
Lot area required per unit Minimum: 7,260 sq. ft. per unit Minimum: 1,631 sq. ft. Maximum: 2,167 sq. ft. (6)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (5)
Mixed-use development Min. 0.35 and Max. 0.5 for nonresidential uses. Max. 0.5 for residential uses. (3) Min. 0.35 and Max. 0.5 for nonresidential. Max. 0.75 for residential uses.
Mixed-use development Max. 1.0 for mixed-use projects Lido Marina Village Min. 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 20.30.110 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. 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. 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 0 0
Side 0 0
Side adjoining a residential district 5 ft. 5 ft.
Rear 0 0
Rear residential portion of mixed use N/A 5 ft.
Rear nonresidential adjoining a residential district N/A 5 ft.
Rear adjoining an alley N/A 10 ft.
Bulkhead setback 10 ft. 10 ft.
Open Space N/A N/A
Common open space Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) Minimum 75 square feet/dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet.) 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.) 5% of the gross floor area for each dwelling unit. (The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 6 feet.) 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. Minimum distance between detached structures on same lot. Minimum distance between detached structures on same lot.
Separation Distance 10 ft. 10 ft.
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. 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. 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.
Height 26 ft. with flat roof, less than 3/12 roof pitch 31 ft. with sloped roof, 3/12 roof pitch or greater 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 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls). See Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls).
Landscaping See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards). See Chapter 20.36 (Landscaping Standards).
Lighting See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting). See Section 20.30.070 (Outdoor Lighting).
Outdoor Storage/Display See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities). See Section 20.48.140 (Outdoor Storage, Display, and Activities).
Parking See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking). See Chapter 20.40 (Off-Street Parking).
Satellite Antennas See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities). See Section 20.48.190 (Satellite Antennas and Amateur Radio Facilities).
Signs See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards). 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) 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.
(6) The minimum density may be modified or waived through the approval of a site development review. 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.

(Ord. 2010-21 § 1 (Exh. A)(part), 2010; Ord. 2013-9 §§ 1, 2, 2013)

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