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Chapter 23.31 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS

Pacific Grove Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Pacific Grove

§ 23.31.010. Purpose.

This chapter lists the commercial and industrial zoning districts as established by PGMC § 23.12.010 and establishes the development standards and types of land uses permitted in each commercial and industrial zoning district.

(Ord. 13-003 § 2, 2013; Ord. 26-003, 1/21/2026)

§ 23.31.020. Commercial and industrial zoning districts.

  • (a) Light Commercial (C-1). The C-1 zoning district provides for neighborhood scale and locally oriented retail, service, office uses, as well as residential uses.

  • (b) Light Commercial and Hotel (C-1-T). The C-1-T zoning district was enacted by citizen initiative, and the standards of the district are included in the applicable sections of this chapter without modification from the initiative.

    • (1) Intent of District. The intent of the C-1-T district as described by the initiative is as follows:

      • (A) It is the intent of the people of the city of Pacific Grove in enacting the ordinance codified in this chapter to establish a zone district in the city's downtown area where hotel use is permitted, as are all other uses listed in the C-1 district of this code, as said district may be from time to time amended by the council. The people have determined that the area of downtown defined by subsection (b)(2) of this section is appropriate for hotel development. Further, except as modified by this chapter, all provisions of the motel/hotel regulation ballot measure enacted by the people at the June 3, 1986, special municipal election, as set out at Chapter 23.52 PGMC, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

      • (B) It is also the intent of the people of the city of Pacific Grove in enacting the ordinance codified in this chapter to provide for an exception to the strict regulations governing condominium development at Chapter 23.45 PGMC, said section enacted by the people at an election held in the city on November 2, 1982. The people have determined that the area of the downtown defined in subsection (b)(2) of this section is appropriate for condominium development in a manner less restrictive than defined by regulations set out in Chapter 23.45 PGMC. Further, except as modified by this chapter, the provisions of Chapter 23.45 PGMC shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

    • (2) Boundaries of District. The C-1-T district shall be that area defined by the block bounded by Lighthouse Avenue, Grand Avenue, Central Avenue and Fountain Avenue.

    • (3) Amendment. No provision of the C-1-T zoning district shall be repealed or amended except by a vote of the people.

  • (c) Downtown Commercial (C-D). The C-D zoning district is intended to provide for a range of uses including retail, restaurants, services, entertainment, and upper floor residential, and other compatible uses which enhance the vitality and character of the city's historic

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commercial core.

  • (d) Forest Hill Commercial (C-FH). The C-FH zoning district serves as an entrance to the city, offering a variety of commercial and service uses, as well as residential uses, while respecting nearby residential uses.

  • (e) Heavy Commercial (C-2). The C-2 zoning district is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for limited residential uses, service commercial and light manufacturing uses, which may involve outdoor storage or activity areas.

  • (f) Visitor Commercial (C-V). The C-V zoning district is applied to areas of the city appropriate for retail sales, commercial services, and institutional uses oriented to tourism.

  • (g) Restricted Industrial (I). The I zoning district is applied to areas of the city that are appropriate for limited commercial uses, service commercial and light manufacturing uses, which may involve outdoor storage or activity areas.

  • (Ord. 13-003 § 2, 2013; Ord. 26-003, 1/21/2026)

§ 23.31.025. C-V-ATC zoning district – American Tin Cannery zoning.

  • (a) Boundaries of District. The C-V-ATC zoning district shall apply to the American Tin Cannery site that is comprised of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 006-231-001, 006-234-004, and 006-234-005 and that segment of Sloat Avenue that is continuous to the American Tin Cannery site.

  • (b) Uses Permitted. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code, the following uses shall be permitted in the C-V-ATC zoning district:

    • (1) Hotels and any accessory uses, such as restaurants, bars and lounges, meeting and event facilities, spa and fitness facilities, parking, and buildings, spaces, and structures incidental to such uses, subject to first securing a use permit.

    • (2) All uses that are permitted in the C-V zoning district and additional uses permitted by subsequent amendment to the zoning ordinance.

  • (c) Development Standards. Development standards in the C-V-ATC zoning district, including floor area coverage, density, setbacks and height limits shall be in accordance with the applicable standards set forth in the local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, as updated or amended, or if no such standards are provided in the local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, as updated or amended, in accordance with the standards set forth in the use permit or other required permit for a use allowed in the C-V-ATC zoning district.

  • (d) Except as modified by this section, all provisions of the motel/hotel regulation ballot measure enacted by the people at the June 3, 1986, special election, as set out at Chapter 23.52 PGMC, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

  • (Ord. 16-009A § 1, 2016; Ord. 26-003, 1/21/2026)

§ 23.31.030. Commercial and industrial zoning districts allowable land uses and permit

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Key to Zoning District Symbols
C-1 Light Commercial C-FH Forest Hill Commercial I Restricted Industrial
C-1-T Light Commercial and C-2 Heavy Commercial
Hotel
C-D Downtown Commercial C-V Visitor Commercial
P = Permitted use; counter review and determination required (see PGMC UP = Use permit required (see PGMC
§ 23.70.020) § 23.70.080)
AUP = Administrative use permit required (see PGMC § 23.70.030) – = Use not allowed
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing
Contract P2 P2 – P2 P3, 4 P2 P3
construction – no
outdoor storage
Contract – – – – P3, 4 UP UP
construction –
outdoor storage
Construction, large- – – – – P3, 4 UP UP
scale equipment
sales and rental
Industrial, light UP UP – UP AUP3, 4 UP AUP3,4
Recycling facility UP UP – UP UP UP UP
Research and AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
development facility
Storage – self- – – – – AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
storage facility
Warehousing, – – – – P3 P2 P3
wholesaling and
distribution
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly
Commercial 7.08, 7:12, P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
recreation facility – 23.64.035
indoor (< 10,000 sf)
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Commercial AUP2 AUP2 – – AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
recreation facility –
outdoor
Community garden AUP5 AUP5 AUP5 AUP5 AUP5 AUP5 –
Health/fitness studio P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
(< 10,000 sf)
Meeting facility, P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P P3
public or private (<
10,000 sf)
Park, playground P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
(public)
Public or quasi- P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
public facility (<
10,000 sf)
School, specialty (< P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 –
10,000 sf)
Theater or P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
auditorium (< 10,000
sf)
Residential
Accessory building P P P P P – UP
or structure
Condominium UP UP6 UP UP UP – UP
Duplex P P P P P – UP
Dwelling group UP UP UP UP UP – UP
Emergency shelters9 – – P P P – P9
Employee housing P P P P P UP
for 6 or fewer
persons12
Home business 23.16 P P P P P – UP
Large family day UP UP UP UP UP – –
care home
Low barrier P9 P9 P9 – P9
navigation centers
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Mixed-use P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 – –
(residential above or
behind commercial)
Mobile home park – – – – UP – UP
Multifamily dwelling
7 or fewer units 23.28.020 P P P P P – UP
8 or more units 23.28.020 P UP P P UP – UP
Residential care
Housing 6 or fewer P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 –10 UP10
persons
Housing 7 or more UP UP UP UP UP – UP
persons
Rooming and UP UP UP UP UP – UP
boarding house12
Second unit 23.80 P P P P P – UP
Single-family P P P P P – UP
dwelling
Single-Room P P P P P – UP
Occupancy
Transitional or P P P P11 P11 – UP11
supportive housing
Retail Sales
Automobile/vehicle AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
sales and rental
Automobile/vehicle AUP2 AUP2 – AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
service station
Bar/tavern/nightclub – – – – – – –
Brew pub with food 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 –
service
Farmers market UP UP UP UP UP UP –
Flea market UP UP UP UP UP UP –
Micro-brewery 23.64.290 – – – UP UP UP UP
Pub or sports bar 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 –
with food service
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Restaurant, general
and formula general
w/no alcohol sales 23.64.134 P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 –
w/alcohol sales 23.64.134, AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 –
23.64.290
Restaurant, specialty (not formula)
w/no alcohol sales 23.64.134; if P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 –
formula, see
also
23.64.115
w/beer and wine 23.64.134, AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 –
sales only 23.64.290; if
formula, see
also
23.64.115
Restaurant, fast food 23.64.134; if AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 –
(not formula) - w/no formula, see
alcohol sales also
23.64.115
Restaurant, drive-in/ 23.64.134; if – – – UP – – –
drive-through (not formula, see
formula) - w/no also
alcohol sales 23.64.115
Retail - general, P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 UP
except the following:
Adult-oriented sales UP7 UP7 – UP7 – – –
Alcoholic beverage UP UP UP UP UP AUP2 –
sales
Auction houses P – – P P P P
Automobile rental P – – P P P P
Bail bonds P – – P P P P
Blood, plasma, tissue P – – P P P P
donation
Body piercing/tattoo P – – P P P P
parlor
Check cashing stores – – – P P P P
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Dollar/99 cent stores – – – P P P P
Electric cigarette/e- P – – P P P P
vapor
Gold and silver P – – P P P P
exchange stores
Kennels or pet P – – P P P P
boarding**
Pawn shops P – – P P P P
Recreational vehicle P – – P P P P
sales
Meeting halls or P – – P P P P
places of assembly
Tire sales and repair P – – P P P P
Businesses from UP UP UP UP UP UP –
which minors
excluded by law or
owner
Floor area over AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
10,000 sf
Operating between UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
12:00 a.m. and 7:00
a.m.
Outdoor storage or AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP1 AUP AUP1
displays
Retail - restricted UP UP – UP UP UP UP
Wine bar 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
Wine tasting room 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
Services
Animal keeping/ AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
training facilities or
veterinary service
Automobile/vehicle AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
repair
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Bank or financial P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
service, except the
following:
Floor area over AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
10,000 sf at street
level
w/drive-through UP UP – UP UP UP UP
Business support P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
service
Car wash and AUP2 AUP2 – AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
detailing
Catering and events 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 UP UP UP
Equipment/appliance AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
rental and repair
Laundry or dry AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
cleaning service
Lodging
Bed and breakfast 23.64.290 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP2 AUP3 AUP2 AUP3
inn - w/beer and
wine sales only
Hotel or motel 23.64.290 – UP8 – – – – –
Medical service
Ambulance service UP UP – UP UP UP UP
Clinic or lab P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
Medical office P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
Hospital UP UP – – UP UP UP
Mortuary or funeral UP UP – UP UP UP UP
home
Office, business or P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 UP UP
professional
Personal service 7.06 P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 UP
Personal service - UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
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Table 23.31.030 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements
Specific Use
Regulations
Use (PGMC) C-11 C-1-T1 C-D1 C-FH1 C-2 C-V1 I
Printing or creative P2 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3
service
Transportation and Infrastructure
Parking facility UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Public utility UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Radio or television UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
station
Taxi service 7.16 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Transit center UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Wireless UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
telecommunication
facility
Temporary wireless CRD CRD CRD CRD CRD CRD CRD
telecommunications
facility
Wireless eligible AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
facilities request
End Notes:
1. No merchandise, tools, machinery, equipment, or materials shall be stored or displayed outside of a building, except as
specifically permitted for retail uses under an administrative use permit. Temporary administrative use permits, good for not
over 30 days, may be granted, pursuant to PGMC § 23.70.030(b)(7), for temporary outdoor sales events of new merchandise by
merchants holding use permits or otherwise qualified to operate within the applicable district; provided, that such outdoor sales
are operated in conjunction with their established retail operations, and for Christmas tree sales, or other sales on private property,
connected with festivals or holidays.
2. The permit type specified in this table applies to any new or enlarged commercial use which totals 10,000 square feet or less of
interior floor space. An administrative use permit is required for any new or enlarged commercial use which results in either the
use of more than one structure on a building site or a total of more than 10,000 square feet of interior floor space. A use permit is
required where any new or enlarged commercial use exceeds 25,000 square feet in interior floor space.
3. A use permit is required for any new building or addition which adds more than 25,000 square feet of interior floor space or
which results in a building having more than 40 feet in height.
4. Such uses may be granted subject to a use permit, when conducted within a building or enclosed by a fence, subject to
architectural approval by the appropriate review authority for design and landscaping pursuant to Chapter 23.70 PGMC; and
provided, that said fence and landscaping shall be of sufficient height and screening capacity to prevent the view thereof from any
adjacent street or sidewalk.
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End Notes: 5. Community gardens on vacant lots may be permitted by administrative use permit, pursuant to PGMC § 23.70.030(b)(7), and shall be reviewable every six months and subject to such conditions as the administrative use permit may prescribe. The application shall be accompanied by a written agreement by the owner to grant the city a lien for any cost incurred by the city in restoring such property to its condition prior to such use, in the event the owner fails to make such restoration after such use ceases. 6. Condominium use shall be allowed, subject to first securing a use permit in each case, and subject to the building height, site coverage, and yard requirements of this chapter. The provisions of Chapter 23.45 PGMC shall not apply to development of condominiums in the C-1-T district. The council shall, by ordinance, establish standards, conditions and other regulations to govern the development of condominiums in the C-1-T district. Until and unless such standards, conditions and other regulations are in place, no application for such development shall be accepted or processed. Such standards, conditions and regulations established by the council shall be in addition to and harmonious with state law governing condominium development. See also PGMC § 23.31.020(b)(1)(B). 7. Adult-oriented sales may comprise no more than 25 percent of floor area or stock-in-trade of a general retail business, must be located in the rear of the general retail business, and must not be visible from the exterior of the general retail business. 8. Hotel uses shall be allowed, subject to first securing a use permit in each case, and subject to the building height, site coverage, and yard requirements of this chapter. All other regulations and conditions of approval shall be as provided by use permit approved pursuant to this title. Said regulations and conditions shall include, without limitation, provisions for architectural review, land area per unit, neighborhood compatibility, landscaping, parking, traffic and accessory buildings. Required parking, if any, may be located on or off site, the location to be designated by the use permit. See also PGMC § 23.31.020(b)(1)(A). 9. Outside the coastal zone only. In addition to the requirements of PGMC § 23.31.040, emergency shelters shall be subject to the following standards: a. Maximum of 25 beds. b. Off-street parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per each staff person on duty. c. On-site management shall be provided at all times the shelter is open. A management and security plan shall be prepared in consultation with the city manager or his or her designee which shall describe hours of operation; staffing; house rules and occupant screening procedures; on- or off-site services to be provided; security measures to ensure the safety of the occupants of the shelter and surrounding areas; and communications protocols to ensure effective coordination between shelter management, adjacent property owners and residents, and public safety personnel. d. No emergency shelter shall be established closer than 300 feet from another emergency shelter, measured from the nearest property line. e. Waiting and intake areas shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way. 10. Permitted subject to the same standards as apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. 11. Transitional and supportive housing developments shall be subject to the parking requirements of PGMC § 23.64.190, with the exception of developments located within a one-half (0.5) mile distance of a transit stop where no off-street parking shall be required. 12. Rooming houses or boarding houses accommodating employee housing shall be subject to Employee Housing Act. See permitted uses and standards under employee housing.

(Ord. 13-003 § 2, 2013; Ord. 15-013 § 4, 2015; Ord. 16-005 § 6, 2016; Ord. 20-001 § 2 (Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 26-003, 1/21/2026)

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Table 23.31.040 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Development Standards
C-17 C-1-T C-D7 C-FH1,7 C-27 C-V I
Building Placement Requirements
Setbacks1,2,3,4
Front, min. (max.)6 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' 0'
(20')
Side (min.), except: 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' 0'
Residential/Mixed-use 10' 0' 5' 10' 0' 0' 0'
Adjacent to residential 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 10' 10'
zone
Rear (min.), except: 0' 0' 0' 10' 0' 0' 0'
Adjacent to residential 5' 5' 5' 10' 5' 10' 10'
zone
Building Form Requirements
Building height (max.)4 45' 40' with max. 40' 35' 40' 40' with 40'
site coverage max. site
of 75%; 30' coverage of
with max. 75%; 30'
site coverage with max.
of 90% site
coverage of
90%
Site coverage (max.) 90% 75-90%, 100% 75% 90% 75-90%, 90%
depending on depending
building on building
height height
Stepbacks for portion of building above 25 feet
Front, min 8'5 0' 0' 8' 0' — —
Side, min 0' 0' 0' 0' 0' — —
Rear, min6 30' 0' 10' 30' 0' — —
Density Requirements
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Table 23.31.040 Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts Development Standards
C-17 C-1-T C-D7 C-FH1,7 C-27 C-V I
Dwelling units per net Max. 30 units Max. allowed Max. of 45 Max. of Max. 30 N/A Max. allowed
acre per acre. For by the units per 45 units units per by the GP
Coastal Zones general plan acre; with a per acre; acre. For residential
- Max. residential minimum with a Coastal land use
allowed by the land use density minimum Zones - category
general plan category require- density Max. nearest to the
residential nearest to the ment of 30 require- allowed by site, up to 30
land use site, up to 30 units per ment of the general units per net
category units per net acre. 30 units plan acre.6
nearest to the acre per acre. residential
site, up to 30 land use
units per net category
acre. nearest to nearest to
the site, up to the site, up
30 units per to 30 units
net acre per net
acre.
Floor area ratio Max. allowed by the general plan
Lot Requirements
Lot area for new parcels 2,000 sf
(min.)
Other Requirements
Landscaping See PGMC § 23.64.195
Parking See PGMC § 23.64.190
Signs For C-D district see Chapter 20.05 PGMC. For all other districts see Chapter 20.04 PGMC
End Notes:
1. For mixed-use residential/commercial development where residential ground-floor street frontage is allowed and constructed,
the setback standards in PGMC § 23.31.50 shall apply.
2. Cornices, eaves, and other horizontal projections may be allowed, consistent with PGMC §§ 23.64.150 and 23.64.160.
3. Along Central, Lighthouse, and Forest Avenues, commercial ground-floor street frontage standards in PGMC § 23.31.050 also
apply.
4. Chimneys and other vertical projections may be allowed, consistent with PGMC § 23.64.120.
5. In C-1 and C-FH districts, front stepbacks requirements shall not apply for up to 30 feet of a building's width.
6. Rear stepback requirements shall not apply within 70 feet of front property line, while rear setback requirements shall continue
to apply.
7. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65583.2(h)(2) for mixed-use development projects on sites within C-1, C-2, C-D and C-
FH districts, identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Site Inventory for lower-income households, a minimum of 50 percent
of the total floor area shall be residential.
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End Notes: The 6th Cycle Housing Element can be found on the City's website: https://www.cityofpacificgrove.gov/our_city/departments/community_development/housing/housing_element.php Sites within the C-1, C-2, C-FH and C-D that are identified for lower-income housing units include the following:

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Site No. Address APN(s)
8 601 Lighthouse Ave. 006294017000, 006294015000
9 525, 531 Lighthouse Ave. 006284015000, 006284001000,
006284002000
18 95 Central Ave. 6238005000
20 2749 Forest Hill Blvd. 007651013000, 007651017000
21 1146, 1152 Forest Ave. 7651022000, 7651014000
22 1125, 1129, 1133, 1137 Forest Ave. 006713031000, 006713032000,
006713027000, 006713026000
26 1157 Forest Ave. 6713023000
27 1193 Forest Ave. 6713019000
29 1124, 1140 Forest Ave. 7641009000, 7641008000
30 1160 Forest Ave. 7651019000
31 1180 Forest Ave. 7611031000
33 1219 Forest Ave. 6725023000
48 2184 Sunset Dr. 7091025000
49 17 Mile Dr. 7091026000
55 801 Sunset Dr. 7101036000
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(Ord. 13-003 § 2, 2013; Ord. 17-009 § 3, 2017; Ord. 26-003, 1/21/2026)

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Pacific Grove Municipal Code
  1. Article 2 — Boundaries
  2. Article 3 — Inalienable Rights of City
  3. Article 4 — Powers
  4. Article 5 — General Laws Applicable
  5. Article 5.5 — Residential Character of the City
  6. Article 6 — Officers and Employees
  7. Article 7 — Residential Qualifications
  8. Article 8 — Elections
  9. Article 9 — Canvass of Returns
  10. Article 10 — Oath of Office
  11. Article 11 — The Mayor
  12. Article 12.5 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  13. Article 12 — The Council
  14. Article 12.5 — Limitation of Terms
  15. Article 13 — Meetings of the Council
  16. Article 14 — Quorum
  17. Article 15 — Ordinances
  18. Article 19 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  19. Article 16 — The Initiative and Referendum
  20. Article 17 — The Recall
  21. Article 18 — Oaths and Subpoenas
  22. Article 19 — City Manager
  23. Article 20 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
  24. Article 20 — City Manager Pro Tempore
  25. Article 23 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  26. Article 21 — Interference with or by City Manager
  27. Article 22 — City Clerk
  28. Article 23 — City Treasurer
  29. Article 26 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
  30. Article 24 — City Attorney
  31. Article 25 — Compensation
  32. Article 26 — Appointive Commissions and Boards
  33. Article 26 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  34. Article 31 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
  35. Article 27 — Approving Illegal Claims
  36. Article 28 — The Fiscal Year
  37. Article 29 — Budget
  38. Article 30 — Taxation
  39. Article 31 — Annual Tax Levy
  40. Article 34 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  41. Article 32 — Limit and Apportionment of the Tax Levy
  42. Article 33 — Special Tax Levy
  43. Article 34 — Tax Liens
  44. Article 39 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
  45. Article 35 — Deposit of City Moneys
  46. Article 36 — Payment of City Moneys
  47. Article 37 — Annual Audit
  48. Article 38 — Inventory of City Property
  49. Article 39 — Franchises
  50. Article 41 — PACIFIC GROVE CODE
  51. Article 40 — Contracts on Public Works; Materials and Supplies
  52. Article 41 — Official Records
  53. Article 45 — CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE,
  54. Article 42 — Newspaper Advertising
  55. Article 43 — Political Activities
  56. Article 44 — Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Interest
  57. Article 45 — Enforcement.
  58. Article 46 — Validity.
  59. Title 1
  60. Title 2
  61. Chapter 2.50 — ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
  62. Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL[1 ]
  63. Chapter 2.05 — MAYOR
  64. Chapter 2.06 — CITY MANAGER
  65. Chapter 2.07 — CITY ATTORNEY
  66. Chapter 2.12 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  67. Chapter 2.14 — INVENTORY
  68. Article I — General Provisions
  69. Article II
  70. Article III
  71. Article IV — Public Works Contracts
  72. Chapter 2.20 — ELECTION REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 2.30 — CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS
  74. Chapter 2.40 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST
  75. Chapter 2.50
  76. Chapter 2.60
  77. Chapter 2.70 — DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS
  78. Title 3
  79. Chapter 3.02
  80. Chapter 3.04 — PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS – OTHER BOARDS, COM…
  81. Chapter 3.20 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  82. Chapter 3.24
  83. Chapter 3.28 — CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
  84. Chapter 3.30 — HEARING OFFICER PANEL (Repealed by Ord. 25-018)
  85. Chapter 3.40 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
  86. Chapter 3.42 — GOLF LINKS ADVISORY COMMISSION
  87. Chapter 3.46
  88. Title 4
  89. Chapter 4.08 — VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION
  90. Chapter 4.16 — SURETY BONDS
  91. Chapter 4.10 — PACIFIC GROVE OCEAN RESCUE
  92. Chapter 4.14 — PACIFIC GROVE POLICE RESERVE
  93. Chapter 4.08 — VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION[1 ]
  94. Chapter 4.10 — PACIFIC GROVE OCEAN RESCUE (Repealed by Ord. 08…
  95. Chapter 4.12 — PEACE OFFICER TRAINING STANDARDS
  96. Chapter 4.14 — PACIFIC GROVE POLICE RESERVE
  97. Article I — Definition Of Terms
  98. Article II — Personnel System
  99. Article III — Promotion And Recruitment Process
  100. Article VI — Classification Plan
  101. Article VII — Layoff Policy And Procedure
  102. Chapter 4.30
  103. Title 6
  104. Chapter 6.02
  105. Chapter 6.04 — TAX COLLECTION
  106. Chapter 6.06 — UNIFORM CLAIMS PRESENTATION
  107. Chapter 6.07 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  108. Chapter 6.08 — UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX[3 ]
  109. Chapter 6.09 — UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  110. Chapter 6.10
  111. Chapter 6.11
  112. Chapter 6.12 — REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
  113. Chapter 6.14
  114. Chapter 6.16 — SPECIAL GAS TAX IMPROVEMENT FUND[5 ]
  115. Chapter 6.18 — INTERFUND LOANS
  116. Chapter 6.20 — WARRANTS
  117. Chapter 6.24 — WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND
  118. Chapter 6.28 — FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FUND
  119. Chapter 6.32 — BOOK FUND
  120. Chapter 6.40
  121. Chapter 6.50
  122. Chapter 6.54 — PACIFIC GROVE HOSPITALITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  123. Title 7
  124. Chapter 7.04 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX[1 ]
  125. Chapter 7.06
  126. Chapter 7.08 — POOL HALLS
  127. Chapter 7.10 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA SALES
  128. Chapter 7.12 — DANCE HALLS
  129. Chapter 7.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  130. Chapter 7.16 — TAXICABS
  131. Chapter 7.20 — ADVERTISING HANDBILLS[2 ]
  132. Chapter 7.30 — DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
  133. Chapter 7.40 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL LICENSE[3 ]
  134. Title 9
  135. Chapter 9.04 — HEALTH DEPARTMENT
  136. Article I
  137. Article II
  138. Article III
  139. Chapter 9.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  140. Title 10
  141. Chapter 10.18 — ADOPTED ANIMALS
  142. Chapter 10.04 — DOGS[1 ]
  143. Chapter 10.08 — KEEPING ANIMALS AND FOWL[2 ]
  144. Chapter 10.10 — FEEDING ANIMALS[3 ]
  145. Chapter 10.14 — TRAPPING OF DOMESTICATED CATS
  146. Chapter 10.18 — ADOPTED ANIMALS
  147. Title 11
  148. Chapter 11.68 — WATER DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS
  149. Chapter 11.88 — PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION
  150. Chapter 11.72 — AIRCRAFT LANDING; RECREATIONAL UAS PROHIBITED
  151. Chapter 11.94 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS
  152. Chapter 11.80 — OFFSHORE DRILLING SUPPORT FACILITIES
  153. Chapter 11.97 — COMMUNITY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  154. Chapter 11.04 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES[1 ]
  155. Chapter 11.08 — CURFEW FOR JUVENILES
  156. Chapter 11.09 — LOITERING
  157. Chapter 11.10 — GARAGE SALES
  158. Chapter 11.12 — SOLICITORS AND PEDDLERS
  159. Chapter 11.20 — CARD ROOMS[2 ]
  160. Chapter 11.24 — SMOKING REGULATIONS
  161. Chapter 11.26 — TOBACCO RETAILER LICENSE
  162. Chapter 11.32 — OBSTRUCTING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  163. Chapter 11.36 — DAMAGING PUBLIC BUILDINGS
  164. Chapter 11.38 — TRESPASS TO POSTED PUBLIC WORKS
  165. Chapter 11.40 — EXPECTORATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
  166. Chapter 11.42 — TRANSIT BUSES
  167. Chapter 11.45 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT
  168. Chapter 11.48 — MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
  169. Chapter 11.56 — FIRE SIGNAL CODE
  170. Chapter 11.60 — CONCEALED WEAPONS[4 ]
  171. Chapter 11.62 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  172. Chapter 11.68 — WATER DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS
  173. Chapter 11.72
  174. Chapter 11.80 — OFFSHORE DRILLING SUPPORT FACILITIES
  175. Chapter 11.88 — PUBLIC URINATION AND DEFECATION
  176. Chapter 11.92 — DISTURBANCE ABATEMENT
  177. Chapter 11.94 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION REGULATIONS
  178. Chapter 11.96 — UNLAWFUL NOISES
  179. Chapter 11.97 — COMMUNITY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT[5 ]
  180. Chapter 11.98 — REDUCTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
  181. Chapter 11.99 — FOOD PACKAGING (Repealed by Ord. 19-016)
  182. Chapter 11.100 — CANNABIS
  183. Chapter 11.101 — ABANDONED PROPERTY REGISTRATION
  184. Title 12
  185. Chapter 12.04 — INFECTED TREES, PLANTS AND SHRUBS
  186. Chapter 12.08 — WEED AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT[1 ]
  187. Chapter 12.10
  188. Chapter 12.16 — TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
  189. Chapter 12.20 — PROTECTED TREES
  190. Chapter 12.30 — TREES AND DEVELOPMENT
  191. Chapter 12.40 — HIGH-RISK TREES AND NUISANCE TREES
  192. Chapter 12.50 — TREE SERVICE CONTRACTORS
  193. Chapter 12.60 — PERMIT APPLICATION AND PROCESSING
  194. Chapter 12.70 — APPEALS
  195. Title 14
  196. Chapter 14.08 — PARKS[2 ]
  197. Chapter 14.16 — EL CARMELO CEMETERY
  198. Title 15
  199. Chapter 15.01
  200. Chapter 15.08 — HOUSE NUMBERS
  201. Chapter 15.16 — SIDEWALKS
  202. Chapter 15.20 — DRIVEWAYS
  203. Chapter 15.24
  204. Chapter 15.26
  205. Chapter 15.29 — UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
  206. Chapter 15.30
  207. Chapter 15.40
  208. Title 16
  209. Chapter 16.04 — DEFINITIONS
  210. Chapter 16.12 — ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE
  211. Chapter 16.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  212. Chapter 16.20 — TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS
  213. Chapter 16.24 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  214. Chapter 16.25 — CREATION OF CUL-DE-SAC STREETS
  215. Chapter 16.32 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  216. Chapter 16.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  217. Chapter 16.41 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT AREAS
  218. Chapter 16.44 — TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES[1 ]
  219. Chapter 16.64
  220. Chapter 16.70 — TRIP REDUCTION
  221. Title 18
  222. Chapter 18.38 — WATER WELL REGULATIONS
  223. Chapter 18.40 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
  224. Chapter 18.45 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM
  225. Chapter 18.04 — BUILDING CODES
  226. Chapter 18.08 — GREASE TRAPS
  227. Chapter 18.32 — FIRE PREVENTION[2 ]
  228. Chapter 18.36
  229. Chapter 18.38 — WATER WELL REGULATIONS
  230. Chapter 15.08 — MCC, Water Wells, hereby is adopted in its ent…
  231. Chapter 18.40 — SEISMIC HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
  232. Chapter 18.42 — GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS (Repealed by Ord. 1…
  233. Chapter 18.45 — RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM
  234. Chapter 18.46 — VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  235. Title 20
  236. Chapter 20.05 — DOWNTOWN SIGNS
  237. Title 21
  238. Chapter 21.04 — INTERFERENCE WITH RECEPTION
  239. Chapter 21.08 — STRUCTURAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
  240. Chapter 21.12
  241. Title 23
  242. Chapter 23.43 — INITIATIVE RESTRICTION OF USE OF GEORGE WASHIN…
  243. Chapter 23.64 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  244. Chapter 23.84 — LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS
  245. Chapter 23.04 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING REGULATIONS
  246. Chapter 23.16
  247. Chapter 23.20
  248. Chapter 23.29
  249. Chapter 23.31 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  250. Chapter 23.32
  251. Chapter 23.43
  252. Chapter 23.45
  253. Chapter 23.58
  254. Chapter 23.60 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – PUD
  255. Chapter 23.64 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
  256. Chapter 23.68 — NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS[2 ]
  257. Chapter 23.70 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVIEW AUTHORITIE…
  258. Chapter 23.72 — PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  259. Chapter 23.73
  260. Chapter 23.74 — APPEALS AND CALL-UPS
  261. Chapter 23.76 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION[3 ]
  262. Chapter 23.77 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS[4 ]
  263. Chapter 23.78 — SALE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
  264. Chapter 23.79 — DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS[5 ]
  265. Chapter 23.80 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  266. Chapter 23.81
  267. Chapter 23.82 — INTERPRETATIONS OF PERMITTED USE LISTS
  268. Chapter 23.84 — PGMC (Legislative Amendments). (Ord. 11-001 § …
  269. Chapter 23.86 — PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING PROCEDURES
  270. Chapter 23.88 — ENFORCEMENT
  271. Chapter 23.90 — LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
  272. Chapter 23.92 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
  273. Title 24
  274. Chapter 24.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  275. Chapter 24.05 — CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
  276. Chapter 24.06
  277. Chapter 24.08 — PARCEL MAP PROCEDURES
  278. Chapter 24.12 — FILING OF TENTATIVE MAP
  279. Chapter 24.20 — IMPOSITION OF FEES
  280. Chapter 24.24
  281. Chapter 24.32 — SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
  282. Chapter 24.40
  283. Chapter 24.48
  284. Chapter 24.52 — SCHOOL SITE DEDICATIONS
  285. Chapter 24.64 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  286. Title SR
  287. § SR.001. General Provisions.
  288. § SR.002. Administration and Personnel.
  289. § SR.003. Revenue and Finance.
  290. § SR.004. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  291. § SR.005. Animals.
  292. § SR.006. Health and Safety.
  293. § SR.007. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  294. § SR.008. Vehicles and Traffic.
  295. § SR.009. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  296. § SR.010. Public Services.
  297. § SR.011. Buildings and Construction.
  298. § SR.012. Subdivisions.
  299. § SR.014. Environment.
  300. Title CRT
  301. Title FR
  302. Title OL
  303. § OL.020. New Series

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