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Article 66 — MU-I-60 Mixed Use Institutional District 60

Pacifica Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Pacifica

Sec. 9-4.6601. - Permitted and conditional uses.

(a)

General use provisions.

(1)

All developments must include a minimum of fifty (50) percent of gross square footage for residential use per Article 54.

(2)

Mixed-use residential development is allowed provided the requirements of Subsection (a)(1) are met, and the nonresidential use is permitted pursuant to Subsections (b) or (c).

(b)

Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the MU-I-60 District:

(1)

Duplexes and multiple-family dwellings;

(2)

Accessory buildings and uses;

(3)

Community care facilities for six (6) or fewer persons;

(4)

Indoor or outdoor cultivation of cannabis for personal use as an accessory use to a primary dwelling unit, subject to the standards contained in Article 48 of this chapter;

(5)

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, subject to the standards of Article 4.5;

(6)

Art galleries, dance/art studios, and craft production shops;

(7)

Performing arts venues;

(8)

Libraries;

(9)

Religious institutions; and

(10)

Accessory uses incidental to a permitted or conditional use.

(c)

Conditional uses. Conditional uses allowed in the MU-I-60 District, subject to obtaining a use permit, shall be as follows:

(1)

Boardinghouses, dormitories;

(2)

Lodges, clubs, and clubrooms;

(3)

Schools;

(4)

Parks and playgrounds;

(5)

Bed & breakfast inns;

(6)

Coastal access;

(7)

Mobile home parks

(8)

Community care facilities for more than six (6) persons.

(§ 6(Exh. A, § 19), Ord. No. 902-C.S., effective September 24, 2025)

Sec. 9-4.6602. - Development regulations.

(a)

Basic regulations: See Table 9-4.6602: MU-I-60 Development Regulations.

(b)

Supplemental regulations: See Section 9.4-5403 (Higher Density Residential and Mixed-Use Districts Development Standards).

(c)

Multiple-family housing combining district development regulations: See Article 67.

Table 9-4.6602: MU-I-60 Development Regulations

Regulations Notes

Density Rounding subject to the provisions of Article 23  Minimum 40 du/ac

 Maximum 60 du/ac

Setbacks (Minimum)

 Front Setback 15 feet

 Side Setback 5 feet

 Rear Setback 20 feet

Additional Setbacks: A minimum 30-foot setback shall be required from any property line abutting a single- family zone.

Height 55 feet For those portions of a site within 50 feet of a property located in a single-family residential district: 40 feet.

Lot Coverage (Maximum) 70%

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) N/A

Open Space

 Usable Open Space (Minimum) 200 sf/unit; If private, 6 feet by 10 feet minimum dimension.

Parking Subject to the provisions of Article 28

Permits for Site Development Subject to the provisions of Article 32

Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations Subject to the provisions of Article 5 and compliance with State law

(§ 6(Exh. A, § 19), Ord. No. 902-C.S., effective September 24, 2025)

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 1 — CITY COUNCIL
  3. Chapter 2 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  4. Article 1 — General Provisions
  5. Article 2 — Planning Commission
  6. Article 3 — Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission
  7. Article 4 — Transportation Commission
  8. Article 5 — Animal Advisory Commission
  9. Article 6 — Youth Advisory Commission
  10. Article 7 — Hillside Preservation Review Commission
  11. Article 8 — Emergency Preparedness and Safety Commission
  12. Chapter 3 — ADVISORY AGENCIES
  13. Chapter 4 — DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION
  14. Article 2 — City Manager-Clerk
  15. Article 3 — City Attorney
  16. Article 4 — Departments
  17. Article 5 — Community Development Department
  18. Article 6 — Fire Department
  19. Article 7 — Health Department
  20. Article 8 — Police Department
  21. Article 9 — Park, Beaches, and Recreation Department
  22. Article 10 — Public Works Department
  23. Article 1 — Bonds
  24. Article 2 — City Manager
  25. Article 3 — City Clerk
  26. Article 4 — Personnel System
  27. Article 5 — Training of Law Enforcement Officers
  28. Article 6 — Training of Public Safety Dispatchers
  29. Chapter 6 — OFFICIAL SEAL
  30. Chapter 7 — ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS BY DESIGNATED OFFICERS AND E…
  31. Chapter 8 — GENERAL AND SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  32. Chapter 9 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
  33. Chapter 1 — BUSINESS LICENSING
  34. Article 2 — Taxes: Gross Receipts
  35. Article 3 — Taxes: Flat Rates
  36. Article 4 — Auto Wrecking Businesses
  37. Article 5 — Benches on Streets
  38. Article 6 — Solicitors and Peddlers
  39. Article 7 — Bingo Games
  40. Article 1 — Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund
  41. Article 2 — High-Rise Fire Fighting Fund
  42. Article 3 — Sewage Facilities, Main Trunk, Interceptor, Outfal…
  43. Article 4 — Reserve for Drainage Facility Construction Funds
  44. Article 5 — Sewer Connection Charges
  45. Article 6 — Sewer Service Charges Fund
  46. Article 7 — Capital Projects Fund
  47. Chapter 3 — PROPERTY TAXES
  48. Chapter 4 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  49. Chapter 5 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES
  50. Chapter 6 — SALES AND USE TAXES
  51. Chapter 7 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES
  52. Chapter 8 — PAYMENT OF DEMANDS, SALARIES, AND OBLIGATIONS
  53. Chapter 9 — CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FEES
  54. Chapter 10 — DISPOSITION OF RECOVERED PROPERTY IN THE POSSESSI…
  55. Chapter 11 — UTILITY USERS' TAXES
  56. Chapter 12 — MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAXES
  57. Chapter 13 — DEVELOPMENT FEE ACCOUNTS AND FUND APPROPRIATIONS
  58. Chapter 14 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  59. Chapter 15 — BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS
  60. Chapter 16 — CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
  61. Chapter 17 — HOTEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  62. Chapter 18 — CANNABIS OPERATION TAX
  63. Chapter 19 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE (SALES) TAX
  64. Chapter 1 — BICYCLES
  65. Chapter 2 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  66. Article 1 — Fire Code
  67. Article 2 — Fireworks
  68. Article 3 — Fire Hazard Severity Zones
  69. Chapter 4 — JITNEYS
  70. Chapter 5 — PASSENGER STAGES
  71. Chapter 6 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE REGULATIONS
  72. Article 2 — Certificates Required
  73. Article 3 — Operational Requirements
  74. Article 4 — Permits Required
  75. Article 5 — Charges, Rates and Equipment Requirements
  76. Article 6 — Recordkeeping Requirements
  77. Article 7 — Violations—Penalties
  78. Article 1 — Definitions
  79. Article 2 — Traffic Administration
  80. Article 3 — Enforcement of and Obedience to Regulations
  81. Article 4 — Traffic Control Devices
  82. Article 5 — Turning Movements
  83. Article 6 — One-Way Streets and Alleys
  84. Article 7 — Special Stops Required
  85. Article 8 — Yielding Rights-of-Way
  86. Article 9 — Miscellaneous Driving Rules
  87. Article 10 — Pedestrians
  88. Article 11 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking
  89. Article 12 — Stopping, Standing, and Parking Restricted or Pro…
  90. Article 13 — Loading and Unloading
  91. Article 14 — Truck Traffic Routes
  92. Article 15 — Regulation Of Speed
  93. Article 16 — Schedules Of Designated Streets
  94. Article 17 — Bicycles, Skateboards, Mopeds, and Roller Skates
  95. Article 18 — Traffic Regulation on Designated Private Roads
  96. Article 19 — Removal or Towing of Vehicles
  97. Chapter 8 — TOW SERVICES
  98. Chapter 9 — FISHING PIERS OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE CITY: REGUL…
  99. Article 1 — Regulation of Public Beaches, Parks, Parking Areas…
  100. Article 2 — Special Use Area Restrictions for Boats and Vessels
  101. Article 3 — Regulations for the Pacifica State Beach Parking L…
  102. Chapter 11 — SAND ACCUMULATIONS
  103. Chapter 12 — TREE PRESERVATION
  104. Chapter 13 — FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
  105. Chapter 14 — MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF CITY TREES
  106. Chapter 15 — SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
  107. Chapter 16 — CANNABIS PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES
  108. Chapter 18 — SIDEWALK VENDING PROGRAM
  109. Chapter 19 — ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
  110. Chapter 1 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  111. Chapter 2 — VEHICLES PARKED FOR SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OR MORE
  112. Chapter 3 — CARNIVALS, CIRCUSES, FAIRS, AND TRAVELING SHOWS
  113. Chapter 4 — CHILD CARE FACILITIES
  114. Chapter 5 — DANCES
  115. Chapter 6 — FORTUNE-TELLING
  116. Chapter 7 — GAMBLING
  117. Chapter 8 — INTOXICATION
  118. Chapter 9 — LITTER
  119. Chapter 10 — LOUD, DISTURBING, UNUSUAL, AND UNNECESSARY NOISES
  120. Chapter 11 — MINORS
  121. Chapter 12 — PRIVATE PATROLS
  122. Chapter 13 — TRESPASSING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
  123. Chapter 14 — WEAPONS, HUNTING, AND TRAPPING
  124. Chapter 15 — GARAGE AND RUMMAGE SALES
  125. Chapter 16 — INTRUSION DETECTION AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
  126. Chapter 17 — BURGLAR ALARM MONITORING FRANCHISES
  127. Chapter 18 — USE OF VEHICLES OFF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
  128. Chapter 19 — MASSAGE BUSINESSES
  129. Chapter 20 — MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL PRICE SIGN ADVERTISING
  130. Article 1 — Possession and Sale of Graffiti Implements to Minors
  131. Article 2 — Graffiti Removal Regulations
  132. Chapter 22 — SALES OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA TO MINORS
  133. Chapter 23 — AUTOMATIC CHECKOUT SYSTEMS
  134. Chapter 24 — AMUSEMENT ARCADES
  135. Chapter 25 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  136. Article 1 — Public Nuisances—Generally
  137. Article 2 — Appeals and Abatement
  138. Article 3 — Liens and Cost Recovery
  139. Article 4 — Penalties and Enforcement
  140. Chapter 26 — POLICE DOGS
  141. Article 1 — Administration and Enforcement
  142. Article 2 — Single-Family Dwelling Security: Minimum Standards
  143. Article 3 — Hotel, Motel and Multiple Dwelling Security, Minim…
  144. Article 4 — Nonresidential
  145. Article 5 — Special Security Measures for Business Premises
  146. Article 6 — Responsibility for Security
  147. Chapter 28 — LOUD OR UNRULY GATHERINGS AND SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY
  148. Chapter 29 — MANDATORY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER DISCLOSURE REGARDI…
  149. Chapter 30 — NUDITY AND DISROBING
  150. Chapter 31 — TOBACCO RETAILING
  151. Chapter 32 — SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES
  152. Chapter 33 — SALES OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PHARMACY S…
  153. Chapter 1 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  154. Article 1 — Animal Control
  155. Article 2 — Animal Regulation: Licensing, Vaccinations, Danger…
  156. Article 3 — Animal Excreta
  157. Chapter 2 — CHEMICAL TOILET CLEANING BUSINESSES
  158. Chapter 3 — DAIRY PRODUCTS
  159. Chapter 4 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
  160. Chapter 5 — GARBAGE, COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
  161. Article 1 — Garbage Collection
  162. Article 2 — Recyclable Materials
  163. Article 3 — Recycling Space in Development Projects
  164. Article 4 — Regulating the Use of Disposable Food Service Ware…
  165. Article 5 — Reusable Bags
  166. Article 6 — Litter Containers for Commercial Properties
  167. Article 7 — Mandatory Organics Waste Disposal
  168. Article 1 — Title: Adoption
  169. Article 2 — Definitions
  170. Article 3 — General Provisions
  171. Article 4 — Schedule of Charges
  172. Article 5 — Collection on Tax Roll
  173. Article 6 — Collection by Billing
  174. Article 7 — Collection by Recordation of Lists of Delinquencies
  175. Article 8 — Collection with Utility Charges
  176. Article 9 — Collection by Disconnection from Sewer System
  177. Article 10 — Rate Increases (Repealed)
  178. Chapter 7 — SHARP PARK SANITARY DISTRICT SANITARY CODE
  179. Article 1 — Title: Adoption
  180. Article 3 — General Provisions
  181. Article 4 — Schedule of Charges
  182. Article 5 — Collection on Tax Roll
  183. Article 6 — Collection by Billing
  184. Article 7 — Collection by Recordation of Lists of Delinquencies
  185. Article 8 — Collection with Utility Charges
  186. Article 9 — Rate Increases
  187. Chapter 9 — SANITARY SEWER MAINTENANCE CONTROL AND OPERATION
  188. Article 1 — Definitions
  189. Article 2 — Use of Public Sewers Required
  190. Article 3 — Building Sewers and Connections
  191. Article 4 — Use of the Public Sewers
  192. Article 5 — Connections Outside the City
  193. Article 6 — Protection from Damages
  194. Article 7 — Powers and Authority of Inspectors
  195. Article 8 — Enforcement and Remedies
  196. Article 9 — Validity
  197. Article 1 — Sewer Connection Charges
  198. Article 2 — Sewer Service and Connection Charges
  199. Article 3 — Sewer Tapping Charges
  200. Chapter 12 — STORM WATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
  201. Article 1 — Title, Purpose and General Provisions
  202. Article 2 — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
  203. Article 3 — Inspection and Enforcement
  204. Article 4 — Coordination with Other Programs
  205. Article 1 — General
  206. Article 2 — Regulation of Wastewater Discharges
  207. Article 3 — Wastewater Discharge Permits
  208. Article 4 — Administration
  209. Article 5 — Enforcement and Penalties
  210. Article 6 — Regulation of Sewer Laterals
  211. Title 7 — PUBLIC WORKS
  212. Chapter 1 — CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE REGULATIONS
  213. Article 1 — Authority and Definitions
  214. Article 2 — Scope of Franchises
  215. Article 3 — Franchise Payments, Term, and Enforcement
  216. Article 4 — Procedure for Obtaining Franchises
  217. Article 5 — Limitations on Franchises
  218. Article 6 — Miscellaneous Provisions
  219. Article 7 — State Video Service Franchises
  220. Chapter 2 — STREET, SIDEWALK, AND EASEMENT OCCUPATION, OPENING…
  221. Article 1 — Permits
  222. Article 2 — General Provisions
  223. Chapter 3 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  224. Article 1 — Payment of Planned Drainage Facilities Fees and Re…
  225. Article 2 — Capital Projects Fund
  226. Chapter 5 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  227. Article 1 — Statutory Authorization, Findings of Fact, Purpose…
  228. Article 3 — General Provisions
  229. Article 4 — Administration
  230. Article 5 — Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction
  231. Article 6 — Appeals and Variances
  232. Article 1 — Intent
  233. Article 3 — Franchise Terms and Conditions
  234. Article 4 — Franchise Applications and Renewal
  235. Article 5 — Minimum Consumer Protection and Service Standards
  236. Article 6 — Franchise Fee and Financial Requirements
  237. Article 7 — Construction Requirements
  238. Article 8 — Standards
  239. Article 9 — Indemnification and Insurance Requirements
  240. Article 10 — Records and Reports
  241. Article 11 — System Performance
  242. Article 12 — Franchise Violations
  243. Article 13 — Force Majeure: Grantee's Inability to Perform
  244. Article 14 — Abandonment or Removal of Franchise Property
  245. Article 15 — Grantor and Subscriber Rights
  246. Chapter 7 — PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
  247. Chapter 8 — PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
  248. Chapter 1 — BUILDING CODE
  249. Chapter 2 — MECHANICAL CODE
  250. Chapter 3 — PLUMBING CODE
  251. Chapter 4 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  252. Chapter 5 — INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
  253. Chapter 6 — ENERGY CODE
  254. Chapter 7 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
  255. Chapter 7.5 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
  256. Chapter 8 — HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CODE
  257. Chapter 8.5 — EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE
  258. Chapter 9 — REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE
  259. Chapter 10 — SIGNS
  260. Chapter 11 — UNSAFE AND DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS
  261. Chapter 12 — VEHICLE RAMPS
  262. Chapter 13 — REPORTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
  263. Chapter 14 — MANUFACTURED HOUSING (MOBILE HOMES)
  264. Chapter 15 — TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR HI…
  265. Chapter 16 — UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILD…
  266. Chapter 17 — UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  267. Chapter 18 — TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FEES FOR THE IMPROVEMEN…
  268. Chapter 19 — PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
  269. Chapter 20 — CLEARING AND GRUBBING
  270. Chapter 21 — CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE IMPACT FEE
  271. Chapter 22 — WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
  272. Article 1 — Conversion of Mobile Home Parks to Other Uses
  273. Article 2 — Rent Stabilization Regulations
  274. Chapter 2 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  275. Chapter 3 — SUBDIVISIONS
  276. Article 1 — Title, Adoption, and Purpose
  277. Article 3 — Establishment of Districts
  278. Article 4 — R-1 Single-Family Residential District
  279. Article 4.5 — Accessory Dwelling Units
  280. Article 4.6 — Bed and Breakfast Inns
  281. Article 5 — R-2 Two-Family Residential District
  282. Article 6 — R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District
  283. Article 6.5 — R-3/L.D. Multiple-Family Density Residential Dis…
  284. Article 7 — R-3-G Multiple-Family Residential Garden District
  285. Article 8 — R-3.1 Multiple-Family Residential District
  286. Article 9 — R-5 High Rise Apartment District
  287. Article 9.5 — R-1-H Single-Family Residential Hillside District
  288. Article 10 — C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
  289. Article 11 — C-2 Community Commercial District
  290. Article 12 — C-3 Service Commercial District
  291. Article 13 — C-1-A Commercial Apartment District
  292. Article 14 — O Professional Office District
  293. Article 15 — C-R Commercial Recreation District
  294. Article 16 — M-1 Controlled Manufacturing District
  295. Article 17 — M-2 Industrial District
  296. Article 17.5 — CO Cannabis Operation Overlay District
  297. Article 18 — Parking District (P)
  298. Article 19 — Agricultural District (A)
  299. Article 20 — B- Lot Size Overlay District
  300. Article 20.5 — Open Space District
  301. Article 21 — P-F Public Facilities District
  302. Article 21.5 — R-M Resource Management District
  303. Article 22 — Planned Development District (P-D)
  304. Article 22.5 — Hillside Preservation District (HPD)
  305. Article 23 — General Provision and Exceptions
  306. Article 24 — Residential Clustered Housing Development Standards
  307. Article 24.5 — Residential Condominium Conversions
  308. Article 25 — Height Limits
  309. Article 26 — Public Utilities/Residential and Commercial Anten…
  310. Article 27 — Projections into Yards
  311. Article 28 — Off-Street Parking and Loading
  312. Article 29 — Signs
  313. Article 30 — Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses
  314. Article 31 — Home Occupation Permits
  315. Article 32 — Site Development Permits
  316. Article 33 — Use Permits
  317. Article 34 — Variances
  318. Article 35 — Amendments
  319. Article 36 — Appeals
  320. Article 37 — Fees
  321. Article 38 — Administration
  322. Article 39 — Enforcement: Violations: Penalties
  323. Article 40 — Coastal Development Permits
  324. Article 41 — Density Bonus Program
  325. Article 42 — Transfer of Residential Development Rights
  326. Article 43 — Coastal Zone Combining District
  327. Article 44 — Coastal Development Regulations
  328. Article 45 — Special Area Combining Districts
  329. Article 46 — Enforcement and Penalties
  330. Article 47 — City of Pacifica Below Market Rate (Inclusionary)…
  331. Article 48 — Cannabis Regulations
  332. Article 49 — Short-Term Rentals
  333. Article 50 — Development Agreements
  334. Article 51 — Reasonable Accommodation
  335. Article 52 — Outdoor Commercial Permit
  336. Article 53 — Emergency Shelters
  337. Article 54 — Higher Density Residential and Higher Density Mix…
  338. Article 55 — R-30 Multiple-Family Residential District
  339. Article 56 — R-40 Multiple-Family Residential District
  340. Article 57 — R-50 Multiple-Family Residential District
  341. Article 58 — R-60 Multiple-Family Residential District
  342. Article 59 — MU-30 Mixed Use District
  343. Article 60 — MU-40 Mixed Use District
  344. Article 61 — MU-50 Mixed Use District
  345. Article 62 — MU-60 Mixed Use District
  346. Article 63 — MU-I-30 Mixed Use Institutional District 30
  347. Article 64 — MU-I-40 Mixed Use Institutional District 40
  348. Article 65 — MU-I-50 Mixed Use Institutional District 50
  349. Article 66 — MU-I-60 Mixed Use Institutional District 60
  350. Article 67 — Multiple-Family Housing Polygon Combining District
  351. Chapter 5 — GROWTH CONTROL
  352. Chapter 6 — AUTO DISMANTLING BUSINESS
  353. Article 1 — Historic Preservation
  354. Article 2 — Landmark Designations
  355. Article 3 — Historic Preservation Permits
  356. Article 4 — The Little Brown Church
  357. Article 5 — Severability
  358. Chapter 8 — TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  359. Chapter 1 — SUBDIVISIONS
  360. Article 3 — Maps Required
  361. Article 4 — Tentative Subdivision Maps: Five or More Parcels
  362. Article 5 — Final Subdivision Maps: Five or More Parcels
  363. Article 6 — Subdivision of Four or Less Parcels
  364. Article 7 — Vesting Tentative Maps
  365. Article 8 — Dedications and Reservations
  366. Article 9 — Standards
  367. Article 10 — Improvements
  368. Article 11 — Reversions to Acreage
  369. Article 12 — Parcel Mergers
  370. Article 13 — Correction and Amendments of Maps

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