Chapter 17.47 — LAND USE REGULATIONS

Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Title. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Title identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

• (A) Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions). For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC § 17.24.040 (Determination on unlisted uses).

• (B) Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

• (C) Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

  • (1) Permitted (P). A land use shown with a "P" indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

  • (2) Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an "A" indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

  • (3) Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with "MUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a minor use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

  • (4) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with "CUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

  • (5) Not Permitted (–). A land use shown with a "–" is not allowed in the applicable zone.

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• (6) Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "T" indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

• (7) Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "TUP" indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a temporary use permit pursuant to PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

The land uses allowed in the commercial/office zones are listed in Table 17.47.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones), together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits) and PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the "Specific Use Regulations" column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing – – – – – –
Aerospace Services – – – – – –
Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and Storage – – – – – –
Animal Husbandry and Production – – – – – –
Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic – A – – A – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry and Beekeeping – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Aquaculture – – – – – –
Crop Production – – – – – –
Farmstands – – – – – –
Garden/Greenhouse, Private A A A A A A
Horticultural Production – – – – – –
Kennels, Private/Hobby – – – – – –
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public – – – – – –
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Fueling Station CUP MUP P – – – All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an
enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).
Travel Center – CUP P – – – All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an
enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).
Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Major – CUP CUP – – – All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an
enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).
Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Minor MUP MUP P CUP – – All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an
enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).
Vehicle Rental CUP MUP P – – –
Vehicle Sales, New – – – – – –
Vehicle Sales, Used – – – – – –
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles and Equipment – CUP CUP – – – All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an
enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).
Vehicle Towing/Impounding – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.040 (Vehicle towing/impounding)
Vehicle Washing and Detailing CUP P P – – – See PMC § 17.92.180 (Vehicle washing and detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)
Eating and Drinking Establishments and Entertainment Uses
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge CUP CUP CUP – – CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery MUP MUP MUP – – CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Cafe/Bakery P P P P P P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center CUP P P – P –
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor (Accessory) A A A A A A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an
MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (see PMC
§ 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)).
On-Sale Alcohol Beverage Establishment as an Accessory A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
Use (Accessory) establishments)
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.100 (Outdoor dining (accessory))
Outdoor Entertainment – P P – CUP –
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P P P P
Restaurant, Drive-Through CUP P P – CUP CUP See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and
drive-through services)
Film, Research and Development
Film Production and Post Production – MUP – – – MUP Only allowed on parcels that fall within the Los
Angeles Secondary Studio zone.
Research and Development – – – P P P
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space CUP MUP – – MUP P
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery MUP MUP MUP – – CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Cafe/Bakery P P P P P P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center CUP P P – P –
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor (Accessory) A A A A A A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an
MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (see PMC
§ 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)).
On-Sale Alcohol Beverage Establishment as an Accessory A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
Use (Accessory) establishments)
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.100 (Outdoor dining (accessory))
Outdoor Entertainment – P P – CUP –
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P P P P
Restaurant, Drive-Through CUP P P – CUP CUP See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and
drive-through services)
Film, Research and Development
Film Production and Post Production – MUP – – – MUP Only allowed on parcels that fall within the Los
Angeles Secondary Studio zone.
Research and Development – – – P P P
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space CUP MUP – – MUP P
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without tasting room or > – – – – – –
10,000 sf
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with tasting room and CUP MUP MUP – – CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
<10,000 sf establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.010 (Commercial vehicle parking as
a primary use)
Construction and Materials Yards – – – – – –
Food or Beverage Manufacturing – – – – – –
Hazardous Materials Facility – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials
Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling, and – CUP – – – A, MUP
Distribution
Manufacturing, Outdoors – – – – – –
Manufacturing/Processing, Light – – – – – MUP
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy – – – – – –
Mining/Resource Extraction – – – – – – See PMC § 17.67.120 (Mining and quarry special
standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining
and Reclamation)
Ministorage Warehousing or Facility – CUP – – – CUP See PMC § 17.93.020 (Ministorage warehousing or
facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) – A, MUP A, MUP A, CUP A, CUP A, CUP See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and
accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary Use) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without tasting room or > – – – – – –
10,000 sf
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with tasting room and CUP MUP MUP – – CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
<10,000 sf establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.010 (Commercial vehicle parking as
a primary use)
Construction and Materials Yards – – – – – –
Food or Beverage Manufacturing – – – – – –
Hazardous Materials Facility – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials
Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling, and – CUP – – – A, MUP
Distribution
Manufacturing, Outdoors – – – – – –
Manufacturing/Processing, Light – – – – – MUP
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy – – – – – –
Mining/Resource Extraction – – – – – – See PMC § 17.67.120 (Mining and quarry special
standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining
and Reclamation)
Ministorage Warehousing or Facility – CUP – – – CUP See PMC § 17.93.020 (Ministorage warehousing or
facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) – A, MUP A, MUP A, CUP A, CUP A, CUP See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and
accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary Use) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72
hours, a TUP is required per PMC § 17.26.100
(Temporary use and special event permits). See also
PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).
Salvage Yards – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)
Temporary Structures or Storage Facilities (Temporary and A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Accessory)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast – – – – – –
Lodging – Extended Stay CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Hotels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Motels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Timeshares – P P – – –
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government P P P P P P
Cultural Institutions CUP P P P P CUP
Hospital – CUP CUP MUP – –
Public Service Facility P P P P P P
Social Service Facilities MUP MUP MUP P MUP MUP See PMC § 17.94.040 (Social service facilities with
congregate meal facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted – P P – P –
Athletic Fields, Lighted – MUP MUP – CUP –
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Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72
hours, a TUP is required per PMC § 17.26.100
(Temporary use and special event permits). See also
PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).
Salvage Yards – – – – – – See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)
Temporary Structures or Storage Facilities (Temporary and A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Accessory)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast – – – – – –
Lodging – Extended Stay CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Hotels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Motels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging – Timeshares – P P – – –
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government P P P P P P
Cultural Institutions CUP P P P P CUP
Hospital – CUP CUP MUP – –
Public Service Facility P P P P P P
Social Service Facilities MUP MUP MUP P MUP MUP See PMC § 17.94.040 (Social service facilities with
congregate meal facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted – P P – P –
Athletic Fields, Lighted – MUP MUP – CUP –
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Campground – – – – – –
Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums – – – – – –
College/University CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor MUP P P MUP P MUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor – P P – MUP – See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf) P P P P P P See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 sf – 12,000 sf (gross sf) MUP P P MUP P MUP See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Family Day Care Center P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.060 (Family day care center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf P P P MUP P P
Instructional Services, > 5,000 sf MUP P P MUP P MUP
Open Space, Natural P P P P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P P P See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Retreat Center CUP P P CUP MUP CUP
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park – – – – – –
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) – – – – P –
Tutoring Facilities P P P MUP P MUP
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP MUP P MUP
Vocational/Trade School, >10,001 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Campground – – – – – –
Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums – – – – – –
College/University CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor MUP P P MUP P MUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor – P P – MUP – See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf) P P P P P P See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 sf – 12,000 sf (gross sf) MUP P P MUP P MUP See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Family Day Care Center P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.060 (Family day care center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf P P P MUP P P
Instructional Services, > 5,000 sf MUP P P MUP P MUP
Open Space, Natural P P P P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P P P See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Retreat Center CUP P P CUP MUP CUP
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park – – – – – –
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) – – – – P –
Tutoring Facilities P P P MUP P MUP
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP MUP P MUP
Vocational/Trade School, >10,001 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory – A – A A – See PMC § 17.91.010 (Accessory dwelling unit and
Dwelling Unit (JADU) junior accessory dwelling unit standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing – – – – – –
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) – – – – P – See PMC § 17.91.030 (Caretaker's units (accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home – P – P P –
Cottage Food Operation – – MUP – MUP MUP See PMC § 17.91.040 (Cottage food operation)
Cottage Industry – – – – – –
Emergency Shelters – – – CUP – – See PMC § 17.94.020 (Emergency shelters)
Group Residential Home – – – MUP MUP –
Home Occupation (Accessory) – A – A A –
Live/Work – MUP MUP P P –
Model Home (on-site) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park – – – – – – See PMC § 17.91.050 (Manufactured/mobile home
parks) and PMC § 17.91.060 (Manufactured/mobile
home park closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small CUP – – P – –
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP P – – See PMC § 17.91.070 (Residential care facilities, large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached – – – – – –
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached – – – – – –
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex – – – – – –
Multifamily Dwelling, Triplex/Quadplex – – – – – –
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory – A – A A – See PMC § 17.91.010 (Accessory dwelling unit and
Dwelling Unit (JADU) junior accessory dwelling unit standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing – – – – – –
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) – – – – P – See PMC § 17.91.030 (Caretaker's units (accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home – P – P P –
Cottage Food Operation – – MUP – MUP MUP See PMC § 17.91.040 (Cottage food operation)
Cottage Industry – – – – – –
Emergency Shelters – – – CUP – – See PMC § 17.94.020 (Emergency shelters)
Group Residential Home – – – MUP MUP –
Home Occupation (Accessory) – A – A A –
Live/Work – MUP MUP P P –
Model Home (on-site) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park – – – – – – See PMC § 17.91.050 (Manufactured/mobile home
parks) and PMC § 17.91.060 (Manufactured/mobile
home park closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small CUP – – P – –
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP P – – See PMC § 17.91.070 (Residential care facilities, large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached – – – – – –
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached – – – – – –
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex – – – – – –
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
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Multifamily Residential, Greater Than or Equal to Five – P1 1 – CUP CUP –
Units
Manufactured/Mobile Home – – – – – –
Single-Room Occupancy – – – – – –
Sober Living Home – – – – – – See PMC § 17.91.080 (Sober living home)
Supportive Housing – – – – – –
Transitional Housing – – – – – –
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) – T – T T – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.010 (Adult-oriented businesses)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Large – – – CUP – – See PMC § 17.91.020 (Alcohol and drug treatment
facility)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Small – – – MUP – –
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Animal Sales and Services CUP P P – – MUP
Auction Sales, Indoor – MUP MUP – – –
Auction Sales, Outdoor – CUP CUP – – –
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A A A A
Bail Bonds – CUP CUP – – –
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions P P P P P P
Building Materials Sales and Services – – – – – –
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Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Multifamily Residential, Greater Than or Equal to Five – P1 1 – CUP CUP –
Units
Manufactured/Mobile Home – – – – – –
Single-Room Occupancy – – – – – –
Sober Living Home – – – – – – See PMC § 17.91.080 (Sober living home)
Supportive Housing – – – – – –
Transitional Housing – – – – – –
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) – T – T T – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.010 (Adult-oriented businesses)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Large – – – CUP – – See PMC § 17.91.020 (Alcohol and drug treatment
facility)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Small – – – MUP – –
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage
establishments)
Animal Sales and Services CUP P P – – MUP
Auction Sales, Indoor – MUP MUP – – –
Auction Sales, Outdoor – CUP CUP – – –
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A A A A
Bail Bonds – CUP CUP – – –
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions P P P P P P
Building Materials Sales and Services – – – – – –
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Business to Business Support Services – MUP MUP – – P
Check-Cashing Businesses – CUP CUP – – –
Convenience Market – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.030 (Convenience markets) and PMC
§ 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) A, MUP A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and
drive-through services)
Farmers' Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Food Preparation, Commercial CUP P P P P MUP
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading P P P – – –
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries MUP P P P – –
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf P P P P P P
General Retail 5,001 sf – 25,000 MUP P P MUP MUP MUP
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 – P P CUP CUP CUP
Grocery Store P P P CUP MUP –
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial MUP P P – – – See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending2 A A A A A A
Laundromat P P P P P P
Massage Establishment, Accessory A A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.090 (Massage establishment
(accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone – – – – – –
Medical Services, Extended Care – MUP MUP P – –
Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic P P P P P P
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Medical Services, Urgent Care CUP P P P P CUP
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P P P P P P
Neighborhood Market P P P P P P
Nursery/Garden Center MUP P P – – MUP
Office, Processing – P P P MUP P
Office, Professional/Administrative P P P P P P
Office, Service P P P P P P
Outdoor Display (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.110 (Outdoor display)
Pawnshop – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)
Personal Services P P P P P P
Pet Daycare P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet daycare)
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop CUP MUP MUP – – –
Smoking Lounge CUP P P – – –
Smoke Shop – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.150 (Smoke shop)
Swap Meet, Indoor – P P – – –
Swap Meet, Outdoor – MUP; TUP MUP; TUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.160 (Swap meet, outdoor).
Temporary outdoor swap meets require a TUP pursuant
to PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing CUP CUP CUP CUP – CUP See PMC § 17.92.170 (Tattoo/body art/piercing
establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (Temporary) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Veterinary Hospitals MUP P P P MUP – See PMC § 17.92.190 (Veterinary hospitals)
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Medical Services, Urgent Care CUP P P P P CUP
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P P P P P P
Neighborhood Market P P P P P P
Nursery/Garden Center MUP P P – – MUP
Office, Processing – P P P MUP P
Office, Professional/Administrative P P P P P P
Office, Service P P P P P P
Outdoor Display (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC § 17.92.110 (Outdoor display)
Pawnshop – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)
Personal Services P P P P P P
Pet Daycare P P P P P P See PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet daycare)
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop CUP MUP MUP – – –
Smoking Lounge CUP P P – – –
Smoke Shop – CUP CUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.150 (Smoke shop)
Swap Meet, Indoor – P P – – –
Swap Meet, Outdoor – MUP; TUP MUP; TUP – – – See PMC § 17.92.160 (Swap meet, outdoor).
Temporary outdoor swap meets require a TUP pursuant
to PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing CUP CUP CUP CUP – CUP See PMC § 17.92.170 (Tattoo/body art/piercing
establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (Temporary) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Veterinary Hospitals MUP P P P MUP – See PMC § 17.92.190 (Veterinary hospitals)
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports – CUP CUP CUP – –
Collocated Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP – – A, MUP See PMC § 17.99.010 (Collocated small wind energy
(Accessory) systems)
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, – CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless
Major telecommunications facilities)
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless
Minor telecommunications facilities)
Communication, Facilities Within Buildings – MUP MUP MUP MUP P
Freight/Trucking Facility – – – – – –
Light Fleet-Based Services – P P P P P
Parking Lots and Structures – A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Passenger Transportation Facilities – CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Recycling Collection Facility, Large – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, Small CUP – – CUP CUP CUP See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy – – – – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Light – – – – – CUP See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Sanitary Landfills – – – – – – See PMC § 17.98.010 (Sanitary landfills)
Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.99.020 (Small residential wind generator
(Accessory) systems)
Solar Energy System (Primary Use) – – – – – – See PMC § 17.99.030 (Solar energy system (primary))
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Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Utilities, Major – MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
Utilities, Minor P P P P P P
Utility Yard – – – – – –
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Notes:

1. Only permitted with a comprehensive development plan on Antelope Valley Mall site and property south of Palmdale Boulevard between SR-14 and Division Street.

2. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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• (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1659, 8/19/2025)

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