Chapter 17.54 — LAND USE REGULATIONS — Palmdale Zoning Code

§ 17.54.010. Permissions tables and establishment of an allowed use. ¶

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)

§ 17.54.020. Allowed uses – Mixed-use zones. ¶

The land uses allowed in the mixed-use zones are listed in Table 17.54.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones), together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominately permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). 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 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 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, A A A See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Domestic Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Animal Raising and Keeping, – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Livestock Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
and Beekeeping Keeping)
Aquaculture – – –
Crop Production – – –
Farmstands – – –
Garden/Greenhouse, Private A A A
Horticultural Production – – –
Kennels, Private/Hobby – – –
Stable/Equestrian Facility, – – –
Commercial/Public
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/ – – – See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Private Keeping)
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Fueling Station – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Travel Center – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Vehicle and Equipment Services and – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
Repair, Major station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Vehicle and Equipment Services and – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
Repair, Minor station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Vehicle Rental – – –
Vehicle Sales, New – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Vehicle Sales, Used – – –
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large – – – See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling
Vehicles and Equipment station/vehicle and equipment
services and repair)
Vehicle Towing/Impounding – – – See PMC § 17.93.040 (Vehicle
towing/impounding)
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Vehicle Washing and Detailing – – – 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 See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
beverage establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/ MUP MUP MUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
Microdistillery beverage establishments)
Cafe/Bakery P P P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts MUP P P
Center
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, A A A
Indoor (Accessory)
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as an
Outdoor (Accessory) accessory use require an MUP.
Sporadic events require a TUP (See
PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary
uses)).
On-Sale Alcohol Beverage A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
Establishment as an Accessory Use beverage establishments)
(Accessory)
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A See PMC § 17.92.100 (Outdoor
dining (accessory))
Outdoor Entertainment – – –
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
beverage establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P
Restaurant, Drive-Through CUP 3 CUP 3 CUP 3 See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-
through restaurants and drive-
through services)
Film, Research and Development
Film Production and Post Production – – –
Research and Development – – –
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space MUP MUP MUP
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without – – –
tasting room or > 10,000 sf
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with MUP MUP MUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
tasting room and <10,000 sf beverage establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking – – – See PMC § 17.93.010 (Commercial
(Primary) vehicle parking as a primary use)
Construction and Materials Yards – – –
Food or Beverage Manufacturing CUP CUP CUP
Hazardous Materials Facility – – – See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous
Materials Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, – – –
Wholesaling, and Distribution
Manufacturing, Outdoors – – –
Manufacturing/Processing, Light – – –
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 – – – See PMC § 17.93.020 (Ministorage
warehousing or facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) – – – See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor
storage (primary and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary) – – – See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor
storage (primary and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) 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 A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary
Facilities (Temporary and Accessory) uses)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Lodging – Extended Stay – – CUP
Lodging – Hotels – MUP MUP
Lodging – Motels – MUP MUP
Lodging – Timeshares – – –
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government MUP P P
Cultural Institutions MUP MUP MUP
Hospital – – –
Public Service Facility MUP P P
Social Service Facilities CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.94.040 (Social
service facilities with congregate
meal facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted MUP MUP MUP
Athletic Fields, Lighted – – –
Campground – – –
Cemeteries, Crematories, or – – –
Mausoleums
College/University CUP CUP CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, MUP P P
Indoor
Commercial Recreation and Sports, – – – See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Outdoor
Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf P P P See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community
(gross sf) assembly uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 sf – MUP P P See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community
12,000 sf (gross sf) assembly uses)
Community Assembly, >12,000 sf CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community
(gross sf) assembly uses)
Family Day Care Center P P P See PMC § 17.92.060 (Family day
care center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf P P P
Instructional Services, > 5,001 sf MUP P P
Open Space, Natural P P P
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Retreat Center – – –
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park – – –
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) CUP CUP CUP
Tutoring Facilities P P P
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP
Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf CUP CUP CUP
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and P P P Only ADUs (not JADUs) are
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit allowed within multifamily housing
(JADU) developments. See PMC § 17.91.010
(Accessory dwelling unit and junior
accessory dwelling unit standards).
Agricultural Worker Housing – – –
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) – – – See PMC § 17.91.030 (Caretaker's
units (accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home P P P
Cottage Food Operation (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP See PMC § 17.91.040 (Cottage food
operation)
Cottage Industry (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Emergency Shelters – – – See PMC § 17.94.020 (Emergency
shelters)
Group Residential Home CUP CUP CUP
Home Occupation (Accessory) A A A
Live/Work P P P
Model Home (on-site) TUP TUP TUP 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 P P P
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.91.070 (Residential
care facilities, large)
Residential Housing Types
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached P P P
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached – – –
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex P P P
Multifamily Dwelling, Triplex/ P P P
Quadplex
Multifamily Residential, Greater P P P
Than or Equal to Five Units
Manufactured/Mobile Home – – –
Single-Room Occupancy CUP CUP MUP
Sober Living Home – – – See PMC § 17.91.080 (Sober living
home)
Supportive Housing CUP CUP CUP
Transitional Housing CUP CUP CUP
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) P P P See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary
uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business – – – See PMC § 17.92.010 (Adult-
oriented businesses)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.91.020 (Alcohol and
Large drug treatment facility)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, MUP MUP MUP
Small
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale CUP CUP CUP See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
beverage establishments)
Animal Sales and Services MUP P P
Auction Sales, Indoor CUP CUP CUP
Auction Sales, Outdoor – – –
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A
Bail Bonds – – –
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan P P P
Institutions
Building Materials Sales and Services – – –
Business to Business Support – – –
Services
Check-Cashing Businesses – – –
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Convenience Market – – – See PMC § 17.92.030 (Convenience
markets) and PMC § 17.92.020
(Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) A, CUP A, CUP A, CUP See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-
through restaurants and drive-
through services)
Farmers' Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary
Uses)
Food Preparation, Commercial – – –
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card MUP P P
Reading
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries – – –
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf P P P
General Retail 5,001 sf – 25,000 MUP P P
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 – – –
Grocery Store MUP P P
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial – – – See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/
boarding, commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending2 A A A
Laundromat P P P
Massage Establishment, Accessory A A A See PMC § 17.92.090 (Massage
establishment (accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone – – –
Medical Services, Extended Care – CUP CUP
Medical Services, Medical/Dental/ P P P
Holistic/Clinic
Medical Services, Urgent Care P P P
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P P P
Neighborhood Market P P P
Nursery/Garden Center – – –
Office, Processing – – –
Office, Professional/Administrative P P P
Office, Service P P P
Outdoor Display A A A See PMC § 17.92.110 (Outdoor
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Pawnshop – – – See PMC § 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)
Personal Services P P P
Pet Daycare MUP MUP MUP PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet daycare)
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop CUP CUP CUP
Smoking Lounge MUP MUP MUP
Smoke Shop – – – See PMC § 17.92.150 (Smoke shop)
Swap Meet, Indoor – – –
Swap Meet, Outdoor – – – See PMC § 17.92.160 (Swap meet,
outdoor)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing – – – See PMC § 17.92.170 (Tattoo/body
art/piercing establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office TUP TUP TUP See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary
(Temporary) uses)
Veterinary Hospitals MUP MUP MUP See PMC § 17.92.190 (Veterinary
hospitals)
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports – – –
Collocated Small Wind Energy – – – See PMC § 17.99.010 (Collocated
Systems (CSWES) (Accessory) small wind energy systems)
Communication/Wireless – – – See PMC § 17.95.010
Telecommunications Facilities, Major (Communication/wireless
telecommunications facilities)
Communication/Wireless MUP MUP MUP See PMC § 17.95.010
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor (Communication/wireless
telecommunications facilities)
Communication, Facilities Within MUP MUP MUP
Buildings
Freight/Trucking Facility – – –
Light Fleet-Based Services – – –
Parking Lots and Structures A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Passenger Transportation Facilities – CUP CUP
Recycling Collection Facility, Large – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling
facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, Small – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling
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Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU 1 1 MU 2 1 MU 3 1 Specific Use Regulations
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling
facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Light – – – See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling
facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine A A A See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling
facilities)
Sanitary Landfills – – – See PMC § 17.98.010 (Sanitary
landfills)
Small Residential Wind Generator – – – See PMC § 17.99.020 (Small
Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory) residential wind generator systems)
Solar Energy System (Primary) – – – See PMC § 17.99.030 (Solar energy
system (primary))
Utilities, Major – – –
Utilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP
Utility Yard – – ––
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Notes:

Stand-alone residential is allowed on any parcel, except parcel frontages along Palmdale Boulevard must contain nonresidential development. On parcels fronting Palmdale Boulevard, stand-alone nonresidential is allowed. For all other parcels under one acre in size fronting regional and crosstown streets, stand-alone nonresidential is allowed.
Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.
Restaurant, drive-through: Establishments with a pick-up window for an "order ahead" business model are allowed and subject to the distance separation requirements.

(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1627 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1659, 8/19/2025)

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