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Title 17 — Zoning›Division 4 — COMMERCIAL/OFFICE ZONES

Palmdale Municipal Code Ch. 17.40 General Purpose and Intent

Palmdale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Palmdale

Cite as: Palmdale Municipal Code Chapter 17.40 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.40.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the commercial/office zones is to:

(A) Designate adequate land for commercial and office uses and growth consistent with the General Plan;

(B) Maintain and strengthen the City's economic resources;

(C) Provide a range of employment opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents;

(D) Designate adequate land for a full range of local- and regional-serving commercial and retail services consistent with the General Plan for residents, employees, and visitors;

(E) Provide adequate land for professional and medical office uses and service centers; and

(F) Ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are in place to promote commerce while protecting health and safety and minimizing impacts on adjacent properties.

Additional purposes of each commercial/office zone are provided in the subsequent Sections.

(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

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