Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 17 — Zoning›Division 5 — MIXED-USE ZONES
Palmdale Municipal Code Ch. 17.50 General Purpose and Intent
Palmdale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Palmdale
Cite as: Palmdale Municipal Code Chapter 17.50 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.50.010. Purpose.¶
| The purpose of the mixed-use zones is to: (A) Provide opportunities for a mix of complementary uses that may combine residential and nonresidential uses or combine a variety of nonresidential uses on the same site; (B) Provide for the orderly, well-planned, and balanced development of mixed-use zones; (C) Provide for a range of multifamily housing types consistent with the General Plan; (D) Encourage missing middle housing types; (E) Provide appropriately located commercial areas and neighborhood centers that provide a variety of goods and services for residents, employees, and visitors; (F) Promote accessibility, business development, and a unified character; and (G) Promote pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development at appropriate locations, including major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts in the City. Additional purposes of each mixed-use zone are provided in the subsequent chapters. | Missing Middle Housing The missing middle housing types provide diverse housing options, such as duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and multiplexes. These house-scale buildings fit seamlessly into existing residential neighborhoods and support walkability, locally serving retail, and public transportation options. They provide solutions along a spectrum of affordability to address the mismatch between the available U.S. housing stock and shifting demographics combined with the growing demand for walkability. |
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(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)
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