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Chapter 21.05 — SPECIFIC PLANS ESTABLISHED

Paso Robles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Paso Robles

21.05.010 - Adopted specific plans.

Specific plans adopted by the city of Paso Robles are summarized in Table 21.05.010-1.

Table 21.05.010-1: Adopted Specific Plans

Specific Name Date Approved Resolution/Ordinance No. Plan No.

SP-1 Union 46 Specific Plan 1 March 1, 1988 Resolution 88-12

SP-2 Borkey Specific Plan 2 January 8, 1990 Ordinance 588

        Amendments

              - Cuesta College Amendment                                      February 17, 1998         Ordinance 741

              - Fee Update                                             December 15, 1998        Ordinance 758

              - Subareas B and C                                          September 21, 1999       Ordinance 779

              - Street Standards                                                           April 16, 2002             Ordinance 824

              - Kiessig Annexation                                                   July 16, 2002             Ordinance 827

              - Setback and Height amendments                              September 3, 2002        Ordinance 836

              - Cop/Bastide Village                                       December 17, 2002        Ordinance 848

              - Subarea B (Traditions)                                  May 20, 2003             Ordinance 856

              - Subarea B (Commercial)                                      June 17, 2003             Ordinance 860

              - La Quinta                                                                   April 6, 2004              Ordinance 872

              - Experimental Station Street Standard                             January 3, 2006           Ordinance 911

              - Experimental Station and River Oaks Multifamily                         April 4, 2006              Ordinance 915

              - Buena Vista and Experimental Station Multifamily                  June 5, 2007              Ordinance 931

              - Ayres Hotel                                                   October 16, 2012           Resolution 07-079
                                                                                                 Ordinance 986

              - Arjun Apartments                                            June 18, 2013             Ordinance 992

SP-3 Uptown Town Center Specific Plan 3 March 9, 2011 Ordinance 978

        Amendments

         1                                                             October 18, 2012          Ordinance 984

         2                                                             October 1, 2013           Ordinance 996

         3                                                             October 21, 2014          Ordinance 1008

         4                                                  May 19, 2015             Ordinance 1015

5 August 1, 2017 Ordinance 1042

         6                                                                February 6, 2018          Ordinance 1050

SP-4 Olsen - South Chandler Ranch Specific Plan 4 February 20, 2020 Resolution 20-026

SP-5 Beechwood Specific Plan 5 October 6, 2020 Resolution 20-153

SP-6 Reserved - North Chandler Ranch Specific Plan

1. Chapter 3 of the Union 46 Specific Plan establishes maximum densities (number of dwelling units) that may be developed within subareas and various development regulations such as: minimum lot sizes, maximum developable slopes, setbacks, and grading limitations that supplement and supersede certain development regulations for underlying zoning districts shown on the zoning map. 2. Chapter 3 of the Borkey Specific Plan establishes maximum densities (number of dwelling units) that may be developed within subareas and various development regulations such as: minimum lot sizes, agricultural buffers, setbacks, and other standards that supplement and

supersede certain development regulations for underlying zoning districts shown on the zoning map. 3. Chapter 5 of the Uptown Town Center Specific Plan is a form-based zoning code that includes a regulating plan and detailed regulations for development of properties within the area covered by this specific plan. This regulating plan map supersedes the zoning map, which was amended to delete all zoning districts, base and overlay, that predated adoption of this specific plan. The regulations in Chapter 5 do refer to certain chapters and sections in this title as having effect within the area covered by the specific plan. 4. Chapter 3 of the Olsen-South Chandler Specific Plan is a form-based zoning code that includes a regulating plan and detailed regulations for development of properties within the area covered by this specific plan. This regulating plan map supersedes the zoning map, which was amended to delete all zoning districts, base and overlay, that predated adoption of this specific plan. The regulations in Chapter 3 do refer to certain chapters and sections in this title as having effect within the area covered by this specific plan and establishes maximum densities (number of dwelling units) that may be developed within subareas and various development regulations such as: minimum lot sizes, agricultural buffers, setbacks, and other standards that supplement and supersede certain development regulations. To the extent any regulation within the specific plan conflicts with this title, the specific plan shall govern. 5. Chapter 2 of the Beechwood Area Specific Plan is a form-based zoning code that includes a regulating plan and detailed regulations for development of properties within the area covered by this specific plan. This regulating plan map supersedes the zoning map, which was amended to delete all zoning districts, base and overlay, that predated adoption of this specific plan. The regulations in Chapter 2 do refer to certain chapters and sections in this title as having effect within the area covered by this specific plan and establishes maximum densities (number of dwelling units) that may be developed within subareas and various development regulations such as: minimum lot sizes, agricultural buffers, setbacks, and other standards that supplement and supersede certain development regulations. To the extent any regulation within the specific plan conflicts with this title, the specific plan shall govern.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

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Paso Robles Municipal Code
  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL MEETINGS
  3. Chapter 2.20 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  4. Chapter 2.24 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
  5. Chapter 2.28 — CITY MANAGER
  6. Chapter 2.34 — CITY CLERK
  7. Chapter 2.40 — BONDS AND SALARIES OF OFFICERS
  8. Chapter 2.44 — PERSONNEL PLAN—RULES AND REGULATIONS
  9. Chapter 2.58 — POLICE RESERVES
  10. Chapter 2.60 — POLICE TRAINING
  11. Chapter 2.62 — TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS
  12. Chapter 2.65 — ELECTIONS
  13. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  14. Chapter 3.01 — ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY COU…
  15. Chapter 3.08 — UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX
  16. Chapter 3.10 — GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.11 — SUPPLEMENTAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  18. Chapter 3.12 — SPECIAL GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  20. Chapter 3.21 — VISUAL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
  21. Chapter 3.22 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
  22. Chapter 3.26 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  23. Chapter 3.28 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  24. Chapter 3.30 — DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX …
  25. Title 5 — PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
  26. Chapter 5.02 — PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
  27. Chapter 5.08 — CARD AND BILLIARD ROOMS
  28. Chapter 5.12 — CLOSING OUT SALES
  29. Chapter 5.28 — PRIVATE PATROL
  30. Chapter 5.36 — SOLICITORS
  31. Chapter 5.38 — MASSAGE THERAPY AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  32. Chapter 5.40 — TAXICABS
  33. Chapter 5.45 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  34. Chapter 5.50 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
  35. Chapter 6.04 — PURCHASING AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
  36. Chapter 7.12 — FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS
  37. Chapter 7.16 — GARBAGE
  38. Chapter 7.30 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
  39. Chapter 7.40 — RECYCLING AND ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION
  40. Chapter 7.50 — CAMPING
  41. Title 8 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  42. Chapter 8.04 — GENERAL
  43. Chapter 9.02 — EMERGENCY REGULATIONS
  44. Chapter 9.03 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  45. Chapter 9.04 — MISCELLANEOUS MISDEMEANORS
  46. Chapter 9.05 — SKATE PARK AND PUMP TRACK FACILITIES
  47. Chapter 9.06 — NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  48. Chapter 9.07 — PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  49. Chapter 9.12 — GAME RESTRICTIONS FOR MINORS—HOURS
  50. Chapter 9.16 — BINGO
  51. Chapter 9.32 — CURFEW
  52. Chapter 9.36 — PINBALL MACHINES
  53. Chapter 9.38 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  54. Chapter 9.40 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  55. Chapter 9.41 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES
  56. Chapter 9.42 — SWIMMING AND WATER SPORTS PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN…
  57. Chapter 9.45 — FILMING ACTIVITIES
  58. Chapter 9.50 — PROHIBITION ON AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
  59. Chapter 9.51 — PSYCHOACTIVE HERBAL INCENSE, PSYCHOACTIVE BATH …
  60. Chapter 9.55 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  61. Title 10 — VEGETATION
  62. Chapter 10.01 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  63. Chapter 10.04 — STREET TREE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
  64. Title 11 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  65. Chapter 11.02 — ALLEYS
  66. Chapter 11.04 — PRECISE STREETS AND HIGHWAY PLAN
  67. Chapter 11.08 — STREET ADDRESSES AND HOUSE NUMBERS
  68. Chapter 11.12 — CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS
  69. Chapter 11.20 — STREET EXCAVATIONS
  70. Chapter 11.24 — DISCHARGE OF WASTE WATER INTO STREETS
  71. Article I — Purpose
  72. Article II — Definitions
  73. Article III — Approval of Location Permits
  74. Article IV — General Pushcart Regulations
  75. Article VI — Enforcement
  76. Chapter 11.30 — STREET FURNITURE
  77. Chapter 11.35 — NEWSRACKS
  78. Chapter 11.40 — MODIFICATIONS ON STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  79. Chapter 12.04 — DEFINITIONS
  80. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  81. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  82. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  83. Chapter 12.18 — TRAFFIC FEES
  84. Chapter 12.19 — BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT FEE
  85. Chapter 12.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  86. Chapter 12.24 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  87. Chapter 12.28 — PEDESTRIANS
  88. Chapter 12.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  89. Chapter 12.36 — LOADING AND UNLOADING
  90. Chapter 12.37 — VALET
  91. Chapter 12.38 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  92. Chapter 12.43 — RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS
  93. Chapter 12.45 — PARKING BENEFIT DISTRICT
  94. Chapter 12.46 — TRUCK ROUTES
  95. Chapter 12.50 — ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
  96. Chapter 12.54 — SPEED LIMITS
  97. Chapter 12.58 — BICYCLES
  98. Chapter 12.90 — SCHEDULES
  99. Chapter 12.92 — OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  100. Chapter 13.01 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT OPERATIONS
  101. Chapter 13.02 — AIRPORT COMMISSION
  102. Title 14 — WATER AND SEWERS
  103. Chapter 14.02 — WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGE…
  104. Chapter 14.04 — WATER RATES AND REGULATIONS
  105. Chapter 14.06 — REGULATION OF WELL CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, MODIF…
  106. Chapter 14.07 — NON-POTABLE WATER SERVICE
  107. Chapter 14.08 — SEWERAGE SYSTEM OPERATIONS
  108. Article I — General Provisions
  109. Article II — Sewer Connection
  110. Article III — Private Wastewater Systems
  111. Article IV — Violations and Penalties
  112. Chapter 14.10 — SEWER USE
  113. Article I — Purpose and Policy
  114. Article II — Prohibitions and Limits on Discharges
  115. Article III — Hauled Waste
  116. Article IV — Small Winery and Small Brewery Program
  117. Article V — Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program
  118. Article VI — Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permits
  119. Article VII — Pretreatment
  120. Article VIII — Compliance Monitoring
  121. Article IX — Reporting Requirements
  122. Article X — Public Participation
  123. Article XI — Fees, Rates, and Charges
  124. Article XII — Liability and Enforcement
  125. Article XIII — Affirmative Defense to Discharge Violations
  126. Article XIV — Miscellaneous Provisions
  127. Chapter 14.12 — CONNECTIONS TO MAINS WHERE STREETS TO BE IMPRO…
  128. Chapter 14.16 — SEWER CHARGES
  129. Chapter 14.18 — CROSS-CONNECTIONS CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS
  130. Article I — General Provisions
  131. Article II — Prohibitions
  132. Article III — Reduction of Pollutants in Storm Water
  133. Article IV — Construction Activities
  134. Article V — Post-Construction
  135. Article VI — Inspection, Monitoring, and Data Collection
  136. Article VII — Enforcement
  137. Title 15 — PUBLIC UTILITIES
  138. Chapter 15.04 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES DISTRICTS
  139. Title 16 — FIRE
  140. Chapter 16.04 — FIRE LIMITS
  141. Chapter 16.08 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  142. Chapter 16.10 — ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS FUELS AND RUBBISH
  143. Title 17 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  144. Chapter 17.04 — UNIFORM CODES
  145. Chapter 17.08 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  146. Chapter 17.12 — SECURITY OF BODIES OF WATER TO BE USED FOR THE…
  147. Chapter 17.16 — DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  148. Chapter 17.18 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING…
  149. Chapter 17.20 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 17.25 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  151. Title 19 — BILLBOARD SIGNS
  152. Chapter 19.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  153. Chapter 19.02 — REVIEW PROCESS
  154. Chapter 19.03 — ALLOWED LOCATIONS
  155. Chapter 19.04 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR BILLBOARDS
  156. Chapter 19.05 — NONCONFORMING BILLBOARDS
  157. Chapter 20.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  158. Chapter 20.08 — DEFINITIONS
  159. Chapter 20.12 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  160. Chapter 20.16 — GRADING REQUIREMENTS
  161. Chapter 20.20 — CONTROL OF DRAINAGE, EROSION AND DUST CONTROL
  162. Chapter 20.24 — VIOLATIONS AND APPEALS
  163. Title 21 — ZONING
  164. Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
  165. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  166. Chapter 21.03 — ZONING DISTRICTS
  167. Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
  168. Chapter 21.05 — SPECIFIC PLANS ESTABLISHED
  169. Chapter 21.06 — ZONING MAP
  170. Chapter 21.08 — PLANNING AUTHORITIES
  171. Chapter 21.09 — APPLICATION PROCESSING AND COMMON PROCEDURES
  172. Chapter 21.10 — AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, A…
  173. Chapter 21.11 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS (SPD)
  174. Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  175. Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
  176. Chapter 21.14 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  177. Chapter 21.15 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
  178. Chapter 2.16 — DEVELOPMENT PLANS
  179. Chapter 21.17 — SITE PLANS
  180. Chapter 21.18 — PLOT PLANS
  181. Chapter 21.19 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE…
  182. Chapter 21.20 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  183. Chapter 21.21 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
  184. Chapter 21.22 — VARIANCES
  185. Chapter 21.24 — ENTITLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDM…
  186. Chapter 21.25 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
  187. Chapter 21.26 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
  188. Chapter 21.27 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
  189. Chapter 21.32 — LAND USE REGULATIONS IN ZONING DISTRICTS
  190. Chapter 21.33 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R…
  191. Chapter 21.34 — COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AIRPORT ZONING DIS…
  192. Chapter 21.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, OPEN …
  193. Chapter 21.36 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (HOS, HP, MU, PD, L, …
  194. Chapter 21.41 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
  195. Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  196. Chapter 21.43 — AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND PATIO COVERS
  197. Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  198. Chapter 21.45 — LANDSCAPING AND OPEN SPACE
  199. Chapter 21.47 — MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SCREENING
  200. Chapter 21.48 — PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  201. Chapter 21.50 — OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND M…
  202. Chapter 21.51 — REFUSE AND RECYCLING AREAS
  203. Chapter 21.52 — SIGNS
  204. Chapter 21.53 — SWIMMING POOLS
  205. Chapter 21.54 — UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
  206. Chapter 21.55 — VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 21.56 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  208. Chapter 21.58 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  209. Chapter 21.59 — ADULT BUSINESS USES
  210. Chapter 21.60 — CANNABIS
  211. Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
  212. Chapter 21.62 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  213. Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
  214. Chapter 21.64 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  215. Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
  216. Chapter 21.66 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  217. Chapter 21.69 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
  218. Chapter 21.74 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  219. Chapter 21.75 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
  220. Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
  221. Chapter 21.77 — NONCONFORMING USES
  222. Chapter 21.78 — OTHER NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  223. Chapter 21.80 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  224. Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
  225. Chapter 21.82 — LIGHTING AND ILLUMINATION
  226. Chapter 21.83 — NOISE
  227. Chapter 21.84 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION
  228. Chapter 21.85 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS—GENERAL
  229. Chapter 21.86 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  230. Chapter 21.90 — PURPOSE
  231. Chapter 21.91 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
  232. Chapter 21.92 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
  233. Title 22 — SUBDIVISIONS
  234. Chapter 22.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  235. Chapter 22.08 — DEFINITIONS
  236. Chapter 22.12 — TENTATIVE MAP
  237. Chapter 22.14 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
  238. Chapter 22.16 — FINAL MAP
  239. Chapter 22.18 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS
  240. Chapter 22.20 — DESIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS
  241. Chapter 22.24 — CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
  242. Chapter 22.28 — EXCEPTIONS
  243. Chapter 22.32 — APPEAL
  244. Chapter 22.34 — URBAN LOT SPLITS

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