Title 21 — ZONING›Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
Chapter 21.27 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Paso Robles Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Paso Robles
21.27.010 - Purpose and applicability.¶
A.
Purpose. This chapter establishes the procedures to request reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act ("the Acts") in the application of zoning law and other land use regulations, policies, procedures, and conditions of approval.
B.
Applicability.
1.
A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any person with a disability, their representative, or any other entity, when the application of zoning law or other land use regulation, policy, or procedure acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities.
2.
A person with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits or substantially limits one or more major life activities, anyone who is regarded as having this type of impairment, or anyone who has a record of this type of impairment.
3.
A request for reasonable accommodation may include a change or exception to the practices, rules, and standards for the development, siting, and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a disability equal opportunity to housing of their choice.
4.
An applicant seeking reasonable accommodation pursuant to this chapter may seek an accommodation that is also available under other provisions allowing for modifications of otherwise applicable standards under this title. In such case, an accommodation under this chapter shall be in lieu of any approval, permit, or entitlement that would otherwise be required.
5.
An applicant submitting a request for reasonable accommodation pursuant to this chapter may request an accommodation not otherwise available under this title.
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
21.27.020 - Application filing, processing, and review.¶
A.
Application Requirements. In addition to any other information that is required under this title, an applicant submitting a request for reasonable accommodation shall provide the following information:
1.
Applicant's name, address, telephone number, and email address;
2.
Address of the property for which the request is being made;
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The current actual use of the property;
4.
The code provision, regulation(s), policy, or procedure for which accommodation is requested;
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A statement describing why the requested accommodation is reasonably necessary to make the specific housing available to the applicant, including information establishing that the applicant is disabled under applicable laws. Any information related to a disability status and identified by the applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the applicant's privacy rights and shall not be made available for public inspection;
6.
Reason that the requested accommodation may be necessary for the individual(s) with the disability to use and enjoy the dwelling; and
7.
Such other relevant and permissible information as may be requested by the zoning administrator or their designee.
B.
Review Authority. The zoning administrator shall have the authority to consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodation. Requests submitted for concurrent review with another discretionary land use application shall be reviewed by the review authority for the discretionary land use application.
C.
Approval. An application filed pursuant to this chapter may be approved, approved subject to conditions, or denied.
D.
Fees. There shall be no fee in connection with the filing of a request for reasonable accommodation. If the request for reasonable accommodation is filed concurrently with an application for an additional approval, permit or entitlement, the applicant shall pay only the fee for the additional approval, permit, or entitlement.
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
21.27.030 - Findings and decision.¶
A.
Findings. Before a reasonable accommodation request may be granted, the review authority shall make all of the following findings:
1.
The person that will live in the housing that is the subject of the modification is a qualified individual with a disability protected under fair housing laws;
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The modification is necessary to make housing available to disabled persons protected under fair housing laws;
3.
The requested modification would not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city; and
4.
The requested modification would not constitute a fundamental alteration of the city's zoning or building laws, policies, procedures, or subdivision program.
B.
Decision. The zoning administrator shall issue a decision letter within thirty days of deeming the application complete and may either grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodations in accordance with the required findings (Subsection 21.27.030(A)).
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
21.27.040 - Rescission of approval of reasonable accommodation.¶
Any approval or conditional approval of an application filed pursuant to this chapter may provide for its rescission or automatic expiration under appropriate circumstances.
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
21.27.050 - Post decision procedures.¶
A.
General. The procedures and requirements in Chapter 21.24 (Entitlement Implementation, Extensions, Amendments, and Revocations), and those related to appeals in Chapter 21.25 (Appeals and Calls for Review) shall apply following the decision on a reasonable accommodation application.
B.
Termination. A reasonable accommodation shall terminate if the accommodation is no longer required, or if the recipient of the accommodation no longer resides at the property.
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
ARTICLE 3. - ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE USES, AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Chapter 21.32 - LAND USE REGULATIONS IN ZONING DISTRICTS
21.32.010 - Land use regulations in zoning districts.
A.
Allowed Uses. Table 21.32-1 (Zoning District Use Regulations) indicates the uses allowed within each zoning district and any permits required to establish the use, pursuant to Article 2 (Code Administration and Permits). Land uses are defined in Chapter 21.91 (Land Use Definitions). Uses defined in Chapter 21.91 (Land Use Definitions) and not listed in Table 21.32-1 (Zoning District Use Regulations) are prohibited. Additional permits may be required for development projects and construction.
B.
Zoning Administrator Determination. Land uses are defined in Chapter 21.91 (Land Use Definitions). In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the zoning administrator shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Land uses not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the land uses listed in the table are prohibited.
C.
Specific Use Regulations. Where the last column in Table 21.32-1 (Zoning District Use Regulations) includes a chapter, section, subsection, or paragraph, the regulations in the referenced chapter, section, subsection, or paragraph shall apply to the use. Additionally, there may be limits and restrictions within overlay zoning districts and specific plan areas.
D.
Abbreviations of Zoning Districts in Table 21.32-1. The first row in Table 21.32-1 includes all zoning districts by abbreviation. The full name of each zoning district is:
1.
R-A: Residential Agriculture.
2.
R-1: Single Family Residential.
3.
R-2: Low Density Multi-Family Residential.
4.
R-3: Medium Density Multi-Family Residential.
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R-4: Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential.
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R-5: High Density Multi-Unit Family Residential.
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OP: Office Professional.
CP: Neighborhood Commercial.
C-1: General Retail Commercial.
C-2: Highway Commercial.
C-3: Commercial/Light Industrial.
RC: Regional Commercial.
RL: Resort/Lodging.
M: Industrial.
PM: Planned Industrial.
AP: Airport.
AG: Agricultural.
POS: Parks and Open Space.
OS: Open Space.
PF: Public Facilities.
Table 21.32-1: Zoning District Use Regulations
EXPLANATION OF CODES USED IN THIS CHART
A (administrative use) denotes a land use which requires approval of an administrative use permit per Chapter 21.19 (Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Use Permits).
P (permitted use) denotes a land use that is permitted.
C (conditional use) denotes a land use that requires approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) per Chapter 21.19 (Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Use Permits).
— (non-permitted use) denotes a land use that is not permitted.
T (temporary use) denotes a land use that requires approval of a temporary use permit per Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits).
- A specific use regulation applicable only to the zoning district in which the * (or **, or ***) is listed.
| Land Use | R- A |
R- 1 |
R- 2 |
R- 3 |
R- 4 |
R- 5 |
OP | CP | C- 1 |
C- 2 |
C- 3 |
RC | RL | M | PM | AP | AG | POS | OS | PF | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessory dwelling unit | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | See Chapter 21.58 (Accessory Dwelling Units) |
| Multi-family dwelling | — | — | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mobile home park | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.140 (Mobile Home Parks) |
| Single-family dwelling | P | P | P | P | P | P | P* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P** | — | — | * Development review committee approval required. See Subsection 21.34.050(C) (Additional Development Standards and Regulations in OP zoning district) ** C if lot less than 20 acres. See Section 21.35.060 (Additional Development Standards and Regulations in POS zoning district). |
| Urban Dwelling Unit | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Per California Government Code Section 65852.21. See Chapter 21.65 (Urban Dwelling Units) |
| Special Residential Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Caretaker residence | |||||||||||||||||||||
| One per business | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | — | — | |
| More than one per business |
— | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | C | C | — | C | C | — | — | |
| Communal housing | — | — | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Employee housing—Small | P* | P* | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | — | — | — | * Employee housing is not permitted on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee housing—Large | P* | P* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | — | — | — | properties within the airport land use plan |
| Family day care home | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | In permitted residential units. |
| Home occupation business |
P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | See Chapter 21.21 (Home Occupation Permits) |
| Residential care—General | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.200 (Residential Care Facilities) |
| Residential care—Limited | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | |
| Residential care—Assisted living |
— | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.200 (Residential Care Facilities) |
| Senior housing | — | — | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Supportive housing | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | — | C | |
| Transitional housing | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | — | C | |
| Commercial—Retail and Restaurant Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Certified farmers market and year-round roadside produce stands |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | |
| Cocktail lounges and bars | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Commercial kitchen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Food and beverage sales | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | * Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Mobile home sales | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | P | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Nurseries and garden centers - Heavy equipment |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | C | — | — | C | C | — | — | See Section 21.69.170 (Outdoor Sales, Displays, and Storage) |
| Nurseries and garden centers - Retail |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | — | — | C | C | — | — | See Section 21.69.170 (Outdoor Sales, Displays, and Storage) |
| Restaurants | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | * Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Restaurants—Drive- through |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | P* | P* | P* | — | P* | P* | P* | — | — | — | — | * P if more than 300 feet from the nearest residential zoning district; C if 300 feet or less from the nearest residential zoning district |
| Retail—General | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | — | P | — | — | — | — | * Prohibited on 12th Street See Section 21.69.170 (Outdoor Sales, Displays, and Storage) |
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| Retail—Restricted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.210 (Retail - Restricted) |
| Retail—Secondhand goods with donation drop of |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C* | — | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | * Facilities shall be located no closer than 1,000 feet from each other |
| Tasting rooms | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | C | — | — | |
| Vehicle charging station | — | — | — | — | — | - | P* | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | P | * Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Vehicle fuel sales and accessory service |
— | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | C | C | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.50 (Vehicle Fuel Sales and Accessory Service) |
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| Vehicle sales | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | — | C | — | C | C | — | — | — | Including auto service as accessory use |
| Commercial—Services and Recreation | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Animal care services | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Commercial animal keeping |
P* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P* | — | — | * Administrative use permit and conditional use permit as required by Section 21.69.050 (Animal Keeping, Commercial) |
| Grazing, temporary | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | |
| Equestrian facilities | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | C | C | C | — | — | See Section 21.69.110 (Equestrian Facilities) |
| Kennels | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | — | C | — | — | C | — | — | — | |
| Veterinarian | C | — | — | — | — | — | C* | C | C | C | C | — | — | C | — | — | P | — | — | — | * Small animals only. Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Amphitheaters/Stadiums | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | C | |
| Business support services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Cemeteries | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | — | — | — | C | * Allowed outside Airport Land Use Plan Safety Zone 1 only |
| Commercial recreation facility—Indoor |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | C* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | * Accessory to a hotel/resort development only |
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| Commercial recreation facility—Outdoor |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C* | C | — | — | C* | C | — | C | |
| Cardrooms | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Contracted services | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | P | — | P | — | — | — | — |
| Land Use | R- A |
R- 1 |
R- 2 |
R- 3 |
R- 4 |
R- 5 |
OP | CP | C- 1 |
C- 2 |
C- 3 |
RC | RL | M | PM | AP | AG | POS | OS | PF | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day care center | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | |
| Equipment rental | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C* | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | *Prohibited on Creston Road |
| Financial institution | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P | P | P | P | P | C | P | — | P | — | — | — | — | *Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Funeral services | — | — | C* | C* | C* | C* | — | — | C | C | C | C | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | C | * If located within 300 feet of existing cemetery |
| Hot springs resort/spa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | C | C | — | C | |
| Medical services—Doctor office |
— | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | C | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Medical services— Hospitals |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Medical services—Clinic, urgent care |
— | — | — | — | — | — | C* | — | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | * Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Office— Professional/administrative |
— | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Personal services— General |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P* | P | — | P | — | — | — | — | * When accessory to a lodging use |
| Personal services— Restricted |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C* | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | * When accessory to a lodging use See Section 21.69.160. |
| Tattoo parlor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.240 (Tattoo and Body Art Establishments) |
| Theaters | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C* | C* | C* | C* | C* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | * With a finding that a theater will not be detrimental to the city's efforts to revitalize the downtown |
| Educational Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| School—Public | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | |
| School—Private | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | C | C | C | — | — | C | C | C | — | — | — | C | |
| School—Business, trade | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | C | — | — | C | |
| Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Warehousing, and Wholesaling Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Composting, green waste facility |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | C |
| Crop production and processing |
P | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | P | P | — | — | — | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and kindred products processing |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Industrial—Heavy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Industrial—Light | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | — | — | P* | P* | P* | — | — | — | — | * Subject to approval of a conditional use permit if includes outdoor activities |
| Industrial—Artisan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | P | C | C | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Recycling collection centers |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | Shall not include collection of hazardous/toxic items |
| Resource extraction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | C | C | — | C | C | — | — | See Chapter 21.86 (Surface Mining and Reclamation) |
| Self storage facility | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C* | C | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.150 (Self Storage Facilities) * Prohibited north of Highway 46E |
| Vehicle Services and Repair | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Major repair/body work | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Minor repair/maintenance | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | C | — | P | — | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle rental and accessory services |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | — | P | — | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Car wash | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Warehousing, wholesale or distribution |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | — | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Wineries, breweries, and distilleries |
C | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | C | P | P | P | P | C | — | — | |
| Lodging | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bed and breakfast inns | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | C | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.060 (Bed and Breakfast Inns) |
| Hotels and motels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | C | P | P | — | P | C | — | — | — | |
| Recreational vehicle parks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | C | C | — | — | |
| Rural recreation and camping |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | C | C | — | — | |
| Public and Quasi-Public Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assembly facility—General (small) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | |
| Assembly facility—General (large) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | C |
| Assembly facility— Religious |
C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | |
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| Cultural institutions | C | C | C | C | C | C | P* | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | C | — | C | *On 12th Street, shall be of a neighborhood scale and orientation with no open storage of materials or equipment |
| Government buildings and facilities |
C | C | C | C | C | C | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | C | P | — | P | |
| Emergency shelter - General |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | — | P* | — | — | — | — | C | *Only in Commerce Industrial Park (on properties facing Sherwood Road, Commerce Way, Fontana Road, and Linne Road. See Section 21.69.090 (Emergency Homeless Shelters— General). |
| Emergency shelter—Low barrier navigation center |
— | — | — | — | — | — | P | —* | — * |
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— | — | — | — | *P only on properties in the mixed-use overlay zoning district |
| Emergency shelter— Domestic violence |
— | — | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | |
| Public parks and recreation facilities |
P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P | P* | P | * Limited to passive recreation including pedestrian and equestrian trails |
| Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Airport, landing strip, helicopter, spaceport operations |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Broadcasting studios | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | C | — | — | — | |
| Electrical generation and storage facilities |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | See Section 21.69.080 (Electricity Generation and Storage Facilities) |
| Parking facilities | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | P | P | P | P | P | C | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Transit facility | — | — | — | — | — | — | P* | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | * Prohibited on 12th Street |
| Truck terminals | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Truck stops | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | — | — | C | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Public utilities facilities— Minor |
P | C | C | C | C | C | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | P |
| Land Use | R- A |
R- 1 |
R- 2 |
R- 3 |
R- 4 |
R- 5 |
OP | CP | C- 1 |
C- 2 |
C- 3 |
RC | RL | M | PM | AP | AG | POS | OS | PF | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public utilities facilities— Major |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | |
| Vehicle storage lots | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | — | — | C | — | C | — | — | — | — | |
| Wireless communication facilities |
C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | Allowed with an administrative use permit in the ROW. See Chapter 21.66 (Wireless Communications Facilities) |
| Specific Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Drive-Through or drive-up facilities |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | — | P | P | P | — | — | — | — | |
| Outdoor storage as an accessory use |
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| If property and adjacent streets are improved and storage is screened |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.170 (Outdoor Sales, Displays, and Storage) |
| If property and adjacent streets are not improved and storage is screened |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | — | C | C | C | P | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.170 (Outdoor Sales, Displays, and Storage) |
| Temporary Uses | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Circuses, carnivals, fairs, festivals, and concerts |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | T | — | — | — | T | T | T | T | See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Mobile homes, as temporary caretaker units during construction of a permanent building |
T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | — | See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Outdoor temporary and/or seasonal sales |
— | — | — | — | — | — | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | — | May also include a temporary caretaker unit. See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Parking lot sales and other promotional events |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | T | T | T | T | T | — | T | T | T | — | — | — | — | Where only on- site businesses are participating (if longer than 7 days) See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Temporary food service | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | — | — | When located at the business's permanent location or in conjunction with |
| a non-profit fundraising event (longer than 7 days) See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
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| Food truck | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
P/ T* |
— | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.120 (Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts) *Permits for one year or more require a site plan review ( Chapter 21.17) |
| Food truck court | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | — | — | — | — | See Section 21.69.120 (Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts) |
| Temporary of-site construction yards |
T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | T | T | In conjunction with a valid building permit See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Temporary real estate sales offices |
T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | T | T | T | — | — | — | — | Within approved development projects See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| Trailer/Temporary Building Use | |||||||||||||||||||||
| In conjunction with an existing on-site business (2 year maximum) |
T | T | — | — | — | — | — | T | T | T | T | T | — | T | T | T | T | T | — | — | See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
| In conjunction with the construction of a building and with available paved parking (maximum of 1 year) |
T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | T | — | T | See Chapter 21.20 (Temporary Use Permits) |
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
Chapter 21.33 - RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5)
21.33.010 - Purpose and applicability.
A.
Residential Zoning Districts Purpose. The purpose of the residential zoning districts is to:
Accommodate a full range of housing types and densities consistent with the general plan;
2.
Preserve, protect, and enhance the character of residential neighborhoods;
3.
Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;
4.
Ensure that the scale and design of new development and alterations and additions to existing structures are compatible with the scale, mass, and character of their neighborhoods; and
5.
Provide sites for public and semi-public land uses, such as parks and public safety facilities, that will serve city residents and will complement surrounding residential development.
B.
Residential Agricultural Zoning District (R-A) Purpose. The R-A zoning district is intended to accommodate semi-rural, detached single-family dwellings. This zoning district implements the general plan residential suburban and agriculture designations.
C.
Single-Family Residential Zoning District (R-1) Purpose. The R-1 zoning district is established to accommodate detached single-family dwellings developed at a density between one and six units per acre. This zoning district implements the general plan residential single family designation.
D.
R-Combining District: B Zoning Districts (B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5) Purpose. The B zoning district is established to encourage and preserve rural areas of the city developed with and planned for low-density residential neighborhoods away from its core. The B zoning district is a combining district that provides additional regulations regarding lot standards and minimum setbacks in the R-1 zoning district.
E.
Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-2) Purpose. The R-2 zoning district is established to accommodate low-scale attached housing types and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, low density designation.
F.
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-3) Purpose. The R-3 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family housing types and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium density designation.
G.
Medium Density Multi-Family Residential/Office Professional Zoning District (R-3-O) Purpose. The R-3-O zoning district is established to accommodate a combination of multi-family housing types and office professional uses, and
implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium density and office professional designations.
H.
Medium High Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-4) Purpose. The R-4 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family buildings and mobile home developments. This zoning district implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, medium-high density designation.
I.
High Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District (R-5) Purpose. The R-5 zoning district is established to accommodate multi-family buildings and implements the general plan residential, multiple-family, high density designation.
(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)
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Ask AI about this code▸Contents — Paso Robles Zoning Code
- Title 21 — ZONING
▸Title 21 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
- Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
- Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
- Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
▸Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
Overview- Chapter 21.14 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 21.15 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
- § 21.16
- Chapter 21.17 — SITE PLANS
- Chapter 21.18 — PLOT PLANS
- Chapter 21.19 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE…
- Chapter 21.20 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 21.21 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 21.22 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 21.24 — ENTITLEMENT IMPLEMENTATION, EXTENSIONS, AMENDM…
- Chapter 21.25 — APPEALS AND CALLS FOR REVIEW
- Chapter 21.26 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
- Chapter 21.27 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
- Chapter 21.33 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (R-A, R-1, R-2, R…
- Chapter 21.34 — COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AIRPORT ZONING DIS…
- Chapter 21.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, OPEN …
- Chapter 21.36 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (HOS, HP, MU, PD, L, …
- Chapter 21.41 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
- Chapter 21.42 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 21.43 — AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND PATIO COVERS
- Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
- Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
- Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
- Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT