Pismo Beach Municipal Code Ch. 17.099 Visitor Services (vs) Overlay Zone

The visitor services (VS) overlay zone intends to strengthen commercial activity by developing coastal dependent attractions such as motels, hotels, restaurants, parks and recreation facilities in certain portions of commercial zones.

A. Secondary, limited, low scale motel uses may be considered by the planning commission where compatible with residential development in the Freeway Foothills area, and may be permitted in this area with a conditional use permit.

B. New development within the downtown commercial visitor services overlay zone shall be limited to uses which cater or serve primarily tourists and visitors. Motels should be permitted within this overlay zone.

C. All actions taken under this overlay zone shall be consistent with the relevant goals, policies and programs of the general plan/local coastal program land use plan.