202.02: LAND USE REGULATIONS: — Porterville Zoning Code

Table 202.02 below prescribes the land use regulations for “Downtown” Districts. The regulations for each district are established by letter designations as follows:

“P” designates permitted uses.

“C” designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the City Council.

“M” designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit by the City Council.

“(#)” numbers in parentheses refer to specific limitations listed at the end of the table.

“-” designates uses that are not permitted.

Use classifications are defined in Chapter 700, Use Classifications. 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. Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Chapter.

TABLE 202.02: LAND USE REGULATIONS - DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS

Use Classification		DR- N	DR- S	DR- D	DR- D	D- MX	DRM- 2	DRM- 3	D- PO	D- GC	D-PS	Additional Regulations

Use Classification	DR- N	DR-S		DR- D		D- MX	DRM- 2	DRM- 3	D-PO	D- GC	D-PS	Additional Regulations
Residential use classifications:
Single-family dwelling:	See sub-classifications below
Attached	P(1)	-	-		-		P	P	-	-	-
Multi-family residential	P(1)	P(2)	-		P		P	P	P(1)	-	-	Section 201.04(b)
Family day care home:	See sub-classifications below
Small	P	P	-		P		P	P	P	-	-
Large	-	-	-		P		P	P	-	-	-	Section 301.07, “Family Daycare Home, Large”
Group residential	-	-	-		P(3)		P	P	-	-	-
Mixed use development					C							Section 203.04, “Supplemental Regulations”
Residential care facilities							See sub-classifications belowP
Limited	P	P	-		P		P	P	P	-	-
Large	C	C	-		C		C	C	C	-	-
Single room occupancy hotels	C	C	-		-		C	C	C	-	-	Section 301.18, “Single Room Occupancy Hotels”
Employee housing	P(1)	P(2)	-		P		P	P	P(1)	-	-
Public and semi-public use classifications:

Clubs and lodges	C(4)	P	P	P	-	-	P(5)	P	-	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Colleges and trade schools, public or private	C(5)	C	C	C	-	-	C	C	P
Community center	-	-	-	C	-	-	-	-	P
Cultural institutions	C(5)	C	C	C	-	-	P	C	P
Day care centers	C	C	C	C	C	C	P	-	C
Elderly and long term care	-	-	-	-	P	P	P	-	-
Government offices	P	P	P	-	-	-	P	-	P
Instructional services	P(5)	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	P
Park and recreation facilities, public	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Religious facilities	-	-	-	C	C	C	-	-	-
Residential care facilities, general	-	-	-	-	C	C	-	-	-	Section 301.15, “Residential Care Facilities, General”
Schools, public or private	P(4)	P	P	P	-	-	-	-	P
Social service facilities	C	C	-	P	P	P	C	-	-	Section 301.19, “Social Service Facilities”
Commercial use classifications:
Animal care, sales, and services:	See sub-classifications below
Kennels	-	-	C	-	-	-	-	C	-
Pet stores	M(6)	P(6)	P(6)	M(6)	-	-	-	P(6)	-
Veterinary services, small	-	-	C	-	-	-	-	P(6)	-
Artists’ studios	P	P	P	P	-	-	-	P	-
Automobile/vehicle sales and services:	See sub-classifications below
Automobile/vehicle rentals	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	P	-
Automobile/vehicle sales and leasing	-	C	C(7)	-	-	-	-	P	-
Automobile/vehicle service and repair, major	-	P	C	-	-	-	-	C	-	Section 301.04, “Automobile/Vehicle Service And Repair, Major And Minor”
Automobile/vehicle service and repair, minor	-	P	C(7)	-	-	-	-	P	-	Section 301.04, “Automobile/Vehicle Service And Repair, Major And Minor”
Automobile/vehicle service and repair, washing	-	P	-	-	-	-	-	C	-	Section 301.05, “Auto Service Stations And Car Washing”

Service station	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	C	-	Section 301.05, “Auto Service Stations And Car Washing”
Banks and financial institutions:	See sub-classifications below
Banks and credit unions	P(8)	P(8)	P	P(8)	-	-	P(8)	P	-
Building materials and services	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	P(9)	-
Business services	P(10)	P(10)	P(10)	P(10)	-	-	P	P	-
Cannabis dispensary	P	P	P	P	-	-	-	P	-	Municipal Code chapter 15, article VII
Commercial entertainment and recreation:	See sub-classifications below
Cinema/theaters	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Downtown entertainment	-	-	C	C	-	-	-	C	C	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Small-scale	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Eating, drinking, and smoking establishments:	See sub-classifications below
Bars/night clubs/lounges	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-	Sections 300.08, “Outdoor Seating”; and 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Coffee shops/cafes	P(8)	P(8)	P(8)	P(8)	-	-	P(8)	P(8)	P(8,13)	Section 300.08, “Outdoor Seating”
Restaurants	P(8)	P(8)	P(8)	P(8)	-	-	P(8)	P(8)	P(8,13)	Sections 300.08, “Outdoor Seating”; and 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Tobacco bars	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-
Food and beverage retail sales, less than 5,000 square feet	P	P	P	P	-	-	P(11 )	P	P(11)	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Food and beverage retail sales, more than 5,000 to 50,000 square feet	P	P	P	P	-	-	-	-	-	Section 301.02, “Alcoholic Beverage Sales”
Hotels and motels	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-
Bed and breakfasts	-	-	-	P(3)	-	P(3)	P(3)	-	-
Maintenance and repair services less than 1,500 square feet	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	P(12)	-

Medical facilities:	See sub-classifications below	See sub-classifications below	See sub-classifications below	See sub-classifications below
Medical clinic	-	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	P
Professional/medical	P(13)	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	P
Mixed use development				C						Section 203.04, “Supplemental Regulations”
Nurseries and garden centers	-	C	C	C	-	-	-	P	-
Offices:	See sub-classifications below
General offices	P(13)	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	P
Walk-in clientele	P	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	P
Parking, public or private	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Personal services	P	P	P	P	-	-	P	P	-
Retail sales, less than 50,000 square feet	P	P	P	P	-	-	P(11)	P	-
Retail sales, more than 50,000 square feet	C	C	C	C	-	-	-	C	-
Industrial use classifications:
Handicraft/custom manufacturing	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	P	-
Industry, limited	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	C	-
Recycling facilities:	See sub-classifications below
Recycling collection facility	-	C	-	-	-	-	-	C	C	Section 301.14, “Recycling Facilities”

Use Classification		DR- N	DR- N	DR- S	DR- S	DR- D	DR- D	D- MX	DRM- 2	DRM- 3
Reverse vending machine	-	P	P	P	-	-	-	P	P	Section 301.14, “Recycling Facilities”
Recycling collection facility	-	C	-	-	-	-	-	C	C	Section 301.14, “Recycling Facilities”
Transportation, communication, and utilities use classifications:
Communication facilities:	See sub-classifications below
Antenna and transmission towers, camouflage facilities	P(14)	P(14)	P(14)	P(14)	-	-	P(14)	P(14)	P(14)	Section 301.20, “Telecommunication Facilities”
Antenna and transmission towers, non-camouflage facilities	C(14)	C(14)	C(14)	C(14)	-	-	C(14)	C(14)	C(14)	Section 301.20, “Telecommunication Facilities”
Broadcasting facility	-	M	M	M	-	-	-	M	-	Section 301.20, “Telecommunication Facilities”
Call center	-	-	-	-	-	-	P(5)	P(5)	P
Recording studio	-	-	P(6)	P(6)	-	-	-	P(6)	-
Transportation passenger terminals	P(15)	P(15)	P(15)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Utilities, minor	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Other applicable types:

Accessory uses and structures	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	Section 301.01, “Accessory Uses And Structures”
Home occupations	P	P	P	P	P	P	-	-	-	Section 301.09, “Home Occupations”
Second dwelling unit	-	-	-	-	P	P	-	-	-	Section 301.16, “Second Dwelling Units”
Nonconforming use	Chapter 307, “Nonconforming Uses, Structures, And Lots”
Temporary use	Section 301.21,		“Temporary Uses”

Specific Limitations:

(1) Residential units allowed only on upper floors unless approved with a Conditional Use Permit. Common ancillary areas are allowed on the ground floor except on Main Street.
(2) On Main Street, residential units are allowed only on upper floors unless approved with a Conditional Use Permit.
(3) Limited to no more than two rooms in a dwelling rented to not more than a total of four persons and meals are not provided to more than four boarders.
(4) Allowed only on upper floors and limited to 5,000 square feet in size.
(5) Limited to 5,000 square feet in size.
(6) Provided that such use shall be completely enclosed in a building of soundproof construction.
(7) Limited to uses conducted wholly within a building enclosed on all sides including the display, storage, repair, and reconditioning of vehicles.
(8) Drive-through facilities are prohibited.
(9) Bulk storage of sand, gravel, or cement is not allowed.
(10) Wholesale services are not allowed.
(11) Permitted only as accessory to a primary use.
(12) No outdoor operations or outdoor storage are allowed.
(13) Limited to 25 percent of ground floor area unless additional floor area is approved with a Conditional Use Permit. No square footage limitation on upper floors.
(14) Shall not be located within 300 feet of any R district except as detailed in 301.20e.
(15) Not allowed on Main Street. No repair or storage of vehicles is allowed.
(Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019; amd. Ord. 1888, 11-2-2021; Ord. 1909, 1-21-2025)