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Title 19 — ZONING›Article V — BASE ZONES AND RELATED USE AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS

Riverside Municipal Code § 19.150.030 Special or unusual uses

Riverside Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Riverside

Cite as: Riverside Municipal Code § 19.150.030 · Text as of 2026-10-04

19.150.010 - Purpose.

This section establishes land use regulations for all base zones listed in this article consistent with the stated intent and purpose of each zone.

(Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7331 §12, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

Exceptions & meaning →

19.150.020 - Permitted land uses.

Table 19.150.020 A. (Permitted Uses Table), Table 19.150.020 B. (Incidental Uses Table) and Table 19.150.020 C. (Temporary Uses Table) in Chapter 19.150 (Base Zones Permitted land uses) identify permitted uses, permitted accessory uses, permitted temporary uses, and uses permitted subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit (Chapter 19.730 - Minor Conditional Use Permit), or conditional use permit (Chapter 19.760 - Conditional Use Permit), or uses requiring some other permit. Table 19.150.020 A. also identifies those uses that are specifically prohibited. Uses not listed in tables are prohibited unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director, or his/her designee, pursuant to Chapter 19.060 (Interpretation of Code), determines that the use is similar and no more detrimental than a listed permitted or conditional use. Any use which is prohibited by state and/or federal law is also strictly prohibited.

Chapter 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility includes additional Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan requirements for discretionary actions proposed on property located within an Airport Compatibility Zone. When located within an Airport Land Use Compatibility Zone, greater land use, restrictions for airport compatibility may apply per the applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

(Ord. 7630 § 3, 2023; Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7552 §6, 2021; Ord. 7431, § 1(Exh. A), 2-20-2018; Ord. 7331 §12, 2016; Ord. 7273 §1, 2015; Ord. 7222 § 3, 2013; Ord. 7110 §§2, 3, 4, 2011; Ord. 7109 §§4, 5, 2010; Ord. 7072 §1, 2010; Ord. 7064 §9, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.150.020.A Permitted Uses Table This table identifies permitted uses and uses requiring approval of other permits by zoning designation. In addition to these uses, other incidental and temporary uses may also be permitted as noted in the Incidental Uses Table and the Temporary Uses Table.

Use Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use RC** RA-5** RR RE R-1 R-3 R-4 O CR CG CRC* MU-N MU-V* MU-U* BMP I AI AIR PF RWY NC Overlay Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Accessory Buildings & Structures See Incidental Uses Table
Adult-Oriented Businesses X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X X X 9.40 - Adult-Oriented Businesses 19.240 - Adult-Oriented Businesses
Agricultural Field Office See Incidental Uses Table
Agricultural Stand See Incidental Uses Table
Agriculture, Horticulture and Growing of Nursery Plants (Farms, Field Crops, Flower & Truck Gardening, Orchards, Ranches & Tree Crops) P P P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X
Aircraft Charter Services X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X For parking see Offices - Business and Professional under 19.580
Aircraft Parts, Supplies, Merchandise and Equipment Shops X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X For parking see Vehicle Sales under 19.580
Aircraft Sales, Rental, Service, Repair and Storage X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P X X X For parking see Vehicle Sales under 19.580
Airports - Private X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X
Airports - Public X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X
Alcohol Sales See Incidental Uses Table
Ambulance Company: 5.65 - Convalescent Transport Vehicles 5.66 - Ambulances
With Vehicle Storage X X X X X X X X X C X X X X P P P P X X X 5.65 - Convalescent Transport Vehicles 5.66 - Ambulances
Without Vehicle Storage X X X X X X X P P P X X X X P P P P X X X 5.65 - Convalescent Transport Vehicles 5.66 - Ambulances
Animal Keeping See Incidental Uses Table
Commercial Kennels & Catteries: 19.270 - Commercial Kennels & Catteries
Outdoor Kennels & Catteries X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X X 19.270 - Commercial Kennels & Catteries
Indoor Kennels & Catteries X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X X 19.270 - Commercial Kennels & Catteries
Sales X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.270 - Commercial Kennels & Catteries
Grooming (No overnight/long term boarding) X X X X X X X X P P P P P P MC MC X X X X P 19.270 - Commercial Kennels & Catteries
Arcades and Internet/Cyber Cafés X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X MC 19.245 - Arcades and Internet/Cyber Cafés
Artist Studio (Including Photo) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X X X X X P For parking see Offices - Business, and Professional under 19.580
Assemblies of People - Entertainment - Not Including Adult-Oriented Businesses (e.g., Theater - Live Performance, Motion Picture, Auditoriums, Banquet Halls, etc.) - Not Subject to the Provisions of RMC 5.80 (Entertainment Permit) X X X X X X X X C C C C C C X X X X X X C 19.250 - Assemblies of People - Entertainment 5.80 - Entertainment Permit 19.149 Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Assemblies of people—non-entertainment (e.g., Places of Worship, Fraternal, Service Organizations, Conference Facilities, etc.) X X C C C C X C C C C C C C C C X X X X C 19.255 - Assemblies of people—non-entertainment 5.24 - Dance Halls & Public Dances 5.60 - Bingo See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*** 19.740 - Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment) 19.910 - Definitions See Incidental Use Table for Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Communities See Temporary Use Table for Temporary Emergency Shelter
Storefront X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X MC X X P/MC 19.255 - Assemblies of people—non-entertainment 5.24 - Dance Halls & Public Dances 5.60 - Bingo See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*** 19.740 - Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment) 19.910 - Definitions See Incidental Use Table for Tiny Homes and Tiny Home Communities See Temporary Use Table for Temporary Emergency Shelter
Assisted Living (Residential Care Facilities) X X X X C C X C C C X X X X X X X X X X X 19.260 - Assisted Living 5.65 - Convalescent Transport Vehicles See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Auction House (Indoor) X X X X X X X X C C X X X X C C X X X X X For parking see Assemblies of People under 19.580
Auxiliary Dwelling Unit See Incidental Uses Table
Bail Bonds Office X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X X X X X X X X X 19.265 - Bail Bonds Establishments For parking see Offices - Business, and Professional under 19.580
Bakery - Retail X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P For parking see Retail Sales under 19.580
Bakery - Wholesale X X X X X X X X P P P X X X P P P X X X X For parking see Manufacturing under 19.580
Banks and Financial Institutions/Services, Including Brokerages X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X X X X X P 19.475 - Drive-Thru Businesses
With Drive-thru Lanes (including drive-up ATM's) X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X
Bars, Saloons, Cocktail, Lounges & Taverns X X X X X X X X MC MC MC C C C X X X X X X MC/C 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Bed and Breakfast Inn X X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X X X X P/MC 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast
In Historic Residence X X MC MC MC MC X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X X X X P/MC 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast
Boardinghouse X X X X X C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.910 Definitions
Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels: 19.270 - Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels
Outdoor Kennels X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X X 19.270 - Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels
Indoor Kennels X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X X 19.270 - Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels
Sales X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.270 - Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels
Grooming (No overnight/long term boarding) X X X X X X X X P P P P P P MC MC X X X X P 19.270 - Boarding of Cats and Dogs/Kennels
Brewery: 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Brewery, Microbrewery and Winery manufacturing and wholesale only. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Brewery, Microbrewery, and Winery with off-sale retail and/or on-site tasting. X X X X X X X X MC MC MC C C C MC MC MC MC X X MC 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Brewpub X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X MC 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Brew-On-Premises (no tasting or sale of prepared beers) X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X MC MC MC MC X X X 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Brew-On-Premises (with tasting and/or retail sales of prepared beers) X X X X X X X X MC MC MC C C C MC MC MC MC X X MC 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Distillery X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC X X X 19.272 - Breweries, Micro-Breweries, Brewpubs, and Brew-On-Premises 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Building Materials Supply Store (Wholesale with ancillary retail sales) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC X X X X X X 19.273 - Building Materials Supply Store (Wholesale with ancillary retail sales)
Bus Terminals X X X X X X X X X C X X X C X C X X X X X 19.275 - Bus Terminals
Business Support Services & Facilities (Including Graphic Reproduction, Computer-services, etc.) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X P P X X P
Cannabis Cultivation X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X See Also Incidental Uses Table
Cannabis, Microbusiness X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cannabis Storefront Retail See Retail Sales Additional location restrictions apply. See Chapter 5.77 - Cannabis Business Activities
Cannabis Testing Laboratory See Laboratories - Research
Cannabis Warehouse/Distribution See Warehouse & Distribution Facilities
Caretaker Living Quarters See Incidental Uses Table
Catering Establishments X X X X X X X MC P P P P P P P P X P X X P 6.08 - Regulation of Food Establishments and Food Facilities 6.09 - Regulation of Food Handlers
Cemeteries, Mortuaries & Ancillary Uses X X C C C X X X C C X X X X X C C C X X X
Crematoriums X X X X X X X X C C X X X X X C C C X X X
Check Cashing X X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC X X X X X X X X X X MC 19.280 - Check Cashing Establishments For parking see Banks and Financial Service under 19.580
Commercial Kitchen (no on-site dining) X X X X X X X X P P P X X X P P P X X X P For parking see Manufacturing under 19.580
Commercial Storage Facilities (Mini-Warehouse) 1 19.190 - Commercial Storage Overlay Zone
Day Care Centers X X MC MC MC MC X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X MC 19.290 - Day Care Centers See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Drug Store or Pharmacy:
2,000 sq. ft. or less and no drive-thru lane(s) X X X X X X X MC P P P P P P X X X X X X P
2,000 sq. ft. or less with drive-thru lane(s) X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X X
More than 2,000 sq. ft. and no drive-thru lane(s) X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X X
More than 2,000 sq. ft. with drive-thru lane(s) X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X X
Equipment (Large) Sales and Rental X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C MC MC MC X X X 19.300 - Equipment (Large) Sales and Rental
Equipment (Small) Sales and Rental X X X X X X X X MC MC X X X X MC P P P X X X
Farmers' Markets - Certified X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC MC MC MC X X X X X X P/MC 19.305 - Farmers' Markets - Certified
Florist Shops X X X X X X X MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X X X X P/MC 19.310 - Florist Shops For incidental sale of alcohol see 19.415 - Alcohol Sales
With Incidental Alcohol Sales X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X MC 19.310 - Florist Shops For incidental sale of alcohol see 19.415 - Alcohol Sales
Flying Schools X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X
Fueling Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks) See Incidental Uses Table
Furniture Upholstery X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P X X X X X
Gambling (including Card house) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Use
Group Housing (Convalescent Homes, SRO's, Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facilities, 6 or Fewer Occupants) P P P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X X 19.315 - Group Housing
Group Housing (Convalescent Homes, SRO's, Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facilities, more than 6 Occupants) X X C C C X X C C C C X X X X X X X X X X 19.315 - Group Housing
Hangars X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P X X X
Heliport or Helistop X X X X X X X C C C C X X C C C X P C X X 19.320 - Heliports and Helistops
Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast See Bed and Breakfast Inn, Office and Retail Sales on this table
Home Improvement, Sales and Service (Hardware, Lumber and Building Material Stores) - Retail: See Incidental Uses Table for Outdoor Display
Under 20,000 sq. ft. X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P See Incidental Uses Table for Outdoor Display
20,000 s.f. or More X X X X X X X X C P P X X X X X X X X X X See Incidental Uses Table for Outdoor Display
Home Occupations See Incidental Uses Table
Hotel, Motel or Hotel/Motel - Long-term Stay X X X X X X X X C C C X C C X X X X X X X 5.32 - Transient Occupancy Tax 9.55 - Limitation on Continuous and Cumulative Occupancy of Transient Hotels and Motels 19.330 - Hotel/Motel, Long-Term Stay See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Junk Dealers/Scrap Metal Recyclers Prohibited Primary Use. See Incidental Uses Table
Laboratories - Research X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X
Laundry, Commercial (Cleaning Plants, Industrial Laundries, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners) X X X X X X X X X P X X X X P P P X X X X
Live/Work Unit X X X X X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X X X X MC 19.335 - Live/Work Units See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Low Barrier Navigation Center X X X X X X X X MC MC X P P P P P X X X X X Provided the center meets all four (4) requirements under Government Code sec. 65662(a) - (d)
Lumber Yard and Building Materials - Wholesale X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC P X X X X X See Incidental Uses Table for Outdoor Display
Manufactured Dwellings: P P P P P P P X X X X P X X X X X X X X X 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations 19.100 - Residential Zones 19.340 - Manufactured Dwellings See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Sales of Manufactured Dwellings X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X X X 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations 19.100 - Residential Zones 19.340 - Manufactured Dwellings See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Manufacturing (Indoors) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X
Marijuana Uses and Activities X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Uses. See 19.342 - Marijuana Uses and Activities
Marijuana Cultivation, Personal See Incidental Uses Table
Medical Marijuana Dispensary X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Use
Medical Services - Clinic, Medical/Dental Offices, Laboratory, Urgent/Express Care, and Optometrist X X X X X X X P P P P P P P MC MC MC MC X X P 5.52 - Massage
Medical Services - Hospital X X X X X X X C C C C X X X C X X X X X X See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Mobile Home` Park X X With the MH Overlay Zone With the MH Overlay Zone With the MH Overlay Zone X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.210 - Mobile Home Park Overlay Zone 5.75 - Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Procedures
Model Homes P P P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X X 19.345 - Model Homes
Multi-tenant Indoor Mall X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Use
Multiple-family Dwelling X X X X X 2 P P X X X X X P P X X X X X X X 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Offices (Administrative, Business, Executive and Professional, but not Medical or Dental) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P P P P X X P 9.42 Fortunetelling and Occult Arts 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast
In Historic Residence X X MC MC MC MC X P P P P P P P P P P P X X MC 9.42 Fortunetelling and Occult Arts 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast
Outdoor Dining and/or Food Preparation (Permanent) See Incidental Uses Table
Outdoor Display of Incidental Plant Materials See Incidental Uses Table
Outdoor Sales, Display and Storage See Incidental Uses Table
Outdoor Storage Yard (including Contractor Storage Yards) - Primary Use X X X X X X X X X C X X X X MC P/MC X X X X X 19.285 - Outdoor Storage Yard
Parking Lot or Parking Structure (Stand Alone) X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X 19.580 - Parking
Parolee/Probationer Homes: 19.350 - Parolee/Probationer Home
2 to 6 Occupants X X MC MC MC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.350 - Parolee/Probationer Home
More than 6 Occupants X X C C C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.350 - Parolee/Probationer Home
Pawn Shop/Gold Buying X X X X X X X X MC MC X X X X X X X X X X X For parking see Retail Sales - 19.58019.355 - Pawn Shop
Personal Services (Barber, Beauty Salon, Spa, Tailor, Dry Cleaner, Self-service Laundry, Tattoo & Body Piercing Parlors, etc.) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P X X X X X X P 5.52 - Massage For personal services as home occupations see Incidental Uses Table and Chapter 19.485-Home Occupations
Planned Residential Development PRD X PRD PRD PRD X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.780 - Planned Residential Development Permits See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Minor Planned Residential Development X X PRD PRD PRD X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.780 - Planned Residential Development Permits See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Administrative Planned Residential Development X X PRD PRD PRD X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.780 - Planned Residential Development Permits See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Small Lot Subdivision Planned Residential Development X X X X X PRD X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.780 - Planned Residential Development Permits See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Plant Nurseries - Retail X X X X MC MC X X P P X MC X X X X X X X X X 19.360 - Plant Nurseries - Retail 19.505 - Outdoor Display and Sales
Plant Nurseries - Wholesale X P X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X
Publishing and Printing X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X For parking see Manufacturing - 19.580
Rail Transit Station X X C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Recreational Facilities - Commercial: 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Bowling Alleys X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Skate Facility X X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Amusement Parks X X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X X X X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Golf Courses and Driving Ranges C C C C C X X X C C C X X X X X X C X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Health and Fitness, music, dance or martial arts studios: 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
4000 sq. ft. or less X X X X X X X X P P P P P P MC MC MC MC X X P 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
more than 4000 sq. ft. X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X C C X X X X X X MC 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Other Indoor or Outdoor Facilities X X X X X X X X C C C X X X C C C C X X X 5.28 - Poolrooms 19.370 - Recreational Facilities - Commercial (Billiard Parlors and Pool Halls)
Recycling Center - Paper, Glass, Plastic, Aluminum and Nonferrous Metals X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X 19.375 - Recycling Center - Paper, Glass, Plastic, Aluminum and Other Nonferrous Metals
Recycling Center - Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X 19.380 - Recycling Center - Solid Waste Transfer Stations and Material Recovery Facilities (MRF)
Recycling Facilities: 19.385 - Recycling Facilities
Indoor Collection Centers X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.385 - Recycling Facilities
Reverse Vending Machines X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.385 - Recycling Facilities
Bulk Reverse Vending Machines X X X X X X X X RCP RCP RCP RCP RCP RCP X X X X X X RCP 19.385 - Recycling Facilities
Mobile Recycling Units X X X X X X X X RCP RCP RCP RCP RCP RCP X X X X X X RCP 19.385 - Recycling Facilities
Repair Shop -Small Items (Computers, Small Appliances, Jewelry, Etc.) with Incidental Sales X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P P P P X X P
Restaurants (sit down and take-out) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X P P X X P 6.08 - Regulation of Food Establishments and Food Facilities 6.09 - Regulation of Food Handlers Outdoor Dining - See Incidental Uses Table 19.475 - Drive-Thru Businesses See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
With Drive-thru Lanes X X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X X X X X X 6.08 - Regulation of Food Establishments and Food Facilities 6.09 - Regulation of Food Handlers Outdoor Dining - See Incidental Uses Table 19.475 - Drive-Thru Businesses See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Retail Sales: X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast 19.390 - Retail Sales Ancillary to a Manufacturing Use
In Historic Residence X X MC MC MC MC X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X X X X P/MC 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast 19.390 - Retail Sales Ancillary to a Manufacturing Use
With Incidental Repairs (Except as Noted in this Table) X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast 19.390 - Retail Sales Ancillary to a Manufacturing Use
Ancillary to a Manufacturing Use On-site (Floor area not to exceed 15% of gross floor area) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X 19.325 - Historic Residence Used for Retail Business, Office or Bed and Breakfast 19.390 - Retail Sales Ancillary to a Manufacturing Use
Schools: 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
College, Community College, University and Professional (Private) X X X X C X X C C C C X C C C X X C C X X 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Private (Grades K-12) X X C C C X X C C C C C C C X X X X C X X 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Vocational and Technical: 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Total Enrollment 20 persons or less or a total size of 2,000 sq. ft. or less X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Total Enrollment more than 20 persons or a total size greater than 2,000 sq. ft. X X X X X X X C C C C C C C C C C C X X X 19.395 - Schools See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Shelters, Emergency: 19.400 - Shelters - Emergency 19.740 Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment)
2 to 6 occupants X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X MC MC MC MC P X X X X X 19.400 - Shelters - Emergency 19.740 Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment)
more than 6 occupants X X C C C C C C C C X C C C MC P X X X X X 19.400 - Shelters - Emergency 19.740 Temporary Use Permit (Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment)
Shopping Center - Regional:
Up to 5 Acres X X X X X X X X P P X X SP SP X X X X X X X
More than 5 Acres X X X X X X X X SP SP SP X SP SP X X X X X X X
Showroom X X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P P P X X P
Single-family Dwelling: Chapter 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*** Chapter 19.443 - Two-Unit Developments
Attached X 7 X P P P P 3 P 3 X X X X P X X X X X X X X X Chapter 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*** Chapter 19.443 - Two-Unit Developments
Detached P P P P P P 4 P 4 X X X X P X X X X X X X X X Chapter 19.850 - Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*** Chapter 19.443 - Two-Unit Developments
Single Room Occupancy (SRO) X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X X 19.401 - Single Room Occupancies
Smog Shop (Test Only) X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X MC P X MC X X X 19.420 - Vehicle Repair Facilities
Sober Living Homes P P P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X X For parking see Single Family Dwelling - 19.580
Student Housing, Including Fraternities, Sororities and Dormitories X X X X X C C X C C X X C C X X X X X X X See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility***
Subdivision Sales Trailer and/or Office During Construction See Temporary Uses Table
Supportive Housing
2 to 6 occupants P P P P P P P MC MC MC X P P P X X X X X X X
more than 6 occupants P P P P P P P C C C X P P P X X X X X X X
Taxi Company with Vehicle Storage X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X
Tiny Home Community (Foundation) X X X X X P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.100.070 - Additional regulations for the R-3 and R-4 Zones.
Transitional Housing
2 to 6 occupants P P P P P P P MC MC MC X P P P X X X X X X X
more than 6 occupants P P P P P P P C C C X P P P X X X X X X X
Truck and Trailer Storage - Primary Use X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Use
Tutoring Center X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X X X X X P
Vehicle Dismantling & Wrecking X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prohibited Use
Vehicle Fuel Stations: 5.64 - Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing 19.410 - Vehicle Fuel Stations For private fueling systems, see 19.480 - Fueling Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks)
Gasoline Stations X X X X X X X X C C C X X X C C C C X X X 5.64 - Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing 19.410 - Vehicle Fuel Stations For private fueling systems, see 19.480 - Fueling Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks)
Hydrogen Fuel Stations: X 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 P/C 8 P/C 8 P/C 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 P/C 8 P/C 8 P/C 8 P/C 8 X 8 X 8 X 8 5.64 - Motor Vehicle Fuel Pricing 19.410 - Vehicle Fuel Stations For private fueling systems, see 19.480 - Fueling Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks)
Vehicle Impound and Tow Yards X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X X X 19.415 - Vehicle Impound Yard
Vehicle Parts and Accessories:
Sales Only X X X X X X X X P P P P P P MC C X X X X X
Sales and Installation (Indoor only) X X X X X X X X C C C X X X C C X X X X X
Vehicle Repair Facilities - Major (Indoor) X X X X X X X X X C X X X X C P/MC P/MC X X X X 19.420 - Vehicle Repair Facilities
Vehicle Repair Facilities - Minor (Indoor) X X X X X X X X C C C X X X MC P/MC X X X X X 19.420 - Vehicle Repair Facilities
Vehicle Repair Facilities - Minor (Outdoor - fully screened) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC X X X X X 19.420 - Vehicle Repair Facilities
Vehicle Rental:
Moving Trucks X X X X X X X X C C X X X X MC MC X X X X X
Passenger Vehicles X X X X X X X X C C X X X X MC MC X X X X X
Incidental Sales X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X X X X X X X
Vehicle Sales, Rental and Leasing - New and Used (No Outdoor Display) See Retail Sales in This Table
Vehicle Sales, Rental and Leasing - New and Used (With Outdoor Display) X X X X X X X X X C X X X X MC 6 X X X X X X
Vehicle Wash Facilities X X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X X X X X X 19.425 - Vehicle Wash Facilities
Vehicle Wholesale Business: 19.427 - Vehicle Wholesale Business
Indoor (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P X X X X X 19.427 - Vehicle Wholesale Business
Outdoor & Indoor (In excess of 5,000 sq. ft.) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X X X 19.427 - Vehicle Wholesale Business
Veterinary Services: 19.430 - Veterinary Services
Clinics and Small Animal Hospitals (short term boarding) X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X C C MC C C X X X MC 19.430 - Veterinary Services
Incidental to a Pet Shop X X X X X X X X P P P X MC MC X X X X X X P 19.430 - Veterinary Services
Warehousing & Distribution Facilities: 19.435 - Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
a. 10,000 sq. ft. or less X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X 19.435 - Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
b. Greater than 10,000 sq. ft. and less than 100,000 sq. ft. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC/C MC/C MC/C MC/C X X X 19.435 - Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
c. Greater than 100,000 sq. ft. and less than 400,000 sq. ft. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C C C C X X X 19.435 - Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
d. 400,000 sq. ft. or greater X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C X X X X X 19.435 - Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities and Related Support Structures X X P/C 1 P/C 5 P/C 5 P/C 5 P/C 5 P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C 5 P/C 5 P/C 5 P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C P/C 19.530 - Wireless Telecommunications Facilities and Related Support Structures
  • = For CRC, MU-U and MU-V Zones a Site Plan Review Permit ( Chapter 19.770 ) is required for any new or additions/changes to existing buildings or structures. ** = For a more detailed listing of the permitted land uses in the RA-5 and RC Zones, refer to Sections 19.100.030.A (RA-5 Zone Permitted Uses) and 19.100.030.B (RC Zone Permitted Uses). If any conflict between this Table and Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B exists, the provisions of Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B shall apply. *** = Refer to Chapter 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility and applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for airport land use compatibility zones where use may be strictly prohibited.
C = Subject to the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP), Chapter 19.760 MC = Subject to the granting of Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP), Chapter 19.730 P = Permitted
PRD = Planned Residential Development Permit, Chapter 19.780 RCP = Recycling Center Permit, Chapter 19.870 SP = Site Plan Review Permit, Chapter 19.770 sq. ft. = Square Feet
X = Prohibited

1 Commercial Storage Facilities are permitted in all zones with the Commercial Storage Overlay Zone (Chapter 19.190).

2 Legal, existing duplexes built prior to the adoption of this Zoning Code are permitted in the R-1-7000 Zone see 19.100.060 D.

3 Allowed with a Planned Residential Development (PRD) Permit, Chapter 19.780.

4 One single-family detached dwelling allowed on one legal lot 0.25 acres in size or less in existence prior to January 1, 2018 subject to the development standards of the R-1-7000 Zone.

5 Permitted or conditionally permitted on sites that do not include a residential use.

6 For Clean Energy Uses and associated Outdoor Storage (Chapter 19.510) and/or Indoor Vehicle Repair (Chapter 19.420), permitted with a Minor Conditional Use Permit.

7 Allowed for Two-Unit Developments pursuant to Chapter 19.443.

8 Permitted by right if located in an industrial or commercial zone and does not contain existing residential units, or if previously developed with a vehicle fuel station.

(Ord. 7755, § 4(Exh. B), 2026; Ord. 7743, § 2(Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 7731, § 2(Exh. B), 2025; Ord. No. 7701, §§ 12(Exh. A), 13(Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 7683, § 9(Exh. F), 2024; Ord. 7660, § 1(Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 7652 § 3(Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 7630 § 4(Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 7592 § 4(Exh. D), 2022; Ord. 7587, § 2(Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 7573 § 1(Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 7552 §7(Exh. C), 2021; Ord. 7541, § 6(Exh. C), 2020; Ord. 7528 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7520 § 1(Exh. A); Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7487 § 13(Exh. D), 11-5-2019; Ord. 7462, § 2(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7431 § 3(Exh. A), 2018)

19.150.020.B Incidental Uses Table This table identifies uses which are generally only permitted as an incidental use to some other permitted use on the property.

Use Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use RC** RA-5** RR RE R-1 R-3 R-4 O CR CG CRC* MU-N MU-V* MU-U* BMP I AI AIR PF RWY NC Overlay Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Accessory Buildings & Structures P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P 19.440 - Accessory Buildings & Structures
Cargo Containers X P P X X X X X X P X X X X P P P P P P X 19.440 - Accessory Buildings & Structures
Agricultural Field Office C C MC X MC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.445 - Agricultural Field Office
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 and Accessory Dwelling Unit, Junior P P P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X X 19.442 - Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units 19.910 - Definitions
Accessory Living Quarters P P P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.910 - Definitions
Agricultural Stand X P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Alcohol Sales: 19.310 - Florist Shops 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Off-Sale X X X X X X X X C C C C C C X X X X X X C 19.310 - Florist Shops 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
On-Sale 2 X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X MC X X MC 19.310 - Florist Shops 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Incidental to Florist Shop X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X X X X X MC 19.310 - Florist Shops 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Concurrent Sale of Vehicle Fuel X X X X X X X X C C C X X X C C C C X X X 19.310 - Florist Shops 19.450 - Alcohol Sales
Animal Keeping: 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Domestic Animals P P P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Non-Domestic Animals P P/C P/MC P 5 P 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Dairies X C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Riding Stables & Academies X P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Bees P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Earthworms X P/C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Aviaries P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.455 - Animal Keeping
Cannabis Cultivation: 19.342 - Cannabis Uses and Activities See Article X (Definitions)
Commercial, including Medical Cannabis Cultivation, (Prohibited use) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.342 - Cannabis Uses and Activities See Article X (Definitions)
Personal - Indoor P P P P P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.342 - Cannabis Uses and Activities See Article X (Definitions)
Personal - Outdoor (Prohibited Use) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.342 - Cannabis Uses and Activities See Article X (Definitions)
Caretaker Living Quarters: 19.465 - Caretaker Living Quarters
Agricultural X C MC X MC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.465 - Caretaker Living Quarters
Industrial Uses & Commercial Storage X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X 19.465 - Caretaker Living Quarters
Temporary During Construction TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X TUP 19.465 - Caretaker Living Quarters
Dwelling Unit(s) with Assemblies of people—non-entertainment*** X X C C C C X C C C C C C C X X X X X X X 19.255 Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment
Entertainment - Incidental 5.80 - Entertainment Permit
Fuel Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks) X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X 19.480 - Fueling Systems - Private (Above Ground Tanks) For vehicle fuel stations, see 19.410 - Vehicle Fuel Stations
Home Occupations X X P P P P P X X X X P P P X X X X X X P 19.485 - Home Occupations
Junk Dealers/Scrap Metal Recyclers X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X MC X X X X X 5.85 - Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Recyclers
Mining/Mineral Extraction X X C C C C C X C C X X X X X C X X X X X 19.490 - Mining/Mineral Extraction
Monitored Electrified Security Fence System X X X X X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X X X P/MC P/MC P/MC P/MC X P/MC P/MC 19.550.025 - Monitored Electrified Security Fence System
Outdoor Dining (Permanent) X X X X X X X P P P P P P P P X X P X X P 19.495 - Outdoor Dining and Food Preparation (Permanent)
Outdoor Food Preparation (Permanent) X X X X X X X MC MC MC MC MC MC MC MC X X MC X X MC 19.495 - Outdoor Dining and Food Preparation (Permanent)
Outdoor Display of Incidental Plant Materials X X X X X X X X P P P P P P X X X X X X P 19.500 - Outdoor Display of Incidental Plant Materials
Outdoor Display and Sales - Incidental 3 X X X X X X X X X TUP X X X X X X X X X X X 19.505 - Outdoor Display and Sales
Outdoor Storage - Incidental X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P P X X X 19. 510 - Outdoor Storage
Play Areas Incidental to Restaurants 4 X X X X X X X X MC MC MC X X X X X X X X X X 19.515 - Play Areas Incidental to Restaurants
Rental of Rooms 19.100 -Residential Zones 19.520 - Rental of Rooms 19.895 - Room Rental Permit
2 or fewer P P P P P X X X X X X P X X X X X X X X X 19.100 -Residential Zones 19.520 - Rental of Rooms 19.895 - Room Rental Permit
3 or 4 P P RRP RRP RRP X X X X X X RRP X X X X X X X X X 19.100 -Residential Zones 19.520 - Rental of Rooms 19.895 - Room Rental Permit
Tiny Home Community*** X X C C C C X C C C C C C C X X X X X X X 19.255 - Assemblies of people—non-entertainment 19.100.070 - Additional regulations for the R-3 and R-4 Zones. 19.910 - Definitions
Vehicle Repair - Personal P P P P P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 19.527 - Vehicle Repair - Personal
Warehousing, Storage X X X X X X X X X X X X X X P P P X See Chapter 19.130 Industrial Zones

1 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are permitted when an existing or proposed primary single-family or multi-family residential dwelling is located on the same property, pursuant to Chapter 19.422.

2 See exemptions noted in 19.450 - Alcohol Sales

3 Outdoor Sales and Display - Incidental are permitted on an intermittent basis with a TUP. See Section 19.740

4 Where play areas are proposed in conjunction with a new drive-thru restaurant, the play area can only be considered under the same conditional use permit required for the drive-thru business.

5 Non-domestic animal keeping in the RE and R-1 zones shall only permit chicken (poultry) keeping pursuant to Chapter 19.455 Animal Keeping.

  • = For CRC, MU-U and MU-V Zones a Site Plan Review ( Chapter 19.770 ) is required for any new or additions/changes to existing buildings or structures. ** = For a more detailed listing of the permitted land uses in the RA-5 and RC Zones, refer to Sections 19.100.030.A (RA-5 Zone Permitted Uses) and 19.100.030.B (RC Zone Permitted Uses). If any conflict between this Table and Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B exists, the provisions of Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B shall apply. *** = Accessory to an Assemblies of People — Non-Entertainment and subject to the applicable standards identified in Chapter 19.255 , Assemblies of People—Non-Entertainment.
P = Permitted C = Subject to the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP), Chapter 19.760 MC = Subject to the granting of Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP), Chapter 19.730
RCP = Recycling Center Permit, Chapter 19.870 . TUP = Temporary Use Permit, Chapter 19.740 X = Prohibited
sq. ft. = Square Feet SP = Site Plan Review Permit, Chapter 19.770
PRD = Planned Residential Development Permit, Chapter 19.780 RRP = Room Rental Permit

(Ord. 7755, § 5(Exh. C), 2026; Ord. 7743, § 3(Exh. B), 2025; Ord. No. 7701, §§ 12(Exh. A), 13(Exh. B), 2025; Ord. 7660, § 1(Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 7652 § 4(Exh. C), 2023; Ord. 7630 § 5(Exh. B), 2023; Ord. 7617 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 7528 §1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7520 §1(Exh. A); Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7457 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 7431 § 3(Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7331 §11, 2016; Ord. 7316 §4, 2016; Ord. 7273 §1, 2015; Ord. 7222 §3, 2013, Ord. 7110 §§2, 3, 4, 2011; 7064 §9, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.150.020.C Temporary Uses Table This table identifies uses that are temporary in nature.

Use Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Zones Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Residential Zones (Residential Conservation (RC), Residential Agricultural (RA-5), Rural Residential (RR), Residential Estate (RE), Single-Family Residential (R-1), Multiple Family Residential (R-3 and R-4)) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Office & Commercial Zones (Office, Commercial Retail, Commercial General, Commercial Regional Center) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Mixed Use Zones (Neighborhood, Village, Urban) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Industrial Zones (Business Manufacturing Park, General Industrial, Airport Industrial, Airport) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Other Zones (Public Facilities, Railroad, Neighborhood Commercial Overlay) Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Use RC** RA-5** RR RE R-1 R-3 R-4 O CR CG CRC* MU-N MU-V* MU-U* BMP I AI AIR PF RWY NC Overlay Location of Required Standards in the Municipal Code
Car Show X X TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
Caretaker Living Quarters - Temporary During Construction TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X 19.465 - Caretaker Living Quarters
Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Sales (Seasonal) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
Circus or Carnival (With or Without Tent) X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X
Dwelling Unit (Motor Home, RV, Camper, etc.) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X X X X TUP X X X X X X X X
Fair, Concert, Exhibit or Similar Uses TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP 1 TUP TUP TUP TUP X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP 1 X
Fruit Stand X X 2 X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUPX X X X X X X
Mobile Medical Units for Humans X X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP X TUP TUP X TUP X X X X
Non-Commercial Tent Meetings TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
Outdoor Preparation of Food (Temporary) X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X TUP X X 19.495 - Out Dining and Food Preparation
Outdoor Sales Event in Conjunction with a Permanent Land Use (Parking Lot Sale) X X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X X X X
Outdoor Sales Event not in Conjunction with a Permanent Land Use (Swap Meet) X X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X X X X Minor Parking Lot Sales Exempt from TUP, see 19.740.040.E
Special Events (Running Events, Parades, Block Parties etc.) Special Event Permits are administered by the Arts and Cultural Affairs pursuant to 2.28
Subdivision Sales Trailer and/or Office During Construction TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X
Temporary Emergency Shelter with Assemblies of People - Non - Entertainment X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X X X 19.255 - Assemblies of people—non-entertainment 19.740 -Temporary Use Permit 19.910 - Definitions See 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility*
Temporary Holiday Storage Containers X X X X X X X X TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP X X X X X X
Vapor Recovery Operations TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP

*=Refer to Chapter 19.149 - Airport Land Use Compatibility, and applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for airport land use compatibility zones where use may be strictly prohibited.

1 All sites having active minor conditional use permits or conditional use permits, private schools, assemblies of people, etc.

2 For Exceptions, see Chapters 19.100.030 (A) - RA-5 Permitted Uses and 19.150.020.B Incidental Uses Table

  • = For CRC, MU-U and MU-V Zones a Site Plan Review ( Chapter 19.770 ) is required for any new or additions/changes to existing buildings or structures. ** = For a more detailed listing of the permitted land uses in the RA-5 and RC Zones, refer to Sections 19.100.030.A (RA-5 Zone Permitted Uses) and 19.100.030.B (RC Zone Permitted Uses). If any conflict between this Table and Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B exists, the provisions of Sections 19.100.030.A and 19.100.030.B shall apply. *** = Accessory to an Assemblies of People — Non-Entertainment and shall meet all applicable standards identified in Chapter 19.255 , Assemblies of People—Non-Entertainment.
P = Permitted C = Subject to the granting of a conditional use permit (CUP), Chapter 19.760 MC = Subject to the granting of Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP), Chapter 19.730
RCP = Recycling Center Permit, Chapter 19.870 . TUP = Temporary Use Permit, Chapter 19.740 X = Prohibited
sq. ft. = Square Feet SP = Site Plan Review Permit, Chapter 19.770
PRD = Planned Residential Development Permit, Chapter 19.780

(Ord. 7743, § 4(Exh. C), 2025; Ord. 7552 §8(Exh. D), 2021; Ord. 7528 §1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7520 §1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7505 § 1(Exh. A), 2020; Ord. 7408 §1, 2018; Ord. 7211 §2, 2013; Ord. 7110 §§2, 3, 4, 2011; Ord. 7064 §9, 2010; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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19.150.030 - Special or unusual uses.

At the discretion of the Community & Economic Development Department Director, or his/her designee, a conditional use permit may be considered for a unique or unusual combination of uses or special facilities similar to and not more detrimental than other uses in a particular zone.

(Ord. 7552 §9, 2021;Ord. 7331 §12, 2016; Ord. 7235 §6, 2013; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

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