Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE›Division II — ZONING DISTRICTS AND LAND USE REGULATIONS›Chapter 17.224 — MISCELLANEOUS
Sacramento Municipal Code Art. II SPX Zone-Sports Complex Zone
Sacramento Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento
Cite as: Sacramento Municipal Code Article II · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.224.200 SPX zone-Purpose.¶
The purpose of the SPX zone is to ensure the proper development and use of land and improvements to achieve a sports complex that, at a minimum, accommodates the design requirements of professional and amateur sports; and accommodates events, exhibitions, and performances that provide for the education, information, recreation, culture, or entertainment of Sacramento area residents and visitors, in accordance with the specific land use policies of the city general plan, community plans, and the planned unit development (PUD) guidelines. A conditional use permit is required for each use in this zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
17.224.210 SPX zone-Permitted uses.¶
A. Conditional uses. The following uses in the SPX zone require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the conditions specified:
| Use | Limitations | Approval Required by: Planning and Design Commission (PDC); Zoning Administrator (ZA); or City Council (CC) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Residential Uses | ||
| Temporary residential shelter | PDC | |
| 2. Commercial and Institutional Uses | ||
| Amusement center, indoor | PDC | |
| Amusement center, outdoor | PDC | |
| Assembly-cultural, religious, social | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.128 | ZA |
| Athletic club; fitness studio | PDC | |
| Childcare center | Permitted if accessory to assembly-cultural, religious, social; | ZA |
| Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.113 | ||
| Commercial services | PDC | |
| Community market | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.124 | ZA |
| Golf course; driving range | PDC | |
| Office | PDC | |
| Outdoor market | In granting a conditional use permit, the zoning administrator may consider the traffic, safety of vehicular and non-vehicular access, adequacy of bicycle parking, noise, hours of operation, and any applicable development standards related to the proposed outdoor market | ZA |
| Restaurant | PDC | |
| Retail store | PDC | |
| Sports complex | PDC | |
| 3. Industrial and Agricultural Uses | ||
| Community garden, private | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. | ZA |
| Heliport; helistop | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.114 | PDC |
| High voltage transmission facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.500 et seq. | CC |
| Market garden | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. | ZA |
| Produce stand | PDC | |
| Well-gas, oil | PDC |
B. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted in the SPX zone when accessory to a conditional use, subject to the limitations specified:
| Use | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Accessory antenna | |
| Accessory drive-through facility | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.110 |
| Common area | |
| Home occupation | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.200 et seq. |
| Private garden | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.810 et seq. |
| Recycling facility, convenience | Subject to special use regulations in section 17.228.400 et seq. |
| Urban beekeeping | Subject to section 9.44.330 |
| Watchperson's quarters | The structure shall be limited to 1,000 square feet |
C. Additional uses. Other uses compatible with on-site and adjacent existing or designated land uses, may be conditionally permitted if they are specified by the PUD.
D. Prohibited uses. All uses not listed as conditional or accessory uses are prohibited in the SPX zone. (Ord. 2025-0007 § 20; Ord. 2020-0021 § 41; Ord. 2019-0027 § 19; Ord. 2016-0001 § 30; Ord. 2015-0005 § 39; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
17.224.220 SPX zone-Development standards.¶
A. The SPX zone classification shall be used in conjunction with a PUD designation established as provided in chapter 17.452.
B. Site design and development standards shall be established with each PUD. These standards shall include setbacks, height, parking, landscaping, signage, exterior building materials, lighting, and mechanical/utility/communications equipment. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
17.224.230 SPX zone-Site plan and design review.¶
A. General.
For development projects not located in a historic district and not involving a landmark, no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.
As used in this subsection A, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy.
B. Historic districts and landmarks.
For development projects located in a historic district or involving a landmark, no person shall commence construction or otherwise undertake a development project, and no tentative map, parcel map, or permit shall be approved or issued unless an application for site plan and design review of the proposed project is approved in accordance with chapter 17.808 or the project is exempt under section 17.808.160.
As used in this subsection B, "permit" means a building permit, a demolition permit, a sewer or water connection or disconnection, a sign permit, a grading permit, a paving permit, an encroachment permit, and a certificate of occupancy. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 63; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
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