Chapter 17.227 — Mixed-Use Zones
San Jacinto Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Jacinto
§ 17.227.010. Purposes of the Mixed-Use Zones. ¶
The purposes of the individual industrial zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:
A. MU (Mixed-Use) Zone. The MU Zone is applied to areas appropriate for medium to high-density residential development and retail, office and service uses. This designation allows for vertical integration of compatible uses, whereby such uses share the same building or lot, or horizontal integration of uses, where compatible uses are located next to each other. Single-use projects comprised only of residential or commercial uses are also allowed. Plazas, courtyards, outdoor dining, transit stops and other public gathering spaces and community amenities, such as art in public places, are strongly encouraged. This zone allows residential densities between 10.1 and 36 dwelling units per gross acre and a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 0.75. For projects which include residential and nonresidential components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply to the nonresidential component. The MU Zone is consistent with the Mixed-Use land use designation of the General Plan.
B. MU-E (Mixed-Use Entertainment) Zone. The MU-E Zone is applied to areas appropriate for high-density residential development with commercial, office, institutional, and business uses emphasizing retail, and entertainment activities. Such development is intended to facilitate the grouping of innovative housing options with employment uses, entertainment activities, public gathering spaces, transit stations and other community amenities, such as art in public places. The focus of the development and design standards is on ensuring that largescale mixed-use projects are functionally integrated through the relationships between location and types of uses and structures, the efficient use of land, optimal site planning and design elements. This zone allows residential densities between 10.1 and 36 dwelling units per gross acre and a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0. For projects which include residential and nonresidential components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply to the nonresidential component. The MU-E Zone is consistent with the Mixed-Use land use designation of the General Plan.
ws residential densities between 10.1 and 36 dwelling units per gross acre and a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 1.0. For projects which include residential and nonresidential components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply to the nonresidential component. The MU-E Zone is consistent with the Mixed-Use land use designation of the General Plan.
C. DV (Downtown Village) Zone. The Downtown Village land use designation allows for a variety of commercial uses with a strong pedestrian orientation and design that enhances the City's small-town character. Development in these areas will be subject to additional design and development standards intended to support the Downtown area. Mixed commercial, office, and residential development (residential uses above or beside commercial uses) is also permitted in the Downtown Village designation. Single-use projects, comprised only of residential or commercial uses are also allowed. This zone allows residential densities between 10.1 and 40 dwelling units per gross acre and a floor area ratio (FAR) of up to 2.0. For projects which include residential and nonresidential components, the density requirements shall apply to the residential component and the FAR shall apply to the nonresidential component. The DV Zone is compatible with the Downtown Village land use designation of the General Plan.
(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)
§ 17.227.020. Mixed-Use Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements. ¶
A. Allowed land uses. Table 2-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements) indicates the uses allowed within each Mixed-Use Zone and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Article 6 (Permit Procedures).
B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a "—" means that the listed land use is expressly prohibited in that specific zone.
C. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in Table 2-2 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements), the provisions of Chapter 17.105 (Interpretation of Regulations) shall apply.
D. Site plan and design review required. All construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) shall require site plan, design review, and water efficient landscape and irrigation approval in compliance with Chapter 17.630 (Site Plan and Design Review) and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).
E. Applicable regulations. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Development Code may also apply.
(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)
§ 17.227.030. Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards. ¶
Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-8 (Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones), 2-9 (Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones) in addition to the standards and guidelines in Article 3 (Site Planning and Development Standards) (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, signs, etc.), Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) (e.g., outdoor storage, etc.), and Chapter 17.325 (Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation).
- A. Mixed-Use development standards. For purposes of the mixed-use development standards, projects shall be evaluated based on the type of development proposed. Table 2-8 (Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones) regulates the development of vertical and horizontal mixed-use projects and standalone commercial developments. Table 2-9 (Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones) regulates the development of small lot subdivisions. A
mixed-use project may involve one, or more, types of development. Each development type shall be evaluated by its corresponding standards. Where ambiguity exist, the Director shall have the authority to determine the appropriate application of these standards.
- B. Mixed-use zone standards for mixed-use and commercial developments. Mixed-use and commercial developments located within the mixed-use zones shall comply with the following development standards:
| Table 2-8 Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-8 Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-8 Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-8 Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones |
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| Development Feature See Article 8 (Defnitions) |
MU | MU-E | DV |
| Residential Density | Minimum and maximum number of dwelling units allowed per gross acre. | ||
| Minimum | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Maximum | 36.0 | 36.0 | 40.0 |
| Floor Area Ratio | Maximum foor area ratio (FAR) allowed per net acre. See "area, net" in Article 8 (Defnitions). | ||
| Maximum FAR | 0.75 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Parcel Dimensions See Section 17.225.040 for exemptions |
Minimum dimensions required for each newly created parcel. Parcel area shall be measured in terms of net area, as defned in Article 8 (Defnitions). Mixed-use developments within a master planned development that includes a master property association (or similar) for maintenance of common areas, parking lots, etc. and provides cross lot access and parking shall be exempt from the minimum parcel dimensions |
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| Parcel Area (Net) | 10,000 sq. ft. | 10,000 sq. ft. | 5,000 sq. ft. |
| Parcel Width | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 50 ft. |
| Parcel Depth | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 100 ft. |
| Setbacks (Perimeter) | All buildings and structures shall provide the minimum setback listed below from the ultimate perimeter lot line. Such spaces may be inclusive of private open space, common open space, walkways, and other similar amenities. |
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| Abutting Residential | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | DV Zone – 5 ft. Non-DV Zone – 10 ft. |
| Abutting Nonresidential | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 0 ft. |
| Abutting Street | 15 ft. | Front – Min 0 ft. Max 5ft. Rear or Side – Min 0 ft. |
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| Open Space | Minimum open space to be provided for each dwelling unit. | ||
| Common | 250 sq. ft. | ||
| Private | 100 sq. ft. | ||
| Structure Coverage | Maximum percentage of | the total parcel area that may be covered by structures. | |
| 80% | 80% | 100% | |
| Height | Maximum allowable height of structures. See Sections17.305.060and17.405.050D.3 (Accessory Structures) for height measurement requirements and height limit exceptions. |
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| Structure | For building sections: Within 10 feet of a perimeter property line – 35 ft. Between 10 and 20 feet of a perimeter property line – 40 ft. Between 20 and 30 feet of a perimeter property line – 45 ft. Beyond 30 feet of a perimeter property line – 60 ft. |
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| Accessory Structure | 15 ft. | ||
| Accessory Structures | See Chapter17.405(Accessory Structures and Uses). | ||
| Fences and Walls | See Chapter17.315(Fences, Walls, and Hedges). | ||
| Landscaping | See Chapter17.325(Water Effcient Landscape and Irrigation). | ||
| Parking | See Chapter17.330(Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards). | ||
| Satellite/Dish Antennae | See Section17.430.290(Satellite/Dish Antenna and Amateur Radio Facilities). | ||
| Signs | See Chapter17.335(Sign Regulations). |
- C. Mixed-use zone standards for small lot subdivisions (detached residential) developments. Detached single-family residential developments located within the Mixed-Use Zones shall comply with the following development standards:
| Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
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| Development Feature See Article 8 (Defnitions) |
MU | MU-E |
| Residential Density | ||
| Minimum | 10.1 | |
| Maximum | 36.0 | |
| Parcel Dimensions See Section 17.225.040 for exemptions |
Minimum dimensions required for each newly created parcel. Parcel area shall be measured in terms of net area, as defned in Article 8 (Defnitions). Mixed-use developments within a master planned development that includes a master property |
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| Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones |
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| Development Feature See Article 8 (Defnitions) |
MU | MU-E |
| association (or similar) for maintenance of common areas, parking lots, etc., and provides cross lot access and parking shall be exempt from the minimum parcel dimensions. |
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| Parcel Area (Net) | 3,000 sq. ft. | |
| Parcel Width | 45 ft. | |
| Parcel Depth | 65 ft. | |
| Setbacks | The setbacks below are required for newly created lots within a small lot subdivision. | |
| Front | 15 ft. — House 20 ft. — Garage 2 ft. min/5 ft. max - Alley |
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| Interior Side | 5 ft. | |
| Street Side | 7 ft. | |
| Rear | 5 ft. | |
| Setbacks (Perimeter) | All buildings and structures within a small lot subdivision shall provide the minimum setback listed below from the ultimate perimeter lot line. Such spaces may be inclusive of private open space, common open space, walkways, and other similar amenities. |
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| Abutting Residential | 15 ft. | |
| Abutting Nonresidential | 10 ft. | |
| Abutting Street | 15 ft. | |
| Height | ||
| Primary Structure | 45 ft. | |
| Accessory Structure | 15 ft. (amenities on common lots may be up to 45 ft. in height) | |
| Open Space | Minimum open space to be provided for each dwelling unit. | |
| Common | 250 sq. ft. | |
| Private | 100 sq. ft. | |
| Accessory Structures | See Chapter17.405(Accessory Structures and Uses). | |
| Fences and Walls | See Chapter17.315(Fences, Walls, and Hedges). | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter17.325(Water Effcient Landscape and Irrigation). | |
| Parking | See Chapter17.330(Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards). | |
| Satellite/Dish Antennae | See Section17.430.290(Satellite/Dish Antenna and Amateur Radio Facilities). | |
| Signs | See Chapter17.335(Sign Regulations). |
(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)
§ 17.227.040. Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use Entertainment, and Downtown Village Zone Exceptions. ¶
A. Development of a single-family residence shall be permitted on any parcel legally established prior to January 1, 2023, in the Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use Entertainment or Downtown Village Zone, even if such development is below the minimum density provided in Table 2-8 (Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones) for the zone in which it is located subject to the development standards of the RL Zone. Such development, when legally established, shall be considered a conforming use.
B. Development of a two-family (i.e. duplex, etc.) permitted on any parcel in the Downtown Village Zone, even if such development is below the minimum density provided in Table 2-8 (Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones) for the zone in which it is located, subject to the development standards of the RM Zone. Such development, when legally established, shall be considered a conforming use.
(Ord. 24-13, 10/1/2024)