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Chapter 18.26 — CZ MU-P COASTAL ZONE PLANNED MIXED-USE DISTRICT

Sand City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Sand City

§ 18.26.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the CZ-MU-P district is to: (a) Implement the Sand City General Plan land use policies relating to the mixed use classification illustrated on the General Plan Diagram; (b) encourage development and redevelopment of mixed residential, commercial and light-industrial uses that ensure land use compatibility; (c) encourage the creation of living wage jobs; (d) provide for the continued availability of light manufacturing and commercial businesses; (e) provide opportunities for office development where it will not unduly interfere with light manufacturing and commercial uses; (f) allow on-site ancillary retail use to maintain and enhance the economic viability of manufactures, artists and artisans in the district; (g) allow buildings and site areas where living and working environments can be combined in an effort to reduce work commutes and provide for a more lively area of town; and (h) establish a coastal development/use permit procedure for all new and proposed commercial, light industrial, and residential uses within the district to insure land use compatibility and real estate marketability. (Ord. 04-03)

§ 18.26.020. Permitted Uses.

Permitted uses, subject to coastal development permit approval, are:

  • A. All legal businesses and uses existing within the MU-P district at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be considered permitted uses, but only on the sites they currently occupy. All businesses and uses with existing coastal development permits at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be allowed to continue as a use permitted by a coastal development permit, and only on the site they currently occupy. Expansion of any of these uses beyond their current locations will require coastal development permit approval by the City Council and will be subject to the CZ-MU-P development standards and land use compatibility requirements.

  • B. Expansion of existing commercial and industrial uses on-site or substantial remodeling or renovation resulting in more than a 25% increase in floor area or building coverage shall require the issuance of a coastal development permit and will subject the entire commercial or industrial use to the current site development standards of the MU-P district.

  • (Ord. 04-03)

§ 18.26.030. Accessory Uses.

Accessory uses in the MU-P district are uses and buildings that are customarily appurtenant to a permitted or conditional use.

(Ord. 04-03)

§ 18.26.040. Conditional Uses.

Conditional uses, subject to the issuance of a coastal development permit from the City Council, are:

  • A. Public or quasi-public uses;

  • B. Commercial recreation;

  • C. Light-manufacturing;

  • D. Live/work units at a density no greater than one unit per 1,875 square feet of lot area;

  • E. Art/craft studios;

  • F. Laboratories, motion picture studios, photo processing;

  • G. Open air markets;

  • H. Brew pubs;

  • I. Retail establishments;

  • J. Restaurants;

  • K. Bakeries;

  • L. Service commercial;

  • M. Hotels, motels, inns;

  • N. Medical and professional offices;

  • O. Single-family and multifamily development at a density no greater than one unit per 1,875 square feet of lot area;

  • P. Any other use the City Council finds to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Sand City General Plan and the purposes of this district.

  • (Ord. 04-03)

§ 18.26.050. Area and Setback Requirements.

Area and setback requirements in the CZ-MU-P district are:

  • A. No parcel or lot created after January 17, 1984, shall have an area of less than 3,750 square feet; provided, however, that the minimum land area of a parcel or lot in the CZ-MU-P district created after January 17, 1984, and improved with a single-family residence shall be 1,875 square feet.

  • B. Minimum front yard setback: as approved by site plan review of the City Council.

  • C. Minimum side and rear yard setbacks: as approved by site plan review of the City Council. (Ord. 04-03)

§ 18.26.060. Other Required Conditions.

  • A. Applicable fence height limits and other regulations as contained in Sections 18.62.050 and 18.62.060 .

  • B. Site plan approval by the City Council is required for all construction and physical alterations in the CZ-MU-P district.

  • C. On-site parking and loading facilities required for all uses, as provided in Chapter 18.64 .

  • D. Height limitations: maximum 60 feet.

  • E. Design review regulations apply.

  • F. A coastal development permit shall be required for all construction and physical alterations in the CZ-MU-P district where said district falls within the coastal zone boundaries of the City. In such cases, these areas shall be shown on the zoning map as CZ-MU-P, and uses within this area shall be subject to the same limitations as referenced herein.

  • G. In order to determine if proposed new businesses and residential uses within the CZ-MU-P district are compatible with ambient conditions, the following additional submittals may be required as part of the conditional use permit, coastal development permit, or site plan review process: (1) material safety data sheets; (2) fire department approval and agreement to annual inspections if hazardous materials are involved with the proposed use; and (3) an acoustical analysis by a licensed acoustical engineer. Above-standard sound proofing may be required to ensure compatibility with nearby or planned residential uses.

  • (Ord. 04-03)

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  1. Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Division I — Zoning
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
      3. Chapter 18.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS
      4. Chapter 18.08 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 18.10 — R-2 ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      6. Chapter 18.12 — R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      7. Chapter 18.13 — MU-P PLANNED MIXED USE DISTRICT
      8. Chapter 18.14 — C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 18.16 — C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 18.18 — C-3 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 18.19 — C-4 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 18.20 — M-MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      13. Chapter 18.21 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      14. Chapter 18.22 — CZ R-2 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSIT…
      15. Chapter 18.24 — CZ R-3 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY …
      16. Chapter 18.26 — CZ MU-P COASTAL ZONE PLANNED MIXED-USE DISTRICT
      17. Chapter 18.28 — CZ VSC COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING COMMERCIAL…
      18. Chapter 18.30 — CZ VS R-2 COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING RESIDEN…
      19. Chapter 18.32 — CZ-EDA COASTAL ZONE EAST DUNES AREA DISTRICT
      20. Chapter 18.34 — CZ C-1 COASTAL ZONE LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      21. Chapter 18.38 — CZ C-4 COASTAL ZONE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      22. Chapter 18.40 — CZ M COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING DIS…
      23. Chapter 18.42 — CZ IP COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
      24. Chapter 18.44 — CZ PF COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      25. Chapter 18.46 — CZ PR COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC RECREATION DISTRICT
      26. Chapter 18.48 — CZ HP COASTAL ZONE HABITAT PRESERVE DISTRICT
      27. Chapter 18.50 — CZ COASTAL ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
      28. Chapter 18.52 — CZ RM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      29. Chapter 18.54 — CZ HR HABITAT RESTORATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      30. Chapter 18.56 — CZ ST SPECIAL TREATMENT AREAS OVERLAY DISTRICT
      31. Chapter 18.58 — DC DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT
      32. Chapter 18.59 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
      33. Chapter 18.60 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
      34. Chapter 18.61 — HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
      35. Chapter 18.62 — SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
      36. Chapter 18.63 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      37. Chapter 18.64 — PARKING AND LOADING AREAS
      38. Chapter 18.66 — SIGN REGULATIONS
      39. Chapter 18.68 — SITE PLAN
      40. Chapter 18.69 — USES PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS
      41. Chapter 18.70 — NONCONFORMING AND CONDITIONAL USES
      42. Chapter 18.72 — PERMITS
      43. Chapter 18.74 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      44. Chapter 18.76 — VARIANCES
      45. Chapter 18.78 — EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
      46. Chapter 18.80 — AMENDMENTS
      47. Chapter 18.82 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
      48. Chapter 18.83 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
    2. Division II — Zoning-Related Provisions

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