Title 17 — Zoning›Division 4 — ZONES
Chapter 17.37 — OTHER ZONES
Santa Clarita Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Santa Clarita
§ 17.37.010. Corridor Plan (CP) Zone. ¶
The corridor plan (CP) zoning designation identifies lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted corridor plan. Specific allowable uses, maximum intensity standards, and development standards shall be determined by the adopted corridor plan.
For any properties rezoned CP prior to the final adoption of a corridor plan, development of such properties shall be governed by the underlying General Plan land use designation and the corresponding zone's development standards.
Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2844-001-046, 2844-001-033, 2830-001-214, 2830-001-208, 2830-001-051, 2830-001-043, 2830-001-042, 2830-001-027, 2830-001-215, 2830-001-036, 2830001-015, 2830-001-029, 2803-032-001, 2803-032-026, 2803-032-034, 2803-032-035, 2803-032042, 2803-032-043, 2825-015-015, and 2844-001-072.
(Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exhs. A, D), 6/11/2013; Ord. 23-7 § 5 (Exh. A), 7/11/2023)
§ 17.37.020. Public/Institutional (PI) Zone. ¶
The public/institutional (PI) zoning designation identifies lands that are used for various types of public or/and community serving facilities owned and operated by public agencies, special districts, nonprofit organizations and other entities. Allowable uses include civic and governmental offices, public works yards, public or private schools, libraries, day care centers, airports, hospitals and supporting medical facilities, museums, fire stations, police stations, landfills, and prisons. Building height and coverage will be determined by the lead agency for each project, based upon the type and intensity of use.
- A. Development Standards. Property in the PI zone shall be subject to the following general development standards:
| Maximum foor area ratio (FAR) | .50 to 1 |
|---|---|
| Maximum height of building/structure without a CUP (in feet) | 35 |
| Maximum height of an accessory building/structure (in feet) | 35 |
| Setback from public right-of-way (major or secondary highway) (in feet) | 10 |
| Setback from public right-of-way (not on a major or secondary highway) (in feet) | 5 |
| Setbacks from residential property lines (in feet) | 25 |
- B. Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted where the symbol "P" appears; a minor use permit is required where the symbol "M" appears; a conditional use permit is required where the symbol "C" appears; a temporary use permit is required where the symbol "T" appears; an administrative permit is required where an "AP" appears; and a hillside development review is required where the symbol "H" appears. Any use not listed is considered a prohibited use in this zone. Land use descriptions and parking requirements are contained in Division 5 of this title (Use Classifications and Required Parking):
; a temporary use permit is required where the symbol "T" appears; an administrative permit is required where an "AP" appears; and a hillside development review is required where the symbol "H" appears. Any use not listed is considered a prohibited use in this zone. Land use descriptions and parking requirements are contained in Division 5 of this title (Use Classifications and Required Parking):
| Residential Use Types | Residential Use Types | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Accessory Dwelling Unit | P |
| 2. | Caretaker's Residence | P |
| 3. | Dwelling—Single-Family | P |
| 4. | Family Day Care Homes—Adult | P |
| 5. | Family Day Care—Family | P |
| 6. | Fraternity/Sorority Houses | C |
| 7. | Residential Service/Care Home | P |
| 8. | Supportive Housing | P |
| 9. | Transitional Housing | P |
| Commercial Use Types | Commercial Use Types | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Aircraft Services—Airport | C |
| 2. | Aircraft Services—Heliport | C |
| 3. | Animal Sales and Services—Kennels | M |
| 4. | Animal Sales and Services—Animal Shelter | M |
| 5. | Animal Sales and Services—Riding Academies | C |
| Commercial Use Types | Commercial Use Types | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6. | Animal Sales and Services—Commercial Stables | C |
| 7. | Day Care Centers | P |
| 8. | Medical Services | P |
| 9. | Recreation, Commercial—Indoor Entertainment | C |
| 10. | Recreation, Commercial—Indoor Sports and Recreation | C |
| 11. | Recreation, Commercial—Outdoor Entertainment | C |
| 12. | Recreation, Commercial—Outdoor Sports and Recreation | C |
| 13. | Recreation, Commercial—Recreation Facilities | P |
| 14. | Recreation, Commercial—Residential Recreation Facilities | C |
| 15. | Schools, Specialized—Vocational Schools | C |
| 16. | Schools, Specialized—Instructional Schools | C |
| 17. | Vehicle Sales and Services—Fuel Sales | M |
| 18. | Vehicle Sales and Services—Repair and/or Maintenance | M |
| Industrial Use Types | Industrial Use Types | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Landfll | C |
| 2. | Recycling—Materials Recovery Facility | C |
| Public and Semi-Public Use Types | Public and Semi-Public Use Types | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Airports | C |
| 2. | Community Assembly—Churches, Temples, Synagogues and Other Places of Worship |
C |
| 3. | Community Assembly—Public and Private Nonproft Clubs, Lodges, Fraternal Organizations and Meeting Halls |
C |
| 4. | Community Assembly—Community Centers | P |
| 5. | Helipad | C |
| 6. | Homeless Shelters | P |
| 7. | Hospital Services | C |
| 8. | Museums, Private | M |
| 9. | Parks, Private | C |
| 10. | Parks, Public | P |
| 11. | Public Parking Facilities | P |
| 12. | Public Services, General | P |
| 13. | Public Services, Specifc—Ambulance and Paramedic Station | P |
| 14. | Public Services, Specifc—Cemeteries | C |
| 15. | Public Services, Specifc—Corporation Yards | P |
| 16. | Public Services, Specifc—Flood Control Facilities | P |
| 17. | Public Services, Specifc—Incarceration Facilities | C |
| 18. | Public Services, Specifc—Park and Ride Lots | P |
| 19. | Public Services, Specifc—Preservation of Historic Landmarks | P |
| 20. | Public Services, Specifc—Utility Substations | C |
Public and Semi-Public Use Types
| Public and Semi-Public Use Types | Public and Semi-Public Use Types | Public and Semi-Public Use Types | Public and Semi-Public Use Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21. | Rehabilitation Facility | M | |
| 22. | Schools, Public or Private—College or University | C | |
| 23. | Schools, Public or Private—Private Primary or Secondary Schools | C | |
| 24. | Schools, Public or Private—Public Primary or Secondary Schools | P | |
| 25. | Small Wind Energy System | P | |
| 26. | Wireless Communications Facilities | ||
| a. | Above Thirty-Five (35) Feet in Height | C | |
| b. | Up to Thirty-Five (35) Feet in Height | C | |
| c. | Flush-Mounted | C | |
| d. | Co-location or Modifcation to an Existing Approved Wireless Communications Facility on All Property Other Than City Right-of- Way: |
||
| i. That does not constitute a "substantial change" pursuant to Section17.69.030(F). |
P | ||
| ii. That constitutes a "substantial change" pursuant to Section **17.69.030(F)**and was originally approved as a minor use permit. |
M | ||
| iii. That constitutes a "substantial change" pursuant to Section **17.69.030(F)**and was originally approved as a conditional use permit, consisting of less than a ffty percent (50%) cumulative expansion. |
M | ||
| iv. That constitutes a "substantial change" pursuant to Section **17.69.030(F)**and was originally approved as a conditional use permit, consisting of greater than a ffty percent (50%) cumulative expansion. |
C | ||
| e. | Wireless Communications Facilities within City Right-of-Way: | ||
| i. Between zero (0) and two hundred ffty (250) feet of any residential use or zone. 1 |
X | ||
| ii. In excess of two hundred ffty (250) feet from any residential use or zone. |
AP | ||
| 27. | Zoos—Zoo | C | |
| 28. | Zoos—Petting Zoo | C | |
| Agricultural Use Types | |||
| 1. | Horticulture—Residential Use Only | P | |
| 2. | Horticulture—For Commercial Sale | P | |
| 3. | Horticulture—Within Public Utility Easements | P | |
| 4. | Farmer's Markets | P | |
| 5. | Keeping of Animals—Beehives—One (1) to Three (3) Beehives | P | |
| 6. | Keeping of Animals—Beehives—Four (4) or More Beehives | P | |
| 7. | Keeping of Animals—Large Animals | P | |
| 8. | Keeping of Animals—Small Animals | P | |
| 9. | Keeping of Animals—Wild, Exotic or Nondomestic Animals | P | |
| 10. | Keeping of Animals for Educational Purposes—Large or Small Animals | P | |
| Agricultural Use Types | Agricultural Use Types | ||
| --- | --- | --- | |
| 11. | Riding Trails | P | |
| 12. | Wildlife Preserves/Sanctuaries | P | |
| Temporary Use Types | |||
| 1. | Holiday Sales | T | |
| 2. | Temporary Uses in Accordance with This Code | T | |
| Accessory Structures and Uses Use Types | |||
| 1. | Accessory Structures | P | |
| 2. | Accessory Uses | P | |
| 3. | Incidental Services for Employees | P | |
| 4. | Live Entertainment | M | |
| 5. | Shared Water Well | C | |
| Development Activities/Miscellaneous Use Types | |||
| 1. | Development Activity on Natural Slopes Less Than Ten Percent (10%) | P | |
| 2. | Development Activity on Natural Slopes Ten Percent (10%) to Fifteen Percent (15%) |
H | |
| 3. | Development Activity on Natural Slopes Greater Than Fifteen Percent (15%) |
H | |
| 4. | Grading Cut and Fill, or Any Combination Thereof, on Natural Slopes Exceeding Ten Percent (10%)—One Hundred (100) to One Thousand Five Hundred (1,500) Cubic Yards |
H | |
| 5. | Grading Cut and Fill, or Any Combination Thereof, on Natural Slopes Exceeding Ten Percent (10%)—Greater Than One Thousand Five Hundred (1,500) Cubic Yards |
H | |
| 6. | Transportation of Earth—Less Than Ten Thousand (10,000) Cubic Yards |
P | |
| 7. | Transportation of Earth—Ten Thousand (10,000) to One Hundred Thousand (100,000) Cubic Yards |
M | |
| 8. | Transportation of Earth—Greater Than One Hundred Thousand (100,000) Cubic Yards |
C | |
| 9. | Railroad Rights-of-Way—Operational Activities | P | |
| 10. | Railroad Rights-of-Way—Accessory Activities/Uses | P |
Notes:
- Unless location of a facility on private property is not feasible to address a demonstrated significant gap in coverage.
(Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/2013; Ord. 15-11 § 5 (Exh. A), 12/8/2015; Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A), 1/26/2021)
§ 17.37.030. Specific Plan (SP) Zone. ¶
The specific plan zoning designation identifies lands in the planning area that are governed by an adopted specific plan. Specific allowable uses, maximum intensity standards, and development
standards shall be determined by the adopted specific plan. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/2013)