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Title 17 — Zoning›Division 5 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED PARKING

Santa Clarita Municipal Code Ch. 17.48 Accessory Structures and Uses Use Types

Santa Clarita Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clarita

Cite as: Santa Clarita Municipal Code Chapter 17.48 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.48.010. Accessory Structures and Uses Use Types.

  1. Accessory Alcohol Sales (Beer and Wine)
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Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night clu
b use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 . Alcohol sales accessory to another primary use that does not change the nature of the primary use. Accessory alcohol sales is typically associated with instructional or community activities (for example, instructional classes including but not limited to painting, crafting, cooking, or other similar use as determined by the Director) whether patrons purchase alcohol for consumption on site, or if patrons provide their own alcohol for consumption on site, while engaging in the primary use. This use category shall not be construed to create a bar or night club use as defined and permitted in this code. Accessory alcohol sales shall be subject to requirements from other applicable agencies and also applicable standards in Section 17.66.020 .
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  1. Accessory Structure
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A building or structure detached from the main building, on the same lot, which is customarily incidental and subordinate to the main building or to the main use of the property.
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  1. Accessory Use
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A use that is incidental, related, appropriate, and clearly subordinate to the main use of the lot or building, which does not alter the principal use of such lot or building nor serve property other than the lot or parcel of land on which the principal use is located.
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
  1. Carports
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a. Carports Used as Required Parking for Multifamily or Nonresidential Uses
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b. Carports Used as Accessory to Required Parking for Single-Family Uses
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
c. Carports for Residential or Nonresidential Uses with Solar Panels
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  1. Incidental Services for Employees
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Includes services offered to employees on a site occupied by a permitted or conditionally permitted use including day care, recreational facilities, showers, and locker rooms.
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
  1. Live Entertainment
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Includes any live show, performance, singing, dancing, or artistic interpretation provided for the amusement of one (1) or more persons but does not alter the nature and function of the primary use.
a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor a. Indoor
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b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor b. Outdoor
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  1. Shared Private Water Well
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Shall be a private water well that is shared by more than one (1) parcel of land not under the same ownership.
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  1. Temporary Accessory Use of Publicly Owned Facilities
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Includes any temporary use of a publicly owned or operated building which does not substantially alter the facility's use.
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  1. Valet Parking
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Includes valet parking services for commercial uses, in addition to, not in lieu of, required parking, in accordance with Section 17.51.060 .
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  1. Gating of Access and Roadways
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a. Private roadways serving one (1) single-family residence in accordance with Section 17.66.050 .
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
b. Private roadways serving two (2) to five (5) single-family residential units or up to fifteen (15) multifamily residential units in accordance with Section 17.66.050 .
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c. Private roadways serving more than five (5) single-family residential units or more than fifteen (15) multifamily residential units in accordance with Section 17.66.050 .
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d. Commercial property gating in accordance with Section 17.66.050 .
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(Ord. 25-1 § 5 (Exhs. A, B), 5/27/2025; Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/2013; Ord. 20-10 § 6, 12/8/2020)

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