Chapter 4 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONES — Solvang Zoning Code

§ 11-4-1. Purpose. ¶

This chapter establishes the zones applied to property within the city, the land uses permitted in each zone, and development standards. (Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)

§ 11-4-2. Official zoning map and zones. ¶

A. Zones Established. The city shall be divided into zones that implement the Solvang General Plan. The zones shown in Table 11.1 are hereby established and shall be shown on the zoning map.

	TABLE 11.1
Zone Symbols	Name of Zone	General Plan Designation Implemented by Zone
Residential Zones
ER-3	Estate Residential	Estate Residential
ER-1	Estate Residential	Low Density Residential
R-1	Residential Low Density	Low/Medium Density Residential
PR	Planned Residential	Medium Density Residential
R-2	Residential Medium Density	Medium Density Residential
R-3	Residential High Density	High Density Residential
MHR	Mobile Home Park	Mobile Home Park
Commercial Zones
VMU	Village Mixed-Use	Tourist Commercial
CR	Retail Commercial	Retail Commercial
CH	Heavy Commercial	General Commercial
PO	Professional Offce	Professional/Offce
Industrial Zones
LI	Light Industrial	Light Industrial
Open Space and Recreation Zones
P	Parks	Open Space/Recreation
OS	Open Space	Open Space/Recreation
AT	Agriculture Tourist	Guest Ranch
Public Facilities Zone
PI	Public/Institution	Public/Institutional
Overlay Zones
PD	—	—
SP-2	SP-2 — Village Estates	Varies
DD-1	Design District-1 Village	Varies
DD-2	Design District 2- Mission	Varies

(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)

§ 11-4-3. General requirements for development and new uses. ¶

All development and land uses shall comply with the following requirements.

A. Allowable Uses. Uses of land shall be allowed as described in section 11-4-4 .
B. Permit and Approval Requirements. Any planning application or other approval required by section 11-4-4 shall be obtained before the issuance of any required grading, building, or other construction permit, and before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation.
C. Development Standards, Conditions of Approval. Each land use and structure shall comply with the development standards of this Zoning Code, and any applicable conditions imposed by a previously approved planning application on file with the City.
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)

§ 11-4-4. Allowable uses and planning application requirements. ¶

A. Allowable Uses. The uses of land allowed by this zoning code in each zone are listed in Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, and 11.10 of this chapter.
B. Conditional Use Permit Requirements. A use identified by Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 as requiring a conditional use permit or "CUP" may be established upon approval of a conditional use permit by the review authority, and other required development applications consistent with this title.
C. Allowable or Permitted Use Requirements. A use identified by 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 with a permitted use or "P" may also require one of the following entitlements or approvals:
1. Zoning Clearance (section 11-16-3 );
2. Development Permit (section 11-16-4 ).
D. Use Not Listed. A use that is not listed in Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10, and is determined by the planning manager to not be included under the definition of a listed use, is not allowed within the city, except as otherwise provided in this title or by applicable state law.
E. Specific Use Regulations. Where the last column in Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 includes a section reference or additional standard, the regulations in the referenced section or additional standard shall apply to the use.
F. Additional Permits. A use authorized through the approval of any type of planning application may also require a building permit, and/or other permit required by the Solvang Municipal Code, and/or federal and state law.
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)