Earlier editions: 2026-07
Solvang Municipal Code Ch. 8 Public/Institutional District
Solvang Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Solvang
Cite as: Solvang Municipal Code Chapter 8 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 11-8-1. Purpose and intent.¶
The purpose of the Public/Institutional (PI) zone is intended to accommodate a variety of public and quasi-public uses, and is characterized by schools, places of assembly, hospitals, and public utility facilities, as defined on the general plan land use designation map and element.
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-8-2. Allowable uses and permit requirements.¶
Table 11.8 - Public/Institutional Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1
| Land Use | PI | Specific Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly | Recreation, Education & Public Assembly |
| Cemetery | CUP | |
| Community Gardens | P | |
| Meeting Facility, Public or Private | CUP | |
| Park, Playground (Public) | P | |
| Public Trails | P | |
| Public or Quasi-Public Facility | P | |
| Services | Services | Services |
| Medical Services, Hospital | CUP | |
| Office 2 | P | |
| Mortuary/ |
P 3 | |
| Transportation & Infrastructure | Transportation & Infrastructure | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Corporation Yard | CUP | |
| Parking Facility | P | |
| Telecommunications Facility | CUP | Section 11-18 |
| Utilities Facility | CUP | Section 11-12-25 |
| Underground Utilities Facility | CUP | Section 11-12-25 |
| 1. Permits Required. All uses identified as permitted or "P" may require approval of one or more of the following planning applications (as well as a building permit if a new or modified structure is involved): |
|---|
| a. Zoning Clearance; |
| b. Development Plan. |
| 2. Office Uses. Office uses are permitted as a primary use for public agencies only. |
| 3. Cremation. May include on-site cremation with a conditional use permit. |
Legend
| P | P Permitted Use |
|---|---|
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit Required |
| Unless a P or CUP appears in the table, the use is not allowed |
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
§ 11-8-3. Public/institutional development standards.¶
Development standards in the Public/Institutional zone shall be determined by the review authority as part of the required planning application type.
(Ord. 24-0378, 12/9/2024)
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