Chapter 8 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 8 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Solvang Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Solvang
§ 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/ |
Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Land Use | PI | Specifc Use Regulations |
| 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 | ||
| Medical Services, Hospital | CUP | |
| Offce 2 |
P | |
| Mortuary/ |
P 3 |
|
| Transportation & Infrastructure | ||
| Corporation Yard | CUP | |
| Parking Facility | P | |
| Telecommunications Facility | CUP | Section 11-18 |
| Utilities Facility | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| Underground Utilities Facility | CUP | Section11-12-25 |
| 1.**Permits Required.**All uses identifed 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 modifed structure is involved): a. Zoning Clearance; b. Development Plan. 2.**Offce Uses.**Offce uses are permitted as a primary use for public agencies only. 3.**Cremation.**May include on-site cremation with a conditional use permit. |
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| Legend P P Permitted Use CUP Conditional Use Permit Required Unless a P or CUP appears in the table, the use is not allowed |
- 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.
Office Uses. Office uses are permitted as a primary use for public agencies only.
Cremation. May include on-site cremation with a conditional use permit.
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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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