Title 17 — ZoningChapter 17.21 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT

Article III — Margarita Road Planned Development Overlay District-2

Temecula Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Temecula

§ 17.22.110. Title.

Sections 17.22.110 through 17.22.118 shall be known as "PDO-2" (Margarita Road planned development overlay district). (Ord. 99-01 § 2 (Exh. A))

§ 17.22.112. Purpose and intent.

The Margarita Road planned development overlay district (PDO-2) is intended to provide regulations for a pedestrian oriented small-lot transitional development. It is the intent of the city to create special regulations that will allow for a specific small-lot single-family residential product to serve as a transitional development between adjacent attached and detached residential areas. It is expected that any detached or zero lot-line residential product will conform to the planning commission's approved building footprints and elevations. For the purposes of this regulation, duplexes and twofamily attached residential units can be approved as detached residential units. (Ord. 99-01 § 2 (Exh. A))

§ 17.22.114. Relationship with the development code and citywide design guidelines.

  • A. The list of permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses for the Margarita Road planned development overlay district is contained in Table 17.22.116.

  • B. The development and design standards are contained in Section 17.22.118 .

  • C. In addition, the following requirements shall also apply to all planning applications in this area:

    1. The citywide design guidelines that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete;

    2. The approval requirements contained in the development code that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete;

    3. Any other relevant rule, regulation or standard that is in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

  • (Ord. 99-01 § 2 (Exh. A))

§ 17.22.116. Use regulations.

The list of permitted land uses for the Margarita Road planned development overlay district is contained in Table 17.22.116. Where indicated with a letter "P," the use shall be a permitted use. A letter "C" indicates the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Where indicated with a "-" the use is prohibited within the zone.

Table 17.22.116 Schedule of Permitted Uses
Margarita Road Planned Development Overlay District-2
Table 17.22.116 Schedule of Permitted Uses
Margarita Road Planned Development Overlay District-2
Description of Use PDO-2
Residential
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) P
3
Single-family detached P
1
Duplex (two-family dwellings) P
1
Single-family attached (greater than two units) P
Multiple-family P
Manufactured homes P
Mobilehome park -
Facilities for the mentally disordered, disabled or dependent or neglected
children (six or fewer)
P
Facilities for the mentally disordered, disabled or dependent or neglected
children (seven to twelve)
P
Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility (six or fewer) P
Alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility (seven or more) P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (seven or more) P
Congregate care residential facilities for the elderly P
Boarding, rooming and lodging facilities C
Family day care homes—small P
Family day care homes—large P
Day care centers C
Bed and breakfast establishments -
Emergency shelters P
Low barrier navigation center P
5
Supportive housing P
6
Transitional housing P
7
Nonresidential
Agriculture/open space uses P
Religious institutions -
Public utility facilities -
Educational institutions -
Public libraries C
Public museums and art galleries (not for proft) -
Kennels and catteries -
Noncommercial keeping of horses, cattle, sheep and goats -
Temporary real estate tract offces P
Recreational vehicle storage yard C
2
Parking for commercial uses -
Nonproft clubs and lodge halls -
Table 17.22.116 Schedule of Permitted Uses
Margarita Road Planned Development Overlay District-2
Table 17.22.116 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-2
Convalescent facilities P
Golf courses -
Home occupations P
Construction trailers
4
P

Notes:

  1. Detached residential or zero lot-line units, duplexes and two-family dwellings are permitted only with the approval of the planning commission.

  2. Subject to the provisions of Section 17.24.020(D)(2).

  3. Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.23 of this code.

  4. The community development director shall have the discretion to waive submittal of an administrative development plan if it is determined that the construction trailer will not have an adverse impact on adjacent residences or businesses.

  5. A low barrier navigation center is permitted by right if the project meets the criteria set forth in Government Code Section 65662 .

  6. Supportive housing shall comply with Section 17.06.110 . Supportive housing in single-family detached and duplex (two-family dwellings) are permitted only with the approval of the planning commission to ensure compliance with objective design standards.

  7. Transitional housing shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type.

(Ord. 99-03 § 2 (Exh. A); Ord. 07-15 § 11(B); Ord. 10-07 § 17; Ord. 22-01 § 15; Ord. 23-03 § 14; Ord. 23-11, 11/28/2023)

§ 17.22.118. Development standards.

  • A. The development standards listed in Table 17.22.118 are the minimum standards for development within the respective zoning districts. It is intended that these standards will be met in addition to the residential performance standards of Section 17.06.070 . Considerations for approval of development plans and for awarding density bonuses will be based upon both the development standards and the degree of conformance with the performance standards. In the event of a conflict between the development standards and the performance standards, the director of planning shall determine which requirement best implements the intent of the development code.
Table 17.22.118
Development Standards Residential Districts
Table 17.22.118
Development Standards Residential Districts
Residential Development Standards PDO-2
Minimum net lot area 2,700 sq. ft.
Minimum average net lot area per dwelling unit 2,400 sq. ft.
Dwelling units per net acre
1
20
Lot Dimensions
Minimum lot frontage at front property line 30 ft.
Minimum lot frontage for a fag lot at front property line 12 ft.
Minimum width at required front setback area 40 ft.
Table 17.22.118
Development Standards Residential Districts
Table 17.22.118
Development Standards Residential Districts
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Residential Development Standards PDO-2
Minimum average width 40 ft.
Minimum lot depth 55 ft.
Setbacks
Minimum front yard 8 ft. avg.
2
Minimum corner side yard 0 ft.
2
Minimum interior side yard 0 ft.
3
Minimum rear yard 5 ft.
Maximum height 35 ft.
Maximum percent of lot coverage 50%
4
Open space required 30%
5
Private open space/per unit 120 sq. ft.

Notes:

  1. Senior citizen housing or congregate care facilities: For attached residential products: Up to thirty dwelling units per acre are permitted. For detached residential products: Up to twenty units per acre are permitted.

  2. Variable front yard setbacks: For attached residential products: Front yard setbacks shall have an average of at least twenty feet. For detached residential products: Garage entrances facing the street shall have a minimum setback of sixteen feet from the back of the curb.

  3. Variable interior side yard setbacks: For attached residential products: Variable side yard setbacks may be permitted provided the sum of the side yard setbacks is not less than ten feet and the distance between adjacent structures is not less than ten feet. This permits a zero lot line arrangement with a zero setback on one side yard and ten feet on the opposite side yard. For detached residential products: Variable side yard setbacks may be permitted provided in a zero lot line arrangement with a zero setback on one side and a minimum of three feet on the opposite side yard. No encroachments are permitted within the three foot side yard setback area.

  4. Maximum lot coverage: For attached residential products the maximum lot coverage shall be thirty percent.

  5. Open space requirements: Shall apply only to attached residential developments.

  • B. Supplemental Design and Setback Standards. The following additional requirements shall also apply to detached residential products constructed in this zone.

    1. Detached accessory structures shall be located only within specific allowable buildable areas.

    2. Attached accessory structures attached to the primary residential units shall maintain a minimum separation of three feet from all other structures.

  • (Ord. 99-01 § 2 (Exh. A))

Article IV. Nicolas/Winchester Planned Development Overlay District-3

§ 17.22.120. Title.

Sections 17.22.120 through 17.22.128 shall be known as "PDO-3" (Nicolas/Winchester planned development overlay district). (Development Code, 1995)

§ 17.22.122. Purpose and intent.

The Nicolas/Winchester planned development overlay district (PDO-3) is intended to provide regulations for the safe and efficient operation, and creative design of a unique commercial area within the city. The area is significantly constrained with easements, floodplains, potential fault zones, and adjacent residential development. This special overlay zoning district regulation is intended to permit a range of low impact business, office and commercial uses. Supplemental performance standards have also been provided to ensure compatibility with the adjacent neighborhoods and to protect adjoining uses from excessive noise, odor, smoke, toxic materials, and other potentially objectionable impacts. It is the intent of the city to use these special regulations to supplement the regulations of land uses and development already existing within the adopted development code.

(Development Code, 1995)

§ 17.22.124. Relationship with the development code and citywide design guidelines.

  • A. The list of permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited uses for the Nicolas/Winchester planned development overlay district is contained in Table 17.22.126.

  • B. Except as modified by the provisions of Section 17.22.128 , the following rules and regulations shall apply to all planning applications in this area:

    1. The development standards in the development code that would apply to any development within a business park zoning district that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

    2. The citywide design guidelines that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

    3. The approval requirements contained in the development code that are in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

    4. Any other relevant rule, regulation or standard that is in effect at the time an application is deemed complete.

(Development Code, 1995)

§ 17.22.126. Use regulations.

The list of permitted land uses for the Nicolas/Winchester planned development overlay district is contained in Table 17.22.126. Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use. A letter "C" indicates the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Where indicated with a "-", the use is prohibited within the zone. (Development Code, 1995)

st of permitted land uses for the Nicolas/Winchester planned development overlay district is contained in Table 17.22.126. Where indicated with a letter "P" the use shall be a permitted use. A letter "C" indicates the use shall be conditionally permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Where indicated with a "-", the use is prohibited within the zone. (Development Code, 1995)

Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
A
Adult business -
Aerobics/dance/gymnastics/jazzercise/martial arts studios (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) C
Aerobics/dance/gymnastics/jazzercise/martial arts studios (greater than 5,000 sq.
ft.)
-
Airports -
Alcoholism or drug treatment facilities -
Alcohol and drug treatment (outpatient) -
Alcoholic beverage sales -
Ambulance services -
Animal hospital (indoor only) -
Antique restoration -
Antique sales -
Apparel and accessory shops -
Appliance sales and repairs (household and small appliances) -
Arcades (pinball and video games) -
Art supply stores -
Auction houses -
Auditoriums and conference facilities -
Automobile dealers (new and used) -
Automobile sales (brokerage)—showroom only (new and used)—no outdoor
display
-
Automobile oil change/lube services with no major repairs -
Automobile painting and body shop -
Automobile repair services -
Automobile rental -
Automobile salvage yards/impound yards -
Automobile service stations with or without an automated car wash -
Automotive parts—sales -
Automotive service stations selling beer and/or wine—with or without an
automated car wash
-
B
Bakery goods distribution -
Bakery retail -
Bakery wholesale -
Banks and fnancial institutions P
Barber and beauty shops P
Bed and breakfast -
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Bicycle (sales, rentals, services) -
Billiard parlor/pool hall -
Binding of books and similar publications -
Blood bank P
Blueprint and duplicating and copy services P
Bookstores -
Bowling alley -
Building material sales -
Butcher shop -
C
Cabinet shop -
Camera shop (sales/minor repairs) -
Candy/confectionery sales -
Car wash, full service -
Carpet and rug cleaning -
Catering services -
Clothing sales -
Coins, purchase and sales -
Cold storage facilities -
Communications and microwave installations -
Communications equipment sales P
Community care facilities P
Computer sales and service P
Congregate care housing for the elderly
1
P
Construction equipment sales, service or rental -
Contractor's equipment, sales, service or rental -
Convenience market -
Costume rentals -
Crematoriums -
Cutlery -
D
Data processing equipment and systems P
Day care centers C
Delicatessen P
Discount/department store -
Distribution facility -
Drug store/pharmacy -
Dry cleaners P
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Dry cleaning plant -
E
Educational institution C
Emergency shelters -
Equipment sales and rentals (no outdoor storage) -
Equipment sales and rentals (outdoor storage) -
F
Feed and grain sales -
Financial, insurance, real estate offces P
Fire and police stations P
Floor covering sales -
Florist shop P
Food processing -
Fortune telling, spiritualism, or similar activity -
Freight terminals -
Fuel storage and distribution -
Funeral parlors, mortuary -
Furniture sales -
Furniture transfer and storage -
G
Garden supplies and equipment sales and service -
Gas distribution, meter and control station -
General merchandise/retail store less than 10,000 sq. ft. -
Glass and mirrors, retail sales -
Governmental offces less than 5,000 sq. ft. P
Grocery store, retail -
Grocery store, wholesale -
Guns and frearm sales -
H
Hardware stores -
Health and exercise clubs (less than 5,000 sq. ft.) P
Health and exercise clubs (greater than 5,000 sq. ft.) -
Health food store -
Health care facility P
Heliports -
Hobby supply shop -
Home and business maintenance service -
Hospitals -
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Hotels/motels -
I
Ice cream parlor -
Impound yard -
Interior decorating service P
J
Junk or salvage yard -
K
Kennel -
L
Laboratories, flm, medical, research or testing centers -
Laundromat -
Laundry service (commercial) -
Libraries, museums and galleries (private) P
Liquefed petroleum, sales and distribution -
Liquor stores -
Lithographic service -
Locksmith P
M
Machine shop -
Machinery storage yard -
Mail order businesses -
Manufacturing of products similar to, but not limited to, the following:
Custom-made product, processing, assembling, packaging, and fabrication of
goods within enclosed building (no outside storage), such as jewelry, furniture,
art objects, clothing, labor intensive manufacturing, assembling, and repair
processes which do not involve frequent truck traffc.
-
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Compounding of materials, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment or
fabrication of materials and products which require frequent truck activity or the
transfer of heavy or bulky items. Wholesaling, storage, and warehousing within
enclosed building, freight handling, shipping, truck services and terminals,
storage and wholesaling from the premises of unrefned, raw or semirefned
products requiring further processing or manufacturing, and outside storage.
-
Uses under 20,000 sq. ft. with no outside storage -
Massage -
Medical equipment sales/rental P
Membership clubs, organizations, lodges C
Mini-storage or mini-warehouse
2
C
Mobile home sales and service -
Motion picture studio -
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Motorcycle sales and service -
Movie theaters -
Musical and recording studio -
N
Nightclubs/taverns/bars/dance club/teen club -
Nurseries (retail) -
Nursing homes/convalescent homes P
O
Offce equipment/supplies, sales/services P
Offces, administrative or corporate headquarters with greater than 50,000 sq. ft. P
Offces, professional services with less than 50,000 sq. ft., including, but not
limited to, business law, medical, dental, veterinarian, chiropractic, architectural,
engineering, real estate, insurance
P
P
Paint and wallpaper stores -
Parcel delivery services -
Parking lots and parking structures -
Pawnshop -
Personal service shops P
Pest control services -
Pet grooming/pet shop -
Photographic studio P
Plumbing supply yard (enclosed or unenclosed) -
Postal distribution -
Postal services P
Printing and publishing (newspapers, periodicals, books, etc.) -
Private utility facilities (regulated by the Public Utilities Commission) -
Q(Reserved)
R
Radio and broadcasting studios, offces P
Radio/television transmitter -
Recreational vehicle parks -
Recreational vehicle sales -
Recreational vehicle, trailer, and boat storage within an enclosed building -
Recreational vehicle, trailer and boat storage-exterior yard -
Recycling collection facilities -
Recycling processing facilities -
Religious institution, without a day care center or educational institution C
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Religious institution, with an educational institution -
Religious institution, with a day care -
Residential (one dwelling unit on the same parcel as a commercial or industrial
use for use of the proprietor of the business)
C
Residential, multiple-family housing -
Restaurant, drive-in/fast food -
Restaurants and other eating establishments P
Restaurants with lounge or live entertainment -
Retail support use (15% of total development square footage in BP and LI) -
Rooming and boarding houses -
S
Scale, public -
Schools, trade or vocational -
Scientifc research and development offces and laboratories P
Senior citizen housing (see also congregate care)3 P
Solid waste disposal facility -
Sports and recreational facilities -
Swap meet, entirely inside a permanent building -
Swap meet, outdoor -
Swimming pool supplies/equipment sales -
T
Tailor shop P
Taxi or limousine service -
Tile sales -
Tobacco shop -
Tool and die casting -
Transfer, moving and storage -
Transportation terminals and stations -
Truck rentals (no sales or service) -
TV/VCR repair -
U
Upholstery shop -
V
Vending machine sales and service -
W
Warehousing/distribution -
Watch repair -
Wedding chapels -
Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Table 17.22.126 Schedule of Permitted Uses
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Description of Use PDO-3
Welding shop -
Welding supply and service (enclosed) -
X(Reserved)
Y(Reserved)
Z(Reserved)

Notes:

  1. See Section 17.06.040 . Dwelling units per net acre, high density residential.

  2. See Section 17.080.050(R), special standards for self-storage or mini-warehouse facilities.

(Development Code, 1995; Ord. 08-11 §§ 24—29)

§ 17.22.128. Supplemental design and setback standards.

All development within PDO-3 shall also comply with the following supplemental buffering requirements: When adjacent to residential uses: a transitional landscaped area, not less than five feet in width shall be installed. The landscaping shall include (at a minimum) trees, shrubs, and appropriate ground cover and should be located outside of the walls used to screen these business, office and commercial uses.

(Development Code, 1995)