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Title 17 — Zoning Ordinance›Part 2 — Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards

Upland Municipal Code Ch. 17.08 Special Purpose Zones

Upland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Upland

Cite as: Upland Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 17.08.010. Purpose of the Special Purpose Zones.

A. Special Purpose Zones. The purposes of the Special Purpose Zones are to:

  1. Provide and protect areas and parcels within the City for special purposes, including Cable Airport; institutional uses involving schools and public health care facilities; park and recreational open space areas; gravel mining activities; and public utilities;

  2. Reserve land for a range of public services in order to meet the needs of current and future residents; and

  3. Apply appropriate administrative and development standards to provide uses that will complement the physical characteristics of surrounding residential, commercial, and industrial properties and avoid any negative impacts.

Additional purposes of each Special Purpose Zone:

B. Cable Airport (CA). The CA zone is intended to encourage and secure the future of Cable Airport and its continued physical improvement in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of the City. Standards in the CA zone are intended to support aviation as well as aeronautics-related businesses and services that benefit from or require proximity to an airport. Permitted land uses include the airport, aircraft land field, and associated uses such as runways, taxiways, runway lighting and similar navigation aids, charter aircraft operations, aircraft sales and service, aircraft storage, sale of aviation petroleum products, car rental, flying schools, pilot lounges and airport offices, and other similar uses. Land uses that serve visitors to the airport and the general public such as cafes and retail shops are also permitted. The CA zone implements the Cable Airport (CA) land use designation in the General Plan.

C. Public/Institutional (PB/I). The purpose of the PB/I zone is to allow for public and quasi-public facilities that serve Upland residents and visitors and enhance the quality of life within the City. Permitted uses in the PB zone include public schools; parks and playgrounds; community centers; museums, cultural, and interpretive facilities; public libraries; governmental offices; police and fire stations; and hospitals. Public uses permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit include large-scale facilities such as cemeteries, correctional institutions, major utilities, and other similar public works projects. Quasi-public uses permitted in the PB/I zone with the approval of a Conditional or Administrative Use Permit include religious facilities, private hospitals, private schools, day care facilities, and private institutions. The maximum FAR in the PB/I zone is 0.5. The PB/I zone implements the Institutional (I), Civic/Schools (C-S), and Public Utilities (PU) land use designations in the General Plan.

D. Open Space (OS). The OS zone is intended to provide for permanent green space in the community as a means to support the health and quality of life for citizens of Upland, provide shelter and habitat for wildlife, beautify the City, and promote environmental sustainability, including improved air quality. The OS zone is intended to provide active and passive public parks of all sizes to meet the needs of the population served, parks that are high quality, well maintained, and designed to sustain the environment. The OS zone is also intended to make allowances for other forms of open space, such as natural hillside areas, water-spreading basins, and groundwater recharge, as part of the City's water conservation program. Residential, commercial, and industrial activities are not supported within the Open Space zone. The OS zone implements the Park/Open Space (P-OS) land use designation in the General Plan.

E. Mining (M). The M zone is intended to encourage the production and conservation of minerals while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, aesthetic enjoyment, and the continued well-being of the economy and the needs of society. The purpose of the M zone is to regulate all surface mining activity in Upland as authorized by the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 and to prevent or minimize the adverse effects of surface mining. It is also the intent of this zone to ensure that mined lands will be reclaimed to a useable condition that is readily adaptable for alternative land use. The M zone implements the Gravel Mine (GM) land use designation in the General Plan.

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§ 17.08.020. Land Use Regulations for Special Purpose Zones.

Table 17.08-1 (Permitted Land Uses in Special Purpose Zones) identifies land uses permitted in the special purpose zones. The "Applicable Regulations" column notes additional regulations that apply to specific land uses in some or all districts. The majority of the applicable regulations are in Part 4 (Special Land Use Regulations), though some additional regulations are in separate chapters, as indicated.

TABLE 17.08-1 PERMITTED LAND USES IN SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Key P Permitted Use CUP Conditional Use Permit Req. AUP Admin. Use Permit Req. — Use Not Allowed Special Purpose Zones Special Purpose Zones Special Purpose Zones Special Purpose Zones Applicable Regulations
Key P Permitted Use CUP Conditional Use Permit Req. AUP Admin. Use Permit Req. — Use Not Allowed Cable Airport (CA) Public/ Institutional (PB/I) Open Space (OS) Mining (M) Applicable Regulations
Residential Land Uses Residential Land Uses Residential Land Uses Residential Land Uses Residential Land Uses Residential Land Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit — — — — Ch. 17.37
Accessory Structures, Non-Habitable — — — —
Animal Keeping for Non-Commercial Purposes See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code See Title 6 of the Upland Municipal Code
Boarding House — — — —
Condominiums — — — —
Duplex Home — — — —
Emergency Shelters — CUP — —
Family Day Care
Small (8 or fewer) — — — —
Large (9 to 14) — — — —
Guest House — — — — Ch. 17.19
Home Occupations Ch. 17.25 Ch. 17.27
Minor — — — —
Major — — — —
Live/Work Units
Commercial Live-Work — — — — Ch. 17.28
Industrial Live-Work — — — — Ch. 17.28
Mobile Home/Manufactured Home — — — — Ch. 17.30
Multi-family Residential (Apartments) (3 or more attached) — — — —
Residential Care Facilities Ch. 17.36
Small (6 or fewer) — — — —
Large (7 or more) — — — —
Rest Home — CUP — —
Senior Citizen Housing — — — — Ch. 17.38
Single-Family Dwelling — — — —
Single-Room Occupancy Units — — — —
Skilled Nursing Facilities — — — —
Supportive and Transitional Housing
Small (6 or fewer) — — — —
Large (7 or more) — — — —
Community Uses Community Uses Community Uses Community Uses Community Uses Community Uses
Airport or Aircraft Land Field CUP — — —
Cemeteries — CUP — —
Child Care/Day Care Centers — AUP — —
Community Assembly
Community Center, operated by governmental agency, philanthropic organization, or private agency — P P — Ch. 17.24
Community Gardens — CUP CUP —
Cultural and Religious Facilities and Institutions (assembly) AUP AUP CUP — Ch. 17.24
Correctional Institutions and Facilities — CUP — —
Cultural and Religious Facilities and Institutions (non-assembly) AUP AUP CUP —
Equestrian Establishments — — P —
Funeral Homes/Mortuaries — CUP — —
Golf Courses and Country Clubs — — — —
Hospital — CUP — —
Libraries — P — —
Office, Governmental P P — —
Parks and Playgrounds, operated by governmental agency, philanthropic organization, or private agency — P P —
Post-secondary Educational Institution or Trade Schools — AUP — —
Private Educational Institutions (K-12) — CUP — —
Public Safety Facilities P P P —
Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses Commercial Uses
Adult Businesses — — — — Ch. 17.20
Alcohol Sales, on-site as part of a restaurant CUP — — — Ch. 17.21
Alcohol Sales, on-site as part of a bar or entertainment use (other than a restaurant) CUP — — — Ch. 17.21
Alcohol Sales, off-site — — — CUP [1] Ch. 17.21
Animal Care, Sales, and Services
Non-boarding/Boarding Indoor — — — —
Boarding Outdoor — — — —
Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Services — — — —
Art Gallery — — — —
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Ch. 17.22
Automobile Repair — — — — Ch. 17.22
Automobile Rental AUP — — —
Automobile Service Station AUP — — CUP [2]
Automobile Storage/Towing and Impound — — — —
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, Used — — — —
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing — — — —
Automobile/Vehicle Washing — — — CUP
Auto Accessory/Equipment Installations — — — —
Smog Check Testing — — — —
Banks and Financial Institutions
ATM
ATM – drive through AUP AUP — —
ATM – walk up P P — —
Banks and Credit Unions — — — —
Check Cashing Businesses — — — —
Bicycle Rental, Sales, and Repair — — — —
Cottage Food Operations — — — — Ch. 17.25
Dry Cleaners — — — —
Drop-Off Only — — — —
Processing — — — —
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars/Nightclubs/Lounges — — — —
Restaurants, Full-Service, Limited-Service, Take-out P — — —
Restaurants, with Drive-Through Facilities — — — —
Restaurants, with Live Entertainment/Dancing CUP — — —
With Outdoor Dining and Seating AUP — — — Ch. 17.32
Beer, Wine and Liquor for Sale CUP — — —
Fire Arms Clubs and Establishments — — — —
Food and Beverage Sales
Bakery P — — —
Catering Businesses — — — —
General Market/Convenience Store/Specialty Store (less than 10,000 sq. ft.) — — — —
Mobile Food Vendor AUP — — — Ch. 17.33
Supermarket (10,000 sq. ft. or more) — — — —
Health/Fitness Facility
Dance Studios, Pilates Studio, Yoga Studio, Martial Arts Studio — — — —
Gymnasiums, Health Clubs, and Similar Uses — — — —
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast — — — — Ch. 17.23
Hotels and Motels — — — —
Marijuana-Related Use and Activity — — — —
Massage Therapy — — — — Ch. 17.29
Movie Theater — — — —
Nursery (wholesale, retail) — — — —
Outdoor Storage — — — —
Pawning — — — —
Personal Services (excluding massage) — — — —
Psychics — — — —
Public Storage — — — —
Recreational Vehicle Storage and Parking — — — — Ch. 17.34
Recycling Facilities Ch. 17.35
Reverse Vending Machines AUP AUP AUP —
Small Collection Facilities — AUP — —
Large Collection Facilities — CUP — —
Processing Facility — — — —
Unattended Collection Containers — — — — Ch. 17.35.1
Retail Stores, General Merchandise AUP — — —
Secondhand Goods Store — — — —
Smoke Shops — — — — Ch. 17.42.5
Smoke Lounge/E-Vape/Hookah Lounge — — — —
Swap Meets and Flea Markets [3] CUP — — —
Tattoo Parlors — — — —
Temporary, Seasonal, and Special Events P P P — Ch. 17.41
Warehousing — — — —
Office/Professional Uses Office/Professional Uses Office/Professional Uses Office/Professional Uses Office/Professional Uses Office/Professional Uses
Business Support Services P P — —
Office P P — —
Medical or Dental Laboratory — P — —
Medical or Dental Office — P — —
Urgent Care Facility — P — —
Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use Mixed-Use
Mixed-Use — — — —
Industrial/Agricultural/Natural Resource Uses
Animal Grazing — — P P
Beekeeping — — P AUP
Crop Cultivation (greater than 1 acre) — — P AUP
Industrial
Light Industrial — — — AUP
Heavy Industrial — — — AUP
Surface Mining and Reclamation/Development of — — — CUP Ch. 17.39
Natural Resources; Processing
Telecommunication and Utilities Uses Telecommunication and Utilities Uses Telecommunication and Utilities Uses Telecommunication and Utilities Uses Telecommunication and Utilities Uses Telecommunication and Utilities Uses
Utilities, Major AUP CUP CUP AUP
Utilities, Minor AUP AUP AUP AUP
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Refer to Ch. 17.40 Refer to Ch. 17.40 Refer to Ch. 17.40 Refer to Ch. 17.40
Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses Other Uses
Parking, Surface P P P P
Parking, Structured CUP CUP CUP —

Notes:

[1] Only permitted through a CUP as part of a gas station convenience store.
[2] A convenience store may be permitted as an ancillary use to the gas station.
[3] Swap meets and flea markets shall only be permitted as a temporary use per Chapter 17.41 (Temporary, Seasonal, and Special Events).

(Ord. 1910 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1931 § 14, 2018; Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020; Ord. 1948 § 10, 2021; Ord. 1970 § 7, 2022)

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§ 17.08.030. Development Standards for Special Purpose Zones.

A. Parcel Size and Density. Table 17.08-2 (Parcel Size and Intensity Standards for Special Purpose Zones) identifies the parcel size and intensity standards that apply in special purpose zones.

TABLE 17.08-2 PARCEL SIZE AND INTENSITY STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Site Area (min.) [1] Parcel Width (min.) [1] FAR (max.) [2]
CA - - [3]
M - - 0.25
OS - 60 ft. 0.25
PB/I 7,500 100 ft. 0.5

Notes:

[1] Applies only to the creation of new parcels through the subdivision process.
[2] Floor area ratio is defined and illustrated in Section 17.10.080 (Determining Floor Area Ratio).
[3] Refer to the Cable Airport Master Plan and Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

B. Structure Setbacks and Height. Table 17.08-3 (Setback and Height Standards for Special Purpose Zones) identifies structure setback and height standards that apply in special purpose zones.

TABLE 17.08-3 SETBACK AND HEIGHT STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

Zone Zone Zone Zone Applicable Standards
CA[1] M[2] OS PB/I Applicable Standards
Setbacks Setbacks Setbacks Setbacks Setbacks
Front - 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. Section 17.10.060 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions)
Street Side - 25 ft. 25 ft. 5 ft. Section 17.10.060 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions)
Rear - 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. Section 17.10.060 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions)
Structure Height (max.) - 45 ft. 45 ft. 45 ft. Section 17.10.050 (Height Measurements and Exceptions)

Notes:

[1] Refer to the Cable Airport Master Plan and Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
[2] See Chapter 17.39 (Surface Mining and Reclamation) for special standards related to surface mining and reclamation.
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§ 17.08.040. Landscaping.

A. Landscape and Irrigation Plans. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 17.12 (Landscaping).

B. Landscaped Area. Landscaped areas shall be determined through the design review process.

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