Chapter 24.244

MXD MIXED-USE ZONE

Sections:

• 24.244.010 Chapter description.

• 24.244.020 Uses – Permitted.

• 24.244.030 Uses – Subject to a use permit.

• 24.244.035 Uses – Subject to a director’s permit.

• 24.244.040 Uses – Incidental.

• 24.244.050 Uses – Special provisions.

• 24.244.060 Standards – Density.

• 24.244.070 Standards – Height.

• 24.244.080 Standards – Yards. 24.244.090 Standards – Setbacks. 24.244.100 Standards – Accessory structures.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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• 24.244.120 Standards – Other.

• 24.244.130 Density review.

• 24.244.140 Nonconformance.

This chapter establishes the MXD mixed-use zone, also known as the MXD zone, and prescribes use types and other regulations for this zone. The provisions of this chapter are further intended to set forth development standards for each land use type within the MXD zone, and provide for feasible use of buildings for selected combined uses, including opportunities for development of combined live/work spaces.

Any applicable overlay zones described in Chapters 24.300 through 24.399 may impose regulations in addition to those prescribed by this chapter for the MXD zone. In addition, Chapter 24.305 (Residential and Mixed-Use Overlay Development Code (LM and MU Overlays)) provides development and design standards that replace and/or are in addition to those prescribed in this chapter for the MXD zone. (Code 1971, § 15.244.010; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

The following use types are permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter:

• A. Residential.

Family Residential: Large Multifamily.

Family Residential: Small Multifamily.

Residential Care.

Residential Condominiums.

• B. General.

Administrative, Business, and Professional Services.

Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores.

Animal Sales and Services: Veterinary.

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Rentals.

Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Repairs, Systems.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Sales, Retail. Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Sales, Wholesale. Automotive and Accessories: Parking. Boating and Harbor Activities: Boat Sales and Services. Business and Professional Support. Construction Sales and Services: Building Supply Stores. Cultural and Library Services. Dining Establishments: Ancillary Service. Dining Establishments: Fast Counter Service. Dining Establishments: Full Service. Dining Establishments: Take Out. Drinking Establishments. Educational Services: Commercial. Equipment Rentals, Sales, and Services: Light. Food and Beverage Retail Sales. Funeral and Interment Services. Government Services. Laundry Services. Light Industrial.

Lodging Services: Bed and Breakfast Inns. Medical Services: Consulting. Medical Services: Mobile Equipment. Nursery Sales. Oil Equipment Services: Light.

Personal Services.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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Personal Storage.

Property Maintenance Services.

Recreation Services: Public Parks and Playgrounds.

Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points.

Repair Services.

Retail Sales.

Safety Services.

Shopping Centers: Large.

Shopping Centers: Small.

Utility or Equipment Substations.

Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Mini.

Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Minor.

Wireless Telecommunication Services: Major.

• C. Agricultural.

None. (Code 1971, § 15.244.020; Ord. No. 2000-04, § 42, 1-24-00; Ord. No. 2002-05, § 11, 3-18-02; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

The following use types may be permitted subject to the provisions of this chapter; and further provided, that a use permit is approved pursuant to Chapter 24.520:

• A. Residential.

Group Residential.

• B. General.

Auction Sales.

Automotive and Accessories: Cleaning.

Automotive and Accessories: Gasoline Sales.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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Community Meeting.

Construction Sales and Services: Building Contractor Yards.

Construction Sales and Services: Lumber Yards.

Day Care Centers.

Day Services Facility.

Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up.

Education Services: General.

General Industrial.

Group Care.

Helicopter Landing Services.

Lodging Services: Hotels and Motels.

Recreational Services: Amusement Centers.

Recreational Services: Indoor Entertainment.

Recreational Services: Indoor Sports and Recreation.

Recreational Services: Outdoor Entertainment.

Recreational Services: Outdoor Sports and Recreation.

Research or Laboratory Services.

Swap Meets.

Transportation Services.

Wholesaling and Distribution.

• C. Agricultural.

None. (Code 1971, § 15.244.030; Ord. No. 2011-010, § 18, 8-1-11; Ord. No. 2012-024, § 15, 12-17-12; Ord. No. 2017-008, § 8, 4-17-17; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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The following use types may be permitted, subject to the provisions of this chapter; and further provided, that a director’s permit is approved pursuant to Chapter 24.505:

• A. Residential.

None.

• B. General.

Farmers’ Market, CertiYed.

Thrift Stores.

• C. Agricultural.

None. (Ord. No. 2010-006, § 8, 4-26-10; Ord. No. 2012-024, § 16, 12-17-12; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Incidental uses as deYned in Chapter 24.110 may be permitted. (Code 1971, § 15.244.040; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Uses listed in Sections 24.244.020 through 24.244.040 must also comply with the following special provisions:

• A. Reserved.

• B. Design Review. Design review approval must be obtained as required by Chapter 24.545.

C. Planned Development Permit. Approval of a planned development permit pursuant to Chapter 24.525, or amendment pursuant to Chapter 24.570, is required for any construction of new structures or additions or alterations to existing structures in conjunction with, or in any way related to, the use types listed in Sections 24.244.020 and 24.244.030 except for the Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Mini and Minor use types.

• D. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be conducted in the MXD zone only to the extent permitted by Chapter 24.120.

• E. Home Occupations. Home occupations may be conducted in the MXD zone only to the extent permitted by Chapter 24.125.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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F. Factory-Built Homes. Factory-built homes may be used for residential purposes in the same manner as conventional site-built housing subject to the provisions of this chapter.

• G. Group Care. All Group Care uses must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.435.

H. Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up. Dining Establishments: Fast Service, Drive-Up uses must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.475.

• I. Domestic Animals.

1. Domestic animals, as deYned in Chapter 24.110, are permitted in the MXD zone; provided, that in conjunction with uses other than those uses within the Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores use type, only four adult animals over the age of four months are permitted per dwelling unit or establishment; and further provided, that no more than three adult dogs shall be permitted per dwelling unit or establishment.

   2. Notwithstanding subsection (I)(1) of this section, for uses conducted in the MXD zone that are classiYed in the Residential Condominiums use type, up to six adult animals over the age of four months are permitted; provided, that no more than three adult dogs shall be permitted per dwelling unit.

• J. Livestock Animals. Livestock animals are not permitted in the MXD zone.

• K. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in the MXD zone, except in conjunction with the Animal Sales and Services: Grooming and Pet Stores use type.

• L. Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points. Uses classiYed in the Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points use type must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.485.

• M. Assembly Uses. All assembly uses must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.480.

• N. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Minor. Uses classiYed in the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: Minor use type shall require a director’s permit pursuant to Chapter 24.505.

O. Emergency Shelter. Emergency shelters must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.437. (Code 1971, § 15.244.050; Ord. No. 2000-04, § 43, 1-24-00; Ord. No. 2011-010, § 19, 8-1-11; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 23, 12-13-21; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

For buildings and lots in the MXD zone not used exclusively for residential purposes, there shall be no general lot area, lot width, or lot coverage standards. For buildings or lots used exclusively for residential purposes, the lot area, lot width, and lot coverage standards for the R-3 zone apply. The standards for minimum lot area per dwelling unit of the R-3-3 subzone shall apply with the following exceptions:

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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A. In the downtown speciYc plan area the residential dwelling unit density for each zone within the plan shall apply.

B. In the residential and mixed-use overlay zones (MU-3, MU-4, MU-5, and MU-6) the residential dwelling unit density per each overlay shall apply (see Chapter 24.305 (Residential and Mixed-Use Overlay Development Code (LM and MU Overlays))). (Code 1971, § 15.244.060; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

The following height standards apply, with the exception of parcels in the residential and mixed-use overlay zones where the maximum height and stories per each overlay shall apply:

A. Height Determination. The height of buildings and other structures in the MXD zone shall be determined in accordance with Section 24.405.040.

B. Maximum Number of Stories. Buildings and other structures in the MXD zone shall not exceed six stories in height.

C. Maximum Height. Regardless of the number of stories comprising a building or structure, no portion of a building or other structure in the MXD zone shall exceed 75 feet in height except as provided in Section 24.405.030. (Code 1971, § 15.244.070; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Fences, walls, and other uses of yards in the MXD zone shall comply with the yard requirements contained in Chapter 24.410 with the exception of Section 24.410.030 for parcels in the residential and mixed-use overlay zones where the yard and projection standards per each overlay shall apply. (Code 1971, § 15.244.080; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Buildings and other structures, not including fences or walls, on a lot in the MXD zone shall comply with the following setback requirements with the exception of parcels in the residential and mixed-use overlay zones where the setback standards per each overlay shall apply:

A. Front Setbacks. There shall be no general front setback in the MXD zone; provided, that buildings or lots used exclusively for residential purposes shall comply with the front setback regulations of the R-3 zone.

B. Side Setbacks. There shall be no side setback requirement in the MXD zone, except as provided in this subsection B:

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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1. Where the side of a lot in the MXD zone not used exclusively for residential purposes abuts any residential zone, there shall be a side setback of not less than 10 percent of the width of the lot; provided, that such side setback shall not be less than three feet, and need not exceed Yve feet in width.

2. Buildings or lots used exclusively for residential purposes shall comply with the side setback regulations for the R-3 zone.

• C. Rear Setbacks.

  1. Each lot in this zone not used exclusively for residential purposes shall have a required rear setback of not less than 20 percent of the depth of the lot; except that such rear setback need not exceed 20 feet.

  2. Buildings and lots used exclusively for residential purposes shall comply with the rear setback regulations of the R-3 zone. (Code 1971, § 15.244.090; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Accessory structures, as deYned in Chapter 24.110, shall only be allowed to the extent such accessory structures comply with subsections A through D of this section. In addition, the residential and mixed-use overlay zones as described in Chapter 24.305 (Residential and Mixed-Use Overlay Development Code (LM and MU Overlays)) provide accessory structure standards in addition to those prescribed in this chapter.

A. The portion of any accessory structures used for required parking (e.g., garage, carport) shall provide for adequate ingress and egress as determined by the director.

B. The portion of any accessory structure that contains a habitable room shall not be located closer than three feet to any lot line, regardless of the location of the accessory structure on the lot.

C. All accessory structures are subject to compliance with all Uniform Building Code requirements, including, but not limited to, separation between structures.

D. In addition to the applicable provisions of subsections A through C of this section, a detached accessory structure may be located in the required yard areas only to the extent allowed by this subsection D as follows:

1. Detached accessory structures may be entirely or partially located in a required rear yard as long as these accessory structures do not occupy more than 50 percent of that required rear yard;

2. Detached accessory structures may be partially or entirely located in the portion of the required side yard which overlaps the required rear yard;

3. Detached accessory structures may be partially or entirely located in one of the required front yards of a through lot; provided, that such accessory structure is set back from the nearest front lot line a distance of not less than 10 percent of the depth of the lot, but need not exceed a setback of 25 feet, and at least Yve feet from any side lot line;

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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4. Where the average natural grade of a required front setback line is more than eight feet above the average established curb grade of the street upon which the lot abuts, a garage may be erected so as to extend into the required front yard or required side yard, but not so as to extend closer than Yve feet to any street property line; and

5. All detached accessory structures located in required yard areas shall not exceed one story in height and shall be no more than 14 feet in height. (Code 1971, § 15.244.100; Ord. No. 2021-017, § 23, 12-13-21; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

A covering for a patio in any required rear yard may be attached to a main building used exclusively for residential purposes, subject to all of the following provisions:

• A. Width of Covering. The width of such patio cover shall not exceed one-half of the width of the lot upon which it is located.

• B. Location of Supports. Supports shall be a minimum of 12 feet from the rear lot line and a minimum of Yve feet from the side lot lines.

• C. Overhang Allowable. Eave overhangs shall be a minimum of 10 feet from the rear lot line and a minimum of three feet from each of the side lot lines.

D. Side Enclosure Prohibited. No enclosure of any kind shall be permitted on any nonattached side of such structure.

E. Coverage of Building Area Limited. The area of covering combined with the area of all other buildings and structures on the lot shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage permitted in this chapter. (Code 1971, § 15.244.110; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

The following development regulations and standards shall also apply within the MXD zone:

A. Parking. O]-street parking shall be provided for all uses as may be required by Chapter 24.415 or 24.345 where applicable, or per Chapter 24.305 for parcels in the residential and mixed-use overlay zones; however, if a dwelling unit is designed as a combined live/work space, incorporating both a residential use type and a general use type, the o]-street parking space requirement shall be calculated based solely on the parking requirement for the applicable general use type existing or proposed at the site and no additional parking for the residential use type shall be required, but only if the following standards are met:

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1. The living space shall be contiguous with and made an integral part of the work space, with direct access between the living and working areas to be provided and maintained at all times. If the living space is not contiguous and integral with the work space and the required direct access is not provided, the o]-street parking space requirement shall be based on the general use type and residential use type requirements combined, unless a director’s permit is obtained in accordance with Chapter 24.505 to indicate the director’s determination that the design of the live/work use complies with the intent of this standard.

2. Living and working areas within one live/work space shall not be rented separately.

3. All regulations, requirements, and conditions of the city’s building and safety division and Yre department shall be met.

4. The residential dwelling unit density for the zone shall not be exceeded. However, within the downtown speciYc plan area the residential dwelling unit density for the zone shall not be more or less than allowed by the plan.

B. Signs. All signs must comply with the provisions of Chapter 24.420. Sign allowance for general use types shall be based on Section 24.420.140. The maximum sign allowance for residential uses shall be based on Section 24.420.120.

C. Coastal Development. All development within the CP overlay zone must comply with the provisions of Chapters 24.310 and 24.515.

D. Floodplain Overlay Zone. All development within a designated Zoodplain (FP) overlay zone must comply with the provisions of Chapters 24.320 and 24.530.

E. Displays for Uses in the Automotive and Accessories Use Type Category. Outdoor display of merchandise in conjunction with uses classiYed within the Automotive and Accessories: Gasoline Sales, and Automotive and Accessories: Automotive Repairs, Systems use types may be permitted; provided, that all the following standards are met:

1. Lubricating Materials. Not more than one day’s supply of lubricating materials, computed on the basis of average daily sales, may be placed upon the pump island or within two feet of the pump island or primary building. All such lubricating materials must be displayed in appropriate racks.

2. Tire Display. Not more than two enclosed tire storage or display cabinets are permitted. In lieu of tire cabinets, not more than four individual new tires in appropriate open racks or stands may be displayed; provided, that such racks or stands are located within two feet of the perimeter of the pump island or primary building.

3. Vending Machines. Vending machines, including, but not limited to, soft drink dispensers or cigarette or candy vending machines, may be displayed within two feet of the perimeter of the primary building. Not more than four such machines are permitted.

F. Open Storage. Except for outdoor displays of merchandise conditionally allowed by subsection E of this section, open storage in the front yard of any lot is prohibited. Open storage area in side or rear yard area is

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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subject to a director’s permit for existing uses or a planned development permit for new development. The following standards shall be met:

1. Such storage shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot and shall be conYned to an area not to exceed 3,000 square feet;

2. No power-driven excavating or road-building equipment shall be stored on the lot;

3. The storage area shall be completely enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than six feet in height and which may include a solid gate;

4. No materials or equipment shall be stored to a height greater than the height of the required fence or wall; and

5. The director or planning commission, in approving an application that would allow open storage in a side or rear yard, may impose such conditions as deemed necessary or desirable to ensure that the proposed project will be compatible with, and not adversely impact, the surrounding vicinity and uses.

• G. Equipment Repair and Reconditioning. All new and used automobile, trailer, and boat sales, services, or repairs shall comply with the following standards:

  1. All outdoor display areas related to such uses shall be entirely surfaced with concrete or asphaltic concrete.

  2. No repair or reconditioning of automobiles, trailers, or boats shall be permitted unless conducted entirely within an enclosed building.

H. Swap Meets. Except for properties within the boundaries of the downtown speciYc plan area, uses classiYed within the Swap Meets use type may be conducted in the MXD zone; provided, that all such uses must obtain a use permit pursuant to Chapter 24.520; and further provided, that any such use may be conducted only for a maximum of 48 hours within any seven-day consecutive period.

• I. Vehicle Repair. No vehicles may be repaired on sites occupied by residential land uses unless all the following conditions are met:

  1. The vehicle under repair must be owned by the current resident of the property upon which the repairs are being made.

2. Registration or proof of current ownership of the vehicle being repaired shall be available for inspection on the premises at all times while the vehicle is under repair.

   3. Vehicle repairs may be conducted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

   4. Repair of a particular vehicle shall be conducted and completed in no more than 30 days.

   5. Storage of any vehicle under repair, or storage of parts of a vehicle, upon a public street or alley or upon an unpaved yard area, other than a driveway, is prohibited.

The San Buenaventura Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-005, passed February 17, 2026.

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6. Body work on a vehicle is prohibited.

7. Painting of a vehicle or any portion of a vehicle is prohibited. (Code 1971, § 15.244.120; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

Prior to issuance of building permits, Zoor plans may be reviewed by the director to determine that density standards will not be exceeded. In order to preclude or lessen the possibility that density standards will be exceeded, or that unlawful density increases will occur in the future, no more than one kitchen shall be allowed per dwelling unit. In the density review process, additional changes may be required in the placement of exterior doors, windows, stairways, hallways, utility connections, or other Yxtures or architectural features when determined by the director to be necessary or desirable to preclude or lessen the likelihood of unlawful density increases. (Code 1971, § 15.244.130; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)

All nonconforming uses, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming parcels are subject to the provisions of Chapter 24.465. (Code 1971, § 15.244.140; Ord. No. 2023-004, § 4, 7-24-23)