Chapter 24.280 — H HOSPITAL ZONE

Sections:

• 24.280.010 Chapter Description.

• 24.280.020 Uses – Permitted.

• 24.280.030 Same – Subject to Use Permit.

• 24.280.040 Same – Incidental.

• 24.280.050 Same – Special Provisions.

• 24.280.060 Standards – Density.

• 24.280.070 Same – Height.

• 24.280.080 Same – Yards.

• 24.280.090 Same – Setbacks.

• 24.280.100 Same – Other. 24.280.110 Nonconformance.

Chapter 24.280 establishes the Hospital (“H”) Zone and prescribes use types and other regulations for this zone. Any applicable overlay zones described in chapters 24.300 through 24.399 may impose regulations in addition to those for the H zone. (Code 1971, § 15.280.010)

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

1. Residential. None

2. General. Automotive and Accessories: Parking

Community Meeting

Day Care Centers

Government Services

Medical Services: Consulting

Medical Services: Medical Care

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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Medical Care: Mobile Equipment

Recreation Services: Public Parks and Playgrounds

Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points

Safety Services

Utility or Equipment Substations

3. Agricultural. None (Code 1971, § 15.280.020)

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:

1. Residential. None

2. General. Group Care

Helicopter Landing Services

Recreation Services: Indoor Sports and Recreation

Transportation Services

3. Agricultural. None (Code 1971, § 15.280.030)

Incidental uses as defined in chapter 24.110 may be permitted. (Code 1971, § 15.280.040)

Uses listed in sections 24.280.020 through 24.280.040 must also comply with the following special provisions:

1. Design Review. Design review approval must be obtained to the extent required by chapter 24.545.

2. Planned Development Permit. Approval of a planned development permit pursuant to chapter 24.525 is required prior to initiation of a use on an undeveloped site, or prior to any construction of new structures or additions or alterations to existing structures carried out in conjunction with, or in any way related to, the use

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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types listed in sections 24.280.020 and 24.280.030 except for the Recycling Services: Consumer Recycling Collection Points use type or the Group Care use type.

3. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses may be conducted only to the extent allowed by chapter 24.120.

4. Group Care. Group care uses must also comply with the provisions of chapter 24.435. (Code 1971, § 15.280.050)

There shall be no general minimum lot area, minimum lot width, or maximum lot coverage standards for the H zone, provided that, the decision-making authority may specify such standards for a particular site as a condition of approval of a planned development permit, or amendment thereto, pursuant to chapter 24.525. (Code 1971, § 15.280.050)

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

B. Maximum Number of Stories. Buildings and other structures in the H zone shall not exceed three 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 H zone shall exceed 45 feet in height except as provided in section 24.405.030 (Code 1971, § 15.280.070)

Fences, walls, and other uses of yards in the H zone shall comply with the yard requirements contained in chapter 24.410. (Code 1971, § 15.280.070)

Buildings and other structures, not including fences or walls, on a lot in the H zone shall comply with the following setback requirements:

1. Front Setbacks. Each lot in this zone shall have a required front setback of not less than 20 percent of the lot depth, but such front setback need not exceed 20 feet.

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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2. Side Setbacks. Each lot in this zone shall have side setback as set forth in this subsection 2:

   • a. For interior lots, there shall be a side setback on each side of the lot of not less than ten percent of the width of said lot, provided that, such side setback need not exceed five feet and shall not be less than three feet in width;

   • b. For corner lots or reversed corner lots, the side setback required for each interior side shall be as set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection 2 for interior lots and the side setback required for each street side of each such lot shall not be less than ten feet.

3. Rear Setbacks. Each lot in this zone shall have a required rear setback of not less than 25 feet. (Code 1971, § 15.280.090)

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

1. Parking. Offstreet parking must be provided as required by the provisions of chapter 24.415.

2. Signs. All signs must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.420.

3. Coastal Development. All development within the CP Overlay Zone must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.310 and chapter 24.515.

4. Flood Plain Overlay Zones. All development within a designated Flood Plain (FP) Overlay Zone must comply with the provisions of chapter 24.320 and chapter 24.530.

5. Open Storage. Open storage is not permitted in the H zone.

6. Livestock Animals. Livestock animals are not permitted in the H zone.

7. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in the H zone. (Code 1971, § 15.280.100)

All nonconforming uses, nonconforming structures, and nonconforming lots are subject to the provisions of chapter 24.465. (Code 1971, § 15.280.110)

The San Buenaventura Coastal Zoning Code is current through Ordinance 2024-005, passed June 4, 2024.

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