Sec. 26-56. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
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(a)
Permitted uses. Table 2-18 identifies land uses permitted in special purpose zones.
Table 2-18 Uses and Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Permit Requirement | Procedure Section |
|---|---|---|
| x | Allowed by Right | — |
| AP | Administrative Permit | Article VI, division 6 |
| APH | Administrative Permit with Hearing |
Article VI, division 6; article 6, division 1 |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit | Article VI, division 4; article 6, division 1 |
| Use not permitted | — |
Uses and Permit Requirements
| Use Types | Zone O-S | Special Use Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Accessory Uses | ||
| Accessory uses and structures | ||
| Accessory dwelling units, junior accessory units |
||
| Agricultural Uses | ||
| Agricultural uses (on parcels of 10 acres or greater) |
X | Section 26-111 |
| Residential uses | ||
| Duplexes | ||
| Mobile home park | Section 26-122 | |
| Single-family residence | ||
| Supportive housing | Section 26-133 | |
| Transitional housing | Section 26-133 | |
| Service, recreational, educational and public assembly uses | ||
| Cemeteries, columbariums, crematories and mausoleums |
||
| Golf course, outdoor miniature | CUP | |
| Golf courses or golfing ranges | X | |
| Mobile Services | X | Section 26-123 |
| Parks | X | |
| Public utility stations, yards, wells and similar facilities |
CUP | |
| Recreational centers (private) | CUP | |
| Riding stables and riding schools (7 acre minimum site) |
X | |
| Schools and colleges | CUP | |
| Theatres, open air. | CUP | |
| Wildlife and botanical preserves | X | |
| Transportation, communications and utility uses | ||
| Electronic vehicle charging stations |
CUP | Section 26-117 |
| Solar carports | CUP | Section 26-117 |
| Monopoles and alternative antenna support structures |
CUP | Section 26-136 |
|---|---|---|
| Public utility stations, yards, wells and similar facilities |
CUP |
(b)
Uses allowed within the Specific Plan area are the uses set forth in the adopted Specific Plan as permitted, conditionally permitted or not permitted.
(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)
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- Chapter 26 — ZONING
▸Chapter 26 — ZONING
Overview- Sec. 26-1. - Title.
- Sec. 26-2. - Purpose and objectives.
- Sec. 26-3. - Applicability of the Development Code.
- Sec. 26-4. - Relationship to prior ordinances.
- Sec. 26-5. - Relationship to General Plan.
- Sec. 26-6. - Relationship to other City ordinances.
- Sec. 26-7. - Severability, partial invalidation of Development…
- Sec. 26-13. - Establishment of zoning districts.
- Sec. 26-14. - Official zoning map.
- Sec. 26-15. - Uncertainty of zoning district boundaries.
- Sec. 26-16. - Classification of annexed parcels.
- Sec. 26-44. - Purpose and intent of residential zones.
- Sec. 26-45. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-46. - Development standards for R-A and R-1 zones.
- Sec. 26-47. - Applicable regulations for R-A and R-1 zones.
- Sec. 26-48. - Development standards for multi-family zones.
- Sec. 26-49. - Applicable standards for multi-family zones.
- Sec. 26-50. - Purpose and intent by zone.
- Sec. 26-51. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-52. - Development standards.
- Sec. 26-53. - Additional regulations for commercial mixed-use,…
- Sec. 26-54. - Development standards for residential developmen…
- Sec. 26-55. - Purpose and intent of special purpose zones.
- Sec. 26-56. - Land use regulations and allowable uses.
- Sec. 26-57. - Development standards for special purpose zones.
- Sec. 26-58. - Purpose and intent of overlay zones.
- Sec. 26-59. - Hillside overlay.
- Sec. 26-60. - Planned community and residential development ov…
- Sec. 26-61. - Auto plaza overlay.
- Sec. 26-62. - Animal keeping overlay zone.
- Sec. 26-63. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-64. - Lot coverage measurement.
- Sec. 26-65. - Height measurement and exceptions.
- Sec. 26-66. - Setback measurement and exceptions.
- Sec. 26-67. - Sight triangle areas.
- Sec. 26-68. - Encroachments into required setbacks.
- Sec. 26-69. - Maintenance and security standards for vacant, u…
- Sec. 26-70. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-71. - Permit requirements and exemptions.
- Sec. 26-72. - Development standards.
- Sec. 26-73. - Solar energy systems.
- Sec. 26-74. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-75. - Measurement of fence or wall height.
- Sec. 26-76. - Height limitations for freestanding fence, walls…
- Sec. 26-77. - Height limitations for retaining walls and chang…
- Sec. 26-78. - Fence materials.
- Sec. 26-79. - Required walls.
- Sec. 26-80. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-81. - Screening and buffering standards.
- Sec. 26-82. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-83. - Applicability.
- Sec. 26-84. - Water efficient landscape ordinance.
- Sec. 26-85. - General landscaping standards.
- Sec. 26-86. - Landscape area requirements.
- Sec. 26-87. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 26-88. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-89. - General provisions.
- Sec. 26-90. - Number of parking spaces required and parking de…
- Sec. 26-91. - Bicycle parking standards.
- Sec. 26-92. - Reduction of parking requirements and joint use …
- Sec. 26-93. - Parking facility design standards.
- Sec. 26-94. - Off-street loading requirements.
- Sec. 26-95. - Purpose.
- Sec. 26-96. - Applicability.
- Sec. 26-97. - Transportation demand management ordinance.
- Sec. 26-98. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-99. - Sign permit required.
- Sec. 26-100. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 26-101. - Prohibited signs and locations.
- Sec. 26-102. - Signs allowed by zoning district and use.
- Sec. 26-103. - Sign development standards and regulations.
- Sec. 26-104. - Temporary banner signs.
- Sec. 26-105. - Appeals and violations.
- Sec. 26-106. - Severability.
- Sec. 26-107. - Purpose and applicability.
- Sec. 26-108. - Adult-oriented business.
- Sec. 26-109. - Alcohol beverage sales establishments.
- Sec. 26-110. - Amusement and entertainment facilities [EX. DIV…
- Sec. 26-111. - Animal keeping.
- Sec. 26-112. - Body art.
- Sec. 26-113. - Cannabis.
- Sec. 26-114. - Community assembly facility.
- Sec. 26-115. - Containment of carts.
- Sec. 26-116. - Drive-through facilities.
- Sec. 26-117. - Electric vehicle charging stations and solar ca…
- Sec. 26-118. - Emergency shelters.
- Sec. 26-119. - Private gymnasiums and fitness studios.
- Sec. 26-120. - Home occupation.
- Sec. 26-121. - Massage parlors and health and beauty spas.
- Sec. 26-122. - Mobile home development and design standards.
- Sec. 26-123. - Mobile services.
- Sec. 26-124. - Temporary leasing centers, modular trailers and…
- Sec. 26-125. - Outdoor dining.
- Sec. 26-126. - Portable self-storage containers.
- Sec. 26-127. - Recycling facilities.
- Sec. 26-128. - Restaurants, limited-service, take-out, deliver…
- Sec. 26-129. - Service stations.
- Sec. 26-130. - Skilled nursing facilities, assisted living fac…
- Sec. 26-131. - Single room occupancy structure (SRO).
- Sec. 26-132. - Kiosk.
- Sec. 26-133. - Transitional and supportive housing.
- Sec. 26-134. - Standards for special group residences and simi…
- Sec. 26-135. - Hotel and motel conversions for affordable hous…
- Sec. 26-136. - Wireless telecommunication facilities within al…
- Division 2 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWE…
- Division 3 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS INCENTIVES
- Division 5 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Division 2 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
- Division 6 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
- Division 8 — FILM PERMIT PURPOSE
- Division 10 — PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES
- Division 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Division 2 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Division 7 — REVERSIONS TO ACREAGE