Chapter 17.59 — OVERLAY ZONES

The purpose of this chapter is to provide appropriate standards and requirements for overlay zones established by Section 17.25.021.

(Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

Base zones established by Chapter 17.25 apply as described within Article 2 of this Code, in addition to the applicability of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)

The following standards and requirements apply within the Historic and Downtown District (HDD) overlay zone.

• A. The main purpose of the HDD overlay zone is to establish a specific plan that will encourage the orderly development of an area envisioned as Wildomar's Historic Downtown with appropriate uses, walkable neighborhoods, and preservation of the City's history.

  1. Proposed nonresidential developments within the HDD overlay zone greater than two acres must initiate a specific plan or planned development, if not already in process as initiated by the City, to ensure coordinated growth and development of the overlay zone.

  2. Proposed nonresidential development within the HDD overlay zone must add to or create a walkable environment that promotes walking, biking, and active transportation.

• B. Prohibited uses within the HDD overlay zone, regardless of underlying base zone, include carwashes, service/gas stations, and mini-storage facilities, including outdoor storage of any kind.

• (Ord. 253, 9/10/2025)