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Zoning under the Santa Cruz County local zoning and planning code, with the controlling citations.

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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026

Overview

In unincorporated Santa Cruz County, zoning is governed by the County’s Planning and Zoning Regulations, known locally as the Zoning Ordinance, codified in Chapter 13.10 SCCC (§ 13.10.110 ). The ordinance implements the General Plan and Local Coastal Program (LCP), organizes land into specific zone districts, and regulates allowed uses and development standards (§ 13.10.120–.130 ). Every project must conform to the uses and standards of its zone or obtain appropriate approvals in the manner the ordinance prescribes (§ 13.10.140 ).

Big picture: In the unincorporated areas, you can only establish a use or build if your proposal matches what your zone district allows (or you secure the specific permit the code lists for that use) (§ 13.10.140 ).

The official zoning map for unincorporated parcels is maintained in the County GIS and is legally part of the zoning ordinance (§ 13.10.180 ). Any zoning map amendment (rezoning) is a legislative action processed under Chapters 18.10 and 18.40 SCCC with required findings (§ 13.10.150, § 13.10.185 ).

For context and related requirements, see the County’s zoning & planning overview, Land Use, Development Standards, Parking, and Design Review. Properties in the Coastal Zone require consistency with the LCP and may need coastal permits (§ 13.20.010–.020 ).

How the Zoning Ordinance is organized

  • Authority, purpose, scope, and applicability (§ 13.10.110–.140 ).
  • Zoning map and amendments (§ 13.10.180–.185 ).
  • District-by-district regulations (Agricultural, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Parks/Open Space, Public Facilities, Timber Production, Special Use) with use charts and dimensional standards (§ 13.10.311 et seq., § 13.10.321 et seq., § 13.10.331 et seq., § 13.10.341 et seq., § 13.10.351 et seq., § 13.10.361 et seq., § 13.10.371 et seq., § 13.10.381 et seq. — see excerpts below).
  • Exceptions, variances, and minor exceptions to site standards (§ 13.10.230–.235 ).
  • Nonconforming uses/structures (§ 13.10.260 et seq.; enforcement § 13.10.276–.280 ).

Zoning map and consistency

  • The zoning GIS is the controlling zoning map for unincorporated parcels (§ 13.10.180 ).
  • Changes to zoning require legislative approval and consistency with the General Plan/LCP (§ 13.10.150, § 13.10.170, § 13.10.185 ).
  • For Coastal Zone parcels, Coastal Act/LCP policies and coastal permit procedures apply (§ 13.20.010–.020 ).

Combining/Overlay districts

Overlay (combining) districts add special constraints on top of base zoning. Examples include:

  • SP Salamander Protection (§ 13.10.481–.483) and W Watsonville Utility Prohibition (§ 13.10.491–.493) combining districts listed in the combining-districts table (§ 13.10.400 table excerpts ).
  • Min Ministerial Combining District enabling by-right multifamily with affordability minimums (§ 13.10.494–.497 ).

See Overlay Districts for how these affect your project.

District-by-district: purposes, uses, and key standards (unincorporated areas)

A — Agriculture

  • Purpose: Support diverse farm operations outside the Commercial Agriculture lands; allow higher-intensity agriculture in rural areas than RA where compatible (§ 13.10.311(B) ).
  • Typical allowed uses: Agricultural production; limited support uses per Agricultural Uses Chart (§ 13.10.312; chart referenced in § 13.11.037 and § 13.10.319 ).
  • Key standards: Min front/side/rear setbacks 20 ft; max ag structure height 40 ft; residential structures 28 ft; frontage 60–100 ft depending on parcel size (§ 13.10.313(A) table ).
  • Where used: Agricultural-designated areas outside urban services line (§ 13.10.170 table, A for AG designation ).

CA — Commercial Agriculture

  • Purpose: Preserve prime commercial agricultural lands and exclude conflicting non-agricultural uses (§ 13.10.311(A) ).
  • Typical allowed uses: Commercial farming; ag tourism/education; produce stands per chart (§ 13.10.312; § 13.10.640 ).
  • Key standards: Same setback/height framework as A: 20 ft setbacks, 40 ft ag structure height, 28 ft residential; 300 ft width/frontage (§ 13.10.313(A) table ).
  • Where used: Agricultural Resource Lands per General Plan/LCP (§ 13.10.170 table ).

RA — Residential Agricultural

  • Purpose: Non-urban single-family areas outside urban/rural service lines; allow small-scale commercial agriculture accessory to residential (§ 13.10.321(B) ).
  • Typical uses: Single-family and accessory uses; small-scale agriculture subject to standards (§ 13.10.322; § 13.10.321(E) on small-scale agriculture in RA/RR/R-1 ).
  • Key standards: Use the residential site/structural charts by parcel size; RA follows the “>1 acre” row for single-family where applicable (§ 13.10.323(C) table framework ).
  • Where used: Low-density rural residential areas outside service lines (§ 13.10.321(B) ).

RR — Rural Residential

  • Purpose: Non-urban single-family where agriculture is less suitable; residential character dominates (§ 13.10.321(C) ).
  • Uses: Single-family and accessory uses per Residential Uses Chart (§ 13.10.322 ).
  • Key standards: See Single-Family Residential chart; larger side/rear setbacks for larger-lot categories (e.g., 20 ft sides for >1-acre) (§ 13.10.323(C), Table 13.10.323-1 ).
  • Where used: Rural neighborhoods outside service lines.

R-1 — Single-Family Residential (with suffixes like R-1-6, R-1-10, etc.)

  • Purpose: Predominantly single-family areas inside service lines, with full urban services (§ 13.10.321(D) ).
  • Uses: Single-family dwellings and typical residential accessory uses; see Residential Uses Chart (§ 13.10.322 ).
  • Key standards: A common category (R-1-6 to R-1-9) has height 28 ft, front setback 20 ft, sides 5 & 8 ft, rear 15 ft, lot coverage 40% (Table 13.10.323-1 ).
  • Where used: Urban/suburban lots with residential General Plan designations (§ 13.10.170 table ).

RB — Ocean Beach Residential

  • Purpose: Single-family on existing beach-area lots subject to coastal exposure criteria (§ 13.10.321(E) ).
  • Uses: Single-family and accessory uses per Residential Uses Chart (§ 13.10.322 ).
  • Key standards: Height 25 ft (17 ft for beach lots); front 10 ft; rear 10 ft (0 ft for certain beach lots); sides 0 & 5 ft; garage entrance 20 ft from yard line (Table 13.10.323-1 ).
  • Where used: Narrow coastal-fronting neighborhoods within the Coastal Zone; coastal permits may apply (§ 13.20.010–.020 ).

RM — Multifamily Residential (RM-1.5 to RM-9)

  • Purpose: Provide multifamily housing in urbanized or serviceable areas (§ 13.10.321(F) ).
  • Uses: Multifamily; see Residential Uses Chart (§ 13.10.322 ).
  • Key standards: Typical front 15–20 ft; sides 5–8 ft; rear 15 ft; height 28–35 ft depending on Urban Services Line; FAR generally 0.5–0.7 by RM category; open space per Table 13.10.323-3 (§ 13.10.323(C)–(D), Table 13.10.323-2/-3 ).
  • Where used: Inside urban/rural service lines with multifamily designations.

RF — Residential Flexible

  • Purpose: Infill-oriented, attached housing close to transit and services (§ 13.10.321(G) ).
  • Uses: Multifamily/attached housing; ground-floor commercial may be appropriate if compatible (§ 13.10.321(G) ).
  • Key standards: Height 40 ft; FAR 1.1 (under 30 du/ac) to 1.5 (≥30 du/ac); front 10 ft; sides 5 & 5 ft; rear 15 ft (Table 13.10.323-2 ).
  • Where used: Urban service areas along multimodal corridors (per General Plan/LCP maps cited in § 13.10.321(G) ).

PA — Professional and Administrative Office

  • Purpose: Non-retail professional/administrative uses (§ 13.10.331; uses chart columns show PA category ).
  • Typical uses: Offices/labs as listed in Commercial Uses Chart (§ 13.10.332 ).
  • Key standards: Commercial districts share a site/structural dimensions chart (includes 10 ft front setbacks; side/rear often 0–10 ft by district; FAR commonly up to 1.5; see commercial chart excerpt and special standards) (§ 13.10.334(C) for setbacks in mixed-use; FAR references within commercial standards ).
  • Where used: Office-focused areas with community access.

VA — Visitor Accommodation; CT — Tourist Commercial

  • Purpose: Lodging (VA) and visitor-serving commercial (CT) (§ 13.10.331; uses chart shows VA/CT columns ).
  • Typical uses: Hotels/motels (VA); tourist-oriented retail/services (CT) per Commercial Uses Chart (§ 13.10.332 ).
  • Key standards: Refer to the commercial site/structural chart and special commercial standards; mixed-use housing up to 45 du/ac, with 5 ft side/rear setbacks in mixed-use projects (§ 13.10.334(A), (A)(3) ).
  • Where used: Coastal/visitor nodes and community centers; Coastal Zone rules may affect approvals (§ 13.20.010–.020 ).

C-1 — Neighborhood Commercial; C-2 — Community Commercial

  • Purpose: Neighborhood-scale retail/services (C-1); broader community-serving retail/services (C-2) (§ 13.10.331; Commercial Uses Chart columns for C-1/C-2 ).
  • Typical uses: Stores, restaurants, fitness, personal services; larger-format retail more commonly in C-2/C-4; see Commercial Uses Chart (§ 13.10.332 ).
  • Key standards: Mixed-use density up to 45 du/ac; 5 ft side/rear setbacks in mixed-use; “active frontage” requirements along major corridors (§ 13.10.334(A), (C) ).
  • Where used: Neighborhood/commercial corridors within the urban area.

C-3 — Workplace Flex

  • Purpose: Light industrial, office, and sales in flexible workplace settings (listed in commercial purpose/use summaries) (§ 13.10.331; Commercial Uses Chart column C-3 ).
  • Typical uses: Light industry/office/retail combos per chart (§ 13.10.332 ).
  • Key standards: Not found in retrieved materials (use the commercial site/structural chart and § 13.10.334 for project-specific standards). Verify with the jurisdiction.
  • Where used: Employment areas with mixed employment formats.

C-4 — Commercial Services

  • Purpose: Non-retail sales, service commercial, and some community-level retail; accommodates certain cannabis manufacturing/distribution with limits (§ 13.10.331; § 13.10.332, cannabis tables; § 13.10.365/industry cross-refs) .
  • Uses: Uses that need large sites/truck traffic; see Commercial Uses Chart, including cannabis distribution subject to limitations (§ 13.10.332; cannabis distribution/manufacturing siting in multiple districts § 13.10.365 excerpts ).
  • Key standards: Mixed-use housing provisions may apply if allowed; side/rear setbacks 5 ft minimum in mixed-use (§ 13.10.334(A)(3) ).
  • Where used: Service- and logistics-oriented corridors.

M-1 — Light Industrial; M-2 — Heavy Industrial; M-3 — Mineral Extraction Industrial

  • Purpose: Industrial and mineral extraction districts; special environmental, public facility, and mining compatibility rules apply (§ 13.10.344–.346; M-3 findings for non-extraction uses) .
  • Typical uses: Manufacturing, warehousing; in M-3, mineral extraction with Chapter 16.54 standards (§ 13.10.346; § 16.54 cross-referenced ).
  • Key standards: Industrial districts must meet fire access, water/sewer, and other public-facility requirements; additional performance standards (smoke, odor, noise) listed in § 13.10.344–.345 (§ 13.10.344–.346 ).
  • Where used: Industrial zones and mineral resource areas.

PR — Parks, Recreation and Open Space

  • Purpose: Preserve open space and parklands; allow compatible recreation uses (§ 13.10.351 ).
  • Uses: Parks, organized camps, compatible commercial recreation; see PR Uses and special standards (§ 13.10.352–.355; camps standards § 13.10.692 ).
  • Key standards: Min site width 100 ft; setbacks 30 ft on all yards; max height 28 ft; single-family in PR follows § 13.10.323 standards (§ 13.10.353(B) table and notes ).
  • Where used: Public lands and designated open-space areas.

PF — Public and Community Facilities

  • Purpose: Provide for public/quasi-public institutions while ensuring compatibility and design quality (§ 13.10.361 ).
  • Uses: Community services and facilities per PF Uses Chart (§ 13.10.362 ).
  • Key standards: Height 3 stories/40 ft; front 10 ft; sides 5 ft; rear 5 ft; lot coverage 40–95% (§ 13.10.363(B) table; special setbacks near residential/ag parcels) (§ 13.10.363(C) ).
  • Where used: Civic/institutional sites throughout unincorporated areas.

TP — Timber Production

  • Purpose: Protect/manage timberlands consistent with the Timberland Productivity Act (§ 13.10.371 ).
  • Uses: Timber production and accessory watershed/habitat; limited agriculture where compatible (§ 13.10.372 and uses chart; compatibility analysis § 13.10.375(A) ).
  • Key standards: Min setbacks 40 ft front, 20 ft sides/rear; 10% lot coverage; 28 ft height; density 1 du/10 ac outside Coastal Zone, 1 du/40 ac inside; parcel size limits 40–160 acres with special findings (§ 13.10.373(B)–(D) tables ).
  • Where used: Mapped timberlands; Coastal Zone density rules apply in coastal TP areas (§ 13.10.373(C)–(D) ).

SU — Special Use

  • Purpose: Provide flexibility for sites with mixed uses, constraints, or where detailed planning is needed (§ 13.10.381 ).
  • Uses: Allows uses from other districts at the highest applicable approval level; residential densities must match the General Plan/LCP; visitor accommodation densities per § 13.10.689 (§ 13.10.382–.383 ).
  • Key standards: For single-family/ADU, SU follows § 13.10.323; other structures follow the most restrictive district where the use is allowed (§ 13.10.383(B) ).
  • Where used: Sites needing customized zoning controls consistent with the General Plan/LCP.

Quick-reference standards and uses (selected districts)

District Typical permitted uses (examples) Key dimensional standards Code Reference
R-1-6 to R-1-9 Single-family + accessory uses (see Residential Uses Chart) Height 28 ft; front 20 ft; sides 5 & 8 ft; rear 15 ft; lot coverage 40% § 13.10.322; Table 13.10.323-1
RB Single-family on beach lots Height 25 ft (17 ft beach lots); front 10 ft; rear 10 ft (0 ft for some beach lots); sides 0 & 5 ft Table 13.10.323-1
RM-3 to RM-4 Multifamily residential Height 28–35 ft (by USL); front 15 ft; sides 5 & 5 ft; rear 15 ft; FAR ~0.6 Table 13.10.323-2; § 13.10.323(D)
RF Attached/infill residential; limited ground-floor commercial if compatible Height 40 ft; front 10 ft; sides 5 & 5 ft; rear 15 ft; FAR 1.1–1.5 § 13.10.321(G); Table 13.10.323-2
A / CA Agriculture, ag support, small produce sales Front/side/rear 20 ft; ag structures 40 ft high; residential 28 ft § 13.10.311–.313 tables
PF Public/quasi-public facilities Height 3 stories/40 ft; front 10 ft; sides 5 ft; rear 5 ft; coverage 40–95% § 13.10.361–.363
PR Parks/open space, compatible recreation Min setbacks 30 ft all yards; height 28 ft; larger sites § 13.10.351–.353
TP Timber, watershed/habitat; very low-density residential Front 40 ft; sides/rear 20 ft; lot coverage 10%; height 28 ft; density 1 du/10–40 ac § 13.10.371–.373

Notes:

  • Residential charts include FAR, lot coverage, setbacks for each sub-district and special open-space minimums for multifamily (§ 13.10.323(C)–(D) ).
  • Commercial mixed-use residential is limited to 45 du/ac, with standard 5 ft side/rear setbacks—other special corridor and hospital provisions may apply (§ 13.10.334(A)–(C) ).
  • Minor exceptions allow modest relief (e.g., 15% setback reduction, 5% height, specified lot-coverage increases) without a full variance (§ 13.10.235(B) ). See Variances and Exceptions.

Other cross-cutting rules you should know

  • Design Review and site development permits apply to certain projects; thresholds and submittals are in Chapter 13.11 (§ 13.11.020, § 13.11.040 ). See Design Review.
  • Parking, circulation, and frontage standards can push setbacks larger along certain streets (§ 13.16; § 15.10.050 notes in tables) (commercial/PF/residential charts footnotes ).
  • Coastal Zone parcels must meet coastal permit procedures and LCP resource policies (§ 13.20.010–.020 ).
  • Nonconforming situations and amendments to existing permits have specific pathways (§ 13.10.260 et seq.; § 18.10.134 ).
  • Home occupations, temporary uses, weddings/events, and accessory structures have separate standards (§ 13.10.611–.616; ADUs § 13.10.681) (cross-references in residential/ag/TP tables ).

For signage, landscaping, and historic resources, see Signage, Landscaping and Screening, and Historic Preservation. State housing laws (e.g., two-unit/urban lot split) are implemented locally in § 13.10.327; see also California housing laws and California ADU law. Building design/construction must also meet the California Building Standards Code.

Checklist

  • Confirm your parcel’s base zoning and any combining/overlay district in the County GIS (§ 13.10.180; combining table excerpts for SP/W/Min)
  • Verify whether you are in the Coastal Zone and if a coastal development permit is required (§ 13.20.010–.020)
  • Identify if your intended use is allowed by right, needs a specific use permit, or is prohibited in your district (use charts: § 13.10.312, § 13.10.322, § 13.10.332, § 13.10.342, § 13.10.352, § 13.10.362, § 13.10.372, § 13.10.382)
  • Check dimensional standards (setbacks, height, lot coverage/FAR) in the applicable site and structural chart (e.g., § 13.10.313, § 13.10.323, § 13.10.334, § 13.10.353, § 13.10.363, § 13.10.373)
  • Confirm Parking, frontage improvements, and any Design Review triggers (footnotes reference § 15.10.050; § 13.11.040)
  • If standards are tight, evaluate a minor exception, variance, or PUD pathway (§ 13.10.235; § 13.10.230; § 18.30.183) and see Variances and Exceptions
  • If nonconforming, review continuation/amendment rules (§ 13.10.260 et seq.) and see Nonconforming Uses

Risks & Ambiguities

Issue Why it matters What to verify
Coastal Zone status Triggers coastal permit and LCP resource protections Check GIS, then Chapter 13.20 permit thresholds (§ 13.20.010–.020)
Overlay constraints (SP, W, Min) Can add habitat, utility, or ministerial housing rules Confirm combining layer and applicable sections (§ 13.10.400 table; § 13.10.494–.497)
Mixed-use rules in commercial zones Affects density, active frontages, and setbacks Apply § 13.10.334(A)–(C) standards and corridor maps
Fire safe/SRA setbacks May exceed zoning setbacks Check SRA status; apply Title 14 CCR § 1270+ per chart footnotes
Cannabis siting Limited to specific zones and setback buffers Cross-check § 13.10.365 excerpts and distribution limits (§ 13.10.365; 600-ft buffers)
Industrial performance standards Odor/smoke/noise constraints affect feasibility Review § 13.10.344–.346 and public facilities requirements (§ 13.10.345)
Nonconforming sites Alterations can require permits or be limited See § 13.10.260 et seq.; amendments per § 18.10.134

Plain-English Summary

Zoning in unincorporated Santa Cruz County sets what you can build and where. First, find your zoning in the GIS and check if you’re in the Coastal Zone. Then match your planned use and building envelope to your district’s allowed uses and standards. Multifamily and mixed-use projects follow special density/open-space rules, and many areas have overlays that add extra requirements. If you need relief from a standard, the code offers small “minor exceptions” and, in more unusual cases, variances.

Source References

  • Zoning Ordinance title, purpose, scope, applicability: § 13.10.110–.140
  • Zoning map and amendments: § 13.10.180–.185; amendments § 13.10.150; consistency § 13.10.170
  • Agricultural districts: § 13.10.311–.319; agricultural dimensions § 13.10.313(A)
  • Residential districts: § 13.10.321–.327; site/structural charts § 13.10.323; uses § 13.10.322
  • Commercial districts: purposes § 13.10.331; uses chart § 13.10.332; mixed-use standards § 13.10.334
  • Industrial districts: performance/public facilities/other standards § 13.10.344–.346
  • PR (Parks/Open Space): § 13.10.351–.355; PR dimensions § 13.10.353(B)
  • PF (Public Facilities): § 13.10.361–.366; PF dimensions § 13.10.363(B)–(C)
  • TP (Timber): § 13.10.371–.375; TP dimensions/density § 13.10.373
  • SU (Special Use): § 13.10.381–.386; SU standards § 13.10.383(B)
  • Coastal Zone regulations: § 13.20.010–.020
  • Minor exceptions, variances: § 13.10.235; § 13.10.230; PUD § 18.30.183
  • Combining/Overlay districts table (SP, W, Min): § 13.10.400 table excerpts

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  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Chapter 13.14) High relevance
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  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 8) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Title of) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Chapter 13.10) High relevance
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  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Title of) Medium relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 13.10.600) High relevance
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  • CBC § 3 (section and) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (chapter may) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Chapter 16.10) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 1) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Chapter 13.10) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (chapter and) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 9) High relevance
  • CFC § 1 (Chapter 16.50) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 1) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code Medium relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 1) Medium relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Title 16) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 16) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 3) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (Chapter 13.14) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (§ 1) High relevance
  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (section as) High relevance
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  • Santa Cruz County Zoning Code (section regulations) High relevance

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Frequently asked questions

What can I build on an R-1 lot in Santa Cruz County?

Single-family homes and typical accessory uses are allowed; exact approvals depend on the Residential Uses Chart for your R-1 suffix and whether you’re in the Coastal Zone. Common standards for mid-sized R-1 categories include a 20 ft front setback, 5 and 8 ft side setbacks, 15 ft rear setback, 28 ft height, and 40% lot coverage (Table 13.10.323-1; uses in § 13.10.322) .

How do I find my zoning and overlays for an unincorporated parcel?

Use the County GIS, which is the official zoning map, then check your base district and any combining overlays. The GIS zoning map is legally part of the zoning ordinance (§ 13.10.180), and overlay districts are listed in the combining-districts article (§ 13.10.400 table excerpts) .

Do I need a coastal development permit?

If your site is in the Coastal Zone, most development requires a coastal development permit and must conform to LCP policies. Chapter 13.20 establishes where/when coastal permits are required (§ 13.20.010–.020) .

What are the basic multifamily (RM) standards?

They vary by RM density category. Typical baselines: 15–20 ft front setback, 5–8 ft sides, 15 ft rear, 28–35 ft height depending on Urban Services Line, plus specific private/common open space minimums (Tables 13.10.323-2 and -3) .

Can I request small relief from setbacks or height without a full variance?

Yes—“minor exceptions” allow limited relief such as up to a 15% setback reduction, 5% height increase, and specified lot-coverage increases when criteria are met (§ 13.10.235(B)) .

Are ADUs allowed in unincorporated areas?

ADUs are subject to § 13.10.681 and state law; they’re addressed in the residential standards and definitions referenced by the site/structural charts. Confirm eligibility and standards for your lot (§ 13.10.323 notes; § 13.10.681 cited in tables) .

What are PF (Public Facilities) setbacks?

For PF, typical minimums are front 10 ft, sides 5 ft, rear 5 ft, with a 3-story/40 ft height cap and lot coverage up to 95%, plus larger setbacks when abutting residential/ag uses (§ 13.10.363(B)–(C)) .

What’s allowed in the Timber Production (TP) district?

Timber growing/harvesting and related functions are core uses. Residential density is very low (1 du/10–40 acres depending on Coastal Zone), with large setbacks and limited lot coverage (§ 13.10.372; § 13.10.373) .

Can small-scale agriculture occur in residential districts?

Small-scale commercial agriculture may be allowed as secondary to residential in RA (and by CUP/home-occupation standards in RR/R-1), provided compatibility criteria are met (§ 13.10.321(E)) .

When is design review required?

Design review is tied to site development/coastal permits, including certain multifamily, mixed-use, and larger single-family projects (§ 13.11.020, § 13.11.040) .

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