The purposes of the "Public and Semi-Public"
Districts are to:
A.
Provide areas for a wide range of public
facilities, including parks and open space, educational facilities,
municipal offices, the Civic Center, museums or performance spaces,
City yards, and other public or quasi-public facilities.
B.
Ensure that the development and operation
of public and semi-public uses protects and enhances the character
and quality of life of surrounding residential areas.
C.
Retain the beach as Santa Monica's character-defining
open space, preserving the area as a scenic resource that serves as
a local gathering place, and enhances the beach-going experience with
limited visitor-serving uses.
D.
Ensure the provision of services and facilities
needed to serve residents, businesses, and visitors and maintain a
high quality of life standard.
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The specific designations and the
additional purposes of the Public and Semi-Public Districts are:
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CC Civic Center. This
Zoning District is intended to be the cultural and institutional core
of Santa Monica, with a mix of high intensity government and cultural
uses with significant gathering spaces and parks combined with civic
buildings and connections to the beach and Downtown areas. Commercial,
retail, office, affordable, workforce and market-rate housing, and
community facilities such as early childhood centers are also allowed
in this mixed-use District. This District is consistent with the LUCE's
Institutional/Public Lands land use designation.
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PL Institutional/Public Lands. This Zoning District is for public or semi-public facilities, including
municipal offices, schools, libraries, museums, or performance spaces,
cemeteries, corporation yards, utility stations, and similar uses.
This District is consistent with the LUCE's Institutional/Public Lands
land use designation.
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OS Parks and Open Space. This Zoning District is intended to preserve, enhance, and expand
Santa Monica's existing open space, parks, beaches, and recreational
areas, providing residents with easy access to a relaxing, visually
appealing amenity that provides opportunities for healthy recreation.
This District is applied to areas that will remain as parks or green
open space, or be developed as such. Other allowed uses in this designation
include supporting structures such as recreation centers, gymnasiums,
community meeting facilities and small-scale retail uses that support
outdoor recreation, such as restaurants, refreshment stands, or sporting
equipment and rental vendors. This District is consistent with the
LUCE's Parks and Open Space land use designation.
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(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015)
Table 9.15.020 prescribes the land
use regulations for Public and Semi-Public Districts. The regulations
for each district are established by letter designations listed below.
These designations apply strictly to the permissibility of land uses;
applications for buildings or structures may require discretionary
review.
"P" designates permitted uses.
"L(#)" designates limited uses, which
are permitted by right, provided they comply with specific limitations
listed at the end of the table.
"CUP" designates use classifications
that are permitted after review and approval of a Conditional Use
Permit.
"MUP" designates use classifications
that are permitted after review and approval of a Minor Use Permit.
"–" designates uses that are
not permitted.
Land uses are defined in Chapter 9.51, Use Classifications. Use classifications and sub-classifications not listed in the table are prohibited. Accessory uses are permissible when they are determined by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary and customarily associated with and appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to, the principal uses and which are consistent and not more disturbing or disruptive than permitted uses. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right-hand column refer to other Sections of this Ordinance.
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TABLE 9.15.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—PUBLIC
AND SEMI-PUBLIC DISTRICTS
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Use Classification
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CC
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PL
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OS
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Additional Regulations
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Residential Uses
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Residential Housing Types
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See sub-classifications below.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
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P
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
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Multiple-Unit Dwelling
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P
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
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Senior Citizen Multiple-Unit
Residential
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P
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.195, Multiple-Unit Dwelling Projects
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Single Room Occupancy Housing
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.330, Single Room Occupancy Housing
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Group Residential
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Congregate Housing
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.110, Congregate and Transitional Housing
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Senior Group Residential
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.310, Senior Group Residential
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Emergency Shelters
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-
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P
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-
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Section 9.31.130, Emergency Shelters
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Family Day Care
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See sub-classifications below.
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Large
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P
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P
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P
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Section 9.31.140, Family Day Care, Large
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Small
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P
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P
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P
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Residential Care Facilities
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See sub-classifications below.
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Residential Care, General
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
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Residential Care, Limited
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
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Residential Care, Senior
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.270, Residential Care Facilities
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Hospice, General
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-
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-
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-
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Hospice, Limited
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-
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-
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-
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Supportive Housing
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Transitional Housing
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.110, Congregate and Transitional Housing
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Public and Semi-Public Uses
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Adult Day Care
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P
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P
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P
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Cemetery
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-
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P
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-
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Child Care and Early Education Facilities
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P
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P
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P
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Section 9.31.120, Child Care and Early Education Facilities
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Colleges and Trade Schools, Public
or Private
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L(3)
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P
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-
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Community Assembly
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P
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P
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L(3)
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Community Gardens
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-
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P
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P
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Cultural Facilities
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P
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P
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P
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Parks and Recreation Facilities,
Public
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P
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P
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P
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Public Safety Facilities
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P
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P
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-
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Schools, Public or Private
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L(3)
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P
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-
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Social Service Centers
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P
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P
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-
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Commercial Uses
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Banks and Financial Institutions
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Business Services
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Commercial, Entertainment, and Recreation
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See sub-classifications below.
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Cinemas/Theaters
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-
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-
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MUP(3)
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Convention and Conference
Centers
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P
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-
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-
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Large-Scale Facility
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-
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-
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-
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Small-Scale Facility
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-
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.340, Small-Scale Facility, Game Arcades
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Eating and Drinking Establishments
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See sub-classifications below.
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Restaurants, Full-Service
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L(1)
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L(2)
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L(2)
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Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
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Restaurants, Limited Service
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L(1)
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L(2)
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L(2)
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Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
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Restaurants, Take-Out Only
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L(1)
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L(2)
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-
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Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
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With Outdoor Eating Areas
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L(1)
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L(2)
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L(2)
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Section 9.31.200, Outdoor Dining and Seating on Sidewalks
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Food Hall (up to 175 seats)
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CUP
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CUP
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CUP
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Food and Beverage Sales
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See sub-classifications below.
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Convenience Markets
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
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Farmers Markets
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-
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P
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CUP
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General Markets
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.040, Alcoholic Beverage Sales
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Live-Work
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.170, Live-Work Units
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Lodging
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See sub-classifications below.
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Hotels and Motels
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CUP
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-
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-
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Offices
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See sub-classifications below.
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Business and Professional
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L(4)/CUP
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L(3)
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-
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Creative
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L(4)/CUP
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-
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-
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Walk-In Clientele
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L(4)/CUP
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-
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-
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Parking, Public or Private
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L(3)
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P
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L(5)
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General Personal Services
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L\(1)
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-
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-
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Retail Sales
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See sub-classifications below.
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General Retail Sales, Small-Scale
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L(1)
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-
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-
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Section 9.31.220, Outdoor Retail Display and Sales
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Swap Meet
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MUP
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MUP
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MUP
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Section 9.31.360, Swap Meets
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Transportation, Communication,
and Utilities Uses
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Citywide Bikeshare Facility
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P
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P
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P
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Communication Facilities
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See sub-classifications below.
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Antennas and Transmission
Towers
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CUP
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CUP
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-
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Equipment Within Buildings
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-
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P
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-
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Utilities, Major
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-
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P
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-
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Utilities, Minor
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-
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P
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-
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Specific Limitations:
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(1)
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Permitted as part of a mixed-use
development
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(2)
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Permitted only as an accessory to
a primary use. Must be located within the same building as a primary
use.
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(3)
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Limited to public, quasi-public,
or nonprofit establishments.
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(4)
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Public, quasi-public, and nonprofit
offices are permitted. Conditional Use Permit required for private
offices.
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(5)
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Limited to public parking for beach
or park users.
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(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2520CCS § 13,
adopted June 14, 2016; Ord. No. 2649CCS § 20, adopted September
8, 2020; Ord. No. 2726CCS § 9, adopted October 25, 2022; Ord. No. 2742CCS § 2, adopted April 11, 2023)
Table 9.15.030 prescribes the development
standards for the Public and Semi-Public Districts. Additional regulations
are denoted with Section numbers in the right-hand column or with
individual letters in parentheses. Section numbers refer to other
Sections of this Article, while individual letters in parentheses
refer to subsections that directly follow the table. Development standards
for the Civic Center (CC) district are as prescribed in the Civic
Center Specific Plan, which is hereby incorporated by reference. Where
Zoning Ordinance provisions are not specifically addressed by the
Civic Center Specific Plan, the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. Where
there is a conflict between compliance with the Civic Center Specific
Plan and the Zoning Ordinance, the Civic Center Specific Plan shall
control except where the conflicting Zoning Ordinance provision was
adopted through voter initiative in which case the initiative shall
control.
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TABLE 9.15.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—PUBLIC
AND PARK DISTRICTS
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|---|---|---|---|
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Standard
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PL
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OS
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Additional Regulations
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Parcel and Intensity Standards
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Minimum Parcel Size (sq. ft.)
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20,000
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5,000
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Building Form and Location
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Maximum Building Height (stories/ft.)
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2/32′
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2/28′; 1/20′ west of
the centerline of Ocean Avenue and Barnard Way
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Section 9.04.050, Measuring Height
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Minimum Setbacks (ft., measured from
property line)
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Street Frontage
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10′
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20′
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Interior Side and Rear
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10′; 15′ when abutting
a residential district
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10′
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Maximum Parcel Coverage (% of a parcel)
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NA
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25′
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Additional Standards
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Accessory Dwelling Units
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Section 9.31.025, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
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Accessory Food Service
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Section 9.31.030, Accessory Food Service
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Accessory Structures
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Section 9.21.020, Accessory Buildings and Structures
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Exceptions to Height Limits
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Section 9.21.060, Height Exceptions
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Fences and Walls
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Section 9.21.050, Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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Home Occupation
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Section 9.31.160, Home Occupation
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Landscaping
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Section 9.15.030(A), Chapter 9.26, Landscaping
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Lighting
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Section 9.21.080, Lighting
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Off-Street Parking and Loading
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Chapter 9.28, Parking, Loading, and Circulation
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Projections into Required Setbacks
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Section 9.21.110, Projections into Required Setbacks
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Signs
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Chapter 9.61, Signs
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Screening
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Section 9.21.140, Screening
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Solar Energy Systems
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Section 9.21.150, Solar Energy Systems
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Trash Screening and Enclosure
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Section 9.21.130 Resource Recovery and Recycling Standards
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A.
Planting Areas, Public District. In the Public and Semi-Public Districts, the following landscaping
requirements apply.
1.
Setback Areas Adjoining Streets. All visible portions of a required setback area adjoining
a street that are not used for driveways or walks shall consist of
planting areas, landscape, or pedestrian amenities.
2.
Interior Setback Areas. At least 50% of each required interior side setback area
and rear setback area shall be planting area having a minimum width
of 7.5 feet adjoining a side or rear parcel line. The width of a required
planting area may be reduced to 3 feet in one side or rear setback
areas adjoining a driveway, and a nonresidential accessory structure
may occupy a portion of the planting area in a rear setback area.
(Added by Ord. No. 2486CCS §§ 1, 2, adopted June 23, 2015; amended by Ord. No. 2520CCS § 17,
adopted June 14, 2016; Ord. No. 2649CCS § 21, adopted September
8, 2020)
