The purposes of Coastal-Oriented Zones are as follows:
A.
Coastal-Oriented Hotel and Restaurant (CO-HR) Zone. The Coastal-Oriented
Hotel and Restaurant (CO-HR) Zone, strives to promote, maintain and
protect visitor-serving uses. Hotels and restaurants are the primary
uses.
B.
Coastal-Oriented Hotel and Visitor-Serving (CO-HV) Zone. The
Coastal-Oriented Hotel and Visitor-Serving (CO-HV) Zone, because of
its proximity to the shoreline and location along two major arteries,
strives to promote, maintain and protect visitor-serving and commercial
recreational uses. Tourist and traveler related uses shall be encouraged
in this zone in a manner which does not detract from the desirability
of the shoreline as a place to visit. Residential uses are appropriate
in certain areas. Land classified in the CO-HV Zone may also be overlaid
with a second classification of being in the Coastal-Oriented Commercial,
Arts and Recreation (CO-CAR) Zone.
C.
Coastal-Oriented Harbor (CO-H) Zone. The Coastal-Oriented
Harbor (CO-H) Zone strives to maintain the harbor as primarily a working
harbor with visitor-serving and coastal-related uses secondary to
coastal-dependent uses, and that Stearns Wharf will consist of a mixture
of visitor-serving, and coastal-dependent and coastal-related uses.
In addition, this zone is intended to preserve and protect the coastal
environment in terms of light, air, and visual amenities.
D.
Coastal-Oriented Commercial, Arts, and Recreation (CO-CAR) Zone. The Coastal-Oriented Commercial, Arts, and Recreation (CO-CAR) Zone
strives to achieve balanced use of the City's Waterfront and maintain
the small scale, local character that is unique to the Waterfront
area. Land uses shall be encouraged in this zone that maintain and
enhance the desirability of the Waterfront as a place to work, visit,
and live. This zone is intended to foster a vital, mixed-use neighborhood
and preserve and protect the coastal environment in terms of light,
air, and visual amenities. Land classified in the COCAR Zone may also
be classified in the Coastal-Oriented Hotel and Visitor-Serving (CO-HV)
Zone.
E.
Coastal-Oriented Manufacturing Industrial (CO-MI) Zone. The
Coastal-Oriented Manufacturing Industrial (CO-MI) Zone strives to
provide for appropriate coastal-dependent and coastal-related industrial
uses in close proximity to the Harbor/Wharf Complex. The zone encourages
the establishment of coastal-oriented industrial uses in keeping with
the policies of the California Coastal Act and the City's Local Coastal
Plan.
Table 30.35.020 and the subsections that follow prescribe the
land use regulations for Coastal-Oriented Zones.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 30.295, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited.
The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to
various uses. Numbers in parentheses refer to specific limitations
listed at the end of the table. Section numbers in the right-hand
column refer to other sections of this Title.
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TABLE 30.35.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS–COASTAL-ORIENTED
ZONES
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"A" Allowed Use
"PSP" Performance Standard Permit Required
"CUP" Conditional Use Permit Required
"–" Use Not Allowed
"(#)" Specific Limitations at the end of the table
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Use Classification
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CO-HR
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CO-HV
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CO-H
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CO-CAR
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CO-MI
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Additional Regulations
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Residential Uses
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Residential Uses
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–
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A
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–
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A
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–
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§30.185.360, Residential Uses in the CO-HV and CO-CAR Zones
§30.185.040, Accessory Dwelling Units
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Public and Semi-Public Uses
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College and Trade School
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–
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–
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–
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A(1)
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–
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Community Assembly
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CUP
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CUP
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CUP(2)
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CUP
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–
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Cultural Institution
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–
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A
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A(2)
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A
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–
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Harbor, Port, and Marina Facilities
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–
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–
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A
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–
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–
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Instructional Services
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–
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–
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–
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A
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–
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Park and Recreation Facilities
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–
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–
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–
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A
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–
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§30.185.350, Recreation Facilities
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Public Facility
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–
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–
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A(3)
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A(3)
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CUP
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Commercial Uses
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Aquaculture Facilities
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–
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–
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–
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A
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–
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Artist Studio
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–
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–
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–
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A
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–
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Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
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Automobile/Vehicle Rentals
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–
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A/CUP (4)
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A(4)
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A/CUP(4)
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A(4)
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Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing
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–
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A(5)
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A(2,5)
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A(5)
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A(5)
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Fueling Station
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–
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CUP(6)
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PSP(3)
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CUP
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CUP
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§30.185.090, Automobile/Vehicle Fueling Stations or Car Washing Facilities
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Service and Repair, Minor
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–
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–
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A(5)
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A(5)
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A(5)
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Business Services
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–
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–
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–
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A(7)
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–
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Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
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Small-scale
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–
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–
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–
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A
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–
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Eating and Drinking Establishments
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A(6)
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A
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A(2)
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A
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–
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Hotels and Similar Uses
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A
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A
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–
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CUP
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–
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§30.185.220, Hotels and Similar Uses
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Maintenance and Repair Services
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–
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–
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A(5)
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A(5)
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A(5)
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Offices
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Business and Professional
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–
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CUP(8)
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A(2,9)
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A(9)
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–
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Parking, Public or Private
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–
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A
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A
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A
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A
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Retail Sales
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Food and Beverage Sales
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–
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A(6,10)
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A(2,10)
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A(10)
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–
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General Retail
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–
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A(11)
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A(2,11)
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A(11)
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–
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Industrial Uses
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Automobile and Vehicle Repair, Major
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–
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–
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A(5)
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A(5)
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A(5)/ CUP
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Custom Manufacturing
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–
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–
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–
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A
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A(5)/ CUP
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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–
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–
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PSP(12)
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PSP(12)
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PSP(12)
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§30.185.380, Seafood Odor Control
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Hazardous Waste Management Facility
|
–
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–
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–
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–
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CUP
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Chapter 30.55, Hazardous Waste Management Facility (HWMF) Overlay Zone
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
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–
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–
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A(13)
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–
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A
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Industry, Limited
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–
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–
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A(5)
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A(5)
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A(5)/CUP
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Research and Development
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–
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–
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–
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A(3)
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A(3)/CUP
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Warehousing and Storage
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–
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–
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A(5)
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A(5)
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A(5)/CUP
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§30.185.310, Outdoor Storage
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Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
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Public Works and Utilities
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–
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–
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–
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–
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CUP
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Other Applicable Types
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Accessory Uses and Buildings
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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§30.185.030, Accessory Uses and §30.140.020, Accessory Buildings
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Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments
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CUP(14)
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CUP(14)
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CUP(14)
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CUP(14)
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CUP(14)
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§30.185.075, Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments
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Animal Keeping
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–
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A
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–
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A
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–
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§30.185.210, Horse
Keeping and SBMC 6.08, Care and Keeping of Animals
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Cannabis Cultivation, Personal
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§30.185.110, Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use
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Mixed-Use Development
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Mixed-Use Development is allowed subject to the regulations
of the specific uses and applicable zone and permit requirements for
any individual use or component of the project.
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Mobilehome
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§30.185.270, Mobilehomes, Recreational Vehicles, and Modular Units, Individual Use; and §30.185.420 Temporary Uses
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Nonconforming Use
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Chapter 30.165, Nonconforming Uses, Site Development, and Uses
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Solar Energy Systems
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§30.140.090.D.8, Solar Energy Systems, and §30.185.400, Solar Energy Systems
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Temporary Use
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§30.185.420, Temporary Uses
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Specific Limitations:
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1.
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Limited to schools for the arts or coastal-oriented education
facilities.
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2.
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Limited to Stearns Wharf or as secondary harbor uses.
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3.
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Limited to marine-related facilities.
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4.
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Allowed if boat, boat trailer, or personal watercraft rental,
CUP for automobile rental in the CO-HV and CO-CAR Zones only.
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5.
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Limited to boats, personal watercraft, and marine-related equipment,
CUP in the CO-MI Zone for other uses allowed in the M-I Zone.
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6.
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Food and Beverage Sales, Eating and Drinking Establishments-Convenience,
and Fueling Stations are not allowed in the area bounded by Cabrillo
Boulevard on the southeast, Los Patos Way on the southwest and the
existing railroad right-of-way on the north, due to concerns about
protection of the sensitive habitat character and aesthetics of the
Andree Clark Bird Refuge, except that Food and Beverage Sales are
allowed as an accessory use.
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7.
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Limited to printing and copying, blueprint services, advertising
and mailing, photo finishing, model building, and publishing.
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8.
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Limited to the second and third floors of commercial structures
and where the Review Authority makes the required findings pursuant
to subsection B, below.
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9.
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Limited to offices of businesses or persons engaged in coastal-related
activities.
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10.
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Limited to 2,500 square feet of floor area per lot.
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11.
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Limited to uses that are primarily coastal-related, coastal-dependent,
visitor-serving, or of a commercial recreational nature specific to
the Coastal Zone such as bait and tackle shops, marine supply and
related equipment sales, specialty and gift shops, and bicycle, roller
skating, moped, dive gear, surfing, and other recreational equipment
rental stores.
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12.
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Limited to seafood facilities.
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13.
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Allowed as a secondary harbor use only when limited to facilities
exclusively serving the area within the CO-H Zone.
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14.
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Limited to uses permitted in the zone.
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A.
Dual Zoning: CO-HV and CO-CAR. The land uses allowances within
the CO-HV Zone and the COCAR Zone apply within the dual CO-CAR/CO-HV
Zone.
B.
Additional Land Use Regulations: CO-HV Zone.
1.
Required Findings for Business and Professional Offices. Business and Professional Offices may only be allowed where
the Review Authority finds that:
2.
Other Allowed Uses in the CO-HV Zone. Other
visitor-serving or commercial recreational uses deemed appropriate
by the Planning Commission are allowed in the CO-HV Zone.
C.
Additional Land Use Regulations: CO-H Zone.
1.
Other Allowed Uses and Development in the CO-H Zone. The following uses and development are allowed in the CO-H
Zone.
a.
Primary Harbor Uses: Other coastal-dependent uses
as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
b.
Secondary Harbor Uses: Other coastal-related uses
as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
c.
Stearns Wharf Uses: Other coastal-dependent, coastal-related,
and visitor-serving uses as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
2.
Five Year Review of Uses. At least once every
five years from March 30, 1993, the Board of Harbor Commissioners
shall review the extent and nature of the uses existing in the Harbor
and Shoreline Area of the CO-H Zone and make a recommendation to the
Planning Commission regarding the adequacy of coastal-dependent uses
(Harbor primary uses) in relation to coastal-related and visitor-serving
uses (Harbor secondary uses) in order to assure that the harbor remains
a working harbor. A review of the mix of uses may occur at any other
time at the direction of the Board of Harbor Commissioners or Planning
Commission. Subsequent reviews shall be at five year intervals thereafter.
The Coastal Commission shall receive a copy of the recommendation
and accompanying background materials associated with each review.
D.
Additional Land Use Regulations: CO-CAR Zone. Other coastal-dependent,
coastal-oriented, commercial recreational, or arts-related uses that
are found to be consistent with the intent of the COCAR Zone by the
Planning Commission are allowed in the CO-CAR Zone.
E.
Additional Land Use Regulations: CO-MI Zone. The following
uses and development are allowed in the CO-MI Zone.
1.
Other
coastal-related uses deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission.
2.
Any other use permitted in the M-I Zone subject to the restrictions and limitations contained therein and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit may be granted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 30.215, Conditional Use Permits, subject to the following additional findings:
a.
The use is compatible with coastal-dependent or coastal-related uses;
and
b.
The property would have no feasible economic value if limited to
coastal-dependent or coastal-related uses. This finding shall be substantiated
by competent evidence determined by the Planning Commission to be
objective which includes no present or future demand for coastal-dependent
or coastal-related uses. Structures in existence or developments which
have a valid and unexpired approval from the Coastal Commission on
the effective date of this subsection may be used for all uses permitted
in the M-I Zone.
(Ord. 5815, 2017; Ord. 5834, 2018; Ord. 6027 § 4, 2021)
Table 30.35.030 prescribes the development standards for Coastal-Oriented Zones. Section numbers refer to other sections of this Title. Additional regulations that apply throughout the City are located in Division III, Citywide Regulations.
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TABLE 30.35.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS–COASTAL-ORIENTED
ZONES
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Zone
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CO-HR
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CO-HV
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CO-H
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CO-CAR [CO-HV/COCAR(A)]
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CO-MI
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Lot Size and Street Frontage
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Minimum Net Lot Area for Newly Created Lots (sq. ft.)
|
None
|
Lots that include residential uses: 3,500
Otherwise: None
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None
|
Lots that include residential uses: 3,500
Otherwise: None
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None
|
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Minimum Public Street Frontage
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None
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Structures and portions of structures used for residential
purposes:
Same as R-M Zone
Otherwise: None
|
None
|
Structures and portions of structures used for residential
purposes:
Same as R-M Zone
Otherwise: None
|
None
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See §30.140.180, Street Frontage and Access; and §30.140.120, Location of Lot Lines
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Residential Density
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Maximum Base Residential Density
|
N/A
|
Structures and portions of structures used for residential
purposes:
Same as R-M Zone
Otherwise: N/A
|
N/A
|
Structures and portions of structures used for residential
purposes:
Same as R-M Zone
Otherwise: N/A
|
N/A
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Additional Density Allowances
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
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Structure Form and Location
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Maximum Height (ft.)
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45;
30 when located in the area bounded by Cabrillo Boulevard on
the southeast, Los Patos Way on the southwest and the existing railroad
right-of-way on the north
|
30
|
45
|
Same as MI Zone
| |
|
Adjacent to RS or R-2 Zone
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Same as MI Zone
|
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Additional Height Limitations Adjacent to
all Residential Zones
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Height is further limited in accordance with §30.140.170, Solar Access Height Limitations
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Minimum Setbacks (ft.)
|
See also §30.140.090, Encroachments into Setbacks and Open Yards
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program
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|
Front
|
Portions of structures 15 feet or less: 10
Portions of structures more than 15 feet in height: 20;
100 when located in the area bounded by Cabrillo Boulevard on
the southeast, Los Patos Way on the southwest and the existing railroad
right-of-way on the north
|
None
|
Residential only development: Same as
R-M Zone
Otherwise: None
|
None
| |
|
Interior, Adjacent to a Nonresidential Zone
|
None
|
None
|
Residential only development: Same as
R-M Zone
Otherwise: None
|
None
| |
|
Interior, Adjacent to a Residential Zone
|
Residential structures, and the residential portions
of mixed-use development: Same as R-M Zone
Nonresidential structures and the nonresidential
portions of any structure in a mixed-use development, 30 feet in height
or less: 15
Nonresidential structures, and the nonresidential
portion of any structure in a mixed-use development, more than 30
feet in height: 20
Portions of structures used by both the residential and nonresidential
uses are subject to the setback requirement for nonresidential structures.
|
None
|
Residential only development: Same as
R-M Zone
Otherwise: None
|
None
| |
|
Uncovered Parking
|
See §30.175.060, Location of Required Automobile and Bicycle Parking
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|
Open Yard
| |||||
|
Open Yards
|
Any lot developed with residential uses shall provide open yard pursuant to §30.140.140, Open Yards.
See Chapter 30.150, Average Unit-Size Density Incentive Program
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A.
Dual Zoning: CO-HV and CO-CAR. The CO-CAR Zone development
standards shall apply to all development projects on land with a dual
CO-HV/CO-CAR zoning designation.
