Because of physical constraints and safety issues on certain properties, the identification of a maximum intensity on the General Plan Land Use Map does not imply that all parcels could be developed at their maximum intensity. For all residential uses, the basic development intensity is one dwelling unit per buildable lot. Lot sizes noted in residential land use designations are for newly created lots only.
Commercial development, either new uses or expansions of existing uses, is permitted the maximum development intensity of the site as provided for in the Zoning Ordinance if the proposed development is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and implementation measures of the General Plan. Development intensities greater than the Zoning Ordinance maximum development intensity may be permitted up to the maximum development intensity bonus of the General Plan only if the proposed project provides public benefits or amenities as specified below.
Public benefits shall include physical improvements dedicated and reserved for public use, including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, trails and walkways, parks, athletic fields, and civic or public buildings (such as senior centers, youth facilities, city hall, etc.). The public benefit or amenity shall warrant the burdens of the development intensity bonus over the Zoning Ordinance maximum, subject to review and approval by the City.
(Resolution No. 99-24, 4/26/99)
The CG designation provides for more intense commercial uses, visitor serving uses and light industrial uses located on larger sites. Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) shall range from a maximum of 0.15 to 0.25. Uses that are permitted and conditionally permitted are defined in the Zoning Ordinance but would typically include the following: all permitted uses within the CN and CC designations and mixed commercial and residential projects, masonry supplies, plant nurseries, and restaurants, movie theaters and performing arts facilities. Housing affordable to low, very low and moderate income families shall also be permitted.
The CN designation is intended to provide for low intensity commercial activity such as individual retail and service uses and cultural and artistic uses emphasizing convenient shopping/service to the residents in the surrounding neighborhoods. This designation ensures that the types of uses and intensity of use must be compatible with nearby and adjacent residential areas. Businesses are generally smaller in floor area than those in other commercial categories and are located on smaller sites. Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) shall not exceed a maximum of 0.15. Uses that are permitted and conditionally permitted are defined in the Zoning Ordinance but would typically include the following: medical offices, small retail stores, bakeries, beauty salons and bookstores, small restaurants, nursery schools/day care facilities.
Neighborhood commercial uses are generally located within a convenient walking and/or bicycling distance from intended customers and shall be linked with surrounding neighborhoods by pedestrian and/or bicycle access. Landscaped buffers shall be provided around the project site between neighborhood commercial uses and other uses to ensure compatibility. All buildings shall be low-rise and shall include architectural/design features to be compatible with the neighborhood. Permitted uses and building intensities shall be compatible with surrounding land uses.
The CR designation allows for facilities utilized for low intensity recreational use and athletic activities such as hiking, equestrian, and tennis, and includes provision of food and beverage service for participants.
The CV designation provides for visitor serving uses which serve visitors and residents such as hotels and restaurants which respect the rural character and natural environmental setting. Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) shall range from a maximum of 0.15 to 0.25. CV designations are divided into two levels of density. Hotels are only permitted in CV-2 designations, the highest density designation. Visitor serving uses such as motels and hotels shall be consistent with compatible accessory uses, shall protect the surrounding properties, shall ensure safe traffic circulation and shall promote economically viable visitor serving areas of the City.
The CC designation is intended to provide for the resident serving needs of the community similar to the CN designation, but on parcels of land more suitable for concentrated commercial activity. The community commercial category plans for centers that offer a greater depth and range of merchandise in shopping and specialty goods than the neighborhood center although this category may include some of the uses also found in a neighborhood center. Often a supermarket or variety store functions as the anchor tenant. Floor-to-Area Ratio (FAR) shall range from a maximum of 0.15 to 0.20. Uses that are permitted and conditionally permitted are defined in the Zoning Ordinance but would typically include the following: all permitted uses within the CN designation, financial institutions, medical clinics, restaurants, service stations and health care facilities. The uses shall be located so as to prevent detrimental effects on adjacent land and to ensure access to the street system. Locations shall be suitably separated from residential development. All areas proposing a community commercial land use shall provide details regarding location, architecture, site design, landscaping, circulation, signage, height, and scale of the proposed development.
The FHA Overlay identifies those areas identified by FEMA to be at a risk of flooding.
The HP Overlay provides for the protection and preservation of existing historically significant sites, area, or structures which contribute to Malibu's sense of time, place, community, or identity.
The I designation accommodates public and quasi-public uses and facilities in the City. The maximum Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) is 0.15. The FAR may be increased to a maximum of 0.20 where additional significant public benefits and amenities are provided as part of the project. Uses that are permitted and/or conditionally permitted include but are not limited to the following: emergency communications and services, libraries, museums, maintenance yards, educational (private and public) and religious institutions, community centers, parks and recreational facilities, and governmental facilities including police and fire stations.
(Resolution No. 11-23)
The MHR designation is intended to accommodate the existing mobilehome parks and would allow single-family homes at one unit per acre.
The MFBF designation consists primarily of existing multifamily development on beach front lots in the City and is intended to provide for a variety of residential opportunities ranging from single-family to multiple-family. Multifamily Beach Front (MFBF) allows for one unit per 1,885 square feet of lot area, not to exceed four units per lot.
The MF designation describes an area with multifamily development and provides for a variety of residential opportunities and uses. Multifamily Residential (MF) allows for up to six units per acre with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet.
The PD designation provides for a mix of residential and recreational development on the Crummer Trust property located east of Malibu Bluffs State park and south of Pacific Coast Highway.
(Resolution No. 09-43, 7/13/09)
The PRF designation provides for private recreational facilities whose members receive membership through deeded rights, property ownership or membership.
The OS designation provides for publicly owned land which is dedicated to recreation or preservation of the City's natural resources. This designation primarily addresses public beaches, parklands and preserves within the City boundaries.
The RVP designation provides for recreational vehicle parks and requires ten-acre minimum lot size.
The RR designation is intended for sensitively designed, large lot single-family residential development, ranging from 1 to 40 acres, as well as agricultural uses and animal keeping which respects surrounding residents, and the natural environment.
This land use designation includes all remaining single-family residential areas. It is intended to enhance the rural characteristics of the community by maintaining low density single-family residential development on lots ranging from 0.25 to 1 acre in size in a manner which respects surrounding property owners and the natural environment. Single-Family Low (SFL) allows for creation of up to two lots per acre with a minimum lot size of 0.5 acre. Single-Family Medium (SFM) allows for the creation of up to four lots per acre with a minimum lot size of 0.25 acre.
The SP Overlay enables the City to address unique areas within the community which warrant a comprehensive set of land use policies and standards through adoption and implementation of specific plans. The SP Overlay shall be developed according to adopted performance standards, including traffic, geological, hydroelectrical and wastewater impacts.