Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Title. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Title identifies the requirements of project proposals, and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.
(A) 
Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions). For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC § 17.24.040 (Determination on unlisted uses).
(B) 
Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.
(C) 
Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:
(1) 
Permitted (P). A land use shown with a "P" indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.
(2) 
Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an "A" indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.
(3) 
Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with "MUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a minor use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.
(4) 
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with "CUP" indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.
(5) 
Not Permitted (–). A land use shown with a "–" is not allowed in the applicable zone.
(6) 
Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "T" indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.
(7) 
Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with "TUP" indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a temporary use permit pursuant to PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.
(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)
The land uses allowed in the mixed-use zones are listed in Table 17.54.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones), together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominately permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.
In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the "Specific Use Regulations" column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.
Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use
MU 11
MU 21
MU 31
Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing
–
–
–
Aerospace Services
–
–
–
Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and Storage
–
–
–
Animal Husbandry and Production
–
–
–
Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic
A
A
A
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry and Beekeeping
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Aquaculture
–
–
–
Crop Production
–
–
–
Farmstands
–
–
–
Garden/Greenhouse, Private
A
A
A
Horticultural Production
–
–
–
Kennels, Private/Hobby
–
–
–
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public
–
–
–
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Fueling Station
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Travel Center
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Major
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Minor
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Vehicle Rental
–
–
–
Vehicle Sales, New
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Vehicle Sales, Used
–
–
–
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles and Equipment
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair)
Vehicle Towing/Impounding
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.93.040 (Vehicle towing/impounding)
Vehicle Washing and Detailing
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.180 (Vehicle washing and detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)
Eating and Drinking Establishments and Entertainment Uses
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery
MUP
MUP
MUP
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Cafe/Bakery
P
P
P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center
MUP
P
P
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor (Accessory)
A
A
A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor (Accessory)
A, MUP
A, MUP
A, MUP
Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)).
On-Sale Alcohol Beverage Establishment as an Accessory Use (Accessory)
A, MUP
A, MUP
A, MUP
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Outdoor Dining (Accessory)
A
A
A
See PMC § 17.92.100 (Outdoor dining (accessory))
Outdoor Entertainment
–
–
–
Restaurant, Bona Fide
P
P
P
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out
P
P
P
Restaurant, Drive-Through
CUP 3
CUP 3
CUP 3
See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and drive-through services)
Film, Research and Development
Film Production and Post Production
–
–
–
Research and Development
–
–
–
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space
MUP
MUP
MUP
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without tasting room or > 10,000 sf
–
–
–
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with tasting room and <10,000 sf
MUP
MUP
MUP
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.93.010 (Commercial vehicle parking as a primary use)
Construction and Materials Yards
–
–
–
Food or Beverage Manufacturing
CUP
CUP
CUP
Hazardous Materials Facility
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling, and Distribution
–
–
–
Manufacturing, Outdoors
–
–
–
Manufacturing/Processing, Light
–
–
–
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy
–
–
–
Mining/Resource Extraction
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.67.120 (Mining and quarry special standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and Reclamation)
Ministorage Warehousing or Facility
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.93.020 (Ministorage warehousing or facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary)
T; TUP
T; TUP
T; TUP
If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). See also PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).
Salvage Yards
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)
Temporary Structures or Storage Facilities (Temporary and Accessory)
A, TUP
A, TUP
A, TUP
See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast
CUP
CUP
CUP
Lodging – Extended Stay
–
–
CUP
Lodging – Hotels
–
MUP
MUP
Lodging – Motels
–
MUP
MUP
Lodging – Timeshares
–
–
–
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government
MUP
P
P
Cultural Institutions
MUP
MUP
MUP
Hospital
–
–
–
Public Service Facility
MUP
P
P
Social Service Facilities
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.94.040 (Social service facilities with congregate meal facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted
MUP
MUP
MUP
Athletic Fields, Lighted
–
–
–
Campground
–
–
–
Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums
–
–
–
College/University
CUP
CUP
CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor
MUP
P
P
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf)
P
P
P
See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 sf – 12,000 sf (gross sf)
MUP
P
P
See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf)
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)
Family Day Care Center
P
P
P
See PMC § 17.92.060 (Family day care center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf
P
P
P
Instructional Services, > 5,001 sf
MUP
P
P
Open Space, Natural
P
P
P
Parks and Recreation Facilities
P
P
P
See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)
Retreat Center
–
–
–
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
–
–
–
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12)
CUP
CUP
CUP
Tutoring Facilities
P
P
P
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf
MUP
MUP
MUP
Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf
CUP
CUP
CUP
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
P
P
P
Only ADUs (not JADUs) are allowed within multifamily housing developments. See PMC § 17.91.010 (Accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit standards).
Agricultural Worker Housing
–
–
–
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.91.030 (Caretaker's units (accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home
P
P
P
Cottage Food Operation (Accessory)
A, MUP
A, MUP
A, MUP
See PMC § 17.91.040 (Cottage food operation)
Cottage Industry (Accessory)
A, MUP
A, MUP
A, MUP
Emergency Shelters
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.94.020 (Emergency shelters)
Group Residential Home
CUP
CUP
CUP
Home Occupation (Accessory)
A
A
A
Live/Work
P
P
P
Model Home (on-site)
TUP
TUP
TUP
See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.91.050 (Manufactured/mobile home parks) and PMC § 17.91.060 (Manufactured/mobile home park closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small
P
P
P
Residential Care Facilities, Large
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.91.070 (Residential care facilities, large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached
P
P
P
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached
–
–
–
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex
P
P
P
Multifamily Dwelling, Triplex/Quadplex
P
P
P
Multifamily Residential, Greater Than or Equal to Five Units
P
P
P
Manufactured/Mobile Home
–
–
–
Single-Room Occupancy
CUP
CUP
MUP
Sober Living Home
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.91.080 (Sober living home)
Supportive Housing
CUP
CUP
CUP
Transitional Housing
CUP
CUP
CUP
Yard Sales (Temporary Use)
P
P
P
See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.010 (Adult-oriented businesses)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Large
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.91.020 (Alcohol and drug treatment facility)
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Small
MUP
MUP
MUP
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale
CUP
CUP
CUP
See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Animal Sales and Services
MUP
P
P
Auction Sales, Indoor
CUP
CUP
CUP
Auction Sales, Outdoor
–
–
–
ATM (Accessory Use)
A
A
A
Bail Bonds
–
–
–
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions
P
P
P
Building Materials Sales and Services
–
–
–
Business to Business Support Services
–
–
–
Check-Cashing Businesses
–
–
–
Convenience Market
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.030 (Convenience markets) and PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory)
A, CUP
A, CUP
A, CUP
See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and drive-through services)
Farmers' Market (Temporary)
TUP
TUP
TUP
See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Food Preparation, Commercial
–
–
–
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading
MUP
P
P
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries
–
–
–
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf
P
P
P
General Retail 5,001 sf – 25,000
MUP
P
P
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000
–
–
–
Grocery Store
MUP
P
P
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending2
A
A
A
Laundromat
P
P
P
Massage Establishment, Accessory
A
A
A
See PMC § 17.92.090 (Massage establishment (accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone
–
–
–
Medical Services, Extended Care
–
CUP
CUP
Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic
P
P
P
Medical Services, Urgent Care
P
P
P
Microblading/Permanent Makeup
P
P
P
Neighborhood Market
P
P
P
Nursery/Garden Center
–
–
–
Office, Processing
–
–
–
Office, Professional/Administrative
P
P
P
Office, Service
P
P
P
Outdoor Display
A
A
A
See PMC § 17.92.110 (Outdoor display)
Pawnshop
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)
Personal Services
P
P
P
Pet Daycare
MUP
MUP
MUP
PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet daycare)
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop
CUP
CUP
CUP
Smoking Lounge
MUP
MUP
MUP
Smoke Shop
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.150 (Smoke shop)
Swap Meet, Indoor
–
–
–
Swap Meet, Outdoor
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.160 (Swap meet, outdoor)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.92.170 (Tattoo/body art/piercing establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (Temporary)
TUP
TUP
TUP
See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)
Veterinary Hospitals
MUP
MUP
MUP
See PMC § 17.92.190 (Veterinary hospitals)
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports
–
–
–
Collocated Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES) (Accessory)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.99.010 (Collocated small wind energy systems)
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, Major
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless telecommunications facilities)
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, Minor
MUP
MUP
MUP
See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless telecommunications facilities)
Communication, Facilities Within Buildings
MUP
MUP
MUP
Freight/Trucking Facility
–
–
–
Light Fleet-Based Services
–
–
–
Parking Lots and Structures
A, MUP
A, MUP
A, MUP
Passenger Transportation Facilities
–
CUP
CUP
Recycling Collection Facility, Large
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, Small
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Light
–
–
–
See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine
A
A
A
See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling facilities)
Sanitary Landfills
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.98.010 (Sanitary landfills)
Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.99.020 (Small residential wind generator systems)
Solar Energy System (Primary)
–
–
–
See PMC § 17.99.030 (Solar energy system (primary))
Utilities, Major
–
–
–
Utilities, Minor
MUP
MUP
MUP
Utility Yard
–
–
––
Notes:
1. Stand-alone residential is allowed on any parcel, except parcel frontages along Palmdale Boulevard must contain nonresidential development. On parcels fronting Palmdale Boulevard, stand-alone nonresidential is allowed. For all other parcels under one acre in size fronting regional and crosstown streets, stand-alone nonresidential is allowed.
2. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.
3. Restaurant, drive-through: Establishments with a pick-up window for an "order ahead" business model are allowed and subject to the distance separation requirements.
(Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1627 § 4 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 1659, 8/19/2025)