17.10.020 Use regulations by zone.
A. Allowed Uses. Uses within zones shall be regulated as set forth in Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone, subject to subsections B through F of this section and additional regulations specified in the Specific Use Regulations column of Table 2-1. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions). In Table 2-1, symbols shall have these meanings:
A | The use is allowed as a matter of right. |
MUP | The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure—Minor Use Permit). |
CUP | The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure—Minor Use Permit). |
M/A | The use is allowed above the ground floor only. Subject to minor use permit review, the use may be established on the ground floor. |
Variations to allowed uses in Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone may be permitted or required by Chapter 17.50: Specific Plan (SP) Overlay Zone, Chapter 17.52: Special Focus Area (S-F) Overlay Zone, and Chapter 17.60: Special Considerations (S) Overlay Zone.
B. Interpretation of Use Listing.
1. Director’s Determination. 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 per Section 17.04.030(B) (Director’s Determination). This interpretation procedure shall not be used as a substitute for the amendment procedure as a means of adding new types of uses to a zone.
2. Uses Not Listed and Not Substantially Similar. Any use not expressly allowed by these zoning regulations is prohibited.
C. Primary and Accessory Uses. Listed uses are primary uses. Accessory uses are allowed only where a primary use is established, as defined in Section 17.158.046 (U Definitions). An accessory use may be allowed if it is listed as an allowed or conditionally allowed use in Table 2-1 for the applicable zone. Bars and taverns, live entertainment, or other uses or activities as identified in Article 4 of this title (Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities), are not considered accessory uses, unless specifically defined as accessory in Article 4 of this title (Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities) or Article 9 of this title (Definitions).
D. Airport Land Use Plan. Land uses within the Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) boundaries shall be consistent with ALUP Table 4-5 (Airport Land Use Compatibility Table) as identified in the Amended and Restated San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) Airport Land Use Plan. Properties within specific plan areas that are also within the boundaries of the ALUP Airport Influence Area (AIA), shall be reviewed for conformance with the standards of their respective specific plans, which have received a determination of consistency with the ALUP from the Airport Land Use Commission.
E. Specific Plan Consistency. See Section 17.02.080 (Relationship to Specific Plans).
F. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in all zones:
1. RESERVED;
2. Drive-through facilities;
3. Large-scale retail with over 140,000 square feet of gross floor area;
4. Livestock feed lots;
5. Mineral extraction and commercial mining;
6. Onshore support facilities for offshore oil or gas development;
7. Vacation rentals. See also Section 17.86.160 (Homestay Rentals).
Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone |
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Key: |
A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required |
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M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above |
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Land Use |
Permit Requirement by Zoning District |
Specific Use Regulations |
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AG |
C/OS |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
R-4 |
PF |
O |
C-N |
C-C |
C-R |
C-D |
C-T |
C-S |
M |
BP |
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AGRICULTURE |
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Agricultural Accessory Structure |
A |
A |
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Animal Husbandry and Grazing |
A |
A |
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Community Garden |
A |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Crop Production |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
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Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial |
CUP |
CUP |
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INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, WHOLESALING |
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Fuel Dealer (propane, etc.) |
MUP |
A |
See also Sec. 17.74.060 |
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Laboratory—Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
See also Sec. 17.74.060 |
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Manufacturing—Heavy |
CUP |
CUP |
See also Sec. 17.74.060 |
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Manufacturing—Light |
A |
A |
A |
See also Sec. 17.74.060 |
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Recycling |
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Recycling—Collection Facility |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
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Recycling—Processing Facility |
MUP |
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Research and Development |
A |
MUP |
A |
See also Sec. 17.74.060 |
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Salvage and Wrecking |
MUP |
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Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution |
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Outdoor Storage |
MUP |
MUP |
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Personal Storage |
A |
A |
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Warehousing and Indoor Storage |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Wholesaling and Distribution |
A |
A |
MUP |
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LODGING |
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Bed and Breakfast Establishment |
MUP |
CUP |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
See Sec. 17.86.070 |
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Homeless Shelter |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
See Sec. 17.86.150 and GC Sec. 65583(a)(4) |
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Hostel |
CUP |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
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Hotels and Motels |
A |
A |
A |
CUP |
CUP |
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RV Parks |
CUP |
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PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES |
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Cultural Institutions |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
CUP |
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Hospitals and Clinics |
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Clinic |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.36.030(C) and Sec. 17.42.030(A) |
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Hospital |
CUP |
CUP |
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Park and Recreation Facilities |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Parks and Recreation Commission review required |
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Public Assembly Facilities |
CUP |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
M/A |
MUP |
CUP |
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Religious Assembly Facilities |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
M/A |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Schools—Colleges |
CUP |
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Schools—Primary and Secondary |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
CUP |
See Sec. 17.86.240 |
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Schools—Trade Schools |
CUP |
MUP |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
In the C-D zone, Trade Schools are not allowed on the ground floor |
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Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility |
CUP |
CUP |
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RESIDENTIAL USES |
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General Residential Housing Types |
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Single-Unit Dwellings, Detached |
A |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Multi-Unit Residential |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Boarding House |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Caretaker Quarters |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Continuing Care Community |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Elderly and Long-Term Care |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
M/A |
M/A |
MUP |
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Family Day Care (Small and Large) |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Fraternities and Sororities |
CUP |
CUP |
Section 17.86.130 |
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Hospice In-Patient Facility |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
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Mobile Home Park |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Residential Care Facilities—6 or Fewer Residents |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
M/A |
M/A |
MUP |
Multiple state statutes |
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Residential Care Facilities—7 or More Residents |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
Multiple state statutes |
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Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On- or Off-Site Services |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
See GC Sec. 65583(a)(5) |
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Farmworker Housing |
A |
A |
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MIXED USES |
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Mixed-Use Development |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
See Sec. 17.70.130 |
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COMMERCIAL USES |
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Adult Entertainment Businesses |
A |
A |
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Animal Care, Sales and Services |
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Animal Boarding/Kennels |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
Outdoor runs and kennel areas shall be allowed only in the C-S zone. See also Sec. 17.86.170 |
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Animal Grooming |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Animal Retail Sales |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Veterinary Services, Large Animal |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Veterinary Services, Small Animal |
A |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
A |
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Banks and Financial Institutions |
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ATMs |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Banks and Credit Unions |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.36.030(B) and Sec. 17.40.030(A) |
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Check Cashing Shops/Payday Loans |
MUP |
MUP |
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Business Services |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
A |
A |
A |
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Cemetery |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
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Commercial Recreation—Large Scale |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.36.030(D) |
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Commercial Recreation—Small Scale |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Day Care Center |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.86.100 |
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Eating and Drinking Establishments |
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Bars and Taverns |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Restaurant |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
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Restaurant with Late Hour Alcohol Service |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Food and Beverage Sales |
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General Market |
A |
A |
A |
A |
CUP |
See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(1) |
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Convenience Store |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(1) and Sec. 17.86.090 |
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Produce Stand |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Liquor Store |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
CUP |
See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(2) and Sec. 17.86.040 |
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Food Preparation |
A |
A |
A |
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Funeral Parlors and Interment Services |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
MUP |
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Instructional Services |
MUP |
CUP |
MUP |
M/A |
A |
M/A |
CUP |
A |
MUP |
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Maintenance and Repair Services |
A |
A |
CUP |
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Offices |
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Business and Professional Offices |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
M/A |
MUP |
MUP |
In the C-S zone, a Minor Use Permit is required for office uses on the ground floor. See also Sec. 17.36.030(B) and Sec. 17.40.030(A) |
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Medical and Dental Offices |
A |
A |
A |
M/A |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.36.030(C) |
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Personal Services |
A |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
A |
MUP |
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Retail Sales |
See Secs. 17.26.030(A), 17.30.030(A), 17.32.030, 17.34.030(A) and 17.36.030(A) |
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Building Materials and Services—Indoor |
A |
A |
A |
A |
A |
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Building Materials and Services—Outdoor |
MUP |
A |
MUP |
A |
A |
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Extended Hour Retail |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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General Retail |
MUP |
A |
A |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
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Large-Scale Retail |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
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Nurseries and Garden Centers |
CUP |
A |
A |
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Theaters |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
Only nonprofit theaters are allowed in the PF zone. See also Sec. 17.86.030 |
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Vehicle Sales and Services |
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Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental |
MUP |
CUP |
A |
MUP |
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Large Vehicle, Construction and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental |
MUP |
A |
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Service Stations |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
A |
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Vehicle Services—Major Repair/Body Work |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Vehicle Services—Minor Repair/Maintenance |
CUP |
MUP |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Vehicle Services—Washing |
MUP |
MUP |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND UTILITIES |
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Airport |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
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Wireless Telecommunications Facilities |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Sec. 17.86.290, 47 USC Sec. 332(c)(7) of the Telecommunications Act, Pub. Util. Code Sec. 7901 et seq., GC Sec. 65850.6 |
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Freight/Truck Terminals |
A |
A |
MUP |
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Light Fleet-Based Services |
A |
MUP |
MUP |
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Media Production |
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Backlots and Soundstages |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Broadcast Studios |
A |
A |
M/A |
A |
A |
A |
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Heliport |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
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Parking Facilities |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
See Sec. 17.86.200 |
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Public Safety Facilities |
CUP |
CUP |
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Transit Station or Terminal |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
MUP |
A |
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Utilities Facilities |
Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director |
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Facilities with On-Site Staff |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
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Facilities with No On-Site Staff (unmanned) |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Transmission Lines |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
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CANNABIS ACTIVITY |
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Cannabis |
See Section 17.86.080 |
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Specialty Cultivator |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Small Cultivator |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Nursery |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Manufacturing |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Distributor |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Microbusiness |
CUP |
MUP/ CUP |
MUP/ CUP |
MUP/ CUP |
See Sec. 17.86.080(E)(12) for specific requirements per zone |
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Testing |
CUP |
A |
A |
A |
Director’s action required. See also Sec. 17.86.080(E)(9) |
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Retailer (Delivery) |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Retailer (Storefront) |
CUP |
CUP |
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SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES |
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Educational Conferences Housing |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Homestay Rentals |
See Sec. 17.86.160 |
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Home Occupation |
See Sec. 17.86.140 |
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Food Trucks |
See Sec. 17.86.120 |
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Nightclubs and Live Entertainment |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
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Office—Temporary |
See Chapter 17.113 |
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Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales |
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Parking Facility—Temporary |
CUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Chapter 17.113 |
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Safe Parking |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
CUP |
See Sec. 17.86.230 |
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Special Event |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
MUP |
See Chapter 17.113 |
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Vending Machine |
See Section 17.86.280 |
(Ord. 1705 §§ 6—8, 2021; Ord. 1657 §§ 3, 4, 2019; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018: Ord. 1647 § 6 (Exh. C), 2018)