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San Luis Obispo County Unincorporated, CA Zoning Ordinance#

ARTICLE 1#

LAND USE ORDINANCE ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY#

ARTICLE 2#

ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

Chapter 22.04 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS#

22.04.010 - Purpose of Chapter#

This Chapter provides general requirements for the approval of proposed development and new land uses. Land use permit requirements for specific land uses are in Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) and Article 9 (Community Planning Standards).

22.04.020 - Applicability of Land Use Categories and Combining Designations#

The land use and development regulations of this Title are applied to property based on the land use categories and combining designations established by the Land Use Element of the General Plan. These land use categories and combining designations are incorporated into this Title by Section 22.01.030 (Maps and Text Included by Reference), and are shown in Table 2-1.

22.04.030 - General Requirements for Development and New Land Uses#

All uses of land and/or structures shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or replaced, in compliance with the following requirements.

A. Allowable use. The use of land shall be identified by Chapter 22.06 and any applicable provision of Article 9 (Community Planning Standards) as being allowable in the land use category applied to the site. The Director may determine whether a particular land use is allowable, in compliance with Section 22.06.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

B. Permit/approval requirements. Any land use permit or other approval required by Section 22.06.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements) shall be obtained before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation, unless the proposed use is listed in Section 22.06.040 (Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements).

22.04.040 - Requirements for Sites Divided by a Land Use Category Boundary#

22.04.050 - Additional Permits and Approvals May be Required#

TABLE 2-1#

LAND USE CATEGORIES AND COMBINING DESIGNATIONS#

Map Symbol Land Use Category Name
Agricultural and Rural Categories
AG Agriculture
RL Rural Lands
Residential Categories
RR Residential, Rural
RS Residential, Suburban
RSF Residential, Single-Family
RMF Residential, Multi-Family
Commercial and Industrial Categories
OP Office and Professional
CR Commercial, Retail
CS Commercial, Service
IND Industrial
Special Purpose Categories
OS Open Space
REC Recreation
PF Public Facilities
DRSP Dana Reserve Specific Plan
Combining Designations
AR Airport Review Area
EX Energy and Extractive Resource Area
FH Flood Hazard
GSA Geologic Study Area
H Historic Site
LCP Local Coastal Plan Area
MRA Mineral Resource Area
RE Renewable Energy Area
SRA Scenic Resource Area

Chapter 22.06 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE CATEGORY#

22.06.010 - Purpose of Chapter#

22.06.020 - Applicability#

22.06.030 - Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements#

22.06.040 - Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements#

Chapter 22.08 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BASED ON PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS#

22.08.010 - Purpose of Chapter#

22.08.020 - Applicability#

22.08.030 - Project-Based Permit Requirements#

ARTICLE 3#

SITE PLANNING AND PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS#

ARTICLE 4#

STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES#

ARTICLE 5#

SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS#

ARTICLE 6#

LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES#

ARTICLE 7#

LAND USE ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION#

ARTICLE 8#

LAND USE ORDINANCE DEFINITIONS#

ARTICLE 9#

PLANNING AREA STANDARDS#

ARTICLE 10#

COMMUNITY PLANNING STANDARDS#

ARTICLE 11#

DALIDIO RANCH#

San Luis Obispo County Unincorporated City Zoning Code

22.04.040 - Requirements for Sites Divided by a Land Use Category Boundary#

Where a site is divided by one or more land use category boundaries, the site shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of each district, as applicable. For example, if a site is designated both commercial and residential, the portion of the site designated commercial shall be developed in compliance with the regulations of this Title applicable to commercial uses, and the portion designated residential shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of this Title applicable to residential uses.

22.04.050 - Additional Permits and Approvals May be Required#

An allowed land use that has been granted a land use permit, or is exempt from a land use approval, may still be required to obtain County permits or approvals before the use is constructed, or otherwise established and put into operation. Nothing in this Chapter shall eliminate the need to obtain any permits or approvals required by:

A. Other County Code provisions, including: building, grading or other construction permits if they are required by this Title or Title 19, or a business license if required by this Title or Title 6, county health permits, or permits required by the County Public Works Department; or

B. Any applicable state or federal agency regulations.

All necessary permits shall be obtained before starting work or establishing new uses.

[22.01.031]

22.06.010 - Purpose of Chapter#

This Chapter determines what uses of land may be allowed, and the type of land use permit required to authorize each proposed development and new land use, within the land use categories established by the Land Use Element. (See Section 22.04.020 - Applicability of Land Use Categories and Combining Designations.)

22.06.020 - Applicability#

A. Requirements established by this Chapter. Each proposed development and new land use shall comply with the permit requirements established by this Chapter, except where a different permit requirement is established by:

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Chapter 22.06 - Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements#

22.06.020 - Applicability of Combining Designation Standards and Planning Area/Community Standards#

The provisions of this Section shall apply as follows:

A. In addition to the land use regulations of this Chapter, the following regulations shall apply to a site:

  1. Chapter 22.14 (Combining Designation Standards) for a specific Combining Designation applicable to a site; or

  2. Chapter 22.58 (Oak Woodland Ordinance);

  3. Article 9 (Planning Area Standards) for a land use and/or site within a specific area.

  4. Article 10 (Community Planning Standards) for a land use and/or site within a specific community or village.

B. Requirements established by Articles 9 and 10. Articles 9 and 10 of this Title may not allow the same land uses in the applicable land use categories as this Chapter, and/or may establish different land use permit requirements for allowable uses. For convenience, the following tables note where Article 9 and 10 requirements differ from this Chapter. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of Articles 9 and 10 and the information in this table, the requirements of Articles 9 and 10 shall control.

[Amended 2014, Ord. 3256; 2017, Ord. 3346]

Allowable Land Use and Permit Requirements Established by Article 9#

Planning Area Applicable Section Limitations on Uses Permit Requirements
Carrizo 22.92 ✓
North County 22.94 ✓ ✓
San Luis Obispo 22.96 ✓ ✓
South County 22.98 ✓ ✓

Allowable Land Use and Permit Requirements Established by Article 10#

Community/Village Applicable Section Limitations on Uses Permit Requirements
Carrizo
California Valley 22.102.010 ✓
North County
Creston 22.104.010 ✓
Garden Farms 22.104.020 ✓
Heritage Ranch 22.104.030 ✓ ✓
Oak Shores 22.104.040 ✓ ✓
Pozo 22.104.050 ✓ ✓
San Miguel 22.104.060 ✓ ✓
Santa Margarita 22.104.070 ✓ ✓
Shandon 22.104.080 ✓ ✓
Templeton 22.104.090 ✓ ✓
Whitley Gardens 22.104.100 ✓
San Luis Obispo
Avila Beach 22.106.010 ✓ ✓
Los Ranchos/Edna Village 22.106.020 ✓ ✓
South County
Black Lake Village 22.108.010 ✓ ✓
Callendar-Garrett 22.108.020 ✓ ✓
Los Berros 22.108.030 ✓
Nipomo 22.108.040 ✓ ✓
Oceano 22.108.050 ✓ ✓
Palo Mesa 22.108.060 ✓ ✓
Woodlands 22.108.070 ✓ ✓

22.06.030 - Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements#

Table 2-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Title in each land use category, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 22.04.030 (General Requirements for Development and New Land Uses).

A. Permit requirements. Table 2-2 provides for land uses that are:

  1. Allowed subject to the approval of the land use permit required by Section 22.08.030 (Project-Based Permit Requirements). These are shown as "A1" uses in the table;

  2. Allowed subject to the approval of the land use permit required for the particular use by Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses). These are shown as "A2" uses in the table;

  3. Permitted subject to the approval of a Zoning Clearance (Section 22.62.030). These are shown as "P" uses in the table;

  4. Permitted subject to the Site Plan Review approval (Section 22.62.040). These are shown as "SP" uses in the table;

  5. Allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit (Section 22.62.050). These are shown as "MUP" uses in the table; and

  6. Allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Section 22.62.060). These are shown as "CUP" uses in the table.

Note: where the last column ("Specific Use Regulations") in Table 2-2 includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the specific use; however, the provisions of Article 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) shall also apply.

B. Multiple uses on a single site. Where a proposed project includes multiple land uses, and Table 2-2 requires different land use permits for some of the uses, the permit process shall be subject to Section 22.60.030 (Consolidated Processing).

C. Uses not listed. A land use that is not listed in Table 2-2 or is not shown in a particular land use category is not allowed, except as follows, or as otherwise provided by Section 22.06.040 (Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements).

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Section 22.06.030.B – Unlisted Uses#

Where a proposed land use is not specifically listed in Table 2-2, the Director will review the proposed use when requested to do so by letter and, based upon the characteristics of the use, determine whether any of the listed uses is equivalent to that proposed.

  1. Upon a written determination by the Director that a proposed unlisted use is equivalent in its nature and intensity to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what standards affect its establishment.

  2. Determinations that specific unlisted uses are equivalent to listed uses will be recorded by the Department, and will be considered for incorporation into this Title through amendment as soon as is practical.

  3. At the discretion of the Director, allowable use interpretation requests may be forwarded to the Commission for determination. Determinations by the Director may be appealed to the Commission in compliance with Section 22.70.050.

  4. If a proposed use is found by the review authority to not be equivalent to any listed use, the proposed use shall be deemed not allowed.

[22.01.041.d] TABLE 2-2 – ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#FSPMR

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY L.U.C. (3) | Specific Use Standards#

AG (8) | RL | RR | RS | RSF | MR | FSP

AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, AND OPEN SPACE USES#

Land Use AG (8) RL RR RS RSF MR FSP Specific Use Standards
Ag Processing A2 A2 CUP Ref 22.30.070
Agricultural Accessory Structures P P P P Ref 22.30.030, 060
Animal Facilities – Specialized, except as follows CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.100
Animal hospitals & veterinary medical facilities MUP MUP CUP Ref 22.30.100
Beef and dairy feedlots CUP CUP Ref 22.30.100
Fowl and poultry ranches MUP MUP MUP MUP Ref 22.30.100
Hog ranches CUP CUP Ref 22.30.100
Horse ranches and other equestrian facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP CUP Ref 22.30.100
Kennels (6) A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 (7) Ref 22.30.100
Zoos – Private, no display open to public MUP MUP MUP Ref 22.30.100
Zoos – Open to public Ref 22.30.100
Animal Keeping A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.32.090
Cannabis Activities (4) A2 A2 A2 A2 (11) A2 (11) Ref 22.40
Crop Production and Grazing A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.200, 22.30.204, 22.30.244
Energy-generating facilities (9) A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.32
Fisheries and Game Preserves A1 A1 A1 Ref
Forestry A1 A1 A1 A1 Ref
Industrial Hemp Cultivation A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.244
Mines and quarries A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.36
Nursery Specialties A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.204, 22.30.310
Petroleum Extraction A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.34

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards 22.30, 22.32, 22.34, 22.36, 22.40
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use – Minor Use Permit required (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use – Conditional Use Permit required (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
Use not allowed (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed) 22.06.030.C

See NOTES on next page.

TABLE 2-2 – ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Continued)#

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) | PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY L.U.C. (3) | Specific Use Standards#

OP | CR | CS | IND | OS | REC | PF

AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, AND OPEN SPACE USES#

Land Use OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
Ag Processing A2 (12) A2 A1 22.30.070
Agricultural Accessory Structures P P SP (5) P P 22.30.030, 060
Animal Facilities – Specialized, except as follows CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 22.30.100
Land Use (1)(2)(10) AG (12) RL RR RS RF MF SP Specific Use Standards
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES
Animal hospitals & veterinary medical facilities A1 A1 A1 A1 MUP A1 22.30.100
Beef and dairy feedlots CUP 22.30.100
Fowl and poultry ranches MUP MUP MUP 22.30.100
Hog ranches MUP MUP 22.30.100
Horse ranches and other equestrian facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP 22.30.100
Kennels (6) A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 (7) A1 22.30.100
Zoos - Private, no display open to public MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP 22.30.100
Zoos - Open to public CUP CUP 22.30.100
Animal Keeping A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.32.090
Cannabis Activities (4) A2 (11) A2 (11) A2 A2 22.40
Crop Production and Grazing A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.30.200, 22.30.204, 22.30.244
Energy-generating facilities (9) A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.32
Fisheries and Game Preserves SP (5) A1
Forestry SP (5) A1
Mines and quarries SP (5) A2 A2 22.36
Nursery Specialties A2 A2 A2 22.30.204, 22.30.310
Petroleum Extraction A2 A2 SP (5) A2 A2 22.34
Apparel Products Ref
Chemical Products Manufacturing Ref 22.30.160
Corrosive, Toxic, Explosive & Gaseous Product Ref 22.30.160
Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products SP (6) SP (6) Ref
Electronics, Equipment & Appliances Ref
Food and Beverage Products A1 (11) A1 (11) Ref
Furniture & Fixture Products, Cabinet Shops Ref
Glass Products Ref
Lumber & Wood Products Ref
Machinery Manufacturing Ref
Metal Industries, Fabricated Ref
Metal Industries, Primary Ref
Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Ref
Paper Products Ref
Paving Materials SP (6) SP (6) Ref
Petroleum Refining & Related Industries Ref 22.32.060
Plastics and Rubber Products Ref
Printing and Publishing Ref
Recycling - Collection stations SP SP SP SP SP Ref 22.30.390
Recycling - Scrap & dismantling yards CUP CUP Ref 22.30.380
Small Scale Manufacturing MUP MUP Ref 22.30.550
Stone & Cut Stone Products SP (6) SP (6) Ref
Structural Clay & Pottery-Related Products SP (6) SP (6) Ref
Textile Products Ref
Warehousing, Wholesaling & Distribution Ref

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

(1) See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) Licensing of all kennels by the County Tax Collector is required by Section 9.04.120 of this code.

(7) Use limited to non-commercial kennels as defined by Section 9.04.110(t) of this code.

(8) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(9) This use may not be allowable in every land use category. Refer to the standards in Chapter 22.32.

(10) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

(11) Limited to Cannabis Transport Facilities only.

(12) Allowable uses limited to wineries, distilleries, and olive oil processing facilities where the majority of the production is for on-site retail.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

[2007, Ord. 3136; 2015, Ord. 3291; 2015, Ord. 3308; 2017, Ord. 3346; 2017, Ord. 3358; 2018, Ord. 3377; 2020, Ord. 3414; 2022, Ord. 3483; 2023, Ord. 3484; 2023, Ord. 3500]

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards. 22.30
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
— Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.) 22.06.030.C

See NOTES on next page.

[2015, Ord. 3292; 2017, Ord. 3346; 2024, Ord. 3509]

TABLE 2-2 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

LAND USE (1)(2)(13) PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY L.U.C. (3) Specific Use Standards
OP CR
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING USES
Apparel Products A1
Chemical Products Manufacturing A2
Corrosive, Toxic, Explosive & Gaseous Product CUP
Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products CUP
Electronics, Equipment & Appliances A1
Food and Beverage Products A1 (8)
Furniture & Fixture Products, Cabinet Shops A1
Glass Products A1
Lumber & Wood Products A1
Machinery Manufacturing A1
Metal Industries, Fabricated A1
Metal Industries, Primary CUP
Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment CUP
Paper Products A1
Paving Materials A1
Petroleum Refining & Related Industries A2
Plastics and Rubber Products CUP
Printing and Publishing A1 (9)
Recycling - Collection stations SP SP
Recycling - Scrap & dismantling yards A2
Small Scale Manufacturing A1
Stone & Cut Stone Products A1
Structural Clay & Pottery-Related Products A1
Textile Products A1
Warehousing, Wholesaling & Distribution A1

NOTES#

(The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

  1. See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.
  2. See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.
  3. L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.
  4. Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.
  5. Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.
  6. Allowable use limited to manufacturing operations for which the raw materials are extracted on-site.
  7. Allowable use limited to personal storage ("mini-storage"), primarily serving residents in the same land use category.
  8. Allowable use limited to bakeries, ice cream and candy shops, and other similar uses, where the majority of production is for on-site retail.
  9. Allowable use limited to "quick printing" services and newspaper publishers.
  10. Use limited to facilities that support approved agricultural production or processing on the same site.
  11. Allowable use limited to the processing of raw materials grown on the site of the processing facility or on adjacent parcels.
  12. Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.
  13. Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.
LAND USE (1)(2)(10) AG(9) RL RR RS RF MF SP Specific Use Standards
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls SP(6) MUP Ref
Indoor Amusement & Recreation Facilities Ref 22.30.240
Libraries and Museums MUP MUP MUP Ref 22.30.250
Marinas Ref
Off-Road Vehicle Courses CUP Ref
Outdoor Sports and Recreational Facilities Ref 22.30.340
Amusement Parks Ref 22.30.340
Golf Driving Ranges CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.340
Outdoor Athletic Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.340
Public Parks and Playgrounds SP SP SP SP Ref 22.30.340
Recreation Equipment Rental - Motorized Ref 22.30.340
Recreation Equipment Rental - Non-motorized Ref 22.30.340
Swim and Racquet Clubs CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.340
Swim and Racquet Clubs with spectator facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.340
Swimming Pools (public or membership) Ref 22.30.340
Public Assembly & Entertainment Facilities Ref
Religious Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.400
Rural Recreation and Camping Ref 22.30.520
Camping, Incidental, 10 or fewer units SP SP Ref 22.30.520
Camping, Incidental, 11 or more units MUP MUP Ref 22.30.520
Camping, Organizational CUP Ref 22.30.520
Dude Ranches CUP CUP Ref 22.30.520
Health Resorts and Bathing CUP(8) CUP CUP Ref 22.30.520
Hunting and Fishing Clubs SP SP Ref 22.30.520
Sport Shooting Facilities CUP CUP Ref 22.30.520
Schools - College & University Ref
Schools - Elementary & Secondary CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.540
Schools - Specialized Education & Training CUP A1 A1 A1 Ref 22.30.540
Sports Assembly Ref
Temporary Events A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.610

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards. 22.30
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.) 22.06.030.C

[2007, Ord. 3136; 2015, Ord. 3292; 2017, Ord. 3346; 2024, Ord. 3509]

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Clubs, Lodges, and Private Meeting Halls SP SP SP SP MUP
Indoor Amusement & Recreation Facilities A2 A2 A2 A2 MUP 22.30.240
Libraries and Museums A1 A1 A1 A1 22.30.250
Marinas CUP CUP CUP
Off-Road Vehicle Courses CUP
Outdoor Sports and Recreational Facilities 22.30.340
Amusement Parks CUP CUP CUP 22.30.340
Golf Driving Ranges CUP CUP CUP 22.30.340
Outdoor Athletic Facilities SP SP SP 22.30.340
Public Parks and Playgrounds SP SP SP SP 22.30.340
Recreation Equipment Rental - Motorized CUP CUP 22.30.340
Recreation Equipment Rental - Non-motorized A1 A1 A1 22.30.340
Swim and Racquet Clubs SP SP SP 22.30.340
Swim and Racquet Clubs with spectator facilities CUP CUP CUP 22.30.340
Swimming Pools (public or membership) 22.30.340
Public Assembly & Entertainment Facilities A1 A1 A1 A1 A1
Religious Facilities CUP A1 A1 CUP 22.30.400
Rural Recreation and Camping 22.30.520

TABLE 2-2 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards. 22.30
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SP Site Plan Review —
MUP Minor Use Permit —
CUP Conditional Use Permit —

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) — PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY L.U.C. (3)#

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) AG (9) RL RR RS RF RM SP Specific Use Standards
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwellings P P P P P P Ref 22.30.470
Agricultural Worker Housing A2 A2 Ref 22.30.480
Caretaker Quarters P P P P Ref 22.30.030, 430
Home Occupations P P P P P P Ref 22.30.030, 230
Mobile Home Parks CUP(7) CUP(7) CUP(7) CUP(7) Ref 22.30.440
Mobile Homes P P P P P P Ref 22.30.450
Multi-Family Dwellings A1 Ref 22.30.490, 500
Nursing & Personal Care CUP CUP Ref 22.30.320
Organizational Houses CUP Ref 22.30.460
Residential Accessory Uses P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) Ref 22.30.030, 410
Residential Care - 6 or fewer boarders P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) P(6) Ref 22.30.420
Residential Care - 7 or more boarders CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.420
Residential Vacation Rentals A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.510
Single-Family Dwellings P A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Ref 22.30.480–22.30.500
Small Lot Single Family A2 A2 Ref 22.30.475
Supportive Housing Ref
    Single-Family Dwellings P A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Ref 22.30.490, 500
    Multi-Family Dwellings A1 Ref 22.30.490, 500
Temporary Construction Trailer Parks CUP(7) CUP(7) CUP(7) Ref 22.30.590
Temporary Dwellings P P P P P P Ref 22.30.600
Transitional Housing Ref
    Single-Family Dwellings P A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 Ref 22.30.480–22.30.500
    Multi-Family Dwellings A1 Ref 22.30.490, 500
Urban Dwellings P P P Ref 22.30.471
Workforce Housing Subdivisions A2 A2 Ref 22.30.477

ADDITIONAL LAND USES#

LAND USE (1)(2)(10) AG (9) RL RR RS RF RM SP Specific Use Standards
Camping, Incidental, 10 or fewer units SP SP 22.30.520
Camping, Incidental, 11 or more units MUP MUP 22.30.520
Camping, Organizational CUP CUP 22.30.520
Dude Ranches CUP(5) CUP CUP 22.30.520
Health Resorts and Bathing CUP CUP 22.30.520
Hunting and Fishing Clubs SP(5) 22.30.520
Sport Shooting Facilities CUP 22.30.520
Schools - College & University A1 A1
Schools - Elementary & Secondary CUP(7) CUP CUP 22.30.540
Schools - Specialized Education & Training A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 22.30.540
Sports Assembly CUP CUP CUP CUP
Temporary Events A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.30.610

NOTES#

(The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

(1) See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) Use limited to organizations related to agriculture, including grange halls and farm bureaus.

(7) Allowable use limited to high schools.

(8) Use may be allowed only where facility is dependent upon a natural on-site resource such as a lake or hot springs.

(9) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(10) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

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Land Use (1)(2)(10) OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Dwellings P P - - - P - 22.30.470
Agricultural Worker Housing 22.30.480
Caretaker Quarters P P P P SP(5) P P 22.30.030, 430
Home Occupations P P P P P P P 22.30.030, 230
Mobile Home Parks CUP(7) 22.30.440
Mobile Homes P P 22.30.450
Multi-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.490, 500
Nursing & Personal Care A1 CUP A1 22.30.320
Organizational Houses CUP CUP 22.30.460
Residential Accessory Uses P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) SP(5)(8) P(8) P(8) 22.30.030, 410
Residential Care - 6 or fewer boarders P(6) 22.30.420
Residential Care - 7 or more boarders CUP A1 22.30.420
Residential Vacation Rentals A2 A2 A2 22.30.510
Single-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.480–22.30.500
School District Housing MUP(11) 22.10
Small Lot Single Family 22.30.475
Supportive Housing
   Single-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.480–22.30.500
   Multi-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.400, 500
Temporary Construction Trailer Parks CUP(7) 22.30.590
Temporary Dwellings P P P P P P P 22.30.600
Transitional Housing
   Single-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.490, 500
   Multi-Family Dwellings A2 A2 A2 22.30.490, 500
Urban Dwellings 22.30.471
Workforce Housing Subdivisions A2 A2 22.30.477

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

(1) See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) No land use permit required for Residential Care facilities with 6 or fewer clients.

(7) Use also requires authorization from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

(8) Residential antennas may have different permit requirements. See Section 22.30.410.

(9) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(10) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

(11) School district housing is allowed in PF when owned by a local education agency as defined in California Government Code. Dwelling units shall comply with development standards for residential use provided under Chapter 22.10, unless otherwise specified in Planning Area and Community Planning Standards.

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Abbreviation Meaning
P Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4)
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4)
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4)
A1 Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.)
A2 Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
SP See NOTES on next page.
Ref See NOTES on next page.

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TABLE 2-2 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

RETAIL TRADE USES

LAND USE (1)(2)(8) OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
Agricultural Retail Sales SP SP SP(6) SP(6) 22.30.075
Auto, Mobile Home & Vehicle Dealers - Indoor 22.30.110
Auto, Mobile Home & Vehicle Dealers - Outdoor 22.30.330
Automobile Service Stations/Gas Stations 22.30.130
Building Materials and Hardware 22.30.140
with retail "ready-mix" concrete sales
Convenience & Liquor Stores 22.30.570
Farm Equipment & Supplies Sales A2 A2 A2 22.30.210
Fuel Dealers 22.30.220
Furniture, Home Furnishings & Equipment
General Retail
Grocery Stores CUP CUP CUP CUP 22.30.570
Mail Order & Vending
Outdoor Retail Sales A2 A2 A2 22.30.330
Restaurants CUP CUP CUP CUP 22.30.570
Sales Lots 22.30.530
Swap Meets 22.30.530

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards 22.30, 22.32, 22.34, 22.36, 22.40
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.) 22.06.030.C

See NOTES on next page.

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TABLE 2-2 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS#

RETAIL TRADE USES

LAND USE (1)(2)(8) OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
Agricultural Retail Sales SP(6) 22.30.075
Auto, Mobile Home & Vehicle Dealers - Indoor A1 A1 A1 22.30.110
Auto, Mobile Home & Vehicle Dealers - Outdoor MUP(5) MUP MUP 22.30.330
Automobile Service Stations/Gas Stations MUP SP SP MUP 22.30.130
Building Materials and Hardware A1 A1 A1 22.30.140
with retail "ready-mix" concrete sales CUP A1 22.30.140
Convenience & Liquor Stores MUP A1 A1 SP CUP 22.30.570
Farm Equipment & Supplies Sales A1 A1 22.30.210
Fuel Dealers A1 A1 22.30.220
Furniture, Home Furnishings & Equipment A1 A1
General Retail A1 A1 CUP
Grocery Stores MUP A1 A1 SP CUP 22.30.570
Mail Order & Vending A1 A1 A1
Outdoor Retail Sales A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.30.330
Restaurants MUP A1 A1 MUP CUP 22.30.570
Sales Lots A2 A2 22.30.530
Swap Meets MUP MUP 22.30.530

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)#

(1) See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use not allowed within a central business district.

(6) Minor Use Permit approval required if a public hearing is requested in compliance with Section 22.30.075.C.

(7) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(8) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

[2007, Ord. 3136; 2017, Ord. 3346; 2017, Ord. 3358]

Land Use (1)(2)(10) Permit Requirement by L.U.C. (3) Specific Use Standards
OP CR
SERVICES
Auto & Vehicle Repair & Service A1 A1
Banks & Financial Services A1 A1
Business Support Services A1 A1
Car wash - Full Service A1 A1
Car wash - Self-Service A2 A2
Cemeteries and Columbariums
Child Day Care - Family Day Care Homes A2 A2
Child Day Care Centers CUP CUP
Construction Contractors A1 A1
Consumer Product Repair Services A1 A1
Correctional Institutions
Health Care Services A1 A1
Laundries & Dry Cleaning Plants A1 A1
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast Inns, 3 or fewer units P P
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast Inns, 4 or more units MUP MUP
Lodging - Emergency Shelters A2 A2
Lodging - Homestays
Lodging - Hotels & Motels, 39 or fewer units MUP MUP
Lodging - Hotels & Motels, 40 or more units CUP CUP
Lodging - Hotels & Motels, condominium CUP CUP
Lodging - Recreational Vehicle Parks
Offices A1 A1
Offices - Temporary during construction P P
Offices - Temporary in advance of construction MUP MUP
Personal Services
Public Safety Facilities CUP CUP
Social Service Organizations
Storage - Accessory A1 A2
Storage - Outdoor Storage Yards
Temporary Construction Yards (Off-Site) MUP MUP
Waste Disposal Sites
Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards 22.30
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
— Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.) 22.06.030.C

See NOTES on next page.

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Land Use (1)(2)(10) AG RL RR RS FR MF SP Specific Use Standards
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITIES
Airfields & Heliports CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.080
Broadcasting Studios Ref
Communications Facilities CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.180
Wireless Communication Facilities A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.180
Pipelines & Transmission Lines A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 Ref 22.30.360
Public Utility Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Ref 22.30.370
Transit Stations & Terminals Ref
Truck Stops Ref
Vehicle & Freight Terminals Ref
Vehicle Storage Ref 22.30.630
Land Use (1)(2)(8) OP CR CS IND OS REC PF Specific Use Standards
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITIES
Airfields & Heliports CUP(6) CUP(6) CUP SP(5) CUP CUP 22.30.080
Broadcasting Studios A1 A1 A1 A1 A1
Communications Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 22.30.180
Wireless Communication Facilities A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 22.30.180
Pipelines & Transmission Lines A2 A2 A2 A2 SP(5) A2 A2 22.30.360
Public Utility Facilities CUP CUP A1 A1 SP(5) CUP CUP

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) Allowable use limited to sites with public airport or port facilities.

(7) Allowable use limited to storage yards for recreational vehicles and boats.

(8) Use also requires authorization from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

(9) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(10) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

[2007, Ord. 3136; 2017, Ord. 3346]

KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

Symbol Permit Requirement Procedure is in Section:
A1 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by 22.06.030, Table 2-3 22.08.030
A2 Allowable use, subject to the land use permit required by the specific use standards. 22.30
P Permitted use, Zoning Clearance required. (4) 22.62.030
SPR Permitted use, Site Plan Review required. (4) 22.62.040
MUP Conditional use - Minor Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.050
CUP Conditional use - Conditional Use Permit required. (4) 22.62.060
Ref Allowable land uses and the land use permit required to establish each allowable land use are identified in the applicable Specific Plan. Refer to applicable Specific Plan to determine allowable land uses and permit requirements.
Use not allowed. (See 22.06.030.C regarding uses not listed.) 22.06.030.C

See NOTES on next page.

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TABLE 2-2 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS (Expand)

Land Use (1)(2)(10) AG RL RR RS FR MF SP Specific Use Standards
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES
Public Safety Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP SP(5) MUP MUP
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Social Service Organizations A1 A1 A1 MUP MUP MUP MUP
STORAGE - ACCESSORY
Storage - Accessory A2 A2 A2 A2 SP(5) A2 A2 22.30.040
STORAGE - OUTDOOR STORAGE YARDS
Storage - Outdoor Storage Yards A1 A1 A1(7) A1 22.30.560
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION YARDS (OFF-SITE)
Temporary Construction Yards (Off-Site) SP SP SP MUP MUP 22.30.620
WASTE DISPOSAL SITES
Waste Disposal Sites CUP CUP

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) Allowable use limited to sites with public airport or port facilities.

(7) Allowable use limited to storage yards for recreational vehicles and boats.

(8) Use also requires authorization from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

(9) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(10) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

[2007, Ord. 3136; 2017, Ord. 3346]

22.30.370

Transit Stations & Terminals

Land Use A1 SP SP SP A1 SP A1
Truck Stops A1 A1
Vehicle & Freight Terminals A1 A1
Vehicle Storage SP SP A1 A1 SP A1

22.30.630

NOTES (The following notes apply only to these two facing pages)

(1) See Article 8 for definitions of the listed land uses.

(2) See Article 9 for any restrictions or special permit requirements for a listed use in a specific community or area.

(3) L.U.C. means "land use category." See Section 22.04.020, Table 2-1, for a key to the land use category abbreviations.

(4) Business License Clearance may also be required; see Section 22.62.020.

(5) Use allowed on private land with Site Plan Review only when authorized by a recorded open space easement executed by the property owner and the County. Use allowed on public land subject to Conditional Use Permit approval.

(6) Allowable use limited to heliports.

(7) Land uses on property under Williamson Act Contracts must adhere to the County's Rules of Procedure to Implement The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Table 2), individual Contracts, the provisions of the Williamson Act itself and any changes that may be made to it.

(8) Tree removal in an Oak Woodland may require a land use permit pursuant to Chapter 22.58.

See KEY TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS on previous page.

[22.01.041.d; 2007, Ord. 3136; 2016, Ord. 3338; 2017, Ord. 3346; 2017, Ord. 3358]

22.06.040 - Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements.

The land use permit requirements of this Title do not apply to the activities, uses of land and/or structures identified by this Section. However, nothing in this Section shall be construed as exempting construction activities from the necessity of obtaining grading, building, and/or other construction permits prior to starting any work.

A. County projects. Public works projects constructed by the county or its contractors;

B. Repairs. Ordinary repairs to buildings, provided that such repairs shall not include any change in the approved land use of the site or building, or increase in the total floor area of the building; or

C. Walls and fences:

  1. Walls or fences of 6'-6" or less in height, located in compliance with Section 22.10.080 (Fencing and Screening); or
  2. Open wire fences of any height in the Agriculture and Rural Lands land use categories; or

D. Minor construction. The erection, construction, enlargement, removal or conversion of any building or structure, where:

  1. The total valuation of work does not exceed $1,500 as determined by the county fee ordinance, and both the building or structure and the proposed expansion or modification are in conformity with all applicable provisions of this Title; or
  2. A one time expansion of the structure does not exceed 10 percent of the total floor area, and both the building or structure and the proposed expansion or modification are in conformity with all applicable provisions of this Title.

E. Agricultural uses:

  1. Agricultural accessory buildings. Structures designed and built to store farming implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or horticultural products (not including commercial greenhouses or buildings associated with agricultural processing activities (Section 22.30.060)), in which there is no human habitation and which is not used by the public, are not required to have a land use permit unless the structure meets one or more of the following criteria: a. The structure is proposed in an area designated other than Agriculture or Rural Lands by the Land Use Element; or b. Is located within an airport review or flood hazard area combining designation; or c. Is located on a site of less than 20 acres; or d. Is located within 100 feet of any adjacent property or public road; or e. Has a gross floor area exceeding 5,000 square feet or contains more than a single story plus storage loft; or f. No existing or apparent agricultural use on the property.

22.08.010 - Purpose of Chapter.#

This Chapter establishes land use permit requirements for proposed development and new land uses based on characteristics of the use or project that may create environmental impacts and/or need particular attention in project design to ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses.

[22.03.010]

22.08.020 - Applicability.#

The permit requirements of this Chapter apply to development and new land uses identified by Chapter 22.06 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements by Land Use Category) or Chapter 22.30 (Standards for Specific Land Uses) as being subject to the permit requirements of this Chapter.

22.08.030 - Project-Based Permit Requirements.#

Table 2-3 determines the type of land use permit required to authorize proposed development or a new land use, based on project characteristics.

A. To determine what land use permit is required to establish an allowable use, a proposed project must be compared with each land use and development characteristic listed in the left column of Table 2-3.

B. When a project involves more than one use listed in the left column of the table, or both a listed land use and a listed development characteristic, the most restrictive permit requirement shall apply. (Example: if a commercial building (included under "Retail Trade, Services and all other non-residential use groups") is proposed with 2,300 square feet of floor area, and will include a proposed paved area ("Impervious Surface") greater than one acre, a Minor Use Permit is required even though the floor area of the building itself would otherwise require a Zoning Clearance).

C. The permit requirement criteria shall be applied to the entire project site, regardless of intervening lot lines.

[22.03.040]

TABLE 2-3#

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BASED ON PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS#

Land Use or Development Characteristic Criteria (1) Permit Requirement
Zoning Clearance
--- --- ---
Dwellings Number of proposed primary dwellings per site (2)
4 or fewer X
5 to 15
16 to 24
25 or more
Manufacturing & Processing, Outdoor Storage (3) Gross floor area or outdoor use area
Less than 10,000 sf, or change in "A1" uses (5) X
10,000 sf to 19,999 sf
20,000 sf to 39,999 sf
40,000 sf or more
Retail Trade, Services, and all other non-residential use groups (4) Gross floor area or outdoor use area
Less than 2,500 sf, or change in "A1" uses (5) X
2,500 sf to 9,999 sf
10,000 sf to 19,999 sf
20,000 sf or more
and traffic circulation
with no drive-in or drive-through
and/or drive-in or drive-through
and/or drive-in or drive-through
Site Disturbance Area per site of grading requiring a permit, or removal of native vegetation (6)
Less than 1 acre (7) X
1 to 3 acres
More than 3 acres
Impervious Surface Area per site of site coverage by paving and structures (6)
Less than 1 acre (7) X
1 to 3 acres
More than 3 acres

Notes:

(1)

Footnote Regulatory Text
(1) All criteria are cumulative for a single site (e.g. a proposed 3-unit expansion of an existing 39 unit apartment requires Conditional Use Permit approval).§
(2) Or number of dwellings proposed to be constructed by a single developer, in a single subdivision that was recorded before March 19, 1962.
(3) Includes all uses listed under the Manufacturing & Processing land use group by Table 2-2, and the specific use identified by Table 2-2 as Storage Yards and Sales Lots.
(4) Includes all uses listed under the Retail Trade, Services, and all other land use groups by Table 2-2, except Residential, Manufacturing & Processing, and Outdoor Storage.
(5) When an allowed use (an "A1" use in Table 2-2) in an existing building is to be replaced with another allowed use that is required by Chapter 22.18 to have equal or less parking than the use being replaced, approval of a Zoning Clearance is required regardless of what permit was necessary for the original building, provided the building satisfies all applicable provisions of Chapter 22.72 (Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, Parcels, and Signs).
(6) Permit requirements and site disturbance characteristics for energy-generating facilities are identified in Chapter 22.32 (Energy-Generating Facilities).
(7) A grading permit, drainage plan review, or erosion and sedimentation plan review may be required by Chapter 22.52 (Grading and Drainage); and/or construction permits may be required by the Building and Construction Ordinance, Title 19 of this code.

Amendments:
[Amended 1992, Ord. 2553; 1995, Ord. 2714; 2015, Ord. 3291; 2025, Ord. 3537]
[Table 3-A]