ZO Update, Section 2000, Full Section
ZO Update, Section 2000, Full Section
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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NOTE: This matrix is a summary only. For complete regulations see appropriate sections of The Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
USE REGULATIONS
RMH
RRO
M50
M52
M54
M56
M58
C30
C31
C32
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C40
C42
C44
C46
A70
A72
S80
S82
S86
S88
S90
S92
S94
RM
RD
RU
RR
RC
RS
RV
Land Use R R R R R R R R R C C C C C C C C C C C C M M M M M A A S S S S S S S
Designations S D M V U R R C M 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9
O H 0 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 0 2 4 6 0 2 4 6 8 0 2 0 2 6 8 0 2 4
Village Residential
Village Residential 30
(VR-30)
o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o o o ● o O ● ● ●
Village Residential 24
(VR-24) o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o o o ● o O ● ● ●
Village Residential 20
(VR-20)
o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o o o ● o O ● ● ●
Village Residential 15
(VR-15)
o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o o o o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Village Residential 10.9
(VR-10.9)
● ● ● ● ● ● o ● o o o o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Village Residential 7.3
(VR-7.3)
● ● ● ● ● ● o ● o o o o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Village Residential 4.3
(VR-4.3)
● ● ● ● ● ● o o ● o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Village Residential 2.9
(VR-2.9) ● ● o o o ● o o ● o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Village Residential 2 (VR-2) ● ● o o o ● ● o ● o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Semi-Rural
Semi-Rural 0.5 (SR-.05) ● o ● ● o ● o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Semi-Rural 1 (SR-1) ● ● ● o ● ● ● ● o O ● ● o ●
Semi-Rural 2 (SR-2) o o ● o o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural 4 (SR-4) o o ● o o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural 10 (SR-10) o ● o o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Rural Lands
Rural Lands 20 (RL-20) ● o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Rural Lands 40 (RL-40) ● o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Rural Lands 80 (RL-80) ● o o o o ● ● ● o O ● ● ● ●
Commercial
General Commercial (C-1) ● o ● ● ● ● o o o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Office Professional (C-2) ● o o o o o o o o o o ● ● ● ● ● ●
Neighborhood Commercial
(C-3)
o ● o ● o o o o o o o o ● ● ● ● ●
Rural Commercial (C-4) o o o ● o o o o o ● ● ● o o ● ● ● ●
Village Core Mixed Use
(C-5)
o o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o ● o ● o o ● ● ● ● ●
Industrial
Limited Impact Industrial
(I-1)
o o o o ● ● o ● o ● ● ● ●
Medium Impact Industrial
(I-2)
o ● ● ● o ● ● ● o o o ● ● ● ●
High Impact Industrial (I-3) o o o o o ● ● ● o o ● ● ● ●
Other
Public Agency Lands o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ● o O ● ● o ●
Specific Plan Area (SPA)● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● o ● ● ● ● ●
Public/Semi-Public
Facilities (P/SP)
o o o o o o o ● ● ● o ● ● ● ● ●
Open Space-Conservation
(OS-C) o o ● ● ● o ●
Open Space-Recreation
(OS-R)
o o o o ● ● ● o ●
MATRIX LEGEND: ● Consistent Use Regulation, o Special Circumstances
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SUMMARY PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2050
NOTE: This matrix is a summary only. For complete regulations see appropriate sections of The Zoning Ordinance and General Plan.
VILLAGE REGULATIONS
RM-CD
RM-V5
RM-V4
RM-V3
RM-V2
RM-V1
AL-CD
FB-V1
FB-V2
FB-V3
FB-V4
FB-V5
AL-V2
AL-V1
CL-1
CL-2
CL-3
CL-4
CL-5
Land Use V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V5 V4 V3 V2 V1 V V2 V1 V
Designations CD CD
Village Residential
Village Residential 30
(VR-30)
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Village Residential 24
(VR-24)
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Residential 20
(VR-20)
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Residential 15
(VR-15)
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Village Residential 10.9
(VR-10.9)
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Village Residential 7.3
(VR-7.3)
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Residential 4.3
(VR-4.3) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Residential 2.9
(VR-2.9)
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Residential 2 (VR-
2)
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural
Semi-Rural 0.5 (SR-.05)
Semi-Rural 1 (SR-1) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural 2 (SR-2) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural 4 (SR-4) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Semi-Rural 10 (SR-10) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Rural Lands
Rural Lands 20 (RL-20) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Rural Lands 40 (RL-40)
Rural Lands 80 (RL-80)
Commercial
General Commercial (C-1) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Office Professional (C-2) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Neighborhood
Commercial (C-3)
Rural Commercial (C-4) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Village Core Mixed Use
(C-5)
● ● ● ● ●
Industrial
Limited Impact Industrial
(I-1)
Medium Impact Industrial
(I-2)
High Impact Industrial (I-3)
Other
Public Agency Lands o o o o o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Specific Plan Area (SPA) ● ● ● ● ●
Public/Semi-Public
Facilities (P/SP)
o o o o o ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Open Space-Conservation
(OS-C) o o o o o ● ●
Open Space-Recreation
(OS-R)
o o o o o
MATRIX LEGEND: ● Consistent Use Regulation, o Special Circumstances
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(Added by Ord. No. 10162 (N.S.) adopted 8-3-11)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10217 (N.S.) adopted 7-25-12)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10348 (N.S.) adopted 7-30-14)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10700 (N.S.) adopted 12-9-20)
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a. The existing Use Regulation was in effect prior to the adoption of the current Land Use
Designation; or
b. The Use Regulation is consistent with, or applied under special circumstances in, the
majority of Land Use Designations that border the subject parcel(s).
c. The Use Regulation is compatible with the surrounding land uses, with consideration given
to:
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d. A General Plan Amendment to an appropriate Land Use Designation that would allow for
the Use Regulation to be consistent and therefore not a special circumstance, is infeasible
as determined by the Director after consideration of the General Plan and applicable
Community Plan.
e. Additionally, a study shall be submitted by the applicant that the proposed Use Regulation
meets at least one of the following:
1. There is a demonstrated need for the potential uses of the proposed Use
Regulation and there is insufficient land suitably zoned in the Community Planning
Area to meet the demonstrated need. Additionally, the application of the proposed
Use Regulation would not result in a scarcity of the existing Use Regulation within
the community planning area or;
The study submitted subject to e.1 or e.2 shall be reviewed by the Director and included
as part of the rezone findings for consideration.
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2100 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2100 through Section 2109, inclusive, shall be known as the RS Single
Family Residential Use Regulations, the RD Duplex/ Two Family Residential Use Regulations, the
RM Multi-Family Residential Use Regulations, or the RV Variable Family Residential Use
Regulations, depending on the building type specified in the title. These Use Regulations are
intended to create and enhance areas where family residential uses are the principal and
dominant use and where certain civic uses are conditionally permitted when they serve the needs
of residents. Typically, these Use Regulations would be applied to rural, suburban, and urban
areas where adequate levels of public service are available and where there is a desire to create
residential neighborhoods and to maintain such neighborhoods once developed. Application of
the appropriate Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create a
traditional, exclusively single-family residential area, a duplex or two- family residential area, a
multi-family residential area, or an area with a combination of single family, duplex, two-family or
multi-family dwellings.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2105
Site Preparation
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2140 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2140 through Section 2149, inclusive, shall be known as the RU Urban
Residential Use Regulations. The RU Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance areas
where permanent family residential uses are permitted and institutional residential care uses are
conditionally permitted and civic uses are permitted when they serve the needs of the residents.
Typically, the RU Use Regulations would be applied to rural, suburban, or urban areas where
adequate levels of public services are available. Various applications of the RU Use Regulations
with appropriate development designators can create areas which have a single-family character
or areas which, because of the scale of structures, are recognizable as high-density areas.
Family Residential
Group Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services (see Section 6900)
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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Site Preparation
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2160 INTENT.
The provisions of Sections 2160 through 2168, inclusive, shall be known as the RMH Mobilehome
Residential Use Regulations. These regulations are intended to create and preserve areas for
Mobilehome Residential uses; and to avoid the economic and social dislocations, and reduction of
housing stock resulting from conversion of mobilehome parks to other uses. Typically, these Use
Regulations would be applied to rural, suburban, and urban areas where adequate levels of public
services are available and where it is appropriate to create a permanent mobilehome residential
area and maintain such area once developed. Various applications of the RMH Use Regulations
with appropriate development or special area designators can create a low density, rural
mobilehome environment, a traditional urban mobilehome park, or mobilehome subdivisions.
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Site Preparation
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a. A Major Use Permit may be granted to authorize, for a specified period of time, any use not
involving a significant investment in buildings, structures or other improvements.
Alternatively, a Major Use Permit may be granted for any use pursuant to a bonded
agreement in an amount sufficient to ensure the removal of all buildings, structures, and
other improvements within a specified time and/or under specified conditions when the
decision-making body finds that such agreement will carry out the intent of this Ordinance
and is enforceable by the County.
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2180 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2180 through 2189, inclusive, shall be known as the RR Rural
Residential Use Regulations. The RR Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance
residential areas where agricultural use compatible with a dominant, permanent residential use is
desired. Typically, the RR Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where
urban levels of service are not available and where large lots are desired. Various applications of
the RR Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create buffers between
residential and agricultural uses, family or small farm areas, or large lot rural residential
developments.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Group Residential
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Group Care
Law Enforcement Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2220 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2220 through Section 2229, inclusive, shall be known as the RRO
Recreation Oriented Residential Use Regulations. The RRO Use Regulations are intended to
create and enhance areas where recreationally-oriented residential development is desired.
Typically, the RRO Use Regulations would be applied to rural and suburban areas where outdoor
recreational use is desired as an important supportive feature of residential development. Various
applications of the RRO Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create
areas of exclusively single-family development surrounding a lake or golf course, or a mix of
single and multi-family dwellings in association with equestrian, tennis, or other recreational
facilities. Certain non- recreational commercial uses may be permitted within the zone as long as
they support the dominant residential recreational character of the area.
a. Content of the Site Plan. A site plan required by this section shall contain such maps,
plans, drawings, and sketches as are necessary to show:
1. The location, size, height, use, general exterior design, and entrances and exits of all
proposed buildings and structures, and their relationship to existing buildings and
structures located on the development site.
2. The location, size and use of all existing and proposed recreation facilities.
3. The internal circulation plan of the development site, including the location, size and
capacity of all roads and driveways, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle
paths, and the relationship of this plan to the existing circulation pattern of the area
surrounding the development site.
4. The location, size and type of all existing vegetation and all proposed landscaping.
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Any Tentative Map or Tentative Parcel Map which is required by the Subdivision Ordinance
shall be used to the maximum extent possible in satisfying the requirements of subsection
"a" of this section.
The following standards and criteria shall be followed by the Director in his review and
evaluation of a site plan required by this section.
1. The placement and siting of the existing and proposed buildings, structures, and
recreation facilities, with respect to their uses and activities, shall functionally relate to
each other and mutually support a residential recreation character.
2. The internal circulation plan shall provide adequate and convenient access to all
buildings, structures, and recreation facilities located on the development site and
shall give priority to pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths.
3. The internal circulation plan shall conform to and, where possible, strengthen the
existing circulation pattern of the area surrounding the development site.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
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Site Preparation
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2260 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2260 through Section 2269, inclusive, shall be known as the RC
Residential/Commercial Use Regulations. The RC Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance neighborhoods where a mixture of residential, professional, and convenience
commercial uses is desired. Typically, the RC Use Regulations would be one in which a few
specific types of convenience commercial services would be permitted in a residential area.
Commercial uses would be subordinate to the dominant residential character of the area and
would be designed principally with a pedestrian orientation. Various applications of the RC Use
Regulations with appropriate development designators could create single-family areas where
professional and commercial uses are conducted on the ground floor with residential units in
upper stories, or area where commercial uses would be conducted in separate structures built at
the same scale as adjacent residential structures.
Family Residential
Group Residential
Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Site Preparation
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2300
2300 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2300 through Section 2309, inclusive, shall be known as the C30
Office-Professional Use Regulations. The C30 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance areas where administrative, office and professional services are the principal and
dominant use. It is also intended that uses involving high volumes of vehicular traffic be excluded
from the C30 Use Regulations. Typically, the C30 Use Regulations would be applied near
residential areas, have a scale and appearance compatible with and complementary to the
adjacent residential use, and have pedestrian as well as vehicular access.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Parking Services
Small Schools
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Research Services
Funeral and Interment Services: Undertaking
Site Preparation
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2310 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2310 through Section 2319, inclusive, shall be known as the C31
Residential-Office-Professional Use Regulations. The C31 Use Regulations are intended to
create and enhance areas where administrative, office, and professional services are the principal
and dominant use. It is also intended that uses involving high volumes of vehicular traffic be
excluded from the C31 Use Regulations. Typically, the C31 Use Regulations would be applied
near residential areas, have a scale and appearance compatible with and complementary to the
adjacent residential use, and have pedestrian as well as vehicular access. When considered
desirable, residential uses may be permitted.
Family Residential
Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Group Care
Parking Services
Small Schools
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Site Preparation
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2320 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2320 through Section 2329, inclusive, shall be known as the C32
Convenience Commercial Use Regulations. The C32 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance areas where a limited number of retail commercial goods and services are desired to
meet day-to-day needs of local residents. Typically, the C32 Use Regulations would be applied
within walking or short driving distance of a residential area, would be designed to serve only a
limited local market, and would permit only those uses which do not create in the adjacent
residential area increased traffic, noise or other such impacts considered incompatible with the
residential use. Various applications of the C32 Use Regulations with appropriate development
designators can create shopping areas which serve low-density neighborhoods, more urbanized,
high-density residential or transient use areas.
Horticulture: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Horticulture: Storage
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
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Gasoline Sales
Site Preparation
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2340 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2340 through 2349, inclusive, shall be known as the C34 General
Commercial/Residential Use Regulations. The C34 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance areas where a mixture of commercial uses and residential uses is desired. Typically, the
C34 Use Regulations would be applied in areas where multi-family dwellings in combination with
commercial uses are desired. Various applications of the C34 Use Regulations with appropriate
development designators can create areas where a single structure may serve a principal
commercial function and a secondary residential use, or where a separate residential or a
commercial structure is appropriate.
a. Content of the Site Plan. A site plan required by this section shall contain such maps,
plans, drawings and sketches as are necessary to show:
1. The location, use and entrances and exits of all proposed buildings and structures
and their relationship to existing buildings and structures located on and in the
immediate vicinity of the development site.
2. The internal circulation of the development site, including the location, size, and
capacity of all roads and driveways, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle
paths, and the relationship of this plan to the existing circulation pattern of the area
surrounding the development site.
3. The location, size and type of all existing vegetation and all proposed landscaping.
b. Relationship to Subdivision Ordinance. Any tentative map or tentative parcel map which is
required by the Subdivision Ordinance shall be used to the maximum extent possible in
satisfying the requirements of subsection "a" of this section.
c. Standards and Criteria. The following standards and criteria shall be followed by the
Director in his review and evaluation of a site plan required by this section.
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2. The internal circulation plan shall provide adequate and convenient access to the
variety of uses contained within the development site. Common access serving more
than one use or facility shall be provided whenever possible and in a manner which
prevents mutual interference.
3. The internal circulation plan shall conform to and, where possible, strengthen the
existing circulation pattern of the area surrounding the development site.
d. Exemption for Signs. A site plan shall not be required for addition of new signs or
modification of existing signs, provided the site is not subject to an approved site plan that
designates sign location and that all such signs comply with all other pertinent requirements
of this ordinance. This exemption shall not apply to any site subject to the Community
Design Review, Historic Landmark, Historic District, or Design Review Special Area
Regulations.
Family Residential
Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
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Site Preparation
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2350 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2350 through 2355, inclusive, shall be known as the C35 General
Commercial/Limited Residential Use Regulations. The C35 Use Regulations are intended to
create and enhance areas where a mixture of commercial uses and residential uses is desired.
Typically, the C35 Use Regulations would be applied in areas where multi-family dwellings in
combination with commercial uses are desired. Various applications of the C35 Use Regulations
with appropriate development designators can create areas where a single structure may serve a
principal commercial function and a secondary residential use, or where a separate residential or
a commercial structure is appropriate.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Group Care
Law Enforcement Services
Parking Services
Postal Services
Small Schools
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Family Residential
Site Preparation
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2360 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2360 through Section 2369, inclusive, shall be known as the C36
General Commercial Use Regulations. The C36 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance commercial areas where a wide range of retail goods and services are permitted.
Typically, the C36 Use Regulations would be applied where central area commercial facilities
were desired in association with administrative and office uses. Various applications of the C36
Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can create community or regional
shopping complexes, central business districts, or small but highly diverse commercial
developments.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Small Schools
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Group Residential
Site Preparation
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2370 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2370 through Section 2379, inclusive, shall be known as the C37 Heavy
Commercial Use Regulations. The C37 Use Regulations are intended to, as closely as possible,
duplicate the old C2 Zone.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Group Care
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Small Schools
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Group Residential
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2380 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2380 through Section 2389, inclusive, shall be known as the C38
Service Commercial Use Regulations. The C38 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance areas where certain heavier commercial or light industrial uses with large acreage
requirements, may locate. Typically, the C38 Use Regulations would be applied to the periphery
of retail commercial areas from which such uses could supply goods and services to the retail
commercial zones. Various applications of the C38 Use Regulations with appropriate
development designators can create wholesaling or warehousing areas.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Small Schools
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Site Preparation
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2400 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2400 through Section 2409, inclusive, shall be known as the C40 Rural
Commercial Use Regulations. The C40 Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance
commercial centers which serve predominantly agricultural areas with a broad range of goods and
services. Typically, the C40 Use Regulations would be applied to rural or semi-rural areas where
many diverse types of commercial uses are desired. Various applications of the C40 Use
Regulations with appropriate development designators can create large scale commercial
agricultural areas where outdoor storage and sale of animals is permitted, or smaller commercial
areas which function as rural town centers.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Parking Services
Postal Services
Small Schools
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following the use type refers to the subsection of Section 2980 which applies.
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Site Preparation
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2420 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2420 through 2429, inclusive, shall be known as the C42 Visitor-Serving
Commercial Use Regulations. The C42 Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance
areas devoted to the provision of recreational and tourist services. Thus, a broad range of
recreational and visitor-serving uses are permitted and other uses are very limited. Typically, the
C42 Use Regulations would be applied to areas where tourist-oriented recreational opportunities
exist and associated facilities and services are desired. Various applications of the C42 Use
Regulations with appropriate development designators can create an intensive-use recreational
village, vacation spa, or resort, or in areas considered generally unsuitable for intensive
development, more rural, open recreation-oriented developments.
(Amended by Ord. No. 6187 (N.S.) adopted 11-18-81)
(Repealed by Ord. No. 10697 (N.S.) adopted 11-18-20, effective 03-15-21, see Section 9000-
9500)
Essential Services
Parking Services
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Gasoline Sales
Spectator Sports and Entertainment (all types)
Site Preparation
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2440 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2440 through Section 2449, inclusive, shall be known as the C44
Freeway Commercial Use Regulations. The C44 Use Regulations are intended to create and
enhance areas where automobile associated traveler services are desired. Typically, the C44
Use Regulations would be applied adjacent to freeway interchanges or in areas with convenient
access to freeways. Various applications of the C44 Use Regulations with appropriate
development designators can create a limited service area with a gas station and restaurant, or a
more extensive service area including motels and overnight travel trailer accommodations.
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Site Preparation
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(Renumbered by Ord. No. 5508 (N.S.) adopted 5-16-79. Formerly S84 Med. Cen. Use Regs.)
2460 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2460 through Section 2469, inclusive, shall be known as the C46
Medical Center Use Regulations. The C46 Use Regulations are intended to create and enhance
areas where a concentration of medical and other compatible uses is desired. Typically, the C46
Use Regulations would be applied to areas where there is a desire to discourage use by
non-medical associated uses and where a community of a size sufficient to support a medical
center exists or is planned. Various applications of the C46 Use Regulations, with appropriate
development designators, can create major regional medical centers, including hospitals, medical
office buildings, laboratories, and other supportive commercial and service facilities, or small
community medical centers whose scale would more clearly reflect the needs of the immediate
area.
a. Content of the Site Plan. A site plan required by this section shall contain such maps,
plans, drawings, documents, and sketches as are necessary to show:
1. The location, use, entrances and exits of all proposed buildings and structures.
2. The projected scale of operations and service loads of the development as related to
their expected impact on the area immediately surrounding the development site.
3. The internal circulation plan of the development site, including the location, size, and
capacity of all roads and driveways, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle
paths, and the relationship of this plan to the existing circulation pattern of the area
surrounding the development site.
4. The location, size and type of all existing vegetation and all proposed landscaping.
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b. Relationship to Subdivision Ordinance. Any Tentative Map or Tentative Parcel Map which
is required by the Subdivision Ordinance shall be used to the maximum extent possible in
satisfying the requirements of subsection "a" of this section.
c. Standards and Criteria. The following standards and criteria shall be followed by the
Director in his review and evaluation of a Site Plan required by this section.
1. The overall physical design of the project, with respect to the interior placement and
siting of buildings and structures, shall mitigate the adverse impacts of the
development on the immediately surrounding area.
2. The internal circulation plan shall provide adequate and convenient access to all
buildings and structures contained within the development.
3. The internal circulation plan shall conform to and, where possible, strengthen the
existing circulation pattern of the area surrounding the development site.
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Medical Services
Horticultural: Cultivation
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Postal Services
Site Preparation
(Renumbered and amended by Ord. No. 5508 (N.S.) adopted 5-16-79. Formerly 2845)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10006 (N.S.) adopted 9-16-09)
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2500 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2500 through Section 2509, inclusive, shall be known as the M50 Basic
Industrial Use Regulations. The M50 Use Regulations are intended to create and preserve areas
for basic manufacturing operations which evidence no or very low nuisance characteristics.
Non-manufacturing uses are restricted to those providing essential support services to
manufacturing plants and their personnel. Typically, the M50 Use Regulations would be applied
in urban or suburban areas where nuisance characteristics involving noise, odor, traffic generation
or unsightliness were undesired and where all uses (with certain exceptions) would be conducted
entirely within enclosed buildings. Various applications of the M50 Use Regulations with
appropriate development designators can create a community of industries in a high quality
industrial park or preserve large tracts of land for basic manufacturing, assembling, or processing
uses.
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Emergency Shelters (see Section 6911)
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2-10
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Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Site Preparation
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2520 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2520 through Section 2529, inclusive, shall be known as the M52
Limited Impact Industrial Use Regulations. The M52 Use Regulations are intended to create and
preserve areas where manufacturing and industrial uses which evidence no or very low nuisance
characteristics may locate. Non-industrial uses which support or are adjuncts to industrial uses
and are compatible with such uses are permitted within the zone particularly administrative, sales,
and services uses. Typically, the M52 Use Regulations would be applied in urban or suburban
areas where nuisance characteristics involving noise, odor, traffic generation or unsightliness
were undesired and where all uses (with certain exceptions) would be conducted entirely within
enclosed buildings. Various applications of the M52 Use Regulations with appropriate
development designators can create a community of industries in a high quality industrial park or
a strip of low impact industrial uses.
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Emergency Shelters (see Section 6911)
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Parking Services
Postal Services
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Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Site Preparation
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2540 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2540 through Section 2549, inclusive, shall be known as the M54
General Impact Industrial Use Regulations. The M54 Use Regulations are intended to create and
preserve areas where manufacturing and industrial uses not having high nuisance characteristics
may locate. Non-industrial uses which support industrial uses are permitted within the zone,
particularly administrative, sales, and services uses. Typically, the M54 Use Regulations would
be applied near rail and trucking facilities, or other locations where impacts associated with noise,
odor and traffic would not impact on residential or commercial areas. All outdoor storage areas
would be subject to screening regulations in Section 6706. Various applications of the M54 Use
Regulations with appropriate development designators can create a large
transportation-dependent industrial center or a small, geographically isolated grouping of a few
small scale industrial uses.
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Emergency Shelters (see Section 6911)
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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Small Schools
Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
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Site Preparation
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2560
2560 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2550 through 2579, inclusive, shall be known as the M56 Mixed
Industrial Use Regulations, (M56 Use Regulations). The M56 Use Regulations will create an
industrial area, and a maximum of five percent of each lot to be designated as support commercial
area. The right to develop a support commercial area shall be transferable. The M56 Use
Regulations will generally be applied to large areas of 100 or more acres, where a unified
appearance can be created. A Specific Plan will be required prior to or concurrent with each
rezone to address the availability of public facilities. The types of uses in the M56 Use
Regulations will include industrial plants that are primarily engaged in the manufacturing,
compounding, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment, warehousing or fabrication of
materials or products, and commercial use types necessary to support those uses. Site
development will be reviewed for compliance with a Design review manual adopted for the area.
a. Designation of Commercial Area. Each lot in the specific plan area shall be granted a
maximum of five percent of commercial use. At the time of application for a building permit,
the applicant shall apply for an administrative permit indicating what portion of the site will
be reserved for commercial use, and the location of the parking to be reserved for the use.
If no area is designated through the administrative permit process at the time the lot is
initially developed, the owner retains the right to make such designation at a later date.
Additionally, the applicant may relinquish the permit at any time by making an application
for relinquishment to the Director. When an applicant has either chosen not to use the right
to develop the commercial area of the property or has relinquished the administrative permit
to develop the area as a commercial use, the right may be transferred to another property
through the process described in subsection b of this section.
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Prior to completing any transfers of development rights, the applicant shall obtain written approval
from the Director. No purported transfer shall be of any force or effect without the Director's
approval. The applicant shall notify the Department of the completion of the transfer on a form
prescribed by the Department, and such notification shall be recorded. Failure to comply with the
Department's requirements for notification shall be grounds for refusal to issue building permits.
Ambulance Services
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
Custom Manufacturing
General Industrial
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Small Schools
Administrative Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library services
Child Care Center
Major Impact Services and Utilities
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Horticultural
a) Cultivation
b) Storage
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
Packing and Processing
a) Limited
b) Support
2568 USES SUBJECT TO A MAJOR USE PERMIT WITHIN THE AREAS DESIGNATED
FOR SUPPORT COMMERCIAL.
The following uses are permitted by the M56 Use Regulations in the commercially designated
areas upon issuance of a Major Use Permit.
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Postal Services
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Site Preparation
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reflect the concerns of that area. An existing Community Design Manual may be adopted to serve
as the Design Manual. The Design Manual shall require the preservation of environmental
resources that are identified as being significant, including wildlife habitat and open space.
b. The Director, upon receipt of a request for waiver of the administrative design review
requirement, shall provide a copy of said request to the review body for their
recommendation.
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2580 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2580 through Section 2589, inclusive, shall be known as the M58 High
Impact Industrial Use Regulations. The M58 Use Regulations are intended to create and
preserve areas where a full range of industrial uses with moderate to high nuisance
characteristics may locate. Typically, the M58 Use Regulations would be applied at locations
where large land acreages were available and where the impacts associated with unsightliness,
noise, odor, and traffic, and the hazards associated with certain industrial uses, would not impact
on residential or commercial areas. Various applications of the M58 Use Regulations with
appropriate development designators can create major heavy industrial centers or an area for a
single, large industrial use.
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Emergency Shelters (see Section 6911)
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services
Minor Impact Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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Laundry Services
Participant Sports and Recreation: Indoor
Recycling Processing Facilities, Wood and Green Materials
Research Services
Wholesaling, Storage and Distribution: Mini-Warehouses (see Section 6300 and Section
6909)
c. Industrial Use Types.
Custom Manufacturing (see Section 6300)
d. Agricultural Use Types.
Horticulture (all types)
Tree Crops
Row and Field Crops
Packing and Processing (all types)
(Amended by Ord. No. 5508 (N.S.) adopted 5-16-79)
(Amended by Ord. No. 5786 (N.S.) adopted 6-4-80)
(Amended by Ord. No. 6543 (N.S.) adopted 3-2-83)
(Amended by Ord. No. 6924 (N.S.) adopted 2-20-85)
(Amended by Ord. No. 7220 (N.S.) adopted 10-22-86)
(Amended by Ord. No. 8058 (N.S.) adopted 4-15-92)
(Amended by Ord. No. 8175 (N.S.) adopted 11-18-92)
(Amended by Ord. No. 8318 (N.S.) adopted 10-27-93)
(Amended by Ord. No. 9935 (N.S.) adopted 4-23-08)
(Amended by Ord. No. 10035 (N.S.) adopted 1-27-10)
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Small Schools
Administrative Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
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2700
2700 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2700 through Section 2709 inclusive, shall be known as the A70 Limited
Agricultural Use Regulations. The A70 Use Regulations are intended to create and preserve
areas intended primarily for agricultural crop production. Additionally, a limited number of small
farm animals may be kept and agricultural products raised on the premises may be processed.
Typically, the A70 Use Regulations would be applied to areas throughout the County to protect
moderate to high quality agricultural land.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2720
2720 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2720 through Section 2729, inclusive, shall be known as the A72
General Agricultural Use Regulations. The A72 Use Regulations are intended to create and
preserve areas for the raising of crops and animals. Processing of products produced or raised
on the premises would be permitted as would certain commercial activities associated with crop
and animal raising. Typically, the A72 Use Regulations would be applied to areas distant from
large urban centers where the dust, odor, and noise of agricultural operations would not interfere
with urban uses, and where urban development would not encroach on agricultural uses.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services (see Section 6905)
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Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2800 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2800 through Section 2809, inclusive, shall be known as the S80 Open
Space Use Regulations. The S80 Open Space Use Regulations are intended to provide for
appropriate controls for land generally unsuitable for intensive development. Typically, the S80
Use Regulations would be applied in both urban and rural environments to hazard or resource
areas, public lands, recreation areas, or lands subject to open space easement or similar
restrictions. Uses permitted within the S80 Use Regulations include those having a minimal
impact on the natural environment, or those compatible with the hazards, resources, or other
restrictions on the property. Various applications of the S80 Use Regulations with appropriate
development designators can create or protect areas of very large residential parcels, agricultural
areas, recreation areas, or limited use areas having identified hazards or resources.
a. Content of the Site Plan. A site plan required by this section shall contain such maps,
plans, drawings, and sketches as are necessary to show the location, size and use of all
proposed buildings and structures and their relationship to the significant physical features
located on the development site.
b. Relationship to Subdivision Ordinance. Any tentative map or tentative parcel map which is
required by the Subdivision Ordinance shall be used to the maximum extent possible in
satisfying the requirements of subsection "a" of this section.
c. Standards and Criteria. The placement and siting of the proposed structures and buildings
shall preserve the open space value of the development site, avoid degradation of the
significant physical features located on the development site, and avoid hazards.
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Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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03-21
2820
2820 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2820 through Section 2829, inclusive, shall be known as the S82
Extractive Use Regulations. The S82 Use Regulations are intended to identify and create areas
within the County where mining, quarrying, or oil extractive uses are permitted. Typically, the S82
Use Regulations would be applied to areas of mineral deposits, to signify the presence of such
deposit and notify adjacent or affected properties of the intention to allow extraction of minerals
within the zone. They may be used to preserve areas with valuable mineral deposits until
extraction can take place. Special regulations are to be imposed governing the conduct of mineral
extraction, associated operating characteristics, and care of the site at conclusion of the extraction
operation.
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2860 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2860 through Section 2869, inclusive, shall be known as the S86
Parking Use Regulations. The S86 Use Regulations are intended to identify and create areas for
automotive parking in association with another dominant land use. Typically, the S86 Use
Regulation would be applied to assure a physical separation between one type of use and
another, or to accommodate off-street parking requirements for commercial or industrial uses.
Various applications of the S86 Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can
create small buffer areas between uses or large parking areas designed to satisfy parking needs
of a major commercial or industrial complex.
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Parking Services
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Site Preparation
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2880 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2880 through Section 2889, inclusive, shall be known as the S88
Specific Planning Area Use Regulations. The S88 Use Regulations are intended to
accommodate Specific Plan areas shown on the San Diego County General Plan or on those
lands for which a Specific Plan has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the
Government Code. Application of the S88 Use Regulations can create an unlimited variety of
land uses in conformance with the General Plan.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Site Preparation
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a. Prior to adoption of a Specific Plan, a Major Use Permit may be granted pursuant to the
S88 Use Regulations to authorize, for a specified period of time, any use not involving a
significant investment in buildings, structures, or other improvements. Alternatively, a Major
Use Permit may be granted for any use pursuant to a bonded agreement in an amount
sufficient to ensure the removal of all buildings, structures, and other improvements within a
specified time and/or under specified conditions when the decision-making body finds that
such agreement will carry out the intent of this Ordinance and is enforceable by the County.
b. Following the adoption of a Specific Plan, any use set forth in the Specific Plan is permitted
by the S88 Specific Planning Area Use Regulations.
c. All uses established pursuant to an applicable Specific Plan shall be subject to all of the
conditions and restrictions set forth in the Specific Plan, and said Specific Plan conditions
and restrictions concerning uses shall prevail over The Zoning Ordinance regulations to the
extent of any conflict between them.
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2900
2900 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2900 through Section 2909 shall be known as the Holding Area Use
Regulations. The Holding Area Use Regulations are intended to prevent isolated or premature
land uses from occurring on lands for which adequate public services and facilities are unavailable
or for which the determination of the appropriate zoning regulations is precluded by contemplated
or adopted planning proposals or by a lack of economic, demographic, geographic, or other data.
It is intended that the Holding Area Use Regulations will be replaced by other use regulations
when the aforementioned conditions no longer exist. The uses permitted are those which are
community services, interim uses, or uses which, with appropriate development designators, will
not prematurely commit the land to a particular use or intensity of development.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Group Residential
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
a. A Major or Minor Use Permit may be continued, modified, reinstated, or renewed for any
use which, prior to the application of the S90 Holding Area Use Regulations on the subject
property, was permitted pursuant to a duly authorized use permit.
b. A Major Use Permit may be granted to authorize, for a specified period of time, any use not
involving a significant investment in buildings, structures, or other improvements.
Alternatively, a Major Use Permit may be granted for any use pursuant to a bonded
agreement in an amount sufficient to ensure the removal of all buildings, structures, and
other improvements within a specified time and/or under specified conditions when the
decision-making body finds that such agreement will carry out the intent of this Ordinance
and is enforceable by the County.
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2920 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2920 through Section 2929, inclusive, shall be known as the S92
General Rural Use Regulations. The S92 Use Regulations are intended to provide appropriate
controls for land which is: rugged terrain, watershed, dependent on ground water for a water
supply, desert, susceptible to fires and erosion, or subject to other environmental constraints.
Various applications of the S92 Use Regulations with appropriate development designators can
create or protect areas suitable for low intensity recreational uses, residences on very large
parcels, animal grazing, and other uses consistent with the intent of this Section.
Family Residential
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
Law Enforcement Services (see Section 6905)
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Group Residential
Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Child Care Center
Civic, Fraternal or Religious Assembly
Clinic Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Group Care
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Parking Services
Postal Services
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2940 INTENT.
The provisions of Section 2940 through 2949, inclusive, shall be known as the S94 Transportation
and Utility Corridor Use Regulations. The S94 Use Regulations are intended to create and protect
corridors for existing or future highways, railways, pipelines, other modes of transportation, and
facilities for transmission of electricity, gas, water and other materials and forms of energy. The
S94 Use Regulations are designed in recognition of the fact that transportation and utility facilities
can cause adverse impacts on surrounding residents and properties including, for example, noise,
vibration, emissions, pollutants, odors, visual appearance, detraction from natural scenic values,
electrical interference, and potential for hazards and disasters. Some facilities can also be
adversely affected by incompatible uses nearby. It is intended that these and other regulations be
applied in a manner that will create sufficient open space or buffering along corridors to mitigate
any adverse impacts of the facilities. The uses permitted are those which will not detract from the
corridor's primary purpose, will not involve large, permanent concentrations of people, and will not
adversely affect surrounding residents and properties. Various applications of the S94 Use
Regulations with appropriate development designators can preserve future corridors while
allowing appropriate interim uses, and permit suitable uses of land under powerlines, over buried
pipelines, or alongside railroads or highways.
Essential Services
Fire Protection Services (see Section 6905)
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Administrative Services
Ambulance Services
Community Recreation
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services
Major Impact Services and Utilities
Postal Services
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a. A Major Use Permit may be granted pursuant to the S94 Use Regulations to authorize, for a
specified period of time, any use not involving a significant investment in buildings,
structures, or other improvements. Alternatively, a Major Use Permit may be granted for
any use pursuant to a bonded agreement in an amount sufficient to ensure the removal of
all buildings, structures, and other improvements within a specified time and/or under
specified conditions when the decision-making body finds that such agreement will carry out
the intent of this Ordinance and is enforceable by the County.
On November 8, 1994, the voters adopted County of San Diego Proposition C, an initiative
that created the SWF zoning classification, applied it to the Gregory Canyon site and described a
new class III solid waste landfill (the Project). *
The SWF zoning classification shall allow the Project without the need for any permits from
the County of San Diego except the Water Course Alteration Permit, Bridge Permit, Grading
Permit and Building Permit.
On June 6, 2010, the voters adopted County of San Diego Proposition A, an initiative that
applied the SWF zoning classification to the East Otay Mesa site and described a new recycling
collection center and class III solid waste landfill (the Project).**
The SWF zoning classification allows the development of the Project without the need for
any permits from the County of San Diego except a Grading Permit and Building Permit.
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"1" Dwellings as Secondary Uses. Limited to dwellings which are secondary uses of a
structure, lot or parcel primarily used for business purposes.
"2" Recycling Collection Facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 6970.
"3" Recycling Processing Facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of Section 6975.
"4" Secondary Use. Permitted only as a secondary use within a dwelling. No such use shall
have a floor area greater than the floor area devoted to residential purposes.
"5" Same Lot. Permitted only if located on the same lot as the industrial use it serves.
"6" Veterinary Hospitals. Hospital must be located on a parcel of land not less than 2 acres in
size. Indoor treatment areas must be located at least 100 feet from the nearest property
line, and out door treatment or confinement areas must be located at least 200 feet from the
nearest property line. If a proposed Hospital does not meet any of these requirements it
may be allowed upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit.
"7" Limitation on Enclosed Storage. All operations, including the storage of materials and
equipment, shall be entirely within an enclosed building, and the area devoted to storage
shall not be greater than the area devoted to sales and administrative offices.
"8" Enclosed Building. All operations, including the storage of materials and equipment, shall
be entirely within an enclosed building.
"9" Enclosed Building or Walls. All operations, including the storage of materials and
equipment, shall be entirely within an enclosed building or inside walls or solid fences less
than 6 feet in height.
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"10" Retail Establishments. Limited to retail establishments intended for the convenience of
permitted establishments and/or clients thereof, provided no such retail establishment
occupies more than 15 percent of the total floor area of the building in which it is located
and has no entrance except from the lobby or interior of said building, or from a patio
entirely surrounded by said building.
"11" Insurance and Real Estate Offices. Limited to insurance and real estate offices as a
secondary use within a dwelling. No such office shall have a floor area greater than the
floor area devoted to residential purposes.
"12" Gasoline Sales. There shall be no open storage of goods or materials, and all repair and
lubrication services shall take place in an enclosed building.
"13" Drycleaning Plants and Laundries. Limited to drycleaning plants and laundries which
provide retail services only, use only non-flammable solvents, and employ not more than 10
people.
"14" Performance Standards. Subject to meeting the applicable provisions of the performance
standards specified in Section 6300.
"15" Performance Standards and Power. Subject to meeting the applicable provisions of the
performance standards specified in Section 6300. Prior to the installation or operation of
electric or other power sources in excess of 20 horsepower, the proposed use shall be
reviewed pursuant to Section 6304 and the Director shall certify that the use complies with
the applicable performance standards.
"16" Animal Related Activities. Animal related activities may be permitted subject to the Animal
Regulations commencing at Section 3000.
"19" Adult Entertainment Establishments. Subject to meeting the applicable provisions of the
regulations and performance standards specified in Section 6930 and upon issuance of an
Administrative Permit as specified in Section 6930.
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"20" Secondary Use: On building sites 5 acres or less in size, the use shall be restricted to
locations above the first story of a building or buildings the first story of which is reserved for
permitted principal uses. On building sites larger than 5 acres, the use may, as an alternate
to the foregoing, be located in a building or buildings intended and located solely for
secondary uses provided that not less than 50 percent of the site area is devoted
exclusively to permitted principal uses.
"21" Eating and Drinking Establishments. Allowed upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit, except
when accessory to a Brewery or Microbrewery, then allowed upon issuance of an
Administrative Permit subject to the provisions of Section 6158.j.
“22” Small, Boutique and Wholesale Limited Wineries. Allowed subject to the provisions of
Section 6910.
“23” Packing and Processing: General. Allowed as an accessory use to Commercial Agriculture
subject to the provisions of Section 6157.g. Allowed as a primary use of a property upon
issuance of a Major Use Permit.
“24” Organic Materials Processing. Allowed subject to the provisions of Section 6977.
“25” Low Barrier Navigation Centers: Allowed by-right subject to the provisions of Section 6915
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USE & ENCLOSURE MATRIX
SUMMARY PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2990 AND 6816
NOTE: This matrix is a summary only. For complete regulations see appropriate sections of The Zoning Ordinance. In case of conflict between the provisions
graphically represented in this matrix and the provisions set forth in the text of The Zoning Ordinance, the provisions of The Zoning Ordinance shall apply.
See
Section
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1260
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RESIDENTIAL
RS � 18 � M M M M M � S M M M m M M m RS Single-Family Residential
RD � 18 � M M M M M � S M M M m M M m RD Duplex/Two-Family Residential
RM � 18 � M M M M M � S M M M m M M m RM Multi-Family Residential
RV � 18 � M M M M M � S M M M m M M m RV Variable Family Residential
RU � � 18 � M M M M m M � S M M M m M M m RU Urban Residential
RMH 18 � M M M M M � S M M M m M M m RMH Mobilehome Residential
RR � M 18 �m M M M M M M � S M M M M m M M m RR Rural Residential
RRO* � M 18 �m M M M M M M � S M M m M M m RRO* Recreation-Oriented Residential
RC � � 25 18 � M M �M �� � S � M m M M �RC Residential-Commercial
COMMERCIAL
C30 � � � �M �� � S �M m � M �C30
M Office-Professional
C31 � � 25 � � � �M �� � S � M M m � M �C31
M Residential/Office Professional
C32 1 25 � M M M M M � � S �M m M M �C32
M Convenience Commercial
C34* � � 25 � � � ���� � S �� M
m � ��C34* Gen. Commercial/Residential
C35 M 25 � � � ���� � S �� m � ��C35
M Gen. Comm.//Ltd. Residential
C36 1 M 25 � � � ���� � S � �� ��C36
M General Commercial
C37 1 M 25 �� � � ���� � S �� �� ��C37
M Heavy Commercial
C38 1 25 �� � � M ��� � S �M �� ��C38
M Service Commercial
C40 1 25 �� � � ���� � S � m � ��C40
M Rural Commercial
C42* 20 25 � � m � C42* Visitor Serving Commercial
C44 �� M M M M M � � S �M M m M M �C44 Freeway Commercial
C46* � M M �M M � � S ��M M m � M �C46* Medical Center
INDUSTRIAL
M50 � M � M � M M �� S �M M m � � m M50 Basic Industrial
M52 � M � M � M M �� S �M M m � � m M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 � M � M � M M �� S �M M �� � m M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ M � M M M � S �M M �� � m M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 � M � M � M M �� S �M M �� � m M58 High Impact Industrial
AGRICULTURAL
A70 � M 18 �m M M M M M M � S M m M M m M M m A70 Limited Agriculture
A72 � M 18 �m M M M M M M � S M S M M m M M m A72 General Agriculture
SPECIAL PURPOSE
S80* � � M M M M M M � S M M m M M m S80* Open Space
S81 O O S81 Ecological Resource Area
S82 � M M M M M � S m M M m M M S82 Extractive
S86 � � S m m � S86 Parking
S88+ � �� � S m m S88+ Specific Plan Area
S90+ � M �m M M M M M M � S M m M M m M M m S90+ Holding Area
S92 � M �m M M M M M M � S M S M M m M M m S92 General Rural
S94+ �m M M M M � S m M m m M S94+ Transportation & Utility Corridor
SWF � SWF Solid Waste Facility
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RS P P P 16 16 P RS Single-Family Residential
RD P P P 16 16 P RD Duplex/Two-Family Residential
RM P P P 16 16 P RM Multi-Family Residential
RV P P P 16 16 P RV Variable Family Residential
RU P P P 16 16 P RU Urban Residential
RMH P P P P RMH Mobilehome Residential
RR �� 16 16 RR Rural Residential
RRO* �� P P P 16 16 P P RRO* Recreation-Oriented Residential
RC m m 4 m m m 16 16 P P RC Residential-Commercial
COMMERCIAL
C30 � m � 16 16 m C30 Office-Professional
C31 � m � 16 16 m C31 Residential/Office Professional
C32 � m 16 16 m C32 Convenience Commercial
C34* �m M m � � � � 16 16 M � m � M C34* Gen. Commercial/Residential
C35 �m M m � � � � 16 16 M � m � M C35 Gen. Comm.//Ltd. Residential
C36 �m M � � � � 9 � 16 16 � M � 8 � � � M C36 General Commercial
C37 ���� � � � � � 16 16 � � � � � � � � � M � C37 Heavy Commercial
C38 ���� � � � � 16 16 � � � � � � � � � M � C38 Service Commercial
C40 ���� � � � � M � 16 16 M � � � � � � � � � � M � C40 Rural Commercial
C42* ���� 20 C42* Visitor Serving Commercial
C44 ���� 16 16 M C44 Freeway Commercial
C46* � 16 16 C46* Medical Center
INDUSTRIAL
M50 �m M m 5 19 16 16 � M50 Basic Industrial
M52 �m M m � 19 8 8 16 16 8 � 8 8 9 9 9 M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 ���� � 19 � � 14 16 16 � � � � � � � � � M � M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ � � � � � � � M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 ���� � 19 � � 14 16 16 M � � � � � � � � � 9 � M58 High Impact Industrial
AGRICULTURAL
A70 ��� M M 16 16 6 6 A70 Limited Agriculture
A72 ��� M M M 16 16 6 6 A72 General Agriculture
SPECIAL PURPOSE
S80* � S M 16 16 M S80* Open Space
S81 S81 Ecological Resource Area
S82 ��� 16 16 M S82 Extractive
S86 ���� 16 16 � S86 Parking
S88+ ���� 16 16 S88+ Specific Plan Area
S90+ ���� M M M S90+ Holding Area
S92 ��� M M 16 16 6 6 S92 General Rural
S94+ ���� M M M m S94+ Transportation & Utility Corridor
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RS P P P P P P RS Single-Family Residential
RD P P P P P P RD Duplex/Two-Family Residential
RM P P P P P P RM Multi-Family Residential
RV P P P P P P RV Variable Family Residential
RU P P P P P P RU Urban Residential
RMH P P P P P P RMH Mobilehome Residential
RR � � � 17 RR Rural Residential
RRO* � � � P M M P M P RRO* Recreation-Oriented Residential
RC � m m P P m m 11 m P 4 RC Residential-Commercial
COMMERCIAL
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Office-Professional
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C34* � m M m 7 � � 8 � � � � M M M 12 13 � C34* Gen. Commercial/Residential
C35 � m M m 7 � � 8 � � � � M M M 12 13 � C35 Gen. Comm.//Ltd. Residential
C36 � m M � 7 � � 8 � � � � M M � 12 13 � C36 General Commercial
C37 � � � � � � � � � � � � � M M � � � � C37 Heavy Commercial
C38 � � � � � � � � � m m 10 M � � C38 Service Commercial
C40 � � � � � � � � 9 � � � � M M � � � � C40 Rural Commercial
C42* � � � � 20 � � 20 M C42* Visitor Serving Commercial
C44 � � � � � 12 C44 Freeway Commercial
C46* � 10 10 10 � C46* Medical Center
INDUSTRIAL
M50 � m M m m m m M50 Basic Industrial
M52 � m M m 8 � � � 8 m 21 10 M 12 � M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 � � � � � � � � � m 21 M 10 M � � M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ � � 21 10 M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 � � � � � � � � � m 21 M 10 M � � M58 High Impact Industrial
AGRICULTURAL
A70 � � � 17 M A70 Limited Agriculture
A72 � � � 17 M M A72 General Agriculture
SPECIAL PURPOSE
S80* � S M M S80* Open Space
S81 S81 Ecological Resource Area
S82 � � � M S82 Extractive
S86 � � � � S86 Parking
S88+ � � � � S88+ Specific Plan Area
S90+ � � � � 17 M S90+ Holding Area
S92 � � � 17 M S92 General Rural
S94+ � � � � S94+ Transportation & Utility Corridor
SWF SWF Solid Waste Facility
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RS P P P 2 P P P RS Single-Family Residential
RD P P P 2 P P P RD Duplex/Two-Family Residential
RM P P P 2 P P P RM Multi-Family Residential
RV P P P 2 P P P RV Variable Family Residential
RU P P P 2 P P P RU Urban Residential
RMH P P P 2 P P P RMH Mobilehome Residential
RR � � � M 2 RR Rural Residential
RRO* � � � P M P 2 P P P RRO* Recreation-Oriented Residential
RC � m m P P P 2 m m P RC Residential-Commercial
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C30 � m � 2 2 3 M M C30 Office-Professional
C31 � m � 2 2 3 M M C31 Residential/Office Professional
C32 � m m � 2 2 3 M C32 Convenience Commercial
C34* � m M m m � 2 2 3 M � M � � M M C34* Gen. Commercial/Residential
C35 � m M m m � 2 2 3 M � M � � M M C35 Gen. Comm.//Ltd. Residential
C36 � m M � � � 2 2 3 M � M � � � M C36 General Commercial
C37 � � �� � � 2 2 3 3 15 � � � � � � M C37 Heavy Commercial
C38 � � �� M 2 2 3 3 15 � � M M M C38 Service Commercial
C40 � � �� � � 2 2 3 3 15 � � � � M � M M C40 Rural Commercial
C42* � � �� � � � M M C42* Visitor Serving Commercial
C44 � � �� 2 3 M C44 Freeway Commercial
C46* � 2 3 M C46* Medical Center
INDUSTRIAL
M50 � m M m 2 2 3 M � � M50 Basic Industrial
M52 � m M m � M 2 2 3 M � � M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 � � �� � M 2 2 3 3 � � M M M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ 2 2 3 M � � M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 � � �� � M 2 2 3 3 � � M M M58 High Impact Industrial
AGRICULTURAL
A70 � � � M A m A70 Limited Agriculture
A72 � � � M A m A72 General Agriculture
SPECIAL PURPOSE
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S81 S81 Ecological Resource Area
S82 � � � M 2 m m M S82 Extractive
S86 � � �� 2 m m S86 Parking
S88+ � � �� 2 m m S88+ Specific Plan Area
S90+ � � �� M 2 m m S90+ Holding Area
S92 � � � M 2 m m S92 General Rural
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M52 m M m M 8 M 24 m M 14 M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 M 8 14 24 14 M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ 24 M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 8 14 24 14 M M58 High Impact Industrial
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A72 M M 24 m A72 General Agriculture
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S81 S81 Ecological Resource Area
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S86 24 S86 Parking
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C32 A A m 16 M C32 Convenience Commercial
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C35 A A 16 M C35 Gen. Comm.//Ltd. Residential
C36 A A 16 M C36 General Commercial
C37 A A 16 24 M C37 Heavy Commercial
C38 A A 16 24 M C38 Service Commercial
C40 A A 16 24 M C40 Rural Commercial
C42* A A M C42* Visitor Serving Commercial
C44 A A 16 M C44 Freeway Commercial
C46* A A 16 M C46* Medical Center
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M50 A A 16 24 M M50 Basic Industrial
M52 A A 16 24 M M52 Limited Impact Industrial
M54 A A 16 24 M M54 General Impact Industrial
M56+ 24 M56+ Mixed Industrial
M58 A A 16 M 24 M M M58 High Impact Industrial
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A70 16 M M M 22 22 22 M m M A70 Limited Agriculture
A72 16 M M M M 22 22 22 M m M A72 General Agriculture
SPECIAL PURPOSE
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S81 M M S81 Ecological Resource Area
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S86 24 M S86 Parking
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S90+ 16 m 24 M S90+ Holding Area
S92 16 M M M M m 24 M S92 General Rural
S94+ 16 24 M S94+ Transportation & Utility Corridor
SWF SWF Solid Waste Facility