The following list is provided to
give a general idea of the uses allowed in each zone district. Most
non-residential uses are allowed only with a development permit (use approval),
approved by the County. A building permit is also required for a use involving
new construction or structural additions and remodels. For a complete list of
uses allowed in any given zone district and the level of review required,
contact the Zoning Information line or consult the Zoning Counter during walk-in hours.
ZONE DISTRICT |
ALLOWED USES |
| "CA"
Commercial Agriculture |
Commercial
agriculture, farm buildings, livestock raising, greenhouses, farm worker
camps. One single-family dwelling. |
| "A"
Agriculture |
Agriculture, farm
buildings, livestock raising, lumber mills, visitor accommodations, zoos
& natural science museums. One single-family dwelling. |
| "AP"
Agricultural Preserve |
Similar to
"CA" zone; applies to parcels under agricultural preserve
contracts with the County. |
| "RA"
Residential Agricultural |
One single-family
dwelling, one second dwelling unit, home occupations, small-scale
agriculture, greenhouses, wineries, private stables and paddocks,
schools, community facilities, open space and recreational uses. |
| "RR"
Rural Residential |
One single-family
dwelling, one second dwelling unit, home occupations, and horses with a
use approval. |
| "R-1"Single-Family
Residential |
One single-family
dwelling, one second dwelling unit, home occupations, not more than 2
cats and 2 dogs, community facilities. |
| "RB"
Single-Family Ocean Beach Residential |
One single-family
dwelling, one second dwelling unit, home occupations, not more than 2
cats and 2 dogs. |
| "RM"
Multi-Family Residential |
Single- and
multi-family dwellings and dwelling groups, mobile home parks, home
occupations, 2 cats and 1 dog per dwelling. |
| "PA"
Professional- Administrative Office |
Banks, community
facilities, travel agencies, medical, insurance, real estate and
executive offices, nursing homes, and conference facilities. |
| "VA"
Visitor Accommodations |
Hotels, motels,
inns, conference centers, organized camps, vehicle and tent camping
parks. |
| "CT"
Tourist Commercial |
Gas stations,
restaurants, and visitor accommodations. |
| "C-1"
Neighborhood Commercial |
Animal grooming,
banks, barber & beauty shops, small repair shops, print shops, shoe
repair, offices (not exceeding 50% of the building area), fitness
centers, restaurants, bookshops, bicycle shops, hardware stores, jewelry
stores, pet shops, clothing stores, and stationary stores. Multi-family
residential as a mixed use up to 50% of floor area. |
| "C-2"
Community Commercial |
All uses permitted
in the "C-1" zone plus veterinary clinics (without overnight
boarding), offices, indoor theaters, and retail sales involving large
areas such as appliance showrooms, automobile supply stores, department
stores, and garden supply stores. Plus hotels, motels, and inns.
Multi-family residential as a mixed use up to 50% of floor area |
| "C-4"
Commercial Services |
Boat building,
sales, and storage, nightclubs, bowling alleys, indoor theaters, flea
markets, skating rinks, sports arenas, contractor's shops,
mini-storage buildings, automobile repair shops, contractors' storage
yards, shipping terminals, automobile sales, building materials yards,
nurseries, feed and farm supply stores, and all allowed uses in the
"M-1" zone with certain restrictions. |
| "M-1"
Light Industrial |
Agricultural
service establishments, poultry hatcheries, light manufacturing,
assembly, or processing. |
| "M-2"
Heavy Industrial |
Large factories
involving hazardous chemicals such as manufacture of construction
materials or household goods, glass, carpets, pharmaceuticals, petroleum
processing, and wood processing. |
| Mineral ExtractionIndustrial |
Quarries and
mining. |
| "PR"
Parks, Recreation and Open Space |
Community centers,
open space uses, recreational facilities, visitor accommodations, and
timber harvesting. |
| "PF"
Public and Community Facilities |
Administrative
offices, cemeteries, churches, community centers, fire stations,
hospitals, libraries, nursing homes, parks, and schools and colleges. |
| "SU"
Special Use |
All uses allowed
in the "RA" or "R-1" zone district provided the use
is consistent with the General Plan. All other permitted or
conditionally permitted uses provided they are consistent with the
General Plan and a Level 5 use approval is obtained. |
COMBINING ZONE DISTRICTS
The following combining districts
may be applied to the basic zone districts in order to impose specific
limitations or exercise some form of land use regulation.
Overlay Zone |
Summary of Limitations
Imposed |
| "D"
Designated Park Site |
Designates land as
a potential County park site |
| "GH"
Geologic Hazards |
Denotes the
presence of physical hazard to development and that any use is subject
to the Geologic Hazards Ordinance. |
| "H"
Assisted Housing |
Denotes where
affordable housing priority site regulations apply |
| "I" Statement
of Intention |
Board of
Supervisors has agreed not to rezone the property in the foreseeable
future. |
| "L"
Historic Landmark |
The property or
structure has been designated a historic landmark and is subject to the
Historic Resources Ordinance. |
| "MH"
Mobile Home Park |
Denotes the
location of a legal mobile home park. |
| "O" Open
Space Easement |
Owner has executed
an open space easement contract with the County to maintain the land in
its natural state for 10-years. |
| "P"
Agricultural Preserve and Farmland
Security |
Owner has executed
an Agricultural Preserve or Farmland Security contract with the County
to maintain the land in its natural state for 10-years. |
| "SP"
Salamander Protection |
Denotes areas
where special site standards apply to protect endangered species and
that uses are subject to the Sensitive Habitat Protection Ordinance. |
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