Division 8. Planning and Development

Chapter 1.1. Zoning (Coastal)

Article 4. Permitted Uses

§ 8174-5. Permitted uses by zone.

Latest version.

The following zoning matrix establishes the type of permit required for land uses permitted in each zoning district. However, if a property is determined to be all or in part within an environmentally sensitive habitat area (ESHA) or buffer area, only limited uses are permitted. (See Section 8174-4 for uses permitted in an ESHA, and Section 8178-2 for specific standards applicable to an ESHA.)

Additionally, properties located within the Santa Monica Mountains Overlay Zone (denoted by /M after the base zoning) are subject to specific development standards (see Section 8177-4).

LAND USE CATEGORY

PERMIT REQUIREMENTS BY ZONE

COS

CRE

CR1

CR2

RBH

CRPD

HPD

AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS (No Retail Except Produce Stands) ^b,d,f,h

Animal Husbandry (see Section 8175-5.2)

PDP

• Apiculture (see Section 8175-5.2.1)

PDP

• Structures for up to 25 Animal Units

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• Structures for More Than 25 Animal Units

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• More Animals Than Are Permitted By Section 8175-5.2.4

CUP

• Wild Animals

CUP

Aquiculture

PDP

Contractors' Service and Storage Yards and Buildings

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Crop Production

• With Brush or Vegetation Removal

Permit May Be Required. See "Brush or Vegetation Removal"

• With Grading, Excavation or Fill

Permit May Be Required. See "Grading, Excavation or Fill"

Growing, Packing, Storage or Preliminary Processing, in Structures

• Total Floor Area Per Lot

up to 20,000 sq. ft.

over 20,000 to 100,000 sq. ft.

CUP

over 100,000 sq. ft.

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.1, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Total Floor Area up to 100,000 sq. ft.

Total Floor Area over 100,000 sq. ft.

Improvements to Agricultural Structures

See "Improvements to Structures, Other Than Single Family Dwellings or Public Works Facilities"

Uses and Structures, Accessory

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.1, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

• Dwellings, Farm Worker or Animal Caretaker:

one on lot meeting the minimum lot size per zone

PDP

one on lot not meeting the minimum lot size per zone

CUP

more than one per lot

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, or 8174-6.3.5

• Fences and walls

If exempt per Section 8174-6.1, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

• Fuel Storage, 10,000 Gallons Maximum

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2

• Offices

If exempt per Section 8174-6.1, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• Packing, Storage or Preliminary Processing of Crops (No Structures)

within a maximum 20,000 sq. ft structure per lot

• Produce Stands, Retail, Accessory to Crop Production (Section 8175-5.8)

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

AIRFIELDS AND LANDING PADS AND STRIPS, PRIVATE

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

AMBULANCE SERVICES

ANIMALS, KEEPING OF (See Section 8175-5.2)

PDP

Apiculture ( see Section 8175-5.2.1)

PDP

Structures:

• For Up To 25 Animal Units

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• For More Than 25 Animal Units

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

More Animals Than Are Permitted By Section 8175-5.2.4

CUP

Wild Animals

CUP

ART GALLERIES

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.4 or 8174-6.3.5

AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.4 or 8174-6.3.5

BANKS, SAVINGS AND LOANS AND RELATED OFFICES AND INSTITUTIONS

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

BARS, TAVERNS AND NIGHTCLUBS

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

BOARDINGHOUSES, ROOMING HOUSES AND BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

BRUSH OR VEGETATION REMOVAL

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.6

With tree alteration and removal

See Tree Alteration & Removal below and Sec. 8178-7

BUS TERMINALS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

CARE FACILITIES

Day

• Care of Six or Fewer Persons

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, or 8174-6.3.5

• Care of Seven or More Persons

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, or 8174-6.3.5

Residential: Care of Six or Fewer Persons

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, or 8174-6.3.5

CARWASHES, SELF-SERVICE OR AUTOMATIC

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

CHURCHES AND OTHER BUILDINGS USED FOR RELIGIOUS WORSHIP

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

CLUBHOUSES

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

CONFERENCE CENTERS/CONVENTION CENTERS

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

DOG GROOMING

PDP

DREDGING

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.1 or 8174-6.3.2

DRILLING, TEMPORARY GEOLOGIC (Testing Only)

DWELLINGS

Demolition of Single Family Dwellings and Accessory Structures

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2 or 8174-6.3.5

Improvements to Residential Structures

• Improvements to Single Family Dwellings and Accesory Structures

If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.5

• Improvements to Other Dwellings and Accessory Structures

See "Improvements to Structures, Other Than Single Family Dwellings or Public Works Facilities"

One Single-Family

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.5

One Two-Family or Two Single-Family (also see Section 8175-3.10)

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.5

Multi-Family

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.5

Mobilehome, Continuing Nonconforming

PDP

DWELLINGS — ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES

Animals

• Apiculture (see Section 8175-5.2.1)

• Aviaries (see Section 8175-5.2.2)

CUP

• Board and Care of Horses on Lots of 10 Acres or More

CUP

• Farm, Including Private Stables (see Section 8175-5.2.4b)

• Pet Animals (consistent with Section 8175-5.2.4a)

• More Than Are Permitted By Section 8175-5.2.4

CUP

• Wild Animals

CUP

Antenna—Non-Commercial, Freestanding, above 40 feet (see Sec. 8175-5.1(i)). See "wireless communication facilities" for all other antenna facilities

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.4 or 8174-6.3.5

Exterior Storage consistent with Section 8174-6.2.5 and 8175-5.1j

Fences and Walls

See "Uses and Structures accessory to a Commercial or Industrial Use"

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

See "Uses and Structures accessory to a Commercial or Industrial Use"

Home Occupations (see Section 8175-5.1f)

Mobilehome/RV as Temp. Dwelling During Construction, consistent with standards in Section 8175-5.1e

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.6

Accessory Dwelling Unit (see Sec. 8175-5.1.1)

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

Septic Systems, Construction or Expansion of

Short-Term Rental or Homeshare (see Section 8175-5.21)

ZC*

Water Wells, Construction or Expansion

• Incidental, appropriate and subordinate to a principally-permitted use

PDP

• With Brush or Vegetation Removal

Permit May Be Required. See "Brush or Vegetation Removal"

• With Grading, Excavation or Fill

Permit May Be Required. See "Grading, Excavation or Fill"

Water Wells, Testing to Determine Water Availability

See "Water Facilities"

Accessory Uses and Structures Not Otherwise Listed

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

ENERGY FACILITIES, Including Energy Production From Renewable Sources

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

FILM PRODUCTION, TEMPORARY (See Sec. 8175-5.6)

Lasting up to 14 days per production See Sec. 8175-5.6.1.1 for exceptions that require a PD permit

See Sec. 8175-5.6.5

Lasting 15 to 180 days

Conducted in beach areas

• Lasting up to 14 days per production pursuant to Section 8175-5.6.1.2.1

Conducted with film pyrotechnics as defined in Article 2.

Conducted solely for non-commercial student projects or personal, private, or family use.

• Except where Sec. 8175-5.6.1.1 applies.

• Except where neighborhood consent is required per Sec. 8175-5.6.5

Conducted for purposes of reporting on current news events

FIRE STATIONS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

GRADING, EXCAVATION, OR FILL, Pursuant To Section 8175-5.17

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.6

GEOTECHNICAL AND SOILS TESTING

Without Brush or Vegetation Removal, and Without Grading

With Brush or Vegetation Removal

Permit May Be Required. See Brush or Vegetation Removal

With Grading, Excavation or Fill

Permit May Be Required. See Grading, Excavation or Fill

HARBOR USES (See Definitions)

Fleet Base Activities, Accessory to Offshore Drilling

CUP

Fuel Storage and Sales

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

HEALTH CLINICS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

HOTELS, MOTELS, AND BOATELS

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

IMPROVEMENTS TO STRUCTURES, OTHER THAN SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS OR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

KENNELS

LABORATORIES; RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC, MEDICAL OR DENTAL

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS: 5 OR FEWER EMPLOYEES

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

LIBRARIES

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, No Additions or Enlargements

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2 or 8174-6.3.6

MOBILEHOME PARKS (See Section 8175-5.5)

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.2, 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

MOTION PICTURE OR TV PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES, TEMPORARY (See Section 8175-5.6)

Within Existing Building (7 Days Max. per 60-Day Period)

PDP

Outdoor:

• Up to 7 days per 60-Day Period

Using pyrotechnics or noise higher than customary in the vicinity, with a waiver per Section 8175-5.6.2

• Up to 42 Days per 180-Day Period

OFFICES: BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE, Excluding Storage, Wholesale Trade and Veterinary Clinics

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

OIL AND GAS: EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION, UNLESS PREEMPTED (See Section 8175-5.7)

CUP

Refining, Processing, Manufacture, and Bulk Storage

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2

PARKING LOTS, PUBLIC

CUP

PIPELINES AND TRANSMISSION LINES, AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITIES

Without Service Yards

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

With Service Yards

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

Offices Only

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES
(See Sec. 8175-5.9)

See "Wireless Communication Facilities" for antenna installations.

County Initiated

• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

Not County-Initiated

CUP

• If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

REAL ESTATE TRACT OFFICES, TEMPORARY (See Section 8175-5.1k)

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

RECREATIONAL USES

Campgrounds (see Section 8175-5.3)

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Camps (see Section 8175-5.4)

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Community Centers

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Fields, Athletic (Seating: Portable Only, for Not More Than 100 People)

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Golf Courses, Except Miniature Golf

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Outdoor Festivals, Temporary, and Outdoor Sporting Events

CUP

Parks and Picnic Grounds

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Recreational Vehicle Parks (see Section 8175-5.10)

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Recreational Uses (as Permitted by This Table), County Initiated

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• Caretaker Recreational Vehicle, Accessory, pursuant to the standards in Section 8175-5.15

Riding Stables

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

• With Accessory Lodging Facilities

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Swimming and Tennis Clubs, and the Like

CUP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Youth Hostels

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

REPAIR OF PERSONAL GOODS (Such As Jewelry, Shoes And Small Appliances)

PDP

RESTAURANTS, CAFES, AND CAFETERIAS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

RETAIL TRADE (See Definitions)

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Liquor Stores

CUP

Nurseries

CUP

SCHOOLS, Public or Private, Nonboarding

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

SHORELINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (See Section 8175-5.12.2)

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2

SIGNS

Sign, Permanent, Freestanding See Sec. 8175-5.13.6(a)

Sign, Illuminated

Sign Mural

Sign Program

Sign, Temporary (in ESHA or ESHA buffer) See Sec. 8175-5.13.3(c)

Sign Alterations See Sec. 8175-5.13.5(a)

Signs Affixed to a Structure See Sec. 8175.5.13.5(b)

If exempt per Sec. 8174-6.3.5 Disaster Replacement of Structures

Signs, Promotional Temporary
See Sec. 8175-5.13.5(d)

Identification Sign & Flags
See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(a) & (c)

Repair and Maintenance Activities
See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(d)

Natural Gas, Chilled Water and Steam Facility Signs
See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(e)

Sign, Temporary (not in ESHA)
See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(f)

Sign, Incidental
See Sec. 8175-5.13.4(f)

STORAGE OF BUILDING MATERIALS, TEMPORARY (See Section 8175-16)

Same permit as principal use

SUBDIVISIONS:

Parcel Map Waivers

• Lot Line Adjustments

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.6

Tentative Maps (TM)

CUP

Tentative Parcel Maps (TPM)

TAILOR SHOPS

PDP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

TREE ALTERATION & REMOVAL

TREE REMOVAL

Removal or transplantation of a protected tree per Sec. 8178-7.5.1

Except for historical and heritage trees, the removal of a non-native or invasive tree during bird nesting season pursuant to Sec. 8178-7.5.2

TREE ALTERATION

Tree alteration or encroachment into the tree protected zone of a protected tree, pursuant to Sec. 8178.7.5.1

Minor alteration of a non-native or invasive tree during bird nesting season pursuant to Sec. 8178-7.5.2

Minor alteration of a protected tree pursuant to Sec. 8178-7.5.2.1 (* inspection required)

ZC*

EMERGENCY TREE ALTERATION OR REMOVAL

See Sec. 8178-7.5.4

USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY TO A COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Brush or Vegetation Removal

Permit May Be Required. See "Brush or Vegetation Removal"

Dwelling, for Proprietor or Employee (2 ^ND or 3 ^rd Floor Only)

PDP

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Fences and walls

See "Dwelling - Accessory Uses and Structures"

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, 8174-6.3.5, or 8174-6.3.6

See "Dwelling - Accessory Uses and Structures"

Game Machines, Three or Fewer

Grading, Excavation or Fill

Permit May Be Required. See "Grading, Excavation or Fill"

Improvements to Structures

See "Improvements to Structures, other than Single Family Dwellings or Public Works Facilities"

Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and Cafes: For Employees Only

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

Repair of Products Retailed

Temporary Buildings During Construction (see Section 8175-5.14)

• If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

USES AND STRUCTURES, ACCESSORY, NOT OTHERWISE LISTED

Same permit as principal use

VETERINARY CLINICS, Excluding Livestock

CUP

If exempt per Section 8174-6.3.2, 8174-6.3.4, or 8174-6.3.5

WASTE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL

TABLE KEY:
	= Not allowed
	= Exempt
	= Approved by Planning Director or Designee
	= Approved by Planning Commission
	= Approved by Board of Supervisors
E	= Exempt*
ZC	= Zoning Clearance*
PD	= Planned Development Permit
PDP	= PD Permit, Principally-Permitted ^**
PW	= Public Works Permit
CUP	= Conditional Use Permit
* Not Appealable to the Coastal Commission ^** Principally-permitted uses are only appealable to the Coastal Commission in accordance with the criteria in Public Resources Code Section 30603(a)1-3 and 5.