Chapter 17.47
LAND USE REGULATIONS

Sections:

17.47.010    Permissions tables and establishment of an allowed use.

17.47.020    Allowed uses – Commercial/office zones.

17.47.010 Permissions tables and establishment of an allowed use.

Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Title. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Title identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

(A) Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions). For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC § 17.24.040 (Determination on unlisted uses).

(B) Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

(C) Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

(1) Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

(2) Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

(3) Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a minor use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

(4) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

(5) Not Permitted (–). A land use shown with a “–” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

(6) Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

(7) Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a temporary use permit pursuant to PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits. (Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)

17.47.020 Allowed uses – Commercial/office zones.

The land uses allowed in the commercial/office zones are listed in Table 17.47.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones), together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits) and PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Specific Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

Table 17.47.020-1. Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones 

Commercial/Office Zones

Use

NC

RC

VC

MEDFX

EDFX

OFX

Specific Use Regulations

Aerospace Uses

Aerospace Manufacturing

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Aerospace Services

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses

Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and Storage

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Animal Husbandry and Production

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic

–

A

–

–

A

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry and Beekeeping

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Aquaculture

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Crop Production

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Farmstands

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Garden/Greenhouse, Private

A

A

A

A

A

A

 

Horticultural Production

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Kennels, Private/Hobby

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping)

Automobile and Vehicle Uses

Fueling Station

CUP

MUP

P

–

–

–

All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).

Travel Center

–

CUP

P

–

–

–

All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Major

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Minor

MUP

MUP

P

CUP

–

–

All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).

Vehicle Rental

CUP

MUP

P

–

–

–

 

Vehicle Sales, New

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Vehicle Sales, Used

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles and Equipment

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC § 17.92.070 (Fueling station/vehicle and equipment services and repair).

Vehicle Towing/Impounding

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.93.040 (Vehicle towing/impounding)

Vehicle Washing and Detailing

CUP

P

P

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.180 (Vehicle washing and detailing)

Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)

Eating and Drinking Establishments and Entertainment Uses

Bar/Nightclub/Lounge

CUP

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery

MUP

MUP

MUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Cafe/Bakery

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center

CUP

P

P

–

P

–

 

Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor (Accessory)

A

A

A

A

A

A

 

Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor (Accessory)

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (see PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory)

A

A

A

A

A

A

See PMC § 17.92.100 (Outdoor dining (accessory))

Outdoor Entertainment

–

P

P

–

CUP

–

 

Restaurant, Bona Fide

MUP

P

P

P

P

P

See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Restaurant, Drive-Through

CUP

P

P

–

CUP

CUP

See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and drive-through services)

Film, Research and Development

Film Production and Post Production

–

MUP

–

–

–

MUP

Only allowed on parcels that fall within the Los Angeles Secondary Studio zone.

Research and Development

–

–

–

P

P

P

 

Industrial and Manufacturing Uses

Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space

CUP

MUP

–

–

MUP

P

 

Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without tasting room or > 10,000 sf

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with tasting room and <10,000 sf

CUP

MUP

MUP

–

–

CUP

See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.93.010 (Commercial vehicle parking as a primary use)

Construction and Materials Yards

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Food or Beverage Manufacturing

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Hazardous Materials Facility

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities)

Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling, and Distribution

–

CUP

–

–

–

A, MUP

 

Manufacturing, Outdoors

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Manufacturing/Processing, Light

–

–

–

–

–

MUP

 

Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Mining/Resource Extraction

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.67.120 (Mining and quarry special standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and Reclamation)

Ministorage Warehousing or Facility

–

CUP

–

–

–

CUP

See PMC § 17.93.020 (Ministorage warehousing or facility)

Outdoor Storage (Accessory)

–

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, CUP

A, CUP

A, CUP

See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and accessory))

Outdoor Storage (Primary Use)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.120 (Outdoor storage (primary and accessory))

Outdoor Storage (Temporary)

T; TUP

T; TUP

T; TUP

T; TUP

T; TUP

T; TUP

If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC § 17.26.100 (Temporary use and special event permits). See also PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).

Salvage Yards

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.93.030 (Salvage yards)

Temporary Structures or Storage Facilities (Temporary and Accessory)

A, TUP

A, TUP

A, TUP

A, TUP

A, TUP

A, TUP

See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)

Lodging

Bed and Breakfast

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Lodging – Extended Stay

CUP

P

P

MUP

MUP

MUP

 

Lodging – Hotels

CUP

P

P

MUP

MUP

MUP

 

Lodging – Motels

CUP

P

P

MUP

MUP

MUP

 

Lodging – Timeshares

–

P

P

–

–

–

 

Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses

Civic/Government

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Cultural Institutions

CUP

P

P

P

P

CUP

 

Hospital

–

CUP

CUP

MUP

–

–

 

Public Service Facility

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Social Service Facilities

MUP

MUP

MUP

P

MUP

MUP

See PMC § 17.94.040 (Social service facilities with congregate meal facilities)

Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses

Athletic Fields, Unlighted

–

P

P

–

P

–

 

Athletic Fields, Lighted

–

MUP

MUP

–

CUP

–

 

Campground

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

College/University

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

P

CUP

 

Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor

CUP

P

P

–

P

CUP

 

Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor

–

P

P

–

MUP

–

See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)

Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf)

P

P

P

P

P

P

See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)

Community Assembly, 5,001 sf – 12,000 sf (gross sf)

MUP

P

P

MUP

P

MUP

See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)

Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf)

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

See PMC § 17.94.010 (Community assembly uses)

Family Day Care Center

P

P

P

P

P

P

See PMC § 17.92.060 (Family day care center)

Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf

P

P

P

MUP

P

P

 

Instructional Services, > 5,000 sf

MUP

P

P

MUP

P

MUP

 

Open Space, Natural

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Parks and Recreation Facilities

P

P

P

P

P

P

See PMC § 17.94.030 (Golf courses)

Retreat Center

CUP

P

P

CUP

MUP

CUP

 

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Schools, Public or Private (TK-12)

–

–

–

–

P

–

 

Tutoring Facilities

P

P

P

MUP

P

MUP

 

Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

P

MUP

 

Vocational/Trade School, >10,001 sf

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

P

CUP

 

Residential Uses

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)

–

A

–

A

A

–

See PMC § 17.91.010 (Accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit standards)

Agricultural Worker Housing

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Caretaker’s Unit (Accessory)

–

–

–

–

P

–

See PMC § 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s units (accessory))

Child Day Care in a Home

–

P

–

P

P

–

 

Cottage Food Operation

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.91.040 (Cottage food operation)

Cottage Industry

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Emergency Shelters

–

–

–

CUP

–

–

See PMC § 17.94.020 (Emergency shelters)

Group Residential Home

–

–

–

MUP

MUP

–

 

Home Occupation (Accessory)

–

A

–

A

A

–

 

Live/Work

–

MUP

MUP

P

P

–

 

Model Home (on-site)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)

Manufactured/Mobile Home Park

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.91.050 (Manufactured/mobile home parks) and PMC § 17.91.060 (Manufactured/mobile home park closures)

Residential Care Facilities, Small

CUP

–

–

P

–

–

 

Residential Care Facilities, Large

CUP

CUP

CUP

P

–

–

See PMC § 17.91.070 (Residential care facilities, large)

Residential Housing Types

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single-Family Dwelling, Attached

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Single-Family Dwelling, Detached

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Multifamily Dwelling, Triplex/Quadplex

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Multifamily Residential, Greater Than or Equal to Five Units

–

P1

–

CUP

CUP

–

 

Manufactured/Mobile Home

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Single-Room Occupancy

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Sober Living Home

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.91.080 (Sober living home)

Supportive Housing

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Transitional Housing

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Yard Sales (Temporary Use)

–

T

–

T

T

–

See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)

Retail, Service, and Office Uses

Adult-Oriented Business

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.010 (Adult-oriented businesses)

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Large

–

–

–

CUP

–

–

See PMC § 17.91.020 (Alcohol and drug treatment facility)

Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility, Small

–

–

–

MUP

–

–

 

Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Animal Sales and Services

CUP

P

P

–

–

–

 

Auction Sales, Indoor

–

MUP

MUP

–

–

–

 

Auction Sales, Outdoor

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

 

ATM (Accessory Use)

A

A

A

A

A

A

 

Bail Bonds

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

 

Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Building Materials Sales and Services

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Business to Business Support Services

–

MUP

MUP

–

–

P

 

Check-Cashing Businesses

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

 

Convenience Market

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.030 (Convenience markets) and PMC § 17.92.020 (Alcoholic beverage establishments)

Drive-Through Services (Accessory)

A, MUP

A

A

A

A

A

See PMC § 17.92.050 (Drive-through restaurants and drive-through services)

Farmers’ Market (Temporary)

TUP

TUP

TUP

TUP

TUP

TUP

See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)

Food Preparation, Commercial

CUP

P

P

P

P

MUP

 

Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading

P

P

P

–

–

–

 

Funeral Homes and Mortuaries

MUP

P

P

P

–

–

 

General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

General Retail 5,001 sf – 25,000

MUP

P

P

MUP

MUP

MUP

 

General Retail/Superstore > 25,000

–

P

P

CUP

CUP

CUP

 

Grocery Store

P

P

P

CUP

MUP

–

 

Kennels/Boarding, Commercial

MUP

P

P

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.080 (Kennels/boarding, commercial)

Kiosk/Outdoor Vending2

A

A

A

A

A

A

 

Laundromat

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Massage Establishment, Accessory

A

A

A

A

A

A

See PMC § 17.92.090 (Massage establishment (accessory))

Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Medical Services, Extended Care

–

MUP

MUP

P

–

–

 

Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Medical Services, Urgent Care

CUP

P

P

P

P

CUP

 

Microblading/Permanent Makeup

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Neighborhood Market

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Nursery/Garden Center

MUP

P

P

–

–

–

 

Office, Processing

–

P

P

P

MUP

P

 

Office, Professional/Administrative

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Office, Service

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Outdoor Display (Accessory)

A

A

A

A

A

A

See PMC § 17.92.110 (Outdoor display)

Pawnshop

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)

Personal Services

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Pet Daycare

P

P

P

P

P

P

See PMC § 17.92.140 (Pet daycare)

Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop

CUP

MUP

MUP

–

–

–

 

Smoking Lounge

CUP

P

P

–

–

–

 

Smoke Shop

–

CUP

CUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.150 (Smoke shop)

Swap Meet, Indoor

–

P

P

–

–

–

 

Swap Meet, Outdoor

–

MUP; TUP

MUP; TUP

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.160 (Swap meet, outdoor). Temporary outdoor swap meets require a TUP pursuant to PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses).

Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

–

–

See PMC § 17.92.170 (Tattoo/body art/piercing establishments)

Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (Temporary)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.98.020 (Temporary uses)

Veterinary Hospitals

MUP

P

P

P

MUP

–

See PMC § 17.92.190 (Veterinary hospitals)

Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses

Airports and Heliports

–

CUP

CUP

CUP

–

–

 

Collocated Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES) (Accessory)

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

–

–

A, MUP

See PMC § 17.99.010 (Collocated small wind energy systems)

Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, Major

–

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless telecommunications facilities)

Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, Minor

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

See PMC § 17.95.010 (Communication/wireless telecommunications facilities)

Communication, Facilities Within Buildings

–

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

P

 

Freight/Trucking Facility

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Light Fleet-Based Services

–

P

P

P

P

P

 

Parking Lots and Structures

–

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

A, MUP

 

Passenger Transportation Facilities

–

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

CUP

 

Recycling Collection Facility, Large

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)

Recycling Collection Facility, Small

CUP

–

–

CUP

CUP

CUP

See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)

Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)

Recycling Processing Facility, Light

–

–

–

–

–

CUP

See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)

Reverse Vending Machine (Accessory)

A

A

A

A

A

A

See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)

Sanitary Landfills

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.98.010 (Sanitary landfills)

Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.99.020 (Small residential wind generator systems)

Solar Energy System (Primary Use)

–

–

–

–

–

–

See PMC § 17.99.030 (Solar energy system (primary))

Utilities, Major

–

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

MUP

 

Utilities, Minor

P

P

P

P

P

P

 

Utility Yard

–

–

–

–

–

–

 

Notes:

1.    Only permitted with a comprehensive development plan on Antelope Valley Mall site and property south of Palmdale Boulevard between SR-14 and Division Street.

2.    Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

(Ord. 1613 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023; Ord. 1603 § 4 (Exh. I), 2023)