§ 17.220.015 MIXED USE DISTRICT LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
A.   Table 2-6 (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Zoning Districts) identifies the uses of land allowed by this Title in the mixed use zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use in compliance with § 17.200.020.B. (Determination of Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements).
Note: Where the last column in the tables (Additional Regulations and Specific Use Regulations) includes a note or section number, the regulations in that note and/or the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Title may also apply.
   Table 2-6 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Zoning Districts
Table 2-6
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Zoning Districts
P      Permitted Use
CUP      Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP      Administrative Use Permit Required
-      Use not allowed
 
LAND USES
PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
Additional Regulations and Specific Use Regulations
MU- N
MU- 1
MU- 2
MU- DT
MU- MD
MU- HD
MU-I
 
Table 2-6
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed Use Zoning Districts
P      Permitted Use
CUP      Conditional Use Permit Required
AUP      Administrative Use Permit Required
-      Use not allowed
 
LAND USES
PERMIT REQUIREMENT BY DISTRICT
Additional Regulations and Specific Use Regulations
MU- N
MU- 1
MU- 2
MU- DT
MU- MD
MU- HD
MU-I
 
INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING
Chemical product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Concrete, gypsum, and plaster products
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Cosmetic product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
 
Electronics and equipment manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
 
Fabric products manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
 
Food and beverage manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales).
Furniture/
fixtures manufacturing
-
P
P
 
-
-
P
 
Glass, metal and plastics product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Handcraft industries
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Hazardous materials/wholesale fuel storage and distribution
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Lumber and wood product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Machinery manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Media production - Backlots/outdoor facilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
 
Media production - Indoor support facilities
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Media production - Soundstages
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
 
Metal products fabrication, machine/weldin g shops
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Mining/resource extraction
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Motor vehicle/transportation equipment manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Paper product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Paving and roofing material manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Printing and publishing
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Recycling facility - processing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Recycling facility - Large collection
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Recycling facility - Incidental small collection
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
See § 17.400.090 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling facility - Small collection
-
AUP
AUP
-
-
-
P
See § 17.400.090 (Recycling Facilities)
Research and development (R&D)
-
P
P
-
P
P
P
 
Salvage and wrecking
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Small-scale product manufacturing
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Stone and cut stone product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Clay and pottery product manufacturing
-
-
-
-
-
-
CUP
 
Warehousing and distribution facilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
10,000 square feet maximum floor area
Wholesaling and distribution facilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
AUP
 
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Arcade
P
P
P
P (1)
P
P
P
(1) Up to 10 amusement devices allowed in conjunction with a multiplex movie theater subject to § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Clubs, lodges, and private meeting halls
-
P
P
P (2)
P
P
P
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Community garden
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
 
Indoor commercial recreation
-
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Event centers
-
AUP
AUP
P
AUP
AUP
AUP
See § 17.520.035 (Development and Operating Standards)
Health/fitness facilities
P
P
P
P (3)
P
P
P
(3) Limited to 3,000 square feet on the ground floor.
Outdoor commercial recreation
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
CUP
 
Public recreational and cultural facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Private residential recreational facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Public Schools - Kindergarten to 12th grade
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Private schools - Kindergarten to 12th grade
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
- (4)
AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area.
(4) See § 17.610.010 (Nonconforming Uses) for nonconforming school uses.
College/university/trade school
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP (2)
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP /CUP
AUP required for schools up to 1,500 square feet in area.
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Religious places of worship
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Studios - Art, dance, music, photography, etc.
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Theatres
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory dwelling units
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.095 (Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units)
Accessory uses and structures
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.100 (Residential Uses - Accessory Residential Structures)
Child day care - Large family day care homes
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Child day care - Small family day care homes
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Cottage food operation (accessory)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Cottage Food Operations are allowed pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code § 113758. For guidelines and regulations, go to the LA County Public Health Department website.
Two-family dwelling/duplex
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Home occupations
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.055 (Home Occupations)
Live/work units
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.060 (Live/Work Development Standards)
Mixed use projects
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Multiple-family dwelling, 4 Units
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See also § 17.400.040 (Condominium Conversions)
Residential care facilities, 6 or fewer clients
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Residential care facilities, 7 or more clients
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Senior citizen congregate care housing
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Single-family dwellings
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Single room occupancy units
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.106 (Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Units)
Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Supportive housing
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Transitional housing
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Use is subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone.
Triplex
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
RETAIL TRADE
Accessory food service
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Accessory retail uses
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Adult businesses
-
P
P
-
-
-
P (5)
Use only allowed subject to the approval of an Adult Use Development Permit (see CCMC Chapter 11.13).
(5) 10,000 square feet maximum floor area.
Artisan shops
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Bars, night clubs
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales)
Building material stores
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Construction equipment sales
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
 
Convenience stores
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales)
Firearms sales
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
-
See CCMC Chapter 11.19 (Firearms And Ammunition Retail Establishments) and § 17.400.050 (Firearms Sales) of this Title.
Food retail
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
General retail stores
P
P (6)
P (6)
P
P
P
P
Where alcohol is sold, an AUP or CUP may be required pursuant to § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales).
Commercial Cannabis Businesses only allowed with a CUP on pre-screened sites. See CCMC Chapter 11.17 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses).
(6) Incidental Light Manufacturing. Light manufacturing incidental to the retail sale of goods from the premises only in the MU-1 and MU-2 zoning districts, upon the following provisions.
General retail stores (continued)
P
P (6)
P (6)
P
P
P
P
Where alcohol is sold, an AUP or CUP may be required pursuant to § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales).
Commercial Cannabis Businesses only allowed with a CUP on pre-screened sites. See CCMC Chapter 11.17 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses).
(6) Incidental Light Manufacturing. Light manufacturing incidental to the retail sale of goods from the premises only in the MU-1 and MU-2 zoning districts, upon the following provisions.
1. That not more than 25% of the ground floor area of any building may be used for such purpose;
2. That any such portion of any building or premises used for such incidental manufacturing shall not be nearer than 50 feet to any residential zone;
3. That such incidental manufacturing is not objectionable due to noise, odor, dust, smoke, vibration, or other similar causes;
4. That the area required for the storage of materials to be manufactured shall be included within the maximum 25% allowable floor area.
Internet café
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Outdoor retail sales and display
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
See § 17.400.075 (Outdoor Retail Sales and Display)
Pawnshops
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
-
See § 17.400.085 (Pawnshops)
Pet shop
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Plant nurseries
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Restaurants, table service or take out
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015.
Restaurants, outdoor dining (accessory)
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
See § 17.400.070 (Outdoor Dining)
For permit requirements related to the sale of alcoholic beverages, see § 17.400.015 (Alcoholic Beverage Sales)
Secondhand stores
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Shopping center
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
 
Vehicle sales - Auto and vehicle sales/rental
-
P/
CUP
P/
CUP
-
CUP /CUP
P/
CUP (7)
CUP /CUP
Auto sales establishments selling used vehicles exclusively are subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. (see Chapter 17.530).
(7) In the MU-HD zone, this use is permitted only within the boundary of an existing dealership.
Vehicle sales - Auto parts sales, retail
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
 
Warehouse retail stores
-
-
CUP
-
-
-
-
 
MU- N
MU- 1
MU- 2
MU- DT
MU- MD
MU- HD
MU-
I
 
SERVICE
Adult day care facilities
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Animal boarding and kennels
-
-
-
-
-
-
CUP
See § 17.400.020 (Animal Boarding, Pet Day Care, Veterinary Clinics and Animal Hospital)
Automated teller machines (ATMs)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.025 (Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs))
Banks and financial services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Business and consumer support services
P
P
P
P (2)
P
P
P
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Commercial kitchens
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Check-cashing businesses
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
-
See § 17.400.030 (Check-Cashing Businesses)
Child day care centers
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Construction contractors, no outdoor storage
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
 
Contractor's storage yard
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Drive-thru facilities or services
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
See § 17.400.045 (Drive-In and Drive-Through Facilities)
Emergency shelters
-
CUP
P
-
CUP
-
-
See § 17.400.046 (Emergency Shelters)
Hotels and motels
P
P
P
P (2)
P
P
P
Subject to requirements of CCMC §§ 11.02.100, et seq.
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Hotels and motels - Extended stay
CUP (8)
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Subject to requirements of CCMC §§ 11.02.100, et seq.
Guest rooms or suites rented for long term lodging purposes are not subject to requirements of CCMC §§ 11.02.100, et seq., but are subject to the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance.
Low barrier navigation centers
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
See § 17.400.065 (Low Barrier Navigation Centers)
Medical services - Offices/clinics
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Medical services - Labs
P
-
-
P (2)
P
P
P
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Medical services - Hospitals
-
-
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Mortuaries and funeral homes
-
P
P
-
-
-
-
 
Offices
P
P
P
P (2)
P
P
P
(2) Subject to ground floor restrictions per § 17.220.035 (Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) District Requirements).
Personal services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Pet day care
-
AUP
AUP
-
-
-
AUP
See § 17.400.020 (Animal Boarding, Pet Day Care, Veterinary Clinics and Animal Hospital)
Public facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Public utility facilities
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
CUP
CUP
CUP
 
Storage, Personal storage facility
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Storage, outdoor (accessory)
AUP
AUP
AUP
-
AUP
AUP
AUP
See § 17.400.080 (Outdoor Storage)
Storage, warehouse
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
 
Vehicle services - Accessories installation
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
See § 17.400.125 (Vehicle Repair Shops)
Vehicle services - Car washes
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
-
 
Vehicle services - Fueling stations
CUP
P
P
-
-
-
P
See § 17.400.120 (Vehicle Fueling Stations)
Vehicle services - Electric vehicle charging stations
P
P
P
-
P
P
P
See § 17.400.120 (Vehicle Fueling Stations)
Vehicle services - Fueling/chargin g, incidental repair
CUP
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
CUP
 
Vehicle services - Impounding/ storage
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Vehicle services - Maintenance/ repair
-
CUP
CUP
-
-
-
CUP
See § 17.400.125 (Vehicle Repair Shops)
Vehicle services - Paint/body
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Vehicle services - Towing, no storage
-
P
P
-
-
-
P
See § 17.400.125 (Vehicle Repair Shops)
Veterinary clinics
-
P
P
-
P
P
P
 
Animal hospital
-
AUP
AUP
-
-
-
AUP
 
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS
Broadcast studios
-
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Heliports
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
Parking facilities
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Telecommunications facilities, cellular
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
AUP
See § 17.400.110 (Telecommunications Facilities)
Telecommunications facilities, dish/wireless antenna
See § 17.400.110 for permit requirements
 
 
B.   Cannabis Dispensary, retail-store front. Concurrent with obtaining a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit required by CCMC Chapter 11.17, all cannabis dispensary, retail store front facilities shall be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 17.530, which shall be subject to renewal every five years.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2013-004 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2013-008 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2014-007 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2017-019 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2018-011 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2019-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2020-013 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2021-003 (part); Ord. No. 2022-003 § 2 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)