Part 3 — CS COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT
Agoura Hills Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Agoura Hills
Sections in this part
- 9322.1. - Permitted uses.
- 9322.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9323.1. - Project size.
- 9323.2. - Minimum lot specifications.
- 9323.6. - Required landscaping.
- 9323.8. - Required amenities.
- 9323.9. - Compatibility with residential neighborhoods.
- 9332.1. - Permitted uses.
- 9332.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9333.4. - Yards.
- 9333.5. - Required landscaping.
- 9333.6. - Required walls.
- 9333.7. - Access.
- 9333.8. - Warehousing and storing limitation.
- 9333.9. - Required amenities.
- 9333.10. - Compatibility with residential neighborhoods.
- 9342.2. - Permitted residential uses.
- 9342.3. - Prohibited uses.
- 9344.6. - Residential design requirements.
- 9344.7. - Mixed-use development density.
- 9344.8. - Transfer of development credits for residential.
- 9344.9. - Compatibility with residential neighborhoods.
- 9344.10. - Required—Amenities.
- 9344.11. - Required landscaping.
- 9352.1. - Permitted uses.
- 9352.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9372.1. - Permitted uses.
- 9372.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9373.2. - Minimum lot specifications.
- 9373.3. - Building coverage.
- 9373.4. - Building height.
- 9373.5. - Yards.
- 9373.6. - Use relationship.
- 9373.7. - Required landscaping.
- 9373.8. - Required walls.
- 9373.9. - Access.
- 9382.1. - Permitted uses.
- 9382.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9383.1. - Minimum lot specifications.
- 9383.2. - Building coverage.
- 9383.3. - Building height.
- 9383.4. - Yards.
- 9383.5. - Required landscaping.
- 9383.7. - Access.
- 9385.1 - Permitted uses.
- 9385.2. - Prohibited uses.
- 9386.3. - Building coverage.
- 9386.5. - Project setbacks.
- 9386.6. - Required landscaping.
- 9386.7. - Required amenities.
- 9386.9. - Required walls.
9321. - CS purpose. ¶
The CS district is intended for planned shopping centers where the land and compatible retail stores and associated facilities are designed and developed together as an integrated unit using modern site planning
techniques. The primary tenant will usually be a supermarket or larger retail tenant, and the center will serve only the convenience needs, such as food, drugs, hardware, and personal services, of the surrounding area. The centers shall exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality, providing a positive experience for visitors and community residents, and fostering business activity. Such centers are required to fit into the residential pattern of development and not create either architectural or traffic conflicts. Development, remodel and renovation of such centers shall integrate and promote pedestrian activity with pathway connections between center business areas and parking areas, and to adjoining neighborhoods and districts, as well as incorporate pedestrian amenities like seating areas and outdoor gathering spaces to accommodate pedestrians, outdoor dining and other activities. The pathways shall be clearly articulated with enhanced paving and other design features, landscaping, and wayfinding signage.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 15, 12-14-2011)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 15, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, amended § 9321 in its entirety to read as set out herein. Former § 9321 pertained to purpose and derived from Ord. No. 120, adopted Feb. 3, 1987.
9322. - Uses established. ¶
The limitations as to uses and structures in the CS district shall be as follows.
9323. - Development standards. ¶
Subject to the provisions of section 9303, 9391 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the CS district.
9331. - Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the CRS district is to provide areas for a diversity of general commercial, retail and service uses. It is intended that this district provide for the needs of the residents of the city and the surrounding area. The uses shall exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality, providing a positive experience for visitors and community residents, and fostering business activity.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 18, 12-14-2011)
9332. - Uses established. ¶
The limitations as to uses and structures in the CRS district shall be as follows:
9333. - Development standards. ¶
Subject to the provisions of sections 9903, 9391 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the CRS district.
9333.1. - Minimum lot specifications.
All lots hereafter created shall contain the following:
A.
Minimum lot area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
B.
Minimum lot width: One hundred (100) feet.
C.
Minimum depth: One hundred (100) feet.
9333.2. - Building coverage.
The maximum building coverage shall be sixty (60) percent.
9333.3. - Building height.
The maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
9341. - Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the CS-MU district shall be to provide for planned shopping centers where the land and compatible retail stores and associated facilities, including multi-family residential units, are designed and developed together as an integrated whole using modern site planning techniques. The allowance for residential units is to encourage improvements to existing shopping centers, and to provide opportunities for an individual to participate in multiple activities on the site, thereby promoting vehicle trip reduction. The primary tenant in the shopping center will usually be a supermarket, or other large retail tenant, and the center will serve primarily the convenience needs, such as food, drugs, hardware, and personal services, of nearby residential areas. The centers shall exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality, providing a positive experience for visitors and residents of the center and community; fostering economic vitality and businesses activity; and serving as a center of neighborhood identity and activity. Such centers are required to fit into the surrounding residential pattern of development and create neither architectural
nor traffic conflicts. Development, remodel and renovation of such centers shall integrate and promote pedestrian activity with pathway connections between center business areas and parking areas, and to adjoining neighborhoods and districts, as well as incorporate pedestrian amenities like seating areas and outdoor gathering spaces to accommodate pedestrians, outdoor dining and other activities. The pathways shall be clearly articulated with enhanced paving and other design features, landscaping, and wayfinding signage. Multi-family residential units may be included in a center, providing that resident-serving amenities are incorporated into the center; the residential and nonresidential uses are compatible; and the residential and nonresidential portions of mixed-use buildings are seamlessly integrated by architectural design, pedestrian walkways, and landscape. For existing shopping centers, residential use may be allowed only if it is part of a substantial and comprehensive redevelopment, remodel or renovation of the shopping center that improves the architectural and site design in which case, the residential use shall be ancillary to the commercial uses of the center. Alternatively, multi-family residences may be allowed as part of a mixed-use commercial project pursuant to part 3 of chapter 5 of title IX (affordable housing overlay district).
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9342. - Uses established. ¶
Uses and structures in the CS-MU district shall be subject to the limitations set forth in the following provisions of this section.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9342.1. - Permitted commercial uses.
Subject to the provisions of chapter 6, buildings and structures may be erected, structurally altered or enlarged, and land may be used within this district for commercial, service, office and other uses as provided in section 9312.2 commercial land use table for the commercial shopping center (CS) district in part 2 of chapter 3.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344. - Development standards. ¶
Subject to the provisions of sections 9303, 9391 et seq., and chapter 6, the following development standards shall apply in the CS-MU district; provided, however, that where the provisions of section 9303, 9391 et seq. or chapter 6 conflict with the provisions of this part, the provisions of this part shall apply.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344.1. - Project size.
The minimum project site shall be five (5) acres.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344.2. - Minimum lot specifications.
All lots hereafter created shall contain the following:
A.
Minimum lot area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
B.
Minimum lot width: Two hundred (200) feet.
C.
Minimum depth: One hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344.3. - Building coverage.
The maximum building coverage shall be fifty (50) percent of the project site.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344.4. - Building height.
The maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9344.5. - Project setbacks.
The minimum yard requirements shall be as follows:
A.
Minimum front yard: Twenty (20) feet from any existing or proposed right-of-way;
B.
Minimum side yard: none except:
1.
When adjacent to a residential district or when abutting any street that separates the CS-MU district from a residential district: Twenty (20) feet;
2.
The minimum street side yard shall be treated as a front yard;
C.
Minimum rear yard: Equal to the height of the tallest buildings in the project.
(Ord. No. 22-461, § 6, 8-24-2022)
9351. - Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the CR district is to provide an area for commercial uses normally considered to be recreation oriented that protect and complement the area's open space character, such as active or passive open space, golf courses, or other nonintensive commercial recreation use, and ancillary structures that are designed to assure the visual prominence of open space. The purpose of the CR district is to also provide for active recreational uses that demonstrate compatibility with adjacent residential areas with regard to noise, lighting, traffic, and other potential impacts.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 23, 12-14-2011)
9352. - Uses established. ¶
Uses and structures in the CR district shall be subject to the limitations set forth in the following provisions of this section.
9353. - Development and special standards. ¶
Except as follows and subject to the provisions of section 9303 and chapter 6, the development standards for the CR district shall be as established by discretionary review with consideration given to the protection of the area's open space character and compatibility with adjacent residential areas.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 24, 12-14-2011)
9354—9360. - Reserved. PART 7. - BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
9361. - Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the business park district is to provide areas for businesses involved in light manufacturing, assembly, research, development, distribution, services and limited retail uses requiring large facilities located in master planned developments that offer jobs and services world-wide and which are compatible with the character of the area in which they are located and the community as a whole.
9362—9370. - Reserved.
PART 8. - BP-OR BUSINESS PARK-OFFICE RETAIL DISTRICT
9371. - BP-OR purpose. ¶
The purpose of the BP-OR district shall be to provide areas for smaller planned developments, renovations, and additions, including offices and incidental retail commercial uses, within a campus environment that are harmonious with the adjacent commercial or residential development. These developments are characterized by pedestrian walkways and outdoor activity areas, landscaped open spaces, common signage, and seamless connections and transitions with existing buildings in terms of scale, design, and materials, and are designed to promote pedestrian safety and convenience, as well as connecting to, and complementing, the quality and character of existing development.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 25, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 13-399, § 6, 2-27-2013)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 25, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, changed the title of § 9371 from "Purpose" to "BP-OR purpose". This historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
9372. - Uses established. ¶
Uses and structures in the BP-OR district shall be subject to the limitations set forth in the following provisions of this section.
9373. - Development standards. ¶
Developments, renovations, and additions in the BP-OR district shall complement existing uses, exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality, and include enhanced pedestrian connections between business areas, parking areas, and to adjoining neighborhoods and districts. Plazas, courtyards, expanded walkways, and open spaces shall be incorporated into the developments to promote pedestrian activity.
Subject to the provisions of sections 9303 and 9391 et seq., and chapter 6, the following development standards shall also apply in the BP-OR land use district.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 27, 12-14-2011)
9373.1. - Project size.
The minimum project size shall be two (2) acres.
9381. - BP-M Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the BP-M district shall be to provide areas for larger scale businesses involved in light manufacturing, research and development, assembly, distribution or services requiring larger facilities in developments, renovations, and additions within a campus environment that are compatible with the adjacent commercial or residential development. These developments are characterized by pedestrian walkways and outdoor activity areas, landscaped open spaces, common signage, and seamless connections and transitions with existing buildings in terms of scale, design, and materials, and are designed to promote pedestrian safety and convenience, as well as connecting to, and complementing, the quality and character of existing development.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 30, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 13-399, § 7, 2-27-2013)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-388, § 30, adopted Dec. 14, 2011, changed the title of § 9381 from "Purpose" to "BP-M purpose". This historical notation has been preserved for reference purposes.
9382. - Uses established. ¶
Uses and structures in the BP-M district shall be subject to the following limitations set forth in this section.
9383. - Development standards. ¶
Developments, renovations, and additions in the BP-M district shall complement existing uses, exhibit a high level of architectural and site design quality, and include enhanced pedestrian connections between business areas, parking areas, and to adjoining neighborhoods and districts. Plazas, courtyards, expanded walkways, and open spaces shall be incorporated into the developments to promote pedestrian activity.
Subject to the provisions of sections 9303 and 9391 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall also apply in the BP-OR land use district.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 32, 12-14-2011; Ord. No. 13-399, § 8, 2-27-2013)
9384. - Purpose. ¶
The purpose of the CN district is to provide areas for general commercial, retail and service uses that are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. It is intended that this district provide for the
local needs of the residents of the city and the surrounding areas with compatible uses, in design that is compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods, and in the provision of on-site pedestrian amenities and pedestrian circulation that is linked to adjacent land uses.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 35, 12-14-2011)
9385. - Uses established. ¶
The limitations as to uses and structures in the CN district shall be as follows.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 35, 12-14-2011)
9386. - Development standards. ¶
Developments, renovations, and additions in the CN district shall be located and designed to complement adjoining neighborhoods and uses by incorporating the following:
A.
A high level of architectural and site design quality that are compatible with adjoining neighborhoods;
B.
Where substantial improvements are proposed for buildings that do not meet current city standards, improvements shall comply with contemporary city standards for building materials and colors, signage, lighting and landscape;
C.
On-site pedestrian amenities and enhanced pedestrian connections between parking areas and adjoining neighborhoods and districts;
D.
Uses which ensure minimization of exterior noise and sufficient buffers between waste disposal locations and adjoining neighborhoods;
E.
Improved public streets and sidewalks that enhance the visual character and quality of the neighborhood commercial district, considering such elements as landscape; well-designed benches, trash receptacles, and other street furniture; decorative sidewalk and crosswalk paving; and pedestrian-oriented lighting; wayfinding signage.
Subject to the provisions of sections 9303, 9391 et seq. and chapter 6, the following development standards shall also apply in the CN district.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 35, 12-14-2011)
9386.1. - Project size.
The minimum project size shall be 0.35 acres.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 35, 12-14-2011)
9386.2. - Minimum lot specifications.
All lots hereafter created shall contain the following:
A.
Minimum lot area: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
B.
Minimum lot width: One hundred (100) feet.
C.
Minimum lot depth: One hundred (100) feet.
(Ord. No. 11-388, § 35, 12-14-2011)
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Overview- 9322. - Uses established.
- 9323. - Development standards.
- 9332. - Uses established.
- 9333. - Development standards.
- 9342. - Uses established.
- 9344. - Development standards.
- 9352. - Uses established.
- 9372. - Uses established.
- 9373. - Development standards.
- 9382. - Uses established.
- 9383. - Development standards.
- 9385. - Uses established.
- 9386. - Development standards.
- Part 11 — POM PLANNED OFFICE AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Part 9 — OS-DR OPEN SPACE-DEED RESTRICTED DISTRICT
- Part 1 — PURPOSE
- Part 4 — RESERVED
- Division 3 — UNDERGROUND FACILITIES[[16]]
- Division 5 — YARD STANDARDS
- Division 4 — OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND LANDSCAPING
- Division 6 — NOISE REGULATIONS
- Division 7 — OAK TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
- Division 8 — GUIDELINES FOR LANDSCAPING, PLANTING AND IRRIGATI…
- Division 3 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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- Division 7 — SITE PLANS/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
- Division 8 — TEMPORARY USES
- Division 9 — REVOCATION PROVISIONS
- Division 2 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Division 4 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
- Division 5 — ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
- Division 6 — DETERMINATION OF USES NOT LISTED
- Division 7 — RULES OF INTERPRETATION
- Division 8 — CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
- Division 9 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS