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Title 9 — Planning and Zoning›Chapter 9-6 — Commercial Zones

Article 1 — Commercial Zones

Avalon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Avalon

§ 9-6.101. Designation of Commercial Zones.

[Ord. 672]

As used in this title, Commercial Zones shall mean:

  • (a) Commercial;

  • (b) Special Commercial; and

  • (c) Resort/Recreation.

§ 9-6.102. Intent and Purposes.

[Ord. 672]

The Commercial Zones are established to provide areas in which business may be conducted, services rendered, public activities offered, and other such activities as are related to the function of commercial development. Residential use is permitted in a Special Commercial Zone pursuant to § 9-6.303 . Low income employees and visitor serving short-term rental housing is permitted in the Resort/Recreation Zone consistent with HD residential standards.

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  1. ▸ Title 9 — Planning and Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9-1 — Planning Commission
    2. Chapter 9-2 — Subdivisions
    3. Chapter 9-3 — General Provisions
    4. Chapter 9-4 — Establishment of Zones
    5. Chapter 9-5 — Residential Zones
    6. ▸ Chapter 9-6 — Commercial Zones
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — Commercial Zones
      2. Article 2 — (C) Commercial
      3. Article 3 — (SC) Special Commercial
      4. Article 4 — (R/R) Resort/Recreation
      5. Article 5 — (P) Public
      6. Article 5A — (CE) Cemetery
      7. Article 6 — Accessory Uses Permitted in All Zones
    7. Chapter 9-7 — General Standards of Development
    8. Chapter 9-8 — Administration of Zoning Ordinance
    9. Chapter 9-9 — Applicable Ordinance
    10. Chapter 9-10 — Publicly-Owned Property
    11. Chapter 9-11 — Affordable Housing
    12. Chapter 9-12 — Annual Growth Policy
    13. Chapter 9-13 — Multiple Unit Housing Regulations
    14. Chapter 9-14 — Time-Share Projects
    15. Chapter 9-15 — Development Agreements
    16. Chapter 9-16 — Emergency Shelters
    17. Chapter 9-17 — Special Needs Housing
    18. Chapter 9-18 — Development Impact Fees

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