Chapter 20.11 — PERMITTED LAND USES

The intent and purpose of this chapter is to designate permitted land uses for the various zoning districts and to specify the type of city approval required for each use. (Ord. 1241, 8-15-2023)

The land uses made part of this chapter shall be interpreted consistent with the principles and rules set forth as follows:

• A. Designations. The allowable uses in Table 20.11.020.A [12] are established for base zoning districts by letter designations as follows:

  1. "P" designates classes of uses permitted;

  2. "C" designates classes of uses permitted with a conditional use permit;

  3. "M" designates classes of uses permitted with a minor conditional use permit;

  4. "--" designates classes of uses that are prohibited.

• B. Overlay districts. Generally, the provisions of the zone to which an overlay zone is added shall apply. Refer to respective chapters of the overlay districts for additional requirements and provisions.

• C. Unlisted uses. The Community Development Director has the authority to make an interpretation whether a specific proposed use fits within or similar to an existing use class as either a permitted or conditionally permitted use. If the Director determines that an unlisted use does not fit within or is not similar to an existing use class, such use may be considered under procedures of § 20.408.010 (Administrative Interpretation) in Chapter 20.408 (Administrative Procedures) of this Title.

• D. Special provisions. Special provisions related to a use are referenced in the "Special Provisions" column of Table 20.11.020.A. Such provisions may include references to other applicable code sections, or limitations to the specified land use.

• E. The off-street parking requirements shall be in accordance with § 20.08.040 of this Title.

• F. Housing opportunity sites. Dwellings, multiple-family use in which 20% or more of the units are affordable to lower income households shall be permitted by right on properties designated as Focused Development Sites in the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle). Development shall meet all of the requirements of the respective zone in which such sites are located in unless otherwise permitted by this title, and shall comply with the provisions of applicable environmental documents for such site, if any. For other Focused Development Site standards, see Section 20.258.010D of this title.

• (Ord. 1241, 8-15-2023; Ord. 1247, 3-19-2024; Ord. 1250, 5-21-2024; Ord. 1254, 3-18-2025; Ord. 1269, 12/2/2025)

12. Editor's Note: Table 20.11.020.A is included as an attachment to this title.

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City of Brea, CA

ZONING CODE

§ 20.12.010

§ 20.12.030