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Title 9 — Zoning

Chapter 9.23 — TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DISTRICT

Dana Point Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Dana Point

§ 9.23.010. Intent and Purpose.

The Transportation Corridor (TC) District includes land within the public rights-of-way for streets, highways, rail lines and other transportation corridors and facilities that are part of the General Plan

Circulation Element. Railroad rights-of-way shall be deemed to be in the TC district and shall be permitted to be used solely for the purpose of accommodating tracks, signals, other operative devices, and the movement of rolling stock. The District also includes open space areas adjacent to or included in the rights-of-way, public or private parking areas, and transit facilities. The District designates these major components of the City's circulation system and ensures these components are an efficient and aesthetic part of the community. (Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)

§ 9.23.020. Permitted Uses, Accessory Uses, Temporary Uses, and Conditional Uses.

  • (a) Several classes of uses are allowed in the Transportation Corridor district. Each of these classes must promote the transportation character of the district. These classes of uses are:

    • (1) Permitted Use — allowed by right if no discretionary review is required.

    • (2) Accessory Use — allowed by right if accessory to a permitted or conditional use.

    • (3) Temporary Use — allowed on a temporary basis in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.39 .

    • (4) Conditional Use — allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9.65 .

    • (5) Prohibited Use — not allowed in the Transportation Corridor district.

  • (b) The following Table lists the classification of allowable uses in Transportation Corridor district. Any use not expressly allowed is prohibited.

SECTION 9.23.020(b)
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DISTRICT
LAND USES TC
Roads, Streets and Highways P
Transportation Uses C
LEGEND:
P = Permitted Use
P* = Permitted Use subject to special use standards (see Chapter
9.07)
C = Conditional Use
C* = Conditional Use subject to special use standards (see
Chapter9.07)
T = Temporary Use
T* = Temporary Use subject to special use standards (see Chapter
9.39)
X = Prohibited Use
A = Accessory Use

(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)

§ 9.23.030. Development Standards.

The following general development standards Table provides the minimum acceptable standards for development within the Transportation Corridor District necessary to assure quality development. The development standards are supplemented, and where applicable, superseded by the special

development standards described in Chapter 9.05 , Chapter 9.07 , and Section 9.23.040 . Parking standards are provided in Chapter 9.35 .

SECTION 9.23.030
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Standards (1) TC
(a) Minimum Lot Size (2) 5,000 sf
(b) Maximum Lot Coverage 10%
(c) Maximum Height (3) 31 - 35 ft (4) 2 stories
(d) Standard Floor Area Ratio (5) .1:1
(e) Minimum Setbacks
From Ultimate Street R/W Line 10 ft
From Adjoining Property Lines 10 ft
(f) Minimum Open Space and Landscaping 15%

Footnotes for Section 9.23.030:

  • (1) See Chapter 9.75 for definitions and illustrations of development standards.

  • (2) Development standard applies to proposed subdivisions of land. The standards may be waived by the Planning Commission when necessary to accommodate the parcel configuration for an integrated commercial development.

  • (3) Maximum height may be exceeded as necessary for utility poles, traffic signal towers, and other accessory structures that are related to the principal uses in the district.

  • (4) Subject to the design and measurement criteria in Section 9.05.110(b)(4) .

  • (5) A maximum FAR of .2:1 may be permitted in accordance with Section 9.05.210 .

(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93; amended by Ord. 94-21, 12/13/94)

§ 9.23.040. Special Development Standards.

The Special Development Standards contained in this section apply to lots outside the travel way of transportation corridors.

  • (a) Accessory Uses and Structures. Accessory buildings and structures are subject to the same height and setback requirements described for primary buildings and structures in Section 9.23.030 except as modified by Section 9.05.080 , Maximum Projections into Required Yard Areas.

(Added by Ord. 93-16, 11/23/93)

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Contents — Dana Point Zoning Code
Dana Point Zoning Code
  1. Title 9 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 9.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
    3. Chapter 9.05 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    4. Chapter 9.07 — SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
    5. Chapter 9.09 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    6. Chapter 9.11 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 9.13 — MIXED USE DISTRICTS
    8. Chapter 9.14 — DOHENY VILLAGE DISTRICTS
    9. Chapter 9.15 — PROFESSIONAL/ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 9.17 — INDUSTRIAL/BUSINESS DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 9.19 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 9.21 — RECREATION, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
    13. Chapter 9.23 — TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 9.25 — DANA POINT HARBOR DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 9.26 — TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 9.27 — COASTAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 9.29 — PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 9.31 — FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 9.33 — SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 9.35 — ACCESS, PARKING AND LOADING
    21. Chapter 9.37 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING DEVICES
    22. Chapter 9.39 — TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
    23. Chapter 9.41 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
    24. Chapter 9.43 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    25. Chapter 9.45 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
    26. Chapter 9.55 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND REQUIRE…
    27. Chapter 9.61 — ADMINISTRATION OF ZONING
    28. Chapter 9.63 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    29. Chapter 9.65 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    30. Chapter 9.67 — VARIANCES
    31. Chapter 9.69 — COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
    32. Chapter 9.71 — SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    33. Chapter 9.72 — (RESERVED)
    34. Chapter 9.73 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    35. Chapter 9.75 — DEFINITIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF TERMS
    36. Chapter 9.77 — ON-SHORE SUPPORT FACILITIES FOR OFF-SHORE OIL D…

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