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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.24 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

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

§ 17.24.010. Purpose.

The CC district is intended to provide for the resident serving needs of the community similar to the CN district, but on parcels of land more suitable for concentrated commercial activity. (Prior code § 9260; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993)

§ 17.24.020. Permitted uses.

The following uses and structures are permitted in the CC district:

  • A. Medical, dental and physical therapy clinics and health clubs and dance studios;

  • B. Affordable housing development projects.

(Prior code § 9261; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993; Ord. 183 § 5, 1998; Ord. 445 § 6, 2019; Ord. 449 § 8, 2019; Ord. 484, 4/26/2021)

§ 17.24.030. Conditionally permitted uses.

The following uses may be permitted subject to obtaining a conditional use permit:

  • A. All conditionally permitted uses set forth in Section 17.22.040 (CN District);

  • B. Restaurants exceeding interior occupancy of 125;

  • C. Bars;

  • D. Live entertainment;

  • E. Service stations, provided no convenience market is included;

  • F. Cultural and artistic uses, such as museums, galleries, performing arts studios;

  • G. Health care facilities;

  • H. Recreational facilities such as equestrian training and boarding facilities, tennis and swim clubs, and golf driving ranges;

  • I. Residential care facilities for the elderly;

  • J. Neighborhood-serving construction services with the following regulation (in addition to Section 17.40.080 ):

Neighborhood-serving construction services shall be located on a parcel that is at least five acres in net lot area;

  • K. Public or private educational institutions.

(Prior code § 9262; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993; Ord. 93 § 89, 1993; Ord. 131 § 5, 1995; Ord. 142 § 5, 1995; Ord. 173 § 5, 1998; Ord. 301 § 4(B), 2006; Ord. 328 § 4, 2008)

§ 17.24.040. Lot development criteria.

  • A. All new lots created in the CC district shall comply with the following criteria:

    1. Minimum lot area: five acres.

    2. Minimum lot width: 300 feet.

    3. Minimum lot depth: 500 feet.

  • B. In addition to the regulations contained in this chapter, all uses in the CC district shall be subject to the applicable standards located in the following chapters:

Chapter 17.40 : Property Development and Design Standards;

Chapter 17.48 : Parking Requirements;

Chapter 17.52 : Sign Standards;

Chapter 17.62 : Development Permits;

Chapter 17.66 : Conditional Use Permits;

Chapter 17.72 : Variances and Modifications;

Chapter 17.68 : Temporary Use Permits;

Chapter 17.70 : Demolition Permits.

(Prior code § 9263; Ord. 86 § 3, 1993; Ord. 93 § 27, 1993)

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Contents — Malibu Zoning Code
Malibu Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
    2. Chapter 17.04 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    4. Chapter 17.08 — RR RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    5. Chapter 17.10 — SF SINGLE FAMILY DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    6. Chapter 17.12 — MF MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 17.14 — MFBF MULTIFAMILY BEACH FRONT DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 17.16 — MH MOBILEHOME DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 17.18 — CR COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.20 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
    11. Chapter 17.22 — CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.24 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.26 — CV-1 COMMERCIAL VISITOR SERVING DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 17.28 — CV-2 COMMERCIAL VISITOR SERVING DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 17.30 — CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 17.32 — OS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 17.34 — I INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 17.36 — PRF PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 17.38 — RVP RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
    20. Chapter 17.39 — MALIBU COAST ESTATE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) D…
    21. Chapter 17.40 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS
    22. Chapter 17.41 — MALIBU DARK SKY
    23. Chapter 17.41.1 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    24. Chapter 17.42 — CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
    25. Chapter 17.43 — VIEW RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION FOR MALIBU C…
    26. Chapter 17.44 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    27. Chapter 17.45 — CITYWIDE VIEW PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION
    28. Chapter 17.46 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
    29. Chapter 17.47 — RECREATION AND LEISURE STANDARDS FOR PARK AND …
    30. Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
    31. Chapter 17.49 — COVENANT OF EASEMENT
    32. Chapter 17.50 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
    33. Chapter 17.52 — SIGNS
    34. Chapter 17.53 — LANDSCAPE WATER CONSERVATION AND FIRE PROTECTION
    35. Chapter 17.54 — CULTURAL RESOURCE PRESERVATION
    36. Chapter 17.55 — SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF PROPERTY
    37. Chapter 17.56 — HIGHWAY AND PARKWAY DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
    38. Chapter 17.58 — PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT FEE
    39. Chapter 17.59 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
    40. Chapter 17.60 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
    41. Chapter 17.61 — FORMULA RETAIL CLEARANCE
    42. Chapter 17.62 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    43. Chapter 17.63 — HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY—REQUEST FOR REASONABLE A…
    44. Chapter 17.64 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    45. Chapter 17.66 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    46. Chapter 17.68 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    47. Chapter 17.70 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
    48. Chapter 17.72 — VARIANCES AND STRINGLINE MODIFICATIONS
    49. Chapter 17.74 — AMENDMENTS
    50. Chapter 17.75 — CANNABIS REGULATIONS

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