Lompoc · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Lompoc?
In Lompoc, a live-work unit is allowed in 1 base zone (OTC), needs a permit in 5 (CC, CB, PCD, BP and MU) and not allowed in 3 (Lompoc use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: OTC
- Needs a permit: CC, CB, PCD, BP and MU
- Not allowed: I, PF and OS
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Lompoc Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Lompoc's code calls this use “Live/Work”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| OTC Old Town Commercial | Allowed | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| CC Convenience Center | Needs a minor use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| CB Central Business | Needs a minor use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| PCD Planned Commercial Development | Needs a minor use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| BP Business Park | Needs a conditional use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
| MU Mixed Use | Needs a minor use permit | Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: 17.404.120.
- Not covered here: Specific Plan (SP) zone: allowed uses come from each adopted specific plan; Overlay zones (AO, CRO, SO, PD, SEO, HSO): table 17.224.030.A modifies base-zone uses (e.g. HSO), not used here. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Lompoc
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the CC zone in Lompoc?
Only with a minor use permit. Lompoc's use table lists it that way in CC (Convenience Center) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
Can I have a live-work unit in the I zone in Lompoc?
No. Lompoc's use table does not allow it in I (Industrial) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
Can I have a live-work unit in the OTC zone in Lompoc?
Yes. Lompoc's use table lists it as allowed in OTC (Old Town Commercial) (Division II — Allowed Uses and Development Standards for All Zones).
General information, not legal advice.
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