HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 1020 CCSA REG ITEM 08BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of October 20, 2021
ACTION CONTINUED OPEN PUBLIC
HEARING TO NOVEMBER 3, 2021, AT
THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCIL. (ROLL
CALL VOTE: UNANIMOUS).
BY B. Garza.
B. Consider an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01 -
Amending Chapters 17.08 (Definitions) and 7.20 (Uses by Zone) of Title 17
(Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Define Certain Uses Involving
Industrial Hemp and Related Products, and to Identify the Zones in Which These
Uses Would be Prohibited, Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted, and Making a
Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Introduce
Ordinance No. ____, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01 for
first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for
November 3, 2021, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the
ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Item: 8.B.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Shanna Farley-Judkins, Principal Planner
DATE: 10/20/2021 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2021-01 - Amending Chapters 17.08 (Definitions) and 7.20 (Uses by
Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Define
Certain Uses Involving Industrial Hemp and Related Products, and to
Identify the Zones in Which These Uses Would be Prohibited,
Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted, and Making a Determination
of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in Connection Therewith
BACKGROUND
Federal and State Regulations
In 2019, Federal and State law relaxed restrictions and regulations related to industrial
hemp (hemp), defined as “...the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant
including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids,
salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-0 tetrahydrocannabinol
concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis”. Tetrahydrocannabinol,
also known as THC, is the primary psychoactive compound of cannabis.
Subsequently, the State of California enacted a regulatory program to allow for the
cultivation of hemp in California. Under that program, growers of hemp for commercial
purposes must register with the county agricultural commissions and obtain an annual
permit. Since 2019, Ventura County’s unique, year-round growing season has resulted
in substantial hemp cultivation activity and products derived from hemp including
cannabidiol (CBD) oil, paper, textiles, construction materials and food products. In late
2019, the City of Moorpark received numerous complaints from the public regarding hemp
cultivations in the County, located in the Tierra Rejada Valley and the strong odors
associated with these crops.
Item: 8.B.
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Cultivation Prohibition
Following up on complaints from residents near the Tierra Rejada Valley around hemp
cultivation, on February 25, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
consider the proposed ordinance prohibiting the cultivation of hemp citywide. There was
no public testimony received at this meeting. The Planning Commission voted
unanimously to adopt Resolution No. PC-2020-648, recommending that the City Council
adopt the proposed ordinance.
On December 15, 2020, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance
No. 4574 outlining limits for the cultivation of hemp within unincorporated county (effective
January 14, 2021). The Ordinance prohibits the cultivation of hemp in the Tierra Rejada
Valley. The Ordinance also prohibits the cultivation of hemp within a 1,200-foot buffer of
defined sensitive sites.
On February 17, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed
ordinance prohibiting the cultivation of hemp citywide. There was no public testimony
received at this meeting. The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No.
487 amending Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) permanently prohibiting
the cultivation of hemp throughout the City.
City Council Urgency Ordinance and Moratorium
Prior to adoption of Ordinance No. 487 permanently banning cultivation of hemp beyond
permissible amounts per Proposition 215, on December 18, 2019, the City Council
adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 477 to impose a temporary, 45-day moratorium
on the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and storing of hemp, and related activities such
as drying and processing hemp, in all zoning districts of the City. The Interim Ordinance
also prohibited the sale of CBD containing products if the sale of those products requires
approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the products do not
have such approval.
On January 15, 2020, Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 477 was superseded by Interim
Urgency Ordinance No. 479, which extended the term of the moratorium by 10 months
and 15 days, to December 16, 2020. The extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance
was needed to provide staff with additional time to study regulatory tools and prepare a
future ordinance.
On January 15, 2020, the City Council also adopted Resolution No. 2020-3870, which
directed the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing and provide a
recommendation to the City Council on Amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code (MMC) to address the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, storing, and
retail sale of hemp.
On June 17, 2020, the City Council held a study session to consider and provide policy
guidance regarding hemp uses. Staff presented initial research that had been conducted
on the types of uses that might be expected and associated with hemp, which included
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warehousing, manufacturing, testing and retail hemp uses. Staff presented a staff report
with recommended categories of uses, including warehousing, manufacturing and
processing, laboratory and testing and retail sales. Staff provided an analysis of each
use and potential regulatory options to the City Council, considering both positive and
negative impacts that might be generated by such uses. Several members of the public
raised concerns regarding odor, noise, traffic, and potential health concerns. The Council
provided general guidance and recommended that staff further study the proposed uses.
The Council also directed that any uses that may result in offensive odors should be
prohibited.
On November 18, 2020, the City Council approved the issuance of a 10-Day Report on
the actions taken to improve the conditions, which led to the City Council’s adoption of
Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 477 that established the current moratorium.
On December 2, 2020, the City Council approved Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 486
(Attachment 1) that superseded the prior Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 479 and
extended the temporary moratorium on the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, storing,
and retail sale of hemp through December 16, 2021.
Manufacturing, Testing, Storing and Retail Sales of Hemp and Hemp Products
This staff report and proposed regulations address the remaining issues related to hemp,
including manufacturing, testing, storage and retail sales. A permanent ordinance
addressing these uses must be effective by December 16, 2021, prior to the expiration
date of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 486.
Following the City Council study session on June 17, 2020, staff conducted research and
outreach to the hemp industry to determine current trends and to identify a storage or
manufacturing facility to tour. Staff was asked to determine the types of impacts that may
be associated with a hemp storage or processing facility, which were largely focused on
odor. Staff was unable to locate a hemp processing facility in southern California which
would provide a tour to staff and elected officials. No known processing facility is in
operation in Ventura County to-date. The emergence of COVID-19 in 2020 also
hampered the growth of this industry and the ability of staff to assess existing uses.
Industry trends show that local hemp production and the prevalence of CBD retailers has
decreased in the past two years. Although various market trends can be cited for this
decrease in production, generally the market was saturated with statewide cultivation and
processing and manufacturing facilities have not yet been planned locally. In addition,
increased production of hemp nationwide has outpaced processing in California. Future
trends for processing of hemp products in California are unclear.
On September 28, 2021, the Planning Commission considered Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-01, initiating amendment to Chapters 17.08 (Definitions) and 7.20
(Uses by Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code (MMC) to define
certain uses involving hemp and related products, and to identify the zones in which these
uses would be prohibited, permitted, and conditionally permitted, recommending approval
to the City Council. The Planning Commission received no public testimony. Following
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discussion and deliberation, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Resolution
No. PC-2021-662, recommending City Council adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-01.
ANALYSIS
Hemp is a characteristically odorous product that many find objectionable. Additionally,
hemp production and related uses involving the handling of raw hemp are anticipated to
generate traffic, crime, and dust concerns. Generally, hemp cultivation and processing
involves hauling of raw unprocessed hemp plants, in large trucks following harvest, to be
transported to storage or processing facilities. The City of Moorpark is already heavily
impacted by existing truck traffic and uses that would generate new truck trips were
discouraged by the City Council. Hauling of raw hemp also raised concerns associated
with odor and dust, as the hemp material is often dried in the field and then the dry leafy
material is transported in open trailers or in bundles by trucks like other agricultural
products, which could generate dust and odors while being transported. In addition,
processing facilities where raw hemp is stored often use open storage bins to hold
materials, which is then shredded or pressed. Like other similar processes producing
paper, fabric or building materials from cotton or other natural materials, such processes
often produce dust, and chemical or processing odors. Although hemp is not illegal, early
police reports noted theft related to hemp cultivation in the County. It was thought that
early hemp cultivation was mistaken for cannabis cultivation. The odor and dust
associated with hemp warehousing, manufacturing, and processing uses cannot be
reasonably mitigated because the odors spread based on wind speed, pattern and
direction. Currently, potential odor and dust reducing technologies are not well studied
or available to sufficiently address anticipated impacts. While emerging technology may
eventually produce a strain of hemp that is not odorous, such a strain does not currently
exist. City Staff has had no requests for the development of hemp warehousing,
manufacturing, processing uses or stand-alone retail within the City boundary. Currently,
several existing retail establishments within the City boundary, including grocery stores,
spas and other retailers have accessory retail sales of products containing hemp
ingredients, allowed as part of the Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 479. Several stand-
alone hemp product retailers operate in surrounding communities, primarily marketing
CBD oil products.
Staff has prepared the following recommended regulations for uses involving hemp due
to their likelihood to result in odors, community impacts, and potential benefits to residents
and business within the City.
Proposed Prohibited Uses: Warehousing, Manufacturing and Processing of Hemp
The MMC Zoning Ordinance establishes standards for orderly development and to
minimize potential impacts between adjacent uses. Based on current technology, there
is no feasible mitigation identified that can ensure that warehousing, manufacturing, and
processing of hemp would not generate odor impacts. Although future filtration and
ventilations systems may be developed to mitigate odor concerns, staff was unable to
identify appropriate measures to limit such impacts in the City of Moorpark. In addition,
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expanded analysis would be required to determine the level of traffic impacts that could
be generated by warehousing, manufacturing and processing of hemp and any new uses
that may exacerbate already high levels of traffic throughout Moorpark. Additionally,
based on testimony received at various public meetings and the Study Session and
direction of the City Council, staff is recommending a permanent prohibition of the
warehousing, manufacturing, and processing of hemp within the City of Moorpark.
Although staff has proposed prohibition of the above uses at this time, future opportunities
to revisit these uses can be considered during the upcoming General Plan Update and
subsequent MMC Zoning Code Update. At that time, should new information or
technologies be identified to mitigate impacts of warehousing, manufacturing, and
processing of hemp, such uses could be allowed. Additionally, should an applicant submit
a Zoning Ordinance Amendment application for a change to a prohibited use, such
request would be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for
consideration.
Proposed Allowed Uses: Stand-alone Retail Sales, Accessory Retail Sales, Home
Occupations, and Research and Testing Laboratory Hemp Uses
Hemp is used to produce numerous products ranging from CBD oil, food, paper, clothing
to construction materials. In general, CBD oil is the highest value hemp product produced
locally. CBD oil is marketed as a standalone product and is also used as an ingredient in
many personal care products like lotions and shampoos.
Stand-Alone Retail Sales: Like other uses allowed in Moorpark which may have
perceived impacts like bars, breweries, liquor stores, and tobacco retailers, staff
recommends that stand-alone hemp retail stores similarly be permitted with a conditional
use permit (CUP). A CUP is proposed to allow a discretionary review and conditions of
approval to mitigate any concerns associated with the use or location of a store. Many
stand-alone retail stores selling primarily hemp products operate throughout the County
of Ventura. Retailers include big box stores, pet stores, spas, grocery stores, and
pharmacies. Retail sale of hemp products is commonplace, and an expanding market
and customer demand has brought these products into general retail establishments.
Retail sales provide local retailers and service providers with the opportunity to sell or use
products that have high customer demand and provide additional sales tax revenue. Due
to market demand, minimal impacts and operation of similar uses in nearby communities,
staff recommends allowing stand-alone retail stores which primarily sell hemp containing
products. Stand-alone retail sales would allow the sale of processed hemp goods that
contain hemp or hemp derived ingredients but would not allow the sale of unprocessed
raw hemp. Staff expects the typical stand-alone retail store would primarily sell CBD oil
and related CBD personal care products or foods.
Accessory Retail Sales: Due to minimal impacts and continued existing practice, staff
recommends allowing certain retail sales of products containing derived hemp
ingredients, provided the accessory retail sales area does not exceed 5% of a business’
floor area. Currently, numerous retail stores in Moorpark sell products containing CBD
oil or other hemp derived ingredients as an accessory use. Ancillary sale of hemp
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products were allowed during the moratorium, provided the accessory retail sales area
did not exceed five percent (5%) of a business’ floor area. Research conducted by staff
determined that multiple businesses in Moorpark currently sell products with ingredients
derived from hemp. In all cases, businesses offering hemp-derived products were well
within the 5% limit placed on floor area. To date, no negative community impacts have
been reported related to accessory retail sales.
Home Occupations: Like other retail uses, staff recommends permitting the retail sale of
processed hemp products as part of a home occupation. Currently, at least one home-
based business sells CBD oil and related products in the City. As with other home
occupations, a home occupation selling hemp products would be required to meet several
development standards outlined in MMC Zoning Code Section 17.28 to minimize potential
impacts to residential neighborhoods. As with stand-alone retail sales, staff anticipates
that home occupations that would sell processed hemp products would primarily sell CBD
oil or related CBD personal care products or foods.
Research and Testing Laboratories: Staff recommends that research and testing
laboratories for hemp be permitted with approval of a CUP only within the Commercial
Office Zone (C-O) and Industrial Park Zone (M-1). The state mandates testing of THC
levels for hemp and it is expected that testing facilities may be developed as this industry
establishes itself in the region. One state-permitted testing facility is currently located
within the County of Ventura. Generally, this use is similar to a traditional laboratory
setting and does not present any specific odor or other impacts.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The proposed amendments to the MMC Zoning Code include Chapter 17.08 (Definitions),
and Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone).
Definitions:
Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) provides the definitions of words and terms in the MMC
Zoning Code and currently defines “industrial hemp”.
Staff recommends amending Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) to include additional definitions
to further define industrial hemp uses and products.
"Industrial hemp cultivation" means the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing,
grading, or trimming of industrial hemp.
"Industrial hemp manufacturing and processing" means to compound, blend, extract,
infuse, process, or otherwise make or prepare an industrial hemp product.
"Industrial hemp product" means any item, or good, including foods and beverages,
personal care products, nutritional supplements, fabrics and textiles, paper, construction
materials, and other manufactured and industrial goods, produced with and containing
any amount of industrial hemp.
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"Industrial hemp product retail sales" means any person or business selling or offering to
sell, or to otherwise convey or exchange for any form of consideration, industrial hemp
product. Where the sale of such products is customary, incidental, and subordinate to
the principal use of the use, the use will be considered accessory.
"Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory" means a laboratory, facility, research
institution, and/or entity that offers or performs testing or research involving industrial
hemp or industrial hemp products.
"Industrial hemp warehousing" means the storage of industrial hemp.
Use Table:
Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) lists the uses that are allowed within each specific zoning
district in the City and the permit required to establish the use. There are two use tables
contained in the MMC Zoning Code: Table 17.20.050 (Permitted Uses in Open Space,
Agricultural, Residential, and Special Purpose Zones); and Table 17.20.060 (Permitted
Uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones).
Staff recommends the following amendments to Table 17.20.050 and Table 17.20.060:
Table 17.20.050
PERMITTED USES IN OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL,
RESIDENTIAL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
[Blank] = Not permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
NZC = No Zoning Clearance required
TUP = Temporary Use Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD
20U-
N-D
TPD
A. Agricultural Uses (minimum lot size of 5 acres required)
11.Industrial
hemp
warehousing, and
manufacturing
and processing
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Table 17.20.050
PERMITTED USES IN OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL,
RESIDENTIAL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses
6.Home
occupation when
conducted in an
existing single-
family home and
consistent with
the requirements
of Chapter 17.28.
(Including
industrial hemp
product retail
sales)
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
Table 17.20.060
PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Zones C-O C-1 CPD
C-2 C-OT M-1 M-2 I
A.Retail and Service Uses
27.a.
Industrial
hemp product
retail sales,
stand-alone
retail store
CUP CUP CUP CUP
27.b.
Industrial
hemp product
retail sales,
accessory
(sales display
area limited to
a maximum of
5% of the
retail floor
area of the
establishment
in which it is
located)
NZC NZC NZC NZC
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, a project is not subject to CEQA “where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment. The proposed amendments to the MMC Zone Code Amendment are
exempt from review under CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the enactment of this new land use regulation may have a significant effect
on the environment and adoption of a Municipal Code Text Amendment does not create
a significant effect on the environment because it would limit land uses and associated
impacts by prohibiting warehousing, manufacturing, and processing of industrial hemp
within the City. In addition, pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, the
ordinance is considered an action by a regulatory agency for the protection of the
environment, as certain uses which may have negative environmental impact are
prohibited or conditionally permitted to ensure protection of the community’s and
environment’s health and wellbeing. Therefore, the Community Development Director
has determined that the proposed ordinance is exempt from environmental review,
pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines and no further
environmental documentation is required.
NOTICING
The notice of the public hearing was published in the Ventura County Star on October 10,
2021.
Zones C-O C-1 CPD
C-2 C-OT M-1 M-2 I
C. Office and Professional Uses
2.Laboratories: research and scientific
a.Industrial
hemp
research and
testing
laboratory
CUP CUP
D. Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution and Warehousing Uses
9.Industrial
hemp
warehousing,
and
manufacturing
and
processing
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FISCAL IMPACT
Aside from staff time preparing the analysis and amendments to the zoning code, there
are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this request.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action is generally supportive of City Council Goal 3: “Place an Emphasis on
Economic Development with a Focus on Historic High Street to Enhance a Designation
and Sense of Community” because the proposed zone text amendment introduces new
uses that may diversify the local economy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
1.Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and
2.Introduce Ordinance No. ____, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2021-01 for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the
agenda for November 3, 2021, for purposes of providing second reading and
adoption of the ordinance. (ROLL CALL VOTE REQUIRED)
Attachment 1: Interim Urgency Ordinance 486, Industrial Hemp Moratorium
Attachment 2: Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2021-662
Attachment 3: Draft Ordinance No. ____
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ORDINANCE NO. 486
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTING
MORATORIUM FOR ONE YEAR ON THE CULTIVATION,
MANUFACTURING, TESTING, STORING, AND CERTAIN
RETAIL SALES OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP, DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF AND THE IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65858, 36934 AND
36937, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings
A. The City Council desires to provide for the public safety, health and
welfare of the residents and visitors to the City of Moorpark ("City") by exercising its
police power authority under Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Based
on the findings and evidence set forth below, the City Council finds that certain uses of
industrial hemp may create public safety, health and welfare impacts within the City.
These activities include the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, retail sale, and storing of
industrial hemp. At this time, industrial hemp uses are not specifically listed for
regulation by Municipal Code Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone).
B. The City finds that the public welfare will be harmed without studying and
evaluating the impacts associated with industrial hemp, including odor, processing
safety, and the generation of air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Dozens of residents have called City and County of Ventura ("County") officials
complaining of the continual skunk-like odor in their neighborhoods as terpenes from a
large farm of industrial hemp grown to produce CBD oil wafts into residential
neighborhoods adjacent to this hemp farm. During public hearings regarding industrial
hemp, the City Council heard from a substantial number of individuals regarding the
harmful effects of the odor emanating from industrial hemp cultivation located adjacent
to the City in unincorporated areas of the County. Aside from having to experience
offensive odors, many of these residents also have complained of headaches, nausea,
sore throats and other physical side effects from breathing and smelling the distinctive
odor generated by industrial hemp grown to produce CBD oil.
C. The City Council finds that there is a current and immediate threat to the
public safety, health and welfare presented by the increased crime associated with
industrial hemp activities. The Ventura County Sheriffs Department documented 10
cases of hemp theft in only 34 days in October and November 2019, and the County
has arrested 10 individuals in connection with stolen hemp. During one such event a
firearm was reportedly brandished where the suspects were suspected of planning to
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steal hemp plants. Of the 10 individuals arrested on suspicion of hemp theft, nine of
them resided outside of the County. Given that industrial hemp is now grown within the
County, the Sheriffs Department is concerned that criminals are travelling into the
County for the purpose of stealing hemp plants and hemp paraphernalia. Theft of hemp
plants is made easier by limited security measures observed by the Sheriff's
Department during inspections of existing hemp farms within the County. The additional
patrols and investigatory resources devoted to industrial hemp activities prevent the
Sheriffs Department from undertaking other crime prevention activities in surrounding
areas, and it is reasonable to surmise that hemp activities within the City would detract
the Sheriff's Department from undertaking other crime prevention activities in the City.
Based on this evidence, the City Council finds that the adoption of this Interim
Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety, health and
welfare.
D. The City Council further finds that certain products containing or produced
with industrial hemp, primarily cannabidiols (CBD), have not yet received Federal Drug
Administration (FDA) approval to determine whether they are effective to treat particular
conditions or have other effects that may be claimed. In addition, such products have
not been subjected to an FDA evaluation to determine proper dosages, dangerous side
effects, or other safety conditions. As a result, persons purchasing such products may
be exposed to misleading, unproven, or false claims associated with industrial hemp
products, including CBD extracted from industrial hemp, which is a real and legitimate
public health and safety concern. Furthermore, the FDA has noted that it has seen only
limited data about CBD safety and the data points to real risks that should be
considered before CBD is ingested. Finally, according to the FDA, the quality of many
CBD products has not been fully evaluated with respect to the processing controls and
practices involved in the production of CBD that may put consumers at additional health
risks. For these reasons, the City Council desires to exercise its police power, including
the City's land use authority, to protect the public health and safety from the risks
associated from the retail sale of industrial hemp products, including CBD, that have not
yet received approval from the FDA for consumption.
E. Allowing industrial hemp activities, without a complete and adequate state
and federal regulatory framework in place, will not adequately protect the public's
safety, health and welfare. As such, if the City fails to enact this moratorium, industrial
hemp activities will continue to create a current and immediate threat to the public
safety, health and welfare.
F. For the foregoing reasons, and based on all evidence made available to
the City Council, on December 18, 2019, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 477 to establish an initial 45-day moratorium on the cultivation,
manufacturing, testing, storing, and certain retail sales of industrial hemp within the City.
G. During the initial 45-day moratorium, City staff undertook measures to
alleviate the conditions described above that led the City Council to adopt Interim
Urgency Ordinance No. 477. These measures include reviewing the County of
Ventura's independent actions to mitigate impacts caused by industrial hemp cultivation,
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conferring with the Ventura County Sheriffs Department, researching actions taken by
the Federal Drug Administration and other jurisdictions to regulate industrial hemp, and
researching and developing permanent amendments to the Moorpark Zoning Code to
codify appropriate limitations on industrial hemp activities. These measures are more
fully explained in the report adopted by the City Council on January 2, 2020, pursuant to
Government Code Section 65858(d).
H. Prior to the expiration of the initial 45-day moratorium, City staff
determined that additional time was necessary to thoroughly research and evaluate a
permanent, non-urgency ordinance establishing zoning regulations and other
restrictions on the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, sale, and storing of industrial
hemp. Therefore, on January 15, 2020, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 479, extending the moratorium from February 1, 2020 for an additional
10 months and 15 days, through and including December 16, 2020.
J.Since the passage of the first extension of the moratorium by way of
Ordinance No. 479, staff has undertaken additional measures to alleviate the conditions
described above that led the City Council to adopt the Interim Urgency Ordinance.
These measures include presenting an Industrial Hemp Study Session agenda item to
the City Council, preparing a draft ordinance to prohibit the cultivation of industrial hemp
within the City, reviewing the County of Ventura's independent actions to mitigate
impacts caused by industrial hemp cultivation, conferring with the Ventura County
Sheriffs Department, researching actions taken by the Federal Drug Administration and
other jurisdictions to regulate industrial hemp, and researching specific impacts
associated with odor related to the manufacture of industrial hemp. These measures
are more fully explained in the report approved for issuance by the City Council on
November 18, 2020, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(d). This report is
attached to the December 2, 2020 staff report accompanying this Interim Urgency
Ordinance and made a part of the record thereto.
I.The City is still undertaking its review of the measures needed to alleviate
the conditions that led to the adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinances No. 477 and 479.
In particular, additional time is needed to address how a county-wide hemp cultivation
ordinance presented to the County of Ventura Planning Commission on November 5,
2020, as well as the passage of Measure 0 on November 3, 2020, which allows
commercial cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, and sale within the County of
Ventura, may impact the City's enactment of a permanent, non-urgency ordinance
establishing zoning regulations and other restrictions on the cultivation, manufacturing,
testing, sale, and storing of industrial hemp. Accordingly, the City Council is adopting
this ordinance to extend the moratorium by an additional 12 months, unless terminated
sooner by the City Council.
I.Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a), the City Council held a
duly noticed public hearing prior to adopting this Interim Ordinance.
J. The City Council finds that this Interim Ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (the
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activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in
the environment), and 15060(c)(3) and 15378 (the activity is not a project under CEQA)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly. This is because the moratorium adopted by this Interim Ordinance merely
prohibits uses that have significant impacts on public health, safety and welfare, and
does not permit any development that could result in a significant change to the
environment. Furthermore, the moratorium established by this Interim Ordinance is
temporary pending the study and investigation of regulatory tools to address the
impacts created by industrial hemp activities. In addition, the Interim Ordinance is
categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because this ordinance is a regulatory action taken by the City in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65858 to assure maintenance and protection of
the environment pending further review of the potential impacts of industrial hemp uses
in the City and completion of contemplated Zoning Ordinance revisions.
SECTION 2. Definitions
A. "Cultivation" means the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing,
grading, or trimming of industrial hemp.
B. "Industrial hemp" means a fiber or oilseed crop, or both, that is limited to
types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. having no more than three-tenths of one percent
0.3%) tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the dried flowering tops, whether
growing or not; the seeds of the plant; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and
every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its
seeds or resin produced therefrom.
C. "Unapproved industrial hemp products" means any item or thing
containing any amount of industrial hemp that is intended for human or animal
consumption and has not yet received approval by the United States Food and Drug
Administration.
D. "Manufacturing" means to compound, blend, extract, infuse, process, or
otherwise make or prepare an industrial hemp product.
E. "Retail sale" means any person or business selling or offering to sell, or to
otherwise convey or exchange for any form of consideration, the following: (1) industrial
hemp or products derived from any amount of industrial hemp where the sale of such
products comprises five percent or more of the business's floor area or five percent or
more of the gross sales of such business in any one month period;'or (2) unapproved
industrial hemp products in any quantity or amount.
F. "Storing" means to store unprocessed industrial hemp.
G. "Testing" means a laboratory, facility, or entity in the state that offers or
performs tests of industrial hemp and industrial hemp products.
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SECTION 3. Moratorium Extended
The City of Moorpark hereby extends the current moratorium on the cultivation,
manufacturing, testing, retail sale, and storing of industrial hemp from December 16,
2020 to December 16, 2021. Cultivation, manufacturing, testing, retail sale, and storing
of industrial hemp shall all constitute prohibited uses under Title 17 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code and no building permit, business regulatory permit, zoning clearance, or
other entitlement may be issued for the purposes of authorizing such uses.
SECTION 4. Penalty
A violation of any provision of this Interim Ordinance shall constitute a violation of
the Municipal Code. and is subject to all applicable penalties, fines, and remedies
described in Chapter 1.10 of the Moorpark Municipal Code. Each and every day a
violation of this Interim Ordinance exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation
of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. Term of Moratorium
This Interim Ordinance shall expire, and the moratorium established hereby shall
terminate on December 16, 2021, which is 12 months from the expiration of Interim
Urgency Ordinance No. 479. Alternatively, the City Council may terminate the Interim
Ordinance prior to its expiration date of December 16, 2021 upon the adoption of a
permanent ordinance that regulates industrial hemp activities.
SECTION 6. Investigation and Report During Term of Moratorium
During the term of this Interim Ordinance, the Community Development Director
is directed to continue studying appropriate regulatory tools to mitigate the conditions
outlined in Section 1 that arise out of the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, retail sale,
and storing of industrial hemp, including but not limited to the prohibition of all such
uses. The Community Development Director is further directed to report back to the
City Council with his or her findings and a proposed ordinance to implement the
recommended course of action.
SECTION 7. Effective Date; Findings of Urgency; and Duration
A. This Interim Ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to
the provisions of Government Code Sections 65858, 36934 and 36937, and shall take
effect immediately upon its adoption. Based upon the findings set forth in Section 1
above, the City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this Interim Ordinance
is an urgency ordinance authorized by Government Code Section 65858, and is
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare.
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B. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a), this Interim Ordinance
shall be adopted by not less than a four-fifths vote of the City Council and shall be in
effect for 12 months from December 16, 2020.
SECTION 8. Severability
If any provision of this Interim Ordinance, the application thereof to any person or
circumstance, or the moratorium on any of the specific uses of industrial hemp is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, moratoria, or applications of this
Interim Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application,
and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Interim Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity
of any particular portion thereof.
SECTION 9. Publication
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance; shall
enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council at
which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption in the
manner required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 2020.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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CITY OF MOORPARK
I, Ky Spangler, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify
under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Ordinance No. 486 was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December,
2020 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Castro, Enegren, Groff, Pollock and Mayor Parvin
NOES:None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN:None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 2nd day of December, 2020.
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2021-01 AMENDING CHAPTERS 17.08
(DEFINITIONS) AND 7.20 (USES BY ZONE) OF TITLE 17
(ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DEFINE CERTAIN USES INVOLVING INDUSTRIAL HEMP
AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AND TO IDENTIFY THE
ZONES IN WHICH THESE USES WOULD BE PROHIBITED,
PERMITTED, AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, the City Council enacted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 477 to impose a 45-day moratorium on the cultivation, manufacturing,
testing, storing, and certain retail sales of industrial hemp; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2020, the City Council subsequently adopted Interim
Ordinance No. 479 which superseded Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 477 and imposed
a 10 month and 15-day moratorium on the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, storing, and
certain retail sales of industrial hemp; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2020, the City Council held a study session to consider
and provide policy guidance regarding hemp uses. Several members of the public raised
concerns regarding odor, noise, traffic, and potential health concerns. The Council
provided general guidance and recommended that staff further study the proposed uses,
with their primary concerns identified as odor and traffic. The Council also directed that
any uses that may result in offensive odors should be prohibited; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2020, the City Council approved the issuance of a
10-Day Report on the actions taken to improve the conditions, which led to the City
Council’s adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 477 that established the moratorium
and Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 479 which extended the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2020, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 486 that superseded the prior Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 479 and
extended the temporary moratorium on the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, storing,
and retail sale of hemp through December 16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2021, the Planning Commission considered Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01, an amendment to Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone) of
Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to address certain uses involving
industrial hemp and related products, and to identify the zones in which these uses would
be prohibited, permitted, and conditionally permitted, and voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENT 3
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No. PC-2021-662 recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-
01 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 20, 2021, the City Council
considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01, opened the public hearing and
took and considered public testimony, closed the public hearing, and discussed and
reached a decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment is in the public interest and reflects the input from residents, decision makers,
and other community stakeholders will serve to protect the public health, safety, and
general welfare by defining certain uses involving industrial hemp and related products,
and to identify the zones in which these uses would be prohibited, permitted, and
conditionally permitted; and
WHEREAS, the presence and handling of industrial hemp near Moorpark in 2019
presented significant impacts to the City of Moorpark, including strong and pervasive
odors that permeated into adjacent neighborhoods and structures; and
WHEREAS, the ancillary retail-sale of products containing industrial hemp has
shown no reported crimes or negative impacts within existing retailers in Moorpark; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendment is in the public interest and reflects the input from residents, decisionmakers,
and other community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will further protect public
health, safety, and general welfare by prohibiting the warehousing, manufacturing, and
processing of industrial hemp within City limits; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment will further provide
community and economic benefit by allowing certain industrial hemp uses, including
stand-alone retail sales, accessory retail sales, home occupations, and research and
testing laboratory uses within certain zone districts with the City; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would be a
reasonable exercise of the City’s police powers to ensure the continued health, safety
and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that this project
is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, a project is not subject to CEQA “where it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment. The proposed amendments to the Moorpark
Municipal Code (MMC) Zone Code Amendment are exempt from review under CEQA
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because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this
new land use regulation may have a significant effect on the environment and adoption
of a Municipal Code Text Amendment does not create a significant effect on the
environment because it would limit land uses and associated impacts by prohibiting
warehousing, manufacturing, and processing of industrial hemp within the City. In
addition, pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance is considered
an action by a regulatory agency for the protection of the environment, as certain uses
which may have negative environmental impact are prohibited or conditionally permitted
to ensure protection of the community’s and environment’s health and wellbeing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council concurs
with the determination of the Community Development Director that this project is exempt
from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the CEQA
Guidelines. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, a project is not
subject to CEQA “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed
amendments to the MMC Zone Code Amendment are exempt from review under CEQA
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the enactment of this
new land use regulation may have a significant effect on the environment and adoption
of a Municipal Code Text Amendment does not create a significant effect on the
environment because it would limit land uses and associated impacts by prohibiting
warehousing, manufacturing, and processing of industrial hemp within the City. In
addition, pursuant to Section 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance is considered
an action by a regulatory agency for the protection of the environment, as certain uses
which may have negative environmental impact are prohibited or conditionally permitted
to ensure protection of the community’s and environment’s health and wellbeing.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2021-01, which amends Chapters 17.08 (Definitions) and 7.20 (Uses by Zone) of title
17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to define certain uses involving industrial
hemp and related products, and to identify the zones in which these uses would be
prohibited, permitted, and conditionally permitted, as shown in Exhibit A attached
herewith.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance
and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage
and adoption. A summary of this ordinance shall, within fifteen (15) days after passage, be
published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of
California with the names of the City Councilmembers voting for and against it.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a
written record of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the proceedings of the
City Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption
in the manner required by law.
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2021.
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Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ky Spangler, City Clerk
Exhibit A – Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01
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EXHIBIT A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2021-01
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND 17.20
(USES BY ZONE), OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) shall be amended to include the following
additional definitions, inserted with the existing definitions in alphabetical order:
"Industrial hemp cultivation" means the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing,
grading, or trimming of industrial hemp.
"Industrial hemp manufacturing and processing" means to compound, blend, extract,
infuse, process, or otherwise make or prepare an industrial hemp product.
"Industrial hemp product" means any item, or good, including foods and beverages,
personal care products, nutritional supplements, fabrics and textiles, paper, construction
materials, and other manufactured and industrial goods, produced with and containing
any amount of industrial hemp.
"Industrial hemp product retail sales" means any person or business selling or offering to
sell, or to otherwise convey or exchange for any form of consideration, industrial hemp
product. Where the sale of such products is customary, incidental, and subordinate to
the principal use of the use, the use will be considered accessory.
"Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory" means a laboratory, facility, research
institution, and/or entity that offers or performs testing or research involving industrial
hemp or industrial hemp products.
"Industrial hemp warehousing" means the storage of industrial hemp.
Tables 17.20.050, Sections A and D and 17.20.060, Sections A, C, and D of the Municipal
Code shall be amended as shown below wherein underline indicates added text:
Table 17.20.050
PERMITTED USES IN OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL,
RESIDENTIAL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
[Blank] = Not permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
NZC = No Zoning Clearance required
TUP = Temporary Use Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
A. Agricultural Uses
(minimum lot size of 5
acres required)
1. Animal Husbandry
as a primary use in
accordance with
Chapter 17.28
a. Without Structures ZC ZC ZC ZC
b. With structures of
total gross floor areas
per lot:
- Less than 1,000 sq.
ft.
ZC ZC ZC ZC
- 1,001—20,000 sq. ft. AP ZC AP
- 20,001—100,000 sq.
ft.
CUP AP
- >100,000 sq. ft. CUP
2. Animal hospitals,
for large animals
CUP CUP CUP
3. Apiculture in
accordance with
Chapter 17.28
ZC ZC AP
4. Crop production
where no structures
are involved
ZC ZC ZC ZC
5. Greenhouses,
hothouses and the
like. Minimum
property line setbacks
shall be 20 feet. With
a total gross floor area
per lot:
- Less than 1,000 sq.
ft.
ZC ZC ZC ZC
- 1,001—20,000 sq. ft. AP AP AP AP
- > 20,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP
6. Kennels and
catteries (domestic)
see Chapter 17.28
CUP CUP CUP CUP
7. Wholesale
nurseries, tree farms
and ornamental plant
farms including
AP AP AP AP AP*
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
container plants.
Retail sales shall be
limited to the
requirements of
Chapter 17.28. *Only
allowed in these
zones when within
overhead electrical
utility corridors.
8.Wildlife sanctuaries CUP CUP
9.Commercial
cannabis activity
except as provided in
Table 17.20.050(D)(16)
and (17)
10.Cultivation of
industrial hemp
11.Industrial hemp
warehousing, and
manufacturing and
processing
D.Accessory and
Miscellaneous Uses
1.Animal keeping as
an accessory use
when the primary use
is residential in
accordance with the
requirements of
Chapter 17.28
a.Apiculture
(*minimum lot size:
five [5] acres)
ZC ZC AP
b.Aviaries (*minimum
lot size: five [5] acres)
AP AP AP AP
c.Farm animals
including horses and
ponies subject to the
requirements of
Chapter 17.28
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
d.Pet animals are
allowed in all zones
subject to the
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
requirements of
Chapter 17.28
e. Wild animals
subject to the
requirements of
Chapter 6.24
AP AP AP
2. Accessory
structures
a. Balcony, deck,
patio covers, room
additions, or storage
sheds
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
b. Fences and walls
less than six (6) feet
and retaining walls
less than three (3)
feet in height, paving
and decks when
constructed lower
than thirty (30) inches
above the immediate
surrounding natural
grade
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
c. Fences and walls
greater than six (6)
feet and retaining
walls greater than
three (3) feet in
height, paving and
decks when
constructed higher
than thirty (30) inches
above the immediate
surrounding natural
grade
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
d. Swimming, wading,
ornamental pools, or
spas where a building
permit is required
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
e. Swimming, wading,
ornamental pools, or
spas where a building
permit is not required
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
3. Antenna or flag
pole, ground
mounted, non-
commercial
a. <35 feet high AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
b. >35 feet high CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
4. Dwelling, caretaker AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP
5. Dwellings, farm
labor in accordance
with the requirements
of Chapter 17.28
ZC ZC ZC ZC
6. Home occupation
when conducted in an
existing single-family
home and consistent
with the requirements
of Chapter 17.28
(Including industrial
hemp product retail
sales)
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
7. Maintenance and
minor repair to
buildings involving
structural alterations
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
8. Temporary motion
picture, television, or
still photography
production (and
related activities and
structures) in
accordance with
Section 17.28.120
TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
9. Mobilehomes or
recreation vehicle as
temporary dwelling on
the site of an active
building permit during
construction
TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
10. Produce stands in
compliance with the
requirements of
Chapter 17.28
ZC ZC ZC ZC
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
11.Recreational
facilities, non-profit or
for profit, including,
but not limited to,
athletic fields, bicycle
and skate parks,
community centers,
golf courses,
gymnasiums, retreats,
riding stables. Bicycle
and skate parks shall
be in compliance with
Chapter 17.28 (Public
park and recreation
facilities are permitted
in all zones and do
not require a CUP or
a ZC)
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
12.Storage of
building materials in
accordance with the
requirements of
Chapter 17.28
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
13.Storage, open,
consistent with
Chapter 17.28
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
14.Soil testing for
wells, foundations,
septic systems and
similar construction
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
15.Temporary uses
including, but not
limited to, carnivals,
Christmas tree sales,
circuses, festivals,
sidewalk sales,
special events,
outdoor sales, when
in compliance with
Chapter 17.44.
Issuance of a
temporary use permit
shall take the place of
a zoning clearance.
TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP
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Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD
RPD 20U-
N-D TPD
Temporary uses
lasting more than 180
days require an AP
16. Delivery of adult
use or medicinal
cannabis, including,
but not limited to,
deliveries from mobile
dispensaries, except
for deliveries of
medicinal cannabis
from a patient’s
primary caregiver to a
qualified patient, as
those terms are
defined in state law,
and transporting
cannabis through the
jurisdictional limits of
the city for delivery to
a person located
outside the city, where
such transport does
not involve delivery
within the
jurisdictional limits of
the city
17. Indoor personal
cultivation of cannabis
of up to 6 plants per
private residence
when consistent
with Health and Safety
Code Section 11362.2
(Outdoor personal
cultivation of cannabis
is prohibited)
NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC
17.20.060
PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
[Blank] = Not permitted
AP = Administrative Permit
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
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NZC = No Zoning Clearance required
TUP = Temporary Use Permit
ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance
Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
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A. Retail and Service Uses
1. Adult businesses when in compliance with
Sections 17.24.040(N), 17.78.050 and
Chapter 5.18
ZC ZC
2. Alcoholic beverage sales for off-site
consumption when in conjunction with another city-
approved retail or service use other than
automobile service station or liquor store
a. Beer and/or wine (*if within one hundred [100]
feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
CUP AP* AP* AP* AP*
b. Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
3. Automobile/light truck/motorcycle
a. Brakes, oil changes, tires and shock sales and
installation, tune-ups and other light service and
repair (with or without hydraulic lifts) (*if within one
hundred [100] feet of a residentially zoned property
a conditional use permit is required)
CUP AP* AP* AP*
b. Car washes, self-service or automatic with or
without automotive services stations CUP CUP
c. Engine rebuilding, transmission repair, steam
cleaning, auto body, painting CUP CUP
d. Parts and supplies ZC ZC ZC ZC
e. Rental AP AP AP
f. Sales, with or without service and parts CUP CUP CUP
g. Service stations with or without mini-marts and
with or without beer and wine sales for off-site
consumption
CUP CUP
4. Body piercing and/or tattoo CUP
5. Building supplies (*if within one hundred [100]
feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional
use permit is required)
AP* CUP CUP
6. Hay and feed sales CUP CUP
7. Hotels, motels and bed and breakfast inns when
in compliance with Chapter 5.44 CUP CUP CUP CUP
8. Kennels and catteries CUP CUP
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Zones C-O C-1
CPD
C-2
C-
OT M-1 M-2 I
9. Liquor stores (when located no closer than one
thousand [1,000] feet of any other liquor store or
public or private school)
CUP CUP CUP
10. Commercial cannabis activity
11. Nurseries (retail) with or without container
grown plants when all equipment and supplies kept
in an enclosed area
AP
12. Nurseries (wholesale and/or retail) with or
without container grown plants when all equipment
and supplies kept in an enclosed area
AP
13. Pawnshops when in compliance with
Chapter 5.32 AP
14. Pest control services (*if within 100 feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use
permit is required)
AP* AP*
15. Private post offices, parcel services, copy
centers ZC ZC ZC ZC
16. Psychics, fortunetelling, and spiritual advisors
when in compliance with Title 5 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code (*if within 100 feet of a residentially
zoned property a conditional use permit is
required)
CUP CUP AP*
17. Recreational vehicle storage yards when not
located on parcels adjacent to arterial roads or
freeways as shown on the Moorpark Circulation
Element Highway Network Map and with or without
a caretaker dwelling
CUP
18. Recycling centers CUP CUP CUP
19. Recycling drop-off bins when located in an area
determined by the community development director
not to be in conflict with parking, vehicle or
pedestrian circulation
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
20. Rental and leasing of large equipment with or
without outdoor storage and repair (*if within one
hundred [100] feet of a residentially zoned property
a conditional use permit is required)
AP* AP*
21. Retail shops and personal service
establishments, except as otherwise indicated in
this table, including, but not limited to, antiques, art
and craft dealers and supplies, bakeries, barbers,
beauty salons, bicycle sales/service, books and
stationery, camera/photo stores including on-site
ZC ZC ZC
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CPD
C-2
C-
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processing, carpet and flooring sales/
cleaning/installation, clothing and fabric stores,
computer sales and service, department and
variety stores, dry cleaners, electronic equipment
sales and service, florists, food markets, gift and
novelty stores, hardware and tool stores, home and
office furniture and equipment sales, home
appliance sales and service, housewares sales,
jewelry stores, key and locksmiths, music stores
(including recorded music and musical instrument
sales, service, and lessons), newsstands, paint
stores, party supply sales and rental, pet grooming,
pet sales and supplies, pharmacies, photography
studios, pool and spa sales and supplies, shoe
stores, sporting goods and equestrian supplies,
small equipment rental (no outdoor storage), toy
and hobby stores, video/DVD/CD sales and rental,
wireless sales/service, and uses which the
community development director determines to be
similar when in compliance with Section 17.20.030
22.Retail sales combined with limited distribution
and/or warehousing not exceeding 40% of gross
floor area of the building in which it is located (*if
within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property a
conditional use permit is required)
AP*
23.Retail sales in the M-1 and M-2 zone limited to
a maximum of 20% of the gross floor area of the
building in which it is located. In an industrial
complex the 20% shall be computed on the basis
of the cumulative total floor area of the industrial
planned development (IPD)
AP AP
24.Retail sales (temporary) in the M-1 and M-2
zones. Issuance of a temporary use permit shall
take the place of a zoning clearance
TUP TUP
25.Thrift stores, secondhand shops, consignment
stores when in compliance with Chapter 5.32 AP AP
26.Tobacco sales
a.Retail smoking products stores, as defined in
Chapter 8.32 CUP
b.Sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarette
(vaping) products from retail establishments other
than retail smoking products stores
AP AP AP AP
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CPD
C-2
C-
OT M-1 M-2 I
c.Smoking and vaping lounges where tobacco and
vaping products are sold for on-site consumption
(e.g., cigar lounges, hookah lounges, vaping
lounges) other than retail smoking products stores
27.a. Industrial hemp product retail sales, stand-
alone retail store CUP CUP CUP CUP
27.b. Industrial hemp product retail sales, accessory
(sales display area limited to a maximum of 5% of
the retail floor area of the establishment in which it
is located)
NZC NZC NZC NZC
C. Office and Professional Uses
1.Financial services
a.Banks and other financial institutions, except
those set forth below ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
b.Check cashing, payday loan, and vehicle title
loan establishments (Only permitted in CPD Zone)AP
c. Automated/automatic teller machines (ATMs)ZC ZC ZC ZC AP
2.Laboratories: research and scientific AP AP AP
a.Industrial hemp research and testing laboratory CUP CUP
3.Professional and administrative offices,
including, but not limited to: accounting, advertising
agencies, chiropractic, collection services; dental,
direct mail marketing companies, employment
agencies, engineering services, insurance,
investment; medical, optical and related health
services; planning services, real estate services;
secretarial services, travel agencies, and uses
which the community development director
determines to be similar when in compliance with
Section 17.20.030
ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC ZC
4.Veterinary offices and animal hospitals
a. Without boarding (keeping of animals indoors
and on-site for medical purposes shall not be
considered boarding)
AP AP AP AP AP AP
b. With boarding indoors or outdoors CUP CUP CUP
5. Massage establishments when in compliance
with Chapter 5.48 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
a. Massage establishments with 4 or more
massage stations, or where 20% or more of the
floor area is dedicated to massage services (Only
permitted in the CPD Zone)
CUP
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CPD
C-2
C-
OT M-1 M-2 I
b. Massage establishments at day spas, salons, or
similar uses with 3 or fewer massage stations,
provided that less than 20% of the floor area is
dedicated to massage services
ZC ZC ZC ZC
D.Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution, and
Warehousing Uses
1.Cement, concrete and plaster, and product
fabrication CUP
2.Distribution and transportation facilities CUP CUP
3.Heavy machinery repair, including trucks,
tractors and buses CUP
4. Manufacturing and assembly including, but not
limited to, appliances, cabinets, cleaners, clothing,
computers, cosmetics, detergents, electronics,
furniture, leather products, machinery, medical and
scientific instruments, paper, perfumes,
pharmaceuticals, photographic and optical goods,
plastic products, signs and advertising displays,
soap, textiles and other uses which the community
development director determines to be similar
when in compliance with Section 17.20.030 (*if
within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property an
administrative permit is required)
ZC* ZC*
5.Outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city
approved use and when all storage is screened by
an 8-foot high masonry wall architecturally
matched to the structure (*if within 100 feet of a
residentially zoned property a conditional use
permit is required)
CUP AP* AP*
6.Self-storage or mini-storage when not located on
parcels adjacent to arterial roads or freeways as
shown on the Moorpark Circulation Element
Highway Network Map and with or without a
caretaker dwelling
CUP CUP
7.Warehousing AP AP
8.Welding AP AP
9. Industrial hemp warehousing, and manufacturing
and processing
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