Santa Paula Zoning Intelligence

SP-3 covers approximately 500 acres on former Limoneira agricultural land east of the existing city, representing the largest planned growth area in Santa Paula. The specific plan governs a master-planned mixed-use community incorporating residential, commercial, parks, and community facilities. Developers and investors evaluating parcels within SP-3 should obtain the adopted specific plan document, which sets parcel-level land use designations, infrastructure requirements, and development phasing - the standard municipal code does not control within an adopted specific plan area.

HR2-PD at 314 acres governs development in the hillside areas north and east of the city core where slope, drainage, and access constraints limit intensity. The Planned Development component means individual projects require discretionary review against the adopted HR2 development standards rather than a straight by-right code approval. Grading limitations, visual impact analysis, and fire safety requirements are typically central to hillside development review in this type of zone.

C-LI at 228 acres accommodates a mix of commercial retail, service commercial, and light industrial uses that would not be appropriate in standard commercial zones but do not require full industrial separation. It typically allows contractors, building materials suppliers, auto repair, and similar uses. Located along major corridors, C-LI parcels represent opportunities for users seeking flexibility between retail and light industrial operations - a common need in regional service cities like Santa Paula.

Yes. The Central Business District (CBD at 17 acres) anchors the historic downtown commercial core along Main Street. The small acreage reflects the walkable, small-town scale of the downtown. Paired with Commercial Neighborhood (C-N at 4 acres) for neighborhood-serving retail, the downtown and its immediate commercial surrounds cover a modest but defined commercial district. The 42-acre Commercial Office (C-O) zone provides for professional services development near the commercial core.

The KO (Airport Operational, 56 acres) designation governs Santa Paula Airport, a general aviation facility. Parcels within the KO zone and the SP-7 Airpark Specific Plan (12 acres) support aviation-related commercial uses. Adjacent land within the airport influence area may face height restrictions and noise compatibility requirements governed by the Ventura County Airport Land Use Plan. Developers near the airport should identify whether their target parcel falls within any Airport Influence Area compatibility zone before proceeding with design.