Allowable Business Types

In July of 2015, Sierra Madre updated its General Plan which includes an Implementation Program to update various ordinances, including the Commercial Zone and related zoning provisions. On November 10, 2020, Sierra Madre City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1431, codifying amendments to the Commercial Zone Ordinance and related zoning provisions.

Amendments to the Commercial Zone include a restructuring of the allowable business types, with reference to a separate document titled "Commercial Zone Uses", listing specific business types expanding upon the general categories tabled below.

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Permitted uses and uses permitted by conditional use permit.

"P" indicates that this type of business is permitted.

"CUP" indicates that this type of business would require a Conditional Use Permit. Please visit the Planning & Community Preservation Department Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for assistance in applying for this permit.

Retail Sales	P	CUP
Retail sales, general	<7,500	7,500+
Retail sales, limited		All

Office Uses	P	CUP
Office uses, general	<7,500	7,500+

Service Establishments	P	CUP
Service establishments, general	<7,500	7,500+
Service establishments, limited		All

Financial Institutions	P	CUP
Financial institutions, general	<7,500	7,500+

Education Facilities	P	CUP
Education facilities, general	<7,500	7,500+

Recreation and Entertainment Facilities	P	CUP
Recreation and entertainment facilities, general	<7,500	7,500+

Automobile and Transportation-Related Establishments	P	CUP
Automobile and transportation-related establishments, general		All

Residential Uses	P	CUP
Residential uses	All

Adult Businesses	P	CUP
Adult businesses		All

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