C2 Zone in Santa Monica, CA
C2 zoning district rules in Santa Monica, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The C2 zone in Santa Monica, CA is a commercial district (Community Commercial). Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.
Common Permitted Uses
- Supermarkets
- Restaurants
- Auto services
- Home improvement stores
- Banks
Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.
Parking Requirements
Reduced requirements near downtown and transit. Downtown Santa Monica (Third Street Promenade area) has no parking minimums in the BCD zone. Shared parking and in-lieu parking fees available.
Source: Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter 9.31.290 — Accessory Dwelling Units; California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source