All zoning devices (variances, use permits, precise plans, and similar exceptions or approvals) heretofore granted by the city or county shall remain in full force and effect under conditions and terms or time periods applicable thereto. Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no use authorized by such previously granted zoning device, which is being lawfully exercised in compliance with all conditions of approval imposed upon the authorizing zoning device, shall be deemed to be nonconforming, for any purpose, except as herein specifically set forth. If, as of the effective date of this title, pursuant to the provisions of the former zoning regulations of the city, legislative or administrative action is pending, such action shall be deemed to have been taken pursuant to the provisions of this title, and shall be finally processed, insofar as possible, in accordance with the provisions hereof.
(Ord. 98 § 11.01, 1974)
The effective date of each of the regulations contained in this title shall be deemed to be the operative date of the city council ordinance which adopted such regulation, unless a later date is specified in a particular regulation.
(Ord. 98 § 11.03, 1974)
The following zones are established within the city to carry out the purpose of this title:
R-1 Low Density Residential Zone
R-2 Medium Density Residential Zone
R-3 High Density Residential Zone
R-4 Very High Density Residential Zone
HR-C Hillside Conservation Zone
HR-LD Low Density Hillside Preservation Zone
HR-MD Medium Density Hillside Preservation Zone
HR-RE Rural Estates Zone
HR-VL Very Low Density Zone
PC Planned Community Zone
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone
C-2 General Commercial Zone
BP Business Park Zone
CO Commercial Office Zone
CM Commercial Manufacturing Zone
OS Open Space Zone
PF Public Facilities Zone
I-HC Institutional-Healthcare Zone
H Hillside Development Overlay District
FP Flood Plain Overlay District
HM Historic Mission Overlay District
PD Planned Development Overlay District
GH Geologic Hazards Overlay District
(Ord. 98 § 11.05, 1974; Ord. 764 § 2, 2021)
In the case of unsubdivided property where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.
(Ord. 98 § 11.06.02, 1974)
There is adopted an "official zoning map" for the city, a true copy of which is marked as such and incorporated in this title by this reference. All properties within the city are placed in the zones as indicated on said map. Said map shall remain on file in the office of the city clerk of the city. All changes to said map shall be noted thereon by the city clerk as soon as the same become effective.
(Ord. 98 § 11.07, 1974)
All uses not specifically permitted, permitted subject to a conditional use permit, or provided for by interpretation of the enforcement officer or city council shall be prohibited. A variance as provided for in Sections 17.30.030 through 17.30.060 shall not be construed as a zoning device to allow or permit a prohibited use.
(Ord. 98 § 11.08, 1974)