Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and changes and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the standards of Division 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), and all other applicable standards of this Code.
(Prior code § 16-230.020; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
TABLE 2-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
District
RE
RL
RM
RH
Additional Regulations
Outside Downtown
Greater Downtown
Downtown Core
Minimum Lot Size
Area (square feet unless stated)
1 acre
4,000
4,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
Width (ft)
150
45
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Maximum Density
Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts
Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52, Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40, Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions
Dwelling units per net acre
1.0
8.7
17.4
30
90
136
Dwelling units per gross acre
0.9
6.1
13.1
24
72
108.8
Minimum Density
Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts
Dwelling units per net acre
n/a
n/a
8.8
17.5
20
20
Dwelling units per gross acre
n/a
n/a
6.2
13.2
16
16
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR), applicable only to nonresidential floor area
n/a
n/a
0.3
0.3
3.0
5.0
Maximum Height (ft)
35
35
35
45
n/a
n/a
16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
Front
15,20 for front entry garages
15,20 for front entry garages
15,20 for front entry garages
10
10
10
16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions
Street Side
10,20 for garages
10,20 for garages
10,20 for garages
10
10
10
Interior Side
10
5
5
5
10
10
Rear
30
10
10
10
10
10
Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot)
25
70
70
80
100
100
16.36.120 Site coverage calculation and exceptions
Minimum Residential Open Space (sq ft/dwelling unit)
n/a
n/a
140, of which 40 must be private
140, of which 40 must be private
75, may be common or private
50, may be common or private
16.36.170 Residential open space
(Prior code §§ 16-230.030—16.23.060; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all residential standards for RE, RL, RM and RH Districts from §§ 16.24.030—16.24.060.
Table 2-4: Development Standards — Commercial Districts, prescribes the development standards for commercial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
TABLE 2-4: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
District
CO
CN
CG
CL
CA
CH
CD
Additional Regulations
Maximum Density
Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52, Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40, Affordable Housing Incentives/Density Bonus Provisions
Dwelling units per net acre
Downtown Core: 136
Greater Downtown: 90
Other Areas: 30
Dwelling units per gross acre
Downtown Core: 108.8
Greater Downtown: 72
Other Areas: 24
Minimum Density
Dwelling units per net acre
Downtown Core: 20
Greater Downtown: 20
Other Areas: 17.5
Dwelling units per gross acre
Downtown Core: 16
Greater Downtown: 16
Other Areas: 13.2
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR), applicable only to nonresidential floor area
Downtown Core: 5.0
Greater Downtown: 3.0
Other Areas: 0.3
Maximum Height (ft)
45, up to 60 with Commission Use Permit approval
45
75
75
75
75
n/a
16.36.090 Height Measurement and Height Limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
Front
10
0
10
10
10
10
0
16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions
Street Side
10
0
10
10
10
10
0
Interior Side
0, 10 adjacent to residential zone
Rear
0, 10 adjacent to residential zone
Minimum Residential Open Space (sq ft/dwelling unit)
Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private
Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private
Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private
16.36.170 Residential Open Space
(Prior code §§ 16-230.070—16-230.120; Ord. 018-07 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 8; Ord. 011-08 C.S. §§ 3, 4; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09; Ord. 2012-04-10-1601 C.S. § 1; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 8; Ord. 2023-01-10-1601 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all commercial standards for CO, CN, CG, CD, CL and CA Districts from §§ 16.24.070—16.24.120.
Table 2-5: Development Standards—Industrial Districts, prescribes the development standards for industrial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
TABLE 2-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
District
IL
IG
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.6
0.6
Maximum Height (ft)
60
n/a
16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
Front
10
10
16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions
Street Side
10
10
16.80.390 Industrial and warehouse standards
Interior Side
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
Rear
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
(Prior code §§ 16-230.130, 16-230.140; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 9, 10; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for IL and IG Districts from §§ 16.24.130 and 16.24.140.
The uses of land allowed within the PT (port) zoning district shall be in compliance with the Rough and Ready Island Development Plan for the Port of Stockton, California (development plan) within the area specified in the plan. Any land zoned PT outside of the plan area shall be in compliance with this Development Code. The development plan and amendments to the development plan shall be consistent with the City of Stockton General Plan as determined by the Director, subject to appeal to the Commission in compliance with Chapter 16.100 (Appeals).
The number of off-street parking spaces required in the PT (port) zoning district for industrial land under the control of the Stockton Port District, including refining, processing, recycling, terminalling, warehousing, wholesaling, distributing, shipping, receiving, cross-docking, or transloading operations, shall be:
A. 
A minimum of three parking spaces for every four employees and a maximum of one off-street parking space for each employee computed on the basis of the maximum number of employees which can be employed on the largest shift at any one time; and
B. 
One space for each company vehicle.
(Prior code § 16-230.150; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09)
Table 2-6: Development Standards — Public and Semi Public Districts, prescribes the development standards for public and semi-public districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
Table 2-6: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC DISTRICTS
District
PF
OS
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Downtown Core: 5.0
Other Areas: 0.5
0.01
Maximum Height (ft)
75
35
16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations
Minimum Setbacks (ft)
Front
10
20
16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions
Street Side
10
20
Interior Side
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
20
Rear
0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone
20
(Prior code §§ 16-230.160, 16-230.170; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for PF and OS Districts from §§ 16.24.160 and 16.24.170.
Proposed development and new land uses within the MX (mixed use) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
A. 
Minimum Area for Zoning District. The MX zoning district shall only be applied to a site with a minimum area of 100 acres, unless the Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, determines that implementation of a master development plan on a smaller site would be beneficial to the proposed project and the City, based on the following criteria:
1. 
The site is appropriate for the type and intensity of the proposed project;
2. 
Services and infrastructure for the site will be sufficient to accommodate the type and intensity of the proposed development;
3. 
The proposed project would be compatible with, and not adversely impact, the surrounding neighborhood(s), including impacts from traffic, noise, light and glare, parking, and signs; and
4. 
The proposed project would provide needed services, jobs, development, and/or amenities for the area in which the site is located.
B. 
Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each MX Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.
C. 
Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the MX zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development Plan applicable to the specific site.
D. 
Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the MX zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan and the following:
1. 
Mixed use developments shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light, noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any.
2. 
Mixed use developments shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.
3. 
Mixed use developments shall include a sign program in compliance with Section 16.76.050 (Comprehensive sign program).
4. 
Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a mixed use development shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2)(a) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).
(Prior code § 16-230.180; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
Proposed development and new land uses within the UC (university/college) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
A. 
Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each UC Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.
B. 
Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the UC zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development plan applicable to the specific site, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans).
C. 
Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the UC zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) and the following:
1. 
Universities and colleges shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light, noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any; and
2. 
Universities and colleges shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.
3. 
Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a university or college shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2)(b) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).
(Prior code § 16-230.190; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
Note: Former Section 16.24.200, Table 2-3 Zoning District Development Standards, derived from Prior code Table 2-3; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 11; Ord. 2020-06-09-1501 C.S. § 5; Ord. 2020-12-01-1502 C.S. § 4; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 9, was repealed by Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025. See now §§ 16.24.030—16.24.190.