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Title 23 Zoning
Title 23
Zoning
For statutory provisions, see California Government Code §
65800
et seq.
Chapter 23.04
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING REGULATIONS
§ 23.04.010
Purpose of zoning regulations.
§ 23.04.020
Applicability of the zoning regulations.
§ 23.04.030
Responsibility for administration.
§ 23.04.040
Interpretations.
Chapter 23.08
DEFINITIONS
§ 23.08.010
Purpose.
§ 23.08.020
Definitions.
Chapter 23.12
DISTRICTS
§ 23.12.010
Districts listed.
§ 23.12.020
Districts established by zoning map.
§ 23.12.030
Compliance required.
§ 23.12.040
Applicability to governmental units.
Chapter 23.16
R-1 DISTRICT AND R-1-B COMBINED DISTRICTS
§ 23.16.010
Generally.
§ 23.16.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.16.021
Use permit.
§ 23.16.025
Mobile homes.
§ 23.16.030
Building height limit.
§ 23.16.040
Allowed building coverage.
§ 23.16.041
Allowed site coverage.
§ 23.16.050
Allowed gross floor area.
§ 23.16.060
Yards required – Garage openings – Architectural feature projections.
§ 23.16.070
Parking standards and driveway length.
§ 23.16.080
Building site area required.
§ 23.16.090
R-1-B-2 districts.
§ 23.16.100
R-1-B-3 districts.
§ 23.16.110
R-1-B-4 districts.
Chapter 23.20
R-2 DISTRICT AND R-2-B-3 COMBINED DISTRICT
§ 23.20.010
Generally.
§ 23.20.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.20.030
Building height limit.
§ 23.20.040
Building site area required.
§ 23.20.050
Allowed building coverage.
§ 23.20.051
Allowed site coverage.
§ 23.20.060
Allowed gross floor area.
§ 23.20.070
Yards required – Garage openings – Architectural feature projections.
§ 23.20.080
Parking standards and driveway length.
§ 23.20.090
R-2-B-3 district.
Chapter 23.24
R-3 DISTRICTS
§ 23.24.010
Generally.
§ 23.24.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.24.030
Building height limit.
§ 23.24.040
Building site area required.
§ 23.24.050
Allowed building coverage.
§ 23.24.051
Allowed site coverage.
§ 23.24.060
Yards required.
§ 23.24.070
Garbage areas.
Chapter 23.26
R-3-P.G.R. DISTRICT
§ 23.26.010
Generally.
§ 23.26.020
Permitted uses.
§ 23.26.030
Building site area required.
§ 23.26.040
Building height limit.
§ 23.26.050
Allowed building coverage.
§ 23.26.051
Allowed site coverage.
§ 23.26.060
Allowed gross floor area.
§ 23.26.070
Yard requirements.
§ 23.26.080
Garbage/recycling areas.
§ 23.26.090
Off-street parking.
Chapter 23.28
R-4 DISTRICT
§ 23.28.010
Generally.
§ 23.28.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.28.030
Building height limit – Site area – Lot coverage – Yards.
Chapter 23.29
CONDOMINIUM AND COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
§ 23.29.010
Definitions.
§ 23.29.020
Approval – Certificate of use and occupancy – Requirements.
§ 23.29.025
Certificate of use and occupancy – Issuance – Expiration.
§ 23.29.030
Certificate of use and occupancy – Conditions prerequisite to issuance.
§ 23.29.040
Standards.
§ 23.29.050
Application requirements.
§ 23.29.055
Acceptance of reports.
§ 23.29.060
Copy to buyers.
§ 23.29.070
Hearing.
§ 23.29.080
Tenant provisions.
§ 23.29.090
Effect of proposed conversion on the city's low and moderate income housing supply.
§ 23.29.100
Findings.
§ 23.29.110
Rental housing shortage – Maximum number of conversions.
Chapter 23.30
M-H DISTRICTS
§ 23.30.010
Uses permitted.
§ 23.30.020
Minimum lot size.
§ 23.30.030
Density.
§ 23.30.040
General requirements.
Chapter 23.31
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 23.31.010
Purpose.
§ 23.31.020
Commercial and industrial zoning districts.
§ 23.31.025
C-V-ATC zoning district – American Tin Cannery zoning.
§ 23.31.030
Commercial and industrial zoning districts allowable land uses and permit requirements.
§ 23.31.040
Commercial and industrial zoning districts development standards.
Chapter 23.32
C-1-T ZONE CONDOMINIUMS
§ 23.32.010
Purpose and intent.
§ 23.32.020
Definitions.
§ 23.32.030
Generally.
§ 23.32.040
Permitting procedures.
§ 23.32.050
Application requirements.
§ 23.32.060
Standards.
§ 23.32.070
Owners' association and organizational documents.
§ 23.32.080
Hearing.
§ 23.32.090
Use permit – Required findings.
Chapter 23.33
C-1-T DISTRICT
Chapter 23.34
LIMITED DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (C-D)(C-1-T) USES
§ 23.34.010
Purpose.
§ 23.34.020
Numerical and size limitations established.
§ 23.34.030
Procedure for establishing a restricted commercial use.
Chapter 23.36
C-2 DISTRICTS
Chapter 23.40
I DISTRICTS
Chapter 23.42
O DISTRICT
§ 23.42.010
Generally.
§ 23.42.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.42.025
Signs.
§ 23.42.030
Rezoning restriction.
Chapter 23.43
INITIATIVE RESTRICTION OF USE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK
§ 23.43.010
Use restrictions.
§ 23.43.020
Maintenance.
§ 23.43.030
Unlawful expenditures.
§ 23.43.040
Conflicting provisions – Severability.
§ 23.43.050
Effective date.
§ 23.43.060
Violation – Penalty.
Chapter 23.44
U DISTRICTS
§ 23.44.010
Generally.
§ 23.44.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.44.025
Signs.
§ 23.44.030
Building height limit – Site area – Yards.
§ 23.44.040
Rezoning restriction.
Chapter 23.45
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE ENACTING REGULATIONS FOR MULTIPLE UNIT DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING CONDOMINIUMS, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS AND TIMESHARES
§ 23.45.010
Regulations generally.
§ 23.45.015
Definition of timeshare project.
§ 23.45.020
Timeshare projects prohibited.
§ 23.45.025
Advertising of timeshare projects prohibited.
§ 23.45.030
Intention of chapter.
§ 23.45.035
Assisting with timeshare projects prohibited.
§ 23.45.040
Building permit issuance restricted.
§ 23.45.050
Severability and interpretation.
Chapter 23.52
R-3-M DISTRICTS
§ 23.52.010
Regulations generally.
§ 23.52.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.52.030
Regulations for R-3-M uses.
§ 23.52.035
Special regulations for motels and hotels built prior to 1986.
§ 23.52.040
Statement of intent.
§ 23.52.050
Other provisions.
§ 23.52.060
Amendment.
Chapter 23.56
R-H DISTRICT
§ 23.56.010
Statement of intent.
§ 23.56.015
Special regulations.
§ 23.56.020
Boundaries of district.
Chapter 23.57
R-3-P.G.B. DISTRICT
§ 23.57.010
Purpose and description.
§ 23.57.020
Uses permitted.
§ 23.57.030
Building height limits.
§ 23.57.040
Building site area required.
§ 23.57.050
Allowed building coverage.
§ 23.57.051
Allowed site coverage.
§ 23.57.060
Yards required.
§ 23.57.070
Architectural approval.
Chapter 23.58
V-C DISTRICTS (VISITOR-COMMERCIAL)
Chapter 23.60
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT – PUD
§ 23.60.010
Application of provisions.
§ 23.60.020
Permitted uses.
§ 23.60.030
Minimum parcel size.
§ 23.60.040
Number of dwelling units.
§ 23.60.050
Side yard.
§ 23.60.060
Zone change to PUD – Application procedure.
§ 23.60.070
Use permit – Application – Fees and documents.
§ 23.60.080
Use permit – Application – Hearing.
§ 23.60.090
Zone change to PUD – Planning commission, city council action.
§ 23.60.100
Use permit – Conditions prerequisite to granting.
§ 23.60.110
Use permit – Granting.
Chapter 23.64
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
§ 23.64.010
Application of chapter.
§ 23.64.020
Use permit – Circus, open-air theater, racetrack.
§ 23.64.030
Use permit – Dancehall, roadhouse, nightclub, etc.
§ 23.64.035
Coin-operated amusement devices.
§ 23.64.040
Accessory uses in C, I, U districts.
§ 23.64.050
Use permit – Parking lots – R district.
§ 23.64.055
Use permit – Downtown public gathering area.
§ 23.64.060
Use permit – Public buildings, parks, etc.
§ 23.64.063
Use permit – Wireless telecommunications facilities.
§ 23.64.065
Use permit – Group quarters.
§ 23.64.067
Use permit – Integral group quarters facilities.
§ 23.64.070
Use permit – Earth, mineral removal.
§ 23.64.080
Commercial uses – R-1, R-2 districts.
§ 23.64.090
Commercial uses – R-3 district.
§ 23.64.110
Family daycare homes.
§ 23.64.111
Employee housing.
§ 23.64.112
Residential care facilities.
§ 23.64.113
Transitional and supportive housing.
§ 23.64.114
Single-room occupancies (SROs).
§ 23.64.115
Food service establishments.
§ 23.64.119
Garden structures.
§ 23.64.120
Height limits – Chimneys, flagpoles, clock towers, etc.
§ 23.64.130
Height limits – Fences, hedges, or other visual obstructions.
§ 23.64.134
Outdoor seating.
§ 23.64.135
Prohibited fences.
§ 23.64.140
Building site area.
§ 23.64.145
Separate building site – R-1 district.
§ 23.64.147
Separate building site – R-3-P.G.R. district.
§ 23.64.150
Yards – Projection of cornices, eaves, etc.
§ 23.64.160
Yards – Projection of open porches, stairways, etc.
§ 23.64.170
Yards – Measured from official plan line.
§ 23.64.180
Accessory buildings and structures.
§ 23.64.185
Accessory use – Storage of portable or movable objects.
§ 23.64.190
Off-street parking, storage.
§ 23.64.195
Landscaping of front and side yards.
§ 23.64.240
Parking or placement of large vehicles or structures in certain areas of residential premises – Prohibited.
§ 23.64.290
Alcoholic beverage sales.
§ 23.64.300
Application for abandonment or purchase of city property.
§ 23.64.310
Swimming pools.
§ 23.64.320
Unlawful sale of subdivided contiguous lots.
§ 23.64.340
Consistency with county hazardous waste management plan.
§ 23.64.350
Transient use of residential property for remuneration.
§ 23.64.360
Permitting of undocumented dwelling units.
§ 23.64.370
Permitting home sharing.
Chapter 23.68
NONCONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
§ 23.68.010
Introduction – Distinctions.
§ 23.68.020
When is a nonconforming use permitted.
§ 23.68.030
Abandonment of a nonconforming use.
§ 23.68.040
Reestablishing or repairing a nonconforming use, building, or structure damaged or destroyed by a catastrophic event.
§ 23.68.050
Maintenance, repair, alterations and improvements to nonconforming building or structure.
Chapter 23.70
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVIEW AUTHORITIES AND PROCEDURES
§ 23.70.010
Purpose.
§ 23.70.012
Types of community development permits and related review authorities.
§ 23.70.015
Exemptions.
§ 23.70.018
Counter review.
§ 23.70.020
Counter review and determination.
§ 23.70.030
Staff approvals.
§ 23.70.040
Zoning administrator.
§ 23.70.050
Site plan review committee.
§ 23.70.060
Architectural review board.
§ 23.70.070
Historic resources committee.
§ 23.70.080
Planning commission.
Chapter 23.72
PERMIT APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
§ 23.72.010
Purpose.
§ 23.72.020
Concurrent permit processing.
§ 23.72.030
Preapplication meeting for complex or sensitive projects.
§ 23.72.040
Application preparation and filing.
§ 23.72.050
Initial application review.
§ 23.72.060
Environmental assessment.
§ 23.72.070
Staff report and recommendations.
Chapter 23.73
PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENSIONS
§ 23.73.010
Purpose.
§ 23.73.020
Effective date of permits.
§ 23.73.040
Performance guarantees.
§ 23.73.050
Time limits and extensions.
§ 23.73.070
Permits to run with the land.
§ 23.73.080
Resubmittals.
Chapter 23.74
APPEALS AND CALL-UPS
§ 23.74.010
Purpose.
§ 23.74.020
Appeal subjects and appeal authority.
§ 23.74.030
Filing of appeals.
§ 23.74.040
Call-up authority and time limits.
§ 23.74.050
Processing of appeals and call-ups.
Chapter 23.76
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
§ 23.76.010
Purpose.
§ 23.76.020
Definitions.
§ 23.76.021
Historic resources committee.
§ 23.76.025
Evaluation criteria.
§ 23.76.030
Historic resources inventory historic determination – Additions and deletions.
§ 23.76.040
State Historic Building Code.
§ 23.76.050
Ordinary maintenance and repair.
§ 23.76.060
Incentive – Exceptions to land use regulations – Historic preservation permit.
§ 23.76.070
Unsafe or dangerous conditions.
§ 23.76.080
Additions and alterations.
§ 23.76.090
Demolitions.
§ 23.76.100
Relocation.
§ 23.76.110
Minimum maintenance.
§ 23.76.120
Appeals and call-ups.
§ 23.76.130
Enforcement and penalties.
Chapter 23.77
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
§ 23.77.010
Required – Generally.
§ 23.77.020
Determination of significant environmental effect.
§ 23.77.030
Exemptions.
§ 23.77.040
Supplying information for environmental determinations.
§ 23.77.045
Notice required.
§ 23.77.050
Determination of no environmental impact.
§ 23.77.060
Determination of significant impact – Prerequisites to license or permit issuance.
§ 23.77.070
Hearing on reports.
Chapter 23.78
SALE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
§ 23.78.010
Residential building record – Report – Contents.
§ 23.78.015
Nonliability of the city.
§ 23.78.020
Residential building record – Report – Delivery to buyer or transferee.
§ 23.78.030
Residential building record – Report – Application and fee.
§ 23.78.040
Delivery of report to buyer or transferee – Required for sale or exchange.
§ 23.78.050
Exceptions.
Chapter 23.79
DENSITY BONUS REGULATIONS
§ 23.79.010
Purpose and intent.
§ 23.79.020
Implementation.
Chapter 23.80
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
§ 23.80.010
Purpose and intent.
§ 23.80.020
Effect of nonconforming.
§ 23.80.030
Definitions.
§ 23.80.040
Approvals.
§ 23.80.050
General ADU and JADU requirements.
§ 23.80.060
Specific ADU and JADU requirements.
§ 23.80.070
Fees and charges.
§ 23.80.080
Nonconforming ADUs and discretionary approval.
Chapter 23.81
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
§ 23.81.010
Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
Chapter 23.82
INTERPRETATIONS OF PERMITTED USE LISTS
§ 23.82.010
Purpose.
§ 23.82.020
Effect of interpretation.
§ 23.82.030
Application filing and processing.
§ 23.82.040
Public hearing.
§ 23.82.050
Findings required for approval.
§ 23.82.060
Zoning code amendment to permitted use lists.
Chapter 23.84
LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS
§ 23.84.010
Purpose.
§ 23.84.020
Initiation of amendments.
§ 23.84.030
Processing, notice, and hearing.
§ 23.84.040
Planning commission action on amendments.
§ 23.84.050
Council action on amendments.
§ 23.84.060
Findings.
§ 23.84.070
Amendments to the local coastal program.
Chapter 23.86
PUBLIC MEETING AND HEARING PROCEDURES
§ 23.86.010
Purpose.
§ 23.86.015
Scheduling of public hearing.
§ 23.86.020
Notice of public hearing.
§ 23.86.030
Notice of administrative decision procedure.
§ 23.86.040
Notice of hearings for architectural permits.
§ 23.86.050
Notice of public meetings.
§ 23.86.060
Hearing continuance.
§ 23.86.070
Decision and notice.
§ 23.86.080
Notice of recommendation by planning commission on amendments.
§ 23.86.090
Effective date of decision.
Chapter 23.88
ENFORCEMENT
§ 23.88.010
Purpose of chapter.
§ 23.88.020
Enforcement responsibility.
§ 23.88.030
Declaring nonconforming structure nuisance – Abatement.
Chapter 23.90
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
§ 23.90.010
Purpose and general provisions of the implementation plan.
§ 23.90.020
Definitions.
§ 23.90.030
Coastal development permit processing procedures.
§ 23.90.040
CDP exemptions.
§ 23.90.045
Waivers of de minimis development.
§ 23.90.050
City CDP determinations.
§ 23.90.060
CDP application submittal.
§ 23.90.070
CDP application public notice and hearing.
§ 23.90.080
Required findings for CDP approval.
§ 23.90.090
Notices of city's final action on CDPs.
§ 23.90.100
Appeals of CDP decisions.
§ 23.90.110
Coastal development permits (CDP).
§ 23.90.120
Emergency CDPs.
§ 23.90.130
Coastal resource protection standards.
§ 23.90.140
Coastal hazards.
§ 23.90.150
Water quality and marine resources.
§ 23.90.160
Scenic resources.
§ 23.90.170
Biological resources and/or environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
§ 23.90.180
Coastal community design.
§ 23.90.200
Cultural resources.
§ 23.90.210
Public infrastructure.
§ 23.90.220
Parks, recreation, and public access.
Chapter 23.92
CANNABIS BUSINESSES
§ 23.92.010
Purpose.
§ 23.92.020
Relationship to other laws.
§ 23.92.030
Definitions.
§ 23.92.040
Use permit required.
§ 23.92.050
Use permit application.
§ 23.92.060
Findings for approval of use permit.
§ 23.92.070
Separation requirements.
§ 23.92.080
Conditions of approval.
§ 23.92.090
Limitations on city's liability.
§ 23.92.100
Inspections.
§ 23.92.110
Enforcement.