A. 
Purpose. This chapter establishes the zones applied to property within the city and adopts the city’s zoning map.
B. 
Intent. The intent of this chapter is to promote development in the city which is consistent with the goals, policies, and implementation programs of the general plan.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
General. The city shall be divided into zones which implement the general plan. The zones shown in Table 17.06-1 (Zone Classifications) are hereby established and shall be shown on the zoning map.
B. 
Base Zones. Every parcel shall have a base zone that establishes the primary type and intensity of land use allowed, along with development standards for that particular type and intensity of land use.
C. 
Combining Zones. A combining zone supplements the base zone for the purpose of establishing special land use allowances or limitations or development standards and regulations for a particular area in addition to the provisions of the underlying base zone. In the event of conflict between the base zone regulations and the combining zone regulations, the director shall determine which regulation(s) apply. When a combining zone is attached to a base zone additional governmental review may be required.
Table 17.06-1
Zone Classifications
Zoning Map Symbol
Zone Name
Density
Non-residential FAR
Corresponding General Plan Land Use Designation(s)
(maximum unless otherwise specified)
Residential Zones
2 du/ac
-
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
RR
Rural Residential
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
2 du/ac
-
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
ORR-43
Rural Residential (43,000 sq. ft. min.)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
2 du/ac
-
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
RR-100
Rural Residential (100,000 sq. ft. min.)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
R-1-7
Single-Family Residential (7,000 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
R-1-12
Single-Family Residential (12,000 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
R-2
Two-Family Residential
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
20 du/ac (min.)
-
High Density Residential (HDR)
R-3
Multifamily Residential
24 du/ac (max.)
 
 
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
Residential Zones — Smart Development (SD) Combining
20 du/ac (min.)
-
High Density Residential (HDR)
24 du/ac (max.)
 
 
SD-R-2.5
SD Residential (2,500 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
SD-R-3.5
SD Residential (3,500 sq. ft. min.)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
SD-R-4.5
SD Residential (4,500 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
SD-R-5.0
SD Residential (5,000 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
Residential Zones — Planned Development (PD) Combining
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
PD-R-1
PD Single-Family Residential
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
PD-R-1-7
PD Single-Family Residential (7,000 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
9 du/ac
-
Low Density Residential (LDR)
PD-R-1-12
PD Single-Family Residential (12,000 sq. ft. min.)
12 du/ac
-
Medium Density Residential (MDR)
-
-
Quasi-Public (QP)
-
-
Schools (S)
Commercial and Office Zones
-
0.3
General Commercial (GC)
CG
General Commercial
-
0.3
Regional Commercial (RC)
-
1.0
Office (O)
CN
Neighborhood Commercial
-
0.5
Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
-
0.3
General Commercial (GC)
CS
Service Commercial
-
0.3
Service Commercial (SC)
-
0.3
Regional Commercial (RC)
PA
Professional and Administrative Office
-
1.0
Office (O)
Mixed-Use Zone
MU
Mixed-Use
20 du/ac
1.0
Mixed-Use (MU)
Industrial Zones
M-1
Light Industry
-
0.3
Industrial (I)
M-2
Heavy Industry
-
0.3
Industrial (I)
-IBA
Industrial Boulevard Area Combining
-
0.3
Industrial (I)
Public and Quasi-Public Zones
-
-
Public/Quasi-Public (PUB)
O
Open Space, Recreation, & Public Facilities
-
-
Parks (P)
-
-
Ponding Basins (PB)
UR
Urban Reserve
-
-
Urban Reserve
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
Adoption. The council hereby ratifies the city of Kerman zoning map (hereafter referred to as the "zoning map"), which is on file with the community development department. Such ratification is deemed adoption of the zoning map. This zoning code, together with the zoning map, is adopted in compliance with current state planning, zoning, and development laws. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this zoning code by reference as though it were fully included here. Any additional maps (e.g., setback map, height map) adopted shall also be a part of this zoning code by reference.
B. 
Zoning Map Contents. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zones established by this zoning code shall be shown upon the zoning map.
C. 
Zoning Map Amendments. Amendments to the existing zone boundaries of any identified zones shall be made by ordinance (rezone) in compliance with Chapter 17.112 (Amendments).
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
General. In the event of a difference or conflict between the text of this zoning code and the zones shown on the zoning map, the designation(s) on the zoning map shall prevail.
B. 
Uncertainty of Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various zones as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
1. 
Where a boundary is indicated as a street, alley, railroad right-of-way, canal, or other watercourse, the centerline of such shall be considered to be the boundary line. In the event of abandonment, the property shall immediately become classified in the same zone as the property adjoining the former street, alley, railroad right-of-way, canal or watercourse.
2. 
Where doubt exists as to the location of a zone boundary in the interior of a block, the boundary shall be the nearest interior parcel line existing at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this zoning code or at the date when the property may have been subsequently rezoned.
3. 
Where the street layout on the ground or the parcel lines differ from such layout or lines shown on the zoning map, the matter shall be referred to the director to determine the exact boundary and the map shall be amended to conform to the layout on the ground.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))
A. 
Where property annexed to the city has been classified by the city pursuant to pre-zoning provisions, such pre-zoning classification becomes effective at the same time the annexation becomes effective. The method of accomplishing pre-zoning, determining the zone that will apply to such property in the event of sub-annexation to the city, shall be the same as that specified for change amendments in compliance with Chapter 17.112 (Amendments).
B. 
When property is annexed to the city it shall be prezoned to a zone that is consistent with the general plan. If a general plan land use designation has not been placed upon the property, the land shall be pre-zoned concurrent with a general plan amendment.
(Ord. 24-01 § 2(Exh. A-1))