Chapter 17.03 — ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
§ 17.05
Adelanto Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Adelanto
17.05.010 Zoning Districts Established ¶
The following zoning districts and overlay districts are established to carry out the purposes of this Code:
| District | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| District | Abbreviation |
| Desert Living (9 Acre Net) Desert Living (5 Acre Net) Desert Living (2.5 Acre Net) Single Family Residential (0.41 to 1 DU/AC) Single Family Residential (2 DU/AC) Single Family Residential (Up to 4 DU/AC) Single Family Residential (1.1 to 5 DU/AC) Medium Density Residential (Up to 8 DU/AC) Medium Density Residential (5 to 12 DU/AC) High Density Residential (Up to 30 DU/AC) Mixed Use (Residential Density 18 DU/AC) Airport Park (1 DU/AC Gross) Affordable HousingOverlay (20 DU/Net AC to 30 DU/AC) |
DL-9 DL-5 DL-2.5 R-S1 R1-.5 R1 R-S5 R3-8 R-M12 R3-30 MU AP AHO |
| General Commercial Business Park |
C BP |
| Light Manufacturing Manufacturing/Industrial Airport Development District Airport Park Overlay |
LM MI ADD APO |
| Community Facility Open Space/Public Land/School Public Facility Public Utilities Greenbelt Corridor: Drainage Easement Greenbelt Corridor: Utility Easement |
CF OS PF PU DE UE |
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit D, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit E, 9/10/14; Ord. No. 652, Exhibit 1, 7/24/24.]
17.05.020 Adoption of Zoning Map ¶
The General Plan, Land Use/Zoning Map of the City of Adelanto, approved by voters of the City of Adelanto on November 8, 1994 or as subsequently amended by the Adelanto City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, is adopted by reference and shall hereafter exists pursuant to and is an integral part of this Zoning Code. [Ord. No. 515, Exhibit D, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit E, 9/10/14.]
17.05.030 Uncertainty of Boundaries ¶
Where uncertainty exists as to zone boundaries of any zone district shown upon the Zoning Map, or any part thereof, the following provisions shall apply: (a) Where zone boundaries are shown as approximately following legal lot lines or the right-of-way lines of highways, streets, or alleys, such lines shall be the zone boundaries. In all other cases where a district abuts a highway, street, or alley, the zone boundaries shall extend to the centerline of the highway, street, or alley. (b) In the case of unsubdivided property where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of the boundary, unless the boundary is indicated by dimensions or legal description, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the Zoning Map.
(c) Where a public highway, street, or alley, or any portion thereof is officially vacated or abandoned, the vacated or abandoned highway, street or alley shall acquire the zone classification of the property to which the vacated or abandoned portion reverts.
(d) Any submerged lands to be reclaimed by fill for use as a land area shall be prezoned prior to City approval of the fill. The prezone shall be consistent with the General Plan. Permitted fill activities required in an emergency for the protection of public health or safety shall be exempt from this requirement. [Ord. No. 515, Exhibit D, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit E, 9/10/14.]
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- Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.10 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.15 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.20 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.21 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 17.22 — AIRPORT PARK (AP)
- Chapter 17.25 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.30 — BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC LAND AND SCHOOLS AND GREENB…
- Chapter 17.45 — AIRPORT PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT (APO)
- Chapter 17.46 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (AHO)
- Chapter 17.50 — MIXED USE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.57 — BIOTIC RESOURCES
- Chapter 17.60 — LANDSCAPING/WATER CONSERVATION
- Chapter 17.65 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 17.67 — TRIP REDUCTION
- Chapter 17.70 — SIGNS
- Chapter 17.75 — TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.80 — SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.85 — ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.90 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.91 — GRADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.92 — CONDITIONAL GRADING COMPLIANCE
- Chapter 17.93 — EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
- Chapter 17.95 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
- Chapter 17.100 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
- Chapter 17.110 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.115 — ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.120 — SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
- Chapter 17.130 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.135 — VARIANCES - MAJOR
- Chapter 17.140 — VARIANCES - MINOR
- Chapter 17.150 — LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
- Chapter 17.155 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
- Chapter 17.165 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.170 — COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
- Chapter 17.180 — SUBDIVISION OF LAND
- Chapter 17.190 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
- Chapter 17.195 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN HOUSING
- Chapter 17.200 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS