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Title 19 — ZONING›Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Chapter 19.13 — PUBLIC DISTRICT

American Canyon Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · American Canyon

19.13.010 Purpose.

The purpose for establishing these public districts and permitted uses is to:

(A) Provide approximately located areas for public districts consistent with the general plan and with standards of public health and safety established by the municipal code;

(B) Accommodate public and institutional uses that serve the needs of the residents of American Canyon;

(C) Provide for continuation and expansion of existing governmental facilities in order to support the existing and future population and development of the city;

(D) Limit the development within the electrical transmission corridors;

(E) Allow for the reuse of surplus public and utility properties and facilities for private use;

(F) Provide for religious facilities in any land use designation, provided they are compatible with the policies of that site;

(G) Allow continuation of existing and provide new child and senior day care;

(H) Establish a center to provide services for the senior citizens of American Canyon.

Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001

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19.13.020 Permitted uses.

Table 19.13.020 of this chapter sets forth the permitted and conditionally-

permitted uses for each public district. A "P" designates a permitted use. A "C" indicates a conditionally permitted use subject to approval of a use permit by the planning commission. If no letter is found opposite a particular use, it is not permitted in that district. Table 19.13.020 PUBLIC DISTRICT 1

Use Classification P District Related
Provisions

Commercial

Recycling collection center C

Recreational

Recreation facilities, public P

Recreation and sports, outdoor P

Recreation, passive P

Public and Quasi-Public

Ambulance service, public P

Animal shelter C

Antenna P

  • Exceeding height limitations C

Use Classification P District Related Provisions

  • Commercial -

  • Small-cell antenna facility P Chapter 19.53

Cemetery C

Charitable uses P

Club, lodge C

Community center P

Conference center P

Cultural facility P

Day care center C

Government facility P

Hospital C

Maintenance and service facility C

Public information center P

Public parking P

Public safety facility C

Religious facility C GP Policy 1.23.4

School C

Transportation terminal C

Utilities, major C

Utilities, minor P

Accessory

Cafeteria P

Caretaker's quarters C

Temporary

Animal show P

Circus, carnival C

Commercial filming C

Live entertainment C

Mobile structure C Chapter 19.30

Personal property sales P

Seasonal sales P

Street fair C

Tent C

1 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses on parcels located within a designated Napa County Airport compatibility zone may be restricted or prohibited subject to the requirements of the policies related to airport compatibility in the American Canyon general plan and the Napa County Airport land use compatibility plan. Restrictions may include the requirement for recordation of overflight or avigation easements.

Ord. 2018-05 § 4, 2018

Ord. 2010-07 § 3, 2010

Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 2010

Ord. 2010-03 § 3, 2010

Ord. 2007-11 § 2, 2007

Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001

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