Chapter 5 — ZONING

Section

Article 1: Title, Purpose, Scope, and Adoption of Plan

9-5.101 Title

9-5.102 Components

9-5.103 Purpose

Article 2: Definitions

9-5.201 Purpose

9-5.202 Rules for construction

9-5.203 Definitions

Article 3: Establishment of Districts

9-5.301 Districts established and defined

Article 4: [Reserved]

Article 5: Sign Regulations

9-5.501 Sign code

9-5.502 Purpose

9-5.503 Relation to other parts of code

9-5.504 Permits

9-5.505 Sign types and definitions

9-5.506 Nonconforming signs

9-5.507 Noncurrent, abandoned, or unsafe signs

9-5.508 General regulations

9-5.509 Residential districts

9-5.510 Professional office district (C-O)

9-5.511 Convenience commercial (C-1)

9-5.512 Neighborhood/community commercial

9-5.513 Service commercial (C-3) and regional commercial (C-4) districts

9-5.514 Industrial districts (M-1 and M-2)

9-5.515 Advertising signs

9-5.516 Service stations

9-5.517 Historical signs

9-5.518 Temporary signs

9-5.519 Tabacco related signs

Article 6: Height and Area Regulations and Table

9-5.601 Height and area regulations

9-5.602 Legally established yard setbacks

9-5.603 Accessory buildings

Article 7: Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards

9-5.701 Purpose and applicability

9-5.702 Procedures

Article 8: Projections Into Yards

9-5.801 Projections into yards

Article 9: Special Use Regulations

9-5.901 Home occupation use permits

9-5.902 Prohibited activities; residential districts

9-5.903 Conversion of residential properties

9-5.904 Low barrier navigation center

Article 10: Landscaping and Irrigation

9-5.1001 General requirements

9-5.1002 Required landscape plans

9-5.1003 General design standards

9-5.1004 Specific design standards

9-5.1005 Provisions in covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R’s)

9-5.1006 Adoption of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

Article 11: Site Obstructions at Intersections

9-5.1101 Site obstructions at intersections

Article 12: Tree Preservation and Regulation

9-5.1201 Purpose and intent

9-5.1202 Approval required to remove trees

9-5.1203 Tree removal permit applications; developed property

9-5.1204 Restrictions on removal of established trees from undeveloped property

9-5.1205 Established tree preservation and/or removal in conjunction with property development

9-5.1206 Bonds and penalties

9-5.1207 Tree planting restrictions

9-5.1208 Definition of restricted trees

9-5.1209 Regulations of planting restricted trees

9-5.1210 Regulations on tree locations

9-5.1211 Declaration of public nuisance

9-5.1212 Required abatement of public nuisance

Article 13: Screening of Mechanical Equipment/Outdoor Storage

9-5.1301 Screening of mechanical equipment/outdoor storage

Article 14: Refuse Storage Area Design Guidelines

9-5.1401 Refuse storage area design guidelines

Article 15: Underground Utilities

9-5.1501 Underground utilities

Article 16: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Plantings

9-5.1601 General requirements

9-5.1602 Height restrictions

9-5.1603 Setbacks; streetside and sideyard fences

Article 17: Parking Requirements

9-5.1701 Purpose

9-5.1702 Basic requirements

9-5.1703 [Reserved]

9-5.1703.1 Off-street parking requirements by use

9-5.1704 Parking reductions

9-5.1705 Off-site parking facilities

9-5.1705.1 Tandem parking

9-5.1706 Parking spaces for the handicapped

9-5.1707 Bicycle parking

9-5.1708 Shopping cart storage

9-5.1709 Parking space dimensions

9-5.1710 Loading space dimensions

9-5.1711 Application of dimensional requirements

9-5.1712 Parking access from street

9-5.1713 Driveway widths and clearances

9-5.1714 Parking area screening

9-5.1715 Lighting

9-5.1716 Parking lot landscaping; design standards

9-5.1717 Garage and carport design

9-5.1718 Recreational vehicle access

9-5.1719 Additional design standards

9-5.1720 Location and design of loading spaces

Article 18: Building Moving

9-5.1801 Planning Commission approval

9-5.1802 Action by the Planning Commission

9-5.1803 Approval findings

9-5.1804 Denial

9-5.1805 Action following Planning Commission action

Article 19: Noise Attenuation Requirements

9-5.1901 Noise attenuation requirements

Article 20: Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

9-5.2001 Swimming pools and hot tubs

Article 21: Fire Retardant Roofing Materials

9-5.2101 Purpose

9-5.2102 Applicability

9-5.2103 Criteria and standards

Article 22: Home Size Modifications

9-5.2201 Purpose

9-5.2202 Process

9-5.2203 Review

9-5.2204 Issues to be addressed

Article 23: Planned Development District

9-5.2301 Purpose

9-5.2302 General provisions

9-5.2303 Relationship to land subdivision

9-5.2304 Uses permitted

9-5.2305 Relationship to existing plans

9-5.2306 Submittal requirements

9-5.2307 Establishment and development

9-5.2308 Findings required

9-5.2309 Lapse of approval

9-5.2310 Extension and renewal

9-5.2311 Changed plans and new applications

9-5.2312 P-D Districts approved prior to adoption

Article 24: Hillside Planned Development District

9-5.2401 Purpose

9-5.2402 General provisions

9-5.2403 Relationship to land subdivision

9-5.2404 Uses permitted

9-5.2405 Relationship to existing plans

9-5.2406 Establishment and development

9-5.2407 Development standards and criteria

9-5.2408 Grading

9-5.2409 Lapse of approval

9-5.2410 Extension and renewal

9-5.2411 Changed plans and new applications

9-5.2412 HPD Districts approved prior to adoption

Article 25: Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator

9-5.2501 Purpose

9-5.2502 Created

9-5.2503 Membership qualifications

9-5.2504 Terms of office

9-5.2505 Vacancies

9-5.2506 Chairman and Vice-Chairman

9-5.2507 Rules of procedure; quorum and 60-day deadline

9-5.2508 Duties and responsibilities

9-5.2509 Appeals

Article 26: Design Review Duties and Responsibilities

9-5.2601 Purpose

9-5.2602 Created

9-5.2603 [Reserved]

9-5.2604 [Reserved]

9-5.2605 [Reserved]

9-5.2606 [Reserved]

9-5.2607 Site plan and design review required

9-5.2608 Minor design review

9-5.2609 Design guidelines and objective design standards

9-5.2610 Applications

9-5.2611 Appeals

Article 27: Design Review, Use Permits, Administrative Use Permits and Variances

9-5.2701 Purpose

9-5.2702 Notice and public hearing

9-5.2703 Required findings

9-5.2703.1 Administrative variance

9-5.2704 Conditions of approval

9-5.2705 Appeals; Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission

9-5.2706 Appeals; Design Review Board

9-5.2707 Lapse of approval

9-5.2707.1 Violation; revocation; fine

9-5.2708 Changed plans; new application

9-5.2709 Temporary use permits

Article 28: Amendments

9-5.2801 Authorized

9-5.2802 Findings required

9-5.2803 Petition; initiation

9-5.2804 Petition; hearings

9-5.2805 Petitions; Commission action

9-5.2806 Petitions; Council action

Article 29: Interpretations, Enforcement and Penalty

9-5.2901 Interpretation

9-5.2902 Permits and licenses

9-5.2903 Enforcement

9-5.2904 Penalty; public nuisances

Article 30: Nonconforming Uses and Structures

9-5.3001 Purpose

9-5.3002 Applicability

9-5.3003 Nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures

9-5.3004 Loss of nonconforming status

9-5.3005 Nonconforming parcels

9-5.3006 Exemptions

9-5.3007 Nuisance abatement and enforcement

Article 31: Condominium Conversions

9-5.3101 Purpose

9-5.3102 Applicability

9-5.3103 Applications

9-5.3105 Physical development standards

9-5.3106 Building inspection

9-5.3107 Waiver of requirements

9-5.3108 Application submittal requirements for conversions

9-5.3109 Freeze on rent increases

9-5.3110 Findings requiring disapproval

9-5.3111 Findings required for approval

9-5.3112 Tenant protection provisions

9-5.3113 Hearings

9-5.3114 Fees

Article 32: Development Agreements

9-5.3201 Authorized

9-5.3202 Contents

9-5.3203 Rules, regulations and official policies

9-5.3204 Enforcement

9-5.3205 Periodic reviews

9-5.3206 Intention to adopt agreements; public hearings

9-5.3207 Approval by ordinance; findings of General Plan consistency

9-5.3208 Amendments or cancellation

9-5.3209 Recording; effect

9-5.3210 Compliance with state and federal laws

Article 33: Specific Plans

9-5.3301 Purpose

9-5.3302 Procedure for adoption

9-5.3303 East Antioch Specific Plan

9-5.3304 Hillcrest Corridor Specific Plan

9-5.3305 Southeast Area Specific Plan

9-5.3306 East Lone Tree Specific Plan

9-5.3307 East 18th Street Specific Plan

9-5.3308 Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan

9-5.3309 Downtown Specific Plan

Article 34: Senior Housing Overlay District

9-5.3401 Senior Housing Overlay District

Article 35: Density Bonus Program

9-5.3501 Purpose

9-5.3502 Density bonus provisions

Article 36: Zoning Map

9-5.3601 Zoning map

Article 37: Determination of Boundaries

9-5.3701 Determination of boundaries

Article 38: Land Use Regulations

9-5.3801 Summary of zoning districts

9-5.3802 Introduction to land use regulations

9-5.3803 Table of land use regulations

9-5.3804 [Reserved]

9-5.3805 Accessory dwelling units

9-5.3806 Heliports

9-5.3807 Antennas and microwave equipment

9-5.3808 Adult entertainment businesses

9-5.3808.1 Adult boutiques

9-5.3809 Agricultural uses

9-5.3810 Boat, R.V., and outdoor storage

9-5.3811 Reverse vending machines

9-5.3812 Small collection facilities

9-5.3813 Large collection facilities

9-5.3814 Heavy processing facilities

9-5.3815 Automobile service stations

9-5.3816 Mechanical or electronic games

9-5.3817 Small and large family day care homes

9-5.3818 [Reserved]

9-5.3819 Bed and breakfast inns

9-5.3820 [Reserved]

9-5.3821 Temporary construction buildings and uses

9-5.3822 Removal of earth

9-5.3823 Sidewalk cafe; outdoor food service

9-5.3824 Nurseries; horticulture

9-5.3825 Vehicle equipment sales and rentals

9-5.3826 Hazardous waste facility

9-5.3827 “H” Overlay Zone

9-5.3828 Special outdoor events

9-5.3828.1 Outdoor retail sales

9-5.3829 Christmas and pumpkin sales lots

9-5.3830 Parking and storage of motor vehicles on residential parcels

9-5.3831 Liquor establishments

9-5.3832 Churches, preschools, private elementary, middle and high schools, and day care centers in residentially zoned districts

9-5.3833 Firearm sales

9-5.3834 Study District (S)

9-5.3835 Computer gaming and internet access businesses

9-5.3836 Community supervision programs

9-5.3837 Exclusive Parking District (P)

9-5.3838 Boarding and rooming houses

9-5.3839 Emergency shelters

9-5.3840 Residential care facilities

9-5.3841 Residential hotels

9-5.3842 Correctional facilities

9-5.3843 Tobacco and paraphernalia retailers

9-5.3844 Bingo operations

9-5.3845 Cannabis businesses

9-5.3846 Wireless communications facilities

9-5.3847 Withdrawals of planning applications and actions

9-5.3848 Temporary cannabis events

9-5.3849 Commercial infill housing overlay district

9-5.3850 Innovative housing overlay district

9-5.3851 Employee housing

9-5.3852 Replacement of dwelling units

Article 39: Reasonable Accommodation

9-5.3901 Purpose

9-5.3902 Application

9-5.3903 Jurisdiction

9-5.3904 Grounds for accommodation

9-5.3905 Appeal

9-5.3906 Fee

Article 40: Residential Growth Management

9-5.4001 Citation

9-5.4002 Purpose

9-5.4003 Numerical limits on rate of growth

9-5.4004 Evaluation of growth limits

Article 41: RRMP Roddy Ranch Master Plan District

9-5.4101 Purpose

9-5.4102 Uses permitted

9-5.4103 Procedure

9-5.4104 Relationship to land subdivision

9-5.4105 Findings required

9-5.4106 Lapse of approval

9-5.4107 Extension and renewal

9-5.4108 Plan modifications

Article 42: Prohibition on Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks

9-5.4201 Purpose and intent

9-5.4202 Definitions

9-5.4203 Prohibition on conversion