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Title IX — DEVELOPMENT CODE›Part V — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES
Bradbury Municipal Code § 9.58.100 Public utilities; lot design
Bradbury Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Bradbury
Cite as: Bradbury Municipal Code § 9.58.100 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 9.58.010. - Purpose of chapter.¶
This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the City, determines how the zoning districts are applied on the Zoning Map, and provides general permit requirements for development and new land uses.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.010, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.020. - Zoning districts established.¶
Bradbury shall be divided into zoning districts which consistently implement the General Plan. The zoning districts shown in Table 58-1 are established, and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.020, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.030. - Zoning map adopted.¶
There is hereby adopted the "Official Zoning Map" of the City, a true copy of which is attached to the ordinance from which this part is derived as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference. All properties within the City are hereby placed in the zones as indicated on said map. Said map shall remain on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and all changes to said map shall be noted on a facsimile thereof as soon as the same become effective. The official zoning map for the City may be amended by reference to this section.
TABLE 58-1. ZONING DISTRICTS
| Zoning Map Symbol | Zoning District Name | General Plan Land Use Category Implemented by Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| R-7,500 | Single-Family Residential, 7,500 sq. ft. minimum | Single-Family Residential 7,500 sq. ft. |
| R-20,000 | Single-Family Residential, 20,000 sq. ft. minimum | Single-Family Residential 20,000 sq. ft. |
| A-1 | Agriculture Residential Estate, one acre minimum | Agricultural/ |
| A-2 | Agriculture Residential Estate, two acre minimum | Agricultural/ |
| A-5 | Agriculture Residential Estate, five acre minimum | Agricultural/ |
| OS | Open Space | Open Space |
| SP 05-01 | Sharon Hill Lane Specific Plan | Specific Plan |
| SP 06-02 | 555 Mt. Olive Drive Specific Plan | Specific Plan |
| SPO | Specific Plan Overlay | Specific Plan Overlay |
| AHO | Affordable Housing Overlay | Affordable Housing Overlay |
| AHCCO | Affordable Housing Civic Center Overlay | Affordable Housing Civic Center Overlay |
EXHIBIT A
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(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.030, 3-20-2007; Ord. No. 316, § 2(A), 4-20-2010; Ord. No. 366, § 5, 10-15-2019; Ord. No. 389, § 2, 11-28-2023)
Sec. 9.58.040. - Uncertainty of boundaries.¶
Where uncertainty exists as to boundaries of any zone shown upon the official zoning map, or any part thereof or amendment thereto, the same shall be resolved pursuant to Section 9.58.070.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.040, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.050. - Annexations.¶
Areas annexed to the City shall be classified in an appropriate zone by the City Council, in the manner specified by the provisions of this title or as permitted by applicable general laws of the State.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.050, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.060. - Failure to designate zone on map.¶
Any property which, for any reason, is not designated on the map as being classified in any zone shall be deemed to be in the corresponding zone to the listed land use designation as specified in the General Plan Land Use Element.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.060, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.070. - Clarification of ambiguity.¶
If an ambiguity shall be found with reference to these regulations, including, but not limited to, the appropriate classification of a particular use, the Planning Commission shall consider the matter and shall, by resolution, recommend to the City Council the clarification of such ambiguity. When such a Commission resolution has been approved by the City Council, the same shall be deemed to be in force and effect and shall govern the interpretation of the affected provisions hereof, to which the same relates, until such time as an appropriate amendment thereto has been duly adopted.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.070, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.080. - Certificate of occupancy.¶
No person shall commence a new use of any building, land or structure, nor shall the owner of any property allow such use, unless and until the City Manager or the City Manager's designee issues, for such use, a certificate of occupancy, indicating the same complies with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the provisions hereof. Any such certificate issued erroneously for a use, building or structure, which does not comply with law, shall, for all purposes, be null, void and of no effect.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.080, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.090. - Building permit.¶
No building permit required pursuant to the City's building regulations or a certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any building, structure or use which has been erected, constructed, maintained or utilized in violation of any provision hereof, or any other applicable law. Any such permit issued erroneously for a use, building or structure, which does not comply with law, shall, for all purposes, be null, void and of no effect.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.090, 3-20-2007)
Sec. 9.58.100. - Public utilities; lot design.¶
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title to the contrary, as part of a subdivision or parcel map approval process, the City Council may authorize the creation of a lot, not meeting minimum lot size for the zone, if the lot is forever dedicated for public utility purposes.
(Ord. No. 297, § 9.05.010.100, 3-20-2007)
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