Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Development Code›Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE LAND USES, AND ZONE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS
Clovis Municipal Code § 9.08.010 Zoning districts established
Clovis Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Clovis
Cite as: Clovis Municipal Code § 9.08.010 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.08.010. Zoning districts established.¶
The City of Clovis shall be divided into appropriate zoning districts, which directly correspond to the land use designations outlined in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The following zoning districts are established:
TABLE 2-1 ZONING DISTRICTS
| Zone Map Symbol | Zoning District Name | General Plan Land Use Designation Implemented by Zoning District |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Residential | Residential |
| A | Agricultural | Agricultural (1 DU/20 acres*) |
| R-R | Rural Residential | Rural Residential (0 – 0.5 DU/ |
| R-A, R-1-A, R-1-AH, R-1-MH | Single-Family Residential, Mobile Home, Single-Family | Very Low (0.6 – 2.0 DU/ |
| R-1, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-1-MH | Single-Family Residential, Mobile Home, Single-Family | Low Density Residential (2.1 – 4.0 DU/ |
| R-1, R-1-MD, R-1-PRD, R-1-MH | Single-Family Residential, Single-Family Medium Density, Single-Family Planned Residential Development, Mobile Home, Single-Family | Medium Density Residential (4.1 – 7.0 DU/ |
| R-2, R-2-A, R-1-PRD, MHP | Medium Density Multifamily, Single-Family Planned Residential Development, Mobile Home Park, Multifamily | Medium-High Density Residential (7.1 – 20 DU/ |
| R-3, R-3-A, R-4 | Multifamily High Density | High Density Residential (20.1 – 30 DU/ |
| R-4 | Very High Density Multifamily | Mixed Use Overlay (25 DU/ |
| Commercial | Commercial | Commercial |
| C-P | Administrative/ |
Office |
| C-1 | Neighborhood Commercial | Neighborhood Commercial |
| C-2 | Community Commercial | Commercial |
| C-3 | Downtown Commercial | Commercial, Mixed Use |
| U-C | Urban Center | Commercial, Mixed Use, Very Low Density Residential (0.6 – 2.0 DU/ |
| P-C-C | Planned Commercial Center | Commercial – PCC, Urban Center |
| C-R | Commercial Recreation | Public Facilities/ |
| Industrial | Industrial | Industrial |
| C-M | Commercial and Light Manufacturing | Industrial |
| M-1 | Light Industrial | Industrial |
| M-2 | Heavy Industrial | Industrial |
| M-P | Industrial Park | Industrial |
| R-T | Research and Technology Business Park | Industrial, Mixed Use/ |
| Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts | Special Purpose Zoning Districts |
| O | Open Space Conservation | Parks, Open Space |
| P-F | Public Facilities | Agricultural, Rural Residential, Very Low Density Residential (0.6 – 2.0 DU/ |
| Overlay/ |
Overlay/ |
Overlay/ |
| M-P-C | Master Planned Community | Area Designated by the General Plan or a Specific Plan |
| M-U | Mixed Use | Mixed Use |
| * | For the purpose of Table 2-1, DU/ |
|---|
(§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014; § 1(2) (Att. A), Ord. 23-05, eff. August 9, 2023; § 3, Ord. 23-11, eff. November 1, 2023; § 3, Ord. 24-10, eff. July 31, 2024)
§ 9.08.020. Zone Map adopted.¶
The Council hereby incorporates the City of Clovis General Plan and Zone Map (hereafter referred to as the Zone Map) as part of this Development Code, which is on file with the Department.
A. Inclusion by reference. The Zone Map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the map, has been adopted by the Council in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65800 et seq.) and are hereby incorporated into this Development Code by reference as though they were fully included here.
B. Zoning district boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 9.08.010 (Zoning districts established) shall be shown on the Zone Map as applicable.
C. Relationship to General Plan. The Zone Map shall implement the General Plan.
D. Map amendments. Amendments to the Zone Map shall follow the process established in Chapter 86 of this title (Amendments).
E. Zone Map interpretation. The Zone Map shall be interpreted in compliance with subsection B of this section (Zoning district boundaries).
(§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
§ 9.08.030. Allowable land uses and permit requirements.¶
A. Purpose. Chapters 10 through 18 of this title determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 9.08.010 (Zoning districts established), what permit or approval is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.
B. General development standards.
Site divided by zoning district boundary. Where a site is divided by one or more district boundaries, the site shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of each district, as applicable.
Zoning of vacated streets and alleys. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the zoning regulations applicable to the abutting property shall apply to the vacated street or alley. If the parcel line is extended to the centerline of the former public street or alley as a result of the vacation, the applicable zoning district boundary shall conform to the new parcel line.
Conflicts between provisions:
a. In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of Division 3 of this title (Development and Operational Standards), the provisions of Division 3 of this title shall control; and
b. In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of any specific plan, the provisions of the specific plan shall control.
(§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)
Explained in plain English
Clovis guides that cite this page.
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code