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Article 15 — P-D Planned Development District—Regulations.

Colusa Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Colusa

Sec. 15.01. - Regulations generally.

The following specific regulations and the general rules set forth in Article 32 shall apply in all P-D districts, except that where conflict occurs the regulations specified in this section shall apply.

Sec. 15.02. - Available locations.

P-D districts may be established on parcels of land which are suitable for, and of sufficient acreage to contain a planned development for which development plans have been submitted and approved.

Sec. 15.03. - Application for establishment.

Application for the establishment of a P-D district shall include an application for a use permit for all developments within the district. These use permits must be approved prior to construction of any structure within the district. Application P-D district shall include the following:

(a)

A map or maps showing:

1.

Topography of the land, contour intervals as required by the planning commission.

2.

Proposed street system and lot design.

3.

Areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, playgrounds, parkways, school sites, public or quasi-public buildings and other such uses.

4.

Areas proposed for commercial uses, off-street parking, multiple and single family dwellings and all other uses proposed to be established within the district.

5.

Proposed locations of buildings on the land.

(b)

General elevations or perspective drawings of all proposed buildings and structures other than single family residences.

(c)

Other data and information which may be deemed necessary by the planning commission for proper consideration of the application.

Sec. 15.04. - Uses Permitted.

(a)

All uses permitted in R, C, and M districts, subject to the securing of a major use permit specified in Section 32.01.

Sec. 15.05. - Building height limit.

Sec. 15.06. - Building site area required.

"P" Uses: Six thousand square feet, provided however, that variations may be approved by the planning commission to permit conformity to topography and attractive design, and provided further that the average of such variations shall not result in a reduction of the basic ordinance requirements.

Sec. 15.07. - Front, side and rear yards and percentage of site coverage.

Same as required for the particular uses in the districts in which they are otherwise permitted by this ordinance, provided, however, that variations may be approved by the planning commission to permit conforming to topography and attractive design and provided further that the average of such variation shall not result in a reduction of the basic ordinance requirements.

Sec. 15.08. - Variances.

The regulations specified in this article may be varied when such variation will result in improved design of the development and will permit desirable arrangement of structures in relation to streets, parking areas,

parks and parkways, pedestrian walks, waterways and other such features, and will not result in a total reduction of standards.

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Contents — Colusa Zoning Code
Colusa Zoning Code
  1. Article 1 — Findings and Adoption of Zoning (District) Plan.
  2. Article 1 — Findings and Adoption of Zoning (District) Plan.
  3. Article 2 — Designation of Districts.
  4. Article 2 — Designation of Districts.
  5. Article 3 — Establishment of Districts.
  6. Article 3 — Establishment of Districts.
  7. Article 4 — Definitions.
  8. Article 4 — Definitions.[[2]]
  9. Article 5 — R-1 Single Family Residence District—Regulations.
  10. Article 5 — R-1 Single Family Residence District—Regulations.
  11. Article 8 — R-4 General Apartment District—Regulations.
  12. Article 8 — R-4 General Apartment District—Regulations.
  13. Article 9 — C-N Neighborhood Business District—Regulations.
  14. Article 9 — C-N Neighborhood Business District—Regulations.
  15. Article 10 — C-G General Commercial District—Regulations.
  16. Article 10 — C-G General Commercial District—Regulations.
  17. Article 11 — C-H Highway Service Commercial District—Regulatio…
  18. Article 11 — C-H Highway Service Commercial District— Regulati…
  19. Article 12 — M-1 Light Industrial District—Regulations.
  20. Article 12 — M-1 Light Industrial District—Regulations.
  21. Article 13 — M-2 General Industrial District—Regulations.
  22. Article 13 — M-2 General Industrial District—Regulations.
  23. Article 14 — M-L Limited Manufacturing District—Regulations.
  24. Article 14 — M-L Limited Manufacturing District—Regulations.
  25. Article 15 — P-D Planned Development District—Regulations.
  26. Article 15 — P-D Planned Development District—Regulations.
  27. Article 16 — P-F Public Facilities District—Regulations.
  28. Article 16 — P-F Public Facilities District—Regulations.
  29. Article 17 — O-S Open Space District—Regulations.
  30. Article 17 — O-S Open Space District—Regulations.
  31. Article 18 — F-W Floodway District—Regulations.
  32. Article 18 — F-W Floodway District—Regulations.
  33. Article 19 — "A" Agricultural Combining Districts—Regulations.
  34. Article 19 — "A" Agricultural Combining Districts—Regulations.
  35. Article 20 — "B" Special Building Site Combining District— Reg…
  36. Article 21 — "CD" Special Civic District Combining District— R…
  37. Article 21.5 — Cannabis Regulations.
  38. Article 21.5 — Cannabis Regulations.[[3]]
  39. Article 22 — "F" Special Highway Frontage Combining District— …
  40. Article 22 — "F" Special Highway Frontage Combining District— …
  41. Article 23 — "FP" Special Floodplain Combining District— Regul…
  42. Article 23 — "FP" Special Floodplain Combining District—
  43. Article 24 — "H" Special Height Combining District—Regulations.
  44. Article 24 — "H" Special Height Combining District—Regulations.
  45. Article 25 — "P" Special Parking Combining District—Regulations.
  46. Article 25 — "P" Special Parking Combining District—Regulations.
  47. Article 26 — "O" Special Divided Ownership—Regulations.
  48. Article 26 — "O" Special Divided Ownership—Regulations.
  49. Article 27 — "A-O" Special Adult-Oriented Combining District— …
  50. Article 27 — "A-O" Special Adult-Oriented Combining District— …
  51. Article 28 — Fire Zones.
  52. Article 28 — Fire Zones.
  53. Article 29 — Off-Street Parking Requirements.
  54. Article 29 — Off-Street Parking Requirements.
  55. Article 30 — Landmark and Historic Preservation.
  56. Article 31 — Outdoor Advertising and Sign Regulations.
  57. Article 31 — Outdoor Advertising and Sign Regulations.[[5]]
  58. Article 33 — Use Permits.
  59. Article 33 — Use Permits.
  60. Article 34 — Variances.
  61. Article 34 — Variances.
  62. Article 35 — Nonconforming Uses.
  63. Article 35 — Nonconforming Uses.
  64. Article 36 — Amendments, Alterations, Changes in Districts.
  65. Article 36 — Amendments, Alterations, Changes in Districts.
  66. Article 37 — Enforcement, Legal Procedure, Penalties.
  67. Article 37 — Enforcement, Legal Procedure, Penalties.
  68. Article 38 — Repealing.
  69. Article 38 — Repealing.
  70. Article 39 — Floodplain Management.
  71. Article 39 — Floodplain Management.[[6]]
  72. Article 40 — Dedication of Lands for Park and Recreational Pur…
  73. Article 40 — Dedication of Lands for Park and Recreational Pur…
  74. Article 41 — Density Bonus.
  75. Article 41 — Density Bonus.
  76. Article 41.5 — By Right Housing Projects.
  77. Article 41.5 — By Right Housing Projects.
  78. Article 42 — High Density Housing Combining District.
  79. Article 42 — High Density Housing Combining District.
  80. Article 43 — Reasonable Accommodations.
  81. Article 43 — Reasonable Accommodations.
  82. Article 44 — "M-U-B" Bridge Street Mixed-Use District—Regulati…
  83. Article 44 — "M-U-B" Bridge Street Mixed-Use District— Regulat…
  84. Article 45 — "M-U-D" Downtown Mixed Use District—Regulations.
  85. Article 46 — "M-U-M" Main Street Mixed Use District—Regulations.
  86. Article 47 — "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations.
  87. Article 47 — "M-U-R" Residential Mixed-Use District—Regulations.
  88. Article 48 — Mixed Use Districts Table.
  89. Article 48 — Mixed Use Districts Table.
  90. Article 49 — Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwe…
  91. Article 49 — Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwe…

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