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Chapter 40 — Zoning

Article 40.21 — INTERIM STUDY (S) DISTRICT

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

§ 40.21.010. Purpose.

The purpose of an interim study (S) district is to permit temporary control of the development in an area where detailed studies are being made. All territory annexed to the city may require additional study after the effective date of such annexation. Such temporary control shall be exercised to prevent any changes in the use of land which may be inconsistent with the precise plan and zoning being formulated. In order that the city may exercise temporary control in areas while the planning of the development of such areas is being studied, the S district may be applied. (Ord. 296 § 21.1)

§ 40.21.020. Permitted uses.

The principal permitted use of land in an S district is as follows: agricultural, except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes. (Ord. 296 § 21.2)

§ 40.21.030. Conditional uses.

The following conditional uses may be permitted in an S district: any use permitted by this chapter in the district as generally designated in the city master plan. (Ord. 296 § 21.3)

§ 40.21.040. Height regulations.

No building or structure shall exceed the height regulations prescribed by this article for the district generally designated by the city master plan. (Ord. 296 § 21.4)

§ 40.21.050. Area, lot width and yard requirements.

Minimum area, lot width and yard requirements shall be as specified by this chapter for the district generally designated by the city master plan. (Ord. 296 § 21.5)

§ 40.21.060. Special conditions.

Site plan and architectural approval by the director or designee shall be required for all uses. (Ord. 296 § 21.6; Ord. 1627 § 33; Ord. 2390 § 2, 2012; Ord. 2677, 11/4/2025)

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Davis Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Chapter 40 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Article 40.01 — IN GENERAL
    2. Article 40.02 — AGRICULTURAL (A) DISTRICT
    3. Article 40.03 — RESIDENTIAL ONE-FAMILY (R-1) DISTRICT
    4. Article 40.04 — RESIDENTIAL ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY (R2) DISTRICTS
    5. Article 40 — 04A. RESIDENTIAL ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY CONSERVATION…
    6. Article 40.05 — (RESERVED)
    7. Article 40.06 — RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTED (R-R) DISTRICT
    8. Article 40.07 — RESIDENTIAL ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY AND MOBILE HOM…
    9. Article 40.08 — RESIDENTIAL GARDEN APARTMENT (R3) DISTRICT
    10. Article 40.09 — RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY APARTMENT (R-HD) DIST…
    11. Article 40 — 09A. HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) OVERLAY DISTR…
    12. Article 40.10 — RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL (R-T) DISTRICT
    13. Article 40.11 — (RESERVED)
    14. Article 40.12 — COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD (C-N) COMBINING DISTRICT
    15. Article 40.13 — DOWNTOWN DAVIS ZONES
    16. Article 40.14 — SUPPLEMENTAL TO DOWNTOWN ZONES
    17. Article 40.15 — MIXED USE (M-U) DISTRICT
    18. Article 40.16 — AUTO CENTER (A-C) DISTRICT
    19. Article 40.17 — COMMERCIAL SERVICE (C-S) DISTRICT
    20. Article 40.18 — COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CMU) DISTRICT
    21. Article 40 — 18A. COMMUNITY RETAIL (C-R) ZONING DISTRICT
    22. Article 40.19 — INDUSTRIAL ADMINISTRATION AND RESEARCH (I-R) D…
    23. Article 40.20 — INDUSTRIAL (I) DISTRICT
    24. Article 40 — 20A. PUBLIC-SEMIPUBLIC (P-SP) DISTRICT
    25. Article 40.21 — INTERIM STUDY (S) DISTRICT
    26. Article 40.22 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P-D) DISTRICT
    27. Article 40.23 — HISTORICAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
    28. Article 40.24 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    29. Article 40.25 — PARKING AND LOADING AREAS, PUBLIC GARAGES AND …
    30. Article 40 — 25A. BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
    31. Article 40.26 — SPECIAL USES
    32. Article 40 — 26A. PERSONAL CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS
    33. Article 40 — 26B. COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
    34. Article 40.27 — EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
    35. Article 40.28 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
    36. Article 40.29 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    37. Article 40.30 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    38. Article 40 — 30A. ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
    39. Article 40 — 30B. TEMPORARY USES
    40. Article 40.31 — SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL
    41. Article 40.32 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
    42. Article 40.33 — VARIANCES
    43. Article 40.34 — PREZONING
    44. Article 40.35 — APPEALS TO CITY COUNCIL
    45. Article 40.36 — AMENDMENTS
    46. Article 40.37 — ENFORCEMENT
    47. Article 40.38 — SOLAR SHADE CONTROL
    48. Article 40.39 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
    49. Article 40.40 — ALCOHOL SALES
    50. Article 40.42 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING

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