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Chapter 23.02 — PURPOSE OF TITLE 23

Elk Grove Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Elk Grove

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23.02.010 Purpose of EGMC Title 23.

23.02.020 Authority.

23.02.010 Purpose of EGMC Title 23.

Title 23 of the City of Elk Grove Municipal Code carries out the policies of the Elk Grove General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the City, consistent with the General Plan. EGMC Title 23 is adopted to protect and to promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of residents and businesses in the City. More specifically, the purposes of this title are to:

A. Provide standards and guidelines for the orderly growth and development of the City that will assist in protecting the characteristics and community identity of Elk Grove;

B. Create a comprehensive and stable pattern of land uses upon which to plan transportation, water supply, sewerage and other public facilities and utilities;

C. Conserve and protect the City’s natural features such as creeks, oak trees, and historic and environmental resources;

D. Minimize automobile congestion by promoting pedestrian-oriented development, safe and effective traffic circulation, and adequate off-street parking facilities; and

E. Ensure compatibility between residential and nonresidential development and land uses. [Ord. 8-2011 §3(B), eff. 6-24-2011]

23.02.020 Authority.

This title is enacted based on the authority vested in the City of Elk Grove by the State of California, including but not limited to: Article XI, Section 7 of the State Constitution; the Planning and Zoning Law (Section 65000 et seq. of the Government Code); the Subdivision Map Act (Section 66410 et seq. of the California Government Code); and the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code). [Ord. 8-2011 §3(C), eff. 6-24-2011]

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Contents — Elk Grove Zoning Code
Elk Grove Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 23.02 — PURPOSE OF TITLE 23
  2. Chapter 23.04 — TITLE 23 APPLICABILITY
  3. Chapter 23.10 — IDENTIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
  4. Chapter 23.12 — INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TITLE 23
  5. Chapter 23.14 — GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
  6. Chapter 23.16 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
  7. Chapter 23.17 — STREAMLINED HOUSING APPROVALS
  8. Chapter 23.18 — IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS AND EXTENSIONS
  9. Chapter 23.20 — MODIFICATION AND REVOCATION
  10. Chapter 23.24 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  11. Chapter 23.26 — USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
  12. Chapter 23.27 — ALLOWED USES AND REQUIRED ENTITLEMENTS
  13. Chapter 23.28 — AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS (Repealed)
  14. Chapter 23.29 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY ZONING DISTRICT
  15. Chapter 23.30 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR QUALIFYING RESIDENTI…
  16. Chapter 23.32 — COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (Repealed)
  17. Chapter 23.34 — OFFICE ZONING DISTRICTS (Repealed)
  18. Chapter 23.36 — INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (Repealed)
  19. Chapter 23.38 — OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT (Repealed)
  20. Chapter 23.40 — SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONING DISTRICTS
  21. Chapter 23.42 — OVERLAY/COMBINING DISTRICTS
  22. Chapter 23.46 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  23. Chapter 23.47 — BILLBOARD SIGNS
  24. Chapter 23.48 — BUILDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS
  25. Chapter 23.50 — DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER DEVELOPER INCENTIVES
  26. Chapter 23.52 — FENCES AND WALLS
  27. Chapter 23.54 — LANDSCAPING
  28. Chapter 23.56 — LIGHTING
  29. Chapter 23.60 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  30. Chapter 23.61 — PRIVATE PARTY SIGNS ON CITY PROPERTY
  31. Chapter 23.62 — SIGNS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
  32. Chapter 23.63 — UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
  33. Chapter 23.64 — YARD MEASUREMENTS AND PROJECTIONS
  34. Chapter 23.68 — ACCESSORY USES
  35. Chapter 23.70 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  36. Chapter 23.72 — AUTOMOBILE FUELING STATIONS
  37. Chapter 23.74 — BIG-BOX RETAIL DESIGN STANDARDS
  38. Chapter 23.76 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
  39. Chapter 23.78 — DRIVE-IN AND DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
  40. Chapter 23.80 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  41. Chapter 23.82 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  42. Chapter 23.83 — INDOOR PERSONAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
  43. Chapter 23.84 — NONCONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES
  44. Chapter 23.85 — MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
  45. Chapter 23.86 — OUTDOOR SALES, DISPLAY, STORAGE, AND SEATING
  46. Chapter 23.88 — CARE FACILITIES
  47. Chapter 23.90 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  48. Chapter 23.92 — TEMPORARY USES
  49. Chapter 23.93 — URBAN CROP PRODUCTION
  50. Chapter 23.94 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  51. Chapter 23.98 — DEFINITIONS (Repealed)
  52. Chapter 23.100 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS

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