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Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 155.116 ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

§ 155.116.010 PURPOSE.

This § 155.116 establishes the zoning districts that apply within the city limits and adopts the Inland Zoning Map. (Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)

§ 155.116.020 ZONING DISTRICTS.

The City of Eureka is divided into zoning districts and overlay zones to achieve the purpose of the Zoning Code and to implement the General Plan.

(A) Inland zoning districts. Table 116-1 lists the zoning districts that apply to inland areas outside of the coastal zone.

The City of Eureka is divided into zoning districts and overlay zones to achieve the purpose of the Zoning Code and to
implement the General Plan.
(A)_Inland zoning districts._Table 116-1 lists the zoning districts that apply to inland areas outside of the coastal zone.
Table 116-1: Inland Zoning Districts
Symbol Zoning District Name General Plan Designation
Table 116-1: Inland Zoning Districts
Symbol Zoning District Name General Plan Designation
Residential
RE Residential Estate Estate Residential (ER)
R1 Residential Low Low Density Residential (LDR)
R2 Residential Medium Medium Density Residential (MDR)
R3 Residential High High Density Residential (HDR)
Mixed-Use
DT Downtown Downtown (DT)
DW Downtown West
NC Neighborhood Commercial Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
HC Henderson Center
WA Wabash Avenue
OR Office Residential Professional Office (PO)
HM Hospital Medical
SC Service Commercial General Commercial (GC)
Industrial
HN Hinge Industrial Light Industrial (LI)
LI Light Industrial
HI Heavy Industrial General Industrial (GI)
Public
PF Public Facilities Public/Quasi-Public (PQP)
PR Parks and Recreation
Resource-Related
A Agricultural Agriculture (A)
NR Natural Resources Natural Resource (NR)

(B) Coastal zoning districts. Table 116-2 lists the zoning districts within Eureka’s coastal zone. Regulations for these coastal zoning districts are found in Ch. 156 of this Municipal Code.

(B)_Coastal zoning districts._Table 116-2 lists the zoning districts within Eureka’s coastal zone. Regulations for these coastal
zoning districts are found in Ch. 156 of this Municipal Code.
Table 116-2: Coastal Zoning Districts
Symbol Zoning District Name General Plan Designation
Table 116-2: Coastal Zoning Districts
Symbol Zoning District Name General Plan Designation
Residential
RE-CZ Residential Estate - Coastal Estate Residential (ER)
R1-CZ Residential Low - Coastal Low Density Residential (LDR)
R2-CZ Residential Medium - Coastal Medium Density Residential (MDR)
R3-CZ Residential High - Coastal High Density Residential (HDR)
Mixed-Use
OT-CZ Old Town - Coastal Old Town Commercial (OC)
BC-CZ Bayfront Commercial - Coastal Bayfront Commercial (BC)
LD-CZ Library District - Coastal Professional Office (PO)
MD-CZ Marina District - Coastal General Commercial (GC)
SC-CZ Service Commercial - Coastal
GN-CZ Gateway North - Coastal
BD-CZ Bridge District - Coastal
Industrial
LI-CZ Light Industrial - Coastal Light Industrial (LI)
HN-CZ Hinge Industrial - Coastal
HI-CZ Heavy Industrial - Coastal General Industrial (GI)
CDI-CZ Coastal Dependent Industrial Coastal Dependent Industrial (CDI)
Public
PF-CZ Public Facilities - Coastal Public/Quasi-Public (PQP)
PR-CZ Parks and Recreation -Coastal
WI-CZ Woodley Island - Coastal Woodley Island (WI)
Resource
A-CZ Agricultural - Coastal Agricultural (A)
NR-CZ Natural Resources - Coastal Natural Resources (NR)
WD-CZ Water Development - Coastal Water Development (WD)
WC-CZ Water Conservation - Coastal Water Conservation (WC)

(C) Overlay zones. Table 116-3 lists the overlay zones which impose additional regulations on properties beyond what is required by the underlying zoning district.

(C)_Overlay zones._Table 116-3 lists the overlay zones which impose additional regulations on properties beyond what is
required by the underlying zoning district.
Table 116-3: Overlay Zones
Symbol Overlay Zone Name
QO Qualified
NMO Neighborhood Market
SCO Special Considerations
GG Gulch Greenway

(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 962-C.S., passed 7-15-25)

§ 155.116.030 ZONING MAPS.

(A) Inland Zoning Maps. The City Council hereby adopts the Inland Zoning Map, which establishes the boundaries of zoning districts and overlay zones for areas in Eureka located outside of the coastal zone.

(B) Coastal Zoning Map. The Coastal Zoning Map, which establishes zoning district boundaries in the coastal zone, is adopted as part of Municipal Code Ch. 156 (Coastal Zoning).

(C) Incorporation by reference. The Inland Zoning Map, including all legends, symbols, notations, references and other information shown on the maps, are incorporated by reference and made a part of the Zoning Code.

  • (D) Public streets.

(1) The Inland Zoning Map assigns a zoning district to all dedicated public streets within the city limits.

(2) A public street or alley that is officially vacated or abandoned will be assigned the zoning of the adjoining property to which it is merged.

(E) Location. The Inland Zoning Map are kept, maintained and updated electronically by the Department and are available for viewing by the public at Department offices and on the official City of Eureka website.

(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)

§ 155.116.040 ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS.

The Inland Zoning Map may be amended in accordance with § 155.432 (Zoning Code and General Plan Amendments). The Coastal Zoning Map may be amended in accordance with procedures established in Ch. 156 (Coastal Zoning). (Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
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  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. ▸ Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. § 155.104 INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS.
    2. Section 155.104 - Section Title
    3. § 155.108 INTERPRETATION.
    4. § 155.112 RULES OF MEASUREMENT.
    5. § 155.116 ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS.
    6. § 155.204 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
    7. § 155.208 MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS.
    8. § 155.212 INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
    9. § 155.216 PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS.
    10. § 155.220 RESOURCE-RELATED ZONING DISTRICTS.
    11. § 155.224 OVERLAY ZONES.
    12. § 155.304 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS.
    13. § 155.308 GENERAL STANDARDS.
    14. § 155.312 DESIGN STANDARDS.
    15. § 155.316 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
    16. § 155.320 FENCES AND WALLS.
    17. § 155.324 PARKING.
    18. § 155.328 LANDSCAPING.
    19. § 155.332 RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ALTERNATIVES.
    20. § 155.336 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES.
    21. § 155.340 SIGNS.
    22. § 155.344 DENSITY BONUS.
    23. § 155.404 ADMINISTRATION.
    24. § 155.408 PERMIT PROCEDURES.
    25. § 155.412 SPECIFIC PERMITS AND APPROVALS.
    26. § 155.416 APPEALS AND REVIEWS.
    27. § 155.420 POST-APPROVAL PROVISIONS.
    28. § 155.424 NONCONFORMITIES.
    29. § 155.428 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
    30. § 155.432 ZONING CODE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS.
    31. § 155.504 LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS.
    32. § 155.316 (Accessory Dwelling Units). An accessory dwelling un…
    33. § 155.508 DEFINED TERMS.
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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