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Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS

Section 155.104 - Section Title

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

Section 155.104.010 - Section Title

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

§ 155.104.090 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.

(A) Conflict with state or federal regulations. Where conflict occurs with state or federal laws, higher law shall control over lower law unless local variation is permitted.

(B) Conflicts with general plan, specific plans and development agreements. Where the Zoning Code conflicts with the General Plan, a specific plan or a development agreement, the General Plan, specific plan or development agreement will control.

(C) Conflict with other city regulations. Where the Zoning Code conflicts with other ordinances, resolutions or regulations of the City of Eureka, the more restrictive will control.

(D) Conflict with private agreements. It is not the intent of the Zoning Code to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, deed restriction or other agreement between private parties. If the Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction than imposed by a private agreement, the Zoning Code will control. Private agreements may impose greater restrictions than the Zoning Code, but the city is not responsible for monitoring or enforcing private agreements.

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

§ 155.104.100 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS.

(A) Relation to prior zoning ordinance. This Zoning Code supersedes the prior Zoning Code codified as Ch. 155 of the Eureka Municipal Code.

(B) Violations continue. A violation of the prior Zoning Code continues to be a violation under this Zoning Code unless the violation is brought into compliance with this Zoning Code.

(C) Pending applications.

(1) If the city deems an application complete, but does not take final action on the application before the effective date of this Zoning Code, the application remains subject to the Zoning Code in effect when the application was deemed complete.

(2) If the city deems an application withdrawn under § 155.408.070 (Applications Deemed Withdrawn), any re-application is subject to the requirements of this Zoning Code.

(D) Approved projects.

(1) Permits and other approvals valid on the effective date of this Zoning Code remain valid until their expiration date.

(2) Projects with valid permits or approvals shall be completed in compliance with the standards in effect at the time of approval. If the permit or approval expires, future development must comply with the requirements of this Zoning Code.

(E) Non-conformities. A parcel, land use or structure legally established prior to June 20, 2019, that does not comply with this Zoning Code is considered non-conforming and subject to the requirements in § 155.424 (Non-Conformities).

(F) Transition to new zoning districts.

(1) Upon the effective date of this Zoning Code, land with zoning from the previous Zoning Code shall be rezoned to one of the zoning districts as established in § 155.116 (Zoning Districts and Map) and shown on the Zoning Map.

(2) A property must comply with the regulations of its zoning district classification as established in § 155.116 (Zoning Districts and Map) and shown on the Zoning Map.

(G) Planned development zoning districts. Requirements and allowances that applied within a planned development zoning district existing before the effective date of the Zoning Code remain in full force and effect.

(H) Qualifying overlay zoning districts. Limitations and restrictions that applied within a qualifying overlay zone existing before the effective date of the Zoning Code remain in full force and effect.

  • (I) References to prior zoning districts.

(1) In cases where city ordinances, policies, conditions of approval and other requirements reference a zoning district classification from the previous Zoning Code, such references will mean the equivalent zoning district in this Zoning Code.

(2) For requirements based on previous zoning districts with no equivalent zoning district in this Zoning Code, such references will be interpreted to best achieve the requirement’s original intent as determined by the Director.

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

§ 155.104.110 SEVERABILITY.

If any portion of the Zoning Code is found invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Zoning Code.

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

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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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